New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-23

the bill he is beginning 10 entertain misg1vtngs
the wisdom Of doing He has taken his
stand. however, and viii not recede unless he
has to. Senator Plat denied the report that ex-
Governor Black, with whom he dined on
Wednesday night at the Holland House. OBJ
jected 10 rhe proposed Police bill
Governor Black invited TO dine with him
before election said Mr.. Plat, but a number
81 things happened to bring about & postpone
ment Of tie engagement until last night Mr.
Black die not express disapproval Of the pro-
posed measure last night, and It is absurd to
say thar the bill has been called off, Who has
called il OFF,"
Later IN the evening, when Senator Plat was
seen. he said, IN answer to questions:
have not changed my views vet on the pro-
posed Police bill and the probability Of It's
passage. l notice that some OF the newspapers
are saying that weakening, but I
4 the habit Of changing my opinions after I
have deliberately formed them. No, had not
heard that the Charter Revision Commission
had decided 10 recommend a single headed police
commission for this city AS I understand the
bill il VIII provide for q single commits
sio1er. with headquarters at Albany, with depu-
y commissioners in the cities affected by the
measure This Will do away with the objections
70 the bipartisan boards. The word 'constabu-
larry" was dropped because il was Objectionable
L many people. There is really no difference.
except in name. between a State Constabulary
snd e State Police bill The word constabulary
is associated with the policing OF Ireland, and
Despite Senator PIatt's assertion that he has
noc changed his views the impression is deep
erlng a.. time that if his pet measure is in
tTOduced L viii never get out OF committee. II
i certain that the protests in the upstate pa
pers where little opposition was expected, IS
having good deal Of weight with Senator Plat.
! would not surprise the politicians 10 near any
cay tha- ra- state Police bIH haQ been 4aId
away On M shelf until after the Mayoralty
campaign next year
Senator PAT viii go 70 Washington Fri
.esssernul--.- II Congress IN the week following
tf0ver1or-=l@c- Ddell reached the city about
noon ana went a. once 70 State headquarters.
Twl q lis callers were Louis F. Payn and
George y AldrIdge. When asked about the
Police bill 1Ir. Odcu said:
As Governor viii do what I -hink best for
re S-ar=- one thing is conceded by every BODY,
namely. mat something should be done 10 re-
form ne Police Department Ist what should
Dc done is . matter for future consideration
III Od-- d.n4d yesterday with President Low
members ot NJ class Of ~, OF which the Gov
sTnor-etea- was member. The dinner, which
Tas a. lIr. Lo~'s house informal and some
o. ne g1e=ts were Professor George OdeL'
brother of the C0vernor-eIecJ. and Professors
an An-rlt11e- Chandler and Carpenter Mr..
Cce-l spent c. Eear only at Columbia
Louis : Pawn. after talking with Mr. Oden,
SAD -rsT TIE friends q Ex-Governor Black were
heartily II sympathy with the State organiza-
tcE- We are not looking for any Offices" he
sac We don't depend on politics for living.
1Hos@ who do often come down TO diet OF
soL m" why Governor Blacks friends should
40 D. recognized Mr.. Patt and Mr.. Black
RIVE been a good terms for some time"
Fiil Governor Roosevelt have much influence
Elm ne new administration IN this State?" Mr..
FaSI vas asked
Roosevelt have influence with the Odeu ad-
minis ration" said Mr. Pawn in reply. Just
- NJ suggest that Goldfish may be something
O figure when he swimming around in the
oFlny deer. but he doesn't amount TO much when
hes laid oct dry land for a while
AT Payn smiled after saying this, apparently
recalling how his enemies smiled when Governor
roosevelt refused 70 reappoint him State Super
-ntendent y Insurance
state Chairman George ". Dunn. Of Bingham
1'A' GIG not come 10 NeW-York yesterday.
PIT BLTECOATS OUT SAYS ERHARDT.
coonel Joel B. Erhardt formerly a member OF
ne Aew-Y0rk Police Board. said yesterday that
ne police force would have to be reorganized from