New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

appoint Colonel Gilon's successor. but would leave
the appointment TO Mr.. Grout. the incoming Con-
troiler. At the same time. he said. he wished it 10
be understood that ne had no personal feeling
against Colonel Gon. and would recommend his
appointment TO a subordinate position in the bu-
reau.
The Controllers memorandum recites some of the
facts In connection with the investigation made by
Edward A. Slattery, deputy collector Of assess
ments and arrears which resulted in the discovery
Of Chips stealings in February 1901 II is stated
that the prosecution Of Chipp delayed in order
that the extent OF the defalcstion in the bureau
could be discovered The memorandum then CON
tInues:
made Possibe only beesase - the spshod eSeds
@ S tn. s Snd coon o II the pp
cs this statement i is shown that I
gstton into the accounts OF the bureau ..
calls attention 10 the fact that FOR any
one one having access TO the records during Colonel
ment opposite any property in arrears Mr.. Stat
tsTy remsdied This situation by compelling TIE
d;S 5eeGTds p 70 er his thereto
or postings He also introduced other checks and
safeguards. so that it is now impossible for EN-
and the late cashier; Taylor, were able TO pursue
% The nnfta f6 only a neaa ~
the same, On the other hand. Mr.. satterys man
the collection of assess nents and arrears has been
highly commended in letters received from the Arms
and from Douglas Robinson. manager of the Astor
estates. and other large taxpayers.
Not only has this city suffered financial loss
through the dishonesty CT the employees Of the
bureau for the collection of assessments and ar
rears. but il has also been deprived of its just
revenues by the failure upon the part OF Colonel
Gilon to publish the notice OF the confirmation OF
certain assessments within reasonable time.
Owing 10 such failure the courts have recently
directed the Controller and the collector of
ments 10 receive many assessments without the
usual par cent interest. The city's loss this
account cannot be foretold 1t Is safe to say that
It will amount to sum FAR in excess of the defal-
cations reported in that bureau.
Colonel C;ilon said yesterday afternoon that he
expected to reinstatement through the
courts, but he would be guided by the advice OF
his counsel John e. Shaw. Colonel Cilon earned
bis military title in the Civil War colonel OF the
55th New-YoIk Volunteers, known the Lafayette
Guard He war alderman In 1873 and 1876. From
the latter year until ISL he collector of as
sessments and arrears. For nine succeeding years
he was chairman OF the Board of Assessors In
1894 he resumed the Office of collector OF assess
ments and arrears. and he continued 10 hold 10
until removed yesterday
John c. Shaw, Colonel Gilons counsel, said yes
terday afternoon. The removal Of Colonel Gilon
ridiculous proceeding. which the courts will
deal with. | shall begin certiorari proceedings as
soon get the time TO prepare the papers.
and the Will he carried 10 the Court OF Ap
peals, IL necessary. Was there politics in the
rnoval OF the collector? Well. Controller Coler
knew last February about Chipp's steangs Mr..
Coer Il candidate for the mayoralty nominal
that there was defalcatiou in hls department"