New-York tribune., 1901-09-21
DEvERY WON'T RESIGN.
DIsTRICT ATTORNEY PHILBIN SAYS
THERE is NO REASON FOR HIS
SUSPENSION YET.

,,s,e seened to be an outbreak Of denials among
the persons interested in the police situation yes
terday. Commissioner Murphy denied that ne hao
received a resignation from Deputy Commissioner
Deyery He also denied the rumors that ne was
considering the appointment of successor 20
Devery, or that he would himself preside at the
police trials next week Devery denied that ne hao
any intention of resigning, or that he was pract-
cally under suspension, that he could be forced
out of the Police Department. There was rumor
that Devery's resignation had been handed to
Murphy, and that Captain Francis NJ Gibson of
the Street Cleaning Department. was slated to take
his place When Commissioner Murphy was asked
If there any truth in this he said
You can deny absolutely that have received the
resignation of Mr.. Devery. and also that am con-
sdering Captain Gibson anybody else for the po-
sition Devery now occupies. 1 have received no
communication of any kind from Devery, and
know no reason why should receive any
How about the story that you have decided not
TO let Devery sit as trial Judge again.?
That is all wrong. ! have come to no decision
yet. Circumstances will direct my movements, but
l have seen nothing far that would make me
decide to alter the present arrangement of things
1 tell more about that later. At present have
intention of making any change
Devery Police Headquarters for the first
time In several days. Soon after his arrival he was
asked about his rumored resignation. Il have not
resigned and l do intend to resign" he said
What would 1 resign for? 1 am here to per-
form the duties of Deputy Commissioner of Po-
duties. will listen to the complaint of citizens
and protect the public. l cannot account for the
rumors that are going about and don't see why
1 should try to do But 1 certainly won't re-
sign. Why should II"
When District Attorney Philbin asked If he
thought Murphy should suspend Devery. pending
his examination, he said he thought Devery ought
not to be suspended THE has reached only a
preliminary examination. and may be thrown out
by the grand jury and the courts he said 'Dev-
cry ought not to be suspended. at least until in
dictment has been found against him. and proba-
bly, not even then. When he Is convicted will be
time enough to take radical measures
One of Devery'S decisions as trial judge has been
overruled by Commissioner Murphy. When Rounds
men Finley and Kane. of the East Fifty-frst- st.
charged with fighting in the station house he said
he would recommend that they be dismissed from
the force Yesterday Murphy dismissed the case
against Kane and fined Finley thirty days pay.
fine Of twenty days pay Sergeant Hubert, of
the Ffth-st. station for failing make proper en-
hail bond taken in disorderly house case. The
charge was made about two months
1t rumored about the District Attorney s
Office yesterday that two prominent police Off
cials were to he arrested before night on charges
foreign to those made against Devery. Late
arrests had been postponed until to-day. Much
secrecy maintained. and neither charges
names specified.
Police Commissioner Murphy had long talk
When Colonel Murphy entered the club he was
greeted cordially by Mr.. Croker Then the two sat
down and talked Mr.. Croker laughed at some
Things that Mr.. Murphy was telling him. When
he had had pleasant talk with Mr.. Croker
Yes" he replied, II had a very pleasant talk
with him.
viii Devery be removed?"
What nonsense exclaimed Mr.. Murphy.