New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
PARTRIDGE IS THE MAN..
NOW THE CHOICE FOR POLICE
0.NNISSIONER.
MR. LOW TO APPOINT ONLY RESIDENTS
OF THIS CTTY-HIS CONFERENCE
WITH SENATOR PLATT.

Unless something unforeseen takes place IN
the near future, Colonel John N Partridge VIII
be appointed Police Commissioner by Mayor
Low. This informa ton obtained yesterday
from men who have the confidence OF the
Mayor-elect. 1t also learned that Mr.. Low
had far outlined his policy as to decide that
he would make all his appointments from men
Who residents of the city of New-forR-
This disposes of such stories as have been
cropping out from time TO time that the place
OF Police Commissioner might be offered to
an officer of the United States Army. The ap-
pointments will in all probability not be Haue
public until the middle of December. When
they are made public at that time 1t VIII be
seen. friends Of Mr.. Low said yesterday, that
the Republican organization will be represented
to as great degree as its leaders had hoped for
The conference yesterday at the home OF the
Mayor-elect between Mr. Low and Senator Platt
was highly satisfactory to both men II lasted
about hour and quarter The Senator ar
rived Afr. Lows house little before 9:5o
O'Clock which was the appointed time. on leav-
ing the house the Senator smiled pleasantly
and in answer inquiries said "A very en-
joyable talk"
Mr.. Low said: Senator Plat and had a very
satisfactory conference. The Senator confirmed
what he had said publicly 70 the effect that
neither he nor the Republican organiza ton
would embarrass in any way. and that such
suggestions would be made were to be passed
upon by me on their merits In the light Of the
problem as a whole with which 1 have TO deal.
He added that his single desire would be that
the administration should Re highly successful" "
Mr. Low declined TO say what subjects had
been discussed
Senator platt In the evening in his apartments
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel consented to talk
more freely in regard to the conference. He
appeared TO be greatly pleased over his visit to
Mr.. Low. He began by saying:
Mr. Low is acting with wisdom and discre-
ton and 1 believe that he will continue to do SO
He realizes the support that the Republican or
ganization has given him and he made II plain
to me to-day that he intended to treat the Re
publican organization both in the matter Of ap-
pointments and in all other matters pertaining
70 the city government not only fairly. but even
Hberaly.'
Did you not submit certain names to Mr.
Low?"
Il did, but of course whose they are am not
at liberty to say"
! Did Mr. Low regard these names with
favor?"
Did you discuss the Police Commissionship?"
I'VE did for more than fifteen minutes. That
is, of course. one Of the most important ques-
tions."
could you give US the name of the man who
Is to be appointed to this office?"
> We'll" replied Senator Platt. crossing and
then recrossing his legs, Il could give guess
What's the guess?" asked one reporter.
Now that is not fair question:" replied the
Senator Il only guess for myself. l can't
guess for the newspapers Then. after pause.
he added: ,
Il think that l can say with all certainty that
Mr. Low will make his appointments. all OF
them from residents of the greater New-fork.
He is not going to make the same mistakes
which Mayor Strong did in this respect"
Was excise discussed?" .
! ut was | understand. however. that that
question stands about where 1t has for some
time l only know that up the State there ls
! oh {G
! sunday saloon and by that mean local option
! in the matter of open Sunday saloons"
! Are the people up State, then. opposed to q
referendum bill affecting only this city,"
| The Senator merely nodded.