New-York tribune., 1902-12-15
GOSSIP ABOUT POLICE HEAD.
Governor 0dell Not Volunteering Advice to
the Mayor

Governor Odell did not return to Albany yester-
day. He remained in the city to fill a social en-
gasement. but in the of the day he care
fully avoided matters of political character. He
left the Fifth Avenue Hotel early the day and
had not returned late at night. 1t is known that
he did not see Mayor Low, and that he had no talk
about the police situation with the Mayor any
OF the Republican leaders yesterday. The Governor
will go back to Albany to-day. He will come back
TO the city either Friday or Saturday, and on
Saturday he will have a talk with Senator Platt
Colonel Dunn. Robert c. Morris and others about
various matters. The legislative programm at AL
bany the appointments the Governor is 10 make
and possibly the successor of Colonel Partridge as
Police Commissioner will be discussed. 1t may be
said that the Governor believes firmly that Mayor
Low is capable of solving the problem and that he
will volunteer advice. Should Mayor Low ask
the organization to suggest the name of a man to
succeed Colonel Partridge. that would be another
matter. So far. it is understood, the Mayor has
asked such advice.
1t was said yesterday that it was more than prob
able that the Mayor would make no appointment at
present. In fact, it was intimated that he would
consult with Governor Odell before he made ap-
pointment, but this subject neither the Mayor
the Governor had anything to say 1t is general
1y believed. however. that Mayor Low will appoint
a Police Commissioner who will not be hostile to
There many names mentioned for the Police
Commissionership. Captain F. Norton Goddard is
eA the policy foiip~ed by Colonel Partriage but he
had nothing to about the matter. Dr. John
McGaW Woodbury., Street Cleaning Commissioner,
is spoken of In connection with the appoin tment.
Or. Woodbury. would not discuss the matter yes
terday, but his friends said that he would accept
the place if it offered to him. General Francis
VintOn Greene is also looked upon a possibility.
Among other names mentioned are those of John
Z. Eustis. Park Commissioner in The Bronx: James
B. Reynolds. the Mayors secretary; Major Ebstein,
First Deputy Police Commissioner; General Avery
D. Andrews. Robert Grier Monroe. Commissioner
OF Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, and Second
Deputy Commissioner Piper
Mayor Low would not talk about the situation
yesterday. 1t said that he and the Governor
had thorough understanding about legislation
Albany affecting the city and that such legis-
lation a they had agreed upon necessary would
probably be enacted. Governor Odel and Senator
Platt will talk over appointments well as legis-
lation. 1t is understood that Henry B. Conan. de-
feated candidate for Attorney General. will be
named legal adviser to the Governor Successors
Ashley w. Cole and Frank NJ Baker State
Railroad Commissioners will also be discussed. Ii
is said that the Governor will reappont Charles
$. Boyd, State Superintendent of Public Works;
Francis Hendricks. State Superintendent of Insur-
ance: Cornelius V. Collins. State Superintendent OF
Prisons; Dr. Aivah H. Doty. Health Officer OF the
Port, and Hugh Hastings, State Historian