The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-03

"No," he replied, ''nor by any one else"
 Was the removal of either of them sugsested by MT. Crommeiin or any of
 "No." answered Chief Gerald. land as tar as that goeB the only sug gestion tver made by MT. Crommelin was that if pos sible no changes at all should be made. :,
 John c. crommelin. a. former Mayor of Montgomery. managed the mayoralty campaign of Mir. Carr.
 McRse Must Go, Scid Mayor.
 Captain Gerald" asked the rep esenta- tive of The Advertiser deliberately, has MT. Carr suggested the removal of any officer of cour department?''
 He has," came the answer with ut he's itation. He told me that he desired the removal of Patrolman H. c. Mckee be- cause he was an offensive partisan during the election. ] think he takes the right nated.''
 As matter of fact, Patrolman McRee who has been on the force some dozen years or more. was asked for his resigna- tion last Saturday and declined to ten der 1t.
 Chief Gerald declared emphaticaIly that the only suggestion of removal of an of- icer that had ever reached him from any source had concerned Mckee, who was ''an offensive partisan
 He declined to discuss the other men who were said co be slated for dacapita-
 Chief Gerald said that Gladden. Harri- son. who had been appointed Day Desk Ser geant to succeed H. M. Bowling, would continue to act as his private secretary. thereby allowing one additional patrol man for the street.
 Sergeant Bowling, 1t is said, will be- come mounted patrolman, succeeding Patrolman Mckee, who Is to be lemO ed It is understod that Sergeant Bowling asked for the outdoor employment.
 Sergeant Thomas. it is said, will sever his connection with the force entirely af- k1- AI.wl e.f
 It is understod that Mounted Patroiman Miles Smith is slated to succeed Edward Graham, the plain-clothes man, who is to become Night Desk Sergeant. they are confirmed by the Council The confirmation of Sergeants Harrison and Graham were referred by the Council to the Police Committee. of which Alder man John Ryan is chairman.
 Mayor Carr Talks Warmly.
 When asked yesterday afternoon if he had requested the removal of Patrolman Mckee. Mayor Carr replied readily, and with some warmth that he had done so.
 That man. said the Mayor. within my hearing on election day abused, re- "iled and villificd me. I resolved then that if it was in my power. l would have him removed. am merely human"
 Has he abused you since you have been Mayor?" MT. Carr was askeS.
 "I am informed" he replied. "'that he has done so. have nothing to conceal from the people Of Montgomery about this matter. Every man is entitled to his political opinion. I hope no one will judge me as a two-by-four man who re- moves men from office because of poli- ties. There is no politics in the removal of this ran. I asked for his removal be- cause he made himself personally offen- sive to me
 Have you suggested the lemoval of any other patrolmen?'
 q have not As a matter of fact, know only few of them by name. I expect Mir. Gerald to do his duty. Ha is responsible for his department. and I do not believe he will remove men for political reasons. IT am not misinform- cd Mir Bowling and MT. Thomas. who have just been reduced. supported my can
 ReDlying to an inquiry MT. Carr declar- cd that lie did not believe. any of his friends had sought to influence Chief Gerald in the removal or appointment Of patrOlEeu.
 Notwithstanding these declarations. all men in the police department who sup. ported Mr Anderson last spring are un- easy.