The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
His Nomination for the Vice Presidency After the Differ
ences Between Platt and Hanna Making
City Behave Itsef. ?

had warred against while Commissioner.
On November 4 Devery directed hi.
subordinates In the Police Departnent
to disregard the orders which McCuI-
lagh had given to his deputies, orders
which were essential II we were to se-
cure an honest election in the city had
just returned from a Western Campaign
trip, and was at Sycamore Hill. / had
no direct power over Devery; but the
Mayor had: and I had power over the
Mayor. Accordingly. I at once wrote
to the Mayor Of New York, to the sher-
in OF New York, and to the District At
torney OF New York County the follow
ing letters:
STATE OF NEW YORK.
Oyster Bay, November g. f9oo
To the Mayor Of the City Of New York
Sir: My attention has been called 20
the official order issued by Chief Of Po-
ice Deyery. in which he directs his sub
ordinates to disregard the Chief OF the
state Election Bureau, John McCuIlagh
and his deputies. Unless you have al
ready taken steps to secure the recall OF
this order, it is necessary for me to point
out that / shall be obliged to hold you
responsible as the head Of the city gov
srnment for the action Of the chief Of po-
lice. II it should result In any breach o.
the peace and intimidation or any crime
Whatever against the election laws. The
state and city authorities should work
eOsCAlCE= Will DOl Idll 10 Cdu 10 SUM-
mary account either State or city au-
thor1ty In the event Of either being guilty
OF intimidation or connivance at fraud
or OF failure TO protect every legal voter
IN MS rights. i, therefore, hereby notify
you that in the event of any wronedoine
Following upon the failure immediately
to recall Chief Devery's order, or upon
any, any a6uon 6 or inaction on the part OF
Chief Devery, must necessarily call yoU
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
STATE OF NEW YORK.
Oyster Bay. November s. 1900
To the Sheriff Of the County Of New
Sir: My attention has been called to
the official order issued by Chief of Po-
lice Devery In which he directs his sub
state Election Bureau, John McCullagh
and his deputies.
1t is your duty TO assist in the Or
cerly enforcement Of the law. and shall
breach Of the public peace within your
county. or for any failure on your part
to do your full duty in connection with
the election tomorrow.
Yours truly. /
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
STATE OF NEW YORK.
Oyster Bay, November 5. 1900
To the District Attorney OF the County OF
New York
Sir: Ny attention has been called 10
the official order issued by Chief Of Po-
lice Devery. in which he directs his sub
ordinates to disregard the Chief Of the
State Election Bureau, John McCulIagh.
and his deputies
In view of this order / call your at
tention to the fact that II is your duty
to assist in the orderly enforcement OF
the law, and there must be no failure
on your part to do your full duty in the
THEoDoRE ROOSEVELT.
These letters had the desired effect.
The Mayor promptly required Chief De-
very to rescind the obnoxious o rder,
which was as promptly done. The Sher-
in also took prompt action. The District
Attorney refused to heed my letter. and
assumed an attitude of defiance, and I
removed him from office. On election day
there was no clash between the city and
State authorities; the election was order
ly and honest