New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-07

Samuel :. koenlg, president OF the ne
publican County Committee, who did more
perhaps than any one man 70 aid in the
election Of Mr. Mitchell. because he held
the organization in line at time when
there was much opposition to the indorse-
ment of Mr. Mitchell. had a long talk with
the Mayor-elect yesterday
Outlook Pleases Koene.
They did not talk patronage specifically.
but Mr. Koenig is convinced the incoming
Mayor will treat the Republican organi-
zation fairly. He thanked Mr.. Koenig
heartily for what he and the Republican
organization had done.
Francis W. Bird. chairman of the Pro-
gressive County Committee, who has been
giving out statements maintaining that
the election Of Mr.. Mitchell was a great
Progressive victory. talked with the May
or-elect over the telephone yesterday.
When Mr.. Koenig was asked what ne
thought Of the efforts Of Mr.. Bird to claim
all the credit for the election OF MT
Mitchell, he said
Il do not take any statement in regard
10 this matter given by Mr.. Bird serious
IL. II is not d Progressive victory II Is
q victory Of the people for good govern
rent No party should endeaNor 10 take
full credit for 1t.
"If there is any special credit TO be
given It certainly ought TO go TO the He-
publcan organization, which has con-
,ribpted more than three-ffths Of the vote
n elect Mr. Mitchell The Republican vote
WAS nearly 10000. and the remainder
ga 0O) was contributed by the Progress
sIves. the independence League ana the
independent Democrats
AS matter Of fact the figures sho"
that Mitchell would unquestionably have
been elected by the Republican vote II
he had not been running at all IN 'i,e
Progressive or Independence League COL
urns. The Republicans, too, would nave
been able 10 elect any other man. even Il
the Progressives and the Independence
League had run separate candidates. Inc
vote for Mccall was only $4,000, while
the Republicans polled 10000. IT MitcheA
had been running only in the RepnoHcd"
column. without doubt enough people VINO,
as II was. voted in other columns "oulu
have voted for him in the Repuollcah coz
,inn 10 put his vote there above McOai o
II was pointed out that the Progress
s,vss were responsible for the defeat Oh
president Cromwell, the fusion candidate
for Borough President in Richmond lo'
the election of the only Democratic oou,i
~ officer in Brooklyn, Surrogate he'c"-
am. and that 1t was no fault OF the"S
that Judge Dixie was not defeated as tiiey
named a candidate against him in a oeai
with the Democrats.
Many Call on Mitchell
ogden L. Mills. Frank l.. Polk George
Y Mullan and Arthur H. WOODS "ei9
among those who talked over the election
ot+b the Collector Of the Custom House
yesterday afternoon. A number OF eoi-
eye friends also called to congratulate
him.
Mr. Mitchell was asked by the news
naner men II ne would recognize the
claims Of the various political organiza-
tons in making UP his slate.
IF YOU mean 10 ask whe'her an
going to parcel out the jobs among tie
various organizations ! will answer No.
That would be multi-partisanshlp' l as
surna that no political organization VIII
he unable 10 suggest the names OF able
and efacient men. 1t is my purpose now
ever 10 select men Of ability. regardless
OF politics. But ! shall welcome sugges-
lions from whatever source they may
come"
Mr.. Mitchell acknowledged that ne cum
adhered the Police Commlssionership as
the hardest Office ne had to fill.
THE man who fills that job must Dc
big. strong, capable, independent ana iiiue'
have great business ability"
Some one wanted 10 know II ROBERT
Adamson did not I'LL the bill To that ne
replied:
II do not want TO be drawn into
definite statement about anybody
When It was suggested ;hat he wanted
10 have ar. Adamson in his oihc!ai
family In some capacity Mr.. Mitchell sac
You're a pretty good guesser. lie mas
done big job and certainly deserves
great credit"
II was suggested yesterday that Mayor
Ardolph L. Kline might be named To-
lice Commissioner. Mayor Kline was
formerly colonel Of the 18th Regiment
and as a military man has hao expo
rience In disciplining large BODY OF men.
Mr. Mitchell has been much impressed
with the way in which Mayor Kline mas
conducted himself since he was suddenly
thrust into the office of Mayor by the
death OF william ]. Gaynor.
However. there is one reason why Mayor
Kline might not wish to take the pace
Few men have added to their reputation
in the office. which Is one OF the hardest
In the city to hll. Mayor Kline has am
billions to run for Mayor four years from
now and does not want to take any
chances of injuring the reputation nc
has made He has just been reelected
10 the Board OF Aldermen. He Will uh-
Questionably be reelected vice-chairman
OF the board. In that capacity ne can 40
much good and effective work.
Two names discussed yesterday for
Health Commissioner were DR.. Linsly H.
Williams and Dr. Charles e. North. Inc
former was recommended TO Governor SUI
ger for State Health Commissioner. ne
Is member Of the Metropolitan sewer
age Commission and prominent IN many
medical and phlanthropic endeavors' br.
North is a member of the New YORK MIX
Committee.
II 10 more than likely that Mr. koenig