New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30


formally brought to the attention OF the
association in some other way.
The opinion was expressed that the
Justice probably would ask the executive
committee to start an inquiry The feel
ing APPARENTLY Is strong among some MEM
hers OF the Bar Association that while
the Connolly charges have no official sig
niicance as such. they warrant a thor
| ouGh investigation on their face espe-
cially as they tend to cast some asper-
sion upon a member OF the bench.
Surprised at Justices Silence.
Surprise was expressed in some quar-
ters that Justice Cohalan had not an
swered Connolly's allegations. particu-
larly in regard to his alleged "trafficking"
in city contracts when he was a practis-
ing attorney. irrespective OF any other
action which he might take.
Several ways were pointed out yester-
day in which an official investigation OF
the Charges" might he sought In view
OF the fact that the transactions under
the s. per cent agreement. which Connolly
alleges was Cohalan's share OF the profits
~
contracts. took place before Cohalan went
on the bench the question was raised as
10 whether the grievance committee. the
Judiciary committee. or the executive
committed OF the Bar Association would
be the proper body TO entertain any pos
sible complaint.
II was rade clear. however. that the
executive committee would he the one 20
approach II the judge sought an inquiry
I'm his own behalf The judiciary commit
tee probably would not have jurisdiction
over the matter. because the alleged acts
occurred prior 10 the time when Nr.
Cohalan became justice, II was declared
There was nothing. however. 10 preclude
a formal complaint being made 10 the
grievance committee TO institute such an
inquiry. The State Bar Association
would have the power TO inquire into tho
facts. and the possibility OF Impeachment
proceedings in such cases before the
Legislature was suggested.
Justice Cohalan still refrained from
commenting upon Connolly's statements
yesterday He was not at his home dur
Ing the evening and the rumor got abroad
that he had sought seclusion 10 work on
detailed reply 10 the Connolly state
nents. The run or was denied by A rela-
tive at the Cohaian home. II was said the
Justice was not yet prepared to make any
statement.
Several letters bearing upon Connolly's
efforts TO land a political post in 1907. and
purporting 10 show that Connolly's en-
- ID
by the malign political influence OF Coha-
Ian were published yesterday.
Commissionership Promised.
According 10 the letters. Connolly had
obtained the promise Of the appointment
as Transfer Tax Commissioner from
Charles T. Murphy, who had interceded
for him with Martin II. Glynn. then state
Controller.
IL appears Murphy wrote Connolly that
Glynn had promised to appoint him. but
that later Glynn wrote Connolly there had
been "A misunderstanding in the matter
and he could not appoint him. as an eK-
perienced lawyer was needed I'm the place.
Connolly went after other political Jobs
with the same result and he intimates
that the fatal opposition could always be
found i'm the inimical attitude of Mr..
Cohalan toward him at that time.
Lieutenant Governor Glynn issued
statement Yesterday AZ Albany in whicn
he denied Mr.. Cohalan had anything to
do with his failure TO appoint Connolly
as Corporation Tax Commissioner when
ely; was Controller I'm 1907. He declared
his only reason for not appointing him
vas that Connolly was not lawyer, but
he admitted he appointed Wallace Fraser.
VINO was not a lawyer after he had
given a lawyer appontee two months In
the office to clean up the department..
The opinion was expressed n political
circles yesterday that Lieutenant Gov
ernor Glynn's explanation" OF his failure
10 appoint Connolly was rather weak, be-
came the office sought was ostensibly not
Crc winch required a law err
The Lieutenant Governor said Con-
molly came to him backed by many peo-
pie with powerful influence, including
Mr.. Murphy. and that in not appointing
him he made more enemies than friends
lie denied that politics was involved In
any way in his negotiations with Con-
molly SAYING he was treated exactly the
same as every other applicant for place
I'm the Controllers office. His statement
follows: