New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-09
New Police Commissioner
Says He Will "Pro-
coed Slowly
NOT RECOGNIZED
AT HEADQUARTERS
Promises Square Deal to Every
Man and Invites Them to
Tell Their Troubles.

There will be no shake-up in the Po-
lice Departmental least. not soon-Ar-
thur Woods said yesterday. after he had
taken hold as Police Commissioner. He
is going to proceed slowly"
The new Commissioner was sworn al
the City Hall at ll:S0 o'clock yesterday
morning by Mayor Mitchell, after con-
ference lasting an hour. Mr.. Woods
then walked up Centre street 10 Head
quarters. where Douglas !. Mckay. the
retiring Commissioner. was winding up
his work.
At the door OF the Commissioners Of
fee on the second floor Patroman
Cameron vas on duty, Cameron greeted
Mr. Woods with: do you want 10 see
anybody
Yes; tell Commissioner Mckay that
Mr. Woods is here" Mr.. Woods replied
Mr. Woods was quickly ushered into
Mr.. McKay's office By Robert j. Ken
needy executive clerk. it was then ll:i,
o'clock, fifteen minutes before Mr..
Woods was to take Office, and Commits
sioner Mckay greeted him cordially and
OlSIfu " DNlIitN illih W Ndh' AAip ANiiis
at once.
: Thank YOU" laughed Mr. Woods
but I wouldn't deprive you Of the pleas
ure."
The next Few minutes were given tc
mutual expression or good will. the con-
versation by it's contrast reminding some
Of the departure from Office OF Mr.. Nc
Kay's predecessor. The room filled rap
idly and every one was as happy as II
the occasion were a picnic. Photogra-
piers made pictures of the two centra
figures; then Mr.. Woods handed out thi.
statement:
I realize that all the discussion that
has been going on as TO who might
I've Police Commissioner has been dis
,urblng 10 the police force, but now
the question is settled and I expect
the force 10 settle down 20 active
police work. Full performance OF
duty Will be required and the men
can rely upon the support OF the
Commissioner in their honest efforts,
even If they make mistakes.
There is no present intention ~
startling changes I'm policies or big
ehake-ups. Every man on the force.
be his work high or low. will get a
square deal, and 10 this end may adj
dress himself directly 10 the Com
missioner, instead OF through official
channels, II necessary.
| appreciate very much the good
wishes OF Commissioner Mckay and
his generous Offer Of continued CO.
operation. | shall greatly value his
ADVICE and help.
As Mr.. Mckay was leaving Headduar-
ters Mr.. Woods asked him 10 call when.
ever he had an opportunity. Mr. Mckay
h,a f,,a -
department and would he delighted 10
call whenever he had opportunity. Tn.
former Commissioner said he could be
reached ct No. Madison ave.
Nothing more was said Yesterday
whether Commissioner Woods would re-
tain the four deputies. but the impress
sion was that ne would Mr.. Woods APP
pointed as his secretary Guy Scull.
which office MIR. Scull held when Mr..
Woods was Fourth Deputy.
Mr.. Mckay said he Ind not yet made
up his mind as 10 tho future. He will
not do anything until May J. when, he
said he might engage in engineering.
Mr. Woods spent his first evening Wis.,
iting police stations. lie said he was
merely making informal visits to &c,
better ACQUAINTED with the department.
lie was accompanied by Chief Inspector
Schmttberger.
Commissioners Woods later visited the
Harlem police stations. In the East 10th
ST. station he met Detective Lieutenant
Haerlt. who shot and killed William Hor-
gan week ago. after the man had killed
Detective Joseph Guarnicri lie con-
graduated Hacrle on his conduct In that
affair. and talked briefly 10 the 10 o'clock
squad before It was posted
The Commissioner visited the East i25th
- station in company with Inspector
Schmittberger. lie then went 20 tho West
l25d at station and was shown the new
est police building in New York by Cap
tain Gargan. who is In command there.
Torehy hunts alIigators. See "Torehy
Hits tho WigeyWash.' by SeweII Ford