Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-11
MOORE PROMISES
II POLICE CHANGES
Mayor-elect Indicates Robinson
viii Lose Supefintendency in
Complete Reorganization
SCANS GR0oMs'S RECORD
BN q staR Correspondcnt

Charleston, =. c., Nov. 11.--Mayor-
elect Moore. of Philadelphia, indicated
In an interview today that the most
perplexing problem confronting him at
this juncture was the appointment of
a director of public safety.
At the same time. but without COM
mltting himself, he let il be under
stood that Colonel John C. Groome held
high place In his consideration for
the most important Office in his cabi-
net-the dictatorship Of public safety.
Colonel Groome, it is understood, is
opposed by Powell Evans, of the com
mittee of one hundred. and by labor or
CARNATIONS. Labor men assert that as
head of the state police Colonel Groome
has shown unfriendliness toward or
sanized labor.
Walton to Confer With Moore
John Walton. chairman of the COM
mittee of one hundred. arrived here to-
day by train and as soon as the op-
portunity is open the Mayor elect and
he will hold n conference. 1t is the
general belief that the Mayor elect and
Mr.. Walton will discuss the difficulties
presented by the public safety direc-
torship and the open opposition to Col
onel Groome.
In an informal statement the Mayor
elect intimated the probability of the
appointment Of David Y. Smyth as city
solicitor. and of Durell Shuster as his
private secretary. Joseph X. Costello,
his publicity director during the cam
paign, will also be a member of the
Mayors official family as associate
secretary in a publicity capacity.
Murdoch kendrick, who was Mr..
Moore's campaign manager, can have
almost any post he desires, announced
the Mayor elect. The Mayor and his
advisers. believe. however, that Mr..
Kendrick will not accept any appoint
ment.
Mr.. Moore was asked what lie thought
of the candidacy of Colonel Groome for
the public safety dictatorship.
From what | have heard of Colone,
Groomes record he replied, che pos =
sesses many Of the qualities desired in
a public safety director, but I will
not discuss the name of any man at this
time
To Confer With New Cabinet
Mr.~AIoore announced that the con
ference, with members elect of the new
Council would be held just as soor
as he returned to Philadelphia. He viii
consult them on the question of select
ing harmony candidate for president
of the new body and of appointing
members of the committees.
"Will you say whether or not you are
against or in favor of Charles Il. Hal
for president?' the Mayor elect wa:
bn
ton now" was the reply.
Mr.. Moore announced in connection
with the discussion revolving about the
department of public safety that the en-
tire department would be reorganized
1t Is understood that not only will ;
new director be appointed, but alst
that Assistant Director Davis and Su.
perintendent Robinson will be removed
There may be a delay in the matter o
Robinson or some other arrangemen
which will enable him to insure his po
lice pension. Captain Mills is belnt
urged as Robinson's successor.
There will be no more talking abou
the cabinet until I get back to Phila
delphia," said Mr.. Moore in conclusion
Mr.. Moore conferred today will
Mayor Donnelly, of Trenton; Mayo
Ellis. of Camden; Mayor Hyde, o
Charleston, and a number of othe
municipa! officers attending the conven
ton regarding police conditions in thei
respective cities.
To Drive Out Criminals
Afterward he said there was reasoI
to believe that many undesirable south
ern characters, including yeggmen
thugs and automobile thieves, had beer
driven from their haunts and were seek
ing refuge in the big cities of the North
He declared that when he takes oific
every means will be used to rid Phila
delphia of such criminals.
''There will be a reorganization o
the police department" he said.
1.-THE rights of the people will b
safeguarded. Proper protection will
be given to life and property. 1t is to-
early to say exactly what will be don
In the police department, but l cal
announce that we shall shift men il
certain districts and cause the force t.
be put on basis of discipline. Reg
ular police duty will take the place o
political activity. Favoritism is to b
eliminated from the police department.