James L. Foley

MAJOR J. L. FOLEY

Appointed to Succeed Robt. J. Morgan.

A New Police Commissioner From the

Kid Faction.

He is Interviewed in St. Louis by

The Enquirer.

Will Probably Accept If He Can

Arrange His Business Matters.

(Sketch of James L. Foley)

MAJOR JAMES L. FOLEY.

Governor Foraker yesterday appointed Major James L. Foley to succeed Robert J. Morgan on the Board of Police Commissioners of this city. The news, which reached the city from Columbus early in the day, created no surprise, as THE ENQUIRER had already announced two days ago that Major Foley would in all probability be the lucky man. Major Foley is out of the city, having gone to St. Louis day before yesterday on a business trip. The appointment is made to go into effect January 1st next, and the term will not expire until March 31, 1890. In regard to the appointment Governor Foraker said to THE ENQUIRER correspondent in Columbus yesterday:

"I supported Major Foley because he is a good man. I don't know of a better man in Cincinnati. Every one unites in saying that, and there was no opposition to his appointment."

The appointment is a victory for the Cox-Kopp-Krug faction. Major Foley was associated with Cox and Topp on the Campaign Committee as a representative of their interests. It is the first victory they have gained. Doubtless Mayor Smith would have preferred another man, but he is mildly acquiescent. Friends of the newly appointed Commissioner say he has had a desire to enter politics, but some of them think it an unwise start to accept this appointment. Major Foley's brother, Mr. B. W. Foley, was seen yesterday at the College of Music, and in a determined fashion expressed his belief that the Major could not accept. Major Foley is now forty-nine years of age, and since the conclusion of the war has been connected with the Hemingray Glass Works, in Covington. He is married, and for the past decade or more has been a resident on this side of the river. His home in on Walnut Hills. He is a neighbor of Governor Foraker. At the breaking out of the War, he became one of General Freemont's body guards, and at the close of the struggle came out a Major. He was Provost Marshal in Covington during the time that martial law wan in force, and some of the men of now who were boys then have painful recollections of their lively races his guards led them in the dim and uncertain hours of night. He has been from its organization an active member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and can point with pride to his record as a soldier, as he was in the famous charge at Springfield, Mo., that has been compared to the charge of the Light Brigade.

THINKS HE WON'T TAKE IT.

"Captain Mattox, you're an old and close personal friend of Major Foley. Now, can you tell THE ENQUIRER whether the Major will accept the proffered Police Commissionership?"

"I don't think he will, in fact, I am almost certain that he will not."

"And why not?"

"Because his business necessitates his almost constant absence from the city, and he consequently would not have the time to devote to the position that so conscientious and careful a man would desire to wish to give to the duties of such a place."

Major Foley Interviewed in St. Louis.

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE ENQUIRER.

St. Louis, Mo., December 1. — Major Foley received the first news of his appointment from your correspondent. He was found at the Southern Hotel to-night and would not believe the report until shown the telegram from THE ENQUIRER. He says that he feels much complimented by the appointment, and that he would like to accept it, and may do so if he can arrange his matters so that he can attend to the duties without sacrificing his own private interests too much. His business now claims all of his time, and he doesn't wish to assume new duties until he can be assured of a release from some of the old. Until officially notified he will not give a definite answer, but I am satisfied that he will accept the appointment. He is here on business, and does not expect to return home until about the middle of the month.