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This is about four times the number of appointments that have ever before been made in the same period; and we have also made many more promotions. undefinedIn promotions and appointments alike undefinedwe  have disregarded wholly all considerations of political or religious creed; we have treated all men alike on their merits, rewarding the good and punishing the bad without reference to outside considerations. This was the course followed so long as the Brand had control over all promotions; and it has been followed in the promotions actually made. I have joined with Commissioner Andrews in refusing to take part in any I have refused to take part in any effort to promote men or appoint them on other terms. I can not resist expressing my appreciation of the highmindedness, disinterestedness, courage, and fidelity to duty which Commissioner Andrews has brought to the performance of every official action.

During my term of service we have striven especially to make the Police Force not only the terror of the burglar, the rioter, the tough, the law-breaker and criminal of every kind;but also the ready ally of every movement for good. One of my pleasantest experience has been working with undefinedall men, undefinedrich and poor, priests and laymen,catholics