#### The People of the State of Illinois, on relation of Robert E. Bassett, appellant, v. William Hale Thompson et al., appellees.

Gen. No. 33,148.

Opinion filed April 22, 1929.

Rehearing denied and opinion modified May 6, 1929.

James J. O’Toole, for appellant; McMahon & Graber, of counsel. Samuel A. Ettelson, Corporation Counsel and James W. Breen, First Assistant Corporation Counsel, for appellees; Cora B. Hirtzel, Assistant Corporation Counsel, of counsel.

Mr. Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.