A general realization by American citizens of their personal interests in a successful protection of the canvass by which this white-tape army should arouse sentiments of local interest and pride, and in each enumeration district citizens would concern themselves about the selection of their registrar and local arbiter. The white-tape army should be made of men who are quick, competent, courteous, tactful and truthful. To prove their victory, correct replies to all the schedule questions must be recorded for each of these castles. The white-tape soldier will have no chance for glory or preferment. Now that the high tide of prosperity leaves few men of the required ability unemployed, the enlistment of this white-tape army should awaken feelings of local and individual responsibility.
Enumerators are to be residents of the districts where they perform duty.
Voters in each district should satisfy themselves that suitable selections of enumerators are made. IF the local and national value of the service were better understood, the enumerator's office would attain greater dignity in the public estimation, and each district would assure itself against injury through mistaken recommendations or appointments.