The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-09-29
Had Been Advised of the
Probable Decision in the
Quo Warranto Suit.
EpELsTElN WON'T SAY MUCH NOW
Politicians Doing Much Guessing
The Effect of The Decision
on the Several Boards.
The Financiers Rescind the Resolu-
tios; Authorizing Loan without
Interest from the Banks.

Mayor Wanser, it seems, had been ad-
vised at least month ago that the fight
of ex-President Edelstein and ex-Com-
missioner George W. Peterson would re-
suit in victory for the latter. AS re-
suit when the report reached the city yes
terday that decision hadEbeen reached
in the case unfavorable to him, and to
his interests, he was not in the least dis
concerted. Mr.. Edelstein was in an
amiable frame of mind this morning
when approached by JERSEY CITY NEWS
reporter.
Il had heard 1t rumored that the case
had been decided in our favor" said he.
but do not aeem ir advisable to dis
cuss the matter until 1t is confirmed by
seeing the decision handed down by the
Court. have been advised on many oc-
casions that we were the legal members
OF the board, but it was advisable to
have the Court decide upon it.
Commissioner Peterson is out OF town
and in his absence | will not discuss the
situation"
Mr.. Edelstein is pleased. and is happy
In the belief tnat he will once again have
say in the finances of the city.
The situation hinges upon Commits
sioner BsdeIl's vote. He is a democrat
and there is no telling what time will
bring forth. A reorganization of the Board
may be effected with the democrats in
control. Democrats are hopeful that
this will ensue and Republicans pin
great faith In Mr.. Bedell and believe that
he will continue to follow the path of
reform as OF late.
The situation is pleasing one and
only politicians know of the great weight
thecompiexion OF the Board of Finance
has In the matter of controlling votes
GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY.
Democrats argue that IT Will bring into
the rauks In the col ming election small
army of uncertain voters and host OF
that despicaole class of voters known as
"tfimmers." The republicans on the
other hand believe that the oustinr of
prove boomerang ana will have
tendency to bring out big
vote and and influence reform and inde-
pendent democrats to support republican
nominees. What effe ct the decision of
the court will have on the political
situation is a mat ter of conjecture. That
the decision will be used as political capt=-
ital is regarded as certain.
TALKED OF ALL OVER.
The matter was the chief topic of con-
versation at the various clubs and among
politicians of both parties last night. The
confirmation of Mayor Wanse RS appoint
ments to the Police. Fire and
Tax Commissioners, Board of Educa-
lion and Library Trustees was a
pleasant surprise. This will give
the republicans a majority in the
Police Board il Commissioner Van
Keuren happens to vote with Commis-
sfoner ADernsthy.
The deciding vote in the Board depends
of course upon Mr.. Van Keureu. who for
number OF years past has been treated
with much consideration by Democrat ic
administration.
WILL HE DO IT?
= Another interesting point raised is that
IN view of the tact that the Supreme
Court hrs confirmed all OF Mayer Wan,
ser's appointments, save those to the
Finance Board, that it would be advisable
for His HOnor to nominate and
have confirmed his appointments
to the office of City Treasurer and Comp
iroller now hello respectively by Jere-
miah B. Cleveland and Geo. R. Hough,
before the decision of the Court Is rem
dered. and Messrs. Edelsteln aud Peter
son seated as members of the board.
Alderman at Large Simpson discredits
the report and is inclined 10 believe that
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