The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-04-15
WAITING TOR VANSER.
Last Years City Hall
Scenes Repeated-Men
Who Go Out.

The scenes about City Hall shortly
after Mayor Wanser's election, are being
reproduced daily. On every hand the
word trimming is heard. Democrats,
who have feathered their nests, are COM
menting upon the actions Of their less
fortunate colleagues. One man, who
particularly notices 1t, is Mayor Wanser.
aud he is enjoying a good laugh at the
discontinue of men, who are democrats.
when democrats reign and vtce UerSd.
His Honor, however. is not being duped:
He Is "onto trimmers" In both parties,and
will give them a wide be nth.
In all parts of the city political discus
sions huge upon Mayor Wanser's prob
able ACTIONS. On April 20, President
Edelstein's term expires in the Board of
Finance. Commissions George w.
peterson's expires the same day. On
May 2, Commissioner Charles w. Allen
goes out, leaving Commissioners Allen
and Bedell. The election of Mr.. Sim D.
sou changes the complexion OF the
Bonrd of Finance, but it is a
grave question as to whether
the Mayors appointments will be con-
flrmed with two democrats in the Board.
1t was rumorei ABOUT the City Hall this
morning. that President Edelstein con-
templated getting out of the Board alto
gether, but democrats who are on the
inside say that he is not the man to de.
sert a sinking ship. The Board Will
probably rematn unchanged except In SO
far as MIR. Aliens place Will be hlied oy
Mr.. Simpson. 1t has been limited that
Mayor Wauser will force his appoint
ments, and secure their confirmation
through a Board in which President
Edelstein will be frozen out. This is not
probable. as His Honor, it is said. does
not care TO disrupt the city government.
CITY CLERK SCOTS POSITION.
City Clerk Scott, who, by virtue OF his
position, admin listers the oath of office TO
all officials, in speaking Of the difficulties
confronting the Mayor and his appoint
ments said:-''The complexion OF tie
Board OF Finance, with Mr.. Simpson as q
member, complexities matters because OF
existing laws. ] am placed in a peculiar
position. I hardly believe that u effort
will be made to organize a dual govern
ment. Mayor Wauser's strict compliance
with all laws relating to his office In the
past, compels me to believe that the same
compliance will be noticeable in the
matter of appointments. -.
II believe that Mayor Wanser Will
nominate to the Board OF Fiuance,"
"Wnat do you think of the rumors that
a move will be made to GUST you from
your position if You do not swear in the
MAYORS appointeesf"
"That matter does not worry me. l
know my duties and the laws governing
the same. / do not expect to see Any great
trouble over this complication of affairs"
Mayor Wanser, with his usual sagacity,
declines to make known contemplated &C
lions. He says. however, that he will
act for the good of the community in all
things.
THE POLICE BOARD.
On April Is, the term of Police Com
missioner Kelly expires. Whether he
will be removed or not is a question. The
term Of Fire Commissioner Henderson
expires on the same day. John d. Cor
mans term as Tax Commissioner expires
on the Esd inst. III the Board of Ednca-
ton Phil Muldoon. Michael Moran, Ben
jamin Garrison ana john Reld go u on
May /.
In the Free Public Library DR.. ]. Fl.
Edge goes out. On April % the terms OF
the City Treasurer, City Comptroller and
Corporation Counsel aud Attorney expire.
On the same day MIR. James 6. Hasking
goes out OF the Sinking Fund Commis-
sion. Under the law it requires a three
fourth vote of the Board of Finance to
confirm any new appointments made by
the Mavor. 1t is possible that the major
ity of the officials mentioned will hold
over, owing to the Mayors inability to
seat his appointees.
AS to clerkships, they will probably re-
uldiA V to -
| Scott will remain with his clerks. 1t being
hfuted that only one head will be chopped
off In his Office.
In the Board of Finance. Clerk Ger
| man, his alleged assistant, Mckeon, and
Messenger McGovern will have 10 go.
The suspended clerks of the Tax Board
| will probably never get back.
In City Collector O,Neill's office there
will be trouble, g'he little City Collector
Is worried over the outlook for his clerks.
for it is feared that Mayor Wanser will
| now enforce the reductions he e~ndeavored
to accomplish when the Finance Board
VIA Democratic. The Collector is dis
| s.cting every law passed since 1871, In or
| der to fluid some buoy for his boys.
Oyerseer of the Poor Hewitt, who comes
| under the head of Aldermanic employees,
| cannot be touched. owing TO to this Win
ter's legislation. His 81, 200 a ear assist
ant (who is his SOM, can however, and
in all probability will.
Building Inspector Kelly is safe for an
other year, under an act extending the
| the terms of building inspectors to three
| wears, His clerk, who Is only detailed
from the City Clerks office, will 20 out.
City Marshal Long cannot be removed
| Ievislas ed in for a few years to come, with
a comfortable salary.
The Aldermen Will however have the
appointment Of an Inspector of Weights
and Measures with its 1900
per year. O'Rourke will go.
The Republican majority In the
Finance Board will also have the say as
to who will be Jerry Cleveland's asssis-
taat to fill the vacancy caused by the
death OF George f. McAneny, Deputy
City Treasurer. There are a few places
for republicans, and no time will be lost
in gobbling them up.
Fred Messheimer, as Collector of Per-
sonal Arrears, will also have to hustle to
hold on. It is doubtful If he will succeed
rs republican workers are looking for
his scalp already.
There will be a lively time about City
Hall after May |.
sBOBs DAVIS .BLAMES THE GOVERNOR.
From The Ne,vark Euening Neigs.
Not only the Board Of Finance, but also
| the Rnard Of Aldarmau In ,IerseY City is