The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-12
CENSUS PLUMS.
Weastell Is Besieged With
Applications for His Two
Hundred Appoint
mentS.
ANTI MACHINE MEN WORRIED
Opposers of Dickinson's Rule
Fear They Will Be Left
In the Cold.

Census Supervisor John H. Weastellsis
receiving applicable daily for the places
| of enumerators, to be filled by June !,
| when the real work of enumeration be-
gins All applicants must be well quali-
fed or they stand no chance of being ap-
pointed Each man must thoroughly
capable of acquitting himself in a credit
! able manner. Adr. Weastell is busy on his
maps for the entire First District. There
are about two hundred of these. Each
enumerator will be given plans and lines
of his district in order to prevent over
tapping.
In this district there are about two
hundred appointments to be made, and
up to date Mr. Weastell has received over
four hundred applications. Speculation is
rife among Republicans as to whom the
appointments will go. Mr.. Weastell is
loyal supporter of the regular Republic
can machine and as such is necessarily
a follower of Boss Dickinson.
"A number of Republicans scattered
throughout the county, comprising the
anti-ring element, are wondering how
they win fare. When they fought the
machine there was no patronage in sight.
but now It is different, and a job as CEN
sus enum meralor for even short time
would lbe gratefully received by many of
] uhose outside the breastworks
From the T'we,fth Ward comes howl
from the Christie faction 1t has been
rumored that no patronage is to come
their way. Postmaster Eichhorn of West
Hoboken, who fills the role of Republican
leader, recently accused Mr.. Christie and
his followers of being DEMOCRATS.
Census Supervisor John H. Weastell was
seen yesterday. In reply to a question re-
garding probable appointments he re-
plied:--'It has ben rumored that all fac
tions and cliques composed OF Repub-
licans, who have in the past opposed the
regular party, were to be passed by when
appointments were made AS a matter of
fact the Republican party recognizes no
factions. In the past here have been
number of self appointed leaders, who
have frequently succeeded in stirring up
temporary strife, which has usually re-
suited in their own discontinue.
There is only one Republican Party
in Hudson County, and of that Col. Dick
inson is the recognized leader. All this
talk of the followers of the self appoint-
ed leaders being ignored when appoint-
ments are made is all bosh. OF course,
the would-be leaders will not seek APP
pointments. AS to the followers they will
have the same chance other citizens.
If they apply and are qualified to perform
the duties they will be appointed.
''In this respect the department is
strictly non-partisan. Republicans and
Democrats will have an equal chance. OF
course intelligent and respectable men will
be selected"
To question regarding the influence OF
Republican ward leaders in this matter,
Mr.. Weastell said-
Recommendations from ward leaders
will be received and if possible the APP
pointments made. But want it distinct-
ly understood that no one not qualified
will be appointed
In a few weeks all applicants will be
examined at a school of Instructions, at
some place to be designated by Mr.. Weas-
tell Civil service rules Will prevail. A
list of twenty-eight qustions to be asked
is being prepared by the Census Director
at Washington.
Mr.. Weastell said that he has many ap-
plications from college students who are
anxious to spend part of vacation gain
ing practical knowledge and incidentally a
few dollars.