The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-01
One man said that 20

in the disnissals. One man said that 20
were discharged
Horn. At the time Of the primaries Sny-
der and VIM. Fulton, both city en-
pIoyes and supporters of Hughes started
a story that Horn had offered one dollar
apfece for Warner votes and Horn de-
MED it. This morning Snyder dis
charged Horn The only thing that
Snyder has against me is that he could
not control me- said Horn 4 have been
working for the city about year and
half. Snyder and I live near each other
and got along all right till last election.
Snyder could not bull-doze me into lying
for him and he has had it in for me ever
since This morning Snyder dismissed
several of us. He didn't say much but
gave US to understand that those who
supported Warner or Parker might hunt
for jobs
one of the men discharged was a col
ored man named Mlrdock who has been
one Of the white wings since the sys-
tenn was inaugurated. He was for War
ner at the primaries. Another man who
was discharged is named Reeder. He
was for Warner at the primaries. George
Hardy, another man discharged says he
was told by Snyder; Il want you to
understand that am street commits
sioner now"
When asked about the disnissals
Street Commissioner Snyder said There
were six men changed. There were less
laid off this month than is usually the
was no more politics in these changes
than usual There was a. fuss kicked up
this morning because one or two men
said the street commissioner had not the
right to fire them This mayor business
made a great deal Of trouble. have had
to call them down.
TRYING TO BULLDOZE.
While the street commissioner is turn
ing every stone in hopes of politically
bettering the situation for Colonel
Hughes the council does not seem
disposed to go against the decision of
the court and confirm any appointments
Hughes may make 1t is not likely that
they will allow themselves to be bull
dozed-
Z think we are in pretty good shape,
and that we might just we'll stay 50
Councilman Snattinger when asked
what he thought about Hughes making
appointments and the council confirm
ing them.
II give Colonel Hughes credit for
enough political sense and judgment
and fairness not to ask the council to
confirm any appointments. am under
the impression that the order of the
court should be followed" said Council
n an Fl. S. Nichols when asked what he
thought of the situation.
THE only thing to do as see it is to
obey the order of the court" said Coun-
Gilman W. S. Clancy.
Il shall obey the order of the court
I don't want any trouble said Council
man w. S. Weber.
Il expect to obey the order of the
court at all times. I have heard of no
appointments nor of any likelihood that
we will be asked to confirm any," said
Councilman J. S. Warner.
When asked what he would advise the
council to do. City Attorney Charles F.
Spencer said: whether the council
should confirm or not is a matter that
concerns the council as legal body. If
the council asks my advice on any legal
questions shall advise them, but if my
opinion is asked on any policy they
should pursue have no advice for
them. for that is their business and not
mine. As to the carrying out of the
order Of the court it is presumed they
will obey. The writ goes to the new
mayor and council. The advisability of
whether the mayor should make ap-
pointments and the council confirm is
purely political. When it cones to a
question of law and my opinion is
asked I will try to meet it. -