The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-11-19
GRANT AND REFORM.

!, TUESDAY MORNING, NOV.
| GRANT AND REFORM.
The Fight for the Philadelphia Post
ofic.-Total Rout OF General Came
ron-Victory for Civil Service.
Correspondence u the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, November is.
AS anticipated In last nights dispatches,
the President to-day turned deaf ear to the
appeals OF the leading Republican politicians OF
PENNSYLVANIA and Philadelphia, and respect
fully declined to appoint their candidate for
postmaster of the latter city, for the very good
reason that he Intended to adhere 10 the rules
of the civil service commission and promote
the deputy postmaster. It is needless to say
that this decision created quite consterna-
tion among most Of the delegation, who
Hartranft and the mayor aud other olty and
State officials of noloriety, and who, through
the mayor, had made special request that in
view of the great political services they had
rendered In the late campaign, the civil service
regulations sheuld not be applied TO The Phila-
delphia postmastership.
The President, however, saw no reason why
he should not adhere to his position, even in
a political view, as the civil service system
was endorsed 10 the fifth plank of the Phlla-
delphia platform, and evidently did not attach
| much Importance to the declaration of the
mayor that the Republican party In Phllsdel-
phia did not think much OF the reform system
In appointments, and that postmaster outside
Of Its rules would prove OF far more beneht 70
delegation after leaving the Executive mansion
| induIged In severe comments on the Presl-
dents course. One member of the Pennsylvania
Legislature declared that II the civil service
| rule had been simply applied to the President
| in the late campaign, he would not have been
promoted to a second term; while another
irate R'VSn one prophesied that such system OF
political reward would rend the Republican
oartv into atoms, The formidable and repre-
sentative character Of the delegation, who
came from State that gave the President
145,0 600 majority, certainly gives the occasion
of TODAY and Its results position Of impor-
lance In the administration and before the
country. in
Correspondence Of tneNew York Eerald.l
WASHINGTON. November Is.
the Phlladelphians WHO arrived here: last
sion at eleven O'Clock to-day, Tor The purpose
OF urging the President to appoint George
Truman, of the firm OF Setter, Price &c Co., OF
PhIadelphia, successor to. Postmaster Bling
ham, who has been elected clerk to the Court
of Quarter Sessions. A sub.coumittee, con-
sislfng OF Senator Cameron, General Hart.
rault and Sheriff Leeds, had previously called
view aud were Informed that he would receive
them at once. A messenger was accordingly
dispatched to order the army OF politicians 10
move. They we're marched to the Presdent's
office aud arranged themselves In the form Of
hollow oquare abont the liable where Cabl-
net business is transacted, presenting the good
Iy array of thirty OF The champions Of the Be-
publican party In the Keystone State. Senator
Cameron introduced the gentlemen, after
which Mayor StokeIey, on behalf OF the dele.
ration, announced that they bud called In the
Interest OF MI. Truman, and expressed their
views when he said that Ills appointment
would be eminently satisfactory 10 the mer-
chants of Philadelphia; he then alluded to
the recent victory In pennsylvania, which he
attributed mainly to effective organization, TO
preserve which was the desire of every
Republican in the Slate. The services Of Gem
ersl Bingham had contributed largely To the
good result, and he had no doubt but that the
appontmRt of Mr.. Truman would tend to
perpetuate the organization. 1t had been In.
be- In the way of the Presidents granting this
favor. He hoped that where so much good
for the party was to be accomplished the civil
service rules would not be enforced.
During these remarks the President be-
trayed q little uneRsiness, as he is not In tbe
habit Of listening to lectures on political mat
ters. =.
the delegation, said, In a low tone, that II was
his wish and desire to carry Into practical
effect civil service reform, and the Repubt-
can party had adopted 1t as plank IN their
platform. In the present case he felt disposed
to enforce the rule. He had examined The
recommendations of both Mr.. Truman and
Mr.. Fairman. The latter had On excellent
record, was recommended by those who were
the best Judges of hls qualifications. and he
felt ln duty bound to consider well his claims
for promotion. If he went outside the
rules he would appoint Mr.. Truman.
Adhering to them he should appoint Mr..
Farman. These remarks demoralized The
politicians, and 1t was Impressed on the mind
earnest, and MIR. Truman, Notwithstanding the
powerful influence of 30 many distinguished
politicians had no hope for the office. The
President by way OF explanation, said thai he
did not wish them to understand that he was
bound By the rules In all cases. Where there
was q deserving and we'll endorsed public ser
want, he should promote him whenever the
line OF promotion was not proper party to
appoint, he would not adhere TO the OWL SER
vice rules. This ended the Interview and the
delegation Withdrew, breaking ranks under
the portlco of the Executive mansion.
In the corridors OF the hotels this afterooon
the President was abused by the disappointed
visitors, aud remarks anything but compliment
tary 10 his administration or fitness for the
office freely INDUCED In. They seemed TO
think him ungratelul tor their services 10 re-
eIecung him, and only wished they had known
that this treatment was in store for them
during the campaign. The result, they
thought, would have been different. The
friends of the President and advocates Of civil
service reform rejoice at The stand taken. and
there are assurances that tha highest offices
Jn the civil service will be filled ln this way.
The Philadelphians left tonight for home.
The President, after the Interview, Informed
General Bingham that he would appoint Mr.
Fairman In due Lime. Mr.. Bingham does not
go out Of Office until the lst Of December.
THE HORSE AND QUICKEN MALADK.