The New York herald., 1876-09-01
CARL SCHURZ.
The Ex-Senator's First Speech in
the OHIO Campaign.
ADMINISTRATIVE REFcRN ATTAINABlE.
Can Hayes Garry Out His Good
Intentions
CINCINNATI. August 81. 1875.

CINCINNATI, August 81, 1876.
Hon. Carl schurz made his FIRST English speech in
tho Ohio campaign to-day. at Robinson s Opcra House.
The building crowded It's utmost and tho points
OF his speech were warmly applauded.
MI. Schurz's remarks devoted exclusively 10
the subject OF administrative reform The prominent
question, appeared this canvass, he announced
that he would discuss another speech at carly
day.
Tho following is the closing summary OF Mr.. sohurz's
eloquent and lengthy address,
HAYES GOOD INTENTIONS.
But you may say, ''Granting all ihis will he be able
to carry mis- good Intentions the face of the ad
verse interests and influences in the republican party
which will combine 10 defeat the contemplated
foamY" This also is legitimate question Let us
fairly examine It, All those who understand
stitutional system will admit that the President, him.
self and alone do many things toward that end by
o simple exercise the powers OF his Office. Hc
cnn, for himself and for the heads
Of departments, establish tho rule that not
party service. but honesty, competency and
fidelity, shall be regarded the only qualifications for
nomination appointment to oe considered Ho can
keep every officer in place who has performed his du
ties with integrity ana efficiency Ho can make the
officers of tho government understand that the civil
service is not 10 90 agency, ana
have to conduct themselves accordingly. He
fuse to be governed by the rcccmm endaton OF Con-
grcssmcn who como him the heads
OF departments dictate appointments lie
can, If need be- even without appropriations from
Congress- adopt methods Tor asccr-
tanning tho fitness OF candidates for Office and
have them carried out through competent officers in the
departments All this the President do In the cx-
ercisc of the constitutional powers of his Office Tho
only effective resistance possible but only with regard
to appointments OF certain class, may be offered
by tho Senate IN refusing to confirm his nominations
But whether systematic opposition of that kind
long continue will in great depend upon ,he
spirit animatiug tho elements composing the admins
tration party, we'll the drift Of public opinion
generally. OF that moro hereafter.
1t Is evident then, that In the work Of naugurang
genuine reform Of the civil service the President is
the natural leader, and that much of It he accom-
psh for the time being at least without tho aid and
| even against the opposition OF Congress II may be
objected that General Grant desired reform the
civil service in this wse but that ho had to succumb
the opposition of his party in Congress answer
no. hc had not to succunb. II President Grant had
strongly desired reform tho civil within the
reach of his constitutional powers hc could have done
it go farther ana say had he in1sted upon that
| form, in good fai;h lie would have found strong
force Congress support HIM, and II that had been
| insufficient hc could have appealed TO the n,ell-
| gent masses OF the republican party and the
| and they would have sustained hun. Tho
| true OF hts failure was that he
seems have appreciated what genuine reform OF
the civil service consists In that he had other things
far warmly at heart than that reform. and that
with no small degree ol niacr,ty he avaed himself OF
the opposition OF the politicians In Congress to drop
tho whole scheme. That Is the rnth Of history and
venture say therc Is scarcely well informed man
| IN the country who quest ons II.
| THE INFLUENCES TO DEFEAT HAYES.
| Do not understand me, however. as Understanding
the strength OF the influences inside OF the republican
! party which, in case OF the election of Governor
Hayes will conspre and cooperate 10 defeat the
cess oi genuine reform. know them WELL aud indulge
| in no delusion with regard them No sooner
| will the President begin his than
| many OF those who used the spols either Tor
! their own support or rs tho means Of political
management Will rally in force to hamper and
cripple HIM. That force will be strong aud very
the President to swervo him from his purposca will be
tremendous. 1t Will be represented TO him that
party can 1.-Two without pubic plunIer, and that the
abolition of the spos system will lead to the downfall
Of the Republic From na,tcry to threats. from pri-
vate appeals to open demonstrations OF hostility in
| Congress, every means will be employed TO induce
| him TO break hts word And that opposition will he
sources OF political warfare. No. | do not nndercsti-
mate It, TOR know II but TOO WELL And what Will the
the first place. the good faith and hrm resolution Of
honest purpose. To the politicians, high and low who
will come c,ioc cocrcc him, lie present his
letter OF acceptance and say, "lhis have solemny
promised to tho American people, and man Of
patriotism and honor. who Is mindful of his duty
to render his best service to his country, and who
will not leave a dsgraccd name to his children, this
promise l and shall not brcak II will be fulfilled
10 the letter. And this, icow.citizens. Is what am
convinced that Rutherford B. Hayes Will do. But his
own good faith will be his only bulwnrk OF resist
ance no sooner will ho have pronounced the word OF
borost resolution than III become evident that the
President does not stand alone The very
conflict surrounding him p, will raise up for
intelligent aud patriotic masses oil his party Will
once be at his SID. Do you doubt ts Let me nd
especially to my independent friends, and ask you TO
answer II csnddly: When you think OF great effort
ike this which straight against tho lower in
stncts OF the politician and appeals TO the enlightened
intelligence and moral sentiment OF the people for
OF tha, enlightened icilgencc and moral SEN
tmcnt 10 light for such reform In good
faith and with unselish dcvo,ors Let your
experience speak. You. my independent friends,
most justly condemn tho abuses that have crcpt into
the republican party. as certainly have very frankly
and nnsparpgIy condemned them heretofore and mean
to do 70 hereafter YET. looking calmly at things
as they arc you viii be Obliged to admit that
whclnng majority Of the mcn who with head
snch reforms are in the republican and
that element IN the republican party which first put
forth demand tor civil service reform. ana obliged
the present administration TO make apparent
attempt that direction. ~ Is true, that element
has been ovcrshadowcd in the party by oihcia
Influence and tho dcspotic power Of mcrcennry
organizaiion: but It Is thcro now as u was
there in the old artislavcry days Will not
that element at once rally with renewed strength
arouno the ircsocnt os soon as no Nus MS mana
for the work OF reform. 10 support HIM with It's
whole power? Ave, and u will be stronger than
ever, not only Tho advocate of a good be-
fore the patriotic public opinion OF the country, |
bni stronger also IN working efficiency, because Il !
VIII march under the open. honest ana powerful |
leadership OF the Executive head Of the Rcprblic. |
But srill more Not only will the President have !
tho strong aid and support OF tnai great clcmcrt |
in his party, but hts very enort to establish !
thorough reform will strip 'hc opposlng forces Of
their most dangerous Influence. Let the word go |
forth IRON tho Executive chair that tho civil |
that the officers OF the govcrnmcn, arc desired by
the President to attend to Their official duties only,
and party tools, tnat the tenure OF the
officer ~i depend upon his Official conduct alone and
no longer be nj the mercy OF this that Congressman
party leader: that the Offices In ;his that gisircf
or VIII longer welded bv this that parry
,,lc an rnI hnf hat