The New York herald., 1877-09-14
{ SAR ATOGA.
4 Brilliant Season at
the Springs.
A TALK WITH SECRETARY BRISTOW
Can the Civil Service be Separated
from Politics :?
THE EXTRA SESSION.
Senator Kernan's Views on
the Democratic Policy.
A TALK WITH SECRETARY BRISTOW
THE EXTRA SESSION.
SARATOGA, Sept 8, 1877.

SARATOGA, Sept 8, 1877.
The season at the Springs is by no means over,
despite the recent cool weather Indeed, people
begin to appreciate the fact that September is
OF the most enjoyable months at this
place. and as = consequence here is the Grand
Union Hotel with from twelve to fifteen hun
ared guests. the United States Congress Hall. the
Clarendon and other houses we'll filed and the board
ing houses still with their complement OF boarders
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Among those who have been summering at the
Grand Union Secretary Bristow and his family,
Judge Niback, Of Indiana and United States Senator
Herman and his wife, At the United States, besides
MIR. William H. Vanderbilt and his party, been
exMayor Opdyke, MARSHALL O. Roberts and Isaac Sher-
man. These gentlemen are all representative men,
but their the political topics OF the day
pretty carefully concealed at all events expressed
with great caution. Ex-Secretary Brlstow's opinion
at heart, civil service reform, sought by the
HERALD correspondent, but with NO very marked sue
cess, as o sketch OF the conversation will show.
CIVIL SERVICE RgPoRM
81 have ceased to take any active part In politics
since left Washington" said Mr. Bristow, in reply to
question relating to the Presidents rule and
have in consequence declined express any views
the subject Both my interests and my inclination
withdraw me from public life and attach me to my
profession The law Is jealous mistress, and does
not like its followers to intermedds with politics; and
as It ia my intention 10 devote myself to the law
must, Of course, submit TO its exactions."
"The Supreme Court Bench is not, however included
in politics." observed the HERALD correspondent
The eex-Secretary SILENT but Senator Herman, who
was present, intcrposed remark.
"That is position, said he, "nether to be sought
nor declined"
The continued silence OF the ex-Secretary seemed to
give assent to this proposition.
'You have had stormy experience yourself in civil
service reform, Mr. Secretary" remarked tho HERALD
correspondent.
'sWell, certainly did not have very enviable
time" replied Mr.. Bristow, ssmiingly; III had duty
to perform which l couo not avoid, but was very
we'll aware before l commenced it that should find
1he task an unpleasant My experience convinced
me that reform in the civil service Of the government
rs greatly needed. and symparhizs with the Presi-
dents efforts to bring It about. BY reform mean an
honest collection of the revenue, and integrity, fidelity
efficiency in all the public Offices. The effort to sepa-
rate ohlce-holders entirely from politics is novel
experiment, and do not SEQ how administration
which lasts only four years. bind its to
any such rule. should regard II sufficient credit
70 an administration to be able enforce strict hon.
esy, efficiency and economy all the public depart
lnents and Offices, leaving the incumbents alter tho
proper discharge of their official duties, with the
privileges to politics which every other citizen
possesses Under system Of government, with a
change in the President Cabinet every tour years.
doubt whether Is practicable to dsssver the civil
service from politics to the cxtent apparently con-
tempated by the Presidents order But give these
opinions simply as private Individual and without
any reference to the political effect OF the proposed
n n maj U dn nnfc cAA
how ofhceholaers. who are generally such reward
for efficient political services can be Withdrawn wholly
from interference with political questions, unless in.
deed, should be at the time OF the political en-
nium.n
THE SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY.
"Do you think the Presidents policy In the South
will win over 70 hin the political support of the South
II do not believe President Hayes has policy
and think his friends do him injustice In calling his
course in regard TO the South by that name. His
scutive action IN regard to the troops has
no doubt gratined the Southern people. But,
politically. the Southern democracy was mover
stronger better organized than present tme
Ii will eventually, experience shows divide through
its own weight and quarrel on local issues. But
doubtful whether will not remain Just as solid as il
now 10 until alter the next Presidential election'
SENATOR MoRroS's CONDITION.
''senator Mortons death would. suppose, be re-
garded as heavy republican loss y'
ut would, indeed, be great misfortune to the
publican party and loss 30 the country Mr.. Morton
IS one oil my warmest friends aud regard HIM
Of the most valuable public men OF the day. He has
Btrong sense. answering honesty largo expert
put sincerely hope ior his recovery. HIS death
would DO much more than the loss OF single 10
inc republican party"
In OF his death who do you think would be his
successor"
II know nothing about it, but gentlemen of promi-
opinion tnat the choice the Governor would fall on
Dan Voorhees,, VINO IS ono OF Governor Williams
valued personal friends -
THE EXTRA SESSION STATES SENATE.
Senator Herman bears the stamp OF true ability
odesty. He Is averse to appearing IN the ewspapcrs
lhe ext
session Of the United States Senate risk displeas-
ing him Tor the sake OF gratifying the thousands
are always glad TO hear his opinions any OF tho
questions OF the day.
Il DO not think !hcre will be any postponement OF
the extra session. said the Senator in response 10
question, because the soldiers wl want their pay.
1ncy have been paid for the months ending The
Ist july ana next month they ought to be paid for
tue months OF July and August They can bo put or
until the end OF October without great nconvcnI-
ence, but no longer The ngemenis made Tor tho
advance OF the officers pay provides for the but tho
prvates must be taken care Of think 1t moro prob
able session Will be extended INTO the
regular session than that 1t will be postponed.n
Nv hat course DO you think the democratic Senators
WIN pursue ~
~ have no doubt they will favor such policy
justice and iairness dictate We lind the adninistra
lion lawfully IN power and are rs much bound TO give
President Hayes iar support In all good appoint
ments and IN such measures wise and saiuary
we should his election had been as unquestonab,c
IS that any Of his predecessors. The democratic
party never to dcnounce the dangerous and
wicked frauds by which their Candidate cheated
out oil tho oilice to which he was unquestionaby
elected by the people or 10 oppose the party under the
rule which such frauds were possible But that does
reievc the United States Senate, whether demo-
cratic republican, from legisating In the interests
OF the country, or IRON doing those acts which
necessary enable the nisration TO carry the
government in efficient and respectable
manuer Ny opinion is that The democratic
Senators Will give the adminlsir ration fair support
when u Is clearly right aud oppose II wnen II swrong,
,ut thnt IN 30 dong they Will uct only from con
'cicntous sense Of auty and will stand as ready as
ever 10 expose, denounce and punish the Infamous
frauds porperaed by the republican party In the last
election, and TO call upon the people OF tho country
shc proper timeto put the stamp of their reprobaton
on those who were guilty Of tho crime"
TiIE SOUTHERN VACANCIES
"Do you think the vacancies in Louisiana and South
Carolina will be filled ~
~ think they WILL look for tho admission Of both
the new applicants Thcy will. OF course he friendly
10 tho administrator aud II would seem to be poor
pocy on the part OF ihc ADM nstrntion republicans 10
keep them out Certainly the democrats will not dc
prc 70 see any State deprived OF reprcsentat.ye in