, 1881-03-13

GARFIELD
AND HIS 1NTERv1EWERs.
SpxetaI Dtspateh to The Chicago Tribune.
> WARRINGTON, D. c., March l2.-Some
have had unpleasant comments
over the supposed fact that Vice-President
Arthur and Senator Conkling had not yet
called upou the President The fact Is that
they had both called, but President Garheld
to be out Yesterday, just before
the diplomatic reception, they called together
and had a long conference with the fres-
tdent. Some of Gen. Garhcld's most IN
innate friends have not yet called
71non him. because there has been such q
crowd of ofice-hunte1s. To-day, however,
the crowds are notably less 1t has been as
certaI1led that there are to be no Wholesale
removals and that the changes, even Tor
cause, will be gradual. Besides, some OF the
applicants have exhausted their money, anu
are content to leave their recommendations
in the hands Of their Congressional friends.
Those who remain are principally OF class
who seek appointments to vacancies WHICH
clearly exist by reason OF resignation, or
which are about to expire by reason OF the
expiration of term.
IT HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE WEEK
upou President Garfield. At first he en-
deayored to see all, but the crowd became
50 great that their opportunities told upon
his physical strength. Inst night he COM
planned to friend Of feeling tired, and SAID
he intended 10 take some outdoor exercise,
and probably on horseback. There Is one
noticeable feature touching the ot1lceseek-
tng brigade, They hail from no particular
section. With the change Of Administration
they seem to have sprung up from every
quarter. They seek places on the theory
that it is the intention OF the PRESIDENT 10
make sweeping changes, and not, because
those who now hold the offices have an
nouuced an intention to let CO.
EVERY Ex-MEMBER OF CONGRESS
who is in accord with the political faith Of
the Administration seems to think that 1t Is
the duty of the Government 70 take care OF
him. The result is q formidable crowu or
this single class. Until the rush IS over lt Is
note in the bureau offices in the several d:e-
partments. The pressure for these places is
30 great that the President will doubtless
find tho happy solution to be to let the present
negmbents al2ns he p9int 36ca5 Of aaek Is
IN THE Posr-orF1cE DEPARTMENT.,
and for the place now held by Assistant-Sec-
retary Upton. The latter has strong inttu-
ence at work for his retention, headed by
Senator Sherman. For the present the Dip
1Omatic and Consular service Mlll. noL oe
oyerhauled. Secretary Blaine believes, 10 q
considerable extent in, rewardlng party
services, but he will not be liasty IN making
changes, though, doubtless, before the end
OF year, there will be Q considerable recon-
struction. The senli-otficial statement, made
by President Garfield in his letter. OF accept
ance, that President could not, without the
advice Of Congress, become acquainted with
the adaptability of candidates for Office Tor
the places sought, has given the average
f7onpressman a f11tl appreciation of his I'M
nnrtonce
po1 1~'ne~ .,,,,, <.o,,,,,,,ee-
TIE CLASS OF PATRONAGE TIE coN1AEos-
MAN SEEKS,
thonph is small nnst-offices, railway mail
eUunriae and cr1cE Hence the pOSt-Office
n1en.tSo' nnt',e+ W l. 10 t,rgaf ~ attack nv ti,is
nepa1 1neg 49, - .atorar ~ nenarfmenf ~, +hara ia
eiass. In tne 1ntei1oI Depall llleh1 Iuele ., -
not that pressure Wn1cn colieS upou ~ the
foSlrOuce DepaltMfut. in1s - uSeauaT .a"1s1 aS
Far nlaces under it hail principally from the
West FnT nf,st-offices the cry comes up
erorn avery section Of the land. 1t will be the
x,o1;o,- nE Kir1<1y0nd tn give SLOWLY.