National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-04

not attempt to "rcpcnt' 10 youthc story of the
republican party, n story that we never tire
OF telling, and that our children never
tire OF hearing; n story which Is writ
ten upon tho hearts OF all American
citizens because II rccouuts greater services fnI
liberty, for the country, for mankind, than
those OF any party in any other nation Mt any
other period Of time. And what is the secret
of this unparalleled history? IL Is simply that
the republican party has always been the
desires Of the American people. This is a
special glory. II has represented the Amuri-
can instinct Of nationality, American patriot
ism, and American devotion TO liberty"
And shall, therefore, continue TO vote as |
shot, and to contribute IN the future as have
voluntarily done IN the past what cau In
money and work for the continuous asccm.
dcncy Of the grand old republican party.
Your fellow citizen, Az OFFICE HOLDER.
MR. cuRTIS's LETTER.
CfvrLsgRvicE REFORM ASSOCIATION, PiNE
STREET, NEW lunK, Aug. ~, lSSl--FoR OFFICE-
lIoLDEiis. Sir! We understand that a circular
has recently been sent To- you, by authority
and direction of the republican national com
mittcc, asking for contributions for funds to he
used by said national committee in the present
political campaign. We desire to inform YOU
that, IN the opinion of counsel as several
tee are officers Of the United States govern.
ment, you, ns nm oflicC.hOldcr, arc liable under
section 10 of the net entitled IAN act TO regu.
late and Improve the civil service of the
United States" approved Jan l6, 1883, to pun
ishmcnt by fine or imprisonment, or both, In
case you make the payment requested. Soc
ton IA, OF that act, distinctly provides as fol-
lows That no officer, clerk, or other person
In the service of the United states shall dl-
rectly or indirectly, give or hand over 10 any
other officer, clerk or person In the service of
the United states, or To any senator or member
OF the house of representatives or territorial
delegate, any money or other valuable thing
on account OF or to be applied 10 the promotion
OF any political object whatever" Z
You are also informed that under rule 23, OF
the ciyil-servicc rules as promulgated by the
President every violation by any officer in the
executive civil service Of this section Of the
civil sctvice act is good cause for removal.
The National Civil Service Reform league pro
poses 10 bring the matter to the attention Of the
attorney general and other prosecuting officers
OF the United States.
We will only add that we do not call your
attention to these provisions OF the statute and
OF the rules for the purpose Of promoting the
success Of any of the political candidates.
The whole object Of the civil:scrvico move.
mont is to take out of politics the subordinate
civil Offices OF the government to promote
efficiency and integrity In the discharge Of
oiilcial duties, and TO maintain proper disci-
pine In the public service" In this conncc-
tion we beg TO call your attention to the fol
lowing language of Mr.. Chief Justice Waite,
in delivering the opinion of the supreme court
of the United States in Ell partc Curtis, l06 U.
= Rep, Tl--''A feeling OF independence I'M
der the law conduces TO faithful public ser.
vice. and nothing tends more to take away
Z his feeling than the dread of dismissal"
10 set thpse In the official service of the
United States free from dependence upon
political favor, and enable them to devote
their entire energies to the service Of the gov
eminent, for which labor their compensation
should be no more than adequate, is what We
have from the first endeavored to accomplish.
The people OF this country may be satisfied
that whatever political changes may occur In
the administration Of the government. and
whatever party may be in power, we snail use
most pu1paynrg In qapIIrp the honest and
impartial administration Of the ciyi-servicc
law and the rules promulgated by the Presi-
den. In pursuance OF IL.
GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS,
President.
EVERETT T. WHEELER,
Chairman Executive Committee.
WILLIAM Porrs, Secretary.
For the New York Civil Service Reform Asso.
citation.
CHAIRMAN JoNEss LETTER.
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN NATIONAL Com
MlTTEE, No. 2i2 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
CITY, July 81, lSSi.-Dedr Sir! The pending
20 he onnTy i EVery V
deeply interested In its result. The national
committee on behalf of the republican party
desires to make 1t Justly vigorous and effective,
and success certain in November. Funds are
required, however to meet the lawful and
proper expenses of the campaign, and TO pro-
vide the same, the committee finds itself de-
pendent upon the liborality OF republicans TO
make such voluntary contributions as their
means will permit and as they feel inclined to
give. You are therefore respectfully invited
10 send, as soon as you conveniently may, by
draft ON New York or postal money order TO
the order of Is. +. Jones' chairman republican
national committee, 2i2 Fifth avenue, New
York city, such sum as You may desire to con-
tribute for the objects before mentioned. A
receipt for the same will be sent by rettrn
mail.
The committee cheerfully calls the atten-
| ton of every person holding any office, place,
|
of the departments of the government, to.thc
| provisions of the act of congress entitled, IAN
| act to regulate and improve the civil service
and states that is influence viii be exerted in
conformity Herewith. Respectfully,
b. L. JONES' Chairman.