The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-03-12
a NEW APPOINTMENT CLERK.
Eugene Higgins Of Baltimore AS
sunss Control OF the Treasury
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Eugene Higgins Of Baltimore AS
sunss Control OF the Treasury
Appointment Division.
Tho Secretary Of the Treasury yesterday
appointed as Chief Of the appointment Di-
vision of the Treasury Department Mr.
Eugene Higgins Of Baltimore. Tho appoint
ment IS made, as is understood, upon the
recommendation of Senator German and
President Garrett Of the b. &. o. Railroad.
Mr., Higgins is an experienced and compe-
tent clerk and is believed to be well-quali
fed for the position The incumbent who
resigned to make room for Mr.. Higgins APP
pointment is an efficient, industrious aud
competent Official. Mr.. S. Trovitt had risen
to the position from the lowest grade of
clerkship by slow promotion on account of
efficiency during twenty-five years of
faithful service.
Mr.. Trovitt's resignation is to take effect
April ], aud he is granted leave of absence
until that date. Mr. Higgins Is not per-
sonal friend Of Secretary Manning. IL is
understood that he was introduced TO Mr..
Manning for the first time by Senator Cor
man few days ago. Mr. Higgins qualified
yesterday afternoon Immediately upon re.
ceiving his commission and was introduced
to his clerks He entered upon the dis
charge Of his new duties to-day.
Tho Baltimore SHn says Of the appoint
ment
HIS appointment caused stir among the
local politicians, which had almost tho pro.
portions OF a sensation. For some timo all
sorts OF stories havo been printed or privately
circulated TO the effect that the senior Mary
land senator would not have much influence
with the Administration. The early appoint
ment OF Mr.. HiFgins had tho effect Of opening
tho eyes OF many OF tho Baltimore local poll
ticlans to the fact that thcro must have been
some erroneous Impressions abroad. 1t is con
coded that Mr.. Higgins, while he is practi
cal politician, is competent and experienced
clerk. He has for years been a warm sup
porter OF the senior Senator, and thoroughly
Identified with that wing OF tho party. Hence
his appointment is thought 10 have signin-
canoe beyond the Importance OF tho place In
the eyes Of the large class OF persons who Just
now are impatlently looking for the straws
that show the direction OF the wind. The up
pointment clerk has an important position.
All the applications for place are sent to hts
bureau for record, aud he must keep himself
advised OF the action OF the Treasury Depart
ment concerning them. No patronage Ia at
tached 10 the ofIice, but under Republican nd
rninistrations It always had largo political
value attached 10 IT.
The Baltimore AmcricdA says in an edi-
toral relating to Mr. Higgins appoint
ment
He is probably as fair a representative Of
the epolls system as could be selected In this
city. II viii not generally be considered that
he 10 appointed strictly In the interests OF
civil'servlce Reform,
We believe that we do Mr.. Eugene Higgins
no injustice when we say that he is no friend
OF Civil.Servlce Reform. Senator German has
always used tho spells OF party with an eye to
personal and party advantages, and Mr.. Hlg.
gins is In entire accord With him on that SUB.
iect. To place so ardent representative Of
| this system IN charge OF the appointment Dl'
vision OF the Treasury Will dOubtlesD gladden.
| the hearts Of the broom brigade, I'LL the souls
| OF Federal ofrce-holders with dlsmay, and es-
| tabIish feeling Of anxiety In the breasts OF
| the Civil.ServIce Reform Association.
The Baltimore 1mericai says in its news
columns;
MIR. Trevltt, the gentleman whose hoad drops
into the basket for the accommodation OF Nc.
German, was recently promoted to the post
ton in pursuance Of the provisions OF the
Civil.Service regulations. He has been In the
service of the Department for twenty-five
| position for his livelihood. No one has ever
heard any complaint against his efficiency
| and diligence, and many people In washing
| ton are trying In vain to reconcile this
| change with the avOwed Ciyil-Servlce princi-
| pies OF the new Administration.
| IL adds that the announcement of the
| appointment was generally received in
| Baltimore as - joke. Americm reporters
| interviewed a number of prominent Balti-
| moreans on the subject.
Mr.. Charles j. Bonaparte, one OF the execu-
tive committee OF the Clyil-Servico reform
| Association, who preferred Cleveland TO
| Reform Association would be called upon u
| approve AIR. Higgins appointment rs the nrst
made by the new Administration In Maryland,
al do not think the association Will be called
| upon TO 0ppJOre tho appointment, and do not
| hesitate 20 express my personal dtsapproba-
| ton ana condemnation OF the appointment.
/ Mipd, only speak for myself for the as
| sociation-and hope the appointment Is not
symptomatic.
Il