The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-05-01

Upon tuE ADMINISTRATOR
During the period in which the Demo-
cratic Administration has been in cx-
/ .tence II has been the object Of inces-
SAINT misrepresentation BY Republican
newspapers. which. unable to understand
how Government can be conductcd on
strictly business principles. and with
the sole object II the interests Of the |
people in view. indulge In the most abb |
suri comments on the few appoint |
mcn,s 10 Office made SO far. and in
fanciful stories of Democratic disscn-
sions. They would like 10 have the
clause. every Republican his own sue
cessor.' Introduced in the civil service
rules. and the fact that an appontee or
applicant i Democrat be considered
good reason for regarding him with
suspicion. They talk ilippantly about
political machines and cry out against
any one who has labored faithfully
and honorably for the success II the
Democratic party. Capability and hon
esty have little weight with these par
tisan critics in their estimates Of re-
ouiremrnts for Office. Their dread Of
the legitimate application Of reform Of
the public service To those who gained
Office by the most scandalous and COR
rupt means and who have abused the
power Of Office for indefensible partisan
purposes. causes them TO disregard the
plainly expressed will of the people in
this matter and 10 indulge in abuse and
INSTRUMENTATION. which can only re-
suit in strengthening still more the con-
fidence Of the Nation in the Admins
tration. OF all the selections for Office
made thus far by the President and his
Cabinet. there i not one that can be OBJ
iected to on the ground Of unfitness.
Even the most rabid Of the Republican
| journals are forced TO seek objections in
| the fidelity Of the nominee TO the Dem
ocratic party and his earnest efforts TO
secure its success. qualities which. sure
", should not be considered bar to
| preferment Under Democratic Admin
| istration
Even the quiet and prudent course
pursued by the heads Of departments TO
m Ike thorough investigation into the
wel-known abuses aud neiii iency that
have SO long cor oded every branch OF
the public service i made 4 subject OF
MISREPRESENTATION bv Republican news
papers. Mr.. Cleveland and his official
advisers are accused Of trying n lull
suspicion by present inaction. that they
NAV the more easily accomplish their
ncfarious purpose Of Kidding the Gov
ernment of the poor Republican Office
holders. who nave ever been ready 10 use
their positions for partisan purposes
Another form OF misrepresentation i
the highly colorei statements OF the
rush for Office. although the Democrats
have generally shown more confluence
and self-respect in this regard than esel
was known after the Inauguration OF 4
new administration. The scramble fol
Office in the days Of Lincoln. Grant
HAYES and Garfield was one hundred fois
greater than At present. There may hav'
been some gr1imblng and disappoint
ment in certain Democratic quarters, bu
the general feeling manifested by th'
marty has been orc Of LOYALTY toward
The Administration and admiration 70
the wisdom il has shown in the dellcaf'
question Of appointments Inc Wash
ington correspondent Of the New iorl
, Herald says Of the course Of the melt
bcrs III the Cabinet: while whereve
clerks and other public servants ar
found to have neglected their work Q
abused their trust they will b. sum
I marilv dealt with. il Is the determine
, ton to make the investigation 20 thoI
!, ough that no injustice snail be done
l and that really valuable public servant.
: high and low shall be protected.
: Would il MT be wiser and more p:
tr.otic for our Republican contcmp'
raries TO cease their unjust an
! foolish caviling and encourage n
J Administration in its noble wor
OF REFORM They can cxpes
: only the contempt Of the people ,
I their persistent opposition 70 the IN
provemert Of the public service and
their acts Of misr.prcse ntion are OF y
avail in the pre- cnce Of the good wor
y done by the Democratic Administrative
q in selecting honest. efficient and faitl
J, full suboriInates. In order 70 assure pc
! manency and stability in the executi'
= system. They nigh, a well make
their minds to accept gracefully the ne
era Of a great political regencration.wi
its signal and striking changes whl'
the American people have inaugurat'
= and have cntrust a to the Democrat
~ party the grateful duty Of making
ii ta.tf,,v u,,r.sa1s - 1iIa0y ArUnS.