National Republican., 1885-11-14

ir llc Joliet rcnlteilliory until 1880. oui yet 1T
1851, Mr. Higgins gives him certificate ~
olniutttrHs u foilpwer VI the sea. aud as II man
whom he had known for fifteen years
II the charges IN regapl to frauds AZ cleo
tions are true, and, as Mr.. Wallis has de-
clnrcd, Eugene Higgins has never venturod
to deny them, then the perpetratOr OF them
only escapes the penitentiary by the pro.
lection Of the statute OF limitations.
MIR. GoRMAN PLEADS IGNORANCE.
The senior senator from Maryland said in
a letter addressed "to the people OF the
state OF Maryland" published IN the Balt-
more Sun Of Oct. % last, that when he rec
commended Mr.. Higgins for office he had
never even heard Of the complaints urged
against hin. The senator was probably the
only man in the state, in the slightest de-
gree connected with the politics OF the state,
who was ignorant OF these charges, but, ex-
tending the mantle Of charity over such lg-
norance, will observe that he is now In
formed Of those charges, and has the names
OF all the witnesses furnished; he owes II to
his own honor, TO the credit OF his state,
and TO you, whose confidential friend and
trusted adviser he was, TO unto with me In
asking Of you an examination of the case
thatwill vindicate the propriety OIL his choice.
THE CHARGES DEFINITE AND SPECIFIC.
But, Mr.. President, submit that these
charges so grave, SO definite, and so well
supported cannot be ignored or passed by.
II they are true, and the silent acquiescenco
In them by the accused is confession Of
guilt, civil service reform administration
cannot permit this self confessed felon, this
robber OF the ballot boxes, this burner OF
honest ballots, this forger Of poll books,
this indoreer Of burglars, to be retained In
Office. II the charges are false Il is so easy
TO establish their falsity that IL would seem
mr. tn Il Ia tanult tf MR rtrsa
himself, even II II were not necessary to the
vindication Of your administration and
yourself.
The committee Of the Civil Service Reform
Association say in their letter TO the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury; at is impossible to
believe that the mention Of Mr.. lIiggins's
name in Baltimore to almost any citizen
could fail to suggest the thought aud recol-
lection OF corrupt practices at elections"
GOV. cARRoLL's LETTER.
The Hon. John Lee Carroll, late governor
Of Maryland, and up to the time Of this ap-
pointment the personal aud political friend
of the senior senator from that state, on
hearing Of II wrote to him MS follows:
No, % EAST SIXTEENTH STREET, NEW YORK.
March To- lSS5.-DEAR SIR: 1 have waited
some days since saw the announcement of
the appointment of Mr. Higgins to an import
fessedly through your influence, TO see IL the
adverse criticism of tho Democratic press of
MARYLAND and of the country would induce
you TO have his name Withdrawn, or to place
bis resignation at the disposal Of the Secretary
oil the Treasury.
Finding that you have taken no such action,
l have thought proper to address you on the
subject ofthis appointment, and as one of your
constituents, TO express my surprise and regret
that you should have used your influence TO
promote It,. There Is no man In Maryland
who knows better than you do tho reputation
that Mr.. Higgins has earned in the paths Of
politics. No one knows better than yourself
that ho fully and most ably represents the type
land, both before and since he became Pres-
dent, pledged himself and the party most
earnestly to avoid, and yet, knowing this you
have taken advantage Of the confidence which
administration in the outset. and TO discredit
IN the eyes Of the whole country the promises
which brought such hope to the hearts of all
who believed that, in the words of the Prtsl.
dent, "public Office Is q public trust"
You and l both labored most earnestly for
the success of the Democratic party in this
thought proper to honor you in an especial
manner IN recognition Of your valued services
took part in the ceremony, aud, with your
other friends, gave you the fullest share of
credit for our great success.
had every reason then to believe thlt you
were sincere In your professions of aiding the
ndministra to carry out tho promises
through which alone Il could have succeeded
aud my regret and disappointment are great
that, instead ofdoing this you have used your
high position to degrade the party which has
always sought TO honor you. As u Marylander,
earnestly In sympathy with tho best profess
sions of the President, deeply feel the insult
you haveput upon our state and wish here to
enter my protest against your action as un.
worthy OF our representative In the Senate of
the United States. / am your obedient SER
want JOHN LEE CARROLL.
Hon. A. p. GoRalAH.
A PARAMOUNT ISSUE.
In conclusion | will say that the
best people of this country, both Dem
ocrats and Republicans, are more in
terested in the establishment Of true re-
formed civil service than in any other issue
now before them. The best Republicans
have followed your course with earnest at
tention and with general approval. Your
readiness TO correct mistakes when pointed
out, as evidenced In the recent case Of
Judge Vincent, induces me TO hope that
even at this late day you will be willing to
investigate the case Of Mr.. Higgins and act
as the result may require. In that hope,
and in the belief that In any event the facts
herein collated should be spread before the
world, have determined thus TO address
you. Very respectfully
FRANCIS MILLER.