National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-14
Tho paItImore OnInIon OF nlgglns.


The appointment Of Eugene Higgins, of this
city, as chiefo of the appointing division of the
treasury department Will be regarded by the
friends Of Senator German as u very decided
success. He is probably as fair q representa-
tive of the spoils system AS could be selected
I'm this city. We believe we do Eugene IIig-
gins no Injustice when We say that he is no
friend Of civil service reform. Senator Cor
man has always used the spOils of party
with an eye to personal and party advantages,
and Mr.. Higgins is In entire accord with him
on that subject. To place 10 ardent Il repre-
sentative of this system in charge Of the ap-
pointing division ofthe treasury Will doubtless
gladden. the hearts of the broom brigade, fill
the souls of the federal otllceholders with dis
may and establish feeling Of anxiety in the
breasts of the Civil Service Reform Associa-
ton. The opinion OF experienced politicians
is that this appointment is the key 10 the
whole scheme of treasury appointments
baltimore american.
In appointing Higgins, Secretary Manning
has violated at the start this pledge sOlemnly
made by his superior, the President We do
not know whether Mr. Manning knew Ilik-
ginss reputation, or whether ho accepted him
on Mr. Germans recommendation. If the
in him by the President. If the second. Mr.
German has deceived the secretary Of the
treasury. In any event, MT. Cleyeland's
honor Is compromised Let him find out the
guilty party. II Cleveland Is sincere, either
Manning or German will have TO go. The
place Is a small one, and the man who got IL
is Infinitely smaller but the principle involves
the honor of the administration. Mr.. Cleve.
land stands pledged 10 put only good men In
office. 1t would he hard TO find more ObeG'
tiOnable man than this henchman of Mr.. Cor
man. Ifthe first Maryland appointment in
dicates the class Of men that Mr. Cleveland
proposes 10 put Into office, Heaven help the
country. -BGHimOFC Herald.
The appointment OF Eugene Higgins, of this
city TO be chief appointment clerk in the
treasury department. has created considerable
sensation here, ana among the civil service re
formers and better class of citizens has caused
uniayOrable comment. Eli j. llenkle, one OF
the most prominent democrats In the state,
says that the appointment Is u direct slap In
the face Of reform and reformers, and blight
upon the hopes OF all those who sincerely de-
sired that the incoming administration would
be one OF genuine reform in the conduct o
public affairs Bradley 7. Johnson, one of tho
democratic electors otathls stale, says that th'
appointment is great surprise to him, Dr.
Eldridge Monroe, another prominent demo
crat, says that The appointment Is Il most un
fortunate one, bad in itself and much worse l
II indicates the class of people who are TO bI
| provided with positions under Mr.. Cleveland
administration, II the secretary Of the treas
ury had intended, in making the first appoint
ment from Maryland, to select most pro
nOunoed and Objectionable representative o
the spoils system in politics. he could no
| have made more appropriate choice. As
! is, all honest advocates OF good government
| irrespective of party afliliatiJn, feel botl
| grleved and shocked ct the appointment
baltimore Special 10 NeV York Tribune.