The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-18
ARuling by the Treasury Department Which
Discriminates Against Southerners Who
We're Loyal During the War.
The Difficulties Experienced in Getting
Rid of FOurth-Class POstOifices.
A Misunderstanding Between Secretary Whit
ney and Attorney General Garland-Im-
mediate Delivery Offices in Indiana.
UNFIT APPOINTMENTS.
The Astonishing Number of All Grades Made
by the Administration.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17-Much is being said
hero now in all quarters about the class of mon
chosen to fill federal positions. No party and no
administration has ever made so many mistakes
in choosing men with bad characters as the
present one. The appointments made have
formed almost unbroken succession of
blunders Many of them have been pointed out
by the press, but the half has not been told.
Your correspondent is Informed that not half of
the appointees who have been in jails, peniten-
tiaries, including criminals of every grade, and
who have received appointments under this ad-
ministration, have been pointed out. The whole
service is being honey combed with ex,convict
criminals and incompetent men. Then there is
d large class VINO are incapacitated from various
causes. So far the newspapers have pointed out
only the most fragrant instances of laundering.
An Ohioan said to-day that it was amazing how
many drunkards had been appointed to positions
of more or less Importance. He didn't know
that party could possess such a large per cent.
of dissipated men, Congressman Anderson, of
a Western Ohio district he stated had had six
men appointed to places under the present ad-
ministration and assigned to duty in Washing
ton. The other day he met one of them and
asked him why he was not at work.
''Ohm he replied, Il have been dismissed"
For what?" was asked.
Getting full"
Inquiry concerning the progress of the other
FIVE appointed through Anderson from that dis
trict revealed the fact that two others had been
discharged for drunkenness. Just half the mum.
Der not able to hold their places because of dssi
pating. 1t is said that Anderson is very much
disheartened, and says ne will have no more
men appointed from mis- district unless he knows
of their habits and fitness from his own personal
knowledge. He has lost faith in recommends
tions and ordinary Endorsements.
Although great deal of fuss and feathers is
being made by the President about civilservice
reform and the double playing of men in his
party about indorsing appointments for office. 1t
is not believed here that he is sincere that he
intends to stand by civil service reform unless
driven to it. The farce recently enacted in in
vestigating charges against the postmaster at
indianapolis is considered in keeping with the
blunders in appointments.
II have just found out why I have not re-
ceived my appointment said Pittsburg appli-
cant who has been here continually since the 4th
of March, in speaking to Governor Curtin. of
Pennsylvania, the other day.
'Well, why haven't you received your ap-
pointment!' inquired the Governor.
Because have never been in Jail or the pen
intentary,' replied the officeseeker adding. Il
think 1 shall go home, commit crime, get in
the lock up and then await my appointment"
The remark, although intended as sarcasm,
of course, expressed the feeling that is enter
tanned here very largely among oficeseekers.