New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-22
MR.. EATON'S RESIGNATION.
STIR AMONG CIVIL SERVICE REFoRMERs.
SOMETHING TO TALK OF BESIDES sTERLrSG-sUH-
YEYnR RYAr1Ir sRRKNE-HIs MOEK.

SOMETHING TO TALK OF BESIDES sTERLISG-sUE-
vEYOR DXATTIE sERESE-HIs WORK.
The report published exclusively in THE
TRIBUNE that United States Civil Service Commissioner
Dorman b. Eaton had siguihed to the President his de-
sire to resign his remaining in Office was not
considered necessary for the good Of the Civil service
cause has occasoned lively discussion among politicians
and reformeTs in this city, Notwithstanding Mr. Eatons
denial that he had conferred with prominent members
of the Civil Service Reform Association before
bringing the matter of his resignation to the Presidents
attention, IL is admitted by several persons connected
with the Association that they have known OF MI
Eatons wishes. and that conferences have been had
with Mr. Cleveland as to the change that it would occa
sion in the commission. They object TO making any
statement what they have been convinced OF as
result Of those conferences further than to say hat
they are satisfied that MI Eatons successor, In the
event of the acceptance OF his resignation will be man
thoroughly in sympathy with the reform cause, what
ever may bo his politics An officer Of the Association
said yesterday that there could be doubt of the
Presidents intention TO enforce the law and TO nave
every one in executive position enforce 1t also
Concerning the demonstrating affair at the Custom
House. he said: "Those interested in the reform fully
appreciate the gravity of Collector Hedden's offence
both in the removal of Captain Bacon aud in the APP
pointment of sterling We regard this case as most i'm
pOrant and prepared TO admit that its solution VIII
be accepted largely showing the sincerity OF the
Presidents language TO us. For myself have no doubt
that Mr. Cleveland will convince Collector Headen that
cannot repeat these offences have good reason TO
believe that within few days both the Surveyor and
the Collector will be brought into contact with whole
some disciplinary influence"
L. p Wheeler and L. NJ. Shepherd, the Associa-
ions counsel. who have been directed
nersopally to call on the Pres
en with regard to Collector Heddcns alleged violation
OF the law in the appointments OF his brothcrn-law Mr.
Knapp and of Sterling expect to go to Washington Tor
Survey Beatie was IN a delightfully."- cheerful frame
OF mind yesterday when visited by TRIBUNE reporter
that the threats the refurer did not disturb
his serenity biz, that the world was uil oil shas ah
that s a his position could do was TO 90 ahead
anu do his duty he saw 1t regardless alike OF the Tear
or favor of critics He quoted Shakespeare ana the
is best OF ALL 81 am my seyerest MASTER" he said,
am quite ready ali the reiormers aud invest
the country. SO far as the demonstrating mat
district that demanded Immediate action and il was in
accordance with my recommendation that Bacon was
GongN have no fault whatever TO find with It, II has
proved an excellent appointment far You can call
Sterling ginnil keeper or doghghter or whatever
yon like but the fact remains that lie accompanies
at least a third work than Bacon did with the
force of men aud in the same time. make that
does not pay man for his social position graceful
manner but for the work he does Bacon with all ais
experience kno wledge could not accomplish
what Sterling is doing by ut east third. Therefore we
CIVIL Service reiorners when dismissed Bacon
and hired Sterling Ahd let me say rsht here that II
tho WeiGher does not toe the mark and do his iu dny
the Government ought to get out OF him. no power
political or rcformaiiye. prevent my reporting al.
WAS s;eIllnGs political appointment"
al don't know. lie IL Democrat and dare say when
the Col cUr lie ought TO make change he believed
Weish@F without needing 10 look further Tor man
say honestly, here my desk, know nothing OF poll
Ties. what DO outside OF my Office is quite another
Since have been hardly accused land TIE TRrn-
USE tender IN the way has handled
what my ndaons 70 the Collector have ON
July advised the removal OF Day Inspector Ballard
gross negligence in passing baggage 10 the amount OF
about $500 This done pfOyen charges preferred
by Deputy Surveyor Kihbe On July Ii | advised the
removal Of Captain Bensel and lenenants shepard aud
Rogers night nsT ectOrs for necency and nattention
S H@ ON og ay 20 reported dat an assistant weseP
IN Bacons district vas wholly incompetent with ten
u 0 oie put in his place On July 22, recommended the
removal OF Day Inspector Cole for passing duaOe goods
- Day Inspector FOrler removed at my suggestion
for absence from duty on account Of ntoxcaton His
wholly unable toenflrce discipline No one was gyen his
place on the I'm I've aoSrg, a n one en Tsre
whole force reducedmang saving OF $1,000 year To
we're dismissed. all for cause $50 day has thus been
saved On August 10. reported thai two Assistant
gaugers provisional terms had expired could not
Intrlicenty perform tuer duties. Thor places still
week later secured the removal OF another
smch an ado But they say he is very competent
he has since been willing TO take laorers place at -
day ON September d. removed clerk In my office for
neglect OF duty and his place VI be filed under tue civil
law. That record With regard 10 cInONah
have Ouly made two npI Dintinents, those OF my
private secretary and $500 messenger This what
call sens BILE reform. have advised the Collector 10
whole lot OF other people for similar reasons.
none of whom would he here five minutes longer II
were In Mr. Hedden's place should promptly fire the
whole crowd of inefficient and inca pabe persons here"
Mr.. Beatte said he had not appointed his deputy In
Mr. Kibbes place his private secretary In the place
Of the la re Mr.. Mexican
AFTER Mr.. EAToNs PLACE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 81 (SpeciaD THE Star
says The resignation OF Mr. Eaton renders reOrgan
cation Of tho Civil Service Commission certainty IL
Is thought that will be appointed throughout
The Indiana folks are In the Held with candidate for
Mr. Eatons place. They present the Of Professor
James H. Smart Public Instructor OF the State and
,aIm that he is the for the place 1t said
20 be the intention OF the President I'm Teorgan
zng the Commission 10 appoint bright,
yetic men who the reform of tho Civil
service at heart. and will dignity the institution.
A REORGANIZATION of the Commission VIII probably In
,oYe changes aud notifications OF the rules but
he politicians expect the bars 10 be thrown down
Of 10 have big holes knocked into the fence for their
lenchmen to crawl through will DO wOefully dssap-
pointed The reorganization will not be dlsorganiza
ION but will be with the Wow OF proving tho
20 that extension and perpetuation Will he desired.
The friends OF Civil Service reform are hopeful"
Mr. Eaton had long talk, by appointment.
With the President this afternoon about
, number OF miscellaneous matters. the precise
,ature OF which, however. Mr. Eaton did not feel at
liberty disclose. lie said that the commission will be
eady TO proceed with the arguments In the linckley
ait IN New York on Friday. The DistrCt-AttOrney
the attitude OF tho President Mr. Eaton said In reply 10
M inquiry IN satisfactory to tho commits