The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-23
ABSURD LIES.
The Falsehoods Which Arc Showered
Upon the ADMINISTRATION.

Upon the Administration.
During the period in which the Demo-
! cratic Administration has been in ex-
! istence it has been the object of inces-
SAINT misrepresentation by Republican
newspapers, which. unable to understand
/ how Government can be conducted on
strictly business principles, and with
the sole object Of the interests of the
people in view. indulge in the most alb
surd comments on the few appoint
ments TO Office made so far, and in
( fanciful stories of Democratic dissen-
sions. They would like to have the
clause, "every Republican his own sue
cessor," introduced in the civil service
rules. and the fact that al appOintee or
applicant is a Democrat be considered
good reason for regarding him with
suspicion. They talk fiippantly about
pc 'itical machines and cry out against
any one vino has labored faithfully
and honorabIy for the success of the
Democratic party. Capablity and hon
esty have little weight with these par
:iSan critics in their estimates of re-
GuirementS for Office. Their dread of
the legitimate application of reform of
the public service to those who gained
Office by the most scandaIous and cor
rupt means and who have abused the
power of Office for indefenSiblc partisan
purposes, causes them to disregard the
plainly expressed viii of the people in
this matter and to indulge in abuse and
misrepresentation. which can only re-
suit in strengthening still more the con-
iidence of the Nation in the Admins
tratiOn. OF all the selections for Office
made thus lar by the President and his
Cabinet. there i not one that can be OBJ
Even the most rabiI 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
ly, should not be considered 4 bar to
preferment under a Democratic Admin
istration
Even the quiet and prudent course
pursued BY the heads of departments to
M he a thorough investigation into the
wcll-known abuses and ineifisiencg that
have so long Corroded every branch OF
the public service is made subject of
misrepresentation BY Republican news
papers. Mr.. Cleveland and his official
advisers are accused of trying 70 lull
suspicion b. present inaction. that they
may the more easily accomplish their
nefarious purpose of Kidding the Gov
eminent OF the poor Republican Office
holders. who have ever been ready to
use their positions for partisan pur-
poses.
Another form of misrepresentation is
the highly coiored statements of the
rush for office. although the Democrats
have generally shown more confluence
and self-reSpect in this regard than ever
was known after the inauguration of a
new administration. The scramble for
Office in the DAYS of Lincoln. Grant.
Hayes and Garfield was one hundred fold
greater tAan ut present. There may have
been some grumblinT and di,appoint-
ment in certain Democratic quarters, but
the general feeling manifested hv the
party has been one of LOYALTY towards
the Administration and admiration for
thu wisdom it has shown in the delicate
question OF appointments. The Wash
in~ton correspondent OF the New lori,
HcrG'd says of the course OF the mem
bars Of he Cabinet: ,.While wherever
clerks and other public servants are
found TO have neglected their work or
abused their trusts they will be sum-
l0arily dealt with it is the determine
Ton to make the investirat on so thor
ough that no injustice Shall be done,
and ihat really valuable publ servants.
high and low hail DC protect. ii. "
Would it not be wiser and more pa
tr'Otir for our Republican conteml.o-
raries to cease their unjust and
foolish cayiling and encourage the
Administration in il; noble work
OF reform? They can expect
only the contempt OF the people bv
their persistent opposition To tne I'M
proyemcnt OF the public service and all
their acts of miSr .presrntjOn are of no
avail in the pre- cnce If the good work
done BY the Democratic Adm nisnatiOn
in selecting honest, efficient and faith
full suhordinatrs. in order 10 assure per
mancncy and stability in the executive
system. They m;eht as we'll make up
their minds 30 4 .cept race'u!ly the new
era Of = great political regeneration.
with IS signal and striking changes,
which the American people have in
and have entrust d TO the
Democratic party the era eful duty Of
I lasting success. -A{bG.ly dr.