The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-03-24
The Reason WHY.

Special TO the Sentinel.
WAsHIN GToN, March 22.-The article con-
tanned in these dispatches a few days ago,
showing how and by whom Republicans
were being retained in Office through Demo
cratic influence, has stirred up what might
be termed an unpleasant odor.
The names of many who appeared and
were printed was no doubt a surprise to
those who read it, but the surprise to the
honorable gentlemen who figured in it that
any publicity should be given, was in fact
greater than any one would have imagined.
In their opinion it is all right to recon-
mend the retention of Republicans, but it is
all wrong to make it public.
"You have played the ID with me" said
one of the guilty parties to me tonight, ''by
matter (referring to the article). i have re.
ceived at least ten letters from persons
whom wanted to have placed in positions,
but did not, and that l unfortunately did
recommend the retention of two Repub-
licans, who made such strong appeals, that 1
could not resist. am being d-d from one
end of my district to the other"
''Is it not proper that your Democratic
friends should abuse your" said l.
Mo-
"'why?'
For the reason am a representative of
the people"
Republicans, suppose, elected your"
The families OF two had retained voted
for me-"
Then there are no Democrats who voted
for you who should be rewarded for party
serviee?'
"Yes; but i am positively sure of the
Democratic votes, while if 1 can help Re-
publican now and then it breaks the force
of party lines and gives me Republican
votes.'
'Then you mean to be understood as ex-
ercising purely selfish convictions to keep
yourself in Congress and put the boys off
with taffyT'
II have close district, and must protect
my own interest"
as it to the interest of your constituents
that you should thus protect yourself?'
This is my fourth term, and think my
constituents are satisfied with me from the
tact they return me.''
''Do you not think you would be making
yourself more solid as the boys say, were
you to come out fairly and demand the re-
movals Of Republicans, instead Of their re-
tention, and place Democratic boys and girls
in the department."
Perhaps would; but the trouble is here:
To get all who ask positions, would be impos-
sible; and if get one place and not an
other, i am accused OF partiality; and by the
civil service law an excuse is made that no
vacancies are being filled except by competi-
tive examination. This scares them off, and
relieves Congressman from a wonderful lot
OF embarrassment"
Tell me one thing. Why is it you go to
the Capitol and cuss the Administration for
not turning every mothers son of the Re
publicans out Of Office, and the next day go
to the White House and tell the President
his Administration is just as it should be,
and in harmony with your sympathies2'
Because it is policy"
How policy?"
81 can't afford to be on terms other than
friendly with the President. BY abusing him
when not in his presenceI strengthen myself
with the people"
Then you are playing both cards to win?"
There may come time when the Presi-
dent will see the necessity of making many
changes, and if that should come i will
stand good chance for having my friends
rewarded. When the President says turn
them out, an. with him. As long as the
disposition exists to not make many changes
a conservative position is necessary, though
the workers may demand otherwise, and
while it is impossible to do for all of them,
1t issafer and, perhaps, better to do nothing"
Mora.-You can't trust every man who
yells when he is a candidate.
The Love-siek Senator.
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