The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-19

most of the Senators OF his party, feels that
II is great relief to be simply locker on
He said:
Patronage creates discord and Il a
source of weakness. A dozen, twenty
perhaps fifty men will apply for the same
Office. Some OF thom have equal claims
upon the party, are equally intelligent and
honorable. IL is natural for each one TO
regard his case Us the strongest, and some
OF them arc certain TO sulk when passed
over for another. Under such circum-
stances II is impossible to make men un.
ders,and the reasons that may have actu-
| ated the appointing power In making the
selection. These conflicts create local an.
tagonisms that demoraizc the party organ.
izition. Besides, a man will promise that,
If given the appointment in preference 10
others, he will by extra diligence and
activity overcome or make up for the dis
content OF his defeated rivals But he will
forgot that promise when safely installed
In his Office, and perhaps say: oh, il will
not do for mo to make enemies by being
too active | have found patronage to
work mischief rather than good. But
must say ] never saw such rush and
| clamor for Office rs We now Witness. am
sure our Republican iricnds will discover
now the evils that How from the distrbu.
ton OF Offices, II they never realized them
| before"
Senator Reagan, OF Texas, has had hall
century OF close acquaintance with the
| practical side OF politics. at is extremely
doubtful" hc said, "about possession Of
| Offices being Of Strengthening influence b.
party. Many think Il is an undoubtod
| source Of weakness. President Polk said
that the gift Of an Office made one doubt
iul friend and forty positive enemies"
Senator German, Of Maryland, is the
practical politician OF tho Senate. The
death OF Daniel Manning. Of New York,
left Mr. German tho best political mana
ger In the Democratic parry. lie hest.
lated some uno before expressing his
views upon the subject OF patronage.
Finally he said the distribution OF the
Offices oil the Government might DO made
IN manner TO weaken a party. but that
was not necessarily the result by any
means. lie believed that political parties
were essential tc the well being, 10 tho
orderly administration OF the Govern.
nicnt.
For" said he 'if the results Of cleo.
tons were left 10 general scramble with.
ont The existence OF party machinery, the
pcrnciOus elements Ot citizenship would
be likely to combine, and by such com.
binaion got control in spite OF the large
numbers OF good citizens who were with.
out organization or system"
senator Gonnans idea In that In the
disposition OF Federal patronage. the offices
should be bestowed upon the party men OF
character aud capacity; that tho best men
In the party should DO honorcd with the
offices. and this course, he maintains. will
satisfy the great body OF the party, though
II may, and no doubt will, create discon.
tent here aud ihcrc. The Senator In.
s.anced the appointments OF Mcssrs. Eur.
hardt and Van Colt 10 be Collector aud
Postmaster q, New York, as indicating the
kind aud character OF party men who
merit consideration at the hands vi the
dominant party
There are men," lac said, "who. while
active In politics. are OF unques.ioncd In.
icgriiy aud ability. Tho appointment Of
such men preserves aud improves party
organization aud discipline and guarantees
homes, and capable ADMINISTRATION OF Office
that will hnd popular approval"