New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
THE EARNING YO OFFICE-SEEKERS

IT WAS TINE TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS.
From The Troy Times.
Undoubtedly there Will be- general agreement on
the wisdom Of the President giving more time to
spQils hunters. Thus far the Administration has
little aside from the consideration of names for
matter whch should be only secondary has been
made the one Of paramount importance.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REFORM WASTED.
From The Boston Journal.
II Mr.. Cleveland had the stuff OF n reformcr In him.
This would have been good time for him to assert
himself. He could have told the oniccseckcrs that
vacancies wonld not be created for them fill; that
faithful and experienced public servants would not
displaced solely because their positions wanted
by Democratic workers.; and that the Administration
INTENDED 10 proceed slowly and with regard Ia the
interests Of the public service In ti1 whole business
Of appointment. iherr Is not word OF ms sort
man who has been Josilcd and impDrtuucd and but
tOnhOlcd to the very Iimit Of endurance. and who in
effect tells the office hunters that he viii do what he
can for them but that they must make their applca-
tons by mail Instead Of overwhelming him personally
with them.
IT CRATES Upon THE DEMOCRATIC EAR.
From The Philadelphia Record.
There Is something plalntive In the appeal OF the
President To the Senators aud Representative, not
10 bear too hari upon him. but there Is also tone
81 irritation which VIII CRATE upon the public ear
II Mr.. Cleveland had been little more adrolt It
would have done no harm. Why doesn't he get sec
Rotary Lamont to promulgat, his new rules. and
give dash OF honey to the vinceari
lie PARAMOUNT ISL Il.
From The Mail and Express.
Mr.. ucvclnnd's personal comfort" now. as dnrirr
the time when he was Governor Of Nrw-forh, appears
10 be the paramount public issue.
PROTECTION FROM TIE MUGWtMiS NEEDED.
From The Washington Post.
In addition TO the general reasons advanced con
,ible that the opportunities Of the Mugwump Once
seekers that have been In progress since NE an q"
last March had much to do with closing IN" While
House doors. IL l. true that the Mugwuhp' nave no
monopOzef the 0iccsceking business, but they have
been 80 persistent and the number OF tl'r appioii
lions has been sadly ont OF proportion 10 the votes
they poll and the Influence they exert thnt MI Cievc
land was no doubt, forced 10 seek s"cison IN order
that the other Interests OF the Democratic party might
be properly served.
SOME ENCOURAGEMENT STILL.
From The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The proclamation that President Cleveland has
nailed To his front door reads well lie futlaimS In
good English that he will Olice-seekers lie Is
tired. and the public business must nave show, be
sides. There Is no fault 10 be fouIid WIN tlc com
position. IN" sentiment expires ed Is exceeht. Iii
removals from Office go Oh Just the samc'
SEVERE COMMENT ON DEMOCRATIC GREED.
From The Concord Monitor
We again say this Is a remarkable Document, and T.
more severe upon the greed Of the Deno,rhcy IMAM any
a,rr'urrS oI 'h" opposition press ro,,u Dc, I'M
proclamation Is an official calling oI me pmDics a.
tenuon 10 Tue pressure for places Inc puuhc duty
neg e:ted swallowed up In this sea oi pe'i'ioha.