The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-10-14

masters.
The Republicans of Ohio are evidently bad
on the run, as will be observed by the circular
below, copies of which, mailed in Columbus,
Ohio, October 8, 1899, were received by four
Democratic postmasters in this county and
shown to the ADVOCATE:
COMMITTEE:
J. b. Zerbe. Chairman ". F. Burdell, Treasurer.
Julius Whiting Jr., Chas. z. Tan, Noah H. Swayne.
once of Finance Committee, Ohio Republican,
State Executive Committee, Board of Tride
Building, Columbus.
Dear Sir:
A Democratic victory in Ohio this fall would
carry with il almost full control of the political
machinery of the State. thus enabling the opposi-
ton TO entrench itself for the presidential
A special session of the Legislature. called by a
Democratic Governor would redistrict the state ioT
congressional purposes under the superintendent OF
1905 thereby reducing the Republican representa-
ton from this in the lower house Of Congress
and perhaps endangering our majority IN that
body These facts it seems TO US will forcibly APP
peal to every Republican.
We hope you will be viii De willing 10 contribute
10 the legitimate expenses of the State Committee.
in its efforts to maintain Republican supremacy
In this connection we desire TO call your attention 10
IAN Act 10 regulate and improve the Civil Service
OF the United States approved January l6ih, lssS.
a well as the rules promulgated by the President
Hereunder For the benefit of those who have not
the law at hand, we enclose herewith an extTAct
therefrom, embed wing paragraphs aud 6. OF Sec
ton o and Sections II to Is Inclusive also sections
l. and Of Rule 2 OF the Civil service CommS-
sion, hieh bear specifically on the question OF po-
litical assessments
You win observe thRi the law. while not pro
hibiting officers and employees from making volun-
tary contributions for political purposes provides
that such contributions shall not he made 20 any
federal officer or efaploye or 20 any one within q
federal building establishment For this reason
and To avoid violating any Of the provisions oi the
law the COMMITTEES in charge Of the financial branch
Of the campaign work. Is wade up Of persons Ia no
wise connected with the federal service. The mem
berS Of This committee are acting on their own re-
spousihihty and one contested W i'm the feisIAi
service Is in any way concerned directly or Indirect
Is in sending this circRar 70 icderai Officers aiid
employees In sending Us = contribution, you Wal
IN no way violate any provision OF tbs tttsi service
law. We asking for voluntary contributions 10
assist in defra wing the proper and lawful expenses
OF the ca mpaiSu. and viii bc responsible Tor the
proper distribution Of any funds which may ho eil-
trusted a.
on aecouaL Therefore Of the important bearing
the result ia Ohio this year Win have upun the
greater contest Of 1904 ami because q The fsct that
Tire defeat II his party in the Presidents hosae
state would b. hcraidei By the opposition a. a r
buke 10 his administration. we hobs you viii AL
IN this contest By sending a. liberal contribution
ypu can aHord- -
Please send rsmifAnces 81 make checks gaYsAta
70 tbs undersigned. who VIII acknowledge TIE
" p BJRpELL.