The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-21
OFFICE SEEKERS ACTIVE
Demand for Redemption of Repub'
lican Workers Promises.
Pledges Given to the Faithful. Both
I'm md Out of the Government Ser
yice-A Pcrplexing Question Tor
ConErcssmcn-A Possible solution
"A Great Rush for Patronage.

In spite Of the fact that there will be
no change of Administration March 4,
already the various Departments are be-
ing deluged with applications for appoint
ment to office. 1t is apparent that thou-
sands of Republicans who voted for the
reelection of Mr. Mckinley did so with
motives not altogether patriotic, or at
least that they had in mind that form OF
prosperity" which comes to the holder
of fat Government job. The Represent
atives also are feeling the pressure OF
these applicants, and their embarrassment
is much greater, of course, than that OF
the Administration officials. Apparently
many promises were given Republican
workers that they would be rewarded SUBJ
Mckinley; while on the other hand the
holders of Federal Offices were assured
that they could hold on in the event OF
Republican success.
Every mail now coming to Washington
is burdened with applicants from these
party workers. The arriving Representa-
tives find their desks piled high with let
tiers about appointments. They can see
but one avenue CT escape and are awaiting
an official expression from the Admins
tration that changes will be made only for
cause. This statement would square the
Representatives, excuse them for failure
to secure places for party workers, and
at the same time put a stop to great
volume of correspondence about Offices.
When it is remembered that there are
100000 Federal Offices it will be seen that
a few letters in regard to each would
ma 10 n nf d
ence centring upon the appointing OFF,
Gals in Washington.
These applicants probably will not ac-
cept as true the statement that changes
are to be made only for cause They viii
demand at least that a chance for ap-
pointment be given where the term of Of
fee is limited to four years. as in the
case of Consuls, Presidential postmas
tiers, etc. While the policy to be pursued
In regard to the latter class of offices has
not yet been announced, it is quite prob
able that they may. to a certain extent,
be excepted from the general policy of re-
tention of those already in office. How
ever this may be, the Republican leaders
are anxious for an emphatic expire ssion
from the Administration as TO its general
policy in regard to Republican officials.
They state that this would save time and
embarrassment all around and such a
statement from tle ADMINISTRATION IS
looked for in the near future.
However, the term for cause" used in
connection with the Administrations pat
ronage policy, may prove to be quite c as
tic 1t is almost certain to lead to SEN
sational charges against officehcldeIs,
particularly postmasters and internal
revenue collectors. in various parts CT the
country. The palpitating patriot who
bankers fer Office is pretty apt to eler-
getically search for cause for the re-
moval of the incumbent who stands be-
twesn him and the prize. 1t is feared Ia
this will give members of Congress and
Others connected with the distribution of
patronage nearly as much trouble as
would the opportunities of applicants
under wide-open policy. 1t is also
feared by some fong-headsd Administra-
ton supporters that more harm would
result to the party eventually by the
numerous attempts made to create va
cancies by filing charges than il Mr. Nc
kinney should make clean sweep after
his inauguration in March. Just as would
be made If there were a change of Admin
istration.
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