The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-13
Or He Must Resign Is Revenue
Collector.
Il. MARTIN FOR GOVERNOR
He Is One of the Strongest of
the Kansas Democrats.
Would Run Like Deep Waters
But What About BrOwn2

Revised feQeral rules concerning the
bounds of political activities permit
ted of federal employees and APP
pointees. have been received by the
new Democratic government job hold
ers in Kansas and have occasiOned ex-
element and alarm. Not only are the
federal appointees told to stay far. far
away from political mix-ups. but in the
case Of w. H. L. Pepperill of Concordia,
Democratic state chairman. it is made
very apparent that Pepperill must eth
er resign his new job as internal reve-
nue. collector for Kansas, or must at
chairman of the Cloud county Demo-
cratic committee.
The new rules governing political
activities and political assessments for
all federal officers, appointees and at
taches is one of the most strict orders
sent out from Washington in recent
months. Not only are all Of the old
rules of the civil service commission
and the various departments included
in the new order, but the views as out
lined by President Wilson are included
in the latest official document And
the language of this new order has Oc-
casiOned alarm and unrest among the
Democratic federal appointees, many
OF whom have spent years in the active
service of their party in this state.
Peppefin Must Resign.
In the particular case of W. H. L.
Pepperill chairman of the Cloud coun-
ty Democratic committee and chair
man OF the Democratic state commit
tee. it is evident that the Concordia
man must hasten to resign from some
of his numerous jobs. Pepperill was
recently appointed internal revenue
collector for the district of Kansas to
succeed Fremont Leidy. Republican.
For 20 years Pepperill has been ac-
tive in directing the Democratic cam
paigns in this state. For years he serv-
ed as secretary of the state committee
and when The Democrats won in Kan
sas last fall. Pepperill was on the fir
ing line. When Henderson 8. Martin
was appointed as chairman OF the pub
lie utiliti~ commission by Governor
Hodges. the Marion man resigned the
craftsmanship of the Democratic state
committee and Pepperill was promoted
to Martins old job. Then Pepperill
succeeded in restoring himself to the
good graces of United States Senator
Thompson and was appointed internal
revenue collector. He has already Ia
ken over his new Office. But he is still
Chairman Of two political committees.
Under new ruling sent to kansas
see page Is, section 38-the treasury
department addresses the following to
internal revenue collectors:
by reason of the fact that political
parties are frequently often necessarily.
engaged more or less in the collection
of money for political purposes. and
in such work often secure contributions
from persons in the federal service. 1t
is not deemed wise for collectors or
their deputies to be members Of local
political committees"
All Are Affected.
Every federal appointee is affected
by the general rule government politi-
cal activity. 1t is made emphatic and
clear that no employee shall partici-
pate in any political meeting further
than to attend as a spectator The en-
ployee shall take no active part in the
meeting and while he is entitled to his
personal opinion as to the proceedings,
must not discuss them in public.
THE right to express privately his
opinions on all political subjects is re-
served to the employee by the rule. He
must confine himself to the private ex-
preston of his views and must refrain
from political discussions or conferences
while on duty or in public places; he
must not canvass a district. or solicit
political support for any party, faction.
candidate or measure
Employees and appointees are fur
Their warned against newspaper inter-
views or endorsements of any person,
measure or political issue. In this
manner the government also puts the
ban on endorsements by federal ap-
pointees OF persons who are candi-
dates for office or positions Of trust.
In this instance, at least, the order
will aid in establishing an alibi when
the federal official desires not to en-
dorse a candidate for any particular
position.
That there will be no uncertainty
about the matter. the men in Washing
ton who compiled this little pamphlet
OF warning to government officials
and appointees. conclude the booklet
with statements that none shall ac-
cept, solicit or receive, directly or in
directly. any funds, goods, chattels or
worldly possessions that shall be used
or converted into use either in the
interest of or against any candidate
or applicant for any position Of con-
1dence or trust The new blue book
on things the federal appointee shall
not do has reached the Kansas off,
Gals and its verbiage has occasioned
mutterings OF unrest.
But in the case Of State Chairman
Pepperill, at least. the new order will
probably occasion some Immediate
action and perhaps the laasty calling
together of the state committee to
elect a new chairman.
Martins Gubernatori.l Boom.
A new line of dope on the Democratic
poutiC8l Sltu0uOus u OSIu& outlined OY
state politicians. The reports, like ali 9TH
ers at this season of the wear. are not
verified. but are. just as plausible and
probable as any that have been advanced
| since the politicians decided that the
scenery had been set for Governor
Hodges performance In the senatorial
Under the new theory. Hodges win an
nounce for senator. W. L Ironjaw)
Brown will go to the board OF control
to succeed Harry Bowman, Republican,
and Henderson Martin viii be the OFFER
| ing Of the Hodges faction In the Demo-
cratic gubernatoriAl contest
What to Do With Brown
1t ID well known that Brown Is q stick
Ter for participation in the management
of the state charities and as the job pays
e. 500 . year. would probably please him
| as well as. chance at the goveznorship,
| especially II he is to be nosed out OF the