New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-13
MORE EVIDENCE OF
SPOILS SYSTEM
Man Who Won on Merits Ousted
to Make Room. for Bat
terry Dams Son.
BY RAY II. LEEK.

mass of new evidence produced by
Charles F. Hughes in support of his
charges that the spoils system has sup
planted civil service.
The removal of Henry N. Clapp, as
sistant appraiser of the Port Of New
York, to make way for Daniel L. Finn,
son of Battery Dan" Finn, was the
subject of the first Hughes broadside,
delivered at a crowded meeting in Hell
ena this morning. The appointment of
Finn, a Tammany leader, was de-
nounced as a fragrant example of the
of the spoils system.
Mr.. Hughes told Of the twenty-five
Years. service of Mr.. Clapp, how he
had worked up under the merit system
until his expert knowledge made him
a valuable man, how he was requested
to make way for "a deserving Demo
crat."
Spells System Must End.
"What's the use of talking about i'm
in American administration
Of public affairs when merit is reward
ed in this manner?" demanded Nh.
Hughes. "Why talk about efficiency at
all if, with the great power at our
command, we do not keep special abii-
ity employed in the work of the gov
eminent? Why. this turning out oil
tried men in order to reward political
workers? l am opposed to that sort OIL
thing, and l say it must be stopped in
this country"
In the same speech Mr.. Hughes
raised the issue of sectionalism for
the first time. He produced names,
dates and facts to support the charge
that Southern Democrats were beng
placed in positions of trust in every
branch of the service, that they are
in control of the important committees
of Congress, and that they are respon-
sible for much of the political wire
pulling and extravaganza that have
marked the present Administration.
~ am not a sectionalist," he said.
"The policies for which the Republl-
can party stands are upbulldlng pVll-
cies. They are for the benefit OF this
entire nation. want to see men IN
the South, as well as men in the North,
East and West, taking just pride and
interest in the upbuilding of this coun-
try.
administration Is Sectional
"Candor. however, compels the state
ment that the present Administration
is 10 a very great degree a sectional
1t does not under
stand the business of this country. 1t
is not SO organized as to take care OF
the industries of this country. We
have desire for equal and fair rep
so that the great interests
of this broad land may be properly
conserved. Now, just let me read TO
Won something which indicates the
hind of organization which We have at
the present time.
"You know how our important work
is done through committees in Con-
gress. Things are brought to the at,
tention of the committees and sltted
out there. Chairmen Of committees are
very important men in connection WIN
legislation. 1t is very difficult to get
by a chairman. You must have chair
men of committees who understand
the needs of the country,
and who are acquainted with the de-
You must have IN very
large part men who know the great
currents of our business and our IN
dustrial life as they sweep through
the important parts Of this country,
and not simply the currents OF one
particular section. We want general
and full and adequate representation.
South Gets Great Power.
"To see how dsproportionate the
chairmen are, just look at this list OF
the House: The Committee on Agri-
culture. Mr.. Lever, of South Carolina;
on Banking and Currency,
Mr.. Glass, of Virginia; Committee on
Education, Mr. Hughes, OF Georgia;
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr..
Flood. of Virginia; Committee on lmmi-
grafton. Mr.. Burnett, of Alabama;
Committee oil Indian Affairs, Mr.
Stephens, Of Texas; Committee on In
terstate and Foreign Commerce, MI
Adamson, of Georgia; Committee on
Judiciary. Mr.. Webb, OF North Caro-
Ina. Committee on Military Affairs,
until recently, Mr.. Hay, OF Virginia;
Sommittee on Public Buildings and
brands. Mr.. Clark, of Florida; Com
,1,ittee a.. Rivers and Harbors, Mr..
Snarkman. of Florida; Committee on
Rules. Mr.. Henry, of Texas; Committee
Wavs and Means, Mr.. Kitchin, OF
North Carolina"
The new issue of sectionalism was
made an important feature OF pr
Un0bes's addresses at the three Dig
citiee OF Montana that were reached
diving the day-Helena, Butte ana
W;ssoula. In every instance ne IN
ya;gbed. not so much against the APP
,,o;ntment of men from any particular
pert of the country, but against APP
rrointments such as he says are respon.
fr;bIe for the present conditions al
Washington. ., ox,rosss,
,.;o~Ds favoring equal suffrage were re-
nooted in an emphatic manner at al
~ the meetings, much 10 the ueiigh.
% .ho women voters. who crowded into
o. bsIls Delegations of women, who
oniov the privilege of the oalIot IL
Mariana. met him at the railroad sta
lions and in their efforts 10 eh'ef'a a;
~ and take complete charge OF MS
wife crowded leaders OF the other sea
into the background.
Says Suffrage is Certain.
az can only say that hope the day
;s not far distant when the women OF
- ~ st,te in the Union will enjoy the
rr;yileve YOU have" Mr.. Hughes told
H. wsmen who heard him at Butte.
sTbere is no question but that suffrage
will be granted to your sisters
,Lrougbout the country in time. The
III III question is how long il will take
to accomplish the reform
After the meeting here TINS after
noon Mr.. Hughes and his WIFE FORGOT GOT