The Washington herald., 1922-08-13

discontinue the process of "humanizing" the
postofhce. This policy, which excited so
much favorable comment under former Postmaster
General Hays, will remain in force. But Dr. Work
has some forceful ideas of his own on "humaniza-
ton" He believes this should come from the
workers themselves, in large measure
His latest expression of purpose applies equal
ly to all in the government departments in Wash
fngton-least of ALL in fact, to the Postof6ce De-
partment. He has outlined the only way to eff
oient government service where men and women do
their duty because OF allegiance to the spirit of
government and to the eye of a master"
DIR. Work is aware of all the evils of bureau
cracy and he prescribes the only possible remedy
for them. Government functions must be carried
out by workers in whom the pride of occupation
is developed, from which comes progress, good
health and contented mind" Further, he saws:
The term welfare" is in general use and
OF common misapplication, but under it the
Postofhce Department for more than one year,
through skilled directors has been trying to
release the disposition latent in everyone to
improve the immediate working environment
OF themselves and their associates
The science of welfare is the new profess
sion. The necessity for efficiency of the indi-
vidual prompts it in some instances; the busi-
ness instincts of the employer in others; and
ment, possibly. But whatever the motive, in
the final analysis We are all employer or en-
ploye and all should profit
The theory of welfare is to develop pride
OF occupation, from which comes progress, good
health, and a contented mind
Those of US in the Postal Service work for
the government, which is impersonal en-
ployer, but we owe allegiance to the spirit
OF government and not to the eye of the mas
ter. We are '"pon honor" which sometimes
requires to be recalled to u.s. lest we forget
The spirit of welfare is an inspiration 1t
should permeate the whole service, from above
down and from within out. Its most beautiful
manifestations are often seen in the humblest
not measured in money.
We all in the service together each in
his own place, and expected to fit himself into
thai place. If all of US catch the spirit of
welfare" problems will solve themselves
except SO far money considerations over
which we have only advisory control, may limit
us. But can at least brighten the corner
where we are"
Many of these problems depend upon ap-
preparation Tor their solution. 1t must be borne
in mind that the department does not control
these appropriations; neither does it control
expenditures from funds already appropriated
having to do with the construction and main
tenance of postofices, this power being vested
in the Treasury Department But upon an in
telligent request, with we'll informed recon-
mendatons, the Treasury Department may be
relied upon to do what is just And if it be
necessary to petition Congress, the department
will do that whenever it is shown that the
welfare of its employees and the good of the
service require it.
1t is the spirit of welfare" in its broadest
sense that must absorb. Then its evolution
will be spontaneous and its application will
become a matter of detail, for which councils
have been organized to suggest, report upon
and apply.
His words worthy Of being framed and
placed the walls of all Washington Offices
There is gospel and inspiration in such words