New Britain herald., 1923-12-01
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City and Its People

A'NiI6 6oNtIllOl o1 lHt Sldle Ol Connecticut has it's drawbacks. Take it from Governor Templeton, who says that the jingle of the New Years bells on January l, 1925, will be music to his ears.
 The governor has learned that one cannot occupy that exalted office with pleasure unless he lets others tell him what to do. The others" in Connec- ticut consist chiefly of J. Henry Ror- aback, big boss of the republican par ty. Governor Templeton had not been in office long before he heard from the machine" of which the hand some J. Henry is engineer. Perhaps all the cylinders were not hitting har- moniously, but whatever the reason was, the noise grated on the goyer- nor's ears, and he said so. That was the beginning of the end of MT. Tem- pleton's popularity with the big bosses. buffeted around by the men who worked to elect him because he had done almost all of his own thinking and because they have been unable to chart the course for the ship of state.
 Governor TempIeton made a "nev- CT again" speech this week at church in Hartford, saying among other things: "I have done what I felt was best and I'm going to stick to the end of my term. But want to tell you men that the New Years bells of 1925 will be joyful sound to Governor Templeton."
 Leaders in the republican party have taken pleasure in "heckling" the governor in respect to his official acts. They have belittled his suggestions and have done their best to humiliate him in the eyes of the people. Some of his recommendation have been treated with scant courtesy by "regu- lar" members of the legislature and no occasion to stick the knife into him has been overlooked.
 Governor Templeton's experience IS a warning to others who aspire to the executive office. They must be pre- pared to run with the machine" or suffer discomfort. The situation IS not very encouraging for the voters of Connecticut who admire an up- standing man and who would like to have one in the highest office at their disposal. At present, it does not seem that conditions can be remedied. The Roraback organization has its grlp on Connecticut and it does not seem inclined to let 20.
 Announcement by the Herald" this week of the probable date of the ex- animation for the New Britain post has intensified interest in , contest which is now raging with rull heat. Tho civil service test VIII likely be held on January and from Inc list of successful candidates, Con rressman E. Hart Fem will reeom- mend a candidate 10 the president | Regardless of his qualifications, it Is ,xpected that that candidate VIII Dc | named for the s4.90o plum because | t is an accepted prerogaiNe Of the 10 name the postmaster
 Chairman Erwin of the republican | town committee is said 10 be in a race 1 with a slight lead over others who l would like to succeed Postmaster De- enoy Mir. Erwin has the advantage | If onioying the confidence and friend- .hin of the local C.. 0. P. party ma .binc" leaders, and that counts when Inc po1ificians shake the plum tree.
 Senator Richard Covert seems to ,e out Of the running, according to sports. His unfortunate connection vitb ease which aroused statewide interest is believed to have been Ia al to his chances. This is regret ed by many republicans who wanted Jim to get the berth. Nathan c. \yery has added to the gaiety or the by announcing that he Is a candidate for the position. MT. AV- .ry is former serviceman and has rrong backing in military circles. But ,e is not a politician, knows little of bo ways Of politicians and it will be if he Is appointed. There ire several dark horses whose names ire being whispered in restricted cir- .les and who may have lighting hance.
 Although January is the date ten- a,iyelv set for the examination, 1t IS ,ot believed that the announcement ,f ibe new postmaster will be made lnti March. Mir. Delaney's term of ,ficc expires on February {. It IS ,tobable that Congressman Tenn may recommend q temporary postmaster f his own political faith 10 serve IniiI the regular appointee's name ,scomes known. This will serve ta paicatr inc conErcssman's preference. tr, Penn followed this course in Hartford by having his secretary ap- ,oIntcd temporary postmaster, thus cvealing his hand. l.
 
 There is nothing that makes for pefielency in the handling of any organization or any business quicker han placing trained and expert en- ,loyes under the direct supervision of
 manager or superintendent who has 70 experience, training or technical .row1edre of the bsisiness. In a news .apnr office. factory or mercantile establishment this would mean i'm mediate catastrophe.
 Bu the limited states government , 1ns it regularly and we have come , o believe that it is more or less all fight. Postal clerks. mail carriers and [ iibordinate officials after years oi i raining get to point where they can
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