Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-02

citiz.ns was not welcomed. The State
bosses cared only about the control Of
the Federal patronage allotted to the
state. and the power which the own
ership OF delegations to national con-
ve1tions gave them. Many have
given lip service to the doctrine that
public Office must be administered by
lie service. But the President means 1t,
fact OF which Southern spells mon
gers now have ample evidence"
Some Democratic critics of the Presi-
dent charge inconsistency on his part,
drawing a parallel between Florida and
some other States. The Charleston
Evening Post independent Demo-
cratic) says on this point Why should
it be competent to appoint Federal
Judge in Pennsylvania and another in
Kansas to Office for political reasons.
in Florida on a like basis? We should
say the Florida Republicans would have
good grounds for their protest and a
right to demand parity with their fell
low partiSans Of other commemorative -
Similarly the Baltimore Sun Gndepend-
ent Democratic). declares that IF unfit
appointments are to be made elsewhere
simply because political leaders will not
submit proper candidates. pious reflec-
will not cut much ice"
Commentator of Mr.. Hoover for his
stand in Florida is given by the Phila-
delphia Record independent Democrat
ic). which holds that The has taken
quite different ground in a similar
case" and continues: He shows no sign
OF applying his admirable doctrines to
a Federal appointment in Pennsylvania
tthe Watson case), which II In contro-
IN -. l.
pendent Democratic) remarks: This
policy will be hard on some of the poll
ticians, but 1t ought to result in better
administration of the affairs of the
Government. And yet, too much ought
not to be expected Of 1t. Even the
best-laid plans Of Presidents gang aft
a-gley;'"
from the White House." commends the
voices the thought that within his
own party Mr.. Hoover will make enc
mics, but they will be enemies who will
make the President loved by the coun-
try at large" The Columbus Ohio
State Journal Republican, states that
his attitude may be disappointing to
certain of the faithful, but it will be
highly gratifying to the rank and file
Of the citizerlry:" The Topeka Daily
there Is moral in 1t for political man
ayers everywhere"
Party leaders, If they are patriotic,
can get the greatest satisfaction out of
seeing that the party gives the best
possible public service" according to the
Harrisburg Patriot independent Demo-
cratic). and the New Bedford Standard
tRepublican), suggesting that, 'in the
same circumstances, many Presidents
would have avoided saying anything at
all" IL convinced that the Presidents
statement will be universally COM
mended."
1T will give the party a standing and
responsibility 1t has not enjoyed hereto
fore and make it a constructive factor
in the political life of the South" says
the Charleston, Daily Mail (independ-
ent Republican,. and the Pasadena
Star-News Republicanl takes the broad
position, Properly backed by the pub
lic-by men and women Of all parties
who believe in giving public ONCE to
clean, At persons-Mr.. Hoover should
be able to 60 far toward breaking down
the political spoils system in the United
States"
1T Il one Of the most important and
altogether ccmmendable. statements
coming from the White House since
March L." is the conclusion OF the
South Bend Tribune independent Re-
publica).