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Extortion from those in the public service , whether under the form of political
assessments or otherwise , for the purpose of paying the expenses of parties or
candidates , must come to an end . * The act was approved January 16 , 1883 .
Extortion from those in the public service , whether under the form of political
assessments or otherwise , for the purpose of paying the expenses of parties or
candidates , must come to an end . * The act was approved January 16 , 1883 .
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... and the second asserting the right of such officers to freedom from the coercion
of parties and factions . The enactment by Congress of the provisions quoted is
the highest evidence of grave abuses against which such rules are aimed .
... and the second asserting the right of such officers to freedom from the coercion
of parties and factions . The enactment by Congress of the provisions quoted is
the highest evidence of grave abuses against which such rules are aimed .
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These changes , and the undiminished vigor and enthusiasm of parties at the late
elections , have made clearer the truths that an office , however humble , is a
public trust and not a favor held on condition of an annual rent ; and that a party ...
These changes , and the undiminished vigor and enthusiasm of parties at the late
elections , have made clearer the truths that an office , however humble , is a
public trust and not a favor held on condition of an annual rent ; and that a party ...
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do their work in the same manner irrespective of political or religious opinions ,
whatever party may be in power . 6 . The system which thus made party
patronage of clerkships at Washington , also made patronage of the subordinate
places in ...
do their work in the same manner irrespective of political or religious opinions ,
whatever party may be in power . 6 . The system which thus made party
patronage of clerkships at Washington , also made patronage of the subordinate
places in ...
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The examinations were not open to all persons apparently qualified , nor even to
all such persons belonging to the dominant party , but rather to such of the
favorites of the dominant faction of that party as members of Congress and great
...
The examinations were not open to all persons apparently qualified , nor even to
all such persons belonging to the dominant party , but rather to such of the
favorites of the dominant faction of that party as members of Congress and great
...
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Página 45 - ... of the United States, and no clerk or employee of any department, branch or bureau of the executive, judicial, or military or naval service of the United States, shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or receive, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving, any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose whatever...
Página 48 - Such examinations shall be practical in their character, and so far as may be shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
Página 45 - That no recommendation of any person who shall apply for office or place under the provisions of this act, which may be given by any Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, except as to the character or residence of the applicant, shall be received or considered by any person concerned in making any examination or appointment under this act.
Página 69 - And every person found guilty of such bribery or an attempt to commit the same, as aforesaid, shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than three thousand dollars, or to be imprisoned not less than ten days nor more than two years, or to both said fine and said imprisonment in the discretion of the court. The phrase "public officer...
Página 4 - An act to regulate and improve the civil service of the United States...
Página 10 - Sixth, that no person in said service has any right to use his official authority or influence to coerce the political action of any person or body.
Página 71 - ... upon any person, or in order to secure or aid any person in securing any office or public employment, or any nomination, confirmation, promotion or increase of salary, upon the consideration or condition that the vote or political influence or action of the...
Página 42 - Third, appointments to the public service aforesaid in the departments at Washington shall be apportioned among the several States and Territories and the District of Columbia upon the basis of population as ascertained at the last preceding census.
Página 44 - ... representations concerning the same, or concerning the person examined, or who shall wilfully furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined...
Página 10 - Fifth,, that no person in the public service is for that reason under any obligations to contribute to any political fund, or to render any political service, and that he will not be removed or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to do so.