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Author, MonographicSchurz, Carl, 1829-1906
Title, MonographicThe spoils system: An address to the Civil Service Reform League
Place of PublicationPhiladelphia, Pa.
PublisherAltemus
Date of Publication1896
Extent of Work47
NotesPIA; Schurz's collection. Address delivered in Washington, D.C., December 12, 1895
AbstractAs the functions of government grow in extent, importance and complexity, the necessity grows of their being administered not only with honesty, but also with trained ability and knowledge... While every sane man accepts this proposition as self-evident in theory, it may be said that every opponent of Civil Service Reform denies it in practice...
Call NumberMKI/SHS JK 691 S39
MKI TermsPIA/ German Americans/ Political activity