We all do it. and we shall continue to do it. no doubt. as long as any traces of the theory of patronage remain in existence. But let me call your attention in this connection to another illustration. When this Administration came into power. the monthly salary roll paid to the subordinates in the Immigration Bureau in New York amounted to $11.000. Under the last Administration all of the Republicans had been removed from that Bureau. there had been a clean sweep and their places filled with Democrats. and by an order of the then President it was placed under the civilservice rules. Accordingly. when this Administration came in. those persons then in the service of the Government at New York had no political pressure to retain them in office.
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