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Contents of Volume V
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| To Jacob H. Gallinger, August 16th | 403 |
| The occasion of this letter—Schurz's support of the Republican party and sound-money in 1896—A party organization is not an end in itself, but merely a means for attainment of public ends—Political “traitors”—The “practical politician” respects them in spite of himself—The Civil Service Reform League is non-partisan—Gallinger misrepresents the officers of the League—The Republican party's pledges to civil service reform—Gallinger's inconsistencies and dilemma—Willing to continue the correspondence. | |
| From Charles Stuart Smith, August 28th | 411 |
| Compliments the Gallinger letter. | |
| Editorial Article: Murder as a Political Agency, August 28th | 412 |
| To Jacob H. Gallinger, October 1st | 417 |
| Some valuable lessons—Schurz admits his sins as a non-partisan reformer—Self-stultification of partisans—Principles vs. party—Republican pledges and Republican interpretations—Gallinger's record and logic—Misrepresentations—“A genuine celebrity” and “valiant battles for post-offices.” | |
| To President McKinley, October 17th | 429 |
| Gratitude for assurances that civil service order will be enforced—Suggests advantage of a strong word in favor of merit system—Anxious to give all possible aid in advancing civil service reform—Glad Administration is not to interfere in New York City election. | |
| Essay: Daniel Webster, November | 431 |
| To President McKinley, December 24th | 447 |
| Administration praised at annual meeting of Civil Service Reform League—Why there should be no further exemptions of “confidential” or “fiduciary” positions—Objection to abrogation of the one-year limit for reinstatements—Effect of making concessions—How violations of removal order might be stopped—The menace of Platt. | |
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| To Mrs. R. W. Gilder, February 15th | 451 |
| Why New York City should have a permanent orchestra. | |
| Editorial Article: National Honor, March 19th | 452 |
