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...bring about this reform the scientific method is most effective. Reformers and would be reformers must sift the matter to the core, they must go to work and examine systems deemed defective. They must study the grievances and their causes, and they will then, and only then see the evil as it really is. But for a reformer to devote himself to all reforms would be a senseless task. He must choose some single thing which he thinks needs reforming and do his best to bring about the desired reform. He must not work alone, however; he must join...
Another necessary reform is the Civil Service Reform, to obtain which many believe all that is needed is to enforce the law. But this is not the case. Civil Service Reform so far has touched only unimportant positions, clerkships in post offices, inferior places in custom houses, etc. What is needed is a reform which will be applicable to positions which require executive ability; to positions such as United States marshals, collectors of customs, and postmasters of all degrees. The president has to appoint three officers per-day to positions in various parts of the Union, and naturally cannot...
...Reform in the municipal government is necessary but difficult. There is such a combination of errors, that it is almost impossible to solve the question satisfactorily. A great step would consist in determining the responsibility for every action of city officials...
...reform is necessary it should if possible, be made in accordance with the constitution-Von Holst Constitutional...
...Such constitutional measures of reform will be better than a system of responsible leadership...