 | 1916 - 672 pages
...cause of evil, in my opinion, has been the total disregard of the basic law of the State requiring appointments to office after competitive examination....Commission which I expect to appoint on the 1st of February, to make a start in the right direction ; for I believe it is to-day the most vitally important... | |
 | New York (State). Governor (1915-1918 : Whitman) - 1916 - 856 pages
...create a sensation or, in the words of a distinguished reformer, to pander to the better element, but I am going to try, with the aid of a commission, which I expect to appoint on the first of February, a commission composed of the men I believe to be the best qualified in this State... | |
 | New York (State). Governor - 1916 - 784 pages
...create a sensation or, in the words of a distinguished reformer, to pander to the better element, but I am going to try, with the aid of a commission, which I expect to appoint on the first of February, a commission composed of the men I believe to be the best qualified in this State... | |
 | New York (State). Department of Civil Service - 1916 - 666 pages
...cause of evil, in my opinion, has been the total disregard of the basic law of the State requiring appointments to office after competitive examination....Commission which I expect to appoint on the 1st of February. * * * to make a start in the right direction ; for I believe it is to-day the most vitally... | |
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... enforced Civil Service Law, be in a position to fill practically all subordinate offices with men who are competent to carry out the will of the people and to render a real and efficient service. One cause of evil, in my opinion, has been the total... 