Annual Report1885 |
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... effects of the new system . The President's views Page . 14 7 -7 , 8 , 11 , 12 8 .8 , 21 , 22 10 , 11 9 10 10 10 , 11 10 , 11 9 11 11 , 12 12 13 .13 , 45 , 46 , 49 .14 , 45 , 47 , 48 18-22 .7 , 8 , 11 , 12 , 16 16 17 , 18 18 19-22 22 22 ...
... effects of the new system . The President's views Page . 14 7 -7 , 8 , 11 , 12 8 .8 , 21 , 22 10 , 11 9 10 10 10 , 11 10 , 11 9 11 11 , 12 12 13 .13 , 45 , 46 , 49 .14 , 45 , 47 , 48 18-22 .7 , 8 , 11 , 12 , 16 16 17 , 18 18 19-22 22 22 ...
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... effects of the new system . The number of promotions of those appointed under the rules in this service during the year has been 55 . ( 3. ) There have been during the year 109 cases in which the proba- tionary appointments of six ...
... effects of the new system . The number of promotions of those appointed under the rules in this service during the year has been 55 . ( 3. ) There have been during the year 109 cases in which the proba- tionary appointments of six ...
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... effect of the new system heeded by many , and even by some writers of distinction , that they express their ad- herence to the system by declaring themselves in favor of " civil service , " as if that meant anything , or we had not ...
... effect of the new system heeded by many , and even by some writers of distinction , that they express their ad- herence to the system by declaring themselves in favor of " civil service , " as if that meant anything , or we had not ...
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... effect upon the action of the Commission . * * It is necessary , however , to say that the Commission sometimes receives letters or oral statements from members of Congress which show pretty clearly that they have forgotten that section ...
... effect upon the action of the Commission . * * It is necessary , however , to say that the Commission sometimes receives letters or oral statements from members of Congress which show pretty clearly that they have forgotten that section ...
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... effect . No State now has any claim over another upon any particular vacancy , or any " quota " upon the old theory . The civil service act requires all appoint- ments to the classified departmental service made subsequent to July 16 ...
... effect . No State now has any claim over another upon any particular vacancy , or any " quota " upon the old theory . The civil service act requires all appoint- ments to the classified departmental service made subsequent to July 16 ...
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Page 54 - ... of the United States, and no clerk or employee of any department, branch, or bureau of the executive, judicial, or military or naval service of the United States, shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or receive, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving, any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose whatever...
Page 51 - Such examinations shall be practical in their character, and so far as may be shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
Page 16 - An act to regulate and improve the civil service of the United States...
Page 95 - This treaty shall be ratified by the President of the United States of America, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof; and by the President of the Mexican republic, with the previous approbation of its general Congress ; and the ratifications shall be exchanged in the city of Washington, or at the seat of government of Mexico, in four months from the date of the signature hereof, or sooner if practicable.
Page 91 - If all the year were playing holidays, To sport would be as tedious as to work ; But, when they seldom come, they wished-for come, And nothing pleaseth but rare accidents.
Page 53 - ... representations concerning the same, or concerning the person examined, or who shall wilfully furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined...
Page 95 - ... citizens and subjects with the exception of contraband of war, shall be exempt from capture or seizure on the high seas or elsewhere, by the armed vessels or by the military forces of either party...
Page 46 - Make an annual report to the governor for transmission to the legislature, showing its own action, the rules and regulations and the exceptions thereto in force, and the practical effects thereof and any suggestions it may approve for the more effectual accomplishment of the purposes of this act.
Page 51 - The three commissioners shall each receive a salary of three thousand dollars a year, and each of said commissioners shall be paid his necessary traveling expenses incurred in the discharge of his duty as a commissioner.
Page 52 - Columbia upon the basis of population as ascertained at the last preceding census. Every application for an examination shall contain, among other things, a statement, under oath, setting forth his or her actual bona fide residence at the time of 57 k making the application, as well as how long he or she has been a resident of such place. Fourth, that there shall be a period of probation before any absolute appointment or employment aforesaid.