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Show How Wade Hampton Would Fix It Washington, December 24. Senator Wade Hampton talks freely about his proposed pro-posed legislation to prevent Congressmen from soliciting appointments for friends and constituents. Congressmen, he says, should be left free to Attend to the business for j which they were sent to Washington-legis- . lation for the people of the United States- t not merely to become office j brokers. It was solely with a view ; remedying this evil that he introduced his resolution in the Senate, and he hopes it will pass both houses of Congress. The appointing powers and Congressmen, too, are sick and heartily disgusted with the scramble for office, for nothing else can be attempted now in ' Washington ' with - any certainty of success Business of all kinds is blocked, and the time and attention of the people's servants diverted from their proper duties. The Senator intends, as soon as Congress reassembles after the holiday recess, re-cess, to press his resolution earnestly and vigorously. j |
