I have suggested to the heads of the Executive Departments that they consider whether a record might not be kept in each bureau of all those elements that are covered by the terms 'faithfulness' and 'efficiency', and a rating made showing the relative merits of the clerks of each class, this rating to be regarded as a test of merit in making promotions.
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As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.
An examination of the records of the Attorney-General's office as to the amount of business in the courts in these districts leads me to believe that two districts would provide amply for the disposition of all public and private cases.
The law creates two new officers, whose aggregate compensation may be $12,000 per annum, without, it seems to me, a justifying necessity.
No provision is made for a continued discharge of the duties of marshal and district attorney by the present incumbents.
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