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The establishment of a real change in the system of appointments and of office-holding control invited a severe contest, and success depended upon the courage and conviction of the Administration itself.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “The establishment of a real change in the system of appointments and of office-holding control invited a severe contest…”
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This statement emphasizes the challenges faced by the Administration in implementing changes to the appointment system.
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