Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"Convinced that the people of New York and of the country generally wish the New York custom-house to be administered solely with a view to the public interest, it is my purpose to do all in my power t..."

"I regard it as my plain duty to suspend the officers in question and to make the nominations now before the Senate, in order that this important office may be honestly and efficiently administered."

"The custom-house in New York collects more than two-thirds of all the customs revenues of the Government."

"The New York custom-house should be placed on the same footing with the New York post-office."