Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Speech of Thomas A. Jenckes, of Rhode Island: On the Bill to Regulate the Civil Service of the United States and Promote the Efficiency Thereof (1868)"" is a historical document that contains the full text of a speech given by Thomas Allen Jenckes on the topic of civil service reform in the United States. The speech was given in 1868, during a time when the federal government was facing significant challenges in terms of corruption and inefficiency within its civil service. Jenckes, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island, was a strong advocate for reforming the civil service system to improve its effectiveness and reduce corruption.In his speech, Jenckes argues in favor of a bill that would establish a merit-based system for hiring and promoting civil servants, rather than the current system of political patronage. He contends that such a system would promote efficiency, reduce corruption, and ensure that the most qualified individuals are selected for government positions. Jenckes also discusses the history of civil service reform in the United States, including previous attempts to address these issues and the challenges that have been faced in implementing meaningful reform.Overall, ""Speech of Thomas A. Jenckes, of Rhode Island: On the Bill to Regulate the Civil Service of the United States and Promote the Efficiency Thereof (1868)"" provides valuable insight into the history of civil service reform in the United States and the challenges that have been faced in addressing issues of corruption and inefficiency within the federal government. It is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the history of American government and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
