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II. Reform within the party is difficult, if not impossible. (a) It is difficult because; (1) The better class of citizens will not take an active part in present party organization (Bryce, 1, p. 613); (2) An extensive organization is necessary; anti-snapper campaign. (b) It is often impossible because the machine controls the primaries; (1) By fraudulent checklists; (2) By force.

III. Recent reforms have been due to independent action where party fealty has failed. (a) Pension Reform; (b) Civil Service Reform; (c) Rejection of unfit candidates. Delamater; Maynard.

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