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The Collector of the Port of New York was a highly prized position, as the port functioned as a center of international trade between the United States and other countries.<ref name=npsbasicinfo>[https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/stalwarts-half-breeds-and-political-assassination.htm Stalwarts, Half Breeds, and Political Assassination]. ''National Park Service''. Retrieved November 20, 2021.</ref> Hayes vainly attempted to wrest control of appointments to the position from the Conkling machine to no avail, twice failing to appoint a like-minded political figure due to the successful congressional blockade initiated by the Stalwarts.

The Collector of the Port of New York was a highly prized position, as the port functioned as a center of international trade between the United States and other countries.<ref name=npsbasicinfo>[https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/stalwarts-half-breeds-and-political-assassination.htm Stalwarts, Half Breeds, and Political Assassination]. ''National Park Service''. Retrieved November 20, 2021.</ref> Hayes vainly attempted to wrest control of appointments to the position from the Conkling machine to no avail, twice failing to appoint a like-minded political figure due to the successful congressional blockade initiated by the Stalwarts.

Soon afterwards, Conkling appointed close ally and future president [[Chester A. Arthur]] to the post of Collector.<ref name=npsbasicinfo/> Arthur proved to be corrupt, giving away jobs only on the basis of party affiliation with no regard for competence and qualifications.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arthur-chester Arthur, Chester A.] ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved November 20, 2021.</ref> Hayes then investigated the Customs House, and along with John Sherman removed Arthur from the position.

Soon afterwards, Conkling appointed close ally and future president [[Chester A. Arthur]] to the post of Collector.<ref name=npsbasicinfo/> Arthur proved to be corrupt, giving away jobs only on the basis of party affiliation with no regard for competence and qualifications.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arthur-chester Arthur, Chester A.] ''Encyclopedia.com''. Retrieved November 20, 2021.</ref> Hayes then investigated the Customs House, and along with John Sherman removed Arthur from the position.<ref name=npsbasicinfo/>

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