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Half-Breed Republicans (view source)
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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 (the [[Secretary of the Treasury]]) removed Arthur from the position.<ref name=npsbasicinfo/>
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 (the [[Secretary of the Treasury]]) removed Arthur from the position.<ref name=npsbasicinfo/>
====Half-Breeds join Stalwarts against Hayes====
Hayes' decision to remove Arthur from the New York Customs House angered not only Stalwarts but even elicited the criticism of Half-Breeds who earlier stood side-by-side with the president, questioning the wisdom of the action.<ref>[https://pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/osushistory/chapter/the-key-political-issues-patronage-tariffs-and-gold/ The Key Political Issues: Patronage, Tariffs, and Gold]. ''University of Central Florida''. Retrieved November 20, 2021.</ref>
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