Congress, I should also say, passes on the reports of the outgoing heads of departments, and a disapproval renders any one of them ineligible for President.

But it is rare, indeed, that the nation has occasion for other sentiments than those of gratitude toward its high officers.

As to their ability, to have risen from the ranks, by tests so various and severe, to their positions, is proof in itself of extraordinary qualities, while as to faithfulness, our social system leaves them absolutely without any other motive than that of winning the esteem of their fellow citizens.

Corruption is impossible in a society where there is neither poverty to be bribed nor wealth to bribe, while as to demagoguery or intrigue for office, the conditions of promotion render them out of the question." "One point I do not quite understand," I said.

"Are the members of the liberal professions eligible to the presidency?
and if so, how are they ranked with those who pursue the industries proper ?" "They have no ranking with them," replied Dr.Leete.