Chester Arthur - 1881-1885
-Arthur supports Conkling in the power struggle between Conkling and Garfield
-Identifies with the stalwart faction of the Republican party
-Utilizes the spoils system first outlined by Andrew Jackson
-After becoming president, Arthur tries to approach the presidency without being beholden to the stalwarts of the Republicans.
-Generally supports tariff reduction legislation
-Becomes a substantial backer of the Chinese exclusion Act now infamous on the west coast