In the debate over civil service reform, did garfield seem to favor the

stalwarts or the reformers?

James Garfield was 20th president of US and was the first sitting member of congress to be elected as a president. Civil services reform act was passed on 16th Jan 1883 by president Chester A Arthur.  The act allowed to appoint people on various government posts on basis of their merit, instead of political patronage and outlawed the spoiler system.

James A Garfield favoured the reformers because of their stand about civil service reform which was necessary for the american government during his presidency.

b. sec, foreign relations