The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-12-16

gest congressional action for their protection. 1t
seems to me the affair is subject Of legs alton by
Congress. l cannot now state as fully as l desire
the nature of the complaints by immigrants of the
treatment they receive, but will endeavor to do so
during the session of Congress, particularly if the
subject should receive your attention.
The Tariff on Taxes.
reoomn end that all taxes from internal sources
be abolished. except those on spurious vinous and
malt liquors, and tobacco in its various FORMS from
careful estimate be made of the amount OF surplus
revenue collected under the present laws after pro
vidng for the current expenses of the rnment,
the internal account, and sinking fund and that
this surplus be reduced IN such manner as TO afford
There are many articles not produced at home such
but little revenue is derived but Which enter into
general use. Such articles recommend 20 be placed
the free lists. Should further reduction prove
advisable, would then recommend th.t u be made
up articles which can bear It without disturbing
h sbof OF reducing 'n' wages Oh American
have not entered into figures, because to do 80
would repeat all that laid before you in the
report OF the secretary of the Treasury the present
salaries but provide for shares in all seizures which
at principal ports OF entry particularly raise the com
ways seemed to as II this system must at times
work perniciously.
II holds an induce.uent TO dishonest men, shonld
such get possession of these Offices to be lack in their
scrutiny of goods entered to enable them finally TO
make large seizures. Your attention is respectfully
invited to this subject.
The civil Service.
1t has been the aim of the administration en-
force honesty and efficiency In all public Offices,
Every pu bile servant, who has violated the trust
placed in him has been proceeded AGAINST with all
it has been the fault OF the system established by law
and customs, for making appointments, or tho fault
of those who recommend for government positions
persons not sui ciently veil known to them person
ally give letters dorsing the character of
office seekers without proper of the grave
sponsibiIity which such course devoIves upon them
civil service reform which can correct this abuse
is much desired. In mercantile pursuits, the bust
ness man who gives letter of recommendation to a
friend, TO enable him to obtain credit from stran-
GER is regarded morally responsible for the teg
rity OF his friend and his ability to meet his obliga
A reformatory law, which would enforce this prin-
ciple 4gainst all endorsers of for public
places, would ensure great caution in making
mendations. sautary lesson has been taught the
careless and dishonest servant in the number
OF prosecutions and convictions of the Ia years
II is gratifying to notice the favorable change which
Is taking place the country in bringing
punishment those who have proved recreant TO the
trust confded in them, and in elevatng to public
ofic none but those who possess the confidence OF
honest and yirtuous men, who will always be found
to comprise the majority of the community in which
they I'VE In my message TO Congress one year ago
urgently recommended reform in the civil
of tho country. In conformity with that recommend
alton Congress- in the 9Th section of an act making
approximations for sundry civil expenses of the gov
erninent and Tor orher purposes, approved March g.
ISL gave the necessary autt GRITTY 10 the executive TO
inauguraJe civil service ed lrm, and placed upon
him the responsibility Of doing so. Under the author
ity Of said act, | convened a board of gentlemen
eminently qualified for the work to devise
rules and regulations to effect form.
Their abors are not yet complete but it is believed
that they will succeed in devising a plan which can
be adopted to the great relief of the executive the
which viii rebound the the public ser,
trial.
Conclusion.
! have thus hastily summed mp the operations of
the Government during the past year. and made such
sderation I submit them with confidence fhst
your combined action will be wise, statesmanlike
and in the best interests of tho whole county
Executive Mansion. Dec 4th, ls7l