The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-01-10
Government purposes, and also an appropriation OF
as much money as can be properly expended toward
the erection Of Government buildings.

Government purposes, and also an appropriation Of
as uch'money can be properly expended toward
the erection Of Government buildings.
PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANTS.
During this fiscal year the number ofimmigrauts,
ignorant Of our laws and habits, and coming into
our country annually has become so great, and the
impositions practised upon them so numerous and
fragrant that suggest Congressional action for their
protection. 1t seems to fair subject Of legsla
ton by Congress. cannot now state as fully
desire the nature Of the complaints made by immi-
grants of the treatment they receive, but viii
deavor to do during the session of Congress- par
tculary if the subject should receive your attention
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
1t has been the aim of the Administration to force
honesty and efficiency in all public servants. Every
official who has violated the trust placed in him has
been proceeded against with all the rgor of the law
If bad men have secured places it has been the fault
of the system established by law and custom for
making appointments, or the fault Of those who re-
commend for Government positions persons not
sufficiently well known to them personally, or who
give letters endorsing the character Of office seekers
without proper of the grave responsibility
which such a course devolyes upon them. A civil
service reform, which eau in measure correct this
abuse is much desired In mercantile pursuits the
businessman who gives letter of Recommendation
to a friend to enable him TO obtain credit from a
stranger is regarded morally responsible for the
integrity Of his friend and his ability NEE: his OBJ
legations. A reform which would enforce this prin-
cpe against all endorsers of persons for public place
would insure great caution in making recommended
tons. A salutary lesson has been taught the care
less and the dishonest servant in the great number
of prosecutions and convictions ofthe last two years
1t is gratifying to notice the favorable change which
is taking place throughout the country in bringing
to punishment those who have proved recreant to
the trusts confided to them, In eevating to public
office none but those who possess the confidence Of
the honest and virtuous who 1t win always be found,
comprise the majority of the community in which
they live.
In my Message to Congress one year ago, urgent
ly recommended reform in the civil service of the
country In conformity with that recommendation,
Congress- in the ninth section Of 4" An Act making
appropriation for suudry civil expenses Of Govern
ment and for other purposes" approved March Sd,
1871 gave the necessary authority to the Executive
to inaugurate civil service reform. and placed upon
him the responsibility Of doing Under the au-
thority of said Act convened Board ofgentlemen
eminently qualified for the work. to devise rules and
regulations to effect the needed reform Their abors
are not yet completed; but it is believed that they
will succeed in devisng plan which can be adopt
ed, to the great relief of the Executive the
Departments and members Of Congress, and which
will rebound to the true interest Of the public ser
vice. At all events the experiment shall have a fair
trial.
CONCLUSION.
1 have thus hastily summed up the operations OF
the Government during the last year. and made such
suggestions as occur to me to be proper for your /
consideration. l submit them with confidence I
that your combined actions will be wise statesman
like and in the best interest of the whole country
U. s GRANT, President.
Ezsc1rtire MaHsion, December T. 1871.