The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-01-10


Government purposes, and also an appropriation Of
as much money as can be properly expended toward
the erection Of Government buildings.
PROTECTION OF nnusRtSTs-
During this fiscal year the number ofimmigrants,
ignorant Of our laws and habits, and coming into
our country annually has become so great, and tie
impositlons practsed upon them so numerous aud
hagrnt that suggest Congressional action for their
protection. 1t to fair subject Of legsia-
ton by Congress cannot now state as fully as
desire the nature Of the complaints made by immi-
grants Of the treatment they receive, but win en-
deavor to do so during the session Of Congress- par
ticularly if the should receive your attention
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
It has been the aim Of the Administration 70 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
II bad men have secured places it has been the ault
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 sense OF the grave responsibility
which such a course devolves upon them. \ civil
abuse is much desired In mercantile pursuits the
business man who gives letter Of recommendation
to a friend 10 enable him to obtain credit from
stranger is regarded as morally responsible for the
integrity of his friend and his ability to meet his OBJ
legations. reform which would enforce this prin-
cpe against all eudorsers Of persons rpublic place
would insure great caution in making recommends
tons \ salutary lesson has been taught the care
rftar
of prosecutions and convictions Of the 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 reereant to
the trusts coufded to them, in elevating to public
Office none but those who possess the confidence Of
the honest and yirtuous who twill always efound,
comprise the majority Of the community in which
they live.
In my Messageto Congress one year ago, urgent
y recommended a reform in the civil service Of the
country. In conformity with that recommendation,
Congress, in the ninth section Of " 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 inauguratc a civil service REFORM and placed upon
him the responsibility Of doing Under the au-
thority of said Act convened Board Of gentlemen
CluuCHtl1 HuhilhNu III TUT WIN O." eeft9s iN
regulations to effect the needed reform Their labors
are yet completed but it is believed that they
will succeed in dcysiug pan which can be adopt
ed the great relief Of the Executive the heads Of
Departments and members Of Congress, and which
will rebound to the true interest Of the public ser
vice Atall events the experiment shall have a fair
trial.
CONCLUSION.
Tbove tbrs haati1v srr,r,o5 ny, ~, or,-,4fc7. r
the Government during the last year. and made such
suggestions as occur to me TO be proper for your
consideration. 1 submit them with a confidence
that your combined actions win be wise statesman
like, and in the best interest Of the whole country
L. s. GRANT, President
Ereciliire Mansion, December 4, 1871.