The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-04

own views distinctly Understood, add upon my inau.
gurntion my accord with the public opinion stated
~ terms believed to be plain and imam oiguous Ny
experience IN the Executive duties has strongly
or med the belief IN the great advantage the country
would ana In observing strictly the plan Of
the constitution which Imposes upon the
Executive , me sole duty and resPonsibiitv
81 The selection OF those federal officers By law
are appointed. not elected and which, in like manner.
assigns 10 tho Senate the complete right advise and
who the House OF Representatives stands az the
pubic censor OF the periormance OF official duties,
With the prerogavc OF investigation and prosecution
IN all cases OF dsrelciion The blemshcs and rnpsr-
fectons 10 the civu service may, think traced
10 most cases TO pracucai confusion OF the
tho government Ny purpose in this respect
has been TO return 70 the system established BY the
fundame law and this viii the heariest CO.
operation aud most cordial understanding with the
senate ana House OF Representatives. Ths practical
difficulties In tho selection OF numerous officors for
posts Vi widely varying responsibilities and duties
are acknowledged to be very great No system can
be expected 10 secure absolute freedom from
and Tho beginning OF any attempted change OF custom
quite likely 10 be more embarrassed 10 this respect
than any subsequent PERIOD II IS here that the
sttulon seems TO mo 10 prove It's claim TO
the great wisdom accorded to H. II gives to tho
Executive the assistance OF tho knowledge aud expert
OF the Senate which. when acting upon nomlnA-
lions, TO which thoy may DO ds.Dterested and in
parta judges. secures as strong guarantee Ut iree
a9% Q, errors o. imporanee as = psrnsps possible
public advantage OF making all nominations
as nearly possible impsrsouai in the sense
OF being tree from nero caprice or favor
in tho selection; and ia those officers IN
which special traung Is OF greatly increased value,
believe SUCH rule to the tenure Oh once should
obtain may inaucc OF proper qualifications 10
apply themselves industrously 10 the Task OF becom
IN: p,oas,1n,' Bearing m, ,ae.s things 70 mind have
ordinate places usually madc upon the change OF the
general administraon. aud shall most heartily CO.
atizlng OF such methods sud rules OF admis.
to the public service and OF promotion
within II as may promise TO be most successful in
making thorough competency, efficiency and chsrac-
Ter the decisive tests IN those matters
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
ask the renewed attention OF Congress 70 what has
already been done by the Civil Service Commission
appointed In pursuance OF actsp Congross BY my pre-
dcccssor "a prepare and revise tho civil service
rules. In regard 10 much OF the departmental ser
vice. especially a. Washington Il may be didculs to
organize better system Inch has thus been
provided, and II Is now being used considorabie
extent under my direction. The commission has
snnronr,s.on las boon made Tor DAWN =. sH'
penses Believing that this commission has rendered
valuable Service and will be most useful agency in
improving tho ADM Illustration of tho civil service.
respectfully recommend that suitable appropriation,
to be Immediately available, DO made to enable Il
transmit 10 Congress as early as practicable a
report by the Chairman OF the Commission and ask
my opinion Will further promote tho Improvement OF
tho civil service.
During tho past yenr the Cnitcd States have con.
tinucd TO mapta,n peaceful relations with foreign
powers. Tho outbreak Of war between Russia and
Turkey. though al ono lime attended by grave
approximations as 70 It's snoct upon other Euro
pean nations, has had 10 tendency TO dls.
t tg tho amcaele relations existing between tbs
An attitude OF Just and impartial neutrality mas been
preserved and eratincd TO state that in tho mdst
governments haze shown desire 10 adhere
to Tho obligations OF all treaties with The United Slatos
and TO gvo due regard 70 the rights Of American cit
zens.
ny tho terms Of the treaty defining tho rights. i'm
muniues and privileges OF consus between Italy and
tho United States raIi0ed In 1858. either government
may after tho lapse OF ton years terminate the
existence Of the treaty, BY giving twelve months
ayang itself OF this facility. has now given the
CURED notice, and the treaty WILL accordingly, end
ever that sIe Italian ssvernmen. Wishes 10 rcoeS i.
In It's general scope, desiring only certain modaca.
tons IN some q ITS articles. In this disposition
concur, and shall hope that no serious obstacles may
intervene 10 prevent or delay the negotiation OF sat-
isfacsory treaty.
ization and exemption from military service have
continued 10 arise In cascs OF Immigrant from Got
The provisions OF the treaty OF February o. 1855
however, have proved TO DO ample and judlcious
that the Lsgaton OF the United States at Berlin has
boon sblo 10 adjust all claims arising uudor H.
only without dstrmcnt 70 tho amicabe relations
listing between the Two governments, but Il 10
believed without injury Or injustice 70 dyiy
naturaIzed American citizena IL Is desirable
that the treaty originally made with the North Ger
man Union 10 1867 should now be extended 90 a. 10
apply equally TO ell the States OF tho Empire OF Cor.
many.
The invitation OF tho government Of France to par
turs, industry and the fue arts, 10 be held
AZ Paris during tho coming wear, Was sub
session. /. IS not doubted that i,s acceptance
by the United States and well selected exhibton Of
the products Of American industry on that occasion
will tena TO stimulate International commerce and
emigration as we'll as 10 promote the traditional
friendship between tho two countries
A question arose some time SINCE NJ TO the proper
meaning OF tho oxiradion ARTICLES OF tho treaty OF
1912 between tho United States Great Britain.
Both governments, however, are now in accord in
hA hAt mt ma
that should be allowed 10 Illustrate
The ends OF justice to disturb tho friendship be-
has arisen In accomplishing tho exiraoit,on OF
criminals when necessary. IL 10 probable that all
aud II need DO, moro explicit declarations be mado In
Tns Fishery Commission. under articles Is 70 "a
session Halifax Tho result Of tho deliberations OF
commission Is made public by the Comm ssioners
and will be communicated TO Congress-
treaty tor tho protection OF trade marks has boon
negotiated with Great Britain, which has been sub-
mittod 10 the Senate Tor It's consideration.
OUR SISTER RKPuBLc.
The revolution which recently occurred In Mexico
followed by tho accession OF the successful parry
power and the installation OF It's choi General Por-
hrlo Daz. In the Presidential ofhce. IL has boon tho
custom OF tue United States whom such changes OF
nsvs n'a nc. sI.,," 20
facto government as soon as u should appear 70
have the approval OF tho Mexican people, and should
manifest disposition TO adhere 10 the obligations OF
treaties and international friendship In tho present.
oclal recognition has deferred By the
occurrences the RIO Grande border, the OF
which have already been communicated 10 each House
OF Congress 10 their respective resolutions
OF inquiry. Assurances have been received that
authorities A. the tho Mexican government nave
both tbs disposition md the power 10 prevent aud
punish such unlawful nvnsions and dcpredatiouB Il IL
earnestly to be hoped that events may prove these
assurances we'll founded. Tho best Interests Of
both countries require the maintenancs OF peace upon
the border and the development OF commerce between
the two Republics IL 10 gratifying 10 add that
this temporary interruption VI Official roa-
tons has not prevented due attention by
tho representatives OF tho United States IN
Mexico TO tho protection OF American citizens.
tar practicable Nor has II incrferod with tho
prom pt payment Of tho amounts due from Mexico 10
the United states under tile Treaty Of July. T. 1868,
and tho awards OF the joint CON mission. While 40
not anticipate an interruption OF friendly relations
With Mexico, yot cannot but look with somo solicit.
tude upon CONTINUANCE OF border disorders expos.
ing the Two countries to limitations OF popular feeling
ana mischances OF action which arc naturally
unfavorablo TO complete amity. Firmly determined
that nothing shall DO wanting my pavs
TO promote good understanding between tho two
nations, yet must ask tho attention OF Congress 10
tho actual occurrences The border, thai the
and properly Of citizens may DO adequat pro-