The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-12-06

law are appointed, not elected, and which in like
manner assigns to the Senate the complete
right to advise and consent to reject the nomin-
atoms made, while the House of Representatives
stands as the public censor of the performance of
official duties with the prerogatye Of investigation
in all cases of dereIction The bIemishes and
imperfectons in the civil service may as think
be traced in most cases to partial confusion of
the duties assigned to the several departments of
the Government. My purpose in this respect has
been to return to the system established by the
fundamental law, and to do this with the heartiest
cooperation and most cordial understanding with
the Senate and House of Representatives, the DO
Htical difficulties in the selection Of numerous Of
cers for posts of widely-varyipg responsibilities
and duties are acknowledged to be very great. No
system can be expected to secure absolute freedom
from mistakes, and the beginning Of any attempted
change Of custom is quite likely to be more en-
barrassed in this respect than any sub
sequent period. It is here that the con-
stitution seems to most prove it's claim
to the great wisdom accorded to 1t. II
gives to the Executive the assistance of tn knowl-
edge and experience of the Senate, which when
acting upon nominations as to which they may be
disinterested and impartial judges secures as strong
guaranty of freedom from errors of importance
as is perhaps possible in human affairs. In addi-
ton to this I recognize the public advantage Of
making all nominations nearly as possible i'm
personal, in the sense Of being free from mere
caprice or favor In these directions and In those
offices where special training is of greatly increased
value, believe such rule as to the tenure of Office
should obtain may induce of proper oualifica-
tons to apply themselves industriously the task of
becoming proficient. Bearing these things in mind
have endeavoredto reduce the number Of changes
In subordinate places usually made upon the
change of the general administration. and shall
most heartily cooperate with Congress in the better
systematizing of such methods and rules of adnis-
sion to the public service and of promotion within
1t as may promise to be most successful in making
thorough competency, efficiency and character the
decisive tests in these matters.
ask the renewed attention of Congress to what
has dxh XIV xys7
mission, appointed In pursuance of the act Of Con-
gress by my predecessor, to prepare and revise the
| civil-service rules In regard to much of the de-
partment service, especially at WASHINGTON 1t NAV
be difficult to organize better System than that
which has thus been provided, and It is now being
| used to a considerable extent, under NV direo-
| ton. The commission has still legal existence
although forseveral years no appropriation has been
made for defray1ng its expenses. Believing that
this commission has rendered valuable service and
will be most unusual agency in improving the adj
mlnistratiOn Of the civil service, respectfully rec
| ommend that suitable appropriation be imrnedi-
atey made to enable it to continue Its service It is
my purpose to transmit to Congress, as early as
practicable, the report by the Chairman of the COM
mission, and to ask your attention to such measures
upon this subject as in my opinion, will further
| promote the improvement of the civil service.
= Foreign Relations.
| During the past year the United States has COR
tnued to maintain peaceful relation with the for
| eign powers. The outbreak of war between Russia
Turkey, though at one time attended by grave ay-
prehens1on as to its effect upon other European ma
TONS has had no tendency to disturb the amicable
| relations existing between the United States and
each Of the two cOntending powers. An attitude of
| just and impartial neutrality has been preserved
and gratifed to state that in the midst OF their
hoshlties, both the Russian and the Turkish Gov
ernoents have shown earnest desire to adhere To
the obligations Of all treaties with the United
States, and give due regard to the rights of Aer-
can citizens.
Italy.
By the terms Of the treaty defining the rights.
immunities and privileges of Consuls between Italy
and the United States ratified in 1858 either Gov
eminent may, after the lapse of ten years. ternn-
ate the existence Of the treaty, by giving twelve
months notice of its intention. The Government of
Italy, awaiting itself Of this facility has now given
the required notice, and the treaty will accordingly
end on the 18th of September, 1873. It is under
stood, however, that the Italian Government wishes
to renew it in its general scope describing only cer
tain notifications in some of it's articles In this
disposition concur and shall hope that no serious
obstacles may intervene to prevent delay the ne
gotiation Of a satisfactory treaty.
Passports, Naturalization, Etc,
Numerous questions in regard to passports nat
uralization, and exemption from military service
have continued to arise in the cases Of emigrants
from Germany, who have returned to their native
country. The provisions of the treaty of Feb 90
1868, however, have proved to be so ample and 20
judicious that the Legation of the United States az
Berlin has been able to adjust all claims arising
under it, not only without detrment to the AMIGA
BILE relations existing between the two Govern
ments, but it is believed, without injury or inius
tce to duly naturaized American citizens 1t is de-
sirable that the treaty originally made with the
North German Union, in 1867, should now be ex-
tended so as TO apply equally to all the states OF the
empire of Germany
The Paris Exposition
The invitation Of the Government of France to
participate in the Exposition Of The products aori
culture, industry and fine arts, to be held at Paris
L.
sideration at the extra session. It is not donb+ad
that its acceptance by the United States and we'll
selected exhibition of the products of American IN
dusry on that occasion, Will tend to stimulate in
ternationel commerce and emigration as well as tn
promote the traditional friendship between the two
countries.
Extradition.
question arose some time since as to the proper
meaning of the extraditoa articles of the treaty of
1912 between the United States and Great Britain
Both Governments, however, are now In accord in
the belief that the question is not that should be
allowed to Illustrate the ends of Justice or to disturb
the friendship between the two nations and no Sc
rious difficulty has arisen In accomplishing the ex-
tradition of criminals when necessary. tits probable
that the points OF disagreement Will in due time be
settled and, if need be, explicit declarations
be made in new treaty.
The Fishery Question.
The Fishery Commission under articles IL and
35 treaty of Washington, has concluded its session
The result of the deliberations of the Commission
made public by the Commissioners, will be COM
municated to Congress.
Trademarks.
treaty for the protection of trademarks has
been negotiated with Great Britain, which has been
submitted to the Senate for its consideration,
Mexico.
The revolution which recently occurred in Mexico
was followed by the accession of the successful
party to power and the installation of it's chief Cen
eral, Porfrio Diaz in the Presidential Office it has
been the custom of the United States, when such
changes of government have heretofore occurred in
Mexico, to recognize and enter into official relations
with the de facto Government soon as it should
appear to have the approval of the Mexican people
and should manifest disposition to adhere to the
obligations Of treaties and international friendship
In the present case such official recognition has
been deferred by the on the Rio Grande
border the records of which have already been COM
municated to each house of Congress- in answer to
their respective resolutions Of inquiry.
Assurances have been received that the authori-
ties at the seat of the Mexican Government have
both the disposition and the power to prevent and
punish such unlawful invaslons and depredations
1t is earnestly to be hoped that events may prove
these assurances to be well founded. The best in
teress of both countries require the maintenance of
peace upon the border and the development of COM
MERGE between the two republics. It is gratifying
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