The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04

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may promise 70 be most successful 10
making thorough competency, efficiency
and character 10 be the decisive tests In
these matters. Task renewed attention Of
Congress 10 what has already been done by
the Civil Service Commission, appointed
i1putsuance otan act Of Congress, by my
predecessors, 10 prepare and revise the
Civil Service rules. In regard 10 much Of
the Civil Service, especially at WASH
ington, Il may be difficult to organize
a better system than that which
has thus been provided. II Is now
being used 10 considerable ex-
extent under my direction. The Com.
mission has still a legal existence, al
though for several yelrs no Rppropria.
lions have been made for deiraying the
expenses. Believing this Commission
has rendered valuable service, and will
be most useful agency In improving
the administration Of the civil service, |
respectfully recommend that a suitable
appropriation, to he Immediately avail.
able, be made 10 enable Il 10 continue la
labor. 1t Is my purpose 10 transmit to
Congress as early as practicable, report
made by the Chairman Of the Commits.
sion, and 10 ask your attention 10 such
measures on this subject a., in my Opin-
ion, will further promote the improve
ment Of the Civil Service.
During the past year the United States
have continued 10 maintain peaceful re.
relations with foreign powers. The OUT
break OF war between Russia and Turkey,
though at onetims attended by grave ap.
ptehensions as TO ils effect on the other
European nations, has had no tendency
10 disturb the amicable relations existing
between them and the two Intending pow
ers. An attitude oijlst aud impartial neil.
ttality has been preserved, and am
gratifed to state that In the midst Of their
hostilities both the Russian and Turkish
governments have shown an earnest dis
position to adhere to the obligations OF
all their treaties with the United StateS,
and to give due regard TO the rights Of
American citizens. BY the terms Of the
treaty defining the rights, immunities and
privileges OF COnsuls between Italy and
the United States, ratified in 1868, either
government may, after the lapse OF ten
years, terminate the existence Of the
treaty by giving l2 months notice Of It's
intention. The government OF Italy,
ayailing itself Of this facility, has now
given the required notice, and the treaty
will accordingly end on the 18th OF Sep
TENDER, 1878. II isunderstood, however,
that the Italian government wishes 10 re.
new it in it, general scope, desiring only
certain notifications in some articles. In
this disposition 1 concur, and shall hope
that no serious obstacles may intervene
to prevent or delay the negotiation Of
satisfactory treaty.
GERMAN EMPIRE.
Numerous questions in regard 10 pass
ports, naturalization and exemption from
military service have continued 10 arise
in the cases OF emigrants from Germany
who have returned to their native places.
The provisions Of the treaty Of Feb. %,
1868, however, have proved 10 be 80 am.
pie and 80 iudicious that the Legation Of
the United States at Berlin has been able
to adjust all claims arising under it, not
only without detriment to the amicable
relations existing between the two gov.
ernments, but il is believed without in.
jury or injustice TO any duly naturalizsd
American citizens. 1t ia desirable that
the treaty originally made with the
NorthGerman Union in 1868 should now
be extended so as 10 apply equally 10 all
the States Of the Empire OF Germany.
PARIS EXPOSITION.
The invitation OF the government Of
France to participate in the Exposition
Of the products OF agriculture, industry
and fine arts, to be held in Paris during
the coming year, was submitted for your
consideration at the extra session. II
ia not doubted that its acceptance
by the United States, and a we'll selected
exhibition OF the products Of American
industry on that occasion will tend 10
stimulate international commerce and
emigration, rs we'll az to promote the
friendship between the two countries.
A question arose some time since rs TO
the proper meaning oil the extradition
articles Of the treaty Of 1915 between the
United States and Great Britain. Both
governments however, ara now in accord
in the belief that the question is not one
that should be allowed to Illustrate the
ends oil Justice or disturb the friendship
between The two nations. No serious diff.
Guilty has arisen in accomplishing the
extradition Of criminals when necessary.
Itis probable that all the points Of disa.
greement wall III due time be settled, and
II need be more explicit declarations will
made in new treaty.
The Fishery Commission, under Arti.
Gle XVIII 10 XIV OF the Treaty OF
Washington, has concluded its session at
Halifax. The result OF the deliberations
OF the Commission ia made public by the
Commissioners and will be communicated
to Congress.
TRADE MARKS.
A treaty for the protection Of trade
marks has been negotiated with Great
Britain, which has been submitted 10 the
Senate torits consideration.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
The revolution which recently occur.
red in Mexico was followed by the ac-
cession OF the successful party to power
and the installation Of its chief general,
Porfero DIaz, into the Presidential Office.
1t has been the custom OF the United
States when such changes Of government
have heretofore occurred in Mexico 10
recognize and enter into official relations
with the de foeto government as soon as it
should appear to have the approval OF
the Mexican people, and should manifest
a disposition to adhere to the obligations
Of treaties and international friendship,
In the present case such official rec ogni-
tion has been affected by the occurrences
on the Rio Grande border, the records Of
which have already been communicated
OF each House Of Congress. In answer to
their respective questions OF inquiry.
Assurances have been received that the |
authorities at the seat Of the Mexican
government have both the disposition
and the power to prevent and punish such
unlawful inyasions and depredations. II
is earnestly to be hoped that events may
prove these assurances 10 be we'll found. |
cd. The best interests Of both countries
require the maintenance OF peace upon
the border, and the development Of COM
merce between the two republics. II is
gratifying TO add that this temporary in.
corruption Of official relations hai not
prevented due attention by the represen.
tatives Of the United Statea in Mexico