The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-12-13

law are appointed, not elected, aid which in like
right to advise, and consent to reject TIE nonin
ai.ons made; while the House CT Representatives
stands the public censor of the performance Of
official duties with the prerogative Of Investigation
IN an of dereiiction- The blemishes and
imperfections n 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
fundamental law, and TO do this with the heartiest
cooperation and most cordial understanding with
itical difficulties in the selection of numerous Of
fcers for posts of widcly-varying responsibilities
and duties are acknowledged to be very great. No
system be expected to- secure absolute freedom
from mistakes, and the beginning of any attempted
change Of custom is quite likely te be more en-
barrassed in this respect than any sub
stitution seems to most prove It's claim
to the great wisdom accorded to It. 1t
gives to the Executive the assistance of til knowi
edge and experience of the Senate, which, When
acting upon nominations as to which they may be
dlint rested and inI aral Judges secures strong
guaranty of freedom ffqul errors of importance
as is perhaps possible in human affairs. In addi-
ton to III I recognize the public advantage of
making sn nominations as nearly as possible I'M
personal; in the sense of being free from mere
Offices where special training of greatly increased
value, believe slch rule as to tie tenure OF office
saou obtain as may induce men OF proper quaihcac
tons 10 apply tn industrousy the task of
becoming proficient. Bearing these things IN mind,
I have endesvoied 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
81 sematizing OF such methods and rules of admis-
sion to the public service and of promotion within
it as may promise to be most successful in making
thorough competency. efficiency and character the
decisive tests in these matters. i-
ask the renewed attention of Congress to what
has already been done by the Civil Service Com
mission appointed il pursuance OF the sct OF Con-
gress by my predecessor, to prepare and revise the
cfvi.service rules. In regard to much OF the de-
part,nent service, especially at Washington, 1t may
be difficult to organize better system than that
which has thus been provided, and it is being
USED G considerable extent, under my direc-
ton The commission has ssI a legal existence
although for several years no appropriation has been
made for defraylng its expenses. Believing that
this commission has rendered valuable service and
will be most unusual agency in improving the ad-
minisration of the civil service, respectf uy rec
ommend that suitable appropriation be inmedi-
atey made to enable it TO continue its service. 1t is
my purpose to transmit to Congress, as early as
practicable the report by tae Chairman of the
mission and to asa your attention to such measures
upon this subject as, in my opinion, viii further
promote the improvement OF the civil service.
T, reign Relations.
During the past year the United States has con-
hnued to maintain peaceful relation with the for
eign powers. The outbre ak of war between Russia
Turkey, though at time attended by grave ap-
prehensicn as to its effect upon other European
tons has had no tendency to disturb the amicaple
relations existing between the United States and
each of the two Spntending powers. An attitude OF
just and impartial neutrality has been preserved
and gratifed to state that in the midst of their
hostities, both the Russian and the Turkish Gov.
ernments have shown an earnest desire to adhere
| the obligations of all treaties with the United
States, and give due regard to the tights Of Ameri
can citizens. -....
Italy
By the terms of the treaty defining the rights
in1nunities and privileges of Consus betwee ftag
and the United ates ratified in 1868, either Gov
ernment may, after the lapse of ten years. term u
ate the existence OF the treaty, by giving twelve
months notice of its intention. The Government q
Italy, avaihag itself Of this facility, has gve1
the required notice, and the treaty viii acoardingl,
| end on the 18th of September 1873 1t is under
Stood however, that the Italian Goyerpm. wishes
to renew It in its general scoIe describing only Ger
tain notifications in some of its al ticles. In th
disposition concur, and hall hope that no Serious
obstacles may intervene to prevent OF delay the
I gotiation Of satisfactory treaty
Passports, Naturalization, Etc
| Numerous questions in regard to passports nat
| urahzauon. and exemption from military servic
have continued to arise in the cases of eIniarant
| from Germany, who have returned to their nativ
country. The provisions OF the treaty OF Feb. %
| 1868, however have proved to De SO ample and 81
Judic Gus that the Legation OF the United States
| under it. only without detriment to the anica
! BILE relations existing between the two Govern
mens, but, it is believed, without injury inius
tice duly uraliHed American citizens 1t de
| sirable that the treaty originally made with tn
North German Union, in 1867, should be ex
tended to apply equally to all the states of tn
empire of Germany.
The Paris Exposition
The invitation OF the Government of France t
participate in the Exposition of he products agrj
culture, industry and fine arts, to be held at Pari
during the coming year, submitted to your con
| liberation at the extra session. 1t is not doubfe
that it's acceptance by the United States and well
dustry that occasion, will tend to stimulate In
ternationel commerce and emigration, as well as t
promote the traditional friendship between the tyF
countries.
! Extradtior.
a question arose some time since as to the prope
meaning of the extradition articles of the treaty
1872 between the United States and Great Britain
Both Governments, however, now in accord il
the belief that the question is not that should
frustrRta the ends of iustJca tn
the friendship between the two nations, and no &c
rious difficulty has arisen in accomplishing the
tradition of criminals when necessary 1t is probabl
that the points of disagreement will in due time b
settled, and, if need be, explicit declaration
| be made in new treaty.
The Fishery Question.
The Fishery Commission under articles 1s an,
35, treaty of Washington, has concluded its session
| The result of the deliberations of the commission
as made public by the Commissioners, will be com
municated to Congress.
Trademarks
treaty for the protection of trademarks ha
been negotiated with Great Britain, which has bee.
submitted to the Senate for its consideration.
Mexico.
The revolution which recently occurred in Mexic
was followed by the accession of the successful
party to power and the installation of its chief Gen
era, Portrio Diaz in the Presidential Office. 1t ha
been the custom Of the Unitei States when sucl
changes of government have heretofore occurred il
Mexico, to recognize and enter into official relation
with the de facto Government as soon as it shoul
appear to have The approval of the Mexican people
| and should manifest disposition to adhere to III
obligations of treaties and international Friendship
| In the present such official recognition ha
been deferred by the occurrences on the Rio Grand
border, the records of which have already been com
mupicated to each house of Congress, in answer t
| their respective resolutions Of inquiry. --
assurances have been received that the authori
ties at the seat OF the Mexican Government hav
both the disposition and the power to prevent an
punish such unlawful lnvaslons and depredations
It is earnestly to be hoped that events may prov
these assurances to he well founded. The best In
terests of both countries require the maintenance
peace upon the border and the development Of com
merce between the two republics It is gratify
to add that this temporary interruption of officia
relations has not prevented due attention by tn
representatives of the United States in Mexie
far practicable, mas II inter fered wit
the prompt payment of the amounts due from Mex
ico to the United Sates under the treaty of July
1865 and the awards CT the joint commission
While 1 do not expect interruption of the friend
ly relations with Mexico, yet cannot but look wit
some soiieltude upon continuance OF the borde
disorders, exposing the two countries to initia
| lions of popular feeling and mischances Of actio
which naturally unfavorabie TO complete anity
| Firmly determined that nothing shall be wsntin
on my part TO promote good understanding Ne
tween the two nations Iyet must ask the atteItio1
of Congress to the actual occurrences the boT
der, that the lives and property of citizens ma
be adequately protected and peace preserved
The Cuban War.
Ano' her year has passed without bringing to
close the protracted contest between the Spanish
Government and the insurrection in the island O
| Cuba. While the United States has sedulousiy ab
oeSihcu ally Ii C9ntrONtEsy
it is impossible not to feel that 1t is attended by
dents affecting the rights cf american citizens
apart-from the effect of the hostilities trad
! between the United States and Cuba Their pro
gress is inevitably accompanied by complaints
having less foundation, of searches arrests
embargees and oppressive taxes upon the property o
american residents. and of unprovoked interfer
ence with American vessels and commerce. 1t il
due to the Government of Spain to say that during
the past year it has promptly G-savowed and Offered
reparation for any unauthorized acts OF undul.
jealous subordinates whenever such acts have beer
brought to its attention Nevertheless such occur
rences not but tend to excite feelings of annoy
ance. suspicion and resentment, which great,
| TO be deprecated between the respective subject
i and citizens of two friendly powers.
Venezuela.
6ersy sorfr