The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-12-06

acknowledged 70 be very great No system can
takes, ana the beginning OF an attempted change
OF custom Ia guile likely to be more embarrassed
IN TINS respect than any sn1sequent
seems 10 most prove ITS claim to
ne great wisdom accorded 10 It. II gives 10 the
EheeuuYN "a assistance OF the Knowledge ana
erperieneeN@ the Senate which, when acting npon
nominauOns as 70 winch they may be dlsinterest
ed anh Impartial judges, secures as strong a guar
aoy OF freedom OF errors Of Importance a. Is per
haps possible IN human affairs. To addition to
this, / recognize the public advantage OF making
All nominations as nearly as possible impersonal,
IN the sense OF being free from mere caprice or
favor IN these directions and IN those offices 10
which special training is OF greatly increased
value. claim such a rule as TO the tenure Of
ONCE should obtain as may induce men with
proper quaiineatious TO apply themselves indus.
trlOusly 70 the~Cd OF becoming protcients. Bear
ing these thneshn mind, 1 have enfeayOred TO
reduce the number OF changes IN subordinate
places usually made upon the change OF the gen.
eral Administration aud shall most cheerfully CO.
operate Win CONGRESS IN better system
izlng ~ such RFes and rules OF admission
the NpAGe<AT s3ice and OF promotion
within as may ssyomise TO be the most sucessrul
IN making thorough competency, efficiency and
character, the decisive tests IN these matters. !
ask renewed attention OF Congress to what has al.
ready been done BY the Civil Service Commission,
my predecessor, to prepare and revise the civil
service rules. In regard 10 much OF the depart
mental service, especially at Washington, IL may
De dlth5lt TO organize a better system than that
which \ has thus been provided and
is nov being used TO q considerable
extent under tny direction. The Commission has
a still legal existence, although for several years
no appropriation has been made for defraying It's
expenses. Believing that tins Commission has
rendered valuable service, and will be a most
useful agency IN improving the administration
OF the civil service, / respectfully that
a suitable approximation he immediately made TO
enable II 10 continue IT'S services. IL Ia NV par
lose 10 transmit TO Congress as early as practicable
The report by the chairman OF the Commission,
and to ask your attention 20 such measures 90
| IuIa anhtpQf nc N my nnlniOu puill mrThpp nYnmnfn
the Improvement Of the evil service.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
During the past year the United States have con-
tlnucd 10 maintain peaceful relations with foreign
Powers. The outbreak Of the war bet een Russia
ana Turkey, though at one time attended with
grave apprehension az TO It's effect upon other Ell
rOpean Nations, has had no tendency todlsturb the
amlcaOle relations existing between the United
States and each OF the two conteUding Powers.
An attitude OF just and impartial neutrality mas
been preserved. and ! am gratlfied 10 state that In
the midst OF their hOstIities both the Russian and
Turkish Governments nave shown an earnest de-
sire 10 adhere TO the obligations OF ali treaties
with the United States, and give due regard TO the
rights OF American citizens.
BY the terms OF the treaty defining the rights. i'm
munities aud privileges OF Consnls' be
tween Italy and the United States. made
IN 1868. either Government. after the
lapse OF ten years, NAV terminate the ex-
lsience Of the treaty by giving twelve months no
tice ofits intention. The Government OF Italy,
awaiting itself Of this fact, has now given the
REQUIRED notice, ana the treaty VIII accordingly
emu on tne l7tn Ut september, 1878. III IL un0er
Stood, however, that the Italian Government
wishes TO renew II in its general scope, desiring
only certain notifications in some OF its articles.
In this disposition | concur, and shall hope that
no serious obstacles may intervene TO prevent or
delay the negotiation OF q satisfactory treaty.
Numerous questions ID regard 10 passports,
naturalization and exemption from military ser
vice have continued 10 arise. In cases of eml.
grants from Germany who have returned 10 their
country, the provisions OF the treaty Of February
~, 1868, however, bave proved 10 be so ample and
so 1udiclOus that the Legation OF the United States
at Berlin has been able to adjust all claims arising
under II. not only without detrlment to the AMIGA
ments, but It Is believed without injury or injustice
70 duly naturallzed American citizens. II is desira-
BILE that the treaty originally made with the North
German Union in 1867 should now Do extended 80
as to apply equally to all the States OF the Empire
OF ermany.
PARIS EXPOSITION.
The invitation OF the Government OF
France to participate in the exposition OF the
products, agriculture, industry and the fine arts.
10 be held at Paris during the coming year, was
submitted for your consideration at the extra
session. IL Is not doubted that its acceptance
by the United States. and a well selected
exhibition OF the products OF American industry
tlOnal commerce aJfe immigration, AS well as 10
promote no the %'rS5tar. friendship between the
A question arosj equal time since as to the
me treaty Of 10 by then f6e United States
and Great Brit Governments. how.
ever, are now inl. de belief that the queS-
ton is not one thattced,s be allowed to Illustrate
the ends of justice, or TO disturb tina friend.
ship between the two Nations. No serious diti.
GUILTY has arisen in" accomplishing the eXtrad,tiOn
Of criminals when Necessary. 1t Is probable that
the points of disagreement viii IN due time be eet-
tied, and If need be more explicit declaration be
made in a new treaty.
The Fishery Commission, under Articles IS to
20 Of the Treaty OF Washington, has concluded its
session. The result Of the deliberations Of the
Commission, as made public BY the Commission.
ers, will be communicated to CouHress.
A n tina nFAtantlnn nj NFnnn a
been negotiated with Great Britain, which has
been submitted to the Senate for It's consideration,
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
The revolution which recently occurred in Mex.
leo was followed by the accession Of the successful
party 10 power, and the installation OF its ehiet
General, POrfiriO Diaz, in the Presidential office. II
has been the custom of the United States, when
such changes OF Government have heretofore oc-
CURED in MeXicD, TO recognize and enter INTO
Official relations with the de fdCtO Govern
ment as soon as II should appear to
have the approval Of the Mexican people, and
should manifest a dtspOsition TO adhere to the oh.
legations OF the treaties ana international friend.
ship. In the present case, such official recognition
has heen deferred by the occurrences on the Rio
GRANGE border. the records VI which have already
been communicated to each DOuse Of Congress N
answer 10 their respective resolutions 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 pun
ish such unlawful lnvaslOns and depTedatiODs,
1t Is earnestly to be hoped That events may prove
these assurances TO be well founded. TIE best
interests Of both countries require the mainte-
nance of peace on the borders, and the develop
ment of between the two Republics.
It is gratifying to add this temporary inter
rupuOn of official relations has not pre-
vented due attention by the repre-
sentatives of the United States In Mexico
to the protection of American citizens
as far as practicable, nor has II InterfeTed with the
prompt avmeni Of the amounts due from Mexico
10 the United States, under the treaty of July 4,
1868, and the awards Of the JOINT Commission.
While | DO not anticipate an interruption Of the
friendly relations with Mexico, yet ! can not but
look with some sollcltude upon a continuance OF
these border disorders as exposing the two cOun-
tries 20 emotions of popular feelings and the mis-
chances OF action winch are naturally unfaV0ra-
bic to complete amity. am firmly deternHs&d
that nothing shall be wanting on my park
10 promote a good understanding between tnetTo
Nations; yet | must ask the attention { uoRGrfss
u the actual occurrences oRtsg border, tnat tleg|
lives and property OF our citizens may be ado
Guately protected, aud~peaee preserved.
oUBhS ouTBAGEs.
Another year mas passed without bring
ing to o CLOSE the prOtraptQg con.
test between the Spanish Gpsernment
and the insurreetion IN the island Of Cuba. While
the United Sales have seduOuay apalaiDed from
intervention IN tins controversy, US impossible
not 10 feel that 1t Is attended by lDQdents affecting
American. ciiizens' Apart from the ef
between the United States and Cuba, their prog
ress is inevitably ACCOMPANIED by complaints bav.
ing more or less foundations; searches, arrests,
embargOes and oppressive taxes upon the properly
Of American residents, and Of unpT0vOked inter
terence with American vessels and cOmmeree, 1t
Ia Que to the Government OF Spain TO say that dur
ing the past year II has promptly disavowed aud
offered reparation for any unauthOr-
lied acts Of unduly jealous subOrdlnates when
ever suoh acts have been brought to its attention.