The Jasper weekly courier., 1877-12-14


. lion seems 10 have the most of it, claim
W the great wisdom accorded 10 II. II
gives 70 the Executive the assistance Of the
I knowledge and experience Of the Senate,
winch, when acting upon nominations a. n
which they may be di~iEfere.fed and imDar-
: tiai Judges, secures a. strong guaranty Of
freedom from errors Of importance a. + per-
haps possible Ia human affairs. In addition
70 this recognize the public adyan-
tage Of making al nominations. a.
IL ihe sense poo:'''f :: being ~ free psfrs"; from
mere caprice or favor In these directions and
Ia those Offices In which special training /. Of
greatly Increased value. claim that such
rule a. 70 the tenure Of Office should obtain,
- may induce men of proper qualifications
u apply themselves industriou-ly 10 the task
of becoming proficient. Bearing these
things In mind, have cndeayored 10 reduce
the number OF changes In subordinate places
usually made upon the changes OF general
administrations, and shall most certainly CO.
operate with Congress In better sysfemafiz-
Ing, BY such modes and rules OF admission
70 the public service and OF promotion with
IN II, a. may promise TO be most successful
In making thoroughness, competency. eif-
cheney and character the decisive tests in
attention OF Congress 10 what has al
ready beer done by the Civil Service
Commission, appointed In pursuance
OF the act Of Congress by my predecessor,
20 prepare and revise Civil Service rules. In
regard 20 much Of the service, especially AZ
Washington. il may be difficult 70 organ-
ize better system than that which has been
provided and Il now being used 70 consid-
cradle extent under my direction The com
mission has still legal existence, although
Tor several years no appropriation has been
made Tor defraying it, expenses. Believing
that this commission has rendered valuable
agency in improving the administration OF
the Civil Service, ! respectfully recommend
that suitable appropriation be Immediate
y made 20 enable IL 10 continue irs services
IL = my purpose TO transmit 10 Congress a. 4
early A. practicable report by the Chair
man OF the Commission. and 70 ask your at
tenfion 70 such measures on the subject A.. I
in my opinion, will further promote inn
proyement IN the Civil Service.
oUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
During the past year the United States
have continued 20 maintain peaceful rela-
fions with foreign powers. The outbreak Of
the war between Russia and Turkey. though
a one time attended with grave apprehen-
sion a. 20 II elect upon other European
nations, has had no tendency 70 disturb the
amicable relations existing between the
United states and each OF the contcnding
powers.
An attitude of just and impartial neu-
trality has been preserved, and am grafified
- state that in the midst ~ their h0sfiiifies.
both the Russian and Turkish Governments
have shown an earnest desire 10 adhere 10
the obligations Of all treaties with the United
States and give due regard to the rights Of
American citizens
BY terms Of the treaty defining the rights.
immunitieS and privileges Of Consuls be- ;
tween Italy and the United States, made in
l$>, either Government after the lapse of !
ten years can terminate the existence I
OF the treaty by giving twelve months
notice OF IL intention The Government of !
Italy, nvaiing Itself Of this faculty. has
now given required notice, and the treaty
will accordingly end on the 18th Of September.
less- II !. understood, however, that the I
Italian Government wishes 10 renew il in !
general scope, desiring only certain modifica- /
flon- in some of it, articles. In this di~po- I
sition concur, and shall hope that no -eri- !
ou~ obstacles max intervene 10 prevent or I
delay the negotiation OF a satisfactory treaty. 7
Numerous questions in regard 10 passports, 1
and exemption 10 military I
service, have continued 70 arise in eases of '
emi-rants from Germany who have returned 4
20 their country The provisions Of the v
treaty of February - l~iS. however. ]
have proved 10 be 30 ample aud 20 4
udicions that the legation OF the United 4
states ~ Berlin has been able 70 adjust .
All claims arising under IL, moi only
without detriment 10 the amicabie relations
existing between the two Governments. hut 4
! J. believed without injury or injustice to =
iuly nafur2lized American citizens. II Il =
desirable that the treaty originally made i
a.
hould now he extended - a. 10 apply :
,quaily 70 all the states of the Empire Of i
germany.
PARIS EXPOSITION !.
The invitation Of the Government " II
France 70 participate in the exposition of Il
ne product~- agriculture. industry and the n
Inc art~, 70 be held Al Paris during the COM Il
NJ year. was submitted for your considera- a
ion at the extra session II l. not doubted \
hat its acceptance BY The United states. and a
well selected exhibition OF the products of \,
American industry on that occasion. will !,
md Immigration, n well a. ~ promote the
Traditional friendship between the two
ountries.
TREATIES WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
question arose, some time since. a. 10 e
he proper meaning II the cxtraditon ar Y
icles of the Treaty between the United re
tate> and Great Britain. Both Govern n
nenfs. however, are now in accord in the II
elief that the question j. one that should "
ct be allowed 10 frusfrate the'ends Of JUS ~
Ice, or TO disturb the friendship between ~
be Two nations. No serious difficulty has m
risen IN accomplishing the eNtradiiion ~ 81
riminals when necessary. IL L. probable 81
nat the points ~ disagreement will in due ~
me be settled. and. II need be, more cx- -
licit declaration be made in the new ~
'caty. ~
The Fishery Commission. under articles th'
70 10 " the Treaty ~ Washington. has W.
it, session The result Of the de- -,
bcrations cf the Commission as made pub
{ b. the Commissioners, viii be commun- IA
tied 70 Congress. me
A treaty for the protection ~ trademarks na'
j. hcen negotiated with Great Britain. ahi
hirh NJ. h..,n Submitted y, thn senate I'M en-
consideration. iail
OUR RELATIONS WITH MENICO. .p.
The revolution which rcccntly occurred in "
eNico was followed by the accession ~ the ele'
party - power and the insialla- !
orire N ha. l,een ~ rn.frrn veT
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