The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1877-12-06

successful in making thorough competency
efficiency and character the decisive tests il
these matters. 1 ask the renewed attention
of congress to what has already been done
by the civil service commission, appointed il
pursuance of an act of congress by my prede
eessor, to prepare and revise the civil servict
rules.
In regard to much of the departments
service, especially at Washington. it NAV bC
difficult to organize better system than thaf
which has thus been provided, aud It is nov
being used to a considerable extent under
my direction. The commission has still 9
legal existence, although for several years
no appropriation has been made for defrayine
its expenses. Believing that this commission
has rendered valuable agency in improving
the administration of the civil service, it is
my purpose to transmit to congress as early
as practicable q report by the chairman OF
the commission, and to ask your attention to
such measures on this subject as in nv
opinion will further promote improvement OF
the civil service.
During the past year the United States
have continued to maintain peaceful relations
between Russia and Turkey, though at one
time attended with grave apprehensions as
to its effect upon other European nations, has
had no tendency to disturb the amicable re-
lations existing between the United States
and each of the rOntending powers. An at
been preserved, and 1 am gratifed to state
that in the midst of their hostilities both the
Russian and Turkish governments have
shown an earnest desire to adhere to the OBJ
legations of all treaties with the United
States and give due regard to the rights of
Americans
By the terms of the tready defining the
rights, lmmunities and privileges of cOnsuls
between Italy and the United States, made
in 1868. either government, after the lapse of
10 years, may terminate the existence of the
treaty by giving II months notice of its in
tentiOn. The government of Italy, availing
itself of this faculty, has now given the re-.
quired notice, and the treaty will accord
ingly end on the 18th of September, 1878.
1t is understood, however, that the Italian
government wishes TO renew it in a general
scope, desiring only certain notifications in
some of its articles. In this disposition
concur, and shall hope that no serious OBJ
stacles may intervene to prevent or DELAY
the negotiation of a satisfactory treaty.
Numerous questions in regard to passports,
and exemption from military
service, have continued to arise in cases of
emigrants from Germany who have returned
to their country. The provisions of the
treaty Of February %, 1868, however, have
proved to be so ample and so iudicious that
the legation of the United States at Berlin
has been able to adjust all the claims arising
under it not only without detriment to the
amicable relations existing between the two
governments, but it is believed without in
jury or injustice to any natuFalized American
citizens. 1t is desirable that the treaty
made with the North German
Union in 1867 should now be extended SO as
to apply equally to all the states of the
empire of Germany.
The invitation OF the government of
France to participate IN the exposition of
the products OF agriculture, industry and the
ine arts. to be held at Paris during the
coming year, was submitted for your eOnsid>
Grafton at the extra session. It is not doubted
that its acceptance by the United States,
and a well selected exhibition of the pro-
ducts of American industry on that Occa-
sion, viii tend to stimulate international
as well as to promote the tradi-
yiOnal friendship between the two countries
\ question arose some time since as to the
the proper meaning of the extraditiOn ar
.iCles Of the treaty of 1872 between the
United States and Great Britain. Both gov.
however, are now in accord in the
belief that the question is not one that should
be allowed to Illustrate the ends of Justice or
disturb the friendship between the two Da-
tons. No serious difficulty has arisen in
the extradition of criminals
when necessary. 1t is probable that the
points of disagreement viii in due time be
settled, and ifneed be, more explicit declara-
lions be made IN new treaty.
The Fishery commission, under articles Is
to so of the treaty of Washington, has con-
cluded It's session. The results of the delib-
eratiOns of the commission, as made public
by the commission, will be communicated
treaty for the protection of trade marks
has been negotiated with Great Britain
which has been submitted to the senate for
its consideration. The revolution which re-
Gently occurred in Mexico was followed by
the accession of the successful party to
power, and the installation of its chief, Gen.
POrherO DiaZ, In the presidential office. 1t
has been the custom of the United States
when such changes of government have
heretofore occurred in Mexico to recognize
and enter into amicable relations with the
de factO government as soon as it could
appear to have the approval of the Mexican
people, and should manifest a disposition to
adhere to the obligations of treaties snd
friendship. In the present
case recognition has been deferred by the
on the Rio Grande border, the
records of which have already been conlmu-
nicatCd to each house of congress in answer
to their respective resolutions of inquiry.
Assurances have been received that the
uthOrities at the seat of the Mexican gov
eminent have both the disposition and the
power to prevent and punish such unlawful
invasions and depredations. tits earnestly
TO be hoped that events may prove these
5urmises to be well founded. The best in.
terests of both countries require the main
tenance of peace on the borders and the
development of commerce between the tE Q
republics. It is gratifying to add that this
temporary Interruption of official relations
has not prevented due attention by the
of the United States in
Mexico to the protection of American citizens
as far as pra cticable, nor has it interIered
with the prOmt payment of the amounts due
from Mexico to the United States under the
treaty of July 4th, 1865, sni awards OF the
Joint commission. While do not anticipate
an interruption of the friendly relations
with Mexico, yet l cannot but look with
some sOlicitude upon a continuance of the
border disorders "a exposing the two ceun-
tries TO emotions of popular feeling and
misChances OF action which are naturally
unfavOrsble to complete the amity. I am
firmly determined that nothing Shall be
wanted on my part to promote good under
standing between the two nations. 1 vet
must ask that the attention of congress be
called to actual occurrences on the border,
that the lives and property of our citizens
may b. adequately protected.
Another year has passed without bringing
to close the protractsd contest between
the Spanish government and the insurrec>
tiOnists in the island of Cuba While the
United States has seduousIy abstained
from intervention in this coutro-
Sersy. l. is impossible not to
feel 1t Is attended by incidents affecting
Ip0U trade betvFean the 1itaS tue iIt
tPelr progfss Is inevitable accom- pa MED by COM
arrests, enb bargoes and oppressive taxes upon the
property OF American residents, ond of UupTovosed
iuterierenco With American vessels aud commerce.
Il j. que /" inc government of spain to saw that
dnr1ns the past ear II has promptly dseWnod a nd
oI7Ieu Iepardt!on iUr any unauthorized acts
OF undue Zealous subordiuatcs when
over such acts have been bruu sht TO its Attention.
nevertheless such occurrences cannot hut tend TO
excite feeling OF annoyance susplcon cd resent
neut v &c a are greatly TO be epreca tel. betS
Nus isoee subjects aud CitiLsBs Of two friendly
pcN efS much delay ugo1 alle accTI-
sattOns OF fraud in some Of the has orctITTe6
IN respect 20 the distribution the limited amounts
Leceihtd rom NeneLueia under the treaty
APrii =. 1855. applicable to the awards :
OF the Joint CON mission created ty that treaty
- olE as these matters pending congress the
eNechtlte cannot assume either to pass upon the
Gnestl"h presented or 10 distribute the fund re-
CeIyed. II Is emiueuty desirable tbs dr6nita leg
iSiHtye action should be taken either deciding the
award 70 l-e nuai nI providing soIne uethed for q
examination Of tho claims
our relations with the re pubIcs of Central and
South America, and with the empire OF Brazil.
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