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mistakes, and the beginning OF an attempted
change Of custom. 10 quite likely 70 be more
embarrassed In this respect than any subse-
quent period. II 10 here that the Constitu-
ton seems to have the most OF tts claim
to the great wisdom accorded TO II. II
gives to the Executive the assistance OF the
knowledge and experience Of the Scnatei
which, when acting upon nominations NJ TO
which they may be dislnterested and impair.
tial judges, secures rs strong aguaranty OF
freedom from errors Of Importance as is per-
to this i recognize the public advan-
tagc of making all nominations, az
nearly s y, sense possible being free person rS$
mere caprice or favor In these directions and
In those offices In which special training u Of
greatly increased value. claim that such q
rule as to the tenure OF office should Obtain,
as may ipduce men OF proper Qualifications
to apply themselves industriously to the task
Of becoming pxudcient. Bearing these
things In mind, have endeavOred to 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 systematic
ing, by such modes and rules of admission
to the public service and OF promotion with:
In It, as may promise TO be most successful
in making thoroughness, competency, eth-
cheney and character the decisive tests In
these matters. ask the renewed
attention Of Congress TO what, has AZ
ready beer done by the Civil Service
Commission, appointed in pursuance
to prepare and revise Civil Service rules. IN
regard to much Of the service, especially ut
Washington, it may be. difficult to organ
| lie better system than that which has been
provided and Is now being used to consid-
cradle extent under my direction. The com.
mission has still legal existence, although
for several years no appropriation mas Deen
made for defraying Its expenses. Believing
that this commission has rendered valuable
agency In improving the administration OF
| the Civil Service, respectfully recommend
| that a suitable appropriation be immediate
| " made to enable 1t to continue Its services.
| II Is my purpose to transmit to Congress as
early as practicable report by the CHAIR.
man of the Commission, and to ask your at
tention to such measures on the subject a.,
| in my opinion will further promote im'
provement In the Civil Service. ha9' ~! 9I
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS. .;..,
| During the past year the United States
have continued to maintain peaceful reia-
lions with foreign powers. The outbreak Of
the war between Russia and turkey, tn0ugh
at one time attended with grave apprenen-
sion as to its effect upon other European
nations, has had no tendency to disturb the
amicabie relations existing between the
United States and each Of the c0ntending
powers.
An attitude of just and impartial neu..
trality has been preserved, and am grained
to state that in the midst OF their hostllltles,
both the Russian and Turkish Governments
have shown an earnest desire to adhere to
the obligations of all treaties with the United
States and give due regard to the rights 81
American citizens.
By terms of the treaty defining the rights,
immunities and privileges OF Consuls Pc
tween Italy and the United States, MADE IN
1868, either Government a1ter tne lapse VI
ten years can terminate the existence
of the treaty by giving twelve months.
notice of its intention. The Government OF
italy. ayailing itself of this faculty, has
now given required notice, and the treaty
will acknowledgement on the 18th ofSeptember,
1878. 1t is understood, however, that the
Italian Government wishes TO renew u IN u
general scope, desiring only certain modiflca-
4 lions in some of its articles. In this dlsp0-
4 sition I concur, and shall hope that no ser1-
Gus obstacles may intervene to prevent or
DELAY the negotiation of q satisfactory treaty.
/ Numerous questions In regard to passports,
Y naturalization, and exemption to military
service, have continued to arise In cases OF
cmigrants from Germany who have returned
to their country. 4 The provisions of the
treaty of February %, 1865. however,
have proved to be so ample and SO
iudicious that the legation Of the United
States at Berlin has been able to adjust
lall claims arising under it, not only
Without detriment to the amicable relations
existing between the two Governments, put
Lit is believed without injury or injustice to
dulv natrraIized American citizens. 1t Is
desirable that the treaty originally made
with the North German Union, In 1857,
should now be extended so as TO Apply
equally to all the States Of the Empire OF
Germany. w. i'' VIZ
b. 1'~-Ii PARIS EXPOSITION. 4 pe. Lg.
The invitation Of the Government OF
France to participate In the exposition OF
the products, agriculture, industry and the
| fine arts, to be held at Paris during the com
ling year, was submitted for your considera.
Ltion at the extra session.. Al 1t Is not doubted
that its acceptance by the United States, and
a well selected exhibition OF the products OF
American industry on that occasion, VIII
tend to stimulate international coinm antSe
and immigration, as well as to promote the
traditional friendship between the Two
countries. ..I.,.,..,.. AZ b. II
| TREATIES WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
A question arose, some time since, rs to
the proper meaning of the eXtraditi0n ar.
ticles OF the Treaty between the United
States and Great Britain. Both Govern
ments, however, are now in accord In tne
belief that the question Is one that should
not be allowed to Illustrate the ends OF JUS
tice, or to disturb the friendship between
the two nations. No serious difficulty has
arisen in accomplishing the extradition Of
criminals when necessary. IL Is Pr0DaDle
that the points of disagreement will In due
time be settled, and, II need Pc more enT
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