The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-12-07


light TO advise, and consent 20 or reject the nomn-
'tions made, while the House of Representatives
tands - the public censor Of the performance Of
Ssss: sns q
In the civil service may, - think,
Do traced In most cases 70 Q partial confusion Of
he duties assigned TO the several departments Of
he Government. Ny purpose In this respect has
oecn 10 return 10 the system sstablishsd By the
Law, and TO do this with the hssrtieet
,o-operstion and most cordial understanding with
itioal difhcuihss in The sssctlon Of numcrous Of
dceru for posts Of widely-varying responsibilities
md duties are acknowledged 70 Be very great No
,ysts% can Be expected 70 secure sssOluss freedom
change Of custom Il quite likely 70 be moro en-
barrassed In this respect than any sub
seguent period. II h here that the con-
to the great wisdom accorded 10 Il. II
gives to the Executive the assistance Of tn know-
edge and experience OF the Senate, which, when
and impartial judges secures strong
. guaranty Of freedom from errors Of importance
a. IL perhaps possible In human affairs. In sddi-
making ali nominations Is nearly Is possible i'm
personal, In the sense of being free from mere
caprice or favor In these directions, and In those
offices where special training o. stsauy s a
should obtain - may induce men OF proper quaiinca
tons TO apply themselves industrously TO the task OF
becoming proncient. Bearing these things In mind,
In subordinate places usually made upon the
change OF the general administration, and shall
most heartily cooperate with Congress IN the better
systematixing Of such methods and rules OF sdmis-
sion TO the public service and OF promotion within
IL ~ may promise TO be most successful In making
thorough competency, efficiency and character the
decisive tests In these matters. bio.
I ask the renewed attention OF Congress to what
has already been done by the Civil Service Com
mission, appointed In pursuance OF the act OF Con-
gress by my predecessor TO prepare and revise the
civil-service rules. In regard TO much of the de-
pertinent service, especially at Washington, 1t may
be difiicult to organize better system than that
used to Q considerable extent, under my direc-
ton. The commission has still legal existence,
although for several years no appropriation has been
made for defrsylng Its expenses. believing that
this commission has rendered valuable service, and
will be most unusual agency In improving the ad-
mnistration Of the civil service, respectfully rec
ommend that suitable appropriation be immedi-
my purpose to transmit TO Congress, % early as
practicable the report by the Chairman Of the COM
mission and to ask your attention to such measures
upon this subject az, In my opinion, will further
promote the improvement OF the civil service.
Foreign Relations.
During the past year the United States has con-
tinued TO maintain peaceful relation with the for
eign powers. The outbreak Of war between Russia
Turkey, though ct one time attended by grave ap-
prehension to its effect upon other European
TONS has had no tendency TO disturb the amicable
relations existing between the United States and
just and impartial neutrality has been preserved,
and gratied to state that In the midst OF their
hostities, both the Russian and the Turkish Gov
ernments have shown an earnest desire to adhere to
the Obligations Of ali treaties with the United
States, and give due regard to the rights OF Ameri
can citizens. I'D t...,s.m
- Italy. .:sAsssss-
BY the terms of the treaty defining the rights
immunities and privileges Of Consuls between Italy
and the United s ates ratified In 1868 either Gov
m n OF To mi in
ate the existence Of the treaty, by giving twelve
months notice Of its intention. The Government OF
Italy, awaiting itself Of this facility, has now given
the required notice, and the treaty viii accordingly
end on the 18th Of September, 1873. 1t IL under.
stood, however, that the Italian Government wishes
to renew it in its general scope, describing only
tain notifications in some Of its articles. In this
disposition concur, and fhall hope that serious
obstacles may intervene to prevent delay the ne
COLLATION. Of satisfactory treaty.
Passports, Naturalization, Etc.
Numerous questions in regard to passports, nat
uraization, and exemption from military service
have continued to arise in the cases Of emigrnnti
from Germany, who have returned to their native
country. The provisions Of the treaty Of Feb "a
1863 however, have proved to be 30 ample and &C
judcious that the Legation Of the United States al
Berlin has been able to adjust all claims arisine
under II, not only without detriment TO the AMIGA
BILE relations existing between the two Govern
ments but, IL il believed, without injury or injus
tce to duly naturazed American citizens. 1t il de
sirable that the treaty originally made with tn,
North German Union, in 1867, should now be ex
tended so as to apply equally to AL the states Of thu
empire Of Germany.
The Paris Exposition
The invitation of the Government Of France e
participate in the Exposition OF the products agri
culture, industry and fine arts to be held ut Pari
during the coming year, was submitted to your con
sideraiion at the extra session. 1t is not doubted
that it's acceptance by the United States, and we'll
selected exhibition Of the products Of American IN
dustry that occasion, will tend to stimulate in
ternationel commerce and emigration, well o. Il
promote the traditional friendship between the two
countries.
question arose some time since TO the proper
meaning of the extradition articles Of the treaty o.
1912 between the United States and Great Britain
the belief that the question Is not one that should b
allowed to Illustrate the ends Of justice to disturb
the friendship between the two nations, and no Sc
rious difficulty has arisen In accomplishing the
tradition Of criminals when necessary 1t Ia probable
that the points of disagreement will in due time b.
settled. and, II need be, more explicit declaration
be made in q new treaty.
The Fishery Question.
The Fishery Commission under articles IS and
IS, treaty Of Washington has concluded its session
The result of the deliberations of the commission
as made public by the Commissioners, viii be com
municated to Congress.
Trademarks.
A treaty for the protection Of trademarks hal
submitted to the Senate for its consideration.
Mexico.
The revolution which recently occurred In Mexict
was followed by the accession OF the successful
party TO power and the installation Of its chief Gen
eral Porhrio Diaz In the Presidential office. 1t ha
been the custom of the United States, when suci
changes Of government have heretofore occurred II
Mexico to recognize and enter into official relation
with the de facto Government as soon az II should
appear to have the approval Of the Mexican people
and should manifest disposition to adhere to thu
obligations Of treaties and international friendship
In the present case such official recognition ha
been deferred by the occurrences on the Rio Grand
border the records Of which have already been com
municated to each house of Congress, In answer I,
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 invasions and depredatious
1t is earnestly TO be hoped that events may prov
| these assurances to be 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. 1t Is gratifying
to add that this temporary interruption OF ofncia
| relations has not prevented due attention by tn
representatives Of the United States In Mexic
| to the protection Of American citizens
| far as practicable, nor has 1t interfered wit
| the prompt payment Of the amounts due from Me1
leo to the United States, under the treaty OF July
| 1868, and the awards Of the joint commission
While do not expect interruption OF the friend
ly relations with Mexico, yet cannot but look wit
| some solicitude upon q continuance OF the borde
disorders as exposing the two countries to initii
tons Of popular feeling and mischances OF actio
| which naturally unfavorable to complete amt,
| Firmly determined that nothing shall be wantin
on my part 10 promote q good understanding e'
tween the two nations, yet must ask the attentio
| Of Congress to the actual occurrences on the bo
der that the lives and property OF our citizens