The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-07-20
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GarHeld's Letter Of Acceptance.

Gar0eld's Letter Of Acceptance.
The following are the concluding and most
snportan: passages of Garfielu's volumiuous
letter Of acceptance:
In order to secure to the nation the control
Of all its waters, President Jefferson neyo-
sated for the purchase of vast territory, ex-
.ending from the Gulf of Mexico to the
Pacific Ocean. The wisdom of congress
should be invoked to devise some plan by
which that great river shall cease to be ter.
yor to those who dwell upon its banks and
BY which its shipping may safely carry the in
dastrial product Of 25,o0O,0O0 Of people. The
interests of agriculture, which is the basis of
all our material prosperity, and in which u
per cent. of our population are engaged, as
we'll as the interests of manufacturers aud
commerce, demand that the facilities tor
cheap transportation shall be increased by the
use of all our great water courses.
The national interests of this country, the
traditions of its settlement and sentiments of
our people have led the government to offer
the wides hospitality to emigrants who seek
our shores for now and happier homes, will
ing TO share the burdens as well as the bene-
fits Of our society, and intending that their
posterity shall become All undlstinguisllable
part Of our population. Tie recent move
~.
takes but little of the qualities of such an
emigration either IN purpose or its result. 1t
is too much like an importation to he well
somed without restriction; too much like All
invasion to be looked upon without solici
tude. We cannot consent to allow any
form Of servile labor to be introduced among
as Under the guise of immigration. Recog-
nix,ug the gravity of this subject, the present
administration. supported by Congress, has
sent to China commission of distinguished
sitizens for the purpose of securing such
modification of the existing treaty as will
prevent the evils likely to arse from the pres
ent situation. 1t is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be success
ful without the loss Of commercial intercourse
between tho two powers, which promises
great increase OF reciprocal trade and the ell.
Pargement OF our markets. Should these
Efforts fail, it will be the dut, of Congress to
mitigate tie evils already felt and prevent
ther increase by such restriction as without
violence or injustice will place upon a sure
Foundation the peace of our communities and
Rhe freedom and dignity Of labor.
The appointment of citizens to the various
executive and judicial offices of the govern
phent Is perhaps the mos difficult of all tl.e
Fiut'es which the constitution has imposed
upon tho executive. The constitution wisely
Fiie executive departments in placing the
CIVIL service on Il better basis. Experience
has proved that with our frequent changes of
aa'a'hlslration no system and reform Can he
inade elective and permanent without the
Ad ot legislation. Appointments TO The mill
faty aud naval service are so regulated by law
and custom us to leaYe but little e,ouud of
e,mplaint.
IL may not be wise to make similar ree,ila-
aols by law for the civil service, but without
INVOKING the authority or necessary dscre-
''oh OF the executive, Congress should devise
= method that will determine the tenure of
oalce and greatly reduce the uncertainty
without depriving any officer of his rights as
+ citizen. The governments should require
nM 10 discharge all Of his official duties with
,Mesrity, efficiency and faitlfulness. TO Sc
'ist wisely rom our vast population those
u ""o are pest lifted for the many Offices to be
''e''' requires all acquaintance far beyond
',e range OF any one man. The executive
S"ould therefore, seek aud receive the infor-
p"a'loh and assistance OF those whose knowl-
"se OF the communities in which The duties
Ae 10 be performed best qualities them, and
~, a'u them in making the wis"st choice.
ut doctrines announced by the devises of
larry are to attract votes and carry on cleo
oh. They are deliberate convictions result
ns from careful study OF the spir, of our
"s'',ut'ons, the events Of cur history and
"' "t pest impulses of our people. In my
aus1heht these principles should control the
s's'allon and administration Of the govern.
en' In any event. they will guide my con-
i wv. ",'ll experience points better way. If
..eu; II will be my purpose to enforce
'icl obedience to the Constitution and laws.
"u promote as best may, the interes. and
o.l '"nof OF the whole country relying for sup
'm y,. upon the wisdom of Congress, the in
"sehce ~ and patriotism of the people, and
favor OF God. With great respect ain
Try truly yours
-, j. a. GAHr!EID.
-" hon. GEO. F. HoAE, Chairman of