Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-07-17
MASrrAcrrgEs AMP COMMERCE.

demand that the facilities for cheap
>portaton shall be increased by the
Use OF all our great wat-r-cour-eS. The
material in'n-estS Of this country. the
traditions oi its settlement and the SEN
/ timcISs Of 0Ilr people have led th" gov
I eminent to offer the widest hospitality
To enligrants who seek our shores for
new and happier homes. willing To
share the IurdeIa e well as the l-.nc-
tit9 of our society. and intending that
their p">terity shall become an indi>-
tingui>hable part OF our population.
/ The recent movement OF the Chimes. tn
olr pacific coast partlkcs hut little Of
. the qualities of such an migration eli
ther in it, purpose or its results. Ii is
too much ike an importation to bc
!. Welcomed without restriction. too much
like an invasion ia le looked upon with
out Sniicltu'le. We cannot consent fo
allow any form Of Scrvilc labor to he in
trodue,.d among Us under the .ui>e OF
Immigration. liero"nlzin. the gravity
"t the subject. the present adninistr.-
China ii commission Of distinguished
citizens for the purpose Of securing such :
Il modification vi the existing treaty IL
will prevent the evils likely to arise
from the present situation. It Is conf
IDENTIFY believed that these diplomatic
negotiations viii be- successful. without;
the loss o., commercial intercourse be-
tween the fwo powers which promises
Il great increase of reciprocal trade
and the enlargement of our markets.
Should these efforts fail. it will be the
duty OF congress to mitigate Il,,: evils
already felt and prevent their increase
iy >iicil restrictions u. without violence
ar injustice. vii! place upon Il sire ioun-
latl"n the Ic.Irr ut our communities
and the freedom and dignity of i,,hn-.
! he appointment nt citizens 70 variui>
.Xecutive and judicial offices of the .o:-
'rnment Is perhaps the most difficult al
II! the dutlc, which the constitution !
!a> lmpos"d upon tue executive. :
TIE CONVENTION WISELY
'enanfs that congress shall cooperate
with the executive departments in pl,c-
ny the civil service on Il better basis.
Experience has proved tlat. with our
reluent changes uf administration. no
y>tem 0f reform can be- made effective
nd permanent without the ;li,l ofIegiS-
alton. Appointments tn the military
nj naval service are Sn regulated, bv '
iw and custom a. tn leave. but little /;
round of complaint. 1t nrlv not bc T
'lse u make similar regulations hv law
or the civil service Bat without in :
adlng the authority or Necessary dis 1,
retloh oi the executive. congress should !
evl>e a method that will determine the
en'lrr Of office and greatly reduce the q
uncertainty which makes that service so r
Uncertain and unsatisfactory. Without
eprivlng any officer OF his rights a> !, +
lfiz''n. IN" government should require +
i'm to discharge all his official duties
nth intelligence. efficiency and faith l:
Illness 10 select wisely from our vast |
opuldtlon those who ure best fitted for II
lr many Offices 10 h. filed REQUIRES "
II acquaintance far beyond the range of +
ny one man. Il
The executive should therefore seek =,
net receive the information and assist -
nee of those whose knowledge of the tl
'mmunitie> in which the duties are to u
performed best qualities them to aid l
making til. wiSr>t choice. The :
'ctrlne announced by tie Chicago con- II
'nilon are not the temporary ,lcvises
party lo attract votes ami carry an
ecflon. They are deliberate convict
rs. resulting from IL careful study
the spirit of our institutions. the
ent> of our history and the best i'm
ii>e of our people In my judgement es
eSe principles shouli control the -.
and administration of the ="
'vernment. In any event eN
THEY WILL Guide MY CONDUCT g.:
MI experience points out better Al
ay. If elected. it will be nv purpose u
enforce strict obedience to the con- X
tuition and the laws. and to promote ~.
best NAV the interests and honor ',
the whole country relying for sup al
ri upon the wisdom OF congress. the
telllsence an patriotism of the people
ID the favor of God.
With great respect, am very truly
urS,
- J. \. GARFIELD.
To Hon George +. Hoar, chairman p;
committee ~.