The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-07-16

the widest hospitality to emigrants who seek
our shores for new and happier homes, willing
to share the burdens as well as the benefits of
our society, and intending that their posterity
snail become an undlstinguishable part of our
population
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
The recent movement of the Chinese to our
Pacific coast partakes but little of the qualities
OF such an emigration, either in its purposes or
ITS result. 1t is too much like an importation
70 be welcomed without restriction. too much
like an invasion to be looked upon without So
hcltude. We cannot consent to allow any form
OF servlle labor to be introduced among us I'M
der the guise of immigration Recognizing the
gravity OF this subject, the present administra-
ton, supported by Congress, has sent
10 CHINA commission of distin-
glnshed citizens, for the purpose of Sc
curing such q modification of the
existing treaty as viii prevent the evils likely to
arise from the present situation. 1t is conf
IDENTITY believed that these diplomatic negotia-
TONS will be successful without the loss of COM
meTelal intercourse between the two powers,
which promises great increase of reciprocal
trade and the enlargement of our markets.
Should these efforts fail, it viii be the duty of
Congress to mitigate the evils already felt, and
prevent their increase by such restrictions as,
without violence Oh injustice, will place upon d
sure foundation the peace of our communities
and the freedom and dignity of labor.
THE CIVIL SERVICE
The appointment of citizens to the various
executive and judicial Offices of the Govern
ment is, perhaps, the most difficult of alfthe
duties which the constitution has imposed upon
the Executive The convention wisely de
mands that Congress shall cooperate with the
executive department In placing the civil
service OH a better basis. Experience has
proven that with our frequent changes Of adj
mlnstratiOn no system Of reforms can be
made effective and permanent with
out the aid of legislation APP
pointments to the military and
naval service are SO regulated by law and GUS
tom as to leave but little ground of complaint.
1t may not be wise to make similar regulations
by law for the civil service but, without invad-
ing the authority or necessary discretion of the
Executive Congress should devise a method
that will determine the tenure of Office and
greatly reduce the uncertainty which makes
that service so uncertain and unsatisfactory.
Without depriying any officer of bis rights as
citizen, the Government should require him to
discharge all his official duties with intelligence,
efficiency and faithfulness. To select wisely
from cur vast population those who are best
fitted for the many Offices to be filed requires
an acquaintance far beyond the range of any
one man. The Executive should, therefore.
seek and receive the information and assistance
OF GhOse whose knowledge OF the communities
IN which the duties are to be performed best
qualities them to aid him in making the wisest
choice
The doctrines announced by the Chicago
Convention are not the temporary devices of a
party to attract votes and carry an election.
They are deliberate convictions resulting from
careful study of the spirit of our institutions,
the events of our history, and the best inn
pulses of our people. In my judgment, these
principles should control the legislation and
administration of the Government In
any event. they will guide my conduct
until experience points better way If elect
ed, it will be my purpose to enforce strict
obedience to the constitution and the laws, and
to promote, as best I may, the interest and
honor of the whole country, relying for support
upon the wisdom of Congress, the intelligence
and patriotism of the people, and the favor of
God. With great respect, [ am very truly
yours, J. A. GARFIELD.
To the Hon. George F. Hoar, Chairman of Commit
tee