The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-07-17

takes but little of the qualities of such
an immigration either in it purposes or
its result. 1t is too much like an impor-
tation to be welcomed without restric-
ton: too much like an invasion to be
looked upon without snIcitude. We
cannot consent to allow any form of ser
vile labor to be introduced among us I'M
der the guise of immigration. Recog-
nizing the gravity of this subject. the
present Administration. supported by
Congress, has sent to China Il Commits
sion of distinguished citizens for the pur-
pose of securing such Il modification of
the existing treaty as will prevent the
evils likely to arise from the present sit
uation. 1t is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be sue
ceSstul without the loss of commercial
intercourse between the two powers,
which promises great increase Of recip-
rocal trade and the enlargement of our
markets. Should these efforts fail, it
will be the duty of Congress to mitigate
the evils already felt, and prevent their
increase by such restrictions as, without
violence or injustice, will place upon a
sure foundation the peace OF our COM
munites and the freedom and dignity of
labor.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
The appointment of citizens to the var-
Gus executive and judicial offices of the
Government is, perhaps, the most diff
cult of all duties which the Constitution
has imposed upon the Executive. The
Convention wisely demands that Con-
gress shall cooperate with the Execu-
tive Departments in placing the Civil
Service on better basis. Experience
has proved that with our frequent changes
of administration no system of reform
can be made effective and permanent
without the aid of legislation Appoint
ments to the military and naval service
are SO regulated by law and custom us to
leave but little ground for complaint. 1t
may not be wise to make similar regula-
lions by law for the civil service. But,
without invading the authority of neces-
sary discretion of the Executive, Con-
gress should devise method that will
determine the tenure of office, and great
ly reduce the uncertainty which makes
that service so uncertain and unsatisfac-
tory. Without depriving any officer of
his rights as a citizen, the Government
should require him to discharge all his
official duties with intelligence, etticien-
cy, and faithfulness. To select wisely
from our vast population those who are
best fitted for the many offices to be
filled. requires an acquaintance far be-
You'd the range of any one man. The
Executive should, therefore, seek and
receive the information and assistance of
those whose knowledge of the communi-
ties in which the duties are to be per-
formed best qualities them to aid in MAX
ing the wiSest choice.
The doctrines announced by the Chi |
cago Convention are not the temporary
devices of party to attract votes and
carry an election; they are deliberate
resulting from careful study |
of the spirit of our institutions. the events |
Of our history and the best impulses of
our people. In my Judgment these prin-
ciples should control the legislation and |
of the Government. In |
any event, they will guide my conduct
until experience points out better way.
If elected it will be my purpose to en-
force strict obedience to the Constitution
md the laws, and to promote, as best |
may, the interest and honor of the whole
country, relying for support upon the
wisdom of Congress, the intelligence and
of the people, and the favor of
iod. With great respect am very truly
yours, j. 4. GARFIELD.
To the Hon. George F. Hoar,
Chairman of Committee