The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-07-23

should be invoked to devise some plan oy
which that great river shall cease 10 DC
terror to those who dwell upon It's panks, a sS
by which its shipping may safely GARY n LIZ
Industrial products Of 25,OOO,OOO OF PeoPio.
The interests Of agriculture, which Is ta
basis of all our material prosperity, ana IA
which seven-twelfths of our popuiation are
engaged, as well as the interests OF maui
features and commerce, demand that tuo
facilities for cheap transportation shan De
increased by the use Of all our great WAFER
courses.
IMMIGRATION.
The material interests of this country, the
traditions of its settlement and the sentF
ments of our people have led the GOVERN
ment to offer the widest hospitality 10 emt
grants who seek our shores LOT new anu
happier homes, willing to share the burdens
as well as the benefits of our society, ana IN
tending that their posterity shall become an
und. stinguishable part OF our popuation.
The recent movement OF the ChineSe 10 our
Pacific coast partakes but little OF the quar-
poses or its result. It is too much IKE an
importation to be welcomed without restic.
ton; too much like an invasion to be looked
upon without sO!icitude. We cannot consent
20 allow any form of servile labor 70
be Sse af among nGdsa the
gravity of this subject the present Al
minstration, supported by Congress, mas
sent to China Commission OF distinguished
citizens for the purpose of securing such
modification of the existing treaty as WILL
prevent the evils likely to arise from the pres
emit situation. 1t is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be success
full, without the loss OF commercial inter-
course between the two powers, which prom
ises great increase OF reciprocal trade ana
these efforts fail, it will be the duty of Con-
gress to mitigate the evils already felt, and
prevent their increase BY such restrictions as,
without violence or injustice, will place upon
q sure foundation the peace OF our communi-
ties 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 all the
duties which the Constitution has imposed
upon the Executive. The Constitution wise
" demands that Congress shall cooperate
with the Executive Departments in placing
the civil service on a better basis. Expert
ence has proved that, with our frequent
changes of administration, no system OF re-
form can be made effective aud permanent
ments to the military and naval service are
so regulated by law and custom 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 in-
vading the authority or necessary, dis.
CIcGIOu VI tuC GACCutiNOS NohSAoSS SAAouas
devise a method that will determine the
tenure of Office and greatly reduce the uncer-
tainty which makes that service so uncertain
and unsatisfactory. Without depriving any
officer of his rights as citizen, the Govern
ment should require him to discharge all his
official duties with intelligence, efficiency and
faitbfulness To select wisely from our vast
population those who are best fitted Tor the
many Offices to be filed requires an &C
quaintance far beyond the range OF any one
man. The Executive should, therefore, seek
and receive the information and assistance OF
those whose knowledge of the communities
in which the duties are to be performed best
Qualities them to aid them in making the
wisest choice.
THE DOCTRINES OF THE PARTY.
The doctrines announced by the Chicago
Convention are not the temporary devices OF
a party to attract votes and carry an elections
they are deliberate convictions resulting from
a careful study of the spirit OF our institu-
lions, the events of our history and the best
impulses 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 q better way. II elected, 1t
will be nv purpose to enforce strict Obe 1ience
to the Constitution and the laws, and to pro-
mote, as best may, the interest and honor
of the whole country. relying for support
upon the wisdom of Congress, the intellt-
gence and patriotism of the people and the
favor of God. With great respect, am very
truly YOURS, JAMES A. GARFIELD.
To the Hon. George F. Hoar, Chairman OF
Committee.