Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-07-22

Pacific coast partakes but little Of the quail
ties of such an emigration, either In it, purs
poses or its result IL is too much Ike an
importation to be welcomed without restric-
upon without solicitude. We canrot consent
TO allow any form OF servile labor TO
be introduced among us under the
puise of immigration. Recognizing the
gravity OF this suSisst the cIpT present h hs.
sent to China Commission OF distinguished
citizens for the purpose OF securing such 2
modification Of the existing treaty as Will
preyent the evils likely to arise from the pres
emit situation. It is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be success
full, without the loss OF commercial inter
course between the two powers, which prom
is.s great increase Of rec procal trade and
the enlargement OF our markets. should
these efforts fail, IL will be the duty OF Con-
gress to mitigate the evils already FELT, ana
prevent their increase by such restrictions a.
without violence or injustice, VIII place upon
q sure foundation the peace OF our communi-
ties and the freedom and di nifty 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
ly demands that Congress shall cooperate
with the Executive Departments in placing
the civil service on q better basis. Expert
ence has proved that, with our frequent
changes OF administration, no system OF re-
form can be made effective aud permanent
without the aid OF legislation. Appoint
ments to the military and naval service are
so regulated by law and custom as TO leave
but little ground Of complaint. IL may not
be wise to make similar regulations by law
for the civil service; but, without IN
vading the authority or necessary dis,
cretion of the Executive, Congress should
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 rs 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 lifted Tor the
many Offices to be filed requires an ac-
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
i'm 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
n party to attract votes aud carry an elections;
they are deliberate convictions resulting from
q 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 better way. III elected, IL
will be my purpose to enforce strict orc lience
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 intelli-
gence and patriotism of the people aud the
favor of God. With great respect, am very
To the Hon. George +. Hoar, Chairman of
Committee.