Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-07-22

"a order 10 secure to the nation the control of all
ir- wsters. President jefferson negotiated the
purchase OF a vast territor,. extending from the
cute Msyco to The Pac ic Ocean. The wis
dom Of Congress should be invoked 10 devise
some PLAY by which rhal great river shall cease
TO be q terror to those who dwell upon lite banks,
and by which IT. shipping may safely CT ry the
industrial products OF twenty five millions Of
people
The interests Of agriculture, which Is the basis
al. our material prosperity, and In which
seyen-twelftes Of our population are engaged, as
well as the interests OF
MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE
demand tha, the facilities for cheap transporls
tion shall be increased by the use Of our great
water courses. The material interests OF This
county, the traditions OF it settlement and the
sentiments OF our people have led the Govern
ment TO offer the widest hos pltaiity to em. grants
wno seek our snores LOT new aud happier homes
willing 10 share the burdens as well us the bene-
ht~ OF our society and intending that their pos
tefity snail become an uutieliGguishable part OF
our population. The recent movement OF the
Chinese 70 our Pacific coast par1sEe- but little Of
tue qualities OF such an emigration, either IL lts
purposes or its result, II IL too much ike an I'm
poTtatlou TO be welcomed without restriction, TOO
much hkc 80 nyssloa To be o5ked upou without
so icitude We cannot 0 1seft to allow any firm
o. seiylle labor 10 b. introduced among u under
he guise OF immlErat n Recognizing the
gravity o. IN hubJ ct, the present administra-
ton supported ny Congress has sen' - China 4
commission Of stil. ulahed citizens tor the par
ing treaty VII preyeut the evils ltKeY 10 arise
from the p eseht situation. IL - confidently be
lleyed that these q! p!OmstC negO latlons VIII be
successful without the loss OF commercial inter
course b, tween the Two powers which promises a
great increase OF reciprocal trade and the eulsrg-
ment Of oar maIkets. Should these efforts fall II
VIII be the duty OF CoHg'e. 10 mJllate the evils
already II and preyeni their ncrtase by such re-
strtCtlOus As without ,lence and injustice Will
place upon a sure foundation tn. peace Of our
communities and The freedom and digni Of
labor.
C1yr. SERVICE REFORM.
Tn, appointment OF cltJzens TO the variOas ex.
ecut've and judicial offices OF he Government is
perhaps the most ditlicut OF al the duties which
the Constitution hns lmpO ed upon the executive.
The Constitution wisel, d mands hat Con gress
suEli cooperate with the executive departments
IN plAciug the civil service on etter basis EX-
ptrieuCe hss proved that NTH our frequent
changes OF administration 10 system OF reform
can be made effective and permanent, ana with
out the AID OF legislation, appointments to the
military ana naval service are 80 regulated By law
and custom 81 TO leave but little ground Of CON
plant Ii may not BE- wise 20 make similar regu
atlons by Jaw for the civil serviCs, bat without
invading the authority or necessary discretion OF
the executive Congress should devise method
that VIII determine the tenure Of Office and great.
~ reduce he uncertainty which makes that ser
vice 80 uncertain and unsatis actOTy. without
dBprving any otcer of his rights = citizen the
Government -nould REQ ire him TO dischsrgc al
MS official duty wi int llgenCe, efficiency aud
alihiu ners. To select wisely from oar vast pop.
nj ,tlol those who are beet hJted tor the many
offices TO be filed requires acquaintance tar
beyond the range Of any one map. The executive
should therefore
BECK AND RECEIVE THE IMPORTATION
and assistance OF those whose know edge OF the
communities IN which The duties are 70 be per
formed best qualities them 10 aid them IN making
the wistst choice,
THE doctrines announced by the Chicago con.
yeutlon are not the temporary devices Of party
To attract votes and carry election. Tney are
deliberate convictions, resulting from careful
study Of the spirit OF our nStitutiOns the events
OF our history and the IT impulses Of our peO-
pie. In my judgment these principles should
control the leg slauOn and administration Of the
government In any event, they Will guide my
CONDUCT until experience points better way. If
elected, II Will be my purpose TO enforce strict
obedience TO the constitution and the laws, and
o promote az best may, the interest ana honor
Of The whole conntry relying for support upon
the wisdom OF Congress, the intelligence ana
patriotism ~ the people, and the favor Of God.
With great respect, am very truly yours
Is gned) j. A GARFIELD.
TO Hon George II. Hoar, Chairman Of Com.
miltce.