New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-13

fest lntentl0n OF the founders OF
common defence, not by standing armies
alone, but by raising among the peo-
pie greater army of artisans whose
intelligence and skill should powerfully con-
tribute to the safety and glory of the nation.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Fortunately for the interests of commerce,
sition to appropriations for the improvement
of our harbors and great navigable
rivers, provided that the expenditures for
that purpose aie strictly limited -. to
works of National Importance. The
millions of people that the safety of
its navigation requires exceptional con-
sideration. In order TO secure to the
Nation the control of all its wa
ters,, President Jefferson negotiated the
purchase of a vast territory, extending
from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean.
The wisdom of Congress should be invoked TO
devise some plan by which that great river
shall cease to be terror to those who dwell
upon its banks, and by which its shipping
25,O00,OOO of people. The Interests Of
agriculture, which is the basis of all
our material prosperity, and In which
seven-twelfths of our population are engaged,
as well as the interests of manufactures and
commerce, demand that the facilities for cheap
of all our great wateTcOurses.
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
The material interests of this country,
the traditions of its settlement and the
sentiment of our people have. led
the Government to offer the widest hospitality
and happier homes, willing to share the bur-
dens as well as the benefits of our
society and intending that their
posteiity shall become an undstin-
guishablo part of our population. The
oeEenf our Pacific '' Coast partakes but little Of
the qualities of such an Immigration
either in its purposes or its result. 1t is too much
like an importation to be welcomed without
restriction too much like an invasion to be
consent to allow any form of servile labor
to be introduced among us under the gulse
of immigration. Recognizing the gravity
of this subject the present Administration
supported by Congress, has sent to China
Commission of distinguished citizens for the
purpose of securing such modification of the
existing treaty as will prevent the
situation. sE1ls nhe IS condenty afS believed that
these diplomatic negotiations Will be
successful without the loss 4Ss to 0t eom
of reciprocal trade and the enlarge
ment 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 sure foundation the peace OF our
communities and the freedom and dignity OF
labor.
The appointment of citizens to the va
rious executive and judicial offices
M most ''' difficult Of ali duties which
the CONSTITUTION T has imposed I.o9n on the the
Ds that the Congress shall ws Cooperate ate
with the Executive Departments In
placing the Civil Service on 9 better
basis. Experience has proved that
with our frequent changes of ad-
be- l,t,nIS made ie' effective aud permanent with
out the aid of legislation. Appointments
to the military and naval service are so regu-
lated by law and custom as to leave put
little ground for complaint; 1t ,,,;not may not
by law for the civil service. But, without in
vading the authority or necessary discretion
of the Executive, Congress should devise
method that will determine the tenure OF
office, and greatly reduce the uncertainty
unsatisfactory. Without depriving any Off
fse fse Government should shdi' require him to d ds
charge all his official duties ifu,nsal with
intelligence, eIncleucy anu lditniuihcos'
To select wisely from our vast population
those who are best fitted for the many
Offices to be filed, requires an acquaint-
ance far beyond the range of any one
man. The Executive should, therefore,
seek and receive the information and assist
ance of those whose knowledge of the COM
munities in which the duties are to be be per-
formed best qualities them to aid In making
the wsest choice.
The doctrines announced by the Chicago Con-
vention are not the temporary devices of party
to attract votes and carry al election they are
deliberate convictions resulting from a care
full study of the spirit of our institutions,
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 out better way.
If elected it will be my purpose to enforce
strict obedience to the Constitution and the
laws, and to promote, as best | may the
interest and honor of the whole country
relying for support upon the wisdom OF Con-
gress, the intelligence and patriotism OF the
people, and the favor of God With great
respect am very truly yours.
j. A. GARFIELD.
10 the Hon. GEORGE F. HoAR, Chairman Of
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