The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-13

OF the vast territory extending from the
Gull OF Mexico 10 the Pacific ocean.
Tbe wisdom Of Congress should be in
yoked 10 devise some plan by which
that great river shall cease TO be
a terror TO those who dwell upon its banks.
and 10y which its shipping may safely carry
the industrial products OF 25,00O,000 Of
people. The interests OF agriculture, which
Is The basis OF all our material prosperity,
and In which seven-twelfths OF our popula-
ton are engaged, as well rs the interests of
manufactures and commerce, demand that
the facilities for cheap transportation shall
DC increased by the use Of all our great
water courses.
The material interests OF this country, the
traditions OF its settlement. and the sent-
ment OF our people have led the Govern
ment to offer the widest hospitality TO emf
grants who seek our shores for new aud
happier homes, willing TO share its burdens
as well as the benefits of our society, and
intending that their posterty shall become
an indistinguisbable part Of our population.
THIS CHINESE INVASION"
The recent movement OF Chinese TO our
Pacific coast partakes but little OF the quail
ties OF such emigration either in its pur-
poses or its results. IL is too much like i'm
poriatiOn 10 be welcomed without restric-
ton; too much like invasion 10 be looked
upon without solicitude. We cannot con.
sent to allow any form OF servile labor 10 he
introduced among us under the guise OF inn
migration. Recognizing the gravity OF this
subject the present Adm inistratiOn, sup
ported by Congress, has sent TO China
commission OF distinguished citizens for
the purpose OF securing such modification
OF the existing treaty a. we'll as present
the evils likely TO arise from the present
situation. IL is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be
successful without the loss Of CONNER
cial intercourse between the two Powers,
which promises great increase OF reciprocal
trade and enlargement OF our markets.
Should these efforts fail il will be the duty
OF Congress 10 mitigate the evils already
felt 9nd prevent their increase by such re-
strictiOns as, without violence or injustice,
will place upon a sure foundation the peace
OF our communities and the freedom and
dignity Of labor.
TIE C1vlL-sERvICE REFORM.
The appointment OF citizens 10 the vari-
GUS executive and judicial offices OF the
Government is perhaps the most difficult OF
all the duties which the Constitution has
imposed upon the Executive. The Couven-
ton wholly demands that Congress shall CO..
operate with the executive departments in
placing the civil service on n better
basis. Experience has proved that with
our frequent changes OF administra-
ton no system OF reform can be effect
i've and permanent without the aid
Of legislation. The appointments TO the
military and naval service are so regulated
by law and customs as TO leave but little
ground Of complaint. II may not be wise
to make similar regulations by law for the
civil service, but without invading the
authority or necessary discretion OF the
Executive, Congress should devise method
that will determine the tenure Of office, an d
| greatly reduce The uncertainty which
makes that service so uncertain and unsatis
factory. Without depriying any officer
Of his rights a. a citizen the GOyernm ent
should require him to discharge all his
official duties with intelligence, efficiency,
and fltbfuluesS.
70 select wisely from our vast population
those who are best fitted for the many OF
| fees to be filed requires an acquaintance
| far beyond the range Of any one man. TIL,
| Executive should therefore seek and re-
ceiye the information and assistance of those
whom knowledge OF the communities ii
which the duties are to be performed bes
qualities them 10 aid IN making the wises
! choice.
| Tue DOCTRINES ANNOUNCED BY THE CHICAGO
CONVENTION
are not the temporary devices OF Il party
to attract votes and carry an election. The
are deliberate convictions resulting from
careful study Of the spirit OF our institutions
the events OF our history. and the best i'm
pulses OF our people. In my judgment. thes
principles should control the legislation ant
the administration OF the Government. ii
any event, they VIII guide my conduc
until experience points out better. way
II elected it " i'll be my purpose to enforc
a strict obedience 10 the Constitution AM
laws, and TO promote as best | may the in
terest and honor OF the whole country, re
lying for support upon the wisdom OF Con
gress, the intelligence and patriotism OF th
people. and the favor OF God.
With great respect, am very truly yours
j. A. GARFIELD.
10 the Hon. George +. Hodr, Charmd
Of Committee.