The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-07-21


SAT " Of its navigation requires txcep-
tionsl consideration. Ia order TO secure
tnthe nation the control OF al It's waters,
President Jefferson negotiated the pur-
chase Of A vast territory. extending from
the Gulf of Mexico TO the Pacific ocean.
The wisdom Of Congress should be in
yoked to devise some plan by which
that great river shall cease to be
terror 70 those who dwell upon its
banks, and by which its shipping may
safely carry the industrial products OF
25. OOn, 600 Of people. The interests OF
agriculture, which is the t'asis OF all
our m aterial prosperity, and in which
seyen-twelfths Of our popula ion are
engaged, as well as the interests OF
manufactures and commerce, demand
that the facilities for cheap transporta,
ton shall be increased by the use oil all
our great warehouses;.
CHINESE EMIGRATION.
The material interests OF this coun-
try, the traditions of its settlement and
the sentiment ofour people have led the
government to offer the widest hospi-
tality to emigrants who seek our shores
for new and happier homes, willing TO
share the burd ms as well rs the bene-
fits of our society and intending that
their posterity shall become an undis-
tinguishable part OF our population.
The recent movement of the Chinese to
our Pacific coast partakes but little OF
tue qualities of such an emigration
either in its purposes or its result. III
is too much like an importation to De
welcomed without restriction; too
much like an invasion to be looked upon
without solicitude. We cannot cons mt
to allow any form of servile labor to be
introduced among US under the guise OF
emigration. Recognizing the gravity
of this inject the present administra-
ton supported by Congress, has sent to
China commission of distinguished
citizens for the purpose OF Sc
curing such a modification OF the
existing treaty as will prevent the evils
likely to arise FROM the present situa-
ton. Ii is confidently believed that
these Diplomatic negotiations will be
successful without the loss of CONNER
cial intercourse between the two pow
ers, which promises great increase of
reciprocal trade and the enlargement OF
our markets. Should these efforts tail,
it will be the duty of Congress to miti-
gate the evils already felt, and prevent
their increase by such restrictions as,
without violence or injustice, will place
upon n sure foundation the peace OF our
communities and the freedom and dig
nifty OF labsr.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
The appointment of citizens to the
various executive and judicial offices of
the government is, perhaps, the most
difficult of all duties which the Consti-
tuition HIS imposed on the Executive.
The convention wisely demands that
Congress shall cooperate with the Exc
cutive departments in placing the .ivil
service en- better basis. Experience has
proved that with Cur frequent changes OF
administration no system of reform can
be made effective and permanent with
out the aid of legislation. Appoint
ments 70 the military and naval SER
vice are so regulated by law and Gus
tom as to leave but little ground for
complaint. 1t may not be wise to make
similar regula tions By law for the civil
service. But, without invading the
authority or necessary discretion Of the
Executive, Congress shorld devise a
method that will determine the tenure
of Office, and greatly reduce the uncer-
tainty which makes that service so I'M
certain and unsatisfactory. Without
depriving any officer of his rights as q
citizen, the governm emit should require
him to discharge all his official duties
with intelligence, efficiency ard faith
fulness. To select wisely from our vast
population those whoar best fitted for
the many offices to be filed, requires an
acquaintance far beyond the range of
any one man. The Executive should,
therefore, seek and receive the inlorma-
ton and assistance of those whose
snowledge of the communities in which
the duties are to be performed best
qualities them to aid in making the
wiSest choice.
The doctrines announced by the
Chicago convention are not the tenn
porary devices of party to attract
votes and carry an election; they are
deliberate convictions resulting from a
careful study OF the Spirit of our institu-
ions, the eyenls 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 a better way.
If elected, it will be my purpose to
enforce strict obedience to the Constitu-
tion and the laws, and to promote, as
best may. the interest and honor OF the
whole country relying for support upon
the wisdom of Congress, the Intelligence
and patriotism of the people, and the
favor of God. With great respect, / am,
very truly yours,
j. A. GARFIELD.
To The Homo abe GEORGE +. HoAR.
Chairman of Committee.