Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-21

who seek our shores for new and hsppier homes.
willing TO share the burdens as we'll as the 6ene-
fits of our society and intending that their pos
terity shall become an undlstinguishable part of
our population. The recent movement OF the
Chinese TO our Pacific coast partakes but little OF
the qualities of such emigration, either in Its
purposes or its result. II is too much like an i'm
portation 10 be welcomed without restriction, too
much like an invasion to be looked upon without
so.1citude We cannot SOnsent to allow any form
of servile labor to be introduced among US under
the guise OF Immigration Recognizing the
gravity Of this subject, the present administra-
tfon supported by Congress has sent to China a
commission of dstink uished citizens for the pur-
pose OF securing such modification of the exist
ing treaty as Will prevent the evils likely TO arise
from the present situation. It is confidently be-
lfeved that these diplomatic nego lations will be
successful without the loss of commercial inter
course between the two powers which promises a
great increase OF reciprocal trade and the enlarg-
ment OF our markets. Should these efforts fail 1t
will be the duty OF Congress to mitigate the evils
already fit and prevent their increase by such re-
strictons as without violence and Injustice will
place upon sure foundation the peace of our
communities and the freedom and digni of
labor.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The appointment OF citizens to the various ex-
ecutlve and Judicial offices OF the Government is
perhaps the most difficult OF all the duties which
the constitution hns impo> ed upon the executive.
The onstitution wisely demands that Congress
shall cooperate with the executive departments
In placing the civil service on better basis Ex-
periente has proved that with frequent
changes OF administration no system OF reform
can be made effective and permanent. and with
out the aid Of legislation, appointments to the
military and naval service are so regulated by law
and custom as to leave but little ground of COM
plant 1t may not be wise to make similar regu-
lations 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 and great
~ reduce the uncertainty which makes that SER
vice so uncertain and unsatisfactory Without
depriving any officer of his rights citizen the
Government should req nire him to discharge all
HE official duty with int ligence, efficiency and
falthiulness. To select wisely from our vast pop
ulation those who best fitted for the many
offices to be filled, requires an acquaintance far
beyond the range OF any one man. The executive
should therefore
eEEK AND RECEIVE THE INFORMATION
and assistance of those whose knowledge OF the
communities In which the duties are to be per-
formed best qualities them to aid them in making
the wisest choice.
The doctrines announced by the Chicago con-
vention are not the temporary devices Of party
TO attract votes and carry an election. They
deliberate convictions, resulting from careful
study Of the spirit of institutions, the events
OF our history and the best impulses of our peo-
pie. 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. If
elected, 1t will be my purpose TO enforce strict
obedience to the constitution and the laws, and
10 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.
(Sgped) j. A. GARFIELD.
To Hon. George F. Hoar, Chairman of Com
mittee.