Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-13

ing to share the burdens as well as the bene- fits of our society, and intending that their posterity shall become an undistinguishabie part of our population.
 THE CHINESE QUESTION.
 The recent movement of the Chinese to our Pacific Coast partakes of but little of the qualities of such immigration, either in purpose or results. It is too much like an importation to be welcomed without re- striction, too much like an invasion to be looked upon without solicitude. We cannot consent to allow any forms of servile labor to be introduced among us under the gulse of immigration. Recognizing the gravity of this subject, the present administration sup ported 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 evils likely to arise from the present situation. It is confidently believed that these diplomatic negotiations will be successful without the loss of commercial intercourse between the two powers, which promises great increase of reciprocal trade and the enlargement of our markets. Should these efforts fail it will be the duty of Congress to mitigate the evils felt and prevent their increase by such re- place upon sure foundation the peace of our communities and the freedom and dignity of labor.
 CIVIL APPOINTMENTS.
 The appointment of citizens to the vari- ous executive and judicial offices of the Gov ernment is perhaps the most difficult of all duties which the Constitution has imposed on the Executive The convention wisely demands that Congress shall cooperate with the Executive department in placing the civil service on better basis. Experience has proven that with our frequent changes of administration no system of reform can be made effective and permanent without the aid of legislation. Appointments to the military and naval service are so regulated by law and custom as to leave little ground of complaint. It may not be wise to make similar regulations 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 tenure of office and greatly reduce the uncertainty which makes that service so un- satisfactory. Without depriving any officer of his rights as citizen the Govern ment should require him to discharge all his official duties with intelligence, efficiency and faithfulness. To select wisely from our vast population those who are best fitted for the many offices requires an acquaintance far beyond the range of any one man. The Executive should therefore seek to receive the information and assistance of those whose knowledge of the communities in which the duties are to be performed best qualities them to aid in mak- ing the wisest choice
 FAITH IN HIS PRINCIPLES.
 The doctrines announced by the Chicago convention are not the temporary devices of party to attract votes and carry an election. They are deliberate convictions resulting from careful study of the spirit of our insti- tutions 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 ex- perience points out a better way. If elected it will be my purpose to enforce strict obedi- ence to the Constitution and 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 I am, very truly yours,
 (Signed) JAMES A. GARFIELD. To Hon. G. F. Hoar, chairman of the com
 mittee.