Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-13

are engaged, as we'll a. the interests of
manufacture and commerce demand that
facilities for cheap transportation shall be
increased BY the use Of al our great water
courses. Material interests of this coun-
try, the traditions of settlement and senti-
ment of our people, have led the govern
ment to offer the widest hospitality to en-
igrants who seek our shores for new and
happy homes. Willing to share the bur-
dens as we'll as the benefits of our society
and intending that their posterity shall be-
come an undistinguishable part of our pop
ulatiOn.
The recent move of Chinese to our Pa
cific coast partakes but little Of the quail
tiles of such an emigration either in its
purposes or its result. 1t is too much like
an importation to be welcomed without re-
strictiOn too much like an invasion to be
looked upon without sOlicitude. We can
not consent 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 admin
istration, assisted by Congress, sent to
China a commission of distinguished citi-
zens for the purpose of securing such
modification of the existing treaty as will
prevent the evils likely to arise from the
situation. 1t is confidently believed that
these diplomatic negotiations will be sue
cessful without the loss of commercial in
tercourse between the two great powers,
which promised great increase Of reclprO-
cal trade and enlargement 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 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.
Appointment of citizens to various ex-
ecutive and judicial offices of the govern
ment is the most difficult Of all duties
which the constitution has impOsedupOn the
executive. The convention wisely demands
that Congress shall cooperate with the
executive departments in placing the civil
service on better basis. Experience has
proved with our frequent changes Of ten
ure it can he made effective and permanent
without the aid of legislation. Ap-
pOintments to the military service are 50
regulated by law and cnstom as to leave
but little ground of complaint. 1t may
not be wise to make similar regulations by
law for civil service, but without invad-
ing the authority or necessary discretion
of the executive, Congress should devise q
method that will determine the tenure Of
Office and greatly reduce the uncertainty
which makes that service SO uncertain
and unsatisfactory. Without depriv-
ing any officer of his rights as
a citizen. government 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 many Offices
to be filled, requires an acquaintance fal
beyond the range of any one man. The
executive should therefore seek and re-
ceive information and assistance of those
whose knowledge of communities in
which duties are to be performed best
qualify them to aid in making the wisest
choice.
The doctrines announced by the Chica'
90 convention are not temporary devices
of party to carry an election. They are
deliberate convictions resulting from a
careful study of the spirit of our institu
tiOns, the events of our history and bes,
impulses of our people. In my judgment
these principles should control legisla tiOr
and the administration of the government
In any event they will guide my conduct
until expedience points out better way
If elected, it will be my purpose to ell
force strict obedience to the constitution
and laws and to promote as best l may the
interest and honor of the whole country
relying for support upon the wisdom O.
congress, the intelligence and patriotism
of the people and favor of God. With great
respect, am, very truly yours,
J. A. GARFIELD.
To Hon. George F. Hoar, chairman o
the committee.