Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-07-13

Of such al cmigrattp, either in It's purposes or
its result. Il is too much !iko 81 imp; rtailoD
IN bo welcomed without rcstr!c loD; to much
ike 90 invasion 10 DO looked upon without 30
Icitude. We clnnot c)rscnt to aIl)T any form
of eerylo labor TO bo introduced among US
under tho guso Of immigration. R,coe1,z ng
the gravity OF this sui jtc: the present adniniss
tralion, supported by Congress. has sent to
China a commission CT distinguished citz,ns
FIR the purpose Ct stcuriDg suoh modification
of The txisting treaty as will prevent the evils
likely to sIise from the present situation. 1t is
confidently believed that these diplomatic nc
gotiatious will b, suocarslul Withou. the loss
of oomme rclal inter course betwoen tn, Two pow.
eIs which promises great Ii C 'esso OF Repro
cal trade and the eLlArgemo pt Of our markets.
Should these efforts fail, i; will be tic duly OF
CoDer s. to mitigate the evils elrcsdY felt and
prevent their iucr ease by such restric ions az
without violence or il jusico will plsc, upon q
sure foundation the pesco of our communities,
and tic freedom and dignity OF labor. The np.
poiDtmeDt of ctizens to the various < ,cuti7e
and Judicial Offices of tho government is por'
hsps the most difficult Of oil Guics which the
constitutions has imposed upon the executive.
The oovention wisely demands that Congress
shall cooperate with tho Z :cu;iyo department.
10 placing the civil servc, on q bet or basis
Experience has proved that with our ir quaut
changes Of administration 10 system or reform
can be made cfftc i've AID permarcut without
tho aid Ct legislation. Appointments to tho
| military and naval service arc SO regulated by
tho law or custom as TO leave but littlo ground
| Of complaint 1t may not be Wis., 10 m axe similar
regulations by law for the civil service, but
| without invading the authority or necessary
discretion Of the executive, Congress SD, d d..
wise method that will determine the tenure OF
| ttlice and gIostlY reduce The uncertainty which
makes that service so uncertain and unsslisf, c
| tory. Without depriYing any officer of his
rights ss citizen, the governme' should re-
quire him to discharge all bis ollics dutit with
| intelger &c. ttli !ienCy and fsLhfulness. 10 SO.
| lect wisely from our vast population those who
| sre best fitted for the many Hes TO DO filed
| requires an acquaintance t.r beyond the range
| of any ono mar. The executive should, there.
| fore seek and receive the information and As
| sistanco of those whose kuowledg. Of tho COM
munities in which the duties arc 20 DO per.
| formed best qualified thon to aid in making TIC
| WiSGst cho:cl
| The doctrines announced by the Chicago Ger
Ven.on are not the tenn porary devices OF e par
| ~ to attract votes and carry HI election They
| are deliberate convictions resulting from 3 cara.
fa! study OF tho spirit Of our Institutions. the
events OF our history and the bsst impulses OF
our people In my Judgment these principles
| should control tho legislation and adminislra-
| lion OF the government In any event they viii
| guido my conduct until experience points out a
better way. III eli ed it will he my purpose to
enforce stTic. obedience TO the constitution and
tho laws, and To p oGloto. AS best l. may, tho in .
| erest5 and honor Of the whole III airy. relying
| for support upon tho wisdom OF Con gress, thu,
intelligence md patriotism Of tina peop!o snd the
| favor Of GUd.
| With great respect, nm, very truly yours,
| j. &. GARFIELD.
| To Hon. G 0. f. uosr, Chm, Ct the UOmmi,tan