The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1880-07-21

the basis OF our materlal prosperity,
and in which seven tWelfths of onr
population are engaged. as we'll as the
interests Of manufactures and COM
merce, demand that the facilities for
cheap transportation shall be increas-
ed by the use of all our great water
courses
The material interests of this couD-
try, the traditions of it's settlement
and the sentiments Of our people
have led the Government to offer the
widest hospitality to emigrants who
seek our shores for new and happier
homes, willing to share The burdens
as well as the benefits of our society
and intending that their prosperity
shall become an undistiguishable part
of our population. The recent move.
ment of Chinese to our Pacific coast
partakes but little of the qualities of
such an emigration, either ln its pur-
poses or its result. 1t is too much
like an importation to be welcomed
with restriction g.; too much like lnVa-
sion to be looked upon without solici-
tude. We cannot consent to allow
any form of scrvllc labor to be intro
duccd among US uader the guise Of
immigration Recognizing the grav-
ity Of this subject the present admin
istration, supported by Congress, has
sent to China a commission Of distin-
gaished citizens for the purpose of
securing such modification of the ex-
listing treaty as will prevent the evils
likely to arise from the present situa-
ton. 1t is confidently believed that
this diplomatic negotiation will be
successful without the loss Of commer-
cial intercourse between the two pow.
ers, which promises great increase
Of reciprocal trade aud the enlargement
of cur markets. Should these efforts
fail. it will be the duty of Congress
to mitigate the evils already felt and
prevent their increase by such restric-
tions as without violence or Injustice,
will place upon sure foundation the
peace of our community and the free
dom and dignity of labor.
The appointment Of citizens to the
various executive and judicial Offices
of the Government, is perhaps, the
most difficult of all duties which the
constitution hes imposed upon the
Executive. The Convention wisely
demands that Congress shall co-ope-
rate with the Executive DEPARTING Mt in
placing civil service on better basis.
Experience has proved that with our
frequent changes of administration no
system of reform can be made etec
tive and permanent without the aid
Of legislation. Appointments to the
military for naval service are so regu-
lated by law and custom as to leave
but little ground for complaint. 1t
may not be wise to make similar reg.
ulatiops by law for the civil service
but without invading the authority
or the necessary discretion of the Ex-
ecutive, Congress should devise a
method that will determine the tenure
of Office and greatly reduce the un-
certainty which makes that service so
uncertain and unsatisfactory. With
out depriving any officer Of his rights
as a citizen, the Government should
require him to discharge all his
official duties with intelligence, eff
cheney and faithfulness. To select
wisely from our vast population those
who are best fitted, requires an &C.
quaintance far beyond the range Of
any one man. The Executive should,
therefore, seek and receive the in
formation and assistance of those whole
knowledge of communities in which
the duties are to be performed, best
Qualities them to aid in making the
wiscst choice.
The doctrines announced by the
Chicago Convention are not the tem-
porary devices Of a party to attract
votes and carry an election. They are
deliberate convictions resulting from
a careful study Of the spirit of our
institutions, the events of our history
and the best impulses of our people.
In my judgment, these principles
should control the Legislation and the
administration of the Government.
In any event they will guide my con.
duct until experience points out
better way. If elected, it will be my
purpose to enforce strict obedience
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 Con
gress, the intelligence and patriotism
Of the people and the favor of God.
With great respect, am very truly
yours, }. A. GARFIELD.
To Hon. Geo. I. Hoar, Chairman of
the Committee.