Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-07-13

Misstssippi river. with its great tributa-
mes, 10 OF such vital importance to 90
many millions OF people that the safety
Of its navigation requires exceptional
consideration. In ordsr 10 secure to the
Nation the control Of all Its waters Pres
Den Jefferson negotiated the purchase
Of z vast territory extending from the
Gull OF Mexico to the Pacific Ocean.
The wisdom Of Congress should be
invoked to devise some plan by which
that great river shall cease TO be o terror
to those who dwell upon It's banks and
ny which its shipping may safely carry
the industrial product OF Is. 900. 900 Of
people. The interests OF agriculture,
which 10 the basis OF all our material
prosperity, and In which sevsn.twslfths
Of our population are engaged, as we'll
as the interests Of manufactures and
commerce, demand that facilities for
cheap transportation shall bs increased
BY the use OF all our great water courses.
The material interests Of this country,
the traditions Of Its settlement and the
sentiments OF o. people. have led the
Government TO Offer the widest hospital.
ity 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
postsrity shall become an undistinguish.
able part Of our population.
The recent movement Of the Chinese
10 our Pacific Coast partakes but little
OF the qualities OF such an immigration
either in Its purposes or its results. 1t
is too much like an importation to be
welcomed without restriction; too much
like an invasion to be looked upon with.
out solicitude. We cannot consent to
allow any form OF servils labor to be
introduced among rs under the name OF
immigration. Recognizing the gravity
Of this subject the present administers.
ton, supported by Congress, has sent to
China q Commission Of distinguished
citizens for the purpose OF securing Q
modification OF the existing treaty a.
will prevent evils likely to arise in future
from the present situation. II 10 conf.
IDENTIFY believed that these diplomatic
negotiations will be successful. without
the loss Of commercial intercourse be-
tween the two nations, which promises
Q great increase Of reciprocal trade and
tho enlargement OF our markets. Should
these negotiations fail. 1t will DO the
duty Of Congress to mitigate the evils
already felt and prevent their increase
by such restrictions as, without violence
or injustice, will place upon q sure
foundation the peace OF u communi.
ties and the freedom and dignity OF
labor.
The appointment Of citizens TO the
various executive and judicial offices Of
the Government Is, perhaps, the NEST
difficult Of all the duties which the Con.
stitution has imposed upon the EIecu.
tive. The Constitution wisely demands
that Congress shall cooperate with the
Executive Department In placing the
civil service on o better basis. Expe-
rience has proved that with our frequent
changes OF Administration nj system OF
reform can DO made effective and perma-
nent without the aid OF legislation.
Appointments to tho military aud naval
service are SO regulated by law as to
leave but little ground for complaint. II
may not DO wise TO make similar regula.
lions by law for the civil service, but
without invading the authority or nscss.
sary discretion Of the Executive, Con.
eress should devise o method that will
determine the tenure Of Office and re-
ducs the uncertainty which makes that
service 80 uncertain and unsatisfactory.
Without depriving any officer OF bis
rights o. q citizen the Government
should require him to discharge
all Of his official duties with In.
~tslligence. efficiency and faithful.
ness. To select wisely from u own
vast population those who are best suit.
cd for the many offices to be allied 70.
quires an acquaintance far beyond the
range OF any one man. The Executive
| should therefore seek and receive the In.
formation and assistance OF those whose
knowledge OF communities In which the
duties are to be performed best qualities
them to aid him In making the wisest
choice. These are deliberate convic.
tons. resulting from O 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 administration OF the Government.
In any event they will guide my conduct
until experience points q better way. II
elected. 1t will be my purpose to enforce
strict obedience to the Constitution and
laws, and promote, as best / may. the
interests and honor OF the whole coun.
try. Relying for support upon the wis.
dom OF Congress. the intelligence and
patriotism Of the people and the favor
Of God, with great respect. l am very
truly yours, ]. A. GARFIELD.
To Hon. George Hoar, Chairman OF
the Committee.