The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-07-16

which It's shipping INA, safely carry the
products of 25,000,O00 of
people. Tho interests of agriculture,
which is the basis of all our material |
prosperity, and In which sew en-twelfths |
OF the population are arrayed, as well |
as the interests of manufactures and |
commerce, demand that the facilities |
for cheap transportation shall be In
creased by the use of all our great
water courses. The material interests
Of this country, the traditions ofits set
Element and the sentiment of our peo-
pie, have led the government to offer
the wisest 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 posterity shall be-
come an undistinguishable part of our
population.
The recent movement of the Chinese
to our Pacific coast partakes but little
of the qualities of such an emigration,
either in its purposes or its results. Ii
is too much like an importation to be
welcomed without restriction, too
much like an invasion to be looked up
on wit bout solicitude. We cannot
consent to allow any form of servile
labor TO be introduced among rs under
the guise of immigration. Recognizing
the gravity of this subject. the present
administration, supported by Congress,
has sent to China a commission OF dis
tinguished citizens for tho purpose of
securing modification of the existing
treaty as will prevent the evils likely to
arise from the present situation. 1t is
confidently believed that these diplo-
matte negotiations will be successful
without the loss of commercial inter-
course between the two powers, which
promises a great increase of reciprocal
trade and the enlargement of our
markets. Should these events fail, II
will be the duty of Congress to mitigate
the evils already felt, and prevent their
increase by such restrictions as, with.
out violence or injustice, will place upon
a sure foundation the peace of our COM
munities and the freedom and dignity OF
labor.
The appointment of citizens to the
various executive and judicial offices oil
the Government is, perhaps, the most
difficult of all duties which the Consti.
tution has imposed upon the executive
The convention wisely demands that
Congress shall cooperate with the ex.
ecutive departments in placing the civil
service on better basis. Experience
has proved that, with our frequent
changes of administration, no system o.
reform can be made effective and per
manent without the aid of legislation
Appointments to the military and nava
service are 80 regulated by law and Gus
tom as to leave but little ground fol
complaint. 1t may not be wise to make
similar regulations by law for the civi
service, ibut without invading tn,
authority or necessary discretion of tn,
Executive, Congress should devise {
method that will determine the tcnur,
! of Office, and greatly reduce the uncer
tainty which makes that service so I'M
certain and unsatisfactory. Withou
, depriving any Office of his right as
! citizen, the Government should requir
!, him 10 discharge all his official dutie
! with intelligence, efficiency and faith
fnlness. To select wisely from our vas
: population those who are best fitted TO
| the many Offices to be filed, require
: an acquaintance far beyond the range c
: any one man. The Executive should
! therefore, seek and receive the infoi
l nation and assistance of those, who's
, knowledge of the communities in whic
the Gnties are to be performed, bes
qualities them to aid in making tn
wisest choice. The doctrines annount
y ed by the Chicago convention are nc
: the temporary devices of party {
J attract votes and carry an election
they are deliberate convictions, result
! from careful study of the spirit of on
institutions, the events of our history
J and the best impulses of orr people
In my judgment, these principles shout
9 control the Legislation and ADMINISTERS
}. ton of the Government. In any even
! they will guide my conduct until expt
' rience points ont better way.
o elected it will'be my purpose TO enfort
= strict obedience to the constitution an
, the laws and to promote as best l ma
l. the interest and honor of the who
. country. Relying for support npon Il
} wisdom of Congress, the Intelligent
u and patriotism Of the people, and I'll
y favor of God, with great respect, al
= very truly yours,
l. (Signed.) j. A. GARFIELD.
u To Hon. George F. Hoar, Chairman
e the Committee