San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-25
Third-A higher sense of duty ON
the part of our juries.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
This is theme dwelt upon by
statesmen of all parties, state and
federal; it goes forth in state papers OF
the most solemn character; we get it
in prose and poetry, and no sooner
had the party triumphed, by the force
of its logic than it dies; often silent
death, without so much rs II prayer
being offered at its obsequies.
Happily for the American people
the last and most daring breach of
public decancy has been rebuked by
an outraged people, in manner SO
severe that we shall not likely, in the
next few years, hear of Hubbell or
ganization or cabinet minister ten
dered by the chief magistrate of our
Federal agency forgovemor of state;
orof quarantineg guards and revenue Off
Gals undertaking to conduct elections.
While these things have been severe
ly rebuked, it has not been done by
people unfaithful to the spirit of our
institutions, for all governments here
are the peoples, no less that of the
states than the Federal, and whether
improper interference with the freedom
of elections comes from those in au-
thority in the state or Federal govern
ment, it is the right and bounden duty
of the people to rebuke 1.-THE more
severely the higher the source from
whence it comes.
In assuming the duties of this very
responsible Office, 1 do, to-day, al
though elected as partisan, declare
that the oath of Office disarms the
politician and leaves me free to deal
with all alike, and whatever asperi-
ties may have been engendered in
political contests, 1 thank God that l
have moral courage enough to remem-
Der that 1 am the chief magistrate of
a great people and state, and that it
is their affairs, and not my own, with
which l have to deal.
To those around me, charged with
a portion of the same public trust, l
dare to say, that while degree of in
dividuality in all is necessary ingre-
dent, still l trust that we meet with
that spirit of forbearance and conces-
sion that will render the aggregated
will useful to our country, and in in
vitlng their hearty cooperation, l
deem it proper to say that they will
find in me, at all times, not only
a willingness to hear others and con-
suit their views, but to make all nee
essary concessions in order that the
incoming administration may meet
the expectations of this splendid COM
monwealth.
Fidelity to the constitutions of our
country, state and Federal, is the
true test of loyalty, and he who tram
pies upon these or does other illegal
acts in the name of the law, is the
vilest of law breakers.
May we hope that our school lands
and the common school fund will be
guarded with that spirit of jealousy
and devotion to the trust and duty
that the magnitude of the subject de-
mands.
It is not unknown that the section
of our state where these lands are sit
uated feels a deep interest in this sub
ject, and, while the public servant
must do nothing that can be avoided
to retard or annoy any section, still
I know that that gallant people will
not require guardian of great pub
lie trust to lose sight of the fact that
he does, indeed, represent all the
people and all sections of the state,
and that devotion to this great trust
is of the first and highest consider
alton.
OUR INSANE.
Shall the Institution intended for
the treatment, care and cure of this
unfortunate class be longer a thing in
name, or shall we make it equal to
the demands of justice and humanity?
These and many other subjects, not
necessary now to enumerate, will re-
ceive more elaborate attention in di-
rect communication to the two houses.
With regard to the management of
our various institutions, or appoint
ments to office therein, wish to say
that the first great consideration has,
and will continue to be, the good of
the public service, and when do not
think this service can be bettered, no
removal will be made.
l believe in the fullest and freest
ballot, and do not cherish the slight
est animosity toward those who Of
fered a manly opposition to my cleo
ton, and as the executive, l have no