Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23

| nave recently emerged from the Donuhkt
OF their present political oppressors; they
have had but few Of the advantages OF edu-
cation which might enable them to compete
with the whites.
As have heretofore maintained, In or.
der 10 achieve the ideal perfection OF q
popular government Il Is absolutely neces-
sary that tie masses should be educated.
This proposition applies itself with full
force TO the colored people OF the South.
| They must have better educational adyan-
tages, and THIS be enabled TO become
the intellectual peers Of their white
brethren. as many OF them undoubtedly
already are. A liberal school system
| should be provided for the rising gen.
/ Grafton OF the South, and the colored people
! be made as capable OF exercising the duties
/ OF electors as the white people. In the mean
| time Il Is the duty OF the National Govern
| ment TO 90 beyond resolutions and declara-
| tons on the subject, and 70 take such action
| as may lie In ITS power 10 secure the absolute
| freedom Of national elections everywhere,
/ 10 the end that our Congress may cease TO
I contain members representing fictitious ma
! jorities Of their people, thus misdirecting
the popular will concerning national legis-
lation, and especially to the end that in
| presidential contests the great business
| and other interests OF the country may
no, be pl9ced In fear and trembling lest an
INSCRIPTIONS minority should succeed in
sitting the wishes OF the majority. -.
In accordance with The spirit OF the last
resolution Of the Chicago platform meas.
ures should be taken at once to remedy
this great evil.
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.
Under our liberal institutions the sub
iects and citizens OF every nation have
been welcomed TO a home in our midst.
and on compliance with our laws TO a CO.
operation in our Cove nment. While II Is
DE policy OF the Republican party TO en-
courage the oppressed OF other nations and
Offer them facilities for becoming useful
and intelligent citizens in the legal defni-
lion Of the term, the party has never con-
tempIated the admission OF a class OF SER
vile people who are not only unable to
comprehend our institutions, hut indIs-
posed TO become a part OF our national
family or 10 embrace any higher ciyiliZa-
ton than their own. To admit such i'm
migrants would be only 10 throw q retard-
ing element into the very path OF our
progress. Our legislation should be amply
protective against this danger, and il not
sufficiently so now should be made so to
che full extent allowed by our treaties with
friendly Powers.
TIE CIVIL SERVICE.
The subject OF ciyil-seryice administra-
ton lisa problem that has occupied the earn
est thought OF statesmen for a number OF
years past, and the record will show that
towards its solution many results Of a val
liable and comprehensive character have
been attained by the Republican party
since lis accession TO power In the parti
san warfare made upon the latter. with the
view OF weakening it IN the public conf
dence, great deal has been alleged in con-
nection with the.abuse OF the evil service.
the party making the indiscriminate charges
seeming to have entirely forgotten that It
was under the full sway Of the Democratic
organization that the motto d" To the vic
tors belong the spOlls' became 4 cardinal
article in the Democratic creed.
With the determination to elevate our
governmental administration TO a standard
OF justice, excellence, and public morality,
the Republican party has sedulously en-
deayoTed 10 lay the foundation OF a system
which shall reach the highest perfection
under the plastic hand Of time and accumu-
lating experience. The problem il one of
far greater intrcacy than appears upon its
superficial consideration, and embraces the
subqucStions OF how TO avoid the abuses
possible to the Judgment Of an immense
number OF appointments in the hands Of
the Executive; Of how to give encourage
ment 10 and provoke emulation in the va
riOus Government employees, in order that
they may strive for proficiency and rest
their hopes OF advancement upon the attri-
butes OF official merit, good conduct, and
4 - I'll
the evils OF creating a privileged class in
the Government service, who, in imitation
Of European prototypes, may gradually
lose all proficiency and value in the belief
that they possess a life-caliag only to be
taken away in case OF some fragrant abuse.
The thinking, earnest men OF the Repub-
lican party have made no mere wordy
demonstration upon this subject but they
have endeayored TO quietly perform that
which their opponents are constantly
promising without performing. Under
Republican rule the result has been that,
without ENGRAVING any Of the o iectiOnable
features OF the European systems upon
our own, there has been steady and even
rapid elevation Of the civil service in all NJ
it, departments, until lt can now be stated,
without fear Of successful contradiction,
that the service is more just. more efficient,
and purer in all Of it, features than ever be-
fore since the establishment OF orr Gov
eminent; and II defects still exist in our
system, the country can safely rely upon
the Republican party a. the most efficient
instrument for their removal.
7 am in favor OF The highest standard Of
excellence in the administration OF the
civil service. and will lend my best efforts
to the accomplishment Of the greatest at
tanable perfection in this branch OF our
service.
TIRE REMAINING TWIN RELIC or BAkBARISN.
The Republican party came into exist
cnce in a crusade against the Democratic
institutions OF slavery and polygamy. The
first Of these has been buried beneath the
Cmbers Of civil war. The party should
continue rs efforts until the remaining inl-
guilty shall disappear from our civilization
under the force OF faithiuliy-eXecutcd laws.
There are other subjects OF importance
which | would gladly touch upon did space
permit. | limit myself to saying that,
while there should be the most rigid ecOno-
NY Of governmental administration. there
should be no scli-delcating parsimOny
either In our domestic or foreign service.
Official dishonesty should he promptly
and Iclcntlcssly punished. Our obligl-
tons TO the defenders OF our country
shoUld never De forgotten, and the
liberal system Of pensions provided
by the Republican party should not be i'm
perilled by adverse legislation. The law
establishing a labor bureau, through which
the interests of labor can be placed IN an
organized condition. ! regard rs a salutary
measure. The eight-hOur law should he
enforced rs riudly as any other. We
should increase our navy TO a degree en-
ahlng US TO amply protect our coast
lines, our commerce, and TO give lis a
force in foreign waters which shall be a
respectable and proper representative OF
country like our own. The public lands
belong 10 the people, and should not be
alienated from them, but reserved for free
homes for all desiring 20 possess them:
and, finally, our present Indian policy
should be continued and improved upon As
our experience in It's administration may
from time 70 time suggest. | have the
honor 10 subscribe myself, your obedient
servant, JOHN 4. LOGAN.
To the Hon. Join b. Henderson,, chairman
Of he committee.
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