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sibiiity upon the executive. branch OF the Gov.

sibility upon the executive branch OF the Gov
eminent, Il should not be divided nor the dis
1t has been claimed that the present Execu.
tive having pledged himself not to remove
nsin except for cause the fact Of their sus,
suspended official as Injuries his character and
reputation and therefore the Senate should re-
view the case for his vindication.
have said that certain officials should not.
In my opinion, be removed during the continu-
ance Of the term for which they were appointed
solely Tor the purpose OF putting In their place
those In political afiliatfon with the appoint
ing power; and this declaration was immedi-
ateiy followed by description Of oficial parti-
sansniP which ought not to entitle those in
whom 1t was exhibited to consideration. II is
not apparent how an adherence TO the course
described. II in any degree the Suggestion is
worthy OF consideration, IL Is to be hoped that
there may be defense against unjust suspen-
Every pledge which I have made by which I
have placed O Limitation upon my exercise OF
executive power has been faithfully redeemed.
vi course the pretense is not put forth that no
mistakes have been committed; but not a sus-
pension has been made except IL appeared to my
tne pSSiS vsre would be
suspension have been denied and the adher.
ence to the rule laid down to govern my action
ton and Impotence on the part OF those who
offices.
The pledges have made were made to the
people, and to them am responsible for the
manner In which they have been redeemed
am not responsible TO the Senate, and am un-
willing to submit my actions and official con-
duct TO them for judgment.
There are no grounds for an allegation that
the fear OF being found false 70 my pro.
ing to submit to the demands of the senate.
L have not constantly refused to suspend ON.
Gals, and thus incurred the displeasure Of Do
litical friends, and yet willfuliy broken faith
with the people for the sake Of being false To
Noitbor tho d;scor%oc< ~ -
the allurements constantly offered of confirma-
tons OF appointees conditioned upon the avowal
that suspensions have been made on
party grounds alone, nor the threat proposed
In the resolutions now before the Senate
that no combinations will be made unless the
demands OF that body be complied WITH are
ing in the way which am convinced leads Ia
better government for 1p the people, vv ANN
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, ID. c., March I, 1885.
The Nessage In the senate.
Mr.. EDMUNDs SAYS 1T REMINDS HIN OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS OF KING CHARLES I 10
PARLIAMENT.
After the reading Of the message in the Senate
yesterday afternoon Mr. Harris moved to print
and let it lie on the table. Mr.. Edmunds called
for the yeas and nays, adding that he did not
propose the message should be laid on the table
If he could help 1t. He wanted IL referred to the
judiciary committee. Mr.. Harris did not object
and sought to add something, when he was cut
short by Mr.. Edmunds, who, with some show
OF feeling. said the message wildly reminded
him Of the communications of King Charles
to the British parliament, telling that body
what 1T ought and ought not to do. It was, he
said, the first time a President had attempted
to dictate to Congress. He said the President
had entirely misstated the question. He de-
clared that the President was asking the Senate
to consent to the removal of officials and the
appointment of others in the dark without any
information i'm the premises.
Mr.. Harris declined to enter into any contro-
versy OF that question at that time, but said
he had simply followed the custom Of the Senate
in making his motion; that the report Of the
judiciary committee on the subject involved in
the message had been submitted, and the
message ought to 60 to the table.
Mr.. Edmunds' motion to refer to the judiciary
committee was adopted by a vote of 81 to D. a
party vote, with the exception that Mr. Riddle
berger voted with the democrats