Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1886-12-10

prise, and by opening new sources iof agri-
cultural wealth, and the dissemination of
early information concerning production
and aprices, it has contributed largely to
the conntryS prosperity. The interest of
the millions of our citizens engaged in ag-
riculture, are involved in the enlargement
and improvement of the results of their la
bors. and jealous regard for their welfare
should be willing tribute to those whose
productive returns are main source of our
progress and power. .,.- - =.
REGARDING PLEURo-PNEUMoNIA.
The existence Of pleuro- ro-pneumonia
among the cattle of the various states, has
led to burdensome, and in some cases, dis
astrous restrictions in one important
branch of our commerce, threatening to eff
feet the quantity and quality of our good
supply. This is a matter of such impor-
tance and of such far-reaching consequen-
ces that hope it will engage the serious
attentlOn OF congress.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The continued operation Of the law relating
to our civil service has added the most
convincing proofs of it's necessity
and usefulness. 1t is fact worthy
of note that every public officer
who has a just idea of his duty to the peo-
PIE testifies to the value of this reform. Its
staunchest friends are found among those
VINO understand it best, and its warmest
supporters are those who are retained and
protected by its requirements. The mean
ing OF such restraint and protection is not
appreciated by those who want places un-
der the government regardless OF merit and
efficiency, nor by those who insist that the
selection for such places should rest upon
a proper credential showing active partisan
scope and nature of this reform are so little
understood, and that so many things not
included within its plan are called by its
name. When civil service yields more
fully to examination, the system will have
large additions to the number of its friends.
| invoke for this reform the careful and
ungrudging support of the congress. I re-
that the commissioners be made equal to
other offices of the government having
like duties and Responsibilities and hope
that such reasonable appropriations may
be made as will enable them to increase the
usefulness of the cause they have
charge Of.
In conclusion l earnestly invoke such
wise action on the part of the peoples leg
islators as will subserve the public good
and demonstrate during the remaining
days of the congress as at present organ,
lied, its ability and inclinatfons to so meet
the peoples need that it shall be gratefully
remembered by an expectant constituency.
FOREIGN COMMENTS.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Times, comment
ing on President Clevelands message,
says: "1t is fortunate for both parties
that the negotiations are in the hands of
the governments instead of those of the
Immediate disputants of the fishery ques-
ton. The. opposing interests seem too
ward free trade"
The Standard says: "The presidents
message is a sensible and statesmanlike
production, and eminently pacific through
out, although in describing the fisheries
question he throws undue blame on the
Canadian fishermen, yet not not word is
spoken to awaken hostility or rekindIe
strife.'