The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-09-12

and what 1 had some opportunity 10
observe. and IN 4 small measure 70
experience, they gave ungruagingiy
It was nos q trade. but an Offering
The measure was heape9 mp. running
SFeT- What t2ey achieved only dis
tant generations can adequately tell.
Without attempting TO siiscnss par
ticular propositions. l may add that
measures IN b>haif of Surviving vete-
rams OF the war and Of the families of
their dead comrades should De con-
ceived and executed in the spirit Of
Jsstice and Oi most grateful iiheraiity.
and that IN competition for civil ap-
Sosntinents honorable military service
should have appropriate recognition
The CIVIL sKxvIcE-
The law regulating appointments 70
classified civH service received my
support in the senate in the belief that
u opened a way to much needed re-
form sfili think 80. and therefore
cordially approve the clear and forcib!e
expressions of the convention npon
this subject The Law should have the
aid Of a friendly interpreter and be
faithfully and vigorously enforced.
All appointments under il should be
absolutely free from partisan consid-
GRAFTON and influence. Some exter-
sions OF the classified list are prae-
tieable and desirable, and further
legislation extending reform TO other
branches of service to which it is ap-
plicable, would receive my approval.
In appointments TO every grade and
department fitness and not party
service should be an essential and
discriminating test and fidelity and
efficiency one sure tenure Of Office.
Only the interests of the public service
should suggest removals from Office.
| know the practical difficulties at
tending the attemptto apply the spirit
OF civil service rules 10 all appoint
ments and removals. 1t will, how
ever, be my sincere purpose If elected
TO advance the reform.
vIKTrE AND TEMPERANCE.
notice with pleasure that the con-
yention did not omit TO express its
solicitatIe for the promoiion-of virtue
and temperance among our people.
The Republican party has always been
friendly 10 everything that tsasied TO
make the life of our people free. pure
and prosperous, and will In future be
true to its history in this respect.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with foreign powers
should he characterized by friendliness
and respect The right OF our people
aud Of our ships 20 hospitabie treat
ment should lie insisted upon with
dignity and firmness. 0ur country i
too great both in material strength
aud 10 moral power 10 indulge in
hluster or 10 be suspected Of
timorousness, vaeillation and in
consistency are a. incompatible with
successful diplomacy as they are with
the national dignity. We should es-
pecially cultivate and extend our di-
plomRtic and commercial relations
with the Central and South American
States.
TuE TisHEEIEa
Our fisheries should be lostsred and
protected. The hardships and risks
that are the necessary incidents OF the
business should not be increased byan
inhospitable exclusion from the near
lying ports.
The resources OF a firm. dignitiel
and consistent diplomacy are un-
donbiedly equal 10 the prompt and
peaceful solution Of the difficulties
that now exist. Our neighbors viii
surely not expect in our ports COM
mercial hospitality they deny 10 us in
theirs
I cannot extend this letter by a
special reference TO other subjects
upon which the convention gave an
expires ion In respect 20 them, as
well a. to these | have noticed, ana
in entire agreement with the delara-
tons OF the convention. The resolu-
tions relating to the eh0inage, OF the
rebuilding OF the navy, TO coat de
lenses and TO public lands dsexpress con
clSsi0ns 20 all of which gave my sup
port in the senate.
Inviting a calm and thoughtful con-
sideration Of these questions we sub
mit them to the people. Their intelh
gent patriotism and the good proyi
dence that made and has kept us ma
tion will lead them to wise and safe
conclusions. Respectfully. sour obe-
diant servant, BKNJANIS HARRISON.