Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-05

that our entire inatteniion 10 any event.
that may transpire elsewhere con be take,
for granted. Orr citizens, flmicied lar
purposes OF trade in all countries. ard In
many of the islands Of the see. demand
and will have our adequate care 10 their
personal and commercial rigat. The Be
cessities of cur navy require oa.y-p..B,
coaling stations, ard dock lri fs-h.r
privileges. There and other trtdir. u-,.
iieges we will feel free 10 obtain oo'y By
means that do net in any degree psriske0
coercion, however feeble the Government
from which we ask snch cance--ions Bot.
having fairly obtained them by methods
and for purposes entirely consstsn, With
the most friendly disposition toward sl
other powers, our consent will le uac--
sary TO any modification or impaIrmea. Of
the concession.
We shall neither fail TO reUpec ihs flg
of sny friendly nation or just right oiI'.
citizens, nor to exact the like irea.rei
tor our own. Calmness, justice and ol.
sideration had characterized our df -l-
CIV. The offices Of intelligent dipoty
or of friendly arbitration in proper ce
should be adequate 10 the peaceful slIn-t-
ment of all international di1icultic, By
such methods we will make our confirm
ton to The worlds peace, which 80 naiion
values more b ghiy, snd avoid the appfo-
blum which must fill upon the patton
that ruthlessly breaks 1t.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The duty deyolved by law upon the
President 60 nominate, and with the ed-
vice and consent Of the S,na;e 10 appoint.
all public officers whose appoinimeli +,
not otherwise provided for in TIE Consiiiu.
tuition or by act of Congress, has h.ome
very burdensome and its wise and tiltnt
discharge full Of difficulty. The civil li
il 90 large that personal knowledge OF
any large number of the applicants d. iu-
possible. The President must rely npn
the representations of Others ana tl,s. are
often msde inc0Dsideraieiy and without
any lust sense of responsibility have 8
right, think, TO insist that .10.e vb0 vol
unteer or are invested 10 give a1rce as 10
appointments she'll exflc.-e consideration
aud fidelity. A high sense Of duty
and smbi ion 10 improve lee
service should characterlz2 I'D ponh'
officers. There are many WAY ma "mcn
the convenience ond comfort oi t1o'e VINO
have bueiness with our public office may
be promoted by a Thoughtful and ohielg
officer. and ahali expect those whom
NAV appoint to Justify their selection by
conspicuous efficiency in the discharge
their duties. Honorable party service
will certainly not be esteemed d.
qualification for office, but il will IN no
case be allowed 10 serve ~ shield of c.l'
cial negligence, incompeiency or deiinquel'
cy. II is entirely crediiable 20 seek pub
lie office by proper methods end viii prop
er motives, and all applicants vil De
treated with consideration. But shall
need. and the needs of the departments
will need time for inquiry and dtllfeniion
Persistent Importantly will not Therefore
be the best support of an applcihon io
office. Heads Of departments, burela' ala
all other public officers having aly duty
connected Herewith, will be expected 90
enforce the civil service law folly ord
without eyasion. Beyond thi3 obyiou- ta3
| hope 20 do something more TO adrait
the reform OF the civil service Tie in.
or even my own ideal, sball probably
rot attain; retrospect will be 6 safer oi'.
of judgment than promises. Mesi,Il'-
however, ! am sure, be able pl. oH
civil service upon a non part'sau hs.s .-
til we have secured an iucumb lc. 'l"
fair-mind6d men Of the opposition Wnl ~
prove for impartiality and integrity A
the number of such in the civil ,' De- a-
creased, removals from Office sd. d.niH-
ISL.
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