Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-03-15


diplomacy. The offices of an intelligent diplomacy
or Of friendly arbitration in proper cases should be
adsa nate to the peaceful adjustment or all mterna-
tional difficulties. By such methods we viii make
contributions to the worlds peace. which no na-
ton values more highly. acc avoid the opproor1um
which must fall upon the nation that ruthlessy
breaks il
THE CIVIL. SERVICE.
The duty devolved by law upon the President to
nominate and by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate, 10 appoint al public officers whose
appointment is not otherwise provided for in the
very burdensome. and its wise and efficient dis
charge full of difficulty. The civil list is large
the applicants is impossible. The President must
rely upon the representations Of others, and these
are often made lnconsiderately and without any
Just sense OF responsibility lhave right think,
20 insist that those who volunteer invited
give advice IS to appointments shall exercise
of duty and an ambition to improve
the service should characterize all public
Officers: There are many ways in which the
ness with our public officers may be promoted by
thoughtful and obnging officer and l shall expect
those whom may appoint to justify their selection
duties
Honorable party service will certainly not DO
esteemed by disqualification for public Office.
But it will IN case be allowed to serve q shield
quency. 1t is entirely credtable to seek public Of
flee by proper methods and with proper motives,
and all applicants will be treated with consdera-
ton. But l shall need, ami the heads of depart
ments will need. time for inquiry and deliberaIion.
Persistent importantly will not, therefore, be the
best support of an application for office.
Heads of departments, bureaus and all other pub
lie officers having any duty connected Herewith.
will be expected to enforce the Civil Service Law
fully and without evasion Beyond this obvious
duty nope to do something more 70 advance the
reform of the civil service. The IDEAL or even my
own ideal, shall probably not attain Retrospect
will be safer basis of judgment than promises.
We shall not however, am sure, be able to pat
our ey seegce upon rus basis 4n %o
of the opposition will approve for importantly and
integrity. AS the number of such in the civil list
Increases removals from ohce WILL diminish.
THE SURPLUS.
While amtreasury surplus is not the greatest
evil, It ID serious evil. Our revenue should
be ample to meet the ordinary annual demands
upon our treasury, with sufficient margin for
those extraordinary, but scarcely less lmOera-
tive demands which arise now and then. Ex-
penditure should always be made with econo-
my and only upon public necessity. Waste.
fulness, proijgacy, or favoritism III public e1pend
lures is criminal. But there is nothing in the con-
ditiOn Of our country of people 20 suggest
that anything presently necessary TO the public
prosperity, security, or honor should be unduly
postponed. Il will be the 1uty of Congress wisely
to forecast and estimate these extraordinary de-
mands and, having added them to ordinary ex-
penditures to so dust our revenue laws that no
considerable annual surplus will remain. We will
fortunately be able to apply to the redemption OF
the public debt any small and unforeseen excess of
revenue This is better than to reduce our income
below necessary expenditures, with the result
ing choice between another change of our revenue
laws and increase of the public debt It is quite
possible am sure to effect the necessary reduction
in our revenues withou: breaking down our protec
tive tariff seriously injuring any domestic in
dustry
The construction of a sufficient number of mod
ern warshiDs and of their necessary armament
should progress rapidly as is consistent, with
and perfection in plans and workmanship
The spirit, courage and skill of naval officers
and seamen have many times in history given
to weak ships and inefficient guns rating greatly
beyond that Of the naval list. That they will again
10 SO upon occasion 1 do not doubt but they
ought not by generalization neglect to be left to
ne risks ana eXlgencIeS OF an unequal combat
We should encourage the esta 5iishment of Amer
can steamship lines. The exchanges of commerce
demand stated, reliable and rapid means OF COM
nunicatiOn, aud until these provided the devel-
opmelt of trade with the States lying south of
/ is impossible
Our pension law should give more adequate and
discriminating relief to the Union soldiers and
occasions Us this should remind us that
everything to their vaOr and sacrifice.
NEW STATES.
1t is a subject of congratulation that there is
near prospect of admission into the Union of the
Dakotas and Montana and Washington Territories.
This act of justice has been professionally DELAYED
In the case of some of them. The people who
nave settled those Territories inCel gent, enter
2rlslng and patriotic, and the accession of these
new States will add strength to the Nation. 1t is
due to the settlers in the Territories who have
lValled themselves of the invitations of land
her to sf63d m the 9c domain una that
honest entries confirmed by patent.
ELECTORAL REFORM.
It is very gratifying observe the general interest
low being manifested in the reform of our election
laws. Those who have been for years calling aten-
lion to the pressing necessity of throwing about the
ballot box. and about the eleccOr, further safe
guards, in order that elections might not only
De tree and pure, but might clearly appear to be
Will welcome the accession of any who did not so
soon discover the need of reform. The National
Congress has not as yet taken control of elections
III that which the Constitution gives it ur-
sdicto1 but has accepted aad adopted the election
laws Of the several s atoS, provided penalties for
:heir violation and method of supervisor. Only
she lnet1clcnCy of the State laws, unfair
partisan administration of them, could suggest a
departure from this policy. 1t was clearly how
ever, in the contemplation of the trainers Of the Con-
Stltutlon that such an exlgency might arise, and
provision was wisely made for it. No power vested
IN Congress or in the Executive to secure or per-
petuate it should remain unused upon occasion.
The people of all the Congressional districts have
an CO al Interest that the election III each shall truly
express the views and wishes of a majority of the
qualified electors residing within it. The results of
such elections local, and the insistence of
electors residing III other districts that they shall be
pure and free does not SAVIOR at all of mprrt-
If in any of the States the public security is
Thought to be threatened by ignorance among the
electors, the obvious remedy is education. The SYM
pathy and help of our people will be withheld
from any community struggling with special embar
easements or difficulties connected with the suffrage
4 the remedies proposed proceed upon lawful lines
and are promoted by Just and honorable methods.
How shall those who practise election frauds recover
that respect for the sapctty of the ballot which is
the first condition and obligation OF good citizenship?
The man who has come to regard the ballotbo as a
luggcr's hat has renOunced his allegiance. Let US
eXalt patriotism and moderate party contentious
Let those VINO would die for the flag the field of
battle give better proof Of their patriotism and
higher glory to their country by promoting frater-
by unfair methods or by practices that partake of
revolution is hurtful md evanescent, even from
party standpoint. We should hold our different
opinions in mutual respect, and having submitted
adverse Judgment with the same respect that we
would nave demanded OF our opponents, If the deci-