The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-09

II cAE great COZ pQFatiODs NOu more stTQpufOuS.
y observe their ! gal limitations and duties.
they would have less cause 10 complain of the
unlawful limitations OF the rights or violent
interference with their operations, The com
munliy that by concert, open or secret, among
It's citizens denies 10 portion OF its members
their plain rights under the law, has severed
the only ale bond of social order and prospsri-
~. The tyil works from bad center bo.l
ways. Ii demoraliZes uose who practice il, ana
destroys the faith of those who suner by ii in
the efficiency OF the Jaw safe prot. ctor. The
man in whose breast that faith has been dark
eIed IS naturally the subject OF dangerous and
uncanny suggestions. 1 hose who use unlawful
methods, il moved 10y no higher motive than the
seitishness that prompted them, may well stop
and inquire what is to be the end OF this. An
unlawful eIpedient cannot become 4 permanent
condition OF government II the educated and
lndueuual Classes in a community either prac-
lice or conniye al the systematic violation of
laws that seem TO them II cross their coaven-
lence, what can they expect when the Lesson.
that convenience or supposed class interest Is d
sufficient cause fer lawles ness, has been well
learned by the ignorant classes? community
where law IS the rule o. conduct, sud where
courts not mobs execute its penalties, is the
only attractive field lor business investments and
honest labor.
our naturalization laws should be so amended
as 10 make ihe inquiry into the character and
disposition OF persons applying for citizenship
more careful and searching. our existing laws
have been IN their administration an unimpres-
siye and often an uuIutelligi ibie form. We &C
cept the man as cluzen without any knowledge
u hip without any knowledge as to
what they are. The privileges OF Ameri-
can citizenship are SO great and its duties
so grave, that we may well insist ulon g good
knowledge OF every person applying for citizen
ship. ana good knowledge by him OF our in-
slitutious. We should not cease 10 be hospitable
TO emigration, but We should cease to be care
less as 10 the character of il. There are men OF
ali races, even the best, whose coming is neces-
sariy a burden upon our public revenues or
a threat to social orders These should be ident-
itied ana exc uded.
We have happily maintained policy ofavoid-
ing all interference with European affairs. We
have been only interested spectators of their con-
tentlons III diplomacy and In war, ready to use
our friendly Offices to promote peace, but neN er
obtruGing our advice and never attempting un-
fairy TO coin the distresses of ether powers into
commercial advantage TO ourselves. We have q
just right 10 expect that our European policy
will be the American policy of European courts
II IS so manliestty incompatible with those pre-
cautions for our peace and safety which all
enforce in matters affecting them, that a
shorter waterway between our Eastern ana
Western seaboarGs shall be dominated by any
European government, thst we may con lhdently
expect that such purpose will not be entertained
by any friendly power. We shall, in the future
as In the past, use every endeavor 10 maintain
and enlarge our friendly relations with sn the
great powers, but they will not expect us to look
kindly upon any project that would leave us
subject 10 the dangers OF hostile observation or
environment We have not sought to dominate
or to absorb any of our weaker neighbors but
rather to aid and encourage them TO establ sh
free and stable governments resting upon the
consent o. their own people. We have clear
rigDt TO exF ect, therefore that no European gov
ernment viii seek TO establish colonial depend
encies upon !he tsrritory of these Independent
American states. That which sense of justice
Restraints Us from seeking they may be reasonably
exp clcd viii ngly 10 foTego.
Ii must not be assumed, however, that our in
terestS are SO exclusively American that our en-
lire inattentIon to any events that may transpire
!. - ttAh nFrr OF
zens, domiclled for purposes of trade III all
countries aud in many of the islands of the sea-
demand aud viii have our adequate care in
their personal and commercial rights The
necessities of our navy require convenient coal
ing stations, and docx and harbor privileges
These and other trading priv leges we will feel
free 10 obtain only by means that do not in any
degree partake OF coercion. however feeble the
government from which we ask such con ueessions
But, having fairly obtained tn IN by methods
and for purposes entirely consistent with the
most friendly disposition toward all other pow
ers, our consent will be necessary o any modif-
cation or impairment OF the concession.
We shall neither fail 10 respect the flag of any
friendly nation or the just rights OF It's citizens
nor to exact the ike treatment tor our own.
Calmness, Justice and conSde alton should char
acteIize our diplomacy. The Offices OF an intel
ligent diplomacy or OF friendly arbitration IN
proper cases should be adequate TO the peaceful
adjustment of all international diff culties, BY
such methods we viii make our contribution to
the world peace, which no nation values more
highly. and avoid the opprObrlBrl which must
fall upon The nation that ruthlessly breaks II.
The duty deyo we'd by law upon the President
TO Nominate, and, by and with the advice and
consent OF the senate, 10 appoint all public Of
hcers whose appo ntmeut is not otherwise pro-
yidCd for in the constitution or by act of Con-
--Tess. has become very burdensome, and lis wise
i efficient discharge full OF difficulty. The
II list is SO large that p-rsosal knowle edge
any large number OF the applicants is impOs-
!bis. The PRESIDENT must rely upon the presen-
tstiOns OF Others ana these often made in
considerably and without any justice of respon-
sibility, ] nave right think, to insist that
those bO yO unteer or are invited to give advice
to sppoiLtu e.ts shall exercise consider and
fidelity. high sense of tuty and an ambition TO
i'm prove the service should characteriZe all pub
lie officers. There are many ways IN which the
convenience and comfort of those who have bus
ness with our public offices may be promoted bya
tboug htiul and obliging officer, and shall ex-
pee those whom nay appoint 10 Justify their
selection by conspicuous efficiency IN the dis
charge OF their duties. Honorable party service
viii certainly not te esteemed by me a disquali-
fCstiOn for public Office, bat It VIII in case be
allowed TO serve as a shield OF official negi-
genee, Incompetency or delinquency. 1t is
entirely crediteble TO seek pubic Office by
proper methods and with proper motives, and
6lI applicants will be trt at with considera-
ton. But shall need, and the heads OF the de-
psItments will need, time for inquiry and de,ib-
Grafton. Persistent importantly will not, there
fore, be the beat support o. an application for
other public officers, having any duty connect
ed herewith, viii be eXpei ted TO enforce the
civil service lawfully AID without evasion. Be
yond this obvious duty hope to do something
more to advance the reform of the civil service.
Tue ideal, or even my own ideal shall rrob-
ably not attain. Retrospect will be q safer basis
of judgment than promises. We shall not, how
ever / am sure, be able 20 put our civil service
upon non partisan ssis uutil have secured
an incumbency that fair-minGed men OF the op-
position will approve for Impartiaity and inie eg-
rity. As the number OF such in the civil list is
increased, removal from office will diminish.
While treasury surplus is not the greatest
evil II is q serious evil. Our revenue should be
s4cple TO meet the ordinary annual demands up
on o0r treasury, with a sufficient margin tor
tpcse extraordinary but scarcely less i'm peFative
demands which arise now aud then. Expendi-
ture should always be made with economy and
only upon pubic recess1tr- " astefuinrss, prof.
ii acy and fayoritism In public expenditures Is
criminal But there is nothing IN the condition.
Of our country or Of our people to suggest tina
anything presently necessary to the pub
lie prosperity, security or honor should
be unduly postponed. IL viii be the
duty OF Congress wisely to forecast
and estimate these extraordinary demands,
and. having added that to our ordinary expend-
itures, 10 adjust our revenue laws that no con
siderable annual surplus VIII remain, We will
fortunately be able 10 apply to the redemption
Of the public debt any small or I'm oresee excess
Of revenue. This is better than 10 reduce our iu-
come below our necessary expenditures with the
resulting choice between another change of our
revenue laws and an increase Of public debt. II
ia quite possible, am sure, TO effect the neces-
sary reduction in our revenues without breaking
down our protective tAEIH or zeTlOukIy iElurlES
any domestic industry
The construction Of q sufficient number of
modern wsr ships. and Of their necessary arnna-
nent, should progress IS rapidly as II consistent
with care and perfection in plans and workInen-
ship. Tho spirit, courage and skin Of our naval
officers and searnen have many times III our bis
tory given TO weak ships and inefficient guns
rating greatly beyond that Of the naval list That
they VIII again do 80 upon occasion do not
doubt but they ought not, by premeditstion or
neglect. to be left to the risks and e1igsAcic. OF
an unequal combat
We should encourage the establishment %
American steamship lines. The exchanges Of
commerce demand stated, reliable aud rapid
means Of communication, and until these are
provided the 6eve. .opLne1t Of our trade with the
states lying south o. US is impossible
our pension laws sEould elVe more adequate
and discriminating relief 70 the Union soldiers
aud sailors, and to their widows snf orphans.
such occasions as this should remind Us that We
owe everything 10 their ValOr and sacrifice. 1t Is
a subject of congrstuletiol that there Is near
prospect of tie admission into the Union
OF the Dakotas and Montana and Washington
Territories. Thia act Of justice nas been unrea-
aonabIy delayed IN the care Of some of them.
The people who have settled these territories are
Intelligent, enteYprising and patriotic, and the
accession of these new states viii add rengtn 70
the natiou Il is due % the settlers 10 tue terri
tories who have availed themselves OF tLe :Lyi-
tstions of our land laws 10 make homes ppOls me
public domain. that their ttles should be spee ed
lily adjusted and their honest entries Confirmed
by patent
II IS very gratifying to observe the general in
terest now being manifested IN the reform OF our