The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-03-07

)ert TO the dangers NJ hostile observation or
environment We have not sought to dom-
nate or to absorb any Of our weaker neigh
bors but rather to aid and encourage them to
establish free and stable governments rest
ing upon the consent Of their own people
We have a clear right to expect, therefore,
that no European government will SEEK 10
establish colonial dependencies upon the
territory of these independen. American
states That which Of justice re-
strains u from seeking. they may be reason
ably expected willingly to forego
It must not be assumed, however that our
interests are so exclusively American that
our entire lnattention to any events hat NAV
transpre elsewhere can he taken for granted.
Our citizens. domiciled for purposes Of trade
i'll all countries and in many IF the islands Of
the sea demand and will have our adequate
care in their per,onel and commercial ights.
The necessities Of our navy require con-
venlent coaling stations and dock and harbor
privileges. he,e and other trading priv
ileges we will feel free to obtain only by
means that do not in any degree partake Of
coercion. however feeble the government
from which we ak sucn concessiofs But,
having 1airv obtained them by means and
4 for purpose, entirely consistent with the
most friendly disposition toward all other
powers our consent "olid lie necessary 70
any ih"u nca''o" or Impairment oil Tue con-
ee",
We snal hei'ner IAN 10 RESPECT tue nag oil
hhs iTle'I"'N ha'I'''' ~ tlt just rights oil It's
citiAehs' nor 10 'Aac' 'he IKE treatment Tor
our Owl GUINNESS J''s''ce ana eohs'uera-
ton should character ze our diplomacy The
offices Of an Intelligent diplomacy or of
friendly arbitration in proper cases. should
I've adeOlatp tn HE peaceful n iusimpnt of all
lhief '""a' u III "'N''. ny sun melh"ds
We VIII hahe our contribution 10 me world
peace VIM no hau III Naihes more highly,
ana aV"in Tue oppfoDil u'h "h'eh must tan
upon 'he haiIoh 'ha' ru'hiessis breaks II.
The Public service.
The dutv dcvolve,l bv law upon the presi.
dent to nominate and. by ana with the advice
and consent OF the senate. to appoint all pub
lie officer. Who's appointment is not otherwise
provided for in the constitution or BY act of
congress has become burdensome and its
wise and eff lent discharge full Of difficulty.
The civil list is So large that a personal kpowl-
edge of any large number Of the applicants
is impossible. The president must rely upon
the representations Of others and these are
often made without consideration and without
any just sense of responsibility. | have
right think. to insist that those who volun-
teer or are invited to give advice as To APP
pointmeuts shall exercise consideration and
fidelity.
A high sense of duty and an ambition to
improve the service should characterize all
public officers There are many ways in
which the convenience and comfort of those
who have business with our public officers
may be promoted by thoughtful and
obliging officer, and | shall expect those
whom | may appoint To justify their selec-
| ton by a conspicuous efficiency IN the dis
! charge of their duties. Honorable party
service will certainly not be esteemed by me
disqualification for public office; but it will
in no case be allowed to serve as shield of
official negligence, incompetency or delin-
quency. Ii Is entirely creditaoe to seek Of
flee by proper methods and with proper mo-
tives, ard applicants will be treated with
consideration; but shall need and the heads
of departments will need time for inquiry
and deliberation. Persistent inquiry Will not,
therefore, be the best support Of an applica-
ton for office.
Civil Service Reform.
Heads of departments, bureaus and all