The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

methods and for purposes entirely con
 toward all other powers, our consent
 will be necessary to any modification or
 impairment Of the concession. We shall neith-
 CT fail to respect the flag Of any friendly nation or the just rights of its citizens. nor Co eNao the like treatment for our own. Calmness.
 justice and consideration should characterize our diplomacy. The of1oes Of an intelligent diplomacy or of friendly arbitration in proper cases should be adequate 10 the peaceful ad- iustment Of all international difficulties. By such methods we will make our contribution 70 the worlds peace which no nation values more highly, and avoid the approortum which must fall upon the nation that ruthlessly breaks it The duty devoved by law upon the President Co nominate and by and with the advice and consent Of the Senate tO appoint all public Omeers whose appointment Is not otherwise provided for in the Consultation or by act of Congress, has become very burdenSome, and its wise and efficient discharge full of difficulty.
 IEe civil list IS so large that a personal knowl- edge Of any large number Of the applicants Is impossible The President must rely upon the representations Of others and these are often
 made inconsideratelY and without any just sense Of responsibility. l have a right 1 think, to insist that those who vol unteer or 0re invited 10 give advice as to appointments shall exercise consideration and hdeitty. A high sense or duty and an ambition to improve the service should characterize all public officers. There are many ways m which the convenience and comfort Of those who have
 business with our public officers may be pro noted by thoughtful and Ooliging officer, and shall expect those whom may appoint 10 jus
 
 the discharge of their duties. Honorable party sery ce will certainly not be esteemed by me a disqualification for public office, but it will in no case be allowed 10 serve as a shield Of oflcial negligence, incompeteucy or delin-
 quency. lt Is entirely creditaOle to seek public ofice by proper methods, and with proper motives and all applicants wlll be
 treated with consideration. But shall need,
 and the heads or the departments wlh need,
 time for inquiry and delbcration. Per sisteut importantly will not therefore, be the best supports Of an application Tor ofice. Heads Of departments, bureaus and all other public officers, having any duty connected herewith will be expected Co enforce the Civil Service law fully and without evasion. Beyond this obvious duty hope 10 do something more Co advance the reform Of the civil service. The ably not attain Retrospect will be a safer basis Of judgment than promises. We shall not, however, l am sure, be able Co put our civil service upon a non-partisan basis until We have secured incumbency that faiT-mind- ed men of the opposition will approve for im- partiality and integrity As the number ot such 10 the ciyil llst is increased removals from ohice will diminish,
 While a treasury surplus Is not the greatest evil it ts a serious evil Our revenue should be
 ample 10 meet he ordinary annual demands
 upon our treasury with a suhlcteut margin for
 those extraordinary but scarcely less impsra.
 tive demands which arise now and then Ex-
 penditures should always be made with econO-
 my, and only npou pubic necessity. Wastefui-
 ness, prOhigacy or faYoritism in public expend- lures is criminal. But there Is nothing m
 the condition Of our country or or GU people
 70 suggest that any thing presently necvs
 sary % the public prosperity, security or honor should be URduly postponed. Lt VIII ye the duty of Congress wisely 70 forecast and estt mate thsse extraordinary demands and having added them tc out ordinary expenditures 70 90 2alust our rsyeEaq laws That no cot aidcfgui ernGhl tuftiua v.t remain We Eiu foTtu- gately Dc able t5 apply to the redemption ot ths pAoiie atJ. Ah1 small and unforeseen excess