The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1895-12-06

n, and have assumed duty not only Ii
rlgSS' II their own citizens and in fur.
p Serancs OF thcir, OWE Interests but
@ ss pirbt is to enforce such conduct q
IneIr .i,ish government as Will restrain fanat-
iDe Vitality and their duty Ia to Interfere ant
na ,nsure against such dreadful occurrence In
L.nrev as lately shocked civilization. The
Turn arS declare this right and this duty to be
powers alone. and it is earnestly hoped that
ine mnt and effective action Of their part will
not be delayed. r
Iae %, nr which appropriation is asked. have
p poos occasionally tillei by trusted employees
p ssne pdepartment OF state. These appointees
e%senS S now in Turkey, have not yet received
,heir exeQuature'
IMPROVEMENT IN THE CONSULAR SERVICE.
- vew of the growth of our interests In for
~, AZ eountr,es and the encouraging prospects
W. sa oeneral expansion OF our commerce, the
~ lnastion Of an Improvement In the consular
V .sS,re has increased In Importance and ur-
sei aov Though there is no doubt that the
eencyy' bodV Of consular ofires are rendering
s~sbie services to tho trade and industries OF
,hs rountry the need OF some plan OF appoint
s wy and control which would tend to secure
Sigher average Of efficiency can not be denied.
~ ~ importance OF the subject has led the ex-
a any to consider what steps might properly
~ taken without additional legislation
n y answer the need OF Q better system of con-
mar appointments. The matter having been
NV nj state, in pursuance OF his Recommended
.'Ogs an executive order was issued on the Goth
~ Seutember, 1895, by the terms OF which it is
rr,ovded that after that date any vacancy in
s%orsulate or commercial agency with an an
mai Unal salary or compensation from oficial fees
n n1I not more than $500, or less than $1,000
shoud be filled either by transfer or promotion
srom some other position under the state de-
portment Of o character tending to qualify the
|rc,mbent for the position to be filled. or by
ihe appointment Of person not under the de-
rsrtIaent of state, but having previously served
hereunder and shown this capacity and fitness
ior consular duty. or by the appointment OF a
nerson who, having been selected BY the presi-
KIM and sent to a board for examination, is
sound upon such examination, to be qualified
M the position. Posts which pay less than
1000 being usually on account OF their small
Compensation filled by selection from residents
n ne locality. it was not deemed practicable
"a out them under the new system.
Ii execution Of the executive order referred
To- the secretary OF state has designated as |
board to conduct the prescribed examinations |
ma third assistant secretary OF state, the So
lIcltor OF the department OF state and the chief |
Of the consular bureau, and has specified the |
subjects to which such examinations shall re- |
late,
4 full measure Of consular reform. 1t is quite |
probable that actual experience will show par
tculars in which the order already issued may |
be amended.
OFFICIAL LEGATION RESIDENCES.
am thoroughly convinced that In addition |
totheir salaries. our ambassadors and minis
ters Of foreign countries should be provided
by the government with official residences.
The salaries OF these officers are comparatively
small and in most cases insufficient to pay,
with other necessary expenses. the cost Of
household establishments In
keeping with their important and delicate
functions. The usefulness OF nations diplo-
matte representative undeniably depends
much upon the appropriateness OF his sur
rOundngs, and q country like ours, while
lhould be certain that it does
not suffer in its relation with
oreign nations through parsimony and shabbi-
less In its diplomatic outfit. These considera-
ions and the other advantages Of having fixed
md somewhat permanent locations for our |
mbassies would abundantly justify the mod
rate expenditure necessary to carry out this
digestion. ,