Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-08

such action at present. I earnestly hope
that Congress will without increasing
postofice appropriations, so far adjust
them as to permit in proper cases a con-
solidation of these postofiices. to the end
that through this process the result de-
sired may. TO limited extent. be accom-
plished.
The civil service laws as amended dur
ing the last year provide for a sensible
and uniform method of promotion, basins
eligibility to better positions upon demon
strated efficiency and faithfulness. The
absence of fixed rules on this subject has
been an infrmity in the system more and
more apparent as its other benefits have
been better appreciated
The advantages of civil service methods
i'm their business aspects are too well UNI
derstood TO require argument Their APP
pHcation has become a necessity to the
executive work of the government But
those who gain positions through the OPP
Grafton of these methods should be made
to understand that the non-partisan
scheme through which they receive their
appointments demands from them, by
way of reciprocity. non-partisan and faith
cry administration, and cheerful fidelity
to every c.-icf. While they should be en-
couraged to decenuy exercise their rights
Of citizenship and to support through their
sufrages the public beliefs they honestly
profess the noisy, pestilent and partisan
employee who loves political turmoil and
contention. or who renders lax and grudg-
ing service to an administration not repre-
scnting his political views, should be
promtly and fearlessly dealt with in such
a way as to furnish a warning TO others
who may be likewise disposed.
The annual report of the Commissioners
viii be duly transmitted and / commend
the important matter they have in change
TO the careful consideration of Congress.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has during the last year, supplied abun-
dant evidence OF its usefulness and the
Importance of the work committed to its
charge
Public transportation is n universal ne
cessity and the question of just and reas-
enable charees therefor has become Of
vital Importance not only TO shippers and
carriers. but also TO the vast multitude Of
producers and consumers.
The justice and equity of the princi-
pies embodied in the existing law passed
for the purpose of regulating these charges
are everywhere conceded and there ap-
pears to be no question that the policy
thus entered upon. has a permanent place
in our legislation.
As the present statute when enacted
was I'm the nature of the case, more or less
tentative and experimental. it was hard
ly expected TO supply complete and ad-
equate system. While its wholesome eff
fects ere manifest and have amply justi-
fed it's enactment il is evident that all de-
sired reforms in transportation methods
have not been fully accomplished.
I'm review of the judicial Interpretation
which some provisions Of this statute have
received and the defects disclosed by the
efforts made for its enforcement its re-
vision and amendment appear TO be es-
soutial to the end that it may more et-
fecuaUy reach the evils designed 10 be
corrected. I hope the recommendations Of
the commission upon this subject will be
promptly and favorably considered by
the Congress.