New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-06

pie, for all people Is education The free
schoolhouse is the best preceptor for citizen
snip IN the introduction Of modern educational
methods care. however must be exercised that
changes be not made too abruptly and that the
history and racial pecuarities OF the inhabitants
| shall he given due weight Systems of educa-
ton in these new possessions founded upon
common sense methods, adapted 10 existing con-
dltlons and looking 10 the future moral and in
aust5lai advancement OF the people. will COM
mend TO them in peculiarly effective manner
| the blessings of free government.
LYNCHING.
The love OF law and the sense OF obedience and
submission 10 the lawfully constituted judicial
tribunals are embedded in the hearts OF our peo-
| pie, and any violation OF these sentiments and
disregard Of their obligations Justly arouses pub
| lie condemnation. The guarantees of life liberty
and of civil rights should be faithfully upheld
| the right OF trial by jury respected and de-
Tended The rule OF the courts should assure
the public or the prompt trial OF those charged
with criminal offences. and upon conviction the
| punishment should be commensurate with the
enormity OF the crime
Those who. in disregard Of law and the public
peace, unwilling TO await the judgment OF
court ana jury constitute themselves Judges
ana executioners should not escape the severest
penalties TOT their crimes.
/ What ] said in my inaugural address OF March
| 4, 1897, now repeat:
| The constituted authorities must be cheerfully
am sIa Vigorously upheld, Lynchings must not be
tolerated. in great and civilized country like the
United states Courts. not mobs must execute the
preservation
Pubic order the right OF discussion, the Integrity
OF courts and the orderly administration OF justice
which our Government securely rests
In accordance with the act Of Congress pro-
viding for an appropriate National celebration
| in the year 1900 OF the establishment of the
seat OF Government in the District Of Colum-
bla, nave appointed a committee, consisting OF
the Governors Of all the States and Territories
OF the United States, who have been invited 10
assc mble in the city of Washington on the 21st
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OF the Congress and the District Of Columbia,
are charged with the proper conduct OF this
celebration.
Congress at its last session appropriated
$4,000 ito enable the Chief Of Engineers OF the
Army TO continue the examination Of the sub
Ject, and 10 make or secure designs. calcula
tons and estimates for memorial bridge from
the most convenient point Of the naval observa-
tory grounds or adjacent thereto across the
Potomac River TO the most COM enient point Of
the Arlington estate property" In accordance
with the provisions OF this act the Chief OF En-
gineers has selected four eminent designs for a
bridge combining the elements OF strength and
ability and such architectural establishment
and ornamentatiOn as will fifty apply to the
dedication, "A memorial to American patriot
ism" The designs are now being prepared, and
as completed Will be submitted to the
Congress by the Secretary Of War. The pro-
posed bridge would be q convenience TO all the
people from every part Of the country who visit
the National Cemetery, an ornament to the
ca ptal Of the Nation. and forever stand as a
monument to American patriotism. l do not
doubt that Congress Will give to the enterprise
still further proof Of its favor and approval
THE PRESIDENTS CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.
The Executive order Of May 6. 1896. extend
ing the limits OF the classified service brought
within the operation Of the Civil Service law
and rules nearly all OF the executive Civil Ser
Vice not previously classified.
Some Of the inclusions were found wholly
illogical and unsuited 10 the work Of the sew
eral departments. The application Of the rules
TO many OF the places 50 included was FOUND
IL rr.1a alafsr GFflGr ter
long and very careful consideration IL became
evident to the heads Of the departments re-
sponsible for their efficiency that in order TO
remove these difficulties and promote an et-
fcient and harmonious administration certain
amendments were necessary. These amendments
were promulgated by me IN Executive oruer
dated May %. 1899.
The principal purpose OF the order was TO ex-
cept from competitive examination certain
places involving hduciary responsibilities or
duties Of a strictly confidential. scientific or eN-
ecutive character, which It thought might
be better filled We're there no non-cOmpeutlve
examination or in the discretion Of the appoint
ing officer than by open competition. These
places comparatively few in number. Inc
order provides for the filling OF a much larger
number Of places, mainly in the outside service
Of the War Department, by what - known az
the registration system. under regulations 10 be
approved by the President, similar to those
which have produced such admirable results IN
the Navy Yard service.
All Of the amendments had for their main
object a more efficient and satisfactory ad-
ulniStratiOn OF the system OF appointments
tablished by the Civil Service law. The results
nttained show that under their operation the
public service has improved, and that the CiN4l
Service system is relieved OF many Objectionable
features which heretofore subjected II to Just
criticism and the administrative officers 10 the
charge OF unbusinesslike methods in the CON
duct Of public affairs. 1t Is believed that the
merit system has been greatly strengthened
and its permanence assured. It Will De my
constant aim in the administration OF govern
ment in our new possessions TO make htness'
4 al a
Office and to give TO the capabie ana OBSERVING
inhabitants preference in appointments.
December II will be the lODth anniversary
OF the death Of Washington. For hundred
years the Republic has had the priceless ad-
vantage Of the lofty standard Of character ana
conduct which he bequeathed TO the American
people 1t is an inheritance whlch Tune IN
stead OF wasting, continually increases ana
enriches We may justly hope that in the years
70 come the bengnant influence or the Father
Of His Country may be even more poleHI I"I
good than in the century which Is drawing 10
a close / have been glad 10 learn that IN many
parts OF the country the people Will hrtingy
observe this historic anniversary.
Presented 20 this Congress are great oppor-
+uni+ias with them come great responsible
ties The power cOnfided TO US increases the
weight Of our obligations to the people ana
we must be profoundly sensible Of them as we
contemplate the new and grave problems which
confront US Aiming only at the public good. we
cannot err. A right Interpretation or the peo-
rIe's will and Of duty cannot fail 10 insure
wise measures for the welfare OF the islands
which have come under authority Of the United
states. and inure 10 the common interest ana
lasting honor OF our country. Never mas TINS
Nation had more abundant cause than during
the last wear for thankfulness TO God for mani
fold blessings and mercies for which we make
reverent acknowledgment ,.,,,>., ~
WILLIAM MKINLE4.
Executive Mansion, Dec. ., 1899
MP. WESENDONCK'S ANNIVERSARY
,,o yt-eeandonck one of the most prominent