Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06
mulgated by me In an executive o'oe'
dated May g. 1889
PURPOSE OF THE ORDER.


"rbe principal purpose Of the order was
.. axc.n, from competitive examination
certain nlaces involving fiduciary respDh-
statutes or duties OF a strictly conhueh-
,iaI scientihc or executive character
hitch 4, was thought might better DE
6lled either by non-compeutlVe exam
irotion or i'm the discretion OF the APP
rointing officer, than by open conpeIi'.vn.
These places were comparative. ~"
I'm number. The order provides lot tne
filling of a much larger number OF piaoe9,
mainly I'm the outside service OF 'lo
war Department. by what IS known a.
the registration system, under regu'a-
lions IN be approved by the President,
similar 10 those which have produced
such admirable results in the navy-yard
service.
"Au OF the amendments had for thflr
main object a more efficient and saus-
fectorv administration OF the system OF
spnointments established boy the ciNil-fer-
vice law. The results attained show that
under their operation the public service
tas improved. and that The c.yil-srrNlct
system is relieved OF many oojectloi-'
features which have heretofore supject'"
il 10 inst criticism. and the administrative
officer 10 the cnaree OF unousin'ssi iN'
methods I'm the conduct " public affairs
II Is believed that the merit system mas
boen greatly strengthened. and IT'S T.
mauance assured. II will be- my constant
aim I'm the administration OF the gov
ernment I'm our new possessions 20 maxi
fitness. character and merit 'ssehlial ~
eupointrnent 10 Office. and 10 give 10 Wv
canable and deserving Inhabitants prefer
ence in appointments.
THE WASHINGTON CENTENNlNh
.grhe lith of December VIII be the one
,,,,nJr,ffb anniversary of The death of
va.binotons For "a hundred years the re-
uublic has had the priceless advantage Oh
tine lofty standard of character ana cor
dlfcf which Dc bequcathe to the Amer -
can reople, 10. is an inheritance Whici'
tima. instead OF wasting. continual. "'
Creasas and cniiches We may justly hOp
that I'm the years to come the benign '"-
fuence of the Father of His country may
be- even more potent for good than 'ng
century which is drawing To- close
have been glad 10 learn that IN ina.'
/ PARTS Of the country the people VIII h'-
/ ttnglv observe this historic anniversary
RESPONSIBILITY OF POWER
"Presentcd TO this Congress are great
| opportunities. With them come great Ie
sponsibiliues. The power conhdeq 10 "'
/ increases The weight of our obligations
to the people. and we must be profound
! N sensible Of them. as we contemplate
/ the new and grave problems which con
front u.s. Aiming only at the public good
we cannot err. \ right Interpretation OF
/ the peoples will and of duty cannot fan
/ to insure wise measures for the welfare
/ of the islands which have come under the
authority of the United States and innr'
To the common interest and lasting honor
OF our country. Never has this nation ha'
more abundant cause than during lh'
past year for thanNulness TO God ion
manifold blessings and mercles, or Wmci
We should make reverent acknowledg
/ ment WILLIAM VI Nh III -
Executive Mansion. December ., $50