The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-06

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gard of their obligations justly arouses
public condemnation.
what 1 said in my inaugural adj
dress of March 4, 1897, now repeat:
'The constituted authorities must he
cheerfuIIy and vigorously upheld.
Lynchings must not he tolerated in
IA great and civilized country like
the United states. Courts, mot mObs,
must execute the penalties of The
law. The preservation of public
order, the right of discussion, the in
administration of Justice must con-
tiuue forever the rock of safety up
on which our government securely
rests
Civil Service Orders.
THE executive order of May 6, 1896, ex-
tending the limits of the classified service,
brought within the operation of the civil
service law and rules nearly all of the eX-
ecutive civil service not especially CLASH
fed.
Some of the inclusions were found
wholly illogical and unsuited TO the work
of the several departments. The applica-
ton of the rules to many OF the places
so included was found to result in friction
and embarrassment. After long and very
careful consideration il became evident
10 the heads of the departments, respon-
sible for their efficiency, that in order to
remove these difficulties and promote an
efficient and harmonious administration
in re These
amendments were promulgated by me in
executive order dated May %, 1899.
The principal purpose OF the orders
was TO except from competitive eXamiua-
ton certain places involving fiduciaTy re-
sponsibilities or duties of a strictly con-
fidential, scientific or executive character,
which it was thought might better be NIL
ed either by non competitive examination
or in the discretion of the appointing
officer than by open competition
Those places were comparatively few in
number The order provides for the fill
ing of a much larger number of places
mainly in the outside service of the war
department, by what is known as the reg
istration system, under regulations to be
approved by the President similar to those
which have produced such admirable re-
suits in the navy yard service.
AN of the amendments had for their
main object a more efficient and satisfac-
tory administration of the system of ap-
pontments established by the civil service
law The results attained show that I'M
der their operation the public service has
improved and that the civil service system
is relieved of many Objectionable features
which heretofore subjected it to Just crit
icism and me administrative officers to
the charge OF unbusinessiike methods in
the conduct of public affairs. 1t is be-
leved that the merit system has been
yrp -
assured. 1t will be my constant aim in
the administration of government in our
new possessions to make fitness. character
and merit essential to appointment to Of
flee, and to give 10 the capable and de-
serving inhabitants preference in appoint
mentS.
WashingtOn's Anniversary.
1.-The 14th of December VIII be the one
hundredth anniversary of the death OF
Washington. For a hundred years the re-
public has had the pricelss advantage of
the lofty standard of character and con-
duct which he bequeathed to the Ameri-
can people II is an inheritance which
time, instead of wasting continually in
creases and enriches. We may justly hope
that in the years to come the benignant
influence of the Father of His Country may
be even more potent for good than in
the century which is drawing to close.
have been glad to learn that in many
parts of the country the people will fit
tingly observe this historic anniversary.
presented to this Congress are
great opportunities. with them
come great responsibilities. The
power cOnfided to us increases the
weight of our obligations to the peO-
pie, and we must be profoundly sem
sibIe of them as we contemplate the
new and grave problems which con-
front us. 4r .t
aiming only at the public good we cam
not err. The right of the Interpretation
of the peoples will and of duty cannot
fail to insure wise measures for the well
fare of the islands which have come. under
the authority Of the United States. and in
ure to the common interest aud lasting
honor of our country Never has this ma
ton had more abundant cause than during
the past year, for thankfulness to God for
manifold blessings and mercies, for which
we make reverent acknowledgment.
civilian MKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Dec. 5, lS99."