Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-12-08
OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED.
Mob Law Denounced - Lynchings
Must Not He Tolerated.

The love OF law and senseJof obedience
and submission to the lawfully consti-
tuted tribunals are imbedded In the
hearts of our people, and any viola
ton Of these sentiments and tcsregard Of
their obligations Justly arouses public
condemnation. The guarantees of life. lib
erty and Of civil rights should be faithfully
upheld; the right of trial by jury re-
spected and defended. The rule Of the
courts should assure the public Of the
prompt trial of those charged with GRIM
inal offense. and upon conviction the pun
ishment should be commensurate with
the enormity of the crime. Those who
In disregard of law and public peace,
unwilling to await the Judgment of curt
and jury, constitute themselves judges
and executioners should not escape the
severest penalties of their crimes.
Extending the Classified Service.
The executive order of May 6, 1896, ex-
tending the lin is of the classified serv-
ice, brought within the operation of the
civil service law and rules nearly all Of
the executive civil service net previously
classified. Some of the inclus.ons were
found wholly iilog cal and unsuited to
the work of the several departments. The
application of the rules to many of the
places so included was found to result
In friction and embarrassment. After long
and very thorough consideration, 1t be-
came evident to the heads of the depart
ments responsible for their efficiency that
in order to remove these difficulties and
promote an efficient and harmonious ad-
ministration. cer,ain amendments were
necessary. These amendments were pro-
mulgated by me in executive order dated
May q. 1899.
Anniversary of WashingtOn's Death.
The 18th of December will be the one
hundredth anniversary of the death OF
Washington. For hundred years the re-
public has had the priceless advantage
of the lofty standard of character and
conduct which he beaueathed to the
American people. 1t Is an inheritance
which time. ms cad of wasting continu-
ally increases 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
gocd than in the century which Is draw
ing to a close. l have been glad to learn
that in many parts Of the country the
people will fittingly observe this historic
anniversary.
Responsibilities of Congress.
Presented to tbs congress are great OPP
portunities. With them come great re-
sponsbilities. The power conflded to US
increases the weight of our obligations to
the people, and We must be profoundly
sensitive OF them as we contemplate the
new and grave problems which confront
US. Aiming only at the public good. We
cannot err. A ght Interpretation of the
peoples will and Of duty cannot fail to
insure wise measures Cor the welfare OF
the islands which have come under the
authority of the United States. and inure
to the common interest and lasting honor
of our country
Never has this nation had more album
dant cause than during the past year for
thankfulness to God for manifold bless
ing and mercies. for which we make
reverent acknowledgment.
WILLIAM MKINLEY.