The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
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OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED.
Mob Law Denounced - Lynchings
Must Not he Tolerated.

Mob Law Denounced - LynchinEs
Must Not he Tolerated.
The love of law and sense of 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 disregard 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 court
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 limits of the classified serv-
ice, brought within the operation of the
civil service law and rules nearly all OF
| the executive civil service not previously
classified. Some of the inclusIons were
| found wholly Illogical and unsuited to
the work of the several departments. The
dpplCdllOH VI lllt IulcS W MANY VI bAC
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, certain amendments were
necessary. These amendments were pro-
mulgated by me in executive order dated
May q, 1899.
| Anniversary of Washington's Death.
The 14th 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 bequeathed to the
American people. 1t is an inheritance
which time, instead of wasting, continu-
ally increases and enriches. We may
| Justly hope that in the years to come the
| benigaant influence of the father Of his
country may be even more potent fol
good than in the century which is draw
ing to a close. I 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 this congress are great op-
portunities. With them come great re-
sponsibilities The power conflded TO US
increases the weight of our obligations &c
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, ws
cannot err. A right Interpretation Of tht
peoples will and of duty cannot fall tC
insure wise measures Tor the welfare o.
the Islands which have come under thC
authority of the United States. and inurt
to the common interest and lasting homo
of our country.
Never has this nation had more abun
dant cause than during the past year fol
thankfulnesss TO God for manifold bless
ing and mercies. for which we maxi
reverent acknowledgment
WILLIAM MKLNLEY.