Civil Service Commission Reports

Washington, Feb. 15. - The annuaí report of the clvil-service cornmission for the fiscal year which ended June 30, 1897, has been presented to the president. It begins with a statement to show that after an experience oi nearly fifteen years, the hopes of the advocates of the civil-service law have been largely realized. In pradtice, the law has proved to be a constantly exerted and effective force in the direction of economy. Considering the few changes in the service under the merit system and the Wholesale remováis under the patronage system, the economy and efficiency of the one standing striking contrast to the extravaganca and ineffieiencyokihe&yier,.