I have the honor to transmit herewith the first annual report of the Civil Service Commission.

I desire to call attention to the proposed amendments of the existing law, which will be found at the close of the report. They are such as the experience of the Commissioners has led them to suggest, as proper and desirable, to complete and render more effective the system of Civil Service reform to which the State is fully committed. Their importance should lead to their careful consideration at an early day. GROVER CLEVELAND.