The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-05
TIE ARMY AND NAVY.

THE CONDITION VERY SATISFACTORY.
The report of the secretary of war shows
that the army has been well and economical
ly supplied; that small force has been
actively employed and has faithfully per-
formed all the service required of it. The
morale of the army has improved, and the
number of assertions has materially decreas-
ed during the year. The secretary recommea ads
first. that pension be granted TO the widow of
the late Lieut.. Henry II. Benner, 18th infantry,
who lost his life by yellow fever while in COM
mand of the steamer j. VI. Chambers" sent
with supplies for the relief of sufferers in
the South from that disease Second the estab-
lishment of the annuity scheme for the bene-
fit of the heirs of deceased officers, az sug-
gested by the paymaster general Third,
the adoption by Congress of plan for
the publication of the records of the war of
the rebellion. now being prepared for that pur-
pose. Fourth, the increase of the extra per
diem of soldier teachers employed in post
schools aud liberal appropriations for the
erection of buildings for schools and
libraries at the different posts. Fifth the re-
peal or amendment of the act of June 18th.
1878. forbidding the of the army as a
posse comitatus. or otherwise for the purpose
of executing the laws, except in such cases and
under such circumstances NAV be expressly
authorized by the constitution or act of Con-
gress. Sixth. the passage of joint resolution
Of Congress. legalizing the issues of rations.
tents and medicines which were made for the
relief of the sufferers from yellow fever.
Seventh. that provision be made for the cree
ton of tire-proof building for the preserva-
ton Of certain valuable records now constant
iy exposed to destruction by FIRE. These rec
are all commended To your ia
vorable consideration. The report of the
secretary of
THE NAVY
shows that the navy has improved. During
the last fiscal wear work has been done on sew
enty-fve vessels. ten of which have been thor
ouchly repaired and made ready for sea. Two
others are in rapid progress toward completion.
The total expenditures of the wear including
the amount appropriated for the deficiencies
of the previous year, were S17. as, 392.65. The
actual expenses chargeable To the year, eNclu-
sive of these Deficiencies were sl3.306. gif 90.
or s767, 1915 less than those of the previous
year. and S4.92s STA less than the expenses
including the Deficiencies. The estimates for
the fiscal year ending June 30. 1850, are S1i.-
$50 .Ssl.i5: exceeding the appropriation of
the present year only SS.9is.15. which excess
is occssioned by the demands of the naval
academy and marine corps. explained in
the secretary-s report. The appropriations
for the present fiscal year are Sii.52s. 1910.
which. in the opinion of the secretary will he
ample for all the current expenses of the de
psrtment during the wear. The smount
drawn from the treasury from July ! To No
vember l, 1875. is S4,7i05iiI4. of Wh>h s70.-
9sG.75 hA. been refunded, leaving as the ey-
penditure for that period ti.e69. js3S9. or
s6an IA less than the corresponding period
of the last fiscal year