Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-01
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count of the military operations for the sup
preston of hostilities, and praises are justly
awarded the officers and troups engaged, for
the promptitude, skill and courage displayed.
The past year has been one of almost un.
broken peace and quiet on the Mexican from
tier, and there il reason to believe the efforts
of this government and of Mexico to maintain
order in that region will prove permanently
successful. - a....
The department was enabled during the past
year to find temporary though crowded ac-
and safe depository for portion
OF it's records in the completed east wing of
the building, designed for the state, War and
navy departments. The construction OF the
north wing of the building, the part Of the
structure intended for use of tho war depart
ment, is being carried forward with all pos
sibie dispatch, and the work should receive
from Congress such liberal appropriations as
will secure it's speedy completion.
THE NAVY.
The report of the secretary of the navy shows
continued improvement in that branch of the
service. During the last fiscal year exte nsive
repairs have been made on vessels and two new
ships have been completed and made ready for
sea: The total expenditures, ended June go $40,
including specific appropriations not esti-
mated for by the department, were 81, $751;
OIL W. The expenses chcrseable to the year,
alter deducting the amount Of the specific D.
preparation, were $l3,543,3l7.79. But this Is
subject to a reduction of $3.50. 725. 80, that
amount having been drawn upon warrants, bat
not paid out during the year. The amount of
appropriations applied to the Iaat fiscal year
was 9lz, 535, 646.l7. There was therefore bal
ance of STATS, o54.37 remaining unexpended
and to the credit Of the d. partment on June 80.
1879. N'D0 w.
The estimates for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1881, are Sl4, 864, 1873, which exceeds the
appropriations for the present fiscal year 1901 :
o97.2S. The reason for this increase is ex-
planned in the secretary's report. The appro-
priations available for the present fiscal year
are 1862, 250.67, which will, inthe opinion of
the secretary, answer all the ordinary demands
OF the service. The amount drawn from the
treasury from July 1st to Nov. II, 1879, was
So, ITO, 4O4.l2 of which 81 ,095, .33 has been
refunded. leaving as the expenditures for that
period $4,674 ,963.79. If the expenditures of
the remaining two-thirds Of the year do not
exceed the proportion for these four months,
there will remain unexpended at the end Of
the year SAT-, 1856. 80 of current appropriations.
The report OF the secretary shows the
gratifying fact that among ali the disbursing
officers of the pay corps OF the navy, there ia
not one who is a defaulter to the extent of a
single dollar. I unite with him in recon-
mending the removal of the Observatory to a
more healthful location. That institution re-
the appreciation of scientific men in all parts
Of the world. Its removal from its present To-
cation would not only be conducive to the
health of its officers and professors, but would
greatly increase it's usefulness.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
The appropriation for judicial expenses which
has heretofore been made for the department OF
justice in gross was spbdivided at the last ses.
Si0 n? MD
ever was made for the payment Of the fees of
marshals and their deputies. either in the ser.
vice of process or for the discharge Of other du.
ties, and since June 80 these officers have con.
tlnued the performance Of their duties without
compensation from the government, taking
upon themselves the necessary incidental out
lays, as we'll as rendering their own services.
proper executiono of process OF the United States
failed by reason of the absence of the requisite
appropriations. This coul 80 of official cond nc,
on the part OF these officers, highly creditable
to their fidelity, was advised by the at.
torney general, who informed them, how.
ever, thet they would necessarily have
to rely for their mpensation upon the pros.
pect of future legislation by CopgressS ]
therefore especially recommend that an imme.
date appropriation be made by Congress fol-
this purpose. r. 49,. = a~-,T-s-es.-sss =
The act making the principal appropriation
f'r the department of justice at previous ses.
s.ons has uniformly contained the following
clause: And for defraying the expenses which
may be incurred in the enforcement of the &C,
approved Feb. %, 1870, entitled an act to
amend an act approved May 30, 1870 entitled
an act to enforce the right of citizens in the
United States to vote in tho several States of the
United States, and for other purposes, or any
acts amepdatory thereof or supplemental,
thereto" ..a...-
No appropriation was made FOR this purpose
for the current year. As no general election for
members of Congress occurred, the omission
was matter of little practical Importance,
Such elections WILL however, take place during
the ensuing year, and the appropriation for the
pay OF marshals and deputies should be sutfi
cient to embrace com ensation for the service:
they may be required to perform at such cleo
tions. ...- -- a.-- ~ ..-.
-a THE SUPREME COURT. @r-
The business of the supreme court is at pres
ent largely in arrears. It cannot be expected
that moro cases can be decided than are now
disposed Of in the annual session, or that by
any assidui.y the stinguished magistratea
who compose the court can accomplish moro
than is now done. In the
courts of many Of the circuits the business
has increased to such an extent
that the delay of justice will call the attention
Ut Congress to an appropriate remedy. 1t is
believed all is done in each circuit which can
be fairly expected, and the evils arising from
delay ere less heavily felt by the United States
than by private suitors as its causes are ed
vanced by the courts when it is seen that they
involve the discussion of questions of public
character. r.
The remedy suggested by the attorney gen
eral is the appointment of additional ci,cuit
judges and the creation of an intermediate
court of errors and appeals, which shall relieve
the supreme court of part of its jurisdiction.
while larger force is also obtained for the
performance of circuit duties. I recommend
this suggestion 10 the consideration of Con-
gress. 1t would seem to afford complete
remedy and would involve, if ten additional
circuit judges are appointed, an expenditure at
the present rate of salaries of not more than
$50, 900 year, which would certainly be small
in comparison with the objects to be attained.
-.. THE PosToFFIcE.
The report of the postmaster general bears
testimony to the general revival in business
throughout the country. The receipts of
the postofiice department for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1879, was $50, 0l1, 1882 So, being
$764, 465.91 more than in the preceding year.
and 81, 1897 1923 more than in 1877. The ex.
penditures of the department. we're 1888, 449,-
S99.45, of which the sum of 1916, 46l.63 was
pdlO III udUlAlIlcS 1tCuIIcu III pIeCecU1DS years.
Tho expenditures during the year were $8O1.-
209.T less than in the preceding year. This
reduction ia to be attributed mainly to the ope-
ration of the law passed On june II, 1877,
changing the compensation of postmasters
from commission on the value of STAN ps sold,
to commission on the stamps cancelled.
The amount drawn frem the treasury on an
prOpriations in addition to the revenues of
the department, was $303, 454. 96 being g.
276. 197, sc less than in the proceeding wear.
The expenditures of the fiecal year ending
June 80, 1881, arc estimated at $39, 800. 900.
and the receipts from all sources at 1872, 30.
600, leaving deficiency to be appropriated fol-
out of the treasury of S7,71O,9O0.
The relations of the department with the
railroad companies have been harmonized.
notwithstanding the general reduction by
Congress of their compensation by the appro-
priation for general facilities, and the railway
postofEice lines have been greatly extended. es-
peciaily in the Southern States.
The interests OF the railway mail service
would be greatly promoted and the expendi
lures could be readily controlled by the CLASH.
fcation of the employees of the railway mail.
as recommended by the postmaster general.
The appropriations for services with respect to
which the maximum limit is already fixed nv
law to be made in gross.
The postmaster general recommends an
amendment TO the law regulating an increase
of compensation for increased service and in.
creased speed on Star routes SO as to enable
him to advertise for proposals fo- such ia
creased service and speed.
He also suggests the advantages to accrue N