The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16

now In an advanced condition, and may be
closed in accordance with the provisions of
the law authorizing it. He finds the work
growing and expanding in his hands, and
seems to think more time andmonev might
probably be spent in perfecting the sur
vey. About one-half of the second volume
of the final report, which will be known as
Volume III, is now stereotyped, and the
completed volume will be ready for distri-
button in the spring. 1t no further work
should be authorized, it is expected that at
least one year of constant labor will be
needed, after the time now provided by law
for closing the survey and the cessation of
salaries, to complete the publication of the
report.
FISH CULTURE.
The appropriations heretofore made to
facilitate the artificial propagation of fish
have been wisely expended in preliminary
work, and the evidences that we may ex-
pect in due time to receive bountiful re-
turns therefrom are beginning to be seen in
every part of the state. The city of Mil
waukee finds it necessary to use for it's own
purposes that portion of its water works
building heretofore used by the state as
fish hatchery, and the commissioners recon-
mend, in addition to the sum necessary for
current expenses, an appropriation for erect
ing a building to take the place of the
premises they must soon vacate.
REVISED STATUTES.
The publication and distribution of the
new revised statutes were attended with
some unavoidable delays, but not to the
serious inconvenience of the public. They
are, [ think, both in form and substance
creditable to the state. Errors have un-
doubtedly interviewed which May need cor.
recting, but trust you will scrutinize with
unusual care all propositions for amend
ments or changes affecting the practice il,
courts, or the methods of procedure by
administrative and executive officers. The
people much desire stability in the law in
these respects, and will gladly accommo-
date themselves to it as it now is.
INSURANCE SUPERVISION.
The creation of separate department
charged with the duty of collecting fees
and taxes from insurance companies, and
supervising this important branch of bust
ness in the interests and for the protccti on
Of the people, has resulted in very decided
benefit to the state, and is looked upon with
much fevor by all responsible and fair deal
ing companies. The commissioner is de-
voting his best energies to the duties de-
volved upon him, and in the collection of
back taxes and otherwise, is saving to the
RAILROADS.
From the report of the railroad commits.
sioner it appears that GIG miles of new
railroad have been constructed during the
past year, making the total number of miles
now in operation 2,834.50, including SO 81
miles Of narrow guage track. The total
number of passengers carried was 2,429, 925
an increase of ATS, 697 over last year. The
| tons of freight carried were g 44S 400 an in
crease of 414, 199. OF the whole number OF
passengers carried only two were killed and
two injured-most gratifying evidence that
all the roads are managed and operated
with great care. The total absence of all
serious complaint against railroads, shows
most eonclusively, that our present law is
we'll suited to the purposes for which it was
enacted. and, under the watchful super
vision of the commissioner, is being faith
fully obeyed.
SUPERIOR HARBOR.
The adverse decision of the SUPREME
Court of the United States, in the case o
the state of Wisconsin against the city O.
Duluth, brought for the purpose of enion
ing the defendant from diverting the natu
raj flow of water through the harbor at Su
perior and out through the mouth of the st
Louis river, and thereby seriously iniurins
the harbor, imposes upon Wisconsin tht
necessity of seeking redress and protection
in congress. Our senators and representa-
tives in congress will be vigilant in this be
half, but it may materially assist them, i,
ADOPT legislative memorial, briefly settin,
forth the facts, and asking that in the mat
! ter OF appropriations to be made and in th
manner of expending them, the rights o
Wisconsin to have Superior harbor protect