The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-12-12


extent. and u - probable that n the present
policy il vigorously pursued. and sufficient
provision 20 that end made By Congress. such
trc<pasSes-af least those on . large scale-ean
rlos. where timber for the daily requirements
Of the population cannot. under the present
state u the law. BE- otherwise obtained.
,en,i nsls. 81 consress % the '' rscommenSs-
tion made by the Sccretary ~ the
Interior. that a law be enacted enabling the
isnds without convsyine the ZEE where such
lands ara principally valuable for the timber
thereon. such sales 70 he 50 regulated ~ 20
o,,remants. While A. the '' same neil time guarding
against sweeping destruction 81 the forests.
The enactment Of such q law appears % be-
come 4 more pressing necessity every day.
THE AOErCULrrRAL BUREAU.
Ny Recommendations In former messages
are renewed in favor Of cniarging the facili-
ties Of the Department Of Agriculture Asrt-
mancrf industry Of our people. u u 20 the
nbui dlnce ~ agricultural productions as
compared with our home consumption and
market abroad which we have enjoyed
I'm recent years that We are mainly
indebted for our present prosperity rs
tinued maintenance for substantial resource.
There Is no branch ~ industry In which labor.
directed by scientific knowledge, yields such
increased production I'm comparison with I'M
service 90 which the encouragement of liberal
appropriations can he more appropriately cx-
tended The omission 10 render such aid IL
not wise economy. but ON the contrary I'M
doubleday results in losses Of immense sums
annually that might be saved through well
directed Efforts by the Government 20 pro-
mote this vital interest. Tho results al
ready accomplished. with the very limit
81 means heretofore placed M the COM
mand OF the Department Of Agriculture,
Is an earnest ~ what may BE- expected
~3t
purposes indicated IN the report of the Conn
missioner. with view 20 placing the Depart
ment upon a footing which will enable y 70
prosecute more effectively the objects for
which il Is established Appropriations are
needed for a more complete laboratory, for
the establishment ~ veterinary Division
and Division ~ Forestry. and for an in
crease ~ force. The requirements for these
and other purposes Indicated Ia the report OF
the Commissioners. under the head u ~lrnme-
date Necessities ~ the Department" will Mt
involve any expenditure ~ money that the
country cannot With propricfy now undertake
IN the interest Of agriculture
EDUCATION.
II r. gratifying - learn from the Bureau Of
Education the extent % which educational
privileges throughout the United States have
been advanced during the year. No more
grcss than thar of dcvisinx appropriate meas
ures ~ financial cid 90 education. supple
mental ~ local action IN States ami Terrific
ries- aud IN the District ~ Columbia. ghe
wise f0rcthOught ~ the founders ~ our Cow
eminent has MT only furnished the basis for
the support ~ the coInnlur-~chs'ol system ~
the aewer states. but lad Foundations for the
maintenance ~ their universities. of colleges
cf agriculture sud mechanic art Measures
in accordance " ia this traditional polics for
the further bene II ~ all these interests. and
the extension of some advantages 70 every
portion ~ the country. il i hoped will re-
celye your favorable consideration.
TIE CAPITOL LIBRARY.
To preserve and perpetuafe the National
he
OF the National legislature Thclibrary gath
cred AZ the Capitol still remains uupr0vided
with any suitable accommodations Tor is rap
idly-lncreasing stores The magnitude and
importance Of the collection. increased. ns IL
r. BY the deposits made under the laws o.
copyright by domestic and foreign exchanges
and by the scientific library ~ the Smithsnn-
Ian Institution. call FOR building accommoda-
tluns which shall b. At once adequate and IRE
proof. Tho location ~ such public buildings
which should provide fcr the pressing neces-
Of the Nations books in the future J. mat
ter which addresses itself 20 the discretion ~
Congress II Is earnestly recommended a.
measure which should unite AL surrazes. and
wh;s shouldno longer be Delayed.
THE wAsHINGTOS MO>rMEST.
The Joint Commifnn created ~ nc act of
Supervising and directing the complexion II
the ashingtpn National monument. ~ which
Commission the President l. member. has
given careful attention 20 this subject. and
1880
bas 81 faT progressed as 20 insure entire sue
cess ~ this PAT Of the work. a massive layer
Of masonry has been intruancet -
base. increasing she stability ~ the
structure and rendering II possible 70
carry the shaft 10 complexion. II IT, earnestly
recommended that such further apprppria-
tIon IT, made for the continued prosecution
of the work az may be necessary for the
compile ton u this National monument a. IN
cary day.
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA.
In former messages. impressed with the
caslon 70 recommend 20 Congress the ndnp
ti0n ~ a generous policy toward the District
cf Columbia The report ~ the TOM
missioners Of the District herewith
recommendations, 10 all ~ which
earnestly invite yolr careful aften
Grafton ~ the views which they express As n
urgent need ~ legislation for the reclamation
~ the marshes ~ the Potomac and Us eastern
brunch within the limits ~ the city. andfor TN
rcpairof the streets ~ the Capital. heretofore
laisl with wooden blocks. and BY delay renhcres
almost impossible and source " Imminent
danger 70 the health ~ its citizens Ths
are wholly inadequate for the accomplishment
~ these important works. and should he sup
rlemented by timely appropriations iron
the Federal Treasury. The filling 2
add 70 the adjacent lands and parks nov
owned by the United states. q large and yaIun
BILE domain. sufficient. II il thought. 70 REIN
hur~r is entire cost. and will Also us an incl
dental result. secure the permanent Improve
mcnt Of the river for the purpose Of navign
fion. The Constitution having inve-te'
Congress with supreme and exclusive
jurisdiction over the District Of Column
lila - citizens must cf necessity lool
20 Congress alone for all nccdful leg
islafinn affecting their interests. and ms tn
territory ~ this District i the common prop
cry ~ the pcnpla III tho United states. who
equally. with its resident citizens. are inter
ested in the prosperity ~ their Capital. can
not doubt that you will be- amply s'I~taines
hy the general Voice Of the country IN an.
measure You may adopt for this purpose.
also invite the favorable conidcratiOn o
Congress 10 the wants IL the public schools o
this District. ne exhibited In the report ~ tn
Commissioners. While the number Of pupil
A. rapidly increasing. no adequate provision
exists for a corresponding increase ~ schOo
accommodation. and the Commissioner