The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-12-05

library of the Smithsonian Institution, call
for building aecon1modztinns which shall
be ct once adeauste and 6rs-prssf. Tie locs
tion Of such public buildiags, which shond
provide fot tho pleasing necessities q the
present aud for the vast increase % the ma
ton's books in the future, Is IN liter which
addresses itseh % the discretion Of Congress
II 10 earnestly Yeeonm sfided O measure
which should unite all SURFACES, and which
should no longer be DELAYED.
Agricultural Bureau.
My recommendations In former messages are
renewed In favor OF charging the facilities Of
tbs Department of Agrtcultnre. Agriculture
b the leadfl 8 interest and the permanent In
dustry Of our people. IL IL to the abundance Of
agricultural productions as compared with our
homo co.'s Imption and the hugely increased
and highly profitable marks. abroad which we
have enjoyed 10 recent years that We are main
ly indebted for our present prosperity az Q
people. We must look 10 its continued main
tensnce for substantial resource. There is DO
branch OF industry 10 which labor, directed
by scientific knowledge, yields such In
creased production in comparison with unskiled
which the encouragement Of literal approprla-
tons can be moro, appropriately extended.
The omission 70 render snch aid il not o wise
economy, bat ON the contrary undoubtedly re-
suits 10 losses OF Immense sums annually that
might be saved through we!l-directed efforts
by the Government TO promote this vital
interest The result already accomplished
with the very limited means heretofore placed
at the command of the Department Of Agri-
culture 10 an earnest Of what may be expected
with increased appropriations for the several
purposes indicated In the report of the
Commits ioner, with Q view to placing the de
psriment upon footing which wi ] ensble it
to prosecute more effectively the obi .cts for
which il IL established. Appropriations are
needed for more complete laboratory, for the
etablishment Of Veterinary Division and
Division Of Forestry, and for IN increase Of
force. The requirements for these and other
purposes indicated in the report of the CO minis
sioner, under the head Of "Immediate Neces-
sites OF the Department" will not involve any
expenditure of money that the country cannot
with propriety now undertake In the interests
OF agriculture.
II is gratifying TO learn from the Bureau of
Education the extent 10 which educational
privileges throughout the United States have
been advanced during the year No more
fundamental responsibility rests upon Congress
than that Of devising appropriate measures Of
financial aid to education, supplemental
TO local action in States and Terri
tories, and In the District of Colum-
bis The wise forethought of the founders
Of our Government has not only furnished the
basis for the support Of the common school
system. Of the newer States, but laid founda-
tons for the maintenance or their universities,
Of colleges OF agriculture and mechanic art
Measures In accordance with this traditional
policy for the further benefit OF all tnese in
terests and the extension Of SINE advantages
to every portion Of the country, 1t is hoped.
will receive your favorable consideration.
Washington Monument.
The Joint Commission created by the act Of
Congress OF Aug. 2 1876, for the purpose Of
supervising and directing the completion Of the
Washington National monument, of which
commission the President is q member, has
given careful attention to this subject, and al
ready the strengthening of the foundation has
90 far progressed as 70 insure entire success
OF this part OF the work. A massive layer of
masonry has been introduced below the origi-
nsl foundation, widening the base, increasing
the stability Of the structure, and rendering /,
possible to carry the shaft to completion. i
is earnestly recommended that ench further
sppropr alton be made 70. the continue
prosecution Of the work as may be necessary
for the completion of this national monument
at an early day.
District Of Columbia.
In former messages, impressed with the i'm
portance Of the subject, have taken occasiJ,
to recommend to Congress the ad,p ion Of 3
generous policy toward the District Of o lum-
biA The report Of the Commissioners OF tht
District herewith transmit ed contains sugses
tons and recommendations 10 all Of which
earnestly invite your careful attention. l asl
your early and favorable consideration Of tn
views which they express as to urgent need o
legislation for the reclamation OF the maTeheso
the Potomac and it's eastern branch within the
limits Of the city, and for the repair Of stree
Of the capital, heretofore laid with woodel
blocks, and by delay rendered almost impass
abe and source Of imminent danger to the
health Of its citizepa The means at the dir
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quate for the sccomplishmentio f these imp
tant works and should be Supplemented b
timely appropriations from the Federal (! cas-
urv. The filling Of the fats II front Of the Oily
viii add to the adjacent lands and parks now
owned by the United States large and valuable
domain, efficient, it lie thought, to reimburse
Its entire cost, and win also, as an incidental
result secure the permanent Improvement OF
the river for the purpose of navigation.
The constitution having invested Congress
with supreme and exclusive jurisdiction over
the District Of Columbia, its cit zens must, OF
necessity, look to Congress alone for all need
full legislation affecting their Interests, and Q.
the territory Of this District Is the common
property Of the people Of the United States,
who, equally with its resident citizens, are in
terested In the prosperity OF their capital,
cannot doubt that you will be amply sustained
by the general voice Of the country in any
measure you may adopt for this purpose.
also invite the favorable consideration Of
Congress to the wants Of the public schools Of
this District, as exhibited in the report Of the
Commissioners. While the number Of pupils
IL rapidly increasing, no adequate provision
exists for q corresponding increase OF school
accommodation, and the Ok mmissioners are
without the means to meet this urgent need.
A number Of the buildings now used
for school purposes are rented, and
are In important particulars unssited for the
purpose. The cause OF popular education In
the District Of Columbia is surely entitled to
the same consideration at the handle of the
National Government as In the several States
and Territories, 10 which muniicent grants Of
the public lands have been made for the en-
dowment Of schools and universities
RUTHERFORD B. HAYEA
ExkcUTIvR MANsIos. Dec. !. 1879.