Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-01

appropriately extended. The commission to
render such aid is not wise economy, but on
the contrary, undoubtedly results In tho
losses of immense sums annually, that
might be saved through welldirected
efforts by the government to promote this vi
plished with the very limited means heretofore
placed at the command of the department of
agriculture ia an earnest of what may be ex-
pected with increased appropriations for the
several purposes indicated in the report of the
commissioner. With view to placing the
department upon footing which will enable
1t to prosecute more effectively
tho Objects for which it is
established appropriations are needed
for Il more complete laboratory for the estab-
llshment OF a veterinary division and division
OF forestry and for an increase of force. The
requirements for these and other purposes liz
dlcated IN the report of the commissioner, I'M
der the head of immediate neces stiles of the de-
partment, will not involve any expenditure of
money that the country cannot with propriety
no" undertake in the interest of agriculture.
EDUCATION
It Is gratifying to learn from the bureau of
education the extent to which educational
privileges throughout the United States havo
been advanced during the year. No more fun
damental responsibility rests in Congress than
that OF devising appropriate measures of fnan-
cal AID to education, supplemental to local
action, In the States and Territories, and in
thought of the founders of our
government has not only furnished
the bas,s for the support of the com mon school
systems Of the newer States, but laid the foun-
dations for the maintenance of their UNIVERSE
ties, and OF colleges of agriculture and me
chanlc art. Measures in accordance WITH this
traditional policy for the further benefit of all
these Interests and the extension of some ad-
v"ntages to every portion of the country it is
hoped will receive your favorable copsidera-
BILE.
THE CAPITOL LIBRARY.
To preserve and perpe:1ste the national
literature should be among the foremost cares
of the national legislature. The library
gathered at the capitol still remains unpro-
vlded With any suitable accommodations for
It's rapidly increasing stores. The magnitude
and Importance of the collection. increased as
it Is by the deposits under the laws Of COPY
right, by domestic and foreign exchanges, and
BY the scientific library of the Smithsonian
institution, call for building accommodations
which shall be at once adequate and fire proof
The location Of such public buildings, which
should provide for the pressing necessities of
the present and for the vast increase of the
nations books in the future, is matter which
addresses itselfto the discretion of Congress. It
is earnestly recommended as measure which
should unite all suffrages and which should no
longer be delayed.
WARRINGTON MOSUMENT.
The joint commission, created by the act of
Congress OF August End, 1876, for the purpose
of supervising and directing the completion of
the Washington national monument, of which
commission the President is a member, has
given careful attention to this subject, and al
ready the strengthening Of the foundation
hos, Co..
the entire success If this part CT
the work. massive layer of masonry has
been introduced below the original foundation.
widening the base and increasing the stability
OF the structure, rendering it possible to carry
the shaft to completion. 1t is earnestly rec
commended that such further appropriation be
maze Tor the continued prosecution Of the
work as may be necessary for the completion
OF this national monument at early day.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
In former messages, impressed with the i'm
| portance Of the subject: have taken occasion
to recsmmeud to Congress the adoption of
generous policy toward the District of Column
bia- The rep 'rt of the commissioners of the
District herewith transmitted, contain consid-
eratlons and recommendations, to all of
which | earnestly invite careful attention
l ask early and favorable consideration
of the views which they express as to the urgent
marshes of the Potomac and it's eastern branch
within the limits of the city. ana for the re-
car Of the streets Of the capital heretofore laid
with wooden blocks. and by delay rendered
almost impossible, and source of imminent
danger to the health of its citizens. The
means at the disposal of the commissioners are
wholly Inadequate for the accomplishment of
these important works, and should be supple
mented by timely appropriations from the
federal treasury.
The filling of the fats IN front of the city
will add to the adjacent lands and parks now
owned by the United States large and valu-
| able domain, sufficient, it is thought. to reim-
| burse it's entire cost. and will also, AZ an in
cldental result, secure the permanent improve
ment of the river for the purpose of naviga-
! ton. ss..
Tue constitution has invested Congress with
| supreme and exclusive jurisdiction over the
| District of Columbia. Its citizens must of
necessity look to- Congress alone for all needful
legislation affecting their interests and Rs the
territory of this District is the common proper
! ty of the people of the United States who,
equally with its reaidenb citizens. are interest
ed IN the prosperity OF their capital. can not
doubt that You will he 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, Us exhibited in the report of the
COIL nIsSiOHSTs. Wnlle Inc nuu1De1 Oh inc pU-
pills is rapidly increasing, adequate pro-
vision exists for corresponding
increase of school accommodation,
aud the commissioners are without
the means to meet this urgent need. A num-
Der of the buildings now used for school pur-
poses are rented. and are in important particu-
lars unsuited for the purpose. The cause
of popular education in the District of
Columbia is surely entitled to the
same consideration at the hands
of the national government as in the several
States and Territories, to which munifcent
grants of the public lands have been made for
the endowment of schools and universities.
.-.... e.. RUTHERFORD 3. HAYES.
Executive Mansion, Dec. list, 1879.