Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-12-11

Two boards and by two special commit
years. + b sG 1spors o, v ahe GUN an Foun 1ass B s6sss
In 1884, Of the Board Of Fortiacations made in
January lat, and tho reports Of the select corr
sion Of Congress have entirely exhausted tho
subject so far ca preliminary investigation is
involved, and in their recommendation they are
In the event that the present invitation Of
the department for bids to furnish such OF this
Material as is now authorized shall fail tc
p prop sa' fer as'S Iii. %e1R RsS manut tsau1ssa an TO
no other steps are taken by Congress- at its COM
dissatisfaction. the necessity Of obtainiu
abroad the armor and the gun steel tn
authorized ships It:would seem desirable that
the wants Of the army and the navy in this re
gard should be reasonably met. aud that b,
uniting their contracts such inducement might
mesticationo Of these important interests.
THE PuSTAL SERVICE,
The affairs Of the postal service show marked
year. A particular account of its transactions
and condition Is given in the report OF the
postmaster General, which will be laid before
age In 's3, rendering the postal revenues made.
9uate to sustain the expenditures, and business
dslression also contributing. resulted in nm
80. 1875. Of eight and one-third millions o,
dollsxs. An additional check upon receipts b.
doubling the measure Of Weight in rating sealed
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the eharg, for newspaper carriage, was i'm.
posed by legislation. VIII oh took effect with the
ees.senss d Ha sns e. gs' sa 1:t t.ry ysoT; w daIs, the
and increase OF mail facilities and machinery
The careful estimate Of Z year ago upon TIC
rates Of expenditure then existing contenl-
plated the unavoidable augmentation of the de-
millions Of dollars. The asntieipssse del revon n@e
Tor tho last year failed Of realization by atou,
$1,000. but proper measures of economy hav,
lures that the total deficiency, in fact, fell be
low that OF 1888 and at that time the increas,
Of f co.s' Ss !, IN = gaining Ire hsti sn over the in !; a.,
the service. This is the more pleasing because
p pSp peap1s sH'G q d hsS Sssn . Saea = ~.s Rests aS,;
more costly service than any other upon tho
Retrenchment has been effected in the ccs
OF supplies: some expenditures unwarranted b,
law have ceased, and the OUTLAWS for mail ear
riage have been subjected to beneficial scrutiny
Of transportation on star routes stood at an an
nual rate Of cost less by over $3.50. 900 t!ian at til.
close OF the previous year. aud steamboat Ill.
The service has been in the meantime oulary,
and extended by the establishment Of Nc,
omces. increase Of routes OF carriage. eNpno
additions to tho railway mail facilities in o.
cordance with the growing exigencies OF u,
country and the long established policy OF tt
government. Tho General caE-
attention to the existing law for compensate
railroads.. and expresses the opinion that
Method may be devised which will prove NOR,
Just to the carriers uni beneficial to the Cover!
ment; and tho subject appears worthy Of YOU
early confederation.
OCEAN SERVICE.
The differences which arose during the v r
with certain OF the ocean steam ship comp,ni.
have terminated in the acquiescencc
COQRfo6H In tina postal annrnpr} AZ I'm, az
last session, and tile department now enjoy.
utmost service afforded by all vessels whicl.
from our ports upon either ocean-servics 4
orally adequate to the needs Of our intercourse.
DIRECT SERVICE TO SOUTH AMERICA.
fetisions have. however, been presented to
INC department. by numerous merchants and
menufacturers for the establishment Of q direct
service to the Argentine Republic. and for semi
snd ths SUBJECT Is commended to your con-
provide the means Of postal communication
don't forecast Of results, the wise extension Of it
may lead to stimulating intercourse and be
come tne harbinger OF 2 profitable traffic. which
products Of our industry. The circumstances Of
the countries at the far south Of our continent
are such - 70 invite our enterprise and afford
inc promise OF sufficient advantages to j stify
an unusual effort to bring about the closer rela.
lions which greater freedom OF communication
would tend to establish.
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or subsidy Tor tho mere benefit of any limo OF
Trade or travel, whatever outlay may be re.
CURED TO secure tho additional postal service
necessary and proper and not otherwise attain.
able. should be regarded - within the limit OF
Legitimate compen alton for such ervice
RECOMMENDATIONS.
The extension of the free delivery service a.
suggested by the General has here
SoIore received my sanction, and it is to lie
hoped q suitable enactment may soon be agreed
upon.
The request for an appropriation sufficient to
enable the general inspection Of fourth. class Of
nces has my appreciation.
lrenew my approval Of tho recommendation
OF the Postmaster General that another assist.
ant ant t. provided for the Po:totice Department.
recommendations In his report.
FEDERAL PENITENTIARY.
The conduct Of the Department Of Justice for
Of the Attorney General, and l invite the
earnest attention Of Congress to the same,
ana due consideration Of thu recommendations
this officer to the last session Of Congress,
he strongly recommended tho erection Of q
psnitentisry for tho confinement Of prisoners
courts. and no repeats the recommendation In
his report for the last year. This is a matter Of
very great Importance and should at once re-
eeive Congressional action. United States pris-
oaers are now confined in more than thirty Diff
ierent State prisons and penitent aries situated
IN every part OF the country: They are sub.
treatment and discipline. and are far too much
removed from tho control and regulation Of the
government. 80 far as they are entitled to
ment and reformation, the Government ia re-.
eponsible to them and society that these things
sTs fortheoming. But this duty can scarcely be
Q1scretion than 10 possible under the present
system.
PRISON REFoRM.
many OF our good citizens have interested
themselves. with the most beneficial results, on
inc question OF prison reform. The General
government should 30 In . situat on, since
nish important aid in this movement, and
should be able to illustrate VIII t may be prac.
Gcslly done in the direction Of this reform, and
70 present an example In the treatment and
improvement Of its prisoners worthy of imita.
zion. With prisons under its own control, the
Government could deal with the y mewhat
vsxed question OF convict labor so far as its con-
v1cts were concerned. according to a plan Of its
own adoption and with due rega.d to the rights
ano interests OF our labcring citizens, instead
" sometlmes aiding in the operation Of a sys-
tenn which causes among them irritation and
discomfort Upon consideration of this subject
night be thought wise to erect more than one
OF these institutions, located in such places as
would best subserve the purposes OF conven-
fence and economy in transportation. The con.
siaeraole cost OF maintaining theso COW cts, as
~ present, in State institutions, would be saved
oy the adoption Of the plan proposed, and by
employing them in the manufacture OF such
articles as were needed for use by the Govern
mene, quite . large pecuniary benefit would be
1seilzeo IN partial return for our outlay.
THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
again urge 2 change in the Federal judicial
viate the delays necessarily attending the pres.
ent condition Of affairs in our courts. All are
agreed that something should be done, and
mach favor 10 shown by those we'll able to adj
wise. to the plan suggested by the Attorney Cen |
ersl st the last session Of Congress, and recon- |
ommendstion 10 hsre renewed, t ge.her with an. |
other made at the same time, touching Q
change In the manner OF compensating district
ASSOfnAva and m rohnI. o~d ~. -. -
- commended to Congress for its action In
the interest Of economy to the Government and /