The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-06
the ArroENEy.GENEaA REPORT.
The business OF the Department. OF
lustico.

WAsurSGIoN, Dec 5.---Attorney-Gen
cral Garland has made his annual report
to Congress Of the business Of the Depart.
meni OF Justice during the lat fiscal year,
together with statistics Of crime against
the United States aud statement OF the
business Of the Supreme Court and the
Court Of Claims. The petitions filed Ia
the latter court on French Spoliation cases
number $500, representing 1855 vessels
and about S3O,OO0,OOO. The majority Of
these cases have been disposed Of, 10 far
as the court is concerned, and have been
certified TO Congress. The remainder will
be reported 10 Congress during the present
session. After making a detailed state
ment in regard 10 the character and result
OF litigation in which the United States
was a party during the year, the Attorney.
General says that the usual examination
Of pcniientlares in which tho United
States prisoners are confined was made
during the year and showed the inslilu-
tons TO be Ia good condition and that the
prisoners were well cared for and hu.
namely treated. lie advocates the pas
for the appointment OF a commission TO
inquire into Inc aiyisabiliiy Of building
Government pcnitcn'iarics and rciOrma-
tories, and says:
ut would seem that the United States
--S~s shaye model prisons and rciormaio-
ries Of IL own In which 10 coniine is
criminals, and provisions could be made
for the employment OF the inmates az some
a. g...I a Ii.
which would not violate the recent act Of
Congress nor be inconsistent with the laws
passed by the several States aud the pre-
vailing opinions relative 10 the subject Of
contract labor"
There were 1875 government prisoners
IN custody during the year. The Attorney.
General suggests that the Department Of
Justice be gwen entire control over the
fail In the District OF Columbia. and that a
separate building for the confinement
solely Of female prisoners be added 10
that building. lie also recommends that
the salary Of the warden be- increased 10
$500 per annum. lie calls attention 10
the method Of summoning grand aud trial
jurics In the Territorial District Courts IN
cases In which the United States
Il party. and rencws the suggcs.
tons therein contained In his last
annual report. lie also urges an appropri.
alton for the restoration and preservation
Of court records, and In advocating certain
changes In the judicial system Of the
United States, says ut Is impossible to
oyeresiimaic the necessity that exists for n
change in the judicial system 10 meet tho
demands Of the constantly Increasing bust
ncss Of the country, aud ! would simply
call attention IN this connection to my
Suggestions In the last report, and respect
fully urge some change be- made that will
remedy the evils complained OF on at
sides. whether that change DC Ia accord
ancc with my views or not"
lie rcnows the recommendation con.
tanned In former reports that a proper
building for the accommodation oi tic
Supreme Court aul other c0uf aud COM
missions Of the United sisics, as well ~
iof tho Increasing bu.nc8l ol the Depart
mcnt OF Justice, be- erected on the public
grounds adjoining the present building
lie also fcncws bis recommendation oi
last year that provision be made Tor Tie
purchase oi portraits 0i Justices OF the SUI
prcmo Court. In regard 10 tie payment
Of special Deputy Marhals the Attorney
General says "ihc appropriation for the
current fiscal year ior ices aud expenses VI
Marshals Is 500, 100, but boy a special pro-
vision Incorporated In tho appropriation
oct only $4,000 can be advanced W the