Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-11-13

Report Of SecrnlarF Husk-IncrEzsa Er-
pert Trade IN cnkfls-sarrestinnz -
tirinx AErsculture 70 the F-ant
WAsHTx0roS, Nov. 10-The Secretary
Of Agriculture has presented ais annual
report 10 the President He expresses
distinctly hopeful view Of agricultural
afzlrs. indicating the obvious benefits
70 farmers Of certain legislation which
he specifies By comparing prices At
Ch-cago for October Is, 1s90 and Of ISsa.
he shows . marked increase in the value
Of agricultural products. especially Of
cereals He asserts that without ignor-
ing the effects Of natural causes IN en-
HANGING values il is evident that the
economic legislation Of tbs last session
Of Congress has directly benefited the
farmer. the improved value OF cereals
as he believes. being largely due to the
silver legislation. which. moreover. has
lesssned the influence Of Russia and
India. Americas wheat competitors in
British markets
The increased exp0rt trade in cattle
and animal products. another cause of
congrafulatson. Mr. Rusk traces TO the
energetic and effective measures adopt
ed for the eradication OF pleuro-pneu-
moEia and TO the growing appreciation
at home and abroad Of the depart
ment's ability 70 suppress or effect
ually control contagious animal dis
eases. In the line OF further pre-
caution. the department is now pre-
pared 70 carry out inspection of export
cattle before shipment provided for BY
the act Of August SO Similar energy
has been directed 70 the PORK interests.
the department. having already under
taken the inspection called for by the
same act The Secret tary strongly rec
ouznends an inspection still more CON-
prehens We OF all animals slaughtered for
Interstate or foreign trade The pres
ent Immunity Of Northern cattle from
Texas fever be believes to be due TO =
genera compliance with the regulations
Of the department issued last spring.
The outlook for q home sugar indus
try is considered favorable The Secre-
sary predicts that in the near future
half Of the snyar viii 30 thus supplied
from the sugar beet In the provisions
Of the tariff b II he finds what he re-
CARDS as some glaring Inconsistencies I
in that il gives entirs control of sugar
manufacturing and bounty payments 70 /
subordinate ofiiSer of the Treasury 4
Department in spite OF the fact that /
heretofore the Department Of Agricult- 4
ure has been charged with the general 4
supervision Of the sugar industry. both
In its culture and manufacturing phases
The production Of raw silk as an in
digenocs industry Is referred 10 IN not
very enesurzging terms though its in
p0rtznoe is emphasized by reference TO
the imports Of raw silk. which have
largely increased during the year and
are valued for the year at upward of
s24 coo. 600. but the necessity for favor
able legislation. as well as for improve
ments IN machinery. is insisted ugon.
He also believes thae the recent changes
in the tariff en- linens will serve 10 en-
courage manufacturers to provide a
market for home grown fax
The possibility Of serving the corn
growers throughout the country BY ex-
tending the market for Indian corn in
foreign countries. has engaged the Sec
retzry's attention with the result that
be has appointed a special agent abroad.
having special qualifications for tn .
autg. 70 investigate and report upcn
the possibilities Of promoting the con-
sumption Of Indian ccrn in European
sountriesL
The frequent occurrence Of important
agricultural gatherings is
and the fact is pointed out
hat al these the United States. the
greatest agricultural country in tie
world. Is most frequently conspicuous
By its absence