The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-10
MEANT FOR THE. FARMER.
Secretary Rusk's Report Of the Do
ings Of the Agricultural
Department.
What He Says Of the Advances in
the Price OF
Cereals
inspection Of Live Stock for Export, slik
snd Sugar Culture, Flax and
Other Matters.

WAsHrN0ToN, Nov. 9.-The secretary Of
agriculture has presented his annual report
to the president. BY comparing the prices
at Chicago for October 16 Of 1859 and OF
1880, he shows marked increase In values
OF agricultural products, especially OF core
ais. The secretary asserts that, without
ignoring the effects of natural causes in en-
hancing values, II Is evident that the eco
nomic legislation Of the last session Of
congress has directly benefited the farmers,
the improved value Of cereals, he believes,
being largely due to the silver legislation,
which has forever lessened the influence OF
Russia and India, our wheat competitors In
the British Market" The increased EXPORT
trade in cattle and animal products Of the
United States, another cause Of congratula-
tion, is declared to be due to the energetic
and effective measures adopted for
the eradication Of pleuro pueu-
monia. and to growing ap-
probation at homo and abroad
Of the departments ability to suppress Of
efectually control contagious animal dis
eases. He declared that not single case
of contagious pleuro- pneumonia has been
alleged to exist among American cattle
shipped TO British ports since March. 6im-
liar energy has been directed to the pork
interests. The secretary strongly recom-
mends IN inspection Law more comprehen-
sive than the present ono. for all animals
ala ughtored for interstate or foreitn trade.
The outlook for the home sugar industry
10 considered favorable. An analysis BY
the department chemist Of beets grown in
various states from seed distributed last
spring indicates high per cent. Of sugar,
and affords what is regarded az conclusive
proof that large sections Of the country ars
adapted to the successful culture Of sugar
beets. The practical results obtained il
Nebraska and Kansas. he says, demonstrats
the feasibility Of home grown sugar man
ufacture. s,s
In the bureau Of animal industry ~
rangements have been perfected for dairy
division, the establishment Of which 10 de-
iayed somewhat BY lack Of necessary leais-
tions has been undertaken On mpQrtant
lines Of experiment. with grass "a Ind -
giona, and the trial Of new economic rlents.
The production Of raw silk 40 an indigenous
industry is referred to In not very encourage
ing terms. though its Importance is empha-
silks, which have largely increased during
the year and are valued for the twelve
months at upwards Of $24, ,OOO, 900, but the
for favorable legislation as we'll
Do for Improvements in machinery ID in
sisted upon. Encouraging words arc
spoken with reference to fax culture.
Secretary Rusk believes the recent
changes in the tariff on linens will serve to
encourage manufacturers to provide mar
ket for home grown fax. Irrigation and
arteslan supply Of water are made the sub-
jects Of special reference. Reference il
made to- the forthcoming transfer Of the
weather bureau to the department Of aQri-
culture, with the declaration Of the score
tary's desire to widen the present scope Of
she bureau 80 a. TO increase ito benefits to
agriculture. He also insists strongly upon
The necessity for more frequent Representa-
lion Of the department. at tho meetings Of
lgricultural and kindred societies.
The possibility Of serving the corn grow-
.rs throughout the country BY extendinr
he market for Indian corn countries has
Engaged the secretary's attention, with the
'esult that he has appointed . special agent
Ihroad having qualifications for this duty,
g investigate and report upon the poasi-
oilities Of promoting the consumption OF
indian corn in European countries.
In concluding the report the secretary
|ays: "A careful review Of the events Of
he past year and a general survey Of the
Improvement in the condition OF our agri-
,nlturists, and promise fair for their future
vellbeing." He ends by declaring that he
ooks forward with confidence to the time
When, In the high quality Of it's work. az
veil "a In the magnitude Of ito enterprise.
he agriculture Of the United States shall
lot only lead all other industries in this
country, but shall be the leaders in this
Ereat industry Of all other countries.