New-York tribune., 1893-12-05

depleted public Treasury and the imperative
demand Of the people for economy IN the ad-
ministration of their Government, the secretary
has entered upon the task Of nationally reduc-
ing expenditures by the elimination from the
pay-ros of all persons not needed for an cf-
cient conduct Of the affairs OF the department.
During the first quarter OF the present year
the expenses Of the Department aggregated s345.-
S76 IS. as against Sio2,02 AZ for the correspond
ing period of the fiscal year ending June 80,
1899. The Secretary makes apparent his inten-
ton to continue this rate Of reduction by sub
mitting estimates for the next fiscal year less
by 99l2sO than those for the present year
.nent the changes have been exceedingly few.
Three vacancies occurring from death and res
ignations have been filled by the promotion of
assistants in the same divisions
These promotions Of experienced and faithful
assistants have not only been in the inter-
est of efficient work but have suggested to
those in the department who look for retention
and promotion that merit and devotion To duty
their best reliance.
ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
The amount appropriated for the Bureau of
Animal Industry for the current fiscal year is
$s5OOOO; the estimate for the ensuing year is
100000
The regulations of 1892 concerning Texas fever
have been enforced during the last year. and
the large stockyards Of the country have been
kept free from infection. Occasional local out
breaks have been largely such could have
of the affected cattle.
While contagious pleuro-pncumCnia in cattle
has been eradicated, animal tuberculosis, a dis
widespread and more dangerous to human
life than pleur J-pl -umOnia. is stu prevalent.
Investigations have been made during the past
year to the means of its communication and
the method of its correct diagnosis. Much prog
ress has been made in th.s direction b. the
studies Of the Division of Animal Pathology.
but work ough. 10 De extended in cooperation
with local authorities. until the danger to HUI
man life arising from This cause Is reduced To a
minimum.
The number of animals arriving from Canada
during the year and inspected by bureau officers
was 4G2 o92, and tn number from transatlantic
countries 1.1sl. No contagious diseases
were found among he imported animals
The total number o: Inspections Of cattle for
export during the past fiscal year was 6l154l.
The exports show falling Off of about % per
cent from the preceding year, the decrease oc-
curing entirely in the last half OF the year
This suggests that the falling off may have
been largely due 10 increase in the price Of
. American eXpOr- cattle.
During the year ending June 30. 1899. exports
of inspected pork aggregated 20.6774l0 pounds.
as agains. SS,l52.S74 pounds for the preceding
year The falling off in this export was not cor
fined, however to inspected pork the Total totai
pounds while in 1898 it was onl% 52I,SOS'690
pounds
l join the Secretary in recommending that
hereafter each applicant for the position OF in
spector or assistant inspector in the Bureau OF
Animal Industry be required. as condition
Preceden, to ms @ To bs H ,ne
ploma from established. regular. and reputa-
BILE veterinary college, and that this be supple
mented by such an examination In veterinary
science the Commission may prescribe
AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS.
The exports Of agricultural products from the
United States for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1892 attained the enormous figure of $780,.
900 OOO in round numbers, being 1871 per cent
OF our total exports. In the last fiscal year this
aggregate was greatly reduced. but. neverthe-
less reached S615 900 OOo being 75.1 per cent Of
all American commodities exported.
review Of agriculture. exports with spe-
ciai reference to their destination will show
that in almost every line the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland absorbs ~ fsf
the largest proportion. OF cattle the tota. c>-
ports aggregated in value for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1893, $26,oo0,Ooc, Of which Great
Britain took considerably over $250JO.e0j. o.
beef products Of all kinds our total exports wefe
SOS. 900 900. Of which Grea. Britain took $4,000
900. OF pork products the total exports w.re
sS4. 900 000 of which Great Britain took S5@.OOo,-
00O In breadstuffs. cotton and minOr products
like proportions sent to the same destination +
are shown.
AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS
The work or the Statistical Division Of the +
Department of Agriculture deals with all that |
relates to the economics OF farming.
The main purpose of its monthly reports IS
sible Of all matters having any influence upon
the worlds markets in which their products /
find sale. Its publications relate especially to
the commercial side Of farming
1t is therefore of profound importance ana
vital concern to the farmers of the United States.
who represen- nearly one-hall Of our popula-
ton. and also OF direct interest to the whole
country, that the work Of this division be efi-
ciently performed and that the information 1t
has gathered be promptly dnusei
1t is matter for congratulation 10 know
hat ba
make this part Of his work thoroughly useful.
SEEDS
In the year 1899 the Congress appropriated
81 600 10 be taken from the Patent Office funds.
for the purpose Of collecting and distributing
rare and improved varieties Of seeds, and for
prosecuting agricultural Investigations and pro-
curing agricultural statistics. From this small
beginning the Seed Division Of the Department
Of Agriculture has grown to It's present un-
wieldy and unjustifably eXtravagant proper
tons
During the last fiscal year the cost Of seeds
purchased s66.5iS 6l The remainder Of an
appropriation Of $4,000 was expended in put
ting then. up and distributing them 1t surely
never could have entered the minds Of those
who first sanctioned appropriations Of public
money for the purchase of new and improved
varieties of seeds for gratuitOus distribution
that from this would grow large appropriations
for the purchase and distribution by members
Of Congress Of ordinary seeds, bulbs and cut.
tings which are common in all the States and
and everywhere easily obtainabe
al low prices.
In each State and Territory an agricultural
experiment station has been established These
stations by their very character and name are
the proper agencies - experiment with and test
new varieties of seeds; and yet this indiscrim-
mate and wasteful distribution by Legislation
and legislators continues, answering no purpose
unless il be to remind constituents tina. their
,fafi it-oG ar tyil II
with gratuties at public cost
Under the sanction Of existing legislation there
was sent out from the Agricultural Department
Turing the last fiscal year enough OF cabbage
seed to plant 19.200 acres of land. sufficient
quantity of beans To plant 900 acres. bcct-secd
enough to plant $500 acres, sweet corn enough
MA ~ enfncipnf cncumhcr good O