Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1893-11-30

SECRETARY NORTON.
He Reviews the Work Of the Department
of Agriculture.
WAsHM0TCN Nov. 28-The secretary Of
agriculture. in his report just submitted to the
president regrets the vague character of the
department organization. which, he says, 'oiIers
opulcnt opportunities for the exercice Of the
most pronounced paternalism," but he adds that
there are many proper ways In which the fed
eral government, may legitimately serve the
cause OF agriculture He devotes considerable
space to review Of what he regards as the
anomalous partnership between the govern.
ment OF the United States and the governments
OF the respective states for the conauct and en-.
couragement OF state agricultural colleges and
experiment stations Referring to the sum ap
2ro2riatod for the use Of state experiment sta
lions ho says:
."This appropriation is unlike any other pub
lie moneys legislated out OF tie treasury OF the
United States because there is no of1cer OF the
United States authorized to direct limit,
control or andlt its itemized eLpendi.
lures. stations should be entirely d.
vo.ced from the department and the sum
secretary should have some power to direct
and rest:ain their disbursements so as
to insure legitimate expenditure OF the same.
In view OF the rumors that have obtained ere.
dence in some OF the states aud territories 10
the effect that moneys appropriated to the sta
tons have been diverted from their legitiv, ate
purposes, thorough investigation should be
mace u demonstrate either the truth or falsity
OF such reports"
In refe renee to the expenditures the secre-
tary STATES that his strenuous endeavor, in
view Of q depleted public treasury and OF the
imperative demands Of taxpayers for econ
omy in the administration OF the govern
| ment, has been to nationally reduce ex-
penditures by the elimination from the pay
rolls OF all persons not needed for an
efficient conduct Of the affairs Of the
department" He gives. the number of
employees when he took charge as 2,4y7.
| and states that there are now on the pay rolls
1894. reducsi lion of 500: ,zand OF the 1904 he
says that eleven are on duty in the Office Of the
| civil service commission. TO which they we're
assigned by request Of the comm. ssion. He
has during the hrsJ quarter OF tho nsCal year
reduced expenditures IN comparison with the
corresponding quarter of last year $56OOO
The classified service Is pronounced to be de-
fective largely owing 10 The inequalities in
compensation with reference to the services
rendered These Inequalities he attributes
largely to the appropriation acts making statu-
| tory positions for the clerical force He argues
that appropriations should be made in
gross for the clerical force, md that full dis
creton should be given to the head OF the de.
partment in the matter OF remuneration, 7af-
| drming that There can be no good reason
urged against the government OF the United
States securing efficient services in the same
manner that they are secured by the successful
business interests Of the country"
The distribution Of seed at the public ex.
| to nxyinx nv1 IL h
traced from the year 1889. He shows a con-
! siderable saving to have been effected in the
purchase and the distribution OF the seed this
year.
/ The work of the bureau of animal industry is
reviewed In detail The secretary says:
'.Tho result OF the Texas fever regulations is
highly satisfactory. but to increase their Ell
cheney penalty should attach for violation OF
the department regulation by railroad compa-
mics transporting affected cattle. A further re-
ducttou has been effected by vessel inspection
in the percentage OF cattle lost at sea- the ratio
| being for the last year less than hall
| OF per cent The law at present does not pro-
| vide for tho inspection Of horses imported into
! the country, and there shouldbe anamendmentin
| this respect As regards meat Inspection the
| microscopical inspection has been greatly re.
| duced, the intention icing to confne 1t rigidly
| to products intended for direct export to coun.
! tries exactiug the same"
The microscopical inspection costs the coun.
| try eN per cent of the value Of meat sold to
countries demanding that inspection Careful
comparison OF meat exports for 1898 with 1892
shows that microscopic inspection has not in.
creased our foreign sales, and the secretary
| thinks it does not pay. Further recommends
tons in the work of the bureau are for legisla-
ton compelling the immediate destruction Of
any animal or carcass condemned by the
United States inspectors; for an extention of
. a IN IN tuhercO1OSja n a.
ton with local authorities un Ill danger to hu-
man life has been reduced to q minimum: and
for . civil-service examination for inspectors
and assistant inspectors. with the require
| ment Of q diploma from q regular veterinary
college
The work Of the other divisions are reviewed
In detail, but briefly. and without extended
argument The question Of forestry comes in
for some special attention. and urgent recon-.
| mendations are, made for more thorough
end extended effort on its behalf. The
completion Of experiments In sorghum
has been reached when individual enterprise
can and should take advantage Of what the de-
paftment has accomplished"
OF the weather bureau 1t Is stated that the
work has been carried ON with improved eff
ciency and economy. q reduction in cost OF
maintenance ofnearay 70 per cent being effect
| ed and estimates for the fiscal year being COR
bureau has been partially effected, designed to
modify expenses and magnify the value OF the
service to agriculture, commerce and the peo-
pie at large.
Reference to the immense aggregate of i'm.
ports OF agricultural products suggests the in
Quiry, ought not large proportion OF these to
be produced upon our own soil. in proximity 10
our own markets where this immense demand
| existss And the reply is In the affirmative.
The secretary says:
Hides fruits, nuts and wines could all be
produced in this country. $50 with considerable
shares Of the fbers, tobacco and sugar. Our
! farmers would be benefited by large number
tain staples avoided, the variety OF our agri-
cultural supplies In foreign markets increased
and the markets themselves multiplied All
persons engaged In the work OF agricultural
education and experiment are enjoined to hold
| steadily In view the memorable economic
agricultural products. American farmers
must produce what tho world wants. That
| the relation s0i supply and demand is the sole
regulator Of value. that 1t applies equally to
| the products Of the farm and Of the factory.
ought TO beengraved upon the memory and re.
aected in the Judgment and the plans ofevery
farmer in the Union
Promises OF improved service by. the depart.
ment In the future and Recommendations OF the
useful innovations relating to the work in de-
! tail are withheld III view OF the indefinite char
acter OF the duties, force aud possibilities OF
the department.
THOUSANDS ARE DEAD.
Earthquake 1T Kushan, Persia, Causes
Heavy Loss Of Life.
LONDON, Nov ;2Ss-A dispatch from
Teherran TO the Times says that 1000
4 LII &c.