The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-12-08

ments: and the fact tba: every other nation.
with q single exception, has adopted this for
nation to meet the conditions OF modern war |
fare, should alone secure for the recommenda-
tion an early consideration. 1t is hardly nee
essary to recall ihe fact that in obedience to
the constitution nd thu laws and for the pur-
pose OF protecting the property OF the
United Stltes aiding the process OF
federal courts and removing lawless obstruc-
tions to the performance b. the government OF
its legitimate functions IL became necessary in
various localities during the year 10 employ
portion OF the regular troops The
duty was discharged promptly. courageousy
and with marked di icretion b. the officers and
men and the most gratifying proof was thus AZ
fordcd that the army deserves that complete
confidence in Its efficiency and discipline which
the country has at all times manifested.
The total expenditures for the war depart
ment for the year ending June 81, 1894,
amounted TO S6.039, ,0D9.3t OF this sum S,,0o0,-
6i4g9 was for salaries and contingent eSpen-
scs; sss s6d' rs for the support Of the military
q. 5.OOI 6S y for misc eilaneous
objects, and Ss5.31i $3.50 for public works.
This latter sum includes $40. 9.f9i. .03..f9 for river
and harbor improvements and s3-9i1.sB.56 for
and other works OF defense.
The appropriations for the current year ag-
gregate s5.,is9,ii2.Ts, and the estimates sub
mittcd by the secretary OF war for the next rs
cal year call for appropriations amounting to
85s, ,3Is bss. IS.
The skill and industry of our ordnance OFF,
GERS and inventors have. It is believed over
come the mechanical obstacles which have
delayed the armament OF our coasts.
and this great national undertaking upon which
we have entered may now proceed as rapidly
as congress shall determine, with a supply of
hnished guns OF large caiiper ALREADY on mana
70 wnich additions should now rapidly follow.
The wisdom OF providing carriages and en-
49,. 49,
placements Tor their mount cannot oe 700
strongly urged. The total enrolment OF the
militia OF the several states is 1l5,7j3 officers
and enlisted men, an increase OF 9.5fS over the
number reported at the close OF the previous
year. The reports OF militia inspection by
regular army officers SHOW marked increase
In interest and eniciency among the state or
ganfzations. and strongly recommend con-
tinuance OF the policy OF anording every prac-
tical encouragement possible to this important
auxiliary Of our military establishment The
condition OF the Apache Indians, held as prison.
ers by the government for eight years at a cost
Of half Q million dollars. has been changed dur
ing the year from captivity to one which gives
them an opportunity to demonstrate their
capacity for self-support and at least
partial civilization. Legislation enacted
at the late session OF congress gave
the war department authority to transfer
In recognition OF the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge of
delicate and responsible civil duties by Maj
Gen. John M Schofeld, now the general COM
manding the army. IL Is suggested to congress
that the temporary revival Of the grade of
lieutenant general in his behalf would be n
just and gracious act, and would permit his re-
tirement now near at hand with rank beitting
his merit7
The renort Of the attornev-oeneraI notes the
oratifvinu prooress made by the supreme court
In overcoming the arrears of its business and
in reaching condition in which IL will be able
unreasonable delay This result is of course
very largely due to the successful working of
the plan inaugurating circuit courts of appeals
In respect TO these tribunals the suggestion Is
made In quarters entitled to the highest con-
sideration that an additional circuit judge for
each circuit would greatly strengthen
these courts and the confidence
reposed in their adjudication, AMI
that such an addition would not create a
greater force OF jul lges than tn, increasing
business Of such courts requires. The pernia-
nent solution OF what is called the Indian prob
lem Is probably not to be expected ut once, but
meanwhile such ameiiorations OF present con-
ditions as the existing system win admit ought
not to be neglected. L am satisfied there should
be federal court established Tor the territory
with sun1cient judges and that this court should
sit within the territory and have the same lur-
isdiction as to territorial anairs as Is now
vested In the fedcrai courts sitting In Arkansas
and Texas.
Another subject of pressinr moment referred
to by the attorney-geueraI Is the reorganiza-
tiou of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. on
n basis equitable MS regards all priyate inter-
estS and nc favorable 10 the government as ex
isting conditions will permit. The operation
q, a r.iIroaa hv a cour, through N receiver is
n ano,naIo,s 900 =, ,hin,,o ,vhich shonId he
,armina,ed On ali grounds nuhiic and prIvnte
az ,h., aa arIies, ,ossihie momcrt
+, 10 no, nv nnrnose at this time IN reneat
tho considsrc,,ons which matte an innregnable
.as. tn ,ayor m sc ownershIn ard nanaye
man, he the government q, tho nena, institu
,Io,s ~ ,vhi.h ,aderoI or,sonars are co,anea
ns.., 49, - a,,a,a - ,,.,oar raco,,,-
n,snda,iors on the subiect and 10 n,rticnlarIv
oau ~ a,,an,ion ~ ,ha congross 10 ,hat N, RI
=, ~. -aror, -, ,hs secra,,rv ~ war IN which
ha .ta,as tha, tho TntIita-v nrison Mt Fort
Ta,y.rwortb Kan can he t,,rnea over IN the
government ne n nrison for federal conyicts
n,,hou, tha ,eas, din,cuI,v and win an actual
saving ~ money from every noInt OF view.
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S-o,.s,r,, ,ar,ain,y the auctnatJons In busi
aassas - ,hs conn,rv In,smuch ,herefore as
nnstnass Recommendations co,,inued 10 exis,
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