Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-05

were placed in the hands of receivers. The
forty less than on the 81st day of October
s5 being $56S Yeh less than Ts the same
time in the, previous year, and the surplus
paid amouned Whch Wss
less than on Get 5 1s$ 40 The
legations Of the he banks to each other We're in
posits were $277, 294, 4S0 less than at the cor
and discounts ' S Gear than %
and other cash items were 500 1853 more.
The total resources of the banks at the date
So, 100, 563 2S436 in 1898.
United States Military Forces.
From the report of the secretary of war; it
appears that the strength of the army on Sept.
30 1894, was 2, 135 officers and 25,765 enlisted
men, Although this is apparently a very slight
decrease compared with the previous year the
actual effective force has been increased to the
equivalent of nearly two regiments through the
reorganization of the system of recruiting and
the consequent release to regimental duty of the
large force of men hitherto serving at the
cruiting depots. The abolition of these depots,
it is predicted will furthermore effect an annual
reduction approximating $250,000 in the direct
expenditures, besides promoting generally the
The execution of the policy of concentrating
transportation foresbadowed in the last annual
abandonment of fifteen of the smaller posts,
which was effected under plan which assemblies
organizations of the same regiments hitherto
widely separated This renders our small forces
more readily effective for any service which they
may be called upon to perform, increases the
extent of the territory under protection without
diminishing the security heretofore afforded to
any locality improves the discipline, training
and esprit de corps of the army, besides con-
siderably decreasing the cost of its maintenance
East have been somewhat increased, more than
hree-fourths of the army is still stationed west
icy, which secures the best and greatest service
In the interests of the. general welfare from
should not be thoughtlessly embarrassed by the
creation of and unnecessary posts through
terests Of localities.
While the maximum legal strength of the
through various causes is but little over 10000
men The purpose of congress does not, there
condition. While no considerable increase in the
army is, in my Judgment, demanded by recent
the prosecution of which have been steadily
engaged for some years has so far developed as
army be made at least equal to the legal
strength. Measures taken by the department
during the year as indicated have fp already d fSc
secretary of war presents plan which recon-
the desired end. Economies effected in the de-
partment in other lines of its work will offset
the To propositon Submitted Among other things
this contempates the adoption of the three bat
years has been indorsed by the secretary of war
and the generals commanding the army. Com
pact in itself, 1t provides skeleton organization
ready to be filled out in the event of war, which
is peculiarly adapted to strength and re-
ton, with single exception, has adopted this
formation to meet the conditions of modern war
fare, should alone secure for the recommendation
early consideration.
The A. II. U. Strike.
It is hardly necessary to recall the fact that
in obedience to the commands of the constitu
the property of the United States, aiding the
process of federal courts and removing lawless
If is to the by the
necessary in various localities during the year
to employ a considerable portion Of the regular
courageously and with marked discretion by the
officers and men, and the most gratifying proof
complete confidence in its efficiency and disci-
Tested. The year has been free from disturb
ances by Indians and the chances of further dep
edaq pno on th Dd RaTt ARE becoming
The total expenditures for the war depart
Sf the Of this 80 sum
for t6f @ foT of the
cellaneous objects and $25,371 90 for public
works. This latter includes $40 494 OBJ 40
for river and harbor improvements and So, 947,-
S6356 for Notifications and other works of de-
aggregate $50, 400, 112 rs, and the estimates sub
united by the secretary of war for the next
fiscal year caH for appropriations amounting to
The skill and industry of our ordnance officers
mechanical obstacles which have heretofore de-
layed the armament of our coasts, and this
entered. may now proceed as rapidly as CON
gress shall determine. With supply of finished
additions should now rapidly follow the wisdom
of providing carriages and emplacements for
their mount can not be too strongly urged.
The total enrolment of the militia of the sew
eral states is IL. 533 officers and enlisted men
at the close of the previous year.
The reports by regular army officers show a
the state organizations, and strongly recon-
mend continuance of the policy of affording
very practical encouragement possible to this
important auxiliary of our military establish
ment.
The condition of the Apache Indians held as
a cost of $4,000 has been changed during the
opportunity to demonstrate their capacity for
Self-snpport and at least, partial civilization
gress gave the War department authority to
transfer the survivors, numbering SAG, from
suitable reservation. The department selected
as their future home the military lands near Fort
surveillance, the former prisoners have been es-
tablished in agriculture under conditions favora-
bic to their advancement
In recognition of the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge of delicate
and responsible civil duties by Malice John NJ.
Schofeld, now the general commanding the army,
It Is suggested to congress that the temporary
WOULD be G lust nd act tn n
would permit his retirement, at hand
Progress Made by Supreme Court.
The report of the attorney general notes the
gratifying progress made by the Supreme court
IN overcoming the arrears of its business and in
reaching condition in which it will be able
TO dispose of they arise without any
unreasonable delay. This result is, of course.
very largely due to the successful working of
the plan 1naugurating Circuit Courts of Appeals.
In respect to these tribunals, the suggestion is
made in quarters entitled to the highest con-
s1deration, that additional circuit judge for
each circuit would greatly strengthen these
courts and the confidence reDosed in their adj
publications, and that such addition would not
create greater force of judges than the increas-
ing business of such courts requires. l commend
the suggestion to the careful consideration of
congress.
Other important topics are adverted to in
the report accompanied by recommendations
many of which have been treated at large in
previous messages and at this time, therefore
need only be named / refer to the abolition of
the fee system as measure of compensation
to federal officers; the enlargement of the
powers of United States commissioners at
least in the territories; the allowance of writs
of error in criminal on behalf of the
United States and the establishment of de-
grees in the crime of murder.
A topic dealt with by the attorney general
of much Importance is the condition of the
administration of justice in the Indian territory.
The permanent solution of what is called the
Indian problem is probably not to be expected
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