The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

degrees in the crime OF murder. A topic GeSfs
With by the attorney general Of rflch lmpor-
tance is the condition Of the administration OF
justice in the Indian Territory. The perna-
nent solution Of what is called the Indian
problem is probably not to be expected at
once, but meanwhile such amedorations OF
present conditions as the existing system
will admit Of ought not to be neglected. am
satisfied there should be federal court estab-
Hshed for the territory with sufficient Judges,
and that this court should sit within the terri
tory and have the same jurisdiction as TO terri
torial affairs as is now vested in the federal
courts sitting in Arkansas and Texas.
Free Through the Mails
The postofice master general believes that in
the near future all legitimate newspapers and
periodical magazines might be properly trans
mitted through the mails to their subscribers
free OF cost.
r invite your prompt consideration OF this
subject, and fully indorse the views OF the post
master general
The total number Of postofhcee in the United
States o., the 60th OF June 1874 was 69s05 an in
crease Of 403 over the preceding year. OF
these 3a2e were presidential an increase in that
class Of Ss over the preceding year.
Six hundred and ten cities and towns are
provided with free delivery. Ninety-three
other cities and towns entitled to this service
UIi00E LuO 1dH ueSfC uOS OCCu 6SSOIOCo Ai OA2 e&N
count Of inefficient funds. The expense OF Tree
delivery for the current fiscal year will be more
than SO, 81 900 and under existing legislation
this item Of expenditures is subject TO constant
increase The estimated cost OF rural free de-
livery, generally is SO very large that it ought
not to be considered in the present condition OF
affairs. ..-. .. .... ..-
During the year $50 additional domestic
money order Offices were established. The
total number O, these Offices at the close Of the
year was 1924 There were IA 300 Oh money
orders issued during the year, being an increase
over the preceding year OF soi.3o6 The value
OF these orders amounted to $l3s, ,79S, $3.50, an
increase Of Si1 1855 81. There we're also IS
sued during the year postal notes amounting to
S12,649 09i.55. During the year 213 international
money order of1ces were added TO these already
established, making total Of 2,625 such Offices
in operation June 30th, 1894. The number Of in
terrational money orders issued during the
year was 917, ,S23, decrease in number CT 1885,
176 and their value was 1872, ,455,s1. decrease
in amount OF g 549, $3.50 The number Of orders
paid was sS1, ,1S0. an !ccrease over the preceding
year Of 60 262 and their value was $685. 1878,
an increase OF 81 ,2S5, ,i1S.05.
From the foregoing statement it appears that
the total issue OF money orders and postal notes
for the year mounted 10 Sl65 225, ,2s9'a5.
The number Of letters and packages mailed
durinS the year for special delivery was 8, 1885,
go The special delivery stamps used upon
these letters and packages amounted to SS4S,-
7e7. The messengers fees paid for their de-
livery amounted to S261 .203,7o, leaving 3 bal
ance in favor Of the government OF $50, $3.50.
The report shows most gratifying results in
the way Of economies worked out without at-
fecting the efficiency Of the postal service.
These consist in the abrogation Of steamship
1a%%{ %{r,eyN - peoSl
and in the cost and amount Of supplies used in
the service amounting to Sl6,61s, ,0f7.42.
This report also contains a valuable contri-
button to the history OF the Universal Postal
union, an arrangement which amounted prac-
tically TO the establishment Of one postal sys-
TEN for the entire civilized world. Special at
tention is directed to this subject at this time,
il view Of the fact that the next congress Of
the union viii meet in Washington in 1897 and
it. hoped shat timely action win be taken in
the direction Of perfecting preparations for
theteyent. si ..-.
The postmaster general renews the sugges-
ton made in previous report that the depart
ment organization be increased to the extent
Of creating direct supervision Of all postal
affairs, and Ia this suggestion fully concur.
There are now connected with the posGofdce
establishment 32,o61 employees who are in the
classified service. This includes many who
asve been classified upoI the suggestion Of the
postmaster general Ee states that another
years experience at the head Of the department
serves only to strengthen the conviction as to
the excellent working Of the civil service law
IN this branch Of the public service.
Attention is called to the report Of the secre-
tary Of the navy which shows very gratifying
progress in the construction OF ships for our
new navy. All the vessels now building, in
Guiding the three torpedo boats authorized at
the last session OF congress excepting the first
GLASS battIeship Iowa, viii probably be COM
pleted during the coming fscal year.
The estimates for the increase Of the navy
for the year ending juno 90 1895, are large, but
they include practically the entire sum neces-
saryt to complete and equip. all the new ships
LOT now IN commission SO that unless new
ships are authorized the appropriations for
the naval service for the fscal year ending
June 80, 1897, should fall below the estimates
for the coming year by at least S12.o0o,0o
The secretary presents with much earnest
ness 8 plea for the authorization Of three ad-
Gtional battle ships and ten or twelve torpedo
boats. While the unarmored vessels heretofore
authorized, including those now nearing COM
pletion, Will constitute feet, which it is be-
neved is sufficient for ordinary cruising pur-
poses in time Of peace, We have now completed
and in process OF construction but four first
II we are to have navy for warIke operations
offensive and defensive, we certainly ought 70
increase both the number Of battle ships and
torpedo boats
I recommend that provision oe made for the
construction Of additional battleship and tor
pedo boats. The secretary recommended the
manufacture not onlE Of reserve supply OF
'crdnsnce and ordnance material for ships Of
h,,< a.
feid. Guns and their appurtenances should
be provided and kept On hand for both these
proposes We have not today single gun
that could be put upon the ships Paris or New
YORK OF the International navigation COM
pany or any ottSr ship Of our reserved navy.
The manufacturer CT guns at the Washington
navy yards IS proceeding satisfactorily, and
none OF our new ships will be required to walt
for their guns or ordnance equipments. An
important order has been issued by the Secre-
tary Of the navy, co-ordinating the duties OF
the several bureaus concerned in the con-
struction OF ships. This order it is believed
will secure to greater extent than has here
totore been possible the harmonious action OF
these several bureaus and make the attain
ment Of the best results more certain. During
the past fiscal year there has been an unusual
and pressing demand in many quarters OF the
world for vessels to guard American
interests. In January last curing tne brazil
ian inSurrection large feet was concentra-
ted il the harbor Of the Rio de Janeiro. The
vigorous action OF Rear Admiral Benham in
protecting the personal and commercial rights
Of our citizens during the disturbed conditions
Afforded results waich viii, it is believed, have
far reaching and wholesome influence when
ever in like circumstances it may become nee
eSSary for our naval commanders to interfere
in behalf Of our people in foreign ports.
The war now in progress between China and
Japan has rdndered it necessary or expedient
% dispatch eight vessels to those waters.
The report Of the secretary Of the interior
exhibits the situation Of the numerous and in
tereSting branches Of the public service con-
nected with his department. I commend this
report and the valuable recommendations Of
the secretary to the careful attention Of the
congress.
The public land disposed Of during the year
amounted to 10, ,005.T sores, including 2s.-
S7605 OF Indian lands. It is estimated that the
public domain still remaining amounts to
little more than 600, 100000 acres, including,
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