The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-12-07

should not DO thoughtlessly embarrassed BY
the creation Of new and unnecessary posts
through acts Of congress 10 crafty the nnibl-
tlons o. interests OF localities.
while the maximum legal strength Of the :
army Il 5000 men the effective strength
through various causes is but little over 5000 I
men. The purpose Of congress does not there
fore. seem to be fully attained by the existing
condition. While no considerable Increase In :
the army Is In my judgment
demanded By recent events the
policy Of sea coast fertilization in the pros
ecution OF which we have been steadily en-
gaged for some years, has so far developed as
10 suggest that the effective strength Of the =
army be now made at least equal 70 the legal
strength. Measures taken BY the department
during the year, as indicated, have already
considerably augmented the effective force,
and the secretary OF war presents plan.which
] recommend TO the consideration o. congress.
to attain the desired end. Economics effected
in the department In other lines OF Its work
will Offset 70 great extent the
expenditure involved In the proposition sub
mltted Among other things this eontemplates
the adoption OF the three battalion formation
OF regiments, which for several years has been
lndorsed by tho secretaries OF war and the
generals commanding tho army. Compact IN
itself, IL provides a skeleton organization,
ready to be filed out in the event OF war, which
Is peculiarly adapted 10 our strength aud re-
quirements and the fact that every other ma
ton. with q single exception, has adopted this
formation TO meet tho conditions OF modern
warfare, should alone secure for tho recon-
mendation an early confederation.
It Is hardly necessary TO recall the fact
| that IN obedience 10 the commands Of the
constitution and the laws. and for the
purpose Of protecting the property Of
the United states, aiding the process OF
| federal courts and removing lawless obstrue.
tions 10 the performance by the government OF
! It's legitimate functions, IL became necessary
| In various localities during the year 10 employ |
n considerable portion OF the regular troops, |
The duty was discharged promptly courage
ously and with marked discretion by the onl-
GERS and men. and tho most gratifying proof |
was thus Afforded that the army deserves that |
complete confidence In ia efficiency and dis |
eipline which the country has at all times
manifested
The silill and industry Of our ordnance oni-
GERS and inventors havo, Il Il believed over |
come the mechanical obstacles which have
heretofore 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.
Tho total enrolment Of the militia Of the
several states Is llTb33 officers and enlisted
men an increase OF 5.3i3 over the number re-
ported at the close Of the previous year.
In recognition OF the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge Of del
leate and responsible civil duties by Maj Gen.
John NJ scholed now the general command
Ing the army II Is suggested 10 congress that
the Temporary revival OF the grade OF lieuten-
Ant-geheral would DO just and gracious act,
and would permit his retirement now near ut
hand with rank befttlng his merits.
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 a condition in which It will be able
| 10 dispose OF cases as they arise without any
unreasonable delayA This result is OF course,
very largely due 10 tho successful working OF
the plan inaugurating circuit courts OF ap-
peals.
! Other important topics are adverted TO In the
report accompanied by recommendations.
: many OF which have been treated Rt large in
previous messages, and at this time, therefore
need only be named refer TO the abolition Of
the fee system as q measure Of compensation
( TO federal ofncers the enlargement OF the pow
r ers OF L, $ commissioners, at least in the ter
: ritorics. the allowance Of writs Of error in
: criminal cases on behalf OF the United States
a and the establishment OF degrees In the crime
J. oL murder
p Another subject OF pressing moment re-
: ferred TO by the attorney general IS the reor-
y | RAnization OF the Union Pacific Railroad Co on
: basis equitable as regards all private inter-
est, aud as favorable TO the government as ex-
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