The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-12-07

federal courts and removing lawless obstruc-
tons 70 the performance by the government OF
its legitimate functions, II became necessary
in various localities during the year to employ
u considerable portion OF tho regular troops.
The duty was discharged promptly, courage
ously and with marked discretion by the on
GERS and men. and the most gratifying proof
was thus afforded TINT the army deserves that
complete confidence in It's efficiency and dis
cipline which the country has ut NIL times
manifested
The Skin and industry OF our ordnance on
GERS and inventors have, 1t is 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 us
rapidly as congress shall determine.
The total enrolment OF the militia OF the
several states is llT.5s3 officers and enlisted
men. IN increase OF 5.SiS over the number re-
ported nj the close Of the previous year
In recognition OF the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge OF del
. icate and responsible civil duties by Mnj.-Gen.
John NJ Schotcld now the general command
ing the army. II Is suggested to congress that
the temporary revival Of the grade OF lieuten-
ant-General would be Just and gracious act
and would permit his retirement now near at
hand with rank behttinE 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 condition in which II will be able
70 dispose Of cases US they arise without any
unreasonable delay. This result is, of course.
very largely due to the successful working Of
the plan inauguratins circuit courts OF ap-
peals.
Other important topics are ndyerted to in the
report. accompanied by recommendations
many Of which have been treated ut large in
previous messages. and ut this time, therefore
a. I Fgfa To ths, nh q ta,, ~
the fee system as measure Of compensation
10 federal oticers; the enlargement of the pow
ers OF .. :. commissioners. ut least IN the ter
ritories the allowance OF wrlts OF error in
criminal cases on beaalf of the United States
and the establishment of degrees In the crime
Of murder.
Another subject OF pressing moment re-
ferred TO by the attorney general Is the reor-
ganization Of the Union Pacific Railroad Co on
basis equitable ny regards NIL private inter-
ests and as tayorabls 20 the government us ex.
listing conditions will permit The operation OF
railroad oy a court through receiver is M
anomalous state OF things which should be
terminated, on all grounds, public and private
at the earliest possible moment
Eight years aRo in my annual message
urged upon the congress as strongly Us could
the location and construction Of two prison.
for the confinement OF United States prisoners
similar recommendation has been made from
time to time since aad few years ago a Law
was passed providing tor the selection Of site,
for three such institutions, No appropriation
has however, been made to carry the act int
effect, and the old aud discreditable condition
still exists.
The report Of the postmaster-genera pre-
sents q comprehensive statement OF the opera
tious of the post once department for the las
fiscal year.
The receipts of ire department during III,
year amounted TO So Oso. l5p,O4 and the expendi