Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13

forty less than on the 31St day OF October, 1888
S9,678, 49l less than at the same time in the
the previous year, and the surplus and undi-
vided profits. less the expenses and taxes paid,
80 less than on October 81, 1893.
The circulation was decreased 81 IA 500. The
creased s117 269. s34 and the Individual deposits
were $77 ,294. 4S9 less than at the corresponding
date IN the previous year: Loans and discounts
previous year. and checks and other cash items
were &o0. $40 1853 more The total resources of
the banks at the date mentioned amounted to
S3473,92055, against 90, 100 563, S436 in 1883
The War Department.
STRENGTH OF THE ARMY.
From the report OF the secretary of war it
TENDER go 1894, was 2135 officers and q, 765 en-
listed men. Although this is apparently a
previous year, the actual effective force has
been increased to the equivalent of nearly two
regiments through the reorganization of the
lease to regimental duty of the large force of
men hitherto serving at the recruiting de-
partments, it is predicted. will furthermore
effect an annual reduction approximating
$3.50 600 in the direct expenditures, besides pro-
noting generally the health, morals and diSci-
pline Of the troops. The execution of the pol
icy OF concentrating the army at important
centerS of population and transportation, fore
Swallowed in the last annual report of the sec
rotary, has resulted in the abandonment of fif-
teen of the smaller. posts, which was effected IN
der 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 terri
tory under protection without diminishing the
security heretofore afforded to any locality,
improves the discipline, training and esprit de
corps of the army, besides considerably de-
creasing the cost OF its maintenance. .-.s
EMERGENCY CALLS ON THE ARMY.
1t is hardly necessary to recall the fact that
in obedience to the commands of the conStitu-
ton and the laws. ard for the purpose of pro-
tecting the property Of the United States, aiding
of the porceSs of the federal courts and re-
moving lawless Instructions to the perform
ance by the government OF its legitmate
localities, during thesyear, to employ a con-
siderable portion of the regular troops.
our hs d sns Wsh ma Sy ss
tying proof was thu. Afforded that the army
deserves that complete confidence in its eftici-
ency and discipline which the country has at
all times manifested. The year has been free
from disturbances by Indians and the chances
of further depredationS their part are con-
stantly growing more and more remote and
improbable.
THE COST OF IT.
The tot al expenditures for the war depart
ment for the year ended June 80. 1894. amounted
to 6O39 0O9 "a. of this sum 81 900 90 for
salaries and contingent expenses: S23 665 156. 16
s. OO1 6S2 % for miscellaneous objects and S25,-
81 $685. for public works. This latter sum in
sEsr o an9
and other works or defense. The appropria-
tions for the current year aggregate So 49, :
1127S and the estimates submitted by the Sec
rotary of war for the next fiscal year call for
appropriations amounting to 49, ,6s9.55.
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The total enrolment of the militia of the
several states is 1888 officers and enlisted
men, an increase of 5.3;S over the number re-
ported at the close of the previous year.
The reports of militia inspections by regular
army officers show marked increase in in
tereSt and efficiency among the state organiza-
tions. and strongly recommend a continuance
of the policy of affording every practical en-
enlargement possible to this important auxil-
larry OF our military establishment.
RECOMMENDATION.
In recognition of the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge of del
icate and responsible civildutieS by Maj.-Gen
John NJ Schofield, now the general command
ing the army. it is suggested to congress that
the temporary revival of the grade of Heuten-
ant-general in his behalf would be just and
gracious act, and would permit his retirement
now near at hand, with rank betting his
merits.
Department of Justice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REPORT.
The report of the attorney-general notes the
gratifying progress made by the supreme court
in reaching condition in which it will be able
to dispose of cases as they arise without any
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.
Judge for each circuit would greatly
sssse sSst sns
and that such an addition would not create a
greater force Of judges than the increasing
the suggestion to the careful consideration OF
the congress. Other important topics are ad-
many 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
to federal officers: the enlargement of the pow
ers of United States commissioners at least In
the territories; the allowance Of writs
of the United States and the establishment OF
degrees in the crime Of murder.
UNITED STATES PRISONS.
Eight years ago in my annual message
| urged upon the congress as strongly as could
the location and construction of two prisons
for the confinement of United States prisoners
A similar recommendation has been made
from time to time since. and a few years ago q
law was passed providing for the selection OF
sites for three such institutions. No apprO-
priation has, however, been made to carry the
act into effect and the old and discreditablt
condition still exists.
The Post Office Department.
REVENUE AND OUTLAY.
The report of the poStmaSter-general pre-
sents comprehensive ssatemea. OF the 6 opera r.
| fiscal year. The receipts of the department
during the year amounted to So ,os0 47eoa and
| lions of the postal service indicate witt
barometr1c certainty the fluctuations o.
Much nna Therefore, as me business ' compica
| tions continued to exist throughout
the last year to an unforeseen extent it is mo-
| surprising that the deficiency of revenues tt
| meet the expenditures of the post office de-
| partment. which was estimated in advance a.
81 10000 The ascertained revenues of thu
| last year which were the basis of. calculation
for the current year, being less than estimated
| respondingly greater. though the postmaster
general states that the latest indications art
| so favorable that he confidently predicts al
| increase of at least per cent in the revenues
| of the current year over those of the last year
INCREASED EXPENDITURES.
The expenditures increase steadily and nee
| essarily with the growth and needs of the coun
| try, so that that deficiency is greater less il
any year depending upon the volume Of re
The postmaster-general states that this de
! fciency is unnecessary, and might be obviate,
| at once if the law regulating rates upon mai
rate received for the transmission of this sec
| ond-claSS matter is one cent per pound. whll
ne eight s1fn to ne
covers asWspapers and psslediesis. s.
terms from time to time have admitted to tn,
privileges intended for legitimate newspaper
and periodicals surprising range of publica
lions and created abuses the cost OF whic1
amount in the aggregate to the total defcienc
| Of the post office department..
| DISTRIBUTION OF THE MAILS.
The total number of post Offices in the Unite
States on the Both day of June, 1884, was O., So
an increase of 1.4os over the preceding veal
OF these 3.4eS were presidential, an increas
in that class Of 6S over the preceding year. ST
hundred and ten cities and towns are provide
with free delivery Ninety-three other cite
4 and towns entitled to this service under tn
law have not been accorded it on accOun
Of insufficient funds The expense Of free de
livery for the current fiscal year will be NOR
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