Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1894-12-07
Production of Precious Metals.


bullion or market value % $40. 600. AID Of
the coinage value OF $17.176,OOo. II Is est
mated that on The lSt day OF July 1894 the
stock of metallic money in the United States.
e. I n.S OF 9I coin and bullion amounted 10
and 1924 .34T. 40 silver.
Fifty national bank. were organized during
ne year ended oct. 81. 1891. with capital
OF $lo.4Io.000. went into voluntary liquilaii0n
twenty one banks. with capital of $2.17O. 900
total number OF national banks in existence On
the DIST day Of October last was 3. 756. being
Iorly lSsS than on the 3lst day Of October
I s95 The capital stock paid in was s6Ie. G7I-
30. being 50 6Is 491 less than At the same
tlhe III the previous year. and The surplus
paid a@oanied 70 s84 Us TO- Whch '1H ss
circulation was decrrased SIN 5ia iS The o 1r
legations OF the banks 10 each other were in
TFsasS an4 L.. 5hG han nd nt 154 DE
responding date in the previous year. Loans
the same time the previous year. and checks
and other cash items Were S9O.3f9.96! more
mentioned amounted Ia IS . go o., as against
50, l09. J63. 2S4. 80 in !S93.
tnited states Military Forces.
From the report ~ the secretary of war n
appears that the strength of thr army on sem
men Although this is apparently very Sight
decrease compared with the previous year. the
actual effective force has been increased 10 the
equivalent Of nearly two regiments through the
reorganization of the system of recruiting and
large force of men hitherto serving at the re-
cruiting depois The abolition of these depOtS
IL Is predicted. Will furthermore effect IN annual
Teuuc',oh appr9xlmatlnS S2Jp.oOO in the direct
expenditures besides promoting generally The
health. morals and discipline OF the troops
=. me execution OF the policy OF concentrating
the army at impOrtaDt ccnters Of Formulation and
transportation. fOreshadowcI in the last annual
report OF the secretary, has resulted in the
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 10 perform increases the
extent of the terri tory under protection without
diminishing the security heretofore afforded 10
any locality improves the discipline, training
and esprit de corps of the army, besides con
siderably decreasing the cast OF its maintenance.
Though the forces of the Department Of the
Fast have been somewhat Increased. than
three fourths of the army il still stationed
Of the Mississippi. This carefully mstured poll
In the interests of the general welfare from
the small force comprising our regular army.
should not be- thOughtlessiy embarrassed by the
creation OF new and unnecessary posts through
acts OF congress TO Crafty thc ambitions or in
forests of localities,
army IS 25.00O men. the effective strength
through various causes is bus little over 10000
men. The purpose Of congress does not. there
fore. seem 10 be fully attained by the existing
condition. While no considerable Increase in The
army is, in my judgment. demanded hy recent
events the policy of sea coast fertilization in
the prosecution of which we have been steadily
army he now made ut least equal 10 The legal
strength. Measures taken by the department
sderabiy augmented the effective force. aud the
secretary OF war presents plan which recon-
mend To the conSderat ion OF congress 10 attain
the desired end Economics effected in the de
rar,ment in other lines of its work will offset
tie proposition submitted. Among other things
this cOntemplates the adoption of the three bat
talon formation Of regiments. which for several
years HIS been indorsed by the secretary of war
and the generals commanding the army. Com
pact in itself il provides a skeleton organization
ready to re filled in the event of war. which
j, peculiarly adopted to strength aud re-
qurements; and the fact that every other ma
ton with single exception, has adopted this
fare. should alone secure for the recommended ion
an early consideration.
The 4. X. L. Strike.
Ii is hardly necessary to recall the fac. that
IN obedience TO the commands Of the cOnstitu-
tion and laws and for the purpose of protecting
the property of the United States. aiding the
Instructions To the performance by the govern
ment of its legitimate functions it became
ne employ consideraSe portion of the .n recar
troops. The duty discharged promptly
courageously and with marked discretion by tho
officers and men and the most gratifying proof
thus afforded that the army deserves that
complete confidence in its efficiency and disci-
pline which the country has at all times mani.
Tested. The year has been free from disturb
by Indians and the chances of further dep
relations their part constantly becoming
more remote and improbable.
The total expenditures for the war depart
amounted to $1,000 ooa;i4 OF this sum g s..
oOo.6 ~, was for salaries and contingent
military lS foS Sf 3 FOR of the
cellaneous objects. and S2.3I boo &c for public
works. Tins latter sum includes $40. 49, OBJ ~
s63.56 for Notifications and other works of de
densS The apprspTists n for III tie current year
mitted by the secretary of war for the next
fiscal year call for approximations amounting to
The skill and industry Of ordnance officers
and inventors have. il IL believed overcome the
layed the armament Of our coasts and this
great national undertaking. up0a which We have
guns OF large calibcr already on hand. to which
additions should now rapidly follow. the wisdom
OF providing carriages and einplaccmtnls for
their mount can not be too strongly urged.
The total enrolment of the militia of the sey-
cra states is llI.535 officers and enlisted men
increase of 5.3i3 over the number reported
1t the close of the previous year.
The reports by regular army officers low n
marked Increase In interest and efficiency among
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.
TIE condition of the Apache Indians held rs
prisoners by the government for eight years at
year from captivity TO one which gives them
opportunity to demonstrate their capacity for
sef-support aud at least, partial civilization.
Legislation enacted at the late session OF cOu-
gress gave the War department authority to
transfer the survivors. numbering 346 from
Mount Vernon barracks. in Alabama to any
suitable reservation. The department selected
as their future home the military lands near Fort
Sill. Indian Territory. where. under military
surveillance. the former prisoners have been es-
tnhshed in agriculture under conditions feyOra-
bic to their advancement
In recognition of the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge OF delicate
and responsible civil duties 10y Mai.-Gen. John NJ.
Schoield. the general commanding the army.
IL * suggested To congress that the temporary
revival Of the grade of lieutenant general in his
behalf. would be just and gracious act and
would permit his retirement. near at hand,
with rank betting his merits
Progress Made by Supreme Court.
The report of the attorney general notes the
gratifying progress made 10y the Supreme court
in overcoming the arrear OF its business and In
reaching condition in which il 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 inauSuIating Circuit Courts OF Appeals
In respect 10 these tribunals, the suggestion Ii
made In quarters entitled 10 the highest con
sidcra ton. that additional circuit judge for
each circuit would greatly strengthen these
courts and the confidence reposed In their adj
Indications and that such un addition would not
create greater force Of judges than the increas.
ing business OF such requires commend
the suggestion IL the careful consideration or
congress.
Other important topics adverted To In
the report accompanied by recommendations.
man! OF which have been treated at large IN
previous messages and at this time. therefore.
need only be named l refer to the abolition OF
no fna az pf =