The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-12-08

seozs.Sel less than - the same time IN
fund and undivided profits. less expens and
taxes paid. amounted 20 f33t. l2l OSLO which
was ele.oss,7so less than on October a, lsaa
The Army.
From the report Of the secretary Of war II
appears that the strength OF the army on Sep-
ternber 90 ls9f was :. las ofiicers ana 25.7lD en-
listed men. Although THIS Is apparently very
slight decrease Somgas s,sr WIN I'M, the previous
Increased 90 tho equivalent OF nearly
two regiments through the reorganlza-
tlon OF the system OF recruiting and the
consequent release 20 regmentai duty
OF the large force OF men hitherto serving al
the recruiting depots. The abolition OF these
an annual reduction approxlmating s2500OO in
tho direct expenditures. besides promoting
generally the health. morals and discipline OF
the troops
should Have Its Pull Legal strength.
While the maximum legal strength OF the
army is e5OO men, the effective strength,
through various causes. is but little over 10000
men The purpose 81 congress does not there
fore seem 10 be fully attained by the existing
condition. While no considerable Increase in
tho army Is ~ my Judgment demanded by re-
cent events, tho policy OF sea coast fortircation
In the prosecution OF which We nave been
steadily engaged for some years has so far
developed as 10 suggest that the effective
equal % the legal strength.
Army and the STRIKES.
IL Is hardly necessary 10 recall the fact that
In obedience 10 the commandS OF the cOnstitu-
ton and the laws. and FOR the purpose OF pro-
tccting the property OF the United States aid
ing the process OF federal courts and removing
lnwle5s obStrucuons 70 the performance by the
government OF us Legitimate functions, ~ be-
came necessary IN various localities during the
year % employ considerable portion 81 the
regular troops Tho duty was discharged
promptly, couragCously ana with marked dis
cIetion by tho officers and men.
Expenses OF the War Department..
The total expenditures for the war depart
ment for the year ended June 30 1894. amount
ed 20 $50 O39.c 09 81 OF this sum. g. O00,6ltg9 was
for salaries and contingent expenses se3. Cos 1874
l9for ne support az the military establishments.
So OOi .ehs q for miscellaneous Oh ccts and S25-
81 5000 for public works. This latter sum in
proyements and 1894 03.56 for Qualifications
and other works OF defense. The approprla-
lions FOR the current year aggregate So. So
il2.78, and the estimates submitted by the see
Rotary Of war for the next fiscal year call for
appropriations amounting 70 s52 $3.50.
The NIiliu4.
The total enrolment OF the militia OF the
several states Is 1883 officers ana enlisted men
an increase OF b,aiJ over tho number reported
a, the close OF the previous year The reports
OF militia inspections by regular army oficers
show a marked increase In interest and eni-
strongly recommend a continuance % the rSl-
icy ~ anordlng every practical ENCOURAGEMENT
possible To this important auxiliary OF our mil
itary establishment
Further Honors for Con. schoheId.
In rccogn tlon OF the long and distinguished
military services and faithful discharge OF del
icate and responsible civil duties by Maj. Gen.
John M. Schoncld. now tho general command
ing the army ~ rs suggested TO congress that
the temporary revival OF the grade OF lieutcn-
ant general in his behalf would be a just and
gracious act and would permit HIS retirement,
now near az hand. with rank bcntting his
merits.
q More Courts Needed.
The report OF the attorney general notes the
uf ~ ~ Al nv fls
court In overcoming the arrears OF It's business
and In reaching a condition la which IL will be
able 20 dispose OF cases as they arise without
any unreasonable delay. This result II, OF
course, very largely duo 20 tho success sful
working Of the plan inauguratinR circuit courts
Of appeals In respect 90 these tribunals the
suggestion 4, made, In quarters entitled 20 the
highest consideration. that an additional cir
cult judge for each circuit would greatly
strengthen these courts aud the confidence
reposed ~ their ndludications, and that such
an addition would not create q greater force OF
Judges than the increasing business OF such
courts requires. / commend the suggestion TO
the careful consideration OF the congress.
Federal Prisoners.
Eight years ago, In my annual message. /
urged upon the congress as strongly sAs I
could the location and construction Of two
prisons for the confinement OF United states
prisoners. similar recommendation has
been made from time 10 time since, ana few
rcare ngo law was passed providing for the
selection Of sites for three such inst4utinns No
appropriation has. however. been made 20 carry
he act into eject and the old and discred-
table condition still exists.
The Postal service.
The report Of the postmaster-gcnoral pre-
sents comprehensive statement OF the op-
srntions 81 the post oiiico department for the
ast fiscal year. The receipts Of the depart
ncnt during the year amounted 20 $40 OsO .iggOi
md the expenditures 20 ss4,32iilI1b. Tho
OF the postal service indicate
with bsrometric certainty the huctuation In
he business OF the country, lnasmuch. there |
'ore, as business complications continued |
20 exist throughout the lass year % an unfOre-
seen extent IL is not surprising that tho
deficiency OF revenue 20 meet the eNpCndl- |
lures OF the post ONCE department. which
vas estimated ia advance nc about /
y O01,0OO should DO exceeded by nearly 81 ESQ.,
Reform In second Class Matter.
The expenditures increase steadily and nee /
'ssariiy with the growth and needs o. tho /
country 50 that tho deficiency Is greater or I
ess IA any year depending upon The volume OF
ecclpts. The postmaster general states that /
his deficiency = unnecessary and might be OBJ I
lated AZ once II the law regulating rates upon I
nail mattes OF the second class was modified. |
The rate received for the TRANSMIT ssion OF this /
second class matter Is one cent per pound, 1
'rnmcnt II eight times that amount IN the 4
,enerAl terms OF the law this rate /
lovers newspapers and periodicals. The i
extensions OF the meaning OF these /
erms from time 90 time have admitted TO the /
privileges Intended for legitimate newspapers /
ind periodicals surprising range OF pnbica- \
,mounts In the aggregate 10 the total dcfcioncy /
" the post ofice department
Growth 81 the Service.
The total number OF post offices Ia the United 4
states on the s)th day Of June. 1894 was 80 sO5, I
~ lnerouso Of i.43 over the preceding year. /
u these ~ were presidential an Increase ~ |
hat class 81 ~ over the preceding year. Six \
hundred ana ten elites and towns are provided /
NTH free delivery. Nincty-throo other cities i
lad towns entitled 20 this service under tho /
aw have not been accorded IL on account 90 \
Insufficient funds. The expense a free deliv- /
ry for the current fiscal year Will be- more than /
liaAO,00O and undor existing legislation this 4
TEN 81 expenditure ~ subject 20 Csustuut Il
Increase 1he estimated cost OF rural free de- 4
livery generally Is 90 very large that 81 ought y
lot 20 be considered In the present condition i
n affairs During the year $50 additional do /
nestle money-urder oifices were established, /
The total lumber % these Oflces ~ the close /
u the year was 10 g6i There wore 10 3Ol 0ii /
money orders Issued during the year, being an /
Increase over The preceding year ~ 40 20 The i
'aiuc % those orders amounted % &l8s. M L
~ a. au increase OF tll.2isitS - There were \
llso issued during the year postal notcs /
lmount ny TO eta 90. O9i So
Duriug tho year 2is international money or
Ter officers we're added 20 those already ostab- /
Iished making total OF s03 such oiiccs In Il
operation June 30, 1874 The number 81 inter i
national money orders issued during the year /
vas piTss3 q decrease In number ~ fiS ti0 l
ma tncir value was tl3 no. ass 81 "a decrease III Il