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 From the fife saving seryiceit is reported that the number of disasters | c doeumented vessels within the limits of its operations during the year was 43f These vessels had on board 4blS persons, of which 4Bg5 were saved and l3 lost. The value of such ves= sels ls estimated tt se esf l40 and of their eafgoes, a3, ,s46 isD. making the total value or property imperiled Sl2, : 3B 5}0; Of this amount sll ,2A2, t93 WAS saved and Sl 432 e39 was lost. sixty ot the vessels were totally wrecked. There were besides 243 casulltieS to small undoeumented crafts, ] he number of disasters daung the year exceeded that of any previous year III the history of the service but tue saving ot both life and property was greater than ever before in proportion to the value of the property involved and to the number of persons imperied.
 Inc Military.
 The report of the secretary of war ex. hlbtts satlsi tet0ry conditions iii the sever al branches oi the public service inlrnated 10 hls charge The limit of 6nr military force, a8 fixed law. h constantly and read fly naiHtaiHed The present. discipine and morals ut the arn5 are excellent and market progress and efficiency nre appaf ent throughout is entire organization.
 With the exception of delicate duties in the suppression Of alI@At Indian disturb ances along our southwestern boundary, III which sItNieab troops coopefatfd, and tite compulsory. but peaceful. return with the consent of Great Britain of il band of Greek Indians from Montana ta the Brit. ish possessions, no active operations have been required of the aTmy during the past year.
 During the past year the work of con- structinR permanent Infantry ant cavalry posts has been c0ntinnesl 1t ths places 4 f44A ia f.R WAT repeats his recommendation that ap propfiatIons for barracks and quarters should more strictly conform ta the needs of the service as judged hY tht department rather nan respond to the wishes and ifn- p0ftanities 0f localities.
 1t iA imperative iHat much of the money provided for saeh construction should now be allotted to the erection Of necessary quarters for tie garris0na assigned to the coast defeHses, where many men wil bs needed t0 properly cure for and operate modern Riifts. IL fa essential. LOO, that early provision be made to supply the nee essary force of artillery t0 meet the de- maHds of this service
 Ihe entire army has now been equipped II Lii new magazine arfus and wise policy demands that [ Fl available public aid and prfYate resources should De so employed ag t0 provide within reasonable time sui1i- cIenb number 10 supply the state militia with the#e modern weapons and provide an ample feserTe for any emergency
 The organized militia numbers ,s1J men T He appropriations for ies support Dg the several states approximate E2, 2,s01.z z . gE5 annually and s4D9.Hfl is contributed bv the general government. investigation shows these troops fd De usually veil drilled and inspired with much military interest 5tff iH many instances they are % deficient IL proper arms and equipment that sudden cal f8 active duty would fad them iHaaeeHafeia prepared fef field HeFEfee therefore recommend that prompt mea afes be taken f0 remedy Lbs condition aHa ttfat every encouragement be gIseH tg aaI. deserving Bea4 gf aHpaid and voluntary AI4llsa soldiers HI5eH #hB4s assistance fFs THust largely rely ih tIHes of trouble
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