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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
Las Raf0rlaS daI ST uaaEa
GgTUDTO CRITICS
DON IGNACI0 DIAZ GANEJA.
tratOr del D9LETlB kERCANTIL
Oh PUERTO RTOO
GgTUDTO CRITICS

Tal es IL porsada de un folieto
que arabs de editarse en- esss Ca
90, obf& dej DaxSsscr del BoLmrIN
MxRCANTL. Co0Gisns so paginas
de leceura, en- A: mayor, y, como
10 hA snuneiado, 80 dedica 81 illus.
tre Jefe dsl ParGido "Uni6n ConA.
titueionaI" de CGba, Excmo Sr
Marques do Apsztsguia. Contie-
ne el siguienss programa:
Dedieasoria. -- Prsludios. -
DesarroIlo del pIsn.-ConsiLera.
ciones.-El preamhulo exoox;ca6n.
Los MuniCipios.-La C&mars
Inaular.-El Consajo.-El Gohet.
nAdor General.-La hiascxia.---Ls
legalidad.-La Eaz6n supronn.--
La Rspsraci6n
El follato 90 o;rase en- Iag ai.
guiantes eondisi ..nes.
Tn eiemplsr .p.~u.,,. so sss
Goh el Eesr&so de u,e,. ~"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
BANCO HPANOL
DE PUERTO RICO
2: DjVjdendO basiVO.

Terminade con exceso el plaxo Sc
halade para psgo del sCg"n@s Divi-
1tndo bastvs correspondence las &C
Clones de este Banco, sin que &c hsya
cubierto este por alGuuos Sres. Accis-
nistas, 81 Consejo de GObierno, en- Sc
si6n de aver tardc, acordo smpliar
E0sta eI 81 de ASSSf0 corytFntS, c. pla-
30 para diehO pago; asi como que,
transcurrido diche dia, sc proCeda
contra los Sres. AccioniStas morosoS,
al cObro del expresado dividendo, en-
Ia forna que determine el articulo 20
del Reglamento para SoeiedAdes AHS-
nimas en UltramaT.
Puerto Rico ~ de Agosto dc 1897.
FL GoberRadoT.
EyN.fn MayttneS VjljGmiI.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20

lxgar el martes II en- la Santa Iglesi'
Catedral dispuestas por las Excma
Dirutaci6n Provincial en- sufragio de
Exemo Sr. Don Antonio CAAova!
del Castillo, ofci6 el Excmo. ( Iltmo
Sr. Obispo.
Al enumerar las coronas que 0s
tsntaba el tImulo, omitimos por dis
traccioa la del Ateneo Puertorriqueho
que por cierto era de las mas vaiosas
asi como escribimos, al mencionar Il
enviada por Rio GrAnde, SabaAs
Gfandc.
ESTADO SANITARIo -Segun "Ls
Revista Medica", la disenteria hace
verdaderos estragos en- Yabucoa, ha
biendo fallecido el mes pasado I45
personals; en- Manati hay epidemia de
sarampion y en- la Capital sc han de
sarrollado las 6ebres paludicas.
Accommodations sido aten-
tamente invitados por el Sr. Presi-
dente del "Circulo Union" &c Cayey
para los bales que tendra lugar en-
este simpatico pueblo los dias 2oy ~
del mes en- curse.
ETsGRlGltO- PGLVO LAyAfTOds VICT (D' SOuHVOaD
Las expert0s ell el arte de curar,
medico, cuys opinion vale mucho
por So larga experienced y gran repu-
tacion profecional, hacen justicia la
Emulsion de Scott.
"Con frecuencia receto { mis- enfer-
mos Ia Emulsion de Scott, de ceite
de hfgado de bacalao con hipofof tos
de cal y de soSa, obteniendo siempre
muy buen Gxito."
Guayama, Pto. Rico, Julio 20 dc
1894.
DR.. BLoKDET.
SKLLos PARA LAcRE.-Se hacen
IN Ia Imprenta del BoLETtN MER-
IAkTIL de A. Lynn ( hijos de Pere1
Morris. Sellos dc dos iniciales 4 $I.25|
dem dc tres iniciales 1 $3.50.
INTKRHyAETK.-Para h conaerva-
iSR de los sellos de Coma e. indis-
lsAsable que Ia tinta que cen ellos 90
nplOa sea especial.
I'm el BOLETIN MKRCANTIL, de A.
lynn ( hijos de PerCz Morris, Sc ven-
en- tiAta especial y de superior cali
Ad para sellos de gonna, y almohadi-
aa pernanentes de todos tamafios y
olerss. Con el uso de dicha tinta Sc
onserva Ia elast:cidad de los sellos,
Iae nc haeeA iaataeshles por los insee
%.
EscoXRNDAMos Ia "Digestina
Jlrici, que sS an nuevO medicameuto
Iue bien pusde califcarse de shcaz
"A las en:ermedades del Fst6n~dg0 y
ie asombrosos reSultados. FL EXPIRE
ado remedio Sc administra en- obleas,
, su inventor garantiza la curacion de
4, personas que 10 usen, y el alivio 3
nejoria desde Ia primera GAIA.
Este afamado especifieo 10 recibe y
,snde ca Puerto Rico Z. Fidel Gui"
VkASE.-Llamamos Ia atencion de
luestros lectorss sobre los papelitos
.ntidisenterieos para los enfermos del
:st6mago, y sobre ell Tonico habane-
o para hermosear ell cabello, que
en- esta misma plana.
Producer efectos maravillosos, sier-
10 muchlsimos los que usan estos medi-
alabando Ia rapidez de su
Iccion.
Depositario, Sr. Gull ermety, Plaza
Alfonso XII, Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
BOLIVAR kRRUzAY GA.
11.-,EETUAN--li

4.lmscenistas impo rtadores de
pgoviaionae, Venta al OoI mag or
DUe6os Ge ia antigua + seresllta-
Is F6bEloa fse E6sforca. ss4a bleed
da go SanGnEse.
Marcos BOLLVAR y C9NILL.
-Dspdsito I'eta&n Il,
AveRtes de ID aof6jiltadS marCn
de- oigsyr1llos psiar:to. Be]leza y
ljbertad.
F&brie4. ia iiG.lroS dc scuas cfasex.
Admitaa RadeaTes & consiQns.
ION.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
gspnaAC10NEs DIE BUQURs EN Pro
TBAvEgfA.
Berg ing Olio, cargando.
CAB0YAJE.
vBAvBgfA.

Col esp D;ohosa, peEdiente.
Col esp. "India." pendiepte.
Col. esp. "JOven Maria" earga
para Humaoa0, Arroyo y Ponce
Col esp Msysguesana, cafga pa
"a ASus5,lla.
Go!. esp. "Olementins," casgs pa
r.N N guab y Humacao.
Col. cap "Borinquen" pendiente.
Bdra. esp. "Nueva Flor" csrgs
paPa Fajardo.
Bdra esp. Paquita, acaFga pa
ra Arroyo
Col esp Amelia, pendiente.
G'l esp Elens, psndiente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20

zo.-Viernes, san Bernardo,
abad, DIR. y fr.
21.-Sabado, santa Juana Fran
cisca Fremiot, viuda y funda-
dora.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20

S0sn'N03 DE Ez0|jlASA,
ES3ET.Ax ND. III

" ~ 7T747111 ess 1FFs
oSas 60 SlFes y ao 7as~'nens
&eaae"a So las gs,e:oy@N~ee~reoa aQ j.
l'7npaaix 1saa&:iAn&ins 8snssiasa,
A8sHsss - III ID Sc ios aanoyex x.s
y}a&ga y IT,, as ,tyeRpsiol.
Asena s&sEa g. II. NLct1hex o..
II. (ssmsps1ls "La flscha") ss ia,
A2&seSsa IL. Id Id d. los asAor@k J. =.
asaksis y Oots 1i1sx ds 'Gsrxa".
Agantas do BshE, Bshrsnd y Eoyr.
Lfnsa 5s ":9egrz'.
Agsnsse d. Ia On9psfis DO sxsases
'onsra saaslaales dsRemipads la'' ssg
yag". H..
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
Ell REy De IL LUZ
@ Ell GAS ACETlLRNO,

Sc obtiene empleando los genera.
dores automaticoS sistema Alemany
y sirve para iluminar ingenios, cen.
trales, hacendas, cafe, tiendas, alma.
Genes, casas particulares, edidcios p1.
blcos y donde quiera que sea indis-
pensable la luz artificial.
Pedid prospectos y noticiss al Agen.
te general para las Antillas,
JOSE SERRAT.
Capital, Puerto-Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
Papol para P8ri0diov.

Del tama1io del BOLErlN y
del que tenia &" Ell Olamor dol
Pals 80 acaba de recibir en
9sta Imprenta una gran RENE
"a que SO re&Liza d precios H.
ritadna.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
EstOs nueVos RelO

Estos nuevos Relo
jes Roskopf perfeccio-
nados son Superiores
a todoS los demas dc
igual precio, y de una
duracion ilimitada. To
das las pleas del IT,
maud Patent son i'm
tercsmbiables " 10 cue
p c mite componer
cualquier rotura en-
menoS de IS minutes
y por menos de la mi
tad de su precio que
Sc cobra por relojes dc
otraS marcas.
EStos verdaderoS
/" Cronometros " Sc
venden garantizado.
por dos GN0S y Sc COM
prondran por la mitad
de su precio en- cual-
quier epoca que Sc
descomponga despue:
de dichos plazos.
Los tenemos de Orc
Plata y Nikel pero cor
especialidad de Acerc
que vendemoS scla-
mente a " d0ee pesos "
precio verdaderamen
rte en- billetes 6 sello
t de acero teniendo c
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
Jose N: MGD6li6Z 4 g.
E.tlMmH u FsHrn De lGDl,-Cabs: AafaRsRde
C0MISIONISTAS EN- GENERAL
ExpOrta dOres e ImpOrt0dores
0e COda claSe de n1eTcancfaS
P. o. B. 835. No 81 Pine St.
NEW-YORK.

Especialidad en- Quincalla, Ferre-
terra, Merceria, Maquinaria para la
Industria y Agriculture, Provisiones,
Granos, Harinas, Cercados, Tejidos,
etc, etc. Reciben a comision TODD
cuanto Sc les mande, adelantando
hasta las tres cuartas parties sobre
mercaacias aprObadas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-20
Antes de ACOstarSe

tomense las Pildoras del DR.. Aver
y Sc dormira mejor, para despertarse
mejor dispuestos a emprender las
faenas del dia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09
Stock Shipments,


The following shipments in live
stock have been made during the past
week:
On the 1st. Brown, Hayes & Harri-
son, OF Thompson, 20 cattle to Chi
cago.
J. T. Crews, % cattle to Chicago.
Fl. 8. Lundy, 20 lambs and 30 hogs
to East st. Louis.
On the 3rd. Brown, Hays u Harri-
son, of Thompson, 103 hogs to East
st. Louis.
On the 9Th. Joe Inflow, 20 cattle to
East st. Louis.
J. M. Beagles, Ill cattle and hogs
to East st. Louis.
@. Householder, 90 hogs to East st.
Louis.
T. 8. Harrison, of Bryant, 36 cattle
to Chicago.
On the 7th. E. M. ROBBERS, rs cattle
to East st. Louis.
w. H. Wallace, SO hogs to st. Louis.
b. O. Sims, of Thompson, 60 cattle
to East st. Louis.
ID. Petty, so cattle to st. Louis.
]. 8. Harrison, of Thompson, is
cattle and SO hogs to East st. Louis.
w. G. Huddleston, IS horses End 2
mules to East st. Louis.
On the sth: ]. 7. Johnson, SO cattle
to Chicago.
w. w. Mundy, ss sheep to Chicago.
Browning Bros, 20 cattle to Chicago.
w. ]. Bolts, 80 cattle to Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09

from the lists OF SUBJECTS claiming orr consld-
Grafton. Events have only served TO strength
en- m the general yiess On this % question expressed
Of the civilized world is moving toward the set
tlement OF differences between nations without
bodying these humane principles on broad lines
without in any way tmperilling our interests or
our honor. shall have my constant encourage
ment
The Univsrsal Paris Exposition.
& The acceptance by this government Of the in
vitation Of the Republic OF France to partiei-
pate in the universal exposition Of 800 at Paris
was Immediately followed by the appointment
OF q special commissioner to represent the
United States in the proposed exposition, with
adequate exhibit on behalf Of : the the United
States. The commissioner delayed his de-
parture for Paris long enough to ascertain
exhibitors His Inquiries developed an almost
unprecedented interest In the exposition, and
Justify On application for o much larger ailotD
ment OF space for the American section than
had been reserved by the exposition authori-
the tRs States nas
Of the last countries to accept the invitation OF
France
An American Exhibit.
The reception accorded our special commits
sioner twas most cordial and he was given
every reasonable assurance that the United
States would receive consideration commen-
The report OF this special commissioner as to
the magnitude and importance of the coming
exposition and the great demand for space for
American exhibits, supplies new argu-
ments for o liberal and iadicious ap-
that an exhibits fairly representative
OF the industries and resources OF our country
may be made In an exposition which will Illus
trate the worlds progress during the nineteenth
century. That exposition is intended to be the
most important and comprehensive of the long
series ofinternationai exhibitions. of which our
Is desirable that the United States should make
o worthy exhibit Of American genius and skill
and their unrivalled achievements in every
branch Of industry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09
THE MESSAGE.
CongratulAtions.

TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRE-
sENTATIyEs--It gives me pleasure to extend
greeting to the Fifty-fifth congress assem-
bled in regular session at the seat OF govern
ment, with many OF whose senators and repre-
sentatives have been associated in the legis-
latiye service. Their meeting occurs under
felicitous conditions, justifying sincere con-
graduation, and calling for our gratefni ac-
Acknowledgement to beneheent PROVIDENCE
which has so sgnally blessed and prospered US
as q nation Peace and good will with all the
nations of the earth continue unbroken-
Domestic Affairs.
A matter OF genuine satisfaction Is the grow
ing feeling OF fraternal regard and unification
OF all sections Of our country, the incomplete
ness OF which has too long delayed realization
OF the highest blessings of the Union The
spirit of patriotism is universal, and IS
ever increasing in fervor. The public
questions which now most engross
us are lifted far above either partisan
They affect every part Of our common country
alike, and permit of no division on ancient
lines. Questions of foreign policy, of revenue,
the soundneSs OF the currency, the invloiablllty
OF national obligations, the improvements OF
the public service, appeal to the individual con-
science OF every earnest citizen to whatever
party he belongs, or in whatever section OF the
country he may reside.
The Tariff Leg eRislation.
The extra session of this congress, which
closed July last, enacted important legislation
and while its full effect has not yet been real
lied what IL has already accomplished assures
US OF its timeliness and wisdom. To test It's
permanent value, further time will be re-
Quired, and the people, satisfied with its opera
tion and results thus far, are in no mind tC
withhold from IL a fair trial.
Tariff legislation having been settled by the
extra session OF congress, the question nexi
pressing for consideration is that OF the eur
rency.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09
THE CIVIL SERVICE
Placed Upon Still Flrmer Basis a =.
ness Mathnus


The important branch OF the Royerzus..
known as the civil service, the prartiosi -
provement of which has long been 4 snbi,se !
earnest discussion, has of late years fes1ivs1
increased legislative and executive apurass
During the past few months the seryics ~
been placed upon still firmer basis II br,l
ness methods, and personal merit Whih ~
right OF our veteran soldiers 10 reinstaterss
in deserving cases has been asserted disni~-
ais for merely political reasons have ben ~.
fully guarded against, the examination n, u
mittance to the service enlarged, and at thes.
time rendered less technical and morepr1e2isl
and a distinct advance has been made 81 ~
hearing before dismissal upon all csasa ~
incompetency Is charged or demand nn6s r,
the removal OF officials In any 4 S
departments. This order has been -
to give to the accused his ri9ht 4 4
heard, but without in any way impairinr its
power OF removal, which should alwsys II -
ercised in cases OF inefficiency and inoonIe
tency. and which is one OF tho vital ssfoFnfx
stagnation aud deadwood and keeping en-,
employe keeniy alive to the fact that ~ -
curity of his tenure depends not On fssP. ID
on his own tested and carefully WATCHED NM
OF service.
Much Remains to be Aecompllsksa
Much of course still remains to be Ann.
plished before the system can be made rr6ona
ably perfect for our needs There ars rhor
now in the classified service which ouxhf1 4
exempted, and others not classified mar M
erly De luclutlbsl L slaiL not utstt1t8 % q.
empt cases which think have been Impsooe
ly Included in the classified service, d lHnish
those which, la my judgment, viii bsst ~
mote the public service. The system has q
approval of the people, and 1t will be ~ =
deayor to uphold and extend it
Other Subjects Discussed In DspartnsanI
Reports.
am forced by the length OF this messsee !
omit many important references 70 sdain &
the government with which congress uill Nm
To deal at the present session. They nfef6lI
discussed in the departmental reports. u ii 4
which invite your earnest attention
The estimates OF the expenses OF the gortrn.
ment In the several departments WI. 8
sure, have your careful scrutiny. Whfls -
gress may not find it an easy task 20 re3n& n
expenses OF the government, it should not q
courage their increase.
These expenses will, in my Judgment, Mza
of decrease in many branches OF the fosu1
ment without injury 10 the public serrlok l
Is commanding duty to keep the appeoKh
tions within the receipts Of the governmenb -
thus avoid u deficit
WILLIAM MSKiMxr
Executive Mansion, December q iosa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09

on It's cldfm OF nearly rI3Go5.on
ment has no Information as 10 rbssS< ~ &gy0n
VIII oe otner bidders or q better ia N
maximum amount herein stated TS.c q
presenter, therefore, Is: Whether ~
ment shall, under the authorize scgss- 4vlU6,
act of March 3, 1887, purchase \. - y ~ "
road in the event that q bio is NOT r,ss. ~ y
vate parties covering the entire -. u ~
claim. To qualify the government - ~ -
sa,,eu sales whi require re ,se deposit Of 6ooSS
90, and in each OF the first mors~sss
500 goo, and in the latter the derscst, c11lu
In cash. Payments at the sale an - ~ ~ 4
Upon the acceptance OF the bid, Z s1a -.
with the amount already depositell sSstr -
Il per cent OF the bid; the balancs r. s eeell
ments OF % per cent, thirty. fortr - y ~
days after the confirmation Of ths T ~
lien on the Kansas Pacific prior Ia 49, !. 8
and interest, amounted to Il al ~ :, sac|
government therefore, should n S.~a.L n
highest bidder will have TO pay ne sssc..s s "
the first mortgage lien. Z
Government VIII Qualify q . -
1 believe that under the act OF fss7 4 ~ !.
authority 10 do this, and in Absence ~ y -
action by congress, shall direct the 49,
of the treasury to make the necessarc 49,
as required by the courts decrea u ~
bidder and to bid ut the sale sum xh;s8y "a
at least, equal the principal OF the dehs a. ~
government; but suggest in order 10 rrus.. =!
controversy, that an amendment Of Ira - =
Immediately passed explicitly giving sur ~ y. !
ers and appropriating in general terms ~. ~
ever sum is sufficient therefor ~
Congressional Action Asksd
In so important matter as the rovr,.
becoming the possible owner OF raiirrs6 ;.
ersy, which it must perforce conduct MI ~ ~
ate, feel constrained TO lay before ccss
these facts for its consideration and arft.s i. y
fore the consummation OF the sale. n n y
TO my mind that the governments shcn,s \.
permit the property TO be sold at a prioe ~,
will yield less than one-haf OF the uripcl,sss >
its debt, and less than one-tifth 81. ifs s...e
debt. principal and interest But whefh. :
government, rather than accept les m. i
claim, should become bidder and ther,f, \
owner OF the property, submit to c0nfreSs /, +
action.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09
Those Who Endnre

The pains of rheumatism should be
reminded that cure for this disease
may be found in Hoods Sarsaparilla
The experience of those who have
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for rheu-
matism and have been completely
and permanently cured, prove the
power of this medicine to rout an6
conquer this disease. Hoods Sarsa.
parilla is the One True Blood Purifier
and it neutralizes the acid which
causes the aches and pains of rheuma'
tism. This is why it absolutely cures
when liniments and other outward
applications fail to give permanent
relief. Be sure to get Hoods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09

THE Democrats of Missouri should
not "retreat" to catch gold Dug votes,
neither should they "trade and dicker
and Doodle" for the Populist vote.
Make a Democratic platform and stand
on it. If the ''gold bugs" and Popu-
lists don't like it let them do better if
thew can
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09
QUARANTINE LAWS.
Necessity of Their Amendment Demon,
strHted.

The recent prevalence of yellow fever in a
number of cities and towns throughout the
south has resulted In much disturbance OF COM
merce and demonstrated the necessity OF such
amendments to our quarantine laws as will
make the regulations of the national quaran-
tine authorities paramount.
The secretary OF the treasury, in the portion
OF his report relating to the operation of the
marine hospital service, calls attention to ths
defects in the present quarantine laws, and rec
ommends amendments thereto which will give
the treasuary department the requisite author
ity to prevent the invasion of epidemic diseases
from foreign countries, and in times OF emer-
gency, like that Of the past summer, will add 70
the efficiency of the sanitary measures for the
protection OF the people, and at the same time
prevent unnecessary restrictions OF commerce
concur in his recommendation
Systematic Investigation. o..vuid be Made
In further effort to prevent the invasion of the
United States by yellow fever, the Importance
of the discovery OF the exact cause of the dis
ease, which up to the present time has been nn.
determined, is obvious, and TO this end a sys.
tematie bacteriological investigation should be
made. l. therefore, recommend that congress
authorize the appointment OF a commission by
the president, to consist OF four expert
6acterioIogists. one to be selected from the
medical officers of the marine hospital service.
one to be appointed from civil life, one to be de-
tailed from the medical officers OF the army,
and one from the medical officers OF the navy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09

viii be Determined IN the line OF the indis-
putssble right and duty. Il will be faced. with
out misgiving or hesitancy in the light Of the
obiLyation our government owes to itself, and
to the people who have confded to 1t the pro-
lection Of their interests and honor snd TO hu-
nanity.
the Government VIII Do Its Duty.
Sure of the right. keeping free from al
offeTlse ourselves, actuased only by upright and
patriotic considerations, moved neither by pas
Sion nor seltshness, the government will con-
tinue its watchful care over the rights and prop
erty of American citizens, and will abate
Rons OF its efforts to bring about by peaceful
agencies peace which shall be honorable ana
enduring III it shall hereafter appear TO be o
duty imposed by our obligations To ourselves,
20 civilization and humanity TO intervene with
sorce, II shall be without fault on our part; ana
,nly because necessity for such action viii be
so clear as to command the support and ap-
proyal OF the civilized world
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-12-09
THE NAVY.
Present and Prospective Effective Force

Present and Prospective Effective Force.
The present immediate effective force of the
navy consists OF four battieships OF the first
ranging from armored cruisers to torpedo
boats There are under construction five bat
tleships Of the frstaciass, 10 torpedo boats
and one submarine boat. No provision has vet
been made for the armor OF three Of the five
battleshfps. as IL has been impossible to obtain
1y oa
until then the ships are OF no fighting value.
A Formidable Force.
The present naval force, especially In view OF
It's increase BY ships now under construction,
while not as large as that of few other pow
ers. Is q formidable force. Its vessels are the
very best Of each type, and with the increase
the future, and careful attention to keeping il
In a high state Of efficiency and repair, it is
well adapted to the necessities of the country.
Increase Justidsd by National Require
ments.
The great increase Of the navy which has
taken place In recent years was justified by the
requirements for national defense and has re-
arrived hoWeSer when this insrease s to a which
the country is committed, should for a time,
take the form OF increased facilities commen-
II is an unfortunate fact that there is only one
dock on the Pacific coast capable of docking
our large ships. and only one on the Atlantic
seven months been under repairs and therefore
incapable OF use.
More Doc Ks Should be Provided.
Immediate steps should be taken to provide
three or four docks Of this capacity the At
lantic coast, at least one on the Pacific coast
and floating dock on the gulf. This is the
recommendation of very competent board APP
pointed to investigate the subject. There should
also be ample provision made for powder and
projectiles and other munitions OF war, and for
an increased number OF officers and enlisted
men. Some additions are also necessary to our
navy yards for the repair and care of our larger
number Of vessels
Recommendation Concurred In.
AS there are now on the stocks five battle
ships of the largest class which can not be
completed for year or two, 1 concur with the
recommendation Of the secretary of the navy
for an appropriation authorizing the construc-
tion Of one battleship for the Paeitlc coasi
where at present. there is only one in COM
mission and one under construction. while on
the Atlantic coast there are three in ccpmis-
sion and four under construction; and also that
several torpedo boats be authorized in con-
nection with our general system of coast de-
fense.