Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14

the deficit. It is also true that your needs
are growing faster than the means placed
at your disposal, and you rtghtfully ask Tor
more means. But when this demand Is
made, when we seek larger means for the
transaction of this rapidly growing bust
ness, 1t should be accompanied by two
compromising measures one of which is In
the control of Congress and the other is
largely IN your hands. When the legit-
mate expenditures are crowding upon us.
the illegitimate expenditures growing out
of the fragrant abuses of the privilege ac-
corded to second-class matter should be
cut off. That is a question for Congress
But beyond that, when We ask for more
men we must show that We are putting our
men to the very best possible use. and that
with more enlightened methods with bet
ter machinery and with greater facilities,
we are accomplishing az much with one
man now was accomplished with two
men under old methods.
The Practical Problems.
you do not expect me to enter upon the
discussion Of particular questions. These
will come later in your session. You are
to be here for four days, and observe that
your program embraces a discussion of
many practical problems directly connected
with the advancement of the service. feel
confident that free and full consideration
Of these matters. to which you will bring
your best intelligence. will be for the ad-
vantage of all. The department welcomes
of my associates, as l observe, will ad-
dress you upon these administrative mat
ters which are to be the themes Of your
consideration. 1t is my special duty, al
the opening of your deliberations, to well
come you to the capital, as l do with the
heartiest satisfaction, and to the depart
ment itself, as l shall personally do with
great pleasure-and / trust that your con-
vention will be successful that every
one of you Will go away qualified to be q
still better postmaster, giving your own
districts and the whole country a still bet
ter postal service"
The Program.
The program for the four days session
is as follows
Tuesday, November IA, p.m.-Conven-
ton called to order by the president; ad-
dress by Charles Emory Smith. postmaster
general; adjournment to call on the Presi-
dent of the United States in body at 4
pm. Evening session-Roll call; applica-
lions for membership and payment of dues;
reports of officers: adoption of constitution
and bylaws; appointment of committee;
unfinished business.
Wednesday, November II, 10 a.m.-Re-
ports of committees; address by Perry 5.
Heath, first assistant postmaster general,
subject, Rural Free Delivery discussion
of topics, Back Stamping for Country OF
fees Substitute for Postage Stamps for
Small Remittances." Afternoon session
Address by George W. Beavers, CHIEF sal
AIRY and allowance division, SUBJECT, LAS
sification of Salaries of Assistant Postmas-
tiers and Post Office Clerks; Post Office
Consolidation, and Interchange of Post OF
fice Appropriations discussion of topics,
Post Office Inspection, Special toiiec-
ton for Special Delivery Service
Thursday. November IL, 10 a. M ADDRESS
by W. S. Shallenherger, second assistant
postmaster general, subject, City Distri-
button by Registered Post Office Clerks
discussion of topics, How to Obtain the
Best Service from Post Office Employees;
other subjects Afternoon session-Address
by f. c. Madden, third assistant postmas.
ter general, subject, classification OF Maj
Matter and Consolidation Third and Fourth
Class Matter" discussion of topics, In.
crease of Limit of Weight Of Third and
Fourth Glass Matter" Handicapped Ad-
ditions to Circular Matter
Friday, November II, 10 8. m.-Address by
A w, Machen, superintendent free deliv-
| cry system, subject. Amendment of Eight
hour Law for Carriers" discussion of top
| les, Local Transportation of Mails In
Cities" "Parcels-Post Regulations; In
creased Appropriation for Temporary CLERK
| Hire and Employment of Substitute Clerks
| for Vacations: Post Office Bonds, &c
This morning members of the association
visited Arlington.