Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-12-07

II
There has been marked progress in the
educational Agricultural and railroad de-
velopment of the islands;
The director of the census states that
the work in connection with the twelfth
tionai undertaking. ordered by congress
each decade, has finally resulted In tho
collection OF an aggre cation OF statistlcat
OF the country, Its manufacturing and
mechanical resources, its richness In
ricutufaIists. f their ia farms i and products,
Its educational and religious opportuni-
ties, as well as questions pertaining 10
sociological conditions.
The labors of the officials in charge OF
the bureau indicate that the law of March
four and ine most desreS subee
namely, population. agricultural marli..
faeturing f,ct and vital statistics, viii be con-
| pleted within the prescribed limit.
| The field work incident to the above
| inquiries Is now practically finished, and
as a result the population of the states
| Islands and Alaska has been announced.
The growth of population during the last
er numerical increase than in amy pre-
vious census in the history of the coun-
bulletins VIII be issued as rapidly as
possible giving the population by states
and territories and by minor civil divl-
kind have already been made. and It Is
hoped that the list will be completed by
January l. Other bulletins giving the
results of the manufacturing and agri-
cultural inquiries will be given to the
public as rapidly as circumstances will
admit.
The director while confident of his abil-
ity to complete the different branches OF
the undertaking In the allotted time. finds
trained force properly equipped for sta
tistical work. thus raising the question
IN 81 the WORK
there should not be retained in the gov
ernment employ certain number OF ex-
org orsaniaation eat M prior or to to Il the W taking Of the
| decennial census, burt in addition to have
se on 9 ed sss ose SGrk M
cilitate the early completion of this enor-
nous underte king.
I The department of agriculture has been
= extending Its work during the past year,
s seeds and plants; co,operntinE c rT more fully
e with the states and territories In re-
search along useful lines; making pro-
r lines OF wireless 'telegraphy and fore
y casts for ocean going vessels; continuing
4 inquiry as to animal disease; looking into
o the extent and character of food adul-
r teration; outlining plans for the care.
t preservation and Intelligent harvesting Of
4 our woodlands: studying soils that pro-
. ducers may cultivate with better knowl-
edge Of conditions and helping to clothe
y Our island possessions are being consid-
= cred that their peoples may be helped to
"a |
tens!vely brought into the United States.
= Inquiry into methods of improving our
y roads has been active during the year:
help has been given to many localities
, and scientific investigation of material in
J i the states and territories has been inau-
s. gurated. Irrigation problems in our semi
y arid regions are receiving careful and in
8 creased consideration.
: The collection of statistics regarding
~ our crops Is being improved and sources
% of information are being enlarged, to tho
st end that producers may have the earliest
n EtRaz fF,fv tEn,. rEar-
L has never been time when those for
lie whom 1t was established have shown
er more appreciation of the services Of tho
at department.
IN In my annual message of December 5.
III 1885, l called attention to the necessity
f. tract law. There still remain important
c. features of the rightful application of
he the eight-hour law for the benefit of labor
again commend these subjects to the
at careful attention of congress.
pa THE CIVIL SERVICE.
n That there may be secured the best
i service possible Pp in the PhilipPins Islands
)n 30. 1900. the following order:
n The United States civil service com
IN mission is directed to render such assist
Sr 70 Of 'as hs
is est civil service in the Philippine islands
Sa Si- and for that purpose to conduct exami'
er ippine islands. upon the request of the
ar civil service board of said islands, under
,,o by the said board and the said United
200 States civil service commission"
In The civil service commission is greatl,
n embarrassed in its work for want of al
~ adequate permanent force for clerical ant
lal other assistance. It's needs are fully Sc
on the report, and especially urge upon CON
Ia gress that this important bureau of TIN
pnbIiss lis service. which S passes upon tn,
I've a number of the officers and employees
re- OF the government. should be supported
err promptness and efficiency.
Tor ] am very much impressed with tn
IN, statement made by the leads OF all tn
to hall of public records. In every depart
ay mental building in Washington, so far a
led ords is not only exhausted, but ali tn
di- rooms are lined with shelves, the middi
floor. space of many rooms is filled wit
re- file cases, and garrets and basement.
lat which were never intended and are un
nd fitted fol-. their accommodation. ar
in only from fire. but from the weight O
mes for their support. There should be a ser
his arate building especially designed for tn
his purpose of receiving and preserving thh
several executive departments. Such
hall need not be costly structure. BIT
red should be so arranged as to admit of er
in largement from time to time: urgentl
re- recommend that congress take early al
tion in this matter
cen i transmit to congress resolutio
the adopted at recent meeting Of the Amel
on lean Bar association concerning the pre-
ne posed celebration OF John Marshall da,
ant February 4, 1901. Fitting exercises hay
been arranged, and 1t is earnestly desi
of ed by the committee that congress ma
ad- participate in this movement to honor IL
re- memory of the great turist.
ces- The transfer OF the government to tn
city is fact of great historical interes
Congress having provided for ian appr'
vice pirate national celebration OF the center
ac- NAL anniversary oil the establishment
ling the seat of government in the District
the Columbia, the committees aulhor ;zeu
al II nave prepared program ior tne u
the of December. 1900. which date has bet
the selected as the anniversary day.
,nIv Deep interest has been shown in the a
ing nang em ents for the celebration by Il
TX members OF the committees of the sena
siS and house OF repre- semtatives, the cor
les mittee of governors appointed by 4
Tha president, and the committees appoint
and by the citizens and Inhabitants of Il