Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-12-05
The NAVY.

approved, as we'll as those of the estab-
nshment of national naval reserve and
rendered distinguished service during the
war with Spain
Progress in Hawaii.
The progress and development of Ha-
wall is noted and attention called to the
needs Of the islands as follows:
In the territorial act of April 80, 1900,
section Z of said act repeats chapter 81
of the civil laws of Hawaii, whereby the
and developing the agricultural resources
Of the republic, especially irrigation. The
looking to the development of such water
supply as may exist on the public lands,
with view of promoting land settlement.
The earnest consideration of the congress
is invited to this important recommends
ton and others, as embodied in the re-
port of the secretary of the interior.
The Twelfth Census.
The work of taking the twelfth census
is referred to follows:
The director Of the census states That
the work in connection with the twelfth
census is Progr3eissing favoraby This
gress each decade, has finally resulted in
the collection of an aggregation of statis--
teal facts to determine the industrial
growth of the country, it's manufacturing
and mechanical resources it's richness in
mines and forests, the number of it's agri-
educational and religious opportunities, as
we'll as questions pertaining to sociological
conditions.
The labors of the officials in charge of the
bureau indicate that the law of March
3, 1899, requiring the completion of the four
important and most desired subjects, name
ly, population, agricultural, manufacture
ing and vital statistics, will be completed
within the prescribed limit.
Our Public Lands.
The total area Of public lands as given
by the secretary of the interior is approx
imately 1O71, SS1, 1852 acres, of which 917,-
935,SS0 acres are undisposed of, and 154, 49,
7S2 acres have been reserved for various
purposes. The public lands disposed of dur
ing the year amount to -, 453, 1856 acres,
including 62,423O9 acres of Indian lands,
an increase of 4,271, 474SO over the preced-
ing year. The total receipts from the sale
of public lands during the fiscal year
were $4,379 1910. an increase Of $780,
SPOTS over the preceding year.
The results obtained from our forest
policy have demonstrated it's wisdom and
the necessity in the interest of the pub
lie for it's continuance and increased APP
preparations by the congress Tor the car
rying on of the work. On June &c. 1900,
there We're 81 forest reserves, created, by
"a of the act of March 8, 1891, embracing
an area of 46,425,529 acres
Pensions.
At the end Of the fiscal year there were
on the pension roll 993, 225 names, net
increase of 2O1O over the fiscal year 1899.
The number added to the rolls during
the year was 1894. The amount dis
bursed for army pensions during the year
S. total tot Of si5s 4s2 ieav.
ing an uneXpended balance Of $5,542, 768. %
to be covered into the treasury, which
years expenditure of s1O7,O77.7O. There
were 6S4 names added to the rolls during
the by Of 6a RaIbed at the
The act of May, 1900, among other
things provided for an extension Of in
act to $3.50 per annum. The secretary Of
the interior believes that by the opera
tons of this act the number of persons
increased annual payment for pensions
will be between $3COO,O0O and 100000.
The government justly appreciates the
making pension payments liberal beyond
precedent to them, their widows and or
phans.
Agriculture.
The department of agriculture has been
extending it's work during the past year.
rea ching farther for new varieties OF
seeds and plants; cooperating more fully
With the states sef ana IN prog
ress in meteorological work relating 70
lines of wireless biography and forecasts
for ocean-going vessels; contlnuiing IN, IN,
the extent and character of food aduI-
teration; outlining plans for the care.
preservation and intelligent harvesting of
our woodlands; studying soils that pro-
ducers may cultivate with better knoWl-
edge of conditions. and helping to clothe
our arid regions. Our island possessions
are being Considered that their peoples
may be helped to produce the tropical
products now so extensively brought into
the United States INQUIRY into methods
of improving our roads has been active
during the year; help has been given to
ton of material in the states and ter
ritories has been inaugurated. 1rrlga ton
problems in our semi-arid regions are
receiving careful and increased consider
alton.
Civil Service for Philippines.
That there may be secured the best serv-
ice possible in the Philippine islands, have
issued, under date of November To- 1900, the
The United States civil service commits
sion is directed to render such assistance
as may be practicable to the civil service
board, created under the act of the United
States Philippine commission, for the es-
Establishment and maintenance of an honest
and efficient civil service in the Philippine
islands, and for that purpose to conduct
examinations for the civil service of the
Philippine islands. upon the request Of the
civil service board OF SAID ISLANDS, under
such regula lions as may be agreed upon
by the said board and the said United
States civil service commission
The civil service commission is greatly
embarrassed in its work for want of an
ADEQUATE permanent force for clerical and
other assistance. Its needs are fully set
the report, and especially urge upon the
congress that this important bureau of the
public service, which passes upon the
qualifications and character of so large &
number of the officers and employees of
the government, should be supported by all
needed appropriations to secure prompt
ness and efficiency.
Washington Celebration.
The transfer of the government to this
city is a fact of great historical interest.
Among the people there is feeling Of
genuine pride in the capital of the re-
public
Tt is a matter of interest in this con-
nection that in 1900 the pOpu1atio of the
District of Columbia was 14O93; to-day it
is 27S,71S The population of the city of
Washington was then 3,21O; to-day 1T is
21S,196
The congress having provided for IAN
appropriate national celebration of the
centennial anniversary Of the establish
ment of the seat of government in the
District of Columbia" the committees
authorized by, it have prepared a pro
gramme for the 18th Of December, 1900,
Which date has been selected as the an
niversary day Deep interest has been
shown in the arrangements for the cele-
bration by the members Of the commit
tees of the senate and house of repre-
sentatives the committee Of governors
appointed by the president. and the COM
mittees appointed by the citizens and in
habitants of the District of Columbia
generally. The programme, in addition
to a reception and other exercises at the
nrOVlCoS commemorate