The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-14

approved. as we'll as those Of the estab-
lishment Of a national naval reserve and
rendered distinguished service during the
war with Spain.
Progress In Hawaii.
The progress and development of Ha-
needs Of the Islands as follows.
In the territorial act of April 30, 1900,
section Z OF. said act repeats chapter -
Government was to assist III encouraging
and developing the agricultural resources
OF the rep Pr Iessaon
looking to the development OF SUCH water
supply as may exist on the public lanos.
The The earnest e Consideration Of the congress
is invited to this important recommenda-
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 as follows: -
The director Of the census states that
the work in connection with the Twelfth
national undertaking. ordered by the cor.
gress each decade, has finally resulted in
the issta to Of as n
growth of the country, It's manufacturing
and mechanical resources. its richness in
cuiturists. their farms and products. its
educational and religious opportunities, az
well as questions pertaining to sociological
The iabors of the officials in charge Of the
bureau indicate that the law of March
Important and most desired subjects, name.
iiy. population. agricultural, manufactur:
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
i'm sse Ion sd ,ss2 acres, Of which ~
1872 acres have been reserved for various
purposes. The public lands disposed of dur
ing the a to 1;
an increase Of 4.271, 4.S0 over the preced-
Ing year. The total receipts from the sale
were eu ss7s7 ssu an Increase n Of 1885,
620:76 over the preceding year.
The results obtained from our forest
the necessity in the interest of the pub
lie for its continuance and increased APP
propriations by the congress for the car
presidential .proclamations under section
an Of sr sas s os e Maash acres $751;
At the end Of the fiscal year there were
on the pension roll 1870 names, net
increase Of 2o1o over the fiscal year 1899.
the year was 45.S44. The amount dis
bursed for army pensions during the year
81 '7 fata and ID i4s Hazs gsnis ean
ing an unexpended balance Of IS, 1925
to be covered into the treasury, which
yeaTs en Of Thers
were 6S4 names added to the rolls during
the year by special acts passed d,a at the
The act Of May, 1900 among other
e WIDOWS Tse sag o
the interior believes that by the opera
lions Of this act the number of persons
pensioned under Il will increase and the
increased annual payment for pensions
will be between $3,000,000 and $4,000, co.,
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 its work during the past yea.,
reaching farther for new varieties OF
seeds and plants: cooperating more fully
search scar 'a along useful lines; making prog
ress in me neurological work relating to
| lines of wireless telegraphy and forecasts
quiry as to animal disease; looking into
| the extent and character of food adult
| teration;. outlining plans for the care
our woodlands; studying soils that pro-
| ducers may cultivate with better knowi-
edge of conditions: and helping to clothe
desert places with grasses suitable to
our arid regions. Our island possessions
are being considered that their peoples
| may be helped to produce the tropicaI
| the United States. Inquiry into methods
| of improving our roads has been active
| during the year; help has been given to
many localities, and scientific investiga-
| ton of material in the states and ter
ritortes has been inaugurated- Irrigation
problems in our semi-arid regions are
receiving careful and increased consider
alton.
Civil Service fer Philippines.
That there may be secured the best serv-
ice possible in the Philippine islands. have
issued, under date of November 10, 1900, the
The United States civil service commits
sion is directed to render such assistance
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
such regulations 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 ard
other assistance. Its needs are iuliy SET
the report, and especially urge upon the
congress that this important bureau of the
public service, which passes upon tne
Qualifications and character of so large a
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 fact of great historical interest.
Among the people there is a feeling OK
genuine pride in the capital of the re-
It is a matter of interest in this con-
nection that in 1900 the population of tho
District of Columbia was 1908; to-day IL
is 27S u.s. The population of the city OK
Washington was then $40; to-day It -
The congress having provided for Fan
appropriate national celebration OF the
Centennial anniversary of the establish
,ment of the seat Of government in the
District Of Columbia" the committees
authorised by it have prepared pro-
gramme for the. 18th of December. 1900.
niversary day Deep interest has been
shown in tho arrangements for the cele-
bra ton 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
riittaes appointed by the citizens and IN
ha hitants OF the DISTRICT of Columbia
generality The programme, in addition
to reception and other exercises at the
executive mansion, provides commemora-
tive exercises to be held Jointly by the
senate and house of representatives IN tho
hall of the house OF representatives, and
a reception In the evening at the Cor
coran Gallery OF Art In honor of the