The Iola register., 1900-12-07

per annum. The secretary of the interior
act the number of persons pensioned un-
der 1t will increase and the Increased
@%eSa aWesn 6 and tSf vii He be gos Ss
ernment justly appreciates the services
OF its soldiers and sailors by making pen-
to them, their widows and orphans.
MORE SCHOOLS IN ALASKA
The attention of the congress is called
to the report of the secretary of the in
terror touching the necessity for the fur
ther establishment of schools in the ter
ritory of Alaska, and favorable action
is invited thereon.
GROWTH AND NEEDS OF HAWAII.
Much interesting information is given in
the report of the governor of Hawaii
as to the progress and development Of
the islands during the period from July
7, 1898 the date OF the approval of the
Joint resolution of the congress providing
for their annexation. up to April 30. 1900,
the date of the approval of the act pro-
vidlng government for the territory
and thereafter. The last Hawaiian cen-
sus, taken In the year 1896, gives total
population of lV9,O2O of which Blob were
native Hawaiians. The number of Amer.
leans reported was s. lS5. The results OF
the federal census taken this year., show
the islands to have total population OF
154, ,OO1 showing an increase over that
reported i'm 1896 of ii,9Sl, or il.2 per cent
There has been marked progress i'm tho
education nKricuiturai and railroad de-
velopment Of the islands. The governor
OF Hawaii recommends Legislation looking
as may exist on the public lands with a
view of promoting land settlement.
DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTURE.
The department of agriculture has been
extending its work during the past year.
reaching farther for new varieties OF
seeds and plants; cooperating more fully
with the states and territories in re-
search along useful lines; making prog
ress in meteorological work relating to
lines of wireless telcgraphy and fore
casts for ocean going vessels; continuing
inquiry as to animal disease; looking in
to the extent and character of food adul-
teration, outlining plans for the care,
preservation and Intelligent harvesting
OF our wood lands; studying soils that
producers may cultivate with better
knowledge Of conditions, and helping to
clothe desert places with grasses suita-
BILE to our arid regions our island pos
sessions are being considered that their
peoples may be helped to produce tho
tropical products now 50 extensively
brought into the United States Inquiry
into methods Of improving our roads has
been active during the year; help has
been given to many localities. and scien-
tiic investigation Of material I'm the states
and territories has been inaugurated Ir-
rigation problems ir our scmi-arid re-
gions are receiving careful and increased
An extcnsive exhibit at Paris Of the
products of agriculture has made the
people of many countries more familiar
with the varied products of our fields
and their comparative excellence. The
collection Of statistics regarding our crops
Is being improved and sources of infor-
nation are being enlarged. to the end
that producers may have the earliest
has never been "a time when those for
whom it was established have shown
more appreciation Of the services of the
department
THE TWELFTH CENSUS.
The director of the census states that
the work in connection with the Twelfth
census is progressing fayorably. This
national undertaking. ordered by the
'DugTtgS each decade. has finally
suited in the collection of an aggrega-
tion of statistical facts to determine the
industrial growth of the country, its
manufacturing and mechanical resources.
its richness i'm miues and forests, the
number of its agrtculturists, their farms
and products. its educational and re-
ligious opportunities, well as ques
tions pertaining to sociological condi-
tions. The director, while confident of his
ability to complete the different branches
Of the undertaking In the allotted time.
finds himself embarrassed by the lack OF
trained force properly equipped for
statistical work thus raising the ques-
tion whether In the Interests of economy
end nr S th9rongh exaGption G m of the census @ n
government employ certain number OF
experts not only to aid in the preliminary
organization prior to the taking of the.
decennial census, but in addition to have
the advantage I'm the field and office work
of the bureau of trained assistants to,
facilitate the early completion of this.
enormous undertaking.
| recommend that the congress at it's
present session appurtion representa-
tion among the several states ns provided
by the constitution.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
That there may bc secured the best
service possible I'm the Philippine islands,
! nave issued, under date of November
~ lNO the Following order; THE United
States civtl service commission Is dircc ed
| 70 render such assistance as may be prac-
ticable to the civil service board created
under the act of the United States Phil
lnnlne commission for the RStHbli ghmRnt
and maintenance OF an honest and eff
cient civil service in the Philippine is
lands, and for that purpose TO conduct
examinations for The civil service of the
| philippines islands, upon the request OF
the civil service board of said islands
under such regulations as may be agreed
| upon by the SAID board and the said
United states civil service commission
The civil service commission Is great
ly embarrassed in its work for want Of
an adequate permanent force for cler-
ical and other assistance. Its needs are
fully set forth in its report. | invite
attention TO the report, and especially
urge upon the congress that this impOr-
tant bureau of the public service, which
passes upon the qualifications and char
acter of so large number Of the off,
should be supported by all needed ap-
preparations to secure promptness and
efficiency.
FAVORS AN EfGHT-HOUR LAW.
In my annual message of December 8.
| 1898, | called attention to the necessity
for some amendment of the alien con-
| tract law There still remain important
| features Of the rightful application Of
! the cight-hour law for the benefit or
labor and of the principles of arbitration,
and ! again commend these subjects to
the careful attention of congress.
\ HISTORIC ANNIVERSARY
! The transfer of the government TO this
! city Is a fact of great historical interest.
Among the people there is a feeling Of
genuine pride in the capital of the repub-
| lic II Is a matter uf interest in this
connection that in 1890 the population OF
| the District of Columbia was A093; to-
| day ii is 2IS,IlS. The population of the
| city of Washington was then 3,2lO, to-
| day it is 1856 The congress having pro-
| yided for IAN approximate national cele-
| bration Of the centennial anniversary OF
the establishment of the seat of govern
ment In the District of Columbia" the
committees authorized by 1t have pre-
| pared a programme for the 18th of De-
| cember, 1900, which date has bene selected
| as the anniversary day. Deep interest has
| been shown in the arrangements for the
] relnhrnlinn hN lhn mNmhnrE of the Cnm-