New-York tribune., 1900-12-04
-r,riss win be siyen to the public as rapidly

4 ,-,.s viii be given to the public as rapidly
I sssi,runstanees VIII admit
So director, while confident % bis ability 10
-, - The different branches Of the under
Hcnl :, The allotted time, finds himself en-
skils hv The lack OF trained force properly
hSlsasaS for statistical work, thus raising the
4gulPee ,befber in the interest of economy
eusss thorough execution OF the census work
If eno sbould not be retained IN the Govern
#-ent employ certain nninDer OF eAlsl.s l. ny ny
- so aid m the preliminary ORGANIZATION
o. M the taking Of the decenniai census, but
81 sssition 20 have the advantage in the Held
p oe5oe work Of the Bureau OF trained assist
feoi l-~rnend that the Congress at it's present
i -..lon apDOrtiOn representation among the
$500 states as provided by the Constitution.
AGRICULTURE.
rbe Department Of A yriculture has been ex-
/ ..,.ing its work during the last year. reaching
4 s~.bsr for new varieties OF seeds and plants;
4 .operating more fully with the States and
i r,gitories in research along useful lines; MAX
h - urogress in meteorological work relating 10
A - Of wireless teegraphy and forecasts for
4 --.sar going vessels: continuing inquiry as 10
A Srmai disease: looking into the extent and
4 ~baracter Of FOOD adulteration; outlining plans
4 fsr the care preservation, and intelligent har-
4 yesting OF our woodlands; studying soils that
q uroduoers may cultivate with better knowledge
A n conditions and helping 10 clothe desert
nlaces with grasses suitable 10 our arid regions
0u island possessions are being considered
n tbat their peoples may be helped 10 produce the
n ,-onicgl products now so extensively brought
Il inc the United States. Inquiry into methods
M improving roads has been active during
4 Inc year; help has been given 10 many locali-
4 ties and scientific investigation Of material in
TIE States and Territories has been inaugurated.
Irrigation problems in our semi-arid regions are
Il receiving careful and increased consideration.
An extensive exhibit at Paris OF the products
Of agriculture has made the peoples OF many
countries more familiar with the varied products
1 OF our fields and their comparative excellence.
H The collection Of statistics regarding crops
are being enlarged to the end that producers
may have the earliest advices regarding crop
conditions. There has never been q time when
those for whom II was established have shown
more appreciation Of the services Of the De
partment
In my Annual Message Of December r, 1898 ]
called attention 10 the necessity for some
amendment Of the alien contract law. There
still remain important features OF the rightful
application of the eight-hour law for the benefit
81 labor ard II the principle OF arbitration, and
again commend these subjects 10 the careful
attention Of the Congress.
That there may be secured the best service
possible in the Philippine IslanGs. ] have Is
sued, under date Of November 30 1900, the fol
lowing order.
The United States ctfl Service Commission is
directed 10 render such assistance as may prac.
fcable 20 the civil Service Board, created under
the act of the United States Philippine Commits
sion. for the csa blishment and maintenance OF an
honest and efficient civil service in the Philippine
tions for the civil service OF the Philippine Islands
upon he request Of the civil Service Board OF said
upon oy ne saia Board and the United States Civil
The Civil Service Commission is greatly EN-,
barrasseo IN its work for want of an adequate
permanent force for clerical and other assist
ance. ITS needs are fully set forth in its re-
port. j invite attention TO the report and espe-
i ciay urge upon the Congress that this impor-
tant bureau Of the public service, Whict passes
upon the qualincatlons and character OF SO
/ large a number of the officers and employees
Of the Government. should be supported by all
4 needed appropriations TO secure promptness and
efficiency.
1 am very much impressed with the statement
made by the heads of all the departments OF the
urgent necessity Of a hall OF public records. In
every departmental building in Washington, so
far as I am informed. the space for official rec
Ords is not only exhausted. but the walls OF
rooms are lined with shelves. the middle floor
space Of many rooms is filled with file cases and
garrets and Easements which were never in
tended and are untitled for their accommodation
are crowded with them Aside from the ineon-
penience there is great danger, not only from
ire but from the weight Of these records uDon
timhers not intended for their support There
should be a separate building specially designed
for the purpose of receiving and preserving the
annually accumulating archives Of the several
executive departments. Such hall need not
be costly structure, but should be arranged
TO admit Of enlargement from time to time
urgently recommend that the Congress take
Il early action in this matter.
transmit 20 the Congress a resolution adopted
4 az recent M aetlng Of the American Bar Asso-
citation. concerning the proposed celebration of
John Marshall Day, February 4, 1901 Fitting
desired by the committee that the Congress may
participate In this movement TO honor the MEM
ory Of the great surist.
THE WASHINGTON CENTENARY
The transfer Of the Government 20 this city
IS fact of great historical interest Among the
people there is a feeling Of genuine pride in the
/ capital Of the Republic.
4 is a matter Of interest in this connection
thar IN 1900 the population Of the District II
tolumba was l4giS; to-day il is 2IS.7lS. The
s2lO, to-day IL is 2ls 1876
The Congress having provided for IAN apprO-
L plate National Cele hratiOn OF The Centennial
Il anniversary II the Establishment uf the Seat
4 W Government I'm the District OF Columbia" The
II committees authorized hy il have prepared a
1 programme for December II, 1890 which date
| mas been selected as The alniyersa y day. Dcep
\ interest has been shown la the arrangements
4 sor the celebration by the members Of the COM
4 miuees ot the Senate and House Of Represents
| nFes. the committee OF Governors appointed by
the tfeslcent, ana the committees appointed by
INC citizens ana inhabitants Of the District OF
1 N9iImhla generally. The programme, in add
4 loh 10 reception and other exercises at the
4 executive Mansion. provides commemorative
/ exercises 10 he held Jointly by the Senate and
115ouse OF REPRESENTATIVES IA the Hall OF the
Il nouse OF Representatives and a reception m
4 .is evening at the CorcOran Gallery Of Art In
4 teries
:, IN our great prosperity must guard against
eie uaiiser II invites Of extravaganza In Govern
n slem expenditures and appropriations; and the
j SsSu representatives. OF the people viii, doubt
.t A"iiiiSh an example OF their legislation OF
i h, Ne Nlse economy which in a season of plenty
SusinsN1s Tor tie future in this of grea,
ee - eeshuinely. IL viii not abate but strengthen
4 NoAAoence. IL win not retard hut prOmote legit-