The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1910-12-09

Wipina Out Of Postal Deficit
For many years there has been
deficit in the operations OF the posi-
office department winch has been met
by appropriation from the treasury
The appropriation estimated for last
year from the treasury over ana ABOVE
the receipts OF the department was
Sl7,5OOOOO am glad to record tue
fact that of that Sl7,5O000O estimated
for 81 100000 were saved ANA return
ed to the treasury, 1t Is gratifying
TO report that the reduction II the
deficit has been accomplished WITHOUT
any curtallment Of postal facilities.
Upon the recommendation of the
postmaster general | have incIuu'd III
the classified service all assistant post
masters. and [ believe that this giving
a secure tenure 10 those who are the
most important subordinateS or posi-
masters will add much 10 the eincleIl'E
of their offices and an economical au'
ministraton.
The Frankins Privilege.
The unrestricted manner in Wnicn
the frankng privilege is now being
used by the several fedora services
and by congress has laid ii open to Sc
rious abuses.
Parcels Post.
With respect to the parcels post.
respectfully recommend Its adoption
on all rural delivery routes and that
eleven pounds. the International limit,
be made the limit Of carriage In such
post. The pOstoflice department has
great plant and great organizations
reaching into the most remote hamlet
Of the United States. and with this
machinery 1t is able to do great
many things economically that II
new organization were necessary II
would he impossible to do without eX.
travagant expenditure That Is the
reason why the postal savings bank
can be carried on at II small additional
cost and why 1t is possible to incor'
porate at a very inconsiderabe ex.
pense a parcels post in the rural de.
livery system
Peary.
| unite with the secretary In the rec
ommendation that an appropriation
be made to construct suitable crypt
at Annapolis for the custody Of the
remains Of John Paul Jones
The unparalleled achievement of
Peary in reaching the north pole. April
6. 1909. approved by critical eXamina-
ton Of the most expert scientists. has
added to the distinction of our navy.
to which he belongs. and reflects credit
upon his country His unique success
has received generous acknowledgment
from scientific bodies and institutions
Of learning in Europe and America.
recommend fitting recognition by con
gress Of the great achievement Of Rob
ert Edwin Peary
For Eight Hour Day.
It seems to me from the past history
that the government has been com
mitteu to a policy of encouraging the
limitation Of the days work TO eight
hours IN all works Of construction init
ated by itself. and ii seems to me Il.
logical to maintain difference between
government work done Oh government
soil and government work done In Il
private establishment
Workmen's Comp alton.
In view Of the keen. widespread IN
tereSt now fell IN the UniteS States IN
a system Of compensation for indus.
trial accidents to supplunt our present
thoroughly unsatisfactory system of
employers liability IA subject the i'm
portance Of which congress has nj
ready recognized by the appointment
Of commiSsiOn,. recommend that
the international congress on indus
trial Insurance be Invited 10 hold It's |
10 1913 In Washington and |
that an appropriation of SlnOOO br
made to cover the necessary expenses
Of organizing and carrying on the
meeting
Safety Appliances and Provisions.
The protection Of railroad employees
from personal injury Is a subject of
the highest importance and demands
attention
Negro Exposition.
] also renew my recommendation
hat steps be taken looking to the hold
ne Of negro exposition in cplehra
ion OF the fftieth anniversary of the
ssning by Mr. Lincoln Of the enamel
Do ton proclamation
Conservation.
Nothing can be more important in
he matter Of conservation than IN,
treatment " our forest lands Streak
ne generally. the government has 70
erved Of the existing forests about ~
YER cent Of all the tilnlprlands of the
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