The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-12-08
theIr adYertIgIng sections.

their advertising sections.
Two new battleships and several
auxiliary vessels are urged for the
navy.
a new banking and currency sys-
tenn is urged.
The President recommends that
hereafter coal phosphate and oil
lands be disposed of by leasing.
Estimates for government expen-
ditures during the next fiscal year
have been cut to $500, 4s4.O 13 ~,
which is $50 ,s64,SS7.36 less than
the actual appropriations for the
current year. The estimated re-
eeipts for the next fiscal year are
$3.50, 900, 900.
The President asks extension of
the civil service to the diplomatic
and consular corps and the acquisi-
.tion Of residences and Offices for its
representatives abroad.
Some criticisms of the Payne act
are just, says the President, but
more are unfoundeds More officers
are needed for the army; the en-
gineer corps should be increased by
sixty. Fortifcations at Pacific in
sular possessions should be carried
to completion.
Regarding the Panama canal the
President says:
THE progress of the work is most
satisfactory 1t will he. completed
within the time set, January L,
1915. and within the estimated cost
of s975, 100000. The slides in Gull
ebra cut offer no great reasons for
delay Failure to fortify the canal
would defeat the object OF increas-
ing the efficiency of the American
navy and would leave the United
States powerless to enforce its neu-
trality against an INSCRIPTIONS en-
envy. The tolls should not exceed
81 net ton. The government
should include in the management
of the canal the furnishing of dry
dock and repair facilities and the
sale of ship supplies. Interstate
railroads should be allowed to own
or operate ships trading through
the canal.
The President says the crying need
Of the courts is the cheapening Of
the cost of litigation by simplifying
judicial procedure and by expe-
diting final judgment. The salaries
Of federal judges should be increas-
ed. The supreme court should be
of unnecessary appeals.
Postal savings banks will be es-
tablished in a number of cities jan
nary /, 1911. "A parcel post on ru-
raj routes is recommended.
Postmaster General Hitchcock is
given high praise for putting his de-
partment on a self-sustaining basis
rhe extension OF civil service to in
elude all classes of postmasters, thus
taking all these officials out OF pol
tics. is recommended.
The President urges fitting recog-
milton Of Commander Robert e.
Peary's discovery of the North Pole.
The secretary of the navy suggests
That he be made rear admiral and
placed on the retired list.
The stupendous value of farm
products, amounting to $685.
900 this year, indicates prospects for
GOOD business throughout the coun.
.ry.
The present census promises to
be the best yet ''Padders" will be
prosecuted.
A bureau of health is suggested.
fines should be imposed
Ipon steamship companies violating
he immigration laws.
Some provision should be made
,vr retiring superannuated govern
.nent clerks
The only amendments suggested
for the interstate commerce laws is
an appropriation to enable the inter
state commerce commission to as
certain the valuation OF railroads
and another fixing the responsible
tiles of public carriers in issuing
bills of lading.