Silver and gold policy debate dominates national finance discussion
A lengthy policy speech defends existing silver and gold use, arguing removal of silver would harm trade and risk a currency contraction. The speaker condemns silver monometalism, praises treasury actions on bonds and circulation, notes gold outflows and returns, and highlights shore defenses, Indian enlistment, and pension reforms shaping national finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Ag
Treasury Department
Cain Daly Lara
Lam
War Department Report Praises Enlistment Gains and Fewer Desertions
The secretary of war reports a progressive defense of army affairs and a notable drop in desertions. He notes the department's careful, businesslike administration and cites significant savings while acknowledging the loss of Secretary Proceter to the senate from Virginia.
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Proceter
Veriggant
Lamsuraitill
Army Affairs
Post Office Extends Free Delivery to Small Towns
The Postmaster General urges immediate expansion of free home delivery to towns with 5000 population, citing improved service and rural access. He notes 54000 neighborhoods lack money orders and postal notes, and urges broader reforms including telegraph use for small money transfers.
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Pawer
Tle
Frey
Congress
Navy reports steady growth in ships and yards
The secretary of the navy records growth with the Newark Concord Pennington and Miantonomah added this year, totaling over 11 000 tons. Twenty four warships are under construction nationwide and progress remains satisfactory though completion will take about a year.
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Watervliet
Army
Navy
Tracy
Secretary of the Navy
Newark
Concord
Pennington
Miantonomah
United States
Anc
Congress
Washington
Interior Department reports progress across bureaus
The President notes gratifying progress in all Interior Department bureaus including the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The secretary's report highlights improvements across the complex department and its varied programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Fadion
Indian policy and land allotments under President Harrison
President Harrison discusses Indian education and citizenship, land allotments, and funding for schools. He cites reductions of reservations, protection of tribal lands, and support for mixed schools while detailing the Choctaws and Chickasaws, and notes lessons from the Sioux uprising. He also covers land office work, pension figures, and arid lands, urging deficieny funding and civil service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Indian Sollars
War Department
Department of the Interior
Department
Miles
Congress
United States
Territory
Oklahoma
Cheyenne and
Arapahoe
Cherokee Commission
General Land Office
Pension Bureau
Agricultural Department cited for broad impact on farming
The article extols the Agricultural Department for widening crop diversification, eradicating animal diseases, and improving farmer relations. It lauds its scientific staff and rapid information support while noting the department's inspections of cattle and pork products for export helped lift European market restrictions after a decade of petitions.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
United States
Civil Service Commission
Indian Service
Rusk
Department of Agriculture
Department of Cattle
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New York
Mator Ainsworth
Jt Hscal
Oer
Department OF the Navy
Interior Department
Railronds
Commissioner of Railroads
Census Bureau
Claus
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
States
Eaffort
Michigan
Ao Trust
Benjamin Harrison
Isa
England
Agricultural Department
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