The required preliminary examinations of the following localities were made by the local engineer in charge, Major Handbury, and reports thereon submitted through Col. G. H. Mendell, Corps of Engineers, Division Engineer, Pacific Division. It is the opinion of Major Handbury, and of the Division Engineer, based upon the facts and reasons given, that these localities are worthy of improvement. The conclu sions of these officers being concurred in by me, Major Handbury was charged with and has completed their survey and submitted reports thereon. 1. The Yamhill River, Oregon, from its mouth to McMinnville, with a view of improving the same by removing snags and other obstructions.— The proposed improvement contemplates the removal of obstructions, which consist principally of overhanging trees, snags, etc., at an estimated cost of $3,000. (See Appendix X X 13.) 2. Lewis and Clarke's River, Oregon, for snagging.-The improvement proposed contemplates the removal of snags and other similar obstructions, at an estimated cost of $1,200. (See Appendix X X 14.) 3. Gray's River, Washington.-The improvement proposed contemplates the removal of obstructions, principally snags, a few overhanging trees and a sand bar, at an estimated cost of $2,500. (See Appendix X X 15.) 4. Gray's River, Washington, for snagging.-The reports covering this item are included in those on "Gray's River, Washington," the two localities being identical. (See Appendix X X 15.) The required preliminary examinations of the following localities were made by the local engineer in charge, Major Handbury, and reports thereon submitted through Col. G. H. Mendell, Corps of Engineers, Division Engineer, Pacific Division. It is the opinion of Major Handbury, and of the Division Engineer, based upon the facts and reasons given, that these localities are worthy of improvement. The conclusions of these officers being concurred in by me, Major Handbury was charged with their survey, the reports on which will be submitted when received. 1. Willamette River, Oregon, for improvement of navigation at Clackamas Rapids and Ross Island and near city of Corvallis. 2. The Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Oregon, with a view of securing 25 feet at low water from Portland to the mouth of the Columbia. 3. Columbia River, Washington, from the mouth of Willamette River to the upper limits of the city of Vancouver, with a view of establishing a shipchannel. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES OF RIVERS AND HAR BORS. For examinations, surveys, and contingencies of rivers and harbors an appropriation of $250,000 should be made, as follows: For examinations, surveys, and contingencies, and for incidental repairs, for rivers and harbors, for which there may be no special appropriation.. $225,000 For expenses connected with the inspection of bridges reported as obstructions to navigation, the service of notice required in such cases, and the location of harbor lines, as required by the act of September 19, 1890; and for expenses connected with the examinations and reports by officers of the Corps of Engineers and by Boards of Engineers upon plans for bridges authorized by law to be constructed, and upon bridge bills, reports on which may be called for by Congress. 25,000 250,000 SUPERVISION OF THE HARBOR OF NEW YORK, Supervisor, Capt. W. A. Kirkland, United States Navy. The office of the supervisor of the harbor of New York was created by act of Congress approved June 29, 1888, entitled "An act to prevent obstructive and injurious deposits within the harbor and adjacent waters of New York City by dumping or otherwise, and to punish and prevent such offenses." Under the provisions of section 5 of the act a line officer of the Navy was designated to discharge the duties created by the act, under the direction of the Secretary of War. On May 23, 1889, the Secretary of War directed that all communications in connection with these duties should be addressed to him through this office, and on February 1, 1890, he further directed that the powers conferred upon him by the act should be exercised through the Chief of Engineers. The report of the supervisor of the harbor, describing the operations in his charge for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1891, is submitted as Appendix Y Y. The estimate of funds required for this service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, is given in the above mentioned report as follows: ESTIMATE OF APPROPRIATION required FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1893, BY THE SUPERVISOR OF THE HARBOR OF NEW YORK. For purchase or construction of 2 steam-tugs... For pay of inspectors, deputy inspectors, office force, and expenses of office. $20,000 For pay of crew and maintenance of 2 steam-tugs to be purchased or constructed 10,000 10,000 60,000 20,000 Total.. 120,000 MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. Commissioners, Col. C. B. Comstock, Corps of Engineers, President; Lieut. Col. Chas. R. Suter, Corps of Engineers; Maj. Ö. H. Ernst, Corps of Engineers; Henry L. Whiting, Assistant, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey; B. M. Harrod, Robert S. Taylor, and Henry Flad. The Mississippi River Commission, organized under the provisions of the act of Congress of June 28, 1879, reports to and receives instructions from the Secretary of War through this office. The report of the Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1891, relating to surveys of the river, works of construction, and improvement between the mouth of Ohio River and the head of the Passes, etc., submitted as Appendix Z Z. is The estimate of funds required for the service of the Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, is stated in the above mentioned report, as follows: ESTIMATE OF FUNDS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1893. For improving Mississippi River from head of the Passes to the mouth of the Ohio River, including salaries, clerical, office, traveling, and miscellaneous expenses of the Mississippi River Commission; for the building of levees, and for surveys from the head of the Passes to the headwaters.. $6,000,000 Commissioners, Lieut. Col. Charles R. Suter, Corps of Engineers, President; Maj. A. Mackenzie, Corps of Engineers: Maj. O. H. Ernst, Corps of Engineers; Garland C. Broadhead, and Richard S. Berlin. The Missouri River Commission, organized under the provisions of the act of July 5, 1884, reports to and receives instructions from the Secretary of War through this office. The report of the Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1891, in regard to the operations in its charge, is submitted as Appendix A A A. The estimate of funds required for the service of the Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, is stated in the above mentioned report as follows: ESTIMATES FOR CONTINUING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1893. $100,000 Salaries of Commission, office and traveling expenses, surveys and observations, gauges, etc Improving Missouri River between Sioux City and the mouth of the river. 3,000,000 Total.... HARBOR LINES. 3,100,000 The section in the river and harbor act of 1888 authorizing the estab lishment of harbor lines, was amended and reenacted by the river and harbor act approved September 19, 1830, as follows: SEC. 12. That section 12 of the river and harbor act of August 11, 1888, be amended and reenacted so as to read as follows: Where it is made manifest to the Secretary of War that the establishment of harbor lines is essential to the preservation and protection of harbors, he may, and is hereby authorized, to cause such lines to be established, beyond which no piers, wharves, bulkheads or other works shall be extended or deposits made, except under such regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by him; and any person who shall willfully violate the provisions of this section, or any rule or regulation made by the Secretary of War in pursuance of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding one year, at the discretion of the court for each offense. In cases where it had been made manifest to the Secretary of War that the establishment of certain harbor lines is essential to the preservation and protection of the harbors, the cases were referred to officers in local charge of the district in which the harbors are located or to boards of engineers specially appointed for the purpose, for consideration and report. The necessary examinations having been made, reports with maps were rendered, which were submitted to the Secretary of War by the Chief of Engineers, with recommendation that the lines as indicated be approved, and that the approval be placed upon the maps showing the harbor lines. Under the requirements of law as cited, and in the manner described, harbor lines have been established as follows: HARBOR LINES AT LUBEC, MAINE. Lieut. Col. Jared A. Smith, Corps of Engineers, in compliance with instructions from this office, made report dated March 2, 1891; report submitted to the Secretary of War March 5, 1891; approved March 6, 1891. (See Appendix A 30.). HARBOR LINES IN KENNEBEC RIVER AT BATH, MAINE. Lieut. Col. Jared A. Smith, Corps of Engineers, in compliance with instructions from this office, made report dated July 9, 1891; report submitted to the Secretary of War July 13, 1891; approved July 15, 1891. (See Appendix A 31.) HARBOR LINES IN BOSTON HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS. The Board of Engineers on harbor lines for Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, consisting of Col. H. L. Abbot, Lieut. Cols. G. L. Gillespie and S. M. Mansfield, and Maj. W. R. Livermore, Corps of Engineers, was constituted by Special Orders No. 11, Headquarters, Corps of Engineers, January 30, 1889. a. Charles River from Market Street Bridge to the Watertown Dam.-Report dated January 23, 1891; submitted to the Secretary of War January 28, 1891; approved January 29, 1891. b. North side of the "Reserved Channel," north side of South Boston flats, and around Castle Island.-Report dated January 23, 1891; submitted to the Secretary of War January 28, 1891; approved January 29, 1891. (See Appendix B 26.) HARBOR LINES IN NEW YORK HARBOR AND ITS ADJACENT WATERS. The Board of Engineers on harbor lines for New York Harbor and its adjacent waters, consisting of Colonels Henry L. Abbot, Wm. P. Craighill, C. B. Comstock, and D. C. Houston, and Lieut. Col. G. L. Gillespie, Corps of Engineers, was constituted by Special Orders No. 11, Headquarters, Corps of Engineers, January 30, 1889. a. East side of Manhattan Island from East Eighty-first street north to Third Avenue Bridge; west side of Manhattan Island from West Eightyfirst street north to Spuyten Duyvel Creek; west bank of North River from Guttenberg, New Jersey, north to Bloomer, New Jersey; Spuyten Duyvel Creek through the Harlem River to Third Avenue Bridge; north shore of Bronx Kills from Third Avenue Bridge eastward to Bungay street (Port Morris); and Blackwell, Ward, Randall, and Sunken Meadow islands.-Report dated September 17, 1890; submitted to the Secretary of War October 15, 1890; approved October 18, 1890. b. Raritan River from Crab Island to head of navigation at New Bruns wick, New Jersey.-Report dated October 21, 1890; submitted to the Secretary of War October 30, 1890; approved November 3, 1890. c. Newtown Creek, New York, between terminals at Whale Creek and Dutch Kills, established by the Secretary of War February 8, 1890, and ̧ Metropolitan avenue, the present head of navigation of the creek.-Report dated December 16, 1890; submitted to the Secretary of War December 27, 1890; approved December 29, 1890. d. East River, New York: along the north shore from Port Morris eastward to Throg Neck, including entrance to Bronx River and Westchester Creek; along the south shore from Lawrence Point eastward to Willets Point, including Bowery and Flushing bays; and around North Brother, South Brother, Berrien, and Riker islands.-Report dated December 23, 1890; submitted to the Secretary of War January 8, 1891; approved January 9, 1891. e. Jersey Flats, west side of Upper Bay, New York Harbor, extending from mouth of Hudson River at Jersey City to Constable Point, Bergen Neck, New Jersey.-Report dated June 9, 1891; submitted to the Secretary of War June 23, 1891; approved August 19, 1891. f. Modification of pier and bulkhead line on the north shore of Staten Island, between John street and Houseman avenue, produced.-Report dated July 15, 1890; submitted to the Secretary of War August 11, 1890; approved August 15, 1890. (See Appendix E 19.) HARBOR LINES IN THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. The Board of Engineers on harbor lines for the port of Philadelphia, consisting of Colonels Wm. P. Craighill and C. B. Comstock and Maj. C. W. Raymond, Corps of Engineers, was constituted by Special Orders No. 20, Headquarters, Corps of Engineers, February 25, 1889. a. East shore of Delaware River from Kaighn Point to Cooper Point along the water-front of Camden, New Jersey.-Report dated October 10, 1890; submitted to the Secretary of War October 30, 1890; approved November 1, 1890. b. West shore of Delaware River from Moore street to Otis street along the water-front of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Report dated January 2, 1891; submitted to the Secretary of War January 17, 1891; approved January 20, 1891. (See Appendix G 23.) HARBOR LINES AT NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE. W. F. Smith, United States Agent, Major of Engineers, U. S. Army Retired, in compliance with instructions from this office, made report dated June 22, 1891; report submitted to the Secretary of War June 25, 1891; approved June 26, 1891. (See Appendix H 29.) HARBOR LINES IN ST. AUGUSTINE HARBOR, FLORIDA. The Board of Engineers on harbor lines for St. Augustine Harbor, Florida, consisting of Capt. W. M. Black, and First Lieutenants O. M. Carter and D. Du B. Gaillard, Corps of Engineers, constituted by Special Orders No. 3, Headquarters, Corps of Engineers, January 8, 1890, made report dated January 26, 1891; report submitted to the Secretary of War February 18, 1891; approved February 20, 1891. (See Appendix O 20.) |