sight to the officers of the Navy dictate the necessity, and eventual economy, of using the very best artificial light obtainable. (3) For the purchase of new furniture for the cadets' quarters. The furniture now in use has been in use so long that it is worn out and requires replacing. REPORT OF THE PRACTICE CRUISE. Commander P. F. Harrington, U. S. Navy, commanding United States practice ship Constellation, reports that the practice cruise was a useful one, notwithstanding the interruption caused by the necessary return to Annapolis for the trial by court-martial of some of the cadets who had been guilty of hazing. The new system of practical instruction, coupled with the giving of regular marks for practical work, gave excellent results and will cause much more attention to be given by the cadets to their practical instruction, besides making such work a val uable factor in the make-up of the future graduates. Commander Harrington condemns the practice of hazing in the strongest terms as being demoralizing to the older cadets and destructive of the self-respect of the younger ones. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS. The Board of Visitors appointed to visit the United States Naval Academy, consisting of Rear-Admiral C. R. P. Rodgers, U. S. Navy, president; Hon. E. C. Walthall, United States Senate, vice-president; Hon. Algernon S. Paddock, United States Senate, Hon. George D. Wise, Member of Congress, Hon. W. McAdoo, Member of Congress, Hon. C. A. Boutelle, Member of Congress, S. P. Gillett, esq., J. W. Browne, esq., J. Preston Knott, esq., J. P. Stanton, esq., and Francis J. Cully, esq., recommend the reduction of the course from six to four years, the former term being no longer necessary to reduce the number of appointments to the Navy; also the division of the first class into divisions for the study of the specialties of the branch of the service which they are to enter on graduation. They report the grounds and buildings generally in excellent condition, and the sanitary condition as highly creditable to the chief medical officer. They recommend in this connection a boat-house for the preservation of the steam launches, and the careful consideration of the subject of new quarters for the cadets; that some use be made of the now unused general naval hospital situated on a part of the grounds, and that additional quarters be provided for officers. The drills and exercises in the various practical branches made a fav. orable impression upon them; they recommend that better fitting sails be provided for the Wyoming, to be used until a new and fully-equipped ship can be procured; the present suit is too small and is unsightly, tending only to engender a habit of slovenliness. The system of academic organization, as well as interior discipline, is excellent and the standard high. The course of study in steam engineering is commended, but a mod. ern type of engine should replace the obsolete one used in that depart. ment. In the department of physics the board recommends the addition of the electrical appliances used on board a modern man-of-war. The course of study in mathematics and mechanics is ample and the instruction thorough. The studies in English history, law, and modern languages are highly commended, and especial praise is due to those in mechanical drawing, which has now become such an important factor in the makeup of a modern naval officer. The financial accounts were found in excellent condition. They recommend that the $24,500 belonging to the store fund be made a permanent fund. The library is reported in good condition. A more durable form of binding than that allowed by law is recommended. The board recommends that additional weight be given to practical professional duties in computing the standing of cadets. The Board concurs in the Superintendent's recommendations in regard to the purchase of land to connect the present lands of the Academy, and in regard to a permanent force of general service men for duty at the Academy. The Board commends the presence of the North Atlantic Squadron at the graduating exercises as furnishing a valuable opportunity for practical observation of life on board our ships of war. REPORT OF THE NAVAL REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CINCINNATI CEN TENNIAL EXPOSITION. Lieut. Richard Rush, U. S. Navy, the officer detailed by the Department as its representative at the Cincinnati Exposition, reports upon the completeness of the exhibit furnished by the Bureaus, which illustrated the past history, the future material, and the scientific work of the Navy. Great interest was manifested at this exposition in all matters relating to the Navy by the large number of visitors. The Department has commended Lieutenant Rush for the energy shown by him and by his assistants in collecting in a very short time and skilfully arranging its exhibits. MARINE CORPS. Colonel Commandant Charles G. McCawley, U. S. Marine Corps, reports the corps almost at its allowed strength, there being 1,890 enlisted men on the rolls October 1, 1888, about half of whom were at sea, the other half doing duty at the shore stations. The number of re-enlistments was only 125 and the deserters numbered 419. The commandant again recommends an increase in the number of officers of higher grades and of that of second lieutenant. He also Description. recommends that 500 enlisted men be added to the corps to meet the future needs of the service. Owing to the reduction by Congress of the appropriation for new quarters at Norfolk to $30,000, an additional estimate of $15,000 is made, the amount appropriated not being sufficient. The quarterly inspections of the different posts during the past year show them to be in a satisfactory condition. Very respectfully, SUPPLEMENT. Table of war vessels with 19-knot speed and upwards (not including torpedo boats), including all now building so far as known. WM. C. WHITNEY, Secretary of the Navy. P.C⭑ Blake B. Bdg. 9,000 Bdg. Bdg. 6, 600 Bdz. 4,800 11,000 P.C Reina Regenta B. C Aurora. B. 1836 Summary of 19-knot ships of 3,000 tons displacement and upwards. No. of Total disships. placement. 085321 59, 600 32,010 24, 630 14,400 7,500 5, 030 APPENDIX. No. 1.—ESTIMATES, ETC., SECRETARY'S OFFICE. Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890, by the Navy Department. Two clerks of class four (appropriated July 11, 1888) $8,000 2,500 2,250 Two messengers, at $840 each (appropriated July 11, 1888) One clerk of class four in charge of files and records (appropriated July 11, 1888). Two clerks of class three (appropriated July 11, 1888) One stenographer (appropriated July 11, 18-8) One clerk of class two (appropriated July 11, 1888) One carpenter (appropriated July 11, 1888)... 3,600 1,800 3, 200 1,600 1,400 4,800 2,000 1,000 900 One laborer (appropriated July 11, 1-88) Three assistant messengers, at $720 each (appropriated July 11, 1888). One clerk of class two, for Inspection Board (appropriated July 11, 1888).. Three clerks of class four, for Office of Detail (appropriated July 11, 1888). Stationery, furniture, newspapers, plans, drawings, drawing materials, horses, carriages, freight, expressage, postage, and other absolutely necessary expenses of the Navy Department and its various bureaus and offices 12,000 12,000 PRINTING AND BINDING. Printing and binding for the Navy Department and bureaus thereof... 11294-N 88-1 Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year, etc.—Continued. For pay of officers on sea-duty; officers on shore and other duty; officers on waiting orders; officers on the retired-list; Admiral's and Vice-Admiral's secretaries; clerks to Commandants of yards and stations; clerks to paymasters at yards and stations, inspections, receiving-ships, and other vessels; extra pay to men re-enlisting under honorable discharge; pay to petty-officers, seamen, landsmen, and boys, including men in the engineers' force, and for the Coast Survey service and Fish Commission, 7,500 men and 750 boys, at the pay prescribed by law... For commissions and interest; transportation of funds; exchange; mile. age to officers while traveling under orders in the United States, and for actual personal expenses of officers while traveling abroad under orders, and for traveling expenses of apothecaries, yeomen and civilian employés, and for actual and necessary traveling expenses of naval cadets while proceeding from their homes to the Naval Academy for examination and appointment as cadets; for rent and furniture of buildings and offices not in navy yards; expenses of courts-martial, prisoners and prisons, and courts of inquiry, boards of investigation, examining boards, with clerks and witness' fees, and traveling expenses and costs; stationery and recording; expenses of purchasing, paymasters' offices of the various cities, including clerks, furniture, fuel, stationery, and incidental expenses; newspapers and advertising; foreign postage; telegraphing, foreign and domestic; telephones; copying; care of library, including purchase of books, prints, manuscripts, and periodicals; férriage, tolis, and express fees; cost of suits, com missions, warrants, diplomas, and discharges; relief of vessels in distress; canal tolls and pilotage; recovery of valuables from shipwrecks; quarantine expenses; reports, professional investigation, cost of spe cial instruction at home or abroad in maintenance of students and attachés, and information from abroad and the collection and classification thereof, and other necessary incidental expenses. CONTINGENT, NAVY. For all emergencies and extraordinary expenses arising at home or abroad, but impossible to be anticipated or classified, exclusive of personal services in the Navy Department or any of its subordinate bureaus or offices at Washington, D. C... |