I would again invite attention to the act passed February 14, 1885, whereby the enlisted men of the Army and Marine Corps are permitted to retire after thirty years of service, with 75 per cent. of the pay of the rank in which retired. The law simply requires that application should be made to the President for this great benefit. This Bureau feels that the sailor should be included in this great benefit, and, to this end recommends his interest to your consideration. Citizenship is conferred upon aliens, by section 2166 of Revised Statutes, who serve in the Army and who may be honorably discharged, at the expiration of enlistments. The men who serve in the Navy ought to be entitled to this same right, and I would respectfully invite your consideration to this matter. The officers of the Navy are still without authority to administer the oath of allegiance to recruits, as prescribed by article 2, section 1342, of the Revised Statutes, in the case of officers of the Army. Nobody should be appointed or recruited for place in the military establishments of the Government without being obliged to take the oath of office. To enable officers of the Navy to perform this duty, the Bureau would recommend the amendment of the section to include the Navy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Hon. WILLIAM C. WHITNEY, Secretary of the Navy. W. S. SCHLEY, Chief of Bureau. Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890, by the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, Navy Department. For extra expenses of training ships, freight and transportation of equipment stores, printing, advertising, telegraphing, books, and models; postage on letters sent abroad; ferriage, ice, apprehension of deserters and stragglers, continuous service certificates, good conduct badges, and libraries for enlisted men; school books for training ships, medals for boys, and emergencies arising under cognizance of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting unforeseen and impossible to classify (appropriated R. S., p. 721, sec. 3666; pamphlet edition, p. 4).. NAVAL TRAINING STATION, COASTERS' HARBOR ISLAND (FOR APPREN- For building natatorium, dredging channels, repairs to main causeway, EQUIPMENT OF VESSELS. For coal for steamers' and ships' use, including expenses of transportation, storage, and handling; hemp, wire, and other materials for the manufacture of rope and cordage; iron and steel for the manufacture of anchors, cables, galleys, and chains; canvas for the manufacture of sails, awnings, bags, and hammocks; water for steam-launches; heating ap paratus for receiving ships; and for the purchase of all other articles of equipment at home and abroad, and for the payment of labor in equipping vessels and manufacture of equipment articles in the several navy-yards (appropriated; R. S., p. 733, secs. 3709, 3747; pamphlet edition, p. 4). TRANSPORTATION AND RECRUITING. For expenses of recruiting for the naval service; rent of rendezvous, and expenses of maintaining the same; advertising for men and boys, and all other expenses attending the recruiting for the naval service, and for the transportation of all enlisted men and boys at home and abroad (appropriated; R. S., p. 721, sec. 3666; pamphlet edition, p. 4) SALARIES. Two clerks of class two (same acts; R. S. p. 27, sec. 167; pamphlet edition, p. 30).. One chief clerk (July 11, 1888; R. S., p. 70, sec. 416; pamphlet edition, p. 30). One clerk of class four (July 11, 1888; R. S., p. 27, sec. 167; pamphlet edi tion, p. 30) 1,800.00 1,800.00 Three clerks of class one (same acts; R. S., p. 27, sec. 167; pamphlet edition, p. 30) 2,800.00 One assistant messenger (same acts; R. S., p. 27, sec. 167; pamphlet edition, p. 30). Two copyists at $900 each (same acts; R. S., p. 27, sec. 167; pamphlet edition, p. 30). 3,600.00 1,800,00 One laborer (same acts; R. S., p. 27, sec. 167; pamphlet edition, p. 30) Navy-yard, Boston, Mass.: One superintendent of ropewalk (appropriated; pamphlet edition, One clerk (appropriated; pamphlet edition, p. 5) 1,200.00 1,875.00 1,400.00 1,300.00 950.00 Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year, etc.—Continued. Statement of sales of condemned materials under cognizance of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting during fiscal year ending June 30, 1888, showing the materials sold, the parties buying the same, and the amount realized therefrom. Statement of sales of condemned materials, etc.—Continued. ...do Neatsfoot oil.. Handy-billy engine. S. Bensinger... Do. ...do Wafers, seals, etc Fire extinguishers, charges for.. 1,735 pounds bolt rope.. Condemned chain (583,895 pounds). 13,532 pounds shakings.. $48.32 Purvis & Son....... 37.50 M. Ash.... .35 Nolan Bros 2.75 .72 185.82 209.19 49.94 156.81 206, 94 31.90 46.35 E. G. Wheeler. 11.55 J. Dreifus 14.00 Statement of sales of condemned materials, etc.-Continued. 1 anchor (635 pounds).. F. Bannerman $4.00 4.00 .do 4.00 ...do 4.00 ....do 4.00 ...do 4.00 ...do 4.00 1 anchor (313 pounds). Do.... ....do 1 anchor (740 pounds). Do.... .do 1 anchor (740 pounds).. Do.... ...do Do.. ..do 1 anchor (720 pounds). 2,765 feet manilla fall.. 2 dish covers, wire ...do 6.00 75. 12 140.25 6.91 ..do Total 25.50 1,734.86 |
