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have been augmented by additional machinery, relieving somewhat congested conditions.

The bindery product represented all grades of work, from stub books in quarter bindings to extra Russia ends and bands and patent backs for blank books; books and pamphlets being bound from paper covers to full levant morocco with embossed titles. The binding of old Spanish records and documents for the various bureaus comprised a portion of the work in this branch of the plant.

Both electrotype and stereotype plates were made in the foundry, meeting all the requirements of the bureau. Attention is invited to the large map of "iron deposits in Bulacan Province," 23 by 32 inches, which was inserted in Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 3. This map was printed from an electrotype plate made from a photozinc etching, the product of the photo-engraving division.

The product of the photo-engraving room was of the highest order, and included the making of half tones, plates for revenue stamps, checks, licenses, maps, and color work.

Taking the total product of the various departments (composing room, press room, bindery, foundry, photo-engraving room, power plant, and paper warehouse), the results have been very satisfactory.

PROVINCIAL PRINTING.

Prior to September 1, 1903, the printing and binding for the provinces was requisitioned for and kept in stock by the treasurer of the Philippine Islands. This printing was charged by this bureau to the treasury bureau, which invoiced same to the various provinces, collecting cash therefor.

On September 1, 1903, acting under instructions from the Civil Commission, all such printing was turned over to this bureau by the treasurer. It has thus become the duty of this office to keep in stock all the regular forms used by this branch of the government. The printing is forwarded to the provinces by registered mail. Collections are made in cash and turned into the treasury as miscellaneous receipts. This action saves one delivery and billing, and effects an economy of time and money.

Under the present system the provincial supervisor forwards requisitions to the treasurer for approval, who in turn forwards same to the secretary of finance and justice to be ordered printed.

SYSTEM OF RECORDS.

Attention is invited to the system of records in use by this bureau, given in detail in Appendix B, with copies of the blank forms used. This record is apart from the file, and correspondence, and property accounts which are incident to every bureau of the government.

In conclusion I wish to acknowledge my gratification at the cordial cooperation and consistent support received from the honorable secretary of public instruction, and the kind words of approbation voluntarily bestowed by the governor, members of the Commission, and bureau chiefs for the promptness of the dispatch of public printing and the quality of the product executed.

Respectfully,

JOHN S. LEECH, Public Printer

CONTENTS.

Table.

1. Statement showing cost of operating the plant during the fiscal year 1903 as compared with the product.

2. Statement of appropriations and disbursements.

3. Miscellaneous receipts for other than printing and binding.

4. Appropriations for salaries and wages, amount expended, and balance on hand. 5. Disbursements by James G. Jester, United States disbursing officer, during fiscal year 1903.

Recapitulation of Jester's account.

6. Sundry disbursements by H. A. Lampman at Manila, P. I.

7. Statement of purchases from insular purchasing agent by vouchers, showing ratio of reduction.

8. Articles purchased from insular purchasing agent during fiscal year 1903.

Equipment.

Expendables other than printing paper.

Paper.

Transportation charges.

9. Articles received from the United States before June 30, 1903, but not paid for. 10. Articles ordered from the insular purchasing agent during fiscal year 1903, but not received prior to June 30, 1903.

11. Statement of stock and supplies used and dropped by report of committee. 12. Statement of paper expended.

13. Statement of stock and supplies on hand June 30, 1903:

General supplies.

Electrical supplies.

Paper, printing.

DISBURSEMENTS MADE AT MANILA ON ACCOUNT OF FISCAL YEAR 1902.

14. Sundry disbursements by H. A. Lampman for fiscal year 1902.

15. Articles delivered by insular purchasing agent, by vouchers, and ratio of reduction.

16. Articles ordered from insular purchasing agent during fiscal year 1902, but delivered after July 1, 1902:

Equipment.

Paper.

Expendables other than printing paper.

16a. Employees of the bureau of public printing on September 1, 1903.

17. Printing and binding executed during the fiscal year 1903:

First. Itemized list by departments and months.

Second. Itemized list of work for other than the civil government.

Third. Recapitulation of all work executed, shown by departments and months.

NOTE.-The statements from 7 to 17, inclusive, are on file, but are not printed in this report as they are quite voluminious and not of general interest. They may be consulted by applying to the Bureau of Insular Affairs, War Department.

TABLE 1.—Statement showing cost of operating the plant during the fiscal year 1903, as compared with the product.

CREDITS.

Printing and binding authorized by the civil governor (Requisi

tions A)...

Work for other than the civil government

Printing and binding authorized by the secretary of—

Interior (Requisitions B)

Commerce and police (Requisitions C).

Finance and justice (Requisitions D)

Public instruction (Requisitions E)

Printing for bureau of public printing (sec. 9, Act 296).

Printed stock on hand June 30, 1903.

Miscellaneous receipts for other than printing and binding.

Total product.......

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TABLE 1.-Statement showing cost of operating the plant during the fiscal year 1903, as compared with the product-Continued.

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Additional charges (freight, transportation, insurance, etc., and insular purchasing agent, 10 per cent)

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$124, 182.75
12, 385.25
2,932. 32
2, 006.31

Excess product over all...

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TABLE 2.-Statement of appropriations and disbursements for the bureau of public printing, July 1, 1902, to June 30, 1903.

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b There remains unpaid, from salaries and wages for 1903, $450.

e Against this balance there remains unpaid articles, as reported in Tables 9 and 10, amounting to $39,694.35.

TABLE 3.-Miscellaneous receipts for other than printing and binding.

Cash from sale of waste paper

$233.01

Cash from sale of linen map paper, shipment of R. P. Andrews & Co., to be applied as storage. 250.00 Cash from sale of property condemned by committee..

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46.50

529.51

529.51

TABLE 4.—Appropriations for salaries and wages, amount expended, and balance on hand, fiscal year 1903.

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TABLE NO. 5.-Disbursements by James G. Jester, United States disbursing officer, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1903.

REPORT OF THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.

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1,564.18

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