NOTE.-The same figure opposite the titles of the examinations indicates that they are identical, one being in English and the other in Spanish.

EXHIBIT B.

Appointments made in the Philippine civil service upon certification by the civil service board during the year ended October 1, 1902.

a Prior to March 1, 1902, appointments in the fire department and in Bilibid Prison were made on noncompetitive examinations.

Appointments made in the Philippine civil service upon certification by the civil service board during the year ended October 1, 1902-Continued.

a Prior to March 1, 1902, appointments in the fire department and in Bilibid Prison were made on noncompetitive examinations.

Appointments made through changes in the service.

NOTE.-Many of the appointments made by transfer and promotion to higher classes and grades required the preparation of special examinations of a technical and scientific character, as shown in Exhibit A. The totals of such appointments are given in Exhibit B, but the positions are not enumerated.

NOTE. The English name of positions, without the Spanish equivalent, is used in this exhibit to avoid needless repetition.

EXHIBIT D.

INSULAR PURCHASING AGENT.

ANNUAL REPORT INSULAR PURCHASING AGENT.

E. G. Shields, insular purchasing agent; M. L. Stewart, assistant insular purchasing agent; Charles Esplin, jr., disbursing officer and cashier; F. H. Garrett, chief division property; S. J. Epperly, chief division records; W. J. Levy, bookkeeper; J. B. Morton, chief clerk.

OFFICE OF THE INSULAR PURCHASING AGENT

FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS,
Manila, P. I., October 25, 1902.

The EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,

Manila, P. I.

SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the administration and business of this bureau for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902:

The bureau was created by act 146, enacted June 21, 1901. This act appropriated $100,000 for the uses of the bureau. Captain Massie was appointed chief of the bureau, but before he had effected an organization he died suddenly. This left the bureau without a chief until July 26, 1901. When I assumed control I found that the supplies and property purchased from the public civil funds had been invoiced by Captain Slavens to the various military officers and bureaus, leaving this bureau without even stationery for its use and operation. The transfer from military to civil government took place July 4, 1901. The creation of bureaus and establishment of civil control in the city of Manila and the rapid progress in the establishment of provincial governments throughout the archipelago caused demands upon the bureau which we were unable to meet. The market of Manila was exceedingly bare, and prices demanded exorbitant. Business relations were established with China, Japan, and Australia, which relieved the situation somewhat; but the requirements increased and it became necessary to send an agent to the United States to purchase a supply of goods. This was done, and though the order was placed on August 14, 1901, nothing was received until May 23, 1902. This long delay compelled me to go into the open market to supply the demand as far as possible. This was expensive, but there was no alternative. We must go without, or accede to the demands of the Manila merchants.

Act No. 198 provided for the method of furnishing official transportation to the employees of the insular, provincial, and municipal governments of the city of Manila, to and from the city of Manila, from and to the provinces, enacted August 12, was placed under the control of this bureau. This division has steadily grown, until we have now 67 carromatas, 6 quilez, 9 caretellas, 5 spring wagons, 5 trucks, 10 escort wagons, 142 native horses, 25 American horses, and 22 mules.

We have suffered great loss in this division from glanders, surra, and rinderpest. We have lost since the creation of this branch 91 native ponies, 6 mules, and 1 American horse from disease. The supply of native animals is about exhausted and the service is crippled and inefficient.

Transportation by rail and water is supplied on requisition in the same manner as it is handled by the Army.

The rapid increase of business made a reorganization of the bureau necessary. Act No. 254, enacted October 2, increased the force in the clerical department and added the insular printing plant, taken over from the military government. Act No. 264 further increased the clerical force and gave an additional appropriation of $400,000 for the needs of the bureau.