New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-04


information collected Ct it, stations and upon its rocords
more extensive and better organized for these pur
s;se With the sa
incident TO a work cOGxcnsive with tho United States
hrnT waf both nSht ana day have been
illustrate the gained by placing these duties
iary discipline would fail to insure the accuracy and
aid the construction Of Telegraph lines and to secure
and
fixed the rates at which teiegraGho fof
sss S are 70
much economy to the signal SERVICE ,,., "a
prosecution is daily cxempliied Tho iabors Of this
branch Of the Department. undertaken with some hcsa
many quarters 1H have gradually Into popular favor
bv the really wonderful results accomplished 10 this
the country. Tho fact that the reports daily Issued
n 5 ms s
cally those engaged In commerce and asrsure evince
milton Of its value has been BY the press and by
the scenc men Of other countries az we'll as Of our
porIance that can. without hesitation, rely Con-
for aPprOpriaOnOr the prosecution and extern
sion Of its duties to tho full oxtent OF the estimate sub
| United.
TIE WEST POINT ACADEMY.
by law the control Of the Military Academy at West
Point is devoved upon the Secretary Of War; For
years past Its immediate nagement has been intrusted
officer Of the Inspector Department, who
faithfully discharged his duties. Feeling however. that
for his better INFORMATION and that he might more ef
upon him. there should be more direct communication
between the secretary Of War and the Academy, tho
Cadets at the academy Is 2aa Several Instances Of
occurred. put the offenders have been summary
sy n :" SStens
such disorder and To- improve the tone tS OF mn
| Board Visitors is desirable, under
existing laws for the payment OF the board and lodging
as nnsF tho Sss% Of
ance would this uncertainty ana IT IL recon-
ha1 '"f rs the
ton Of their officers cxtinrishing the flames suffered
the Of clothing books &C., and an appropriation Is
ln n""csrv for tkis purpose viii not Exceed six
thousand do lars, and should ho confined TO comcnSi
| ton for their clothing and books
! THE CHICAGO FIRE.
The intelligence Of the great fire Of October IN Chicago
reached the Department while the flames were in
progress and orders at teegraphed to on cs
in charge Of Army depots to forward to that city
plies for the homeless and destitute. The prOmptncsS
With which the wishes ~ the Department carried
out merit. high conmcndation Ina few hours clothr,
stricken city. AMI this immediate action relieved much
% %' or @SH%s Of te M .rS
# the Missouri were totally DESTROYED but me
from the War Department several companies Of troops
were ordered to the city by Gen. Sheridan under whose
dSs ' w the the
official and personal conduct OF Gen Sheridan. while in,
affairs in the city. rcco ives the emphatic approvalof this
Department. Similar issues of supplies of various kinds
were made Governor of Wisconsin FOR lo relief OF
the sufferers in thar state ana relief was also afforded TO
those in Michigan. without further application. Con
rrcos WILL without dou5t, record its sanction OF this
acton.
CHECKS ON Discussing OFFICERS.
perfect system of financial Disbursements ia sub
cct which, from the beginning of the Government, has
commanded the attention Of all the Departments: and
the discovery Of the astounding frauds which have
arnon anew i" he ~ causes wch have r"ncd /"
Kermit these dishonest actions To- 20 long mndcteccd
smh' zrem"nt; under. all circumstances Impossible.
The rogue Is always vigant (onnter.viclance alone
ing disbursements appear TO I've ample for tho proven
tion of fraud The failure to iniorce them makes the
aecrpiions lately practiced provoke an inquiry as
Ss Af s"nes Of and e
confidence suspend all checks dishonesty. and render
the o % q"
q" e.: es" Of Of %s %
With hc officers haiancr at the place Of clearly
Sy st s Hs
T. SSs n acs Sesst
fcrs that bis discretion should be limited. He
@S%tp"y Submits t" any esamnaon Of his pu%hc cor"
duet. deemng no rcproac that he IL subjected 10 the
Of others necessity Men Of large exI~ricnco
Witch me ra 'y hv@
prevented or speedily detected y exercise of proper
he does not transcend his duty. lie only performs it.
Why the necessity Of furnishing duplicate statcments
when the shdcs Of s overv cones and great fraud is
made manifest : clear that there Is neglect some
issued for IN" prevention Of these very frands' Not at
r G h ""c" wh hs"a D@s op
| would, exercised furnish different result Holding
and recognizing their great advantages propose.
in this Department. to test their efficacy in the
districts shall deem it my duty hold each one Of
them responsible for every nisdcneanor which ossursn
his district, which due diligence his part would have
w,n s a.f be wcS will p Ss and
II rminenty practicable. With detection made morally
certain, and with punishment sure and speedy there can
ENFORCEMENT OF THE KUKLUx LAWS
The proclamation Of the President OF May ,. 1871.
calling attention to the act OF Congress entitled An act
enforce the provisions OF the Fourteenth Amendment
the Constitution Of the United states. and for other
purposes" approved April 90 1911 neccssitated orders
for the enforcement OF the same by this Department. and
consequently a was d iS 1 N. .vn force. NJ ne r,.
s n n yy r 'S 20 s1 Sam% ' . Gy
- . WI The n. ,,; s ss be s ,S. y Is
Tinted n.ns Of accused The ..ia
M sr m.e G, " T Of armed up
against the and quiet the lawful pursuits the citizens
1t has been absolutely necessary to retain about one
Mssp Shoh engaged tn' the war OF the
Rebellion. Numerous applications for troops to aid in
the enforcement Of the laws were received from United
States Marshals. officers OF Internal Revenue and state
officials urgent appeals for assistance crowded in from
private citizens and it soon became evident that the
curty OF the people demanded the continued presence
the regular forces. 1t is painful fact which merits
serious consideration that In portions OF the south
freedom of opinion Is not tolerated IL that opinion
expressed In opposition to the DOCTRINES which org
mated the late Rebellion. Indisputable evidence estab
fishes the fact which II proven too. by the experience
numerous sufferers. that an armed rebellion Of regular
organization and great strength exists parts of
States The frequent reports by Army officers who
perfectly Trustworthy, made after mature 0bserva
ton and judgment. cOncusvey show that the ran1ca.
tons Of this organized body are extensive; that its
system IA arranged with great and sbrcwdncss;