The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-12-13

form. Action has been taken so far as 10 author
lZe the appointment OF board TO devise rules GOV
ernirg methods of making amp lintmenfs and nrc-
motions but there has never been any acton on
these rules, or any rules pending. even entitled
! 70 observance, where persons desire the appoint
( nent If q friend or removal of official who
! may be disagreeabe. To have any rules affect it,
they must the acquiescence of Congress a. well n
/ OF the Executive. ! recommend therefore, the
subject to your attention. and suggest taat ape
clat committee OF Congress might confer with the
civil board during the present session for the purpose
| OF deYlsing suCh rules viii be maintain ed and
which will secure the services Of honest ad capa-
bic officials, and which viii protect them in de-
/ gree of independence while in Office Proper
j rules VIII protect Congress we'll as the Execu-
i've rom much needless precaution, and will prove
] OF great value 10 the publc at large.
/ would recommend for &c III favorable consider
/ alton the passage of az act for the admittance Of
Colorado as State in the Union. 1t possesses all
the clements of prosperous State. both in agri-
cultural and mineral resources and ! believe has
position 70 justify such adm ission. In that
connection would also recommend the encour-
agement OF canal, for the purpose of irrigation,
from the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains to
The Missouri River. As a rule am opposed to the
I donation OF public lands for internal improve
ments owned and controlled by private corpora.
uous, but in this instance I would make an exceI-
ton Between the Missouri River and the Rocky
Mountains there is belt of public land from
three hundred 70 five hundred miles in width,
perfectly yalueless for occupation for want OF suf-
hclent rain TO secure the growth Of any products
An lrrigating canal would make productive a belt
spread over across the entire country, and would
secure garden OF settlements connecting the
present population Of the mountainous and mining
regions with that Of the older States All land re-
claimed would be clear gain if alternative sections
were reclaimed by the Government. l would sug-
ees tnat the reta med sections be thrown upon the
entry under the homestead law or sold to actual
osettlers tor very low prices.
GEEEREL AMNESTY.
/ renew my previous Recommendations to Con
gress Tor general amnesty. The number engaged
the late rebellion 1abDrlur uuI
Is very small, but enough TO keep up a constant
irritation. No possible danger can ensUe to the
government by restoring them to eligibility TO hold
ONCE suggest tor your consideration the enact
ment of law to better secure civil rights which
freedom should secure, but has not effectuauy Sc
cured, to the enfranchised slave.
LsignedI [. S. GRANT,
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December, 1873.
THE PROTOCOL RELArISG TO The vIRaIS1Us.
The Protocol OF the conference held the Depart
Der, 1873, between Hamilton Fish Secretary Of
Stste, and Reac Admiral Don Jose Palo de Barna-
pee, envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary of Spain
The undersigned having ms for the purpose OF en-
teriug INTO dehrte agreement respecting the case
OF the steamer NirRiniU, which went under the flag
tobsr last captured on ID high seas BY me spanish
-of-sar Tornado, reached the following con
orhwith the vessel referred to add the survivors, Of
her passengers ano crew, and the 25th Of Decem-
however, before chat date Spain should prove to the
satisfaction the Government OF the United States
that the VirginIs was not entitled 70 CRY the nag
of the United States, aud carving at the time
OF hei capture without right ana Improperly, the
salute will be sPon areousiy dispensed in
UGH case not being necessarily -scuira BILE
but the tuitea States viii expect ia such case DIS
laimer OF intended inttgpIty igs flag in the
which was committed furlhac, rhat if before
the 18th OF December, 1873 If sa made appear
to the Satisfac Of the United States that the
Nrginius old not ghtiully carry the American flag
and not entitled to Amer can papers, the United
states will institute and adopt lesal proceedings
against the vessel, it be found tha II has violated
any Law against the Omitted tates and against any
OF the persons VINO may appear to have been guilty
OF Illegal acts IN connection herewith il beinE
derstO1d that spain will proceed according TO the
second proposition made TO Minister Sickles, and
I communicated IN his telegram to Admiral Polo.
on the 2.th instant, to Investigate the conduct
Of those autECrl les who have iufrin ged
the Spanish Laws aud honor obg atoms. and viii
I arraIgn them before competent courts an iaiiict
punishment upon those wlo may have Otfeude d.
other reciprocal reciamations TO be subject to
siGPratlon and arrangement between the two gov
ernmenJs. ana IN case OF agreement TO be subject
70 arbitration &C the constitu OF the Sen
ate of tuited States be given thereto. Ii is
tEGI -tipuat ed he time, manner ana place OF the
surrender Of the NirgniU and tha survivors Of those
who board Of her at time of her capture
aud also the time manner and place for the salute
the flag of the United states, there should be
occasion for such salute, shall be subject
me'lt between the undersigned within the three
days. (Signed) HAMILTON FISH
JOSE Polo De BARNABEE.