The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1873-12-06

American estates in Cuba, and cruelty to
American citizens detected in no act Of hos
tility to the Spanish Government, the muir
derin. Of persons taken without arms in
their hands, and finally, the capture upon
the high seas, Of 4 vessel sailing under the
l. ;. flag and bearing the l. :. register.
have eliminated in All outbuTst Of indi.na-
ton that has seemed for a time to threaten
war. Pending the negotiations between
the United States and Spain, have author
lied o',r Secretary Of the Navy to put our
navy on a war footing, to tho extent, at
least. OF the entire annual appropriation for
that branch Of the service. trusting to Con-
sress and the public opinion Of the Amcri-
can people to justify my action.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
lie suggests that the veto power BIC so
changed that 4 portion Of 4 bill may he We
t"ed, as the whole is now, and the remain
der stand good: also that Congress should
not le@i>latc during the last "a hours of its
sitting except upon vetocS: also when extra
sessions are convened they shall only lcgis-
late on the mai rs suggested by the Exec
utivc.
EEI EIrTS AND EXPENSES.
1.-THE receipts Of the Government during
the last fiscal year were 1888, 135S, 2O4, and
the expenditures for all accounts, $500, $40, =
2iJ. thus showing an excess of receipts
over expenditures of $40. 49,, 49," He
thinks it not likely as favorable an exhibit
can be shown this year. and rccomment IDS
economy in public bindings, Notifications
and lar'"r and river improvements.
BANKRUPT ACT.
lie has become impressed with the belief
that the bankrupt act is productive Of more
evil than good. and recommends that 50
much Of said act as provides for invol-
nnt;,ry bankruptcy an account Of a suspell-
sion OF payment be repealed.
POSTAL MATTERS.
He advises free delivery in all cities of
over 10000 Inhabitants; the prepayment Of
postage on all printed matter Of the second
class and the payment Of salaries to post
masters by commission on the actual &C.
ccipt>. The postal telegraph is mentioned,
but not urged.
UTAH AfFAIES.
He says to prevent anarchy in Utah leg
islati"n is absolutely necessary. making
provision, for jurors in the District Courts;
also. that the jurisdiction Of the pvO',aic
courts I've contracted.
SHIPPING INTERESTS.
Ship-building has materially increased
during the past year, and fIeightagc in
American vessels increased three pcr cent,
but We yet pay $50, OOu, 900 annually to f"t-
c'S' vessels for carrying our produce. On
Internal transportation the report of
the special committee is awaited before
maxim, any recommendations except 4
suggestion looking {" the government keep
ing the rivers in naviSabl condition il the
States Interested will open the Eric Canal
for large vessels.
DEFENsES.
The President is earnest i'm recommending
\ proper armament for our sea coast dc.
lenses, and lie strongly endorses the report
Of the Secretary Of War Oh it's various rec
concentrations.
THE INDIANS.
The policy imausurltcd towards the In
'lians at the beginning Of the last Admins
tration has been steadily pursued, and be-
licvc with beneficial results. 1t will I've coli
tinucd with only such notifications rs time
anu experience may demonstrate rs ncces-
sary.
PUBLIC LANDS
The business of the General Land Office
exhibitsa material increase in all its branches
during the last fiscal year. During that
time there were disposed Of The public lands
:i,Gn, Cos acres, bein. an amount greater
by ,lGj, OBJ acres than was disposed Of the
preceding year. During the year ~. u.s..
l:'2 acres Of public land were surveyed an
increase in tho AMOUNT surveyed the pre-
vious year of 1,O37, 1913 acres. and Which,
added to tho. area previously. surveyed,
aggregates 1854. s9s acres, which have
been surveyed, leaving l,2iS,5Ot acck Of
the public lands still unsurvcycd. /
l would recommend for your favorable
consideration the passage Of IN act fori the
ADMlTTANCE OF COLORADO
~ State in the Union. 1t possesses all the
clements 1T - prosperous agricultural and
mineral community, ana / ueiicvc mas :.
population t" justify such admission. In
this connection ! would also recommend
the encouragement Of Il canal for the bur-
pose Of
IRRIGATION =
from the Eastern slope If the Rocky Mm(nt-
aims to the Missouri river. As rule am
opposed to the donating of public lands for
internal improvements owned and controlled
by private corporations, hut in this instance
| would make al exception. Between the
Missouri river and R"cky Mountains there
is an area or belt Of public land Of from
three hundred To live hundred miles in
width, perfectly valneless for the occupation
Of man. for want Of sufficient rain to secure
the growth Of any products. An ir.isating
canal would make productive Il belt, rs
wide rs the supply Of water could bc made
to spread owe, across this entire country,
and would secure y Gordon Of settlements
connecting the present population of the
mountain aud mining regions with that If
the older States. All the land reclaimed
would Lc clear gain il alternate sections
We're retained by the government. would
suggest that the reclaimed sections be
thrown open to entry under the homestead
law, and sold u actual settlers at very low
prices. l renew my previous rccom,nen-
dation 10 Congress fora
GENERAL AMNESTY.
The number engaged in the rebellion,
labOring under Acknowledgement is very
small. but enough to keep up constant irri-
tation. No possible danger can ensue to
the government by restoring them to
eligibility to hold office