Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-12
WASHINGTON
The MOdoc situatfsn-whato Candy
Says.

which Gen. Candy states that he had seen
the instructions sent 10 the Peace Commits
sioner by the Secretary of the Interior, and
continues:
If the Modocs surrender as prisoners OF
war the General Government would have
paramount and exclusive jurisdiction over
the cases of all. The same result would
be secured by treaty, but ERE not treaties
with the Indian tribes prohibited by recent
legislation? A reservation within the limits
OF either California or Oregon would not
bar State Jurisdiction until after its cession
by those States, snd would have no retrac-
tive effect, and for crimes committed within
the limits of such reservation, it is doubt
ful, under Justice Miiler's decision in the
Kansas reservation cases, whether the State
jurisdiction would not prevail. The muir
ders Of the citizens were committed beyond
the limits of any reservation and within
the jurisdiction of the two States, and of
course anterior to any arrangement with
the Modocs. l do not question the
ri ht or power of the General Gov
ernment to make any arrangement that
may be thought proper, but think they
should make such as to secure permanent
peace, together with liberal and just treat
ment of the Indians. Ia my Judgment, per-
manent peace cannot be secured If they are
allowed to remain in this immediate neigh
borhood. The Modocs are now sensible
that they cannot live in peace on Lost river,
and have abandoned their claim to it, but
wish to be left in the Lava Beds. This
means license to plunder and stronghold
TO retreat to, and was refused. Their last
proposition is to come in and have an op-
nrfr Nv of lonlrtrfr for
far away, and if they are sincere in this, the
trouble will be soon ended. But there has
been so much vacillation and duplicity in
their talks that l have hesitated about re-
porting until some definite result was at
tanned. All the movements of the troops
have been made deliberately and cautious
ly, so as to avoid collision and to impress
the Indians that we have no unfriendly in
tent. Thus far we have succeeded very
well, but their conduct has given so much
reason to apprehend that they are only try
ing to gain time, that have organized
party of scouts to operate with the troops,
if they should 60 to the mountains or renew
hostilities.
The Cabinet Session
To-day was of two hours duration and no
subject of unusual import under considera-
tion. The Postmaster General and Secre-
taries Robson and Belknap were absent.
Department du sud.
Gems. Sherman and Mcdowell had an
interview with the President this morning
Mcdowell, who commands the Military Di-
vision of the South, has been for several
months on an inspecting tour in his divis-
ion with view of making such changes of
the posts and concentration of troops as will
secure greater economy in expenditures.
He will leave for bis headquarters at Louis
vile in a few days.
The Treasury Bulletin.
Legal tenders outstanding $685., 1856, ,547.
The Chinese Mission.
The resignation of Frederick d. Low as
Minister to China has been received at the
Stale Department. 1t is reported that Sem
ator Cole, of California, will be Lows sue
cessor.
MOdOc Mediation Played.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-THE peace
disguised with the Modocs
have returned to camp. There is no hope
for peace. Riddles squad met to-day to
have one more talk, probably the last. The
troops are expecting orders to march on
The Lava Bed at any moment.
Movement Among
Spanish Volunteers i'm Cuba.
Special to the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Fears are en-
here that change of policy is
about to take place among the Spanish vol
unteeTs in Cuba, which win give our Gov
considerable trouble. For some
time past the volunteers have had the
virtual management and direction of affairs
in Cuba. This was especially so under the
monarchy, with which the volunteers were
closely allied. 1t is well known that they have
DO admiration for the Spanish Republic and
lat they regard the United States with
peculiar aversion. The latest dispatches
from Cuba are to the effect that the vol
unteers are maturing plans for taking pos
session of the island, and wrestling it from
Spain. La case of any revolution of this |
kind, It is believed that little respect
would be shown for either the lives or the |
property of American citizens. The vol
unteers would murder and cOnfscate at |
will. They would not re gard themselves |
as bound by the treaties now existing be- |
tween the United States and Spain, and es- |
pecially those relating to the Spanish posses |
5ions in America. In view of such contin- |
gency, the Administration will probably |
strengthen our naval force in Cuban waters,
and adopt such measures as will insure |
protection to the lives and property of |
American citizens in Cuba.
POmerOy.
1t is asserted that Pomeroy is working |
assiduously to succeed Cald veil in the |
Senate. He has sent his paid agents
already out into Kansas to work up his |
chances. Kansas politicians concede, how
ever, that whoever is selected by Gov. |
Osborne for the temporary succession, will |
succeed before the Legislature when it |
comes TO make a choice.
Caldwell has announced that he has |
abandoned politics forever, and that here
after he will devote himself to commercial |
pursuits.
Fulton Removed from the Baltimore |
SurVeyOrship.
Postmaster General Creswell has shown |
his strength with the President by having |
The faith 'ul Fulton removed from the Sur |
of the port at Baltimore. This is |
the last Federal intrenchment occupied by |
his once powerful family, four brothers of |
which have done the Republic some ser
vice in civic positions since 1860. The |
relied upon by the Fultons was
civil service reform, added to the fact that
they were editors ofthe powerful Adminis-
tration organ at Baltimore. Against such
a declaration as this Creswell brought the
that during the lass campaign,
and before the Philadelphia Convention,
he Fultons. were extremely chary in regard
10 their advocacy of Grant, and only csme
around to his support after the overwhelm-
ng unaninty of his second nomination,
AID the absolute assurance that Greeley |
could not be elected. All other considera-
ions gave way TO this latter presentation of
,he case, and the Creswellites to-day have
been celebrating their last and greatest vic
ory. Charles Gilfn, the successor to Full
on, is not a native of Maryland, and the
lnly quality which he has TO recommend
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