The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-12-03

troops In the Statss Of Louisiana, Alabama
Geofeia, FlOrida, South Carolina, North
Caroiina, kentucky. Tennesses, Arkansas
| Mississippi, Maryland and Virginia, ct the
time Of the election. Was zO04. This en-
braced the garrisons Of Ill the forts from
the Delaware 10 the Gulf Of Mexico.
Another trouble has arisen In Arkansas.
Article IS Of The constitution Of the State,
which was adopted In 1858. and upon the
approval Of which by Congress, the State
was restored 70 representation - one ofths
States Of the Union, provides. In effect. that
before any amendments proposed to
this constitution shall become . part
thereof they shall Be passed By two succes-
sive assemblies, and then submitted to and
ratified BY majority Of the electors Of the
State voting there on. On the 18th OF May,
1874, the Governor convened IN extra ses-
sion Of the General Assembly Of the State,
which, on the 18th Of the same month,
passed an &C. providing for 4 convention.
According 10 the election returns this was
approved by largo majority Of those quail
fled to vote thereon, and at the same cleo
ton, persons were chosen to oil al the
State. county and township Offices. The
Governor elected in 1879, for the term OF
four years, turned over his Office to the Gov.
ernor chosen under the new constitution,
whcreup0n the Lieutenant Governor,
also elected In 1872 for . term
Of four years, claiming to oct
- Governor, and alleging that the said
proceAdings by which the new constitution
was made, and the new rel Or UnnCcTs cic.s.
ed, were unconstitutional, illegal and void,
called upon me, ~ President. IN section
four, article four OF the constitution, 70 pro-
tect the State against domestic violence.
A. Congress II now In session, with the po-
itical affairs Of Arkansas have declined
to interfere. The whole subject Of execu-
tive interference with the affairs Of State
10 repugnant to public opinion, to the feel
ing of those who from their ofYlcial capaci-
~ must be used In such interpolation and
to him or those who must direct. Unless
most clearly on the side Of law.
such interference becomes . crime; with
out hearing. desire, therefore, that all
necessity for Executive direction In local
affairs may become unnecessary, and ALSO.
lutte. / invite the attention, not Of Con-
eress, but Of the people ofthe United States,
to the causes and effects Of these unhappy
questions. Is there not Q disposition on
one side to magnify wrongs and outrsges,
and on the other side TO belittle them or
justify them since public opinion has been
directed to violence and bloodshed, In re-
sistance to constituted authority ! sympa.
thize with their PROSTATE condition, and
would do all In my power to relieve themt
acknowledging that in some instances
they have had most trying governments
to live under, and very Oppressive
ones in the the way OF taxation for nominal
improvements, NOT giving benefits equal to
the hardships imposed. Bat can they pro.
claim themselves entirely irresponsible for
this condition! They cannot. Violence
has been rampant in some localities and
has further been justified or denied by
those who could have prevented 1t. The
theory Is raised that there 10 to be no further
interference on the part Of the general gov
eminent to protect citizens within State
when the State authorities fail to give pro.
lection. This Is great mistake. While /
remain executive, all the laws Of Congress
and the provisions Of the constition, includ-
ing the amendments added thereto, will be
enforced with rigor, with but the regret
that they should have added one jot or title
to the executive duties or powers.
Let there be fairness In the discussion OF
Southern questions, the advocates of both
or all political parties giving honest, truth.
full reports of the occurrences, condemning
the wrong and upholding the right, and
soon all will be we'll. Under the existing
condition the negro votes the Republican
ticket because he knows his friends are Of
that party. Many good citizen votes the
opposite, mot because he agrees with the
SIsei PriAGiBlsa 81 staas ynich separate
to negro rule. This 10 . most delusive cry.
Treat the negro q citizen and voter, az
ne 10 and must remain, and soop parties
will be decided, not on the color line, but
on principles, then we shall have no CON-
plant Of sectional interference.
JUDICIAL.
The report OF the Attorney General con-
tains valuable recommendations relating
to the administration Of justice in the courts
OF the United States, TO which invite your
attention. l respectfully suggest to Con.
gress the propriety OF increasing the mum.
Der OF Judicial districts in the United
States TO eleven, the present number being
nine, and the creation of two additional
Judgeships. The territory TO be travcrsed
by the Circuit Judges Is SO great and the
business of the courts 90 steadily incrcas-
ing that it is growing more and more i'm.
possible for them to keep up with the bust.
ness requiring their attention. Whether
this would involve the necessity of adding
two more Justices of the Supreme Court 10
the present number, submit 10 the judg
ment of Congress.
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
The attention Of Congress is invited To
the report of the Secretary OF the Interior
and to the legislation asked FOR by him
The domestic interests Of the people ART
more intimately connected with this de
partment than with either Of the other de
partments of the government. Its duties
have been added to from time to time unit
they have become so onerous that without
| the most perfect system and order 1t will b
| impossible for any Secretary Of the Interio;
to keep trace Of all the ofiicia
transactions, having his sanction ane
done in his name, and for which
he is held personally responsible
The policy adopted for the management Of
Indian affairs, known as the Peace Policy
| has been adhered TO with most beneficial
results. 1t il confidently hoped that few
years more will save our frontier from In
| dian depredations. I commend the rec
ommendation of the Secretary for the ex
tension Of the homestead laws TO the Indi
| ans. and for some sort of territorial govern
ment for the Indian Territory. A grea
majority of the Indians occupying THU
Territory are believed 70 be incapable o
maintaining their rights against the NOR,
civilized and enlightened man. Any ter
ritorial form Of government given them
therefore, should protect them in thei
homes and property for period Of at leas
twenty years, and before It's final adoption
should be ratified by a majority of thos
effected. The report Of the Secretary Q
the interior, herewith atracneO, gives muci
interesting statistical information which
abstain from giving an abstract OF, but re
fer you TO the report itself.
The act Of Congress providing the oatl
which pensioners must subscribe befor
drawing their pension, cuts off from thi
bounty few Of the survivors Of the war Q
1912, residing in the Southern States.
recommend the restoration of this bount
to all such. The number Of persons who's
names would be restored to the list OF pen
sioners Is not large. They are all old pei
sons, who could have taken no part In tn
rebellion, and the services for which the
were awarded pensions were in defense Q
the whole country.
The report of the Commissioner Of Ayr
culture, herewith submitted, contains sul
Restions Of much interest to the genera
public and refers to the approaching Ger
tennial and the part this department
ready to take in It,
OUR CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION.
feel that the nation at large Is intercs
ed In having this exposition success an
commend to Congress such action - wi
. secure greater general interest In It. A
ready many foreign nations have signine
, their intention to be represented at 1t.
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