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menls by the general government, but
will merely refer 10 the fact that Congress:
has already appointed committee on
transportation routes to the seaboard,
which has already made its report, and
will give further information from more
recent Investigations,
Considerable space is devoted to affairs
in Arkansas, the reasons given why he
declined to interfere 10 the recent Difficult
ties in that state, and no adverts 10 the
facts narrated in his special message 20
Cungress, in February, 1873, relative to
Louisiana, in which he said he had no
specific recommendation to make on the
subject, but, if there were any practical
way of removing these difficulties by leg
isiation, then be earnestly requested that
the question might be taken at shat ses-
of Congress. He was extremely anxious
10 avoid any pretense Of undue interior
cnce in state affairs, aud. if Congress diff.
fered with him as to what ought to be
done, he requested its immediate decision
to that effect, otherwise he should feel
obliged, as far as he could, by the exer-
else of legitimate authority, to put an
end to the unhappy controversy which
disturbed the peace and Frustrated the
business Of Louisiana, by the recognition
and support Of that government which
was recognized and upheld by the courts
of the state. 1t seemed advisable that
he should state which course he should
feel bound to pursue IN reference to the
matter, in the event Of no action being
taken by Congress at that time, but SUBJ
ject TO any satisfactory arrangements that
might be made by the parties to the con.
trovcrsy, and which Of all things was
the most desirable. 1t would be his
duty, so far as it might be necessary for
him to act, to adhere to the government
heretofore recognized BY him. The pres.
deut again submits this question to Con.
gress, and will continue to act as he has
heretofore acted relative to the affairs Of
Louisiana, unless otherwise controlled by
Congress.
The President reirerates his confidence
in the Indian peace policy. IF adhered
to he says it will produce additional ben
efcal results. aud ultimately free the
frontier of Indian depredations, He al.
ludes to the civil service reform, as close.
ly adhered to as the opposition manifested
against it permitted. Its results have
been made beneficial, having elevated the
capacity and tone of appointments in the
several departments of the government,
but it would be impossible TO continue the
reform without the direct support of Con-
gross, sanctioned by the people. He al
ludes to the reports Of the heads of the
several depar tments which accompany the
message, and calls attention to their re.
spective recommendations. He again rec
ommends the passage of law establish
Ing court for the adjudication of claims
of aliens against the government, a bill
for which purpose was introduced by
Judge Lawrence at the previous session
Of Congress. The President does not al. |
Jude to Utah affairs. the subject being
left open for future consideration. He
calls attention to the fact that Chinese
emigrants continue to be brought to the
country under the condition of slaves, ac-
cordlng to contract, and also women,
whose character is such as to demoraize !
the communities IN which they are loca-
ted, are brought over. He invites legis.
ton on this subject, saying it will be his
pleasure as well as duty to enforce any
law on the subject