The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-04-05

view OF the manifest and strong on
position TO it. 1t is said the Presi-
dent has announced that the Senate,
which was so prumpt TO confirm any
one whom he might send in when
the state patronage was being gmade
up at the commencement of his pre-
sent tenn now opposes the most i'm
portant and special nominees which
he sends in. He has not got over the
effect of this disaffection, notably in
the case of Shepherd when he WAS
nominated as one OF the Commission
ers of the District. He has observed
this opposition growing up against
him and in some cases he resents
1t as he did in selecting the appoin-
tees for federal Offices. notably in H.
linois, without consulting Senators
or delegates of the State from which
these parties are to be appointed.
The Senate proposes, some Senators
say,Tte show him that they can exer-
else check on his waywardness.
Some Illinois nominees have not yet
been confirmed and it is not impos-
sibie that the Senate may have a
rupture with him after the manner
of Sumner with johnson.
During discussion in executive
session to-day Wadleigh delivered a
philippe against Butler, and called
him plainly some very severe names.
The Senators left the chamber look
ing moody and disgusted. Wadieigh
Is reported to have said to the Presi-
dent that Butler was not the kind of
man who should have influence in
appointments. Well posted Senators,
but who are Indifferent to the contest
say however. that Mr.. Dana will not
be confirmed.
Later-Dana's nomination was re-
jected by vote of &c toll.
Gen. Sherman on tho Indian QUESTION.
Gen. Sherman has written a letter
to the committee on Indian affairs
recommending the transfer of the In
dian Bureau to War Department. He
says: 1.-The military authorities are
already charged with the duty of
keeping peace. am sure they will
be better able TO accomplish this end
ifinterested with the issue of annui-
ties, whether Of Money, food or cloth
ing. The Indians, more especially
those who occupy the vast region
west of the Missouri from the Rio
Grande to the British line, are nat
ural warriors, and have always look
ed to the military rather than the
civil agents of the government for
protection or punishment and were
the troops to be withdrawn instant
war would he the result. If It be the
policy of the government as l believ
it is, to save the remnant of these
tribes, it can only be accomplished
by and through military authority.
These will obey orders and enforce
any line of policy that may he pre-.
scrihed for them by law or regula-
tions. Sooner or later these Indians,
say the Sioux, Cheyennes, Arapa-
hoes, Kiowas and Comanches, must
be self supporting and pursue farm
ing and mechanical arts, now so OBJ
noxious to their natures and tradi-
tions. Any hope OF their becoming
agricultural. Is hardly to he expected,
but the Indians see the buffalo, elk,
antelope, deer, and large game fnst
disappearing and they must raise cat
tie and sheep or starve. This, in my
opinion, is the proper direction to
turn their attention and the army,
which is the best friend the Indians
ever had, is the proper agency to o
| it.
The Silver Coin Bill.
The Senate finance committee took
up the House silver coin bill to- day
aud discussed it. Very strong oppo-
sition to some points in the bill was
manifested, and the committee ad-
iourned without coming to a conclu-
sion, agreeing, however, to discuss
the measure again Thursday.
/ Inc Reason why.
NJ General G. A. Custer was before
the Clymer committee to-day and
testified rs follows:
.Q.-Why was it that you and other
army officers have not given infor-
nation of these abuses on the from
tier, of which you have testified?
A.-Because of an order dated
March 18th, 1873, as follows: .Ist,
That no officer, active or retired shall
directly or indirectly without being
called upon by proper authority, So
licit suggest or recommend action by
members of Congress for or against
military affairs. Second All petit
tions to Congress by officers relative
to subjects Of military character will
forwarded through the General of
the army and the Secretary of War
for their action and transmittal. Sd!
An officer visiting the seat of gov
ernnent during Congressional ses-