The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-12-14
Report OF the Secretary of the In.
terror.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.
The report begins with consideration of In
tcndcnt ard agents show progress and steady im-
proyement, giving most satisfactory evidence OF
the gradual advancement Of the Indian in the
habits of industry and development OF agricul-
tural ability and disposition Each year adds
greatly to the total number Of acres cultivated by
Indian labor and most grati Ing results in the in
creasing number OF laborers and amount of pro-
ducts. Personal Industry with its practical les
SONS of the benefits and increased comforts it
cures, and growing taste and desire for cduCa-
ton must be relied upon as the great elements in
worling out the problem of Indian civilization.
The Secretary declares that. mo matter what
particular policy may be pursued in regard to the
indian, believe that the one feature or educating
him and making him self-Srpporting, or As nearly
so as possible, must always be steadily adhered
10. The alternative cannot fail to be gradual eX-
tinCtion of the race. If he is to be taught. the
success must depend upon the teacher. and the
best material attainable should be secured and
paid accordingly. The soone: he is taught to pro-
vide for his own support, the earlier the Govern
ment will he relieved thcrefrom'
In rela ion to the SiouZ he says: "The unchecked
course of this band was one the eatest draw
b2c&s To the success OF our agents among the re-
naming Sioux and other bands IT. Dakota and
Montana. and it became necessary to turn them
over to the War Department to be brought in upon
the reservations. This is being rapidly done and
but for the disastrous and sad fate of Gen. Gus
and his brave command, VOL have been con-
summaled in all probability with slight loss to our
forces.
For the zen "a government OF the Indians the
Commits ion recommends three principles OF pol
icy: The concentration of all the indians upon
few rose yations acceptance by them Of lands in
severaltv. and the extension over ITEM of the
United States law and Jurisdiction Of the United
States courts, and consequent diss oluton of tribal
organization.
LEGISLATION is asked for the Indian TERRITORY.
The report declares that 1.-THE the idea of con
sdern9 and treating the various tribes in the In
dan Territory as possessing sort OF independent
power and nationatyis cone away with, the earlier
i..i1
barraSsments which now surround the question OF
their government The most Of these people have
made great advancement in civilization md macy
are iii to embrace the full advantages of citizen
ship. They are under the care OF the Government
Gs much rs any other portion of its
people, and it is as responsible. and in some re-
spccts more responsible for their welfare. There
is no reason why he laws and jurisdiction OF the
courts should not be extended over them and they
be treated The same as any other like portion Of
our population, and some form of Territorial GOV.
ernment devised which shall secure for them MS
guaranteed, the exclusive occupancy CT their Ter.
ritory by Indians and, while procctin. them from
the cncroachments OF the whites, provide the nee
essary means for the protection and government
OF themselves"
The successful remo,al TO their reservations of
various tribes is commented on. and it is urged
that faith be Kept with the Indian and that strict
legislation / c q 10 the prohibition OF the sale
of liquor 10 any Indian aDyw here
During the year u sos 5i7.25 Of public
lands were Surveyed, ma ing, with the quantity
previously survc ed. 102n59.6l1H acres, and leav
ing vet TO be rveyed 10 665 24i53 acres The
q antity Of land taken up under the homestead
and timber Culture acts is 66i So greater
tban that reported last year. As these entries are
generally by actual settlers the H. crease is at nee
gratifying and enco raging
The total sales for the fiscal year are pl ced at
6,52l.26.36 acres, and cash receipts 81 i47,215s5
The work Of the Patent Office shows crafty |
ing increase in rcee pts and dec in expendi
tnfes. with slight increase in the amount OF la
Dor performed From Oct t. 1875 10 Sent 4 1s7G |
tile total receipts from all sources were $7s7, IS
an increase over the previous yeir of $50 30 ss |
During the same period the expenditures were |
1851 .637i6 or Sf7 1850 less than those for the
previous year. The number or applications for |
patents was Fad, an increase over the former
year Of $40. The number Of patents issued in
GLIDING reissues and designs was 1871 an in
crease over former year of 1,,Sl,