The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-12-13

opinions of his inaugural address. In
consideration of the fact that his views
on the question are generally known, he
has evidently thought it unnecessary to
discuss the subject at length. No allu-
sion is made directly to the differences
which have existed between the Senate
and the Executive with respects to
appointments, nor is there anything in
the message which shows the disposition
on the part of the President to quarrel
with the Senate, or encroach in any way
upon the prerogatiyes of that body.
FOREIGN.
The President favors the acceptance
of the invitation of France to attend the
Exposition next year, believing that
well selected exhibition of the products
of American industry on that occasion,
will tend to stimulate international
commerce and immigration, as well as to
promote the traditional friendship be-
tween the two countries. He says the
question of Extradition between the
United States and Great Britain has
been happily settled. On the Mexican
question he Says that the revolution,
which recently occurred in Mexico, was
followed by the accession of the success
full party to power and the installation
of its Chief General, Porfrio Diaz, in the
Presidential Office. 1t has been the Gus
tom Of the United States, when such
changes of Government have heretofore
occurred in Mexico, to recognize and
enter into official relations with
the de .focto Government as soon as it
should appear to have the approval of
the Mexican people, and should manifest
disposition to adhere to the obligations
of treaties and international friendship.
In the present case such official reCogni-
ton has been deferred by the occur
rences on the Rio Grande border, the
records of which have already been
communicated to each House of Con-
gress, in answer to their respective
resolutions Of inquiry. Assurances have
been received that the authorities at the
seat of the Mexican Government have
both the disposition and power to pre-
vent and punish such unlawful depre-
dations. It is earnestly to be hoped that
events may prove these assurances to be
we'll founded. The best interests of
both countries require the maintenance
of peace on the borders, and the de-
velopment of commerce between the
two Republics. 1t is gratifying to add
that this temporary interruption of
official relations has not prevented due
attention by the representatives, of the
United States in Mexico to the probation
of American citizens as far as practica-
BILE, nor has it interfered with the
prompt payment of the amounts due
from Mexico or the United States, under
the treaty of July 4, 1868, and the
awards of the Jeint Commission.
sHERMAN's REPORT.
Secretary Sherman, in his report, does
not ask for any additional legislation to
enable him to execute the resumption
act, and the President, in his message,
agrees with the Secretary. If Congress
was disposed to favor resumption, some
additional laws might be asked for, but,
under the circumstances, the President
and Secretary both think none should
be, and they will stand by-the act of
January 1, 1879.
The Secretary also maintains the re-
sumption act does not require the can
collation. of the $300,000,000 United
States notes which remain after the
greenback currency has been re-
duced to that maximum, and it may
be left in circulation, always changea-
BILE at the Sub-Treasuries for gold coin.
| Affairs of the War, Navy and Post
Office departments receive brief mention.
The recommendations of the Chiefs of
departments are generally approved.
INDIAN QUESTION.
| In treating of the subjects which
come under the Interior Department,
special prominence is given the Indian
question. The President insists that
good faith should be preserved with the
Indians. He is very emphatic upon
this point. The first step toward civ
ilizing the Indians recommended is
by the encouragement of hunting, al
lowing them only small supply OF
arms and ammunition, and persuading
them to exchange their ponies fol
cattle. This the President thinks will
destroy or keep in check their warlike
spirit. AS fast as the Indians abandon
hunting. the President believes they
should be collected upon a smaller mum
Der Of reservations and taught agricul
ture and herding, and in teaching then
peaceful pursuits their natural taste.
should be considered, and those who
preferred cattle raising to farming
should be permitted to choose their oc
cupation.
1t is recommended that the jurisdic
ton of the United States Court be ex
tended to protect the Indians, and tina
an Indian police, composed of Indians
be established. Compulsory education
is recommended for Indian children
the farms supported by the government
to be used for the instruction of you'll
in the schools, and the farmers them
selves, and gives necessary advice Oh tn
reservation. Indian labor alone i
recommended. The President refers t,
Secretary Schurz's Indian investigations
and speaks of their good results. Legis
lation is asked providing for the NOR
certain discovery and prevention o
abuses in the Indian service.
The message contains paragraphs o.
the District of Columbia, Agriculture
Department, Washington Monument
recommending its completion, and o.
several other subjects of minor import
ance.