The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-23
Sitting Bull as a Subject of
Diplomacy.
HIS ANNOYANCE OF THE BLACKFEET
Radical Movement in Civil
Service Reform.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

General Sheridan, transmitted by the latter to Wash
ngson, was laid before the Cabne, meeting today II
reports that the Mexican Commandant General Trc-
VINO crossed the river to the American side and paid
visit TO General Ord, who welcomed him
with the soldiers courtesy OF a review ana
dress parade The subjec; OF the Instructions 10
eral Ord with reference to the pursuit OF Mexican
narauders discussed al the interview aud General
Ord reports that "a good understanding was had
between regarding cooperation OF troops ON
both sides Of the river IN necessary pursuits"
The action Of General Trcvino In obedience
to direct orders TO him from Daz Tho visit OF General
Trevno to General Ord, and their agreement for
operation TO suppress the cattle thieves is
tho Mexican chessboard by which Dinz calls q
most embarrassing check TO the plans of Lcrdo.
In meeting the emergency provoked by the instruc-
tons TO General Ord Diaz's genius soldier in
spred him with what will ut once DO seen Is = most
sagscous policv. Instead OF resoDtng the notion Of
the United States government Daz dospatches
TO General Trcvino call upon General Ord and to
assure him both Of the desire OF Mexico assist him
In carrying out his instructions and OF the willingness
OF the Mexican government that he should pursue the
marauders across tho border when such pursuit
made necessary by the circumstances Of the OCCASION
Pronunciamentos and revolutions born In North
Mexico, where the material for revolving army
is supplied from among the gucrlllas and cattlo
thieves Of that wild region. The successful rcvo-
lutions have started there. Lcrdos return
To the Presidency he by this old
route-namaiy, by Northern Mexico and through the
agency OF pronunciamento there Grasping the op-
portunity afforded him by tho United States govern.
In the Instructions to General Ord Diaz SEXES
the chance to suppress and overwhelm the material
OF q revolution. He not only invites General Ord to
the river scatter and rout tho men who
would MAKE the RANK aud die OF Lcrdo's
rising, bat he turns the Mexican forces themselves
aid in making the dispersal Of this element CON-
plete as possible As further conseQ nence OF this
pocy any force Invading Mexico In the interest OF
Lerdo would fail to find the necessary supplies of
cattle with which to feed ITSELF The country almost
devoid OF agriculture, It's people have literally lived
of Of their neighbors in Texas, upon whom
they have got into the habit OF depending for
meat. The invaders would not be permitted base OF
supplies the American side Of the Rio Grande and
they could live on the invaded country only by the
NEST desperate Ssragsng,.f w. OH lsx therefore,
has forestacd Lerdo and possessed himself Of the
defensive adv antaGes 0y adopting policy whicE
not only puts and cattle thevng but stops tho
suppiies of cattle on which Ledro's movemont would
largely depend Tor success. rho scattered cattle
thieves aud guerillas, with their occupations gono,
and never particular as to whose banner they fight
under, would enlist In Diaz' army aud depcte still
the elements from which the nucleus Of a revo-
iutionary movement would he obtained
Nor is there anything very novel In all this inferred
policy and strategy Of Diaz. Whom Macmillan was
In the City of Mexico, and Jusrez q fugitive
hovering the Rio Grande. the latter bded his time
until the French forces were withdrawn from Mexico
Thereupon he crossed the river, raised his banner
among the guerillas OF Northern Mexico and soon
after dcthroncd the usurpng Emperor. Diaz is de-
.ermned that Lerdo snail not profit BY the example
OF Juarez.
The following is General Sheridan's despatch:-
CHICAGO, June 90 1877.
To General +. d. TOWNSEND. Washington, D. G. =
Tho following despatch from General Ord dated Fort
Clake (Texas) Juno is, Is respectfully forwarded-
General Trevino, commanding the forces Of the
Bravo, and two OF his stall over with me from
Duncan. gave him review, &c. He went back yes
tcrday There is good understanding between us ON
the basis OF my instructions regarding promp
troops both sides OF the river In necessary pursuit
think he IS satisfied that nothing but good poss-
up. H. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant General"
SITTING BULL SUBJECT OF DIPLOMACY
TROUBLE ARISING FROM HIS PRESENCE IN
CANADA.
he famous Sitting Bull comes TO tho front in.
ternatona al nuisance. Alter worrying the War ONCE
at Washington for several years he the honor
being the subject OF discussion by the British
met II Is matter Of very recent history that Sitting
Bull the remnant OF his band OF Sioux, numbering
II is said nearly thousand Indians Of both sexes
took refuge In the British possessions OF North Amer
ica But unpleasant Is his presence there. and so
spprehensivc his neighbors OF future IN conduct
on his part that the Canadian government, is un-
derstood, is moving for his expulsion 1t
seems tina, Lord Duncrin, Governor General
of Canada had his attention called to tho cmbarrass
mcnts and annoyances iikcly TO arise from Sitting
Bulls presence among the Backce. Indians in Canada
and the matter has been made the subject of official
representation to tho British Cabinet and thence TO
the British Legation here with view OF inviting the
attention Of the United States government TO il as q
question involving international obligations II not
treaty rights rs 10 tho remedy.
Il will remembered that during his last Campaign
when the contest going against him, owl ng 20
tho close pursuit Of the United States troops sitting
Bull into the British possessions 10 visit
the Blackicct Indians, strong pcaceabie tribe living
beyond tho border In Canadian limits, to have smoke
with them for the purpose Of securing aid In
ammunition and men Tor tho Sioux In
dams, who were on the war path. The smoke
was had but resulted in comfort TO Sitting Bull,
whereupon he seut word that when his hands Sere
free no would SO up into the Backfest country and
hold responsible for failure 70 him with
men and munitions OF war He has called upon them;
but as tho Blackfeet q numerous and bravo
people they have not yet been intertered !
with. Just here begins the difficulty which the
British government Is called TO confront The band
Of refugee Sioux are intruding upon the Backfcet
Indians having presented themselves ir a poverty |
stricken condition and without clothing or food.
They asking ammunition, that they NAV hunt |
to keep themselves from starving. Besides |
the apprehensions which the Blackicct have !
OF provocution which may from
the vagabond condition OF these lawlcss |
and desperate Indians, tho former injured to the
extent OF being obliged to furnish them subsistence
and other supplies IRON thor abundant
stores. Hence they have made representation that
IL is desirable the Canadian government should take
steps removal of the intcropers back TO American
soil where they belong.
Accordingly these and additional facts have been