The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-12-11

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Western States, the object Of which was the
by Unauthorized persons OF cers
ain lands in the Indian Territory ceded By
of to the g. indian
IN the 18th Of April issued proclamation
warming all persons against participation In
uch an attempt, and by the cooperation OF
checked. 1t is my purpose to protect the
lights of the Indian Inhabitants of that Terrific
y to the fun extent of the Executive; but 1t
srse an eS e
alton SO sparse, and 50 great q wealth OF un.
Issued resources, will be found more exposed
% the repetition of such attemPs az hap.
we're most densely settled, and the westward
movement of our population looked still more
Eagerly for fresh lands to occupy. Under
tanning the Indian Territory in it's present
state will greatly increase, and the Indian
Tribes inhabiting it would do well to prepare
,or s%ca e. c99SS e therefore fully
The Secretary OF the Interior on o recent oc-
casion to divide among themselves, in sever.
Atty, as large quantity of their lands as they
fee, instead of their present tribal ownership
in common, and consider I'm what manner the
OF their lands may be disposed Of BY
me me ;ax Tor their benefit By adopt
secure for themselves the value of their pos
sessions, and at the same time promote their
in civilization and prosperity than
state Of things In the Territory.
The question whether q change in the con-
troll of the Indian service should be made was,
Committee of both Houses for inquiry and re-
port. In my last annual message expressed
Inc hope that the decision of that question,
then in prospect, would arrest further agita-
to produce disturbing effect upon the service
rs well as the Indians themselves. Since then,
the Committee having reported the question
M vote IN tine
here stated, and in view of the fact that fur
Their uncertainty on this point will be calcu-
lated to obstruct other much-needed legisla-
ton, to weaken the discipline of the service
and to unsettle salutary measures now in
progress for the government and improve
ment of the Indians, respectfully recon-
at Its last session be permitted to stand.
TIMBER THEFTS.
The efforts made by the Department Of the
Of the U ni States have BEEN
tinued, and have met with considerable sue
cess. A large number of cases of trespass
have been prosecuted in the courts of the
trespassers offering to make payment to the
for the value of the timber
taken by them. The proceeds of
these prosecutions and settlements turned
into the Treasury far exceed in amount the
sums appropriated by Congress for this pur-
pose. A more important result, however,
consists in the fact that the destruction of our
cases still occur, has been greatly reduced in
extent, and it is probable that if the present
policy is vigorously pursued, and sufficient
provision 70 tn ;a enc MADE Dy congress, sncn
be entirely suppressed, except in the Terrific
ries, where timber for the daily requirements
of the population cannot, under the present
state of the law, be otherwise obtained.
/ therefore earnestly invite the at
tention of Congress to the recommends
ton made by the Secretary of the
Interior, that a law be enacted enabling the
to sell timber from the public
lands without conveying the fee where such
lands are principally valuable for the timber
such sales to be SO regulated as to
auirements, while at the same time guarding
against sweeping destruction OF the forests.
The enactment of such law appears to be-
come more pressing necessity every day.
THE AGRICULTURAL BUREAU.
NY recommendations in former messages
are renewed in favor of enlarging the facili-
ties of the Department of Agriculture. Asri.
culture is the leading interest and the per
abundance Of agricultural productions a.. as
compared with our home consumption aud
the largely increased and highly profitable
market abroad which we have enjoyed
indebted for our present prosperity az
a people. We must look to its con.
tinued maintenance for substantial resource
There is no branch of industry in which labor,
directed by scientific knowledge, yields such
increased production in comparison with I'M
skilled labor, and no branch of the public
service to which the encouragement of liberal
appropriations can be more appropriately ex-
tended. The omission to render such aid is
not a wise economy, but on the contrary un-
dOubtedly results in losses of immense sums
annually that might be saved through we'll
directed efforts by the Government to pro
mote this vital interest. The results al.
ready accomplished, with the very limit.
ed means heretofore placed at the com.
mand of the Department of Agriculture,
is an earnest Of what may be expected
with increased appropriations for the several
purposes indicated in tie report of the Com.
missioner, with view to placing the Depart.
prosecute more effectively the objects for
which it is established. Appropriations are
needed for a more complete laboratory, for
the cf Veterinary Division
crease of force. The requirements for these
and other purposes indicated in the report of
the Commissioner, under the head of "Imme-
diate Necessities of the Department." will not
in the interest of agriculture.
EDUCATION.
It is gratifying to learn from the Bureau of
the extent to which educational
privileges throughout the United States have
been advanced during the year. No more
Fundamental responsibility rests upon Con.
gress than that of devising appropriate meas
ures of financial aid to education, supple
mental to local action In States and Terrific
ries, and in the District of Columbia. The
eminent has not only furnished the basis for
the support of the cOmmOn-schOOl system of
the newer States, but laid foundations for the
maintenance of their universities. of colleges
of agriculture and mechanic art. Measures
in accordance with this traditional policy for
the further benefit OF all these interests, and
the extension of some advantages to every
portion OF the country, # is hoped will re-
THE CAPITOL LIBRARY.
To preserve and perpetuate the National
should be among the foremost cares
of the National Legislature. The library gath.
with any suitable accommodations for its rap
stores. The magnitude and
importance of the collection, increased, as II
copyright, by domestic and foreign exchanges
and by the scientific library of the SmithsOn
ian Institution, call for building accOmmOda
lions which shal! be at once adequate ana IRE
which should provide for the pressing neces.
stiles of the present and for the vast increase
of the Nations books in the future, Is q mat.
Congress. It is earnestly recommended as q
measure which should unite all suffrages, and
which should no longer be delayed.
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
The Joint Commission created by the act OF
Congress of August 2, 1876, for the purpose OF
and directing the completion of
the ashington National monument, of which
the President is a member, has
given careful attention to this subject, and
already the Strengthening of the foundation
has SO far progressed as to insure entire sue
cess of this part of the work. A massive layer
of masonry has been introduced he.
low the original foundation, widening the
base, increasing the stability Of the
structure and rendering it possible to
carry the shaft to completion. 1t Is earnestly
that such further apprOpria-
ton be made for the continued prosecution
of the work as may be necessary for the
compile ton of this National monument at an
early Gay.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
In former messages, impressed with the
importance of the subject, have taken 90
casion to recommend to Congress the adOp-
ton of a generous policy toward the District
of Columbia. The report Of the Com
missioners of the District, herewith
contains suggestions and
to all Of which !
invite your careful atten-
ton. / ask your early and favorable consid-
Grafton Of the views which they express - to
urgent need of legislation for the reclamation
Of the marshes of the Potomac and it's eastern
branch within the limits Of the city, andfor the
repair Of the streets Of the Capital, heretofore
almost impossible and q source of imminent
danger to the health OF its citizens. The
means at the disposal Of the Commissioners
are wholly inadequate for the accomplishment
of these important works, and should be sup
v,lomonfnd nv timely AnnrODri0fiOna from