Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-01-23

command the SINE. 1t pay be l!i1lsti;il
for the people OF a Territory to ask the
military authorities OF the United States to
assign particular officer to command the
troops serving temporarily in the Terri
tory. but it is unusual for a Territory 10
he overr,ln b, Indians every year for want
Of an able and energetic officer to com
mand the troops serving therein. General
Miles has shown himself to be an able and
energetic of Ger. as his record OF two years
service in the District Of the Yellowstone
clearly demonstrates. His assignment to
command all the military forces in this
Territory would reass,Irp every border set
tier. and would encourage 81 elements in
every locality heretofore regarded rs dan
gerous. and in ease he should ask assist
ance. our people would respond to his call
and serve as CALAMITY rs any troops. |
respectfully recommend that the Leyisl,-
turc me,nOrialiZe the President. asking tie
organization Of Montana into Il Depar-
ment. and the assignment OF tneval Mile,
to command the same.
The British Government continues to
afford an asylum for all the hos lie Indians
that may seek protection in her territory.
The safety OF orr people requires that they
should be removed far into the interior of
that country. Their present location hear
he line makes them Il standing menace to
the peace and prosperity of this Territory
again urge upon the Legislative As
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TO enable the collection. t
printing and distribution of matter de-
Scriptive of the resources ard climate of :
Montana. | suggest that this work be E: :
trusted to Il boaia! of officers composed of
the Territorial Auditor. Territorial Treas
lrcr and Territorial Superintendent, of
Public Instruction.
respectfully urge that You memorabilia
: Congress- to continue the annual appropri-
ltion for improving the navigation OF the
Missouri river. and that the Yellowstone
liver be included in the appropriation. ,
Former Legislatures have failed to fix
he fees OF Clerk Of the Supreme Court.
This duty YOU should not omit to dis
barge at the present session.
The change made in the statute of iinita-
ions by the last Legislative Assembly WAS :
nwisc. ant; was not dcman, led by the best
interests OF the people. recommend that
he former law on that subject be restored
The law in relation to proceedings be-
Ore Justices of the Peace should! be amend
d by simplifying the rules of proceedings,
nj providing for stay OF execution tor a
'asonab!e period on all judgments render
/ in justice courts. by the judgment debit
r giving security on the docket for the
aymrnt of the Judgment when the stay
xpires.
The Utah and Northern railroad is rap
ly approaching the Territory. and ;,ssur-
ices are given out that it will reach our
order during the present year. Simulta-
eOuSly with the completion of this road
to Montana. will come a large influx of
Dpu)ation and wealth. which will give
Nv impetus to our present industries. and
augurate new ones that will add TO our
and wealth.
1t is claimed with great plausibility by 2
e projectors and builders Of this road.
at it is but due to their enterprise in
Hiding the road two hundred miles over
country that is OF but little value. to =
ach Montana. that the road constructed
Montana should be exempt for taxation
r 4 number of years.
While | have always held that it was not
visible for the people the Territory to
ant money subsidy to railroad corpora.
ms. yet believe that it is not only req n
nable. but just. that you should exempt
e Utah and Northern railroad from taxa
IN for such period as may appear lust
the people of the Territory and the
nd.
We are yet limited in our ability to pay
Dney subsidies to encourage enterprises
the benefit of the Territory. but we are
h in our ability to exempt great enter
lses from taxation. TIL subject will.
We no doubt, be presented to You in
'ctical form. and trust you will give it
;,lm and impartial consideration. free :
IN bias and prejudice. only keeping in
w the rights of the pc >ple and the pros -
rity of the Territory.
In conclusion. accept the assurance of
: hearty cooperation in the work of the
sion. III
IF. POTTS. "
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. N
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