The New York herald., 1879-12-12

where it will probably remain for several months.
there being strong opposition to its passage.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
wAsmssros. Dec. II. 1879.
WHERE, SHALL. THE uTEs 60 |? ma i.,far
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs this morn
ing took up the Ute Indian question presented by
tho Joint resolution Of Senator Hill. of Colorado,
providing negotiations to obtain the consent Of
the hostles for the extinguishment OF their title
to the Ute reservation In Colorado, and for thore
moval Of all the Utes from that State and their
s'settlement in the Indian Territory else
where" Both of the Colorado Senators appeared
before the committee to present their views
on this subject. Mr.. Teller argued that the Utes
tribe have forfeited their treaty rights. and that
there is therefore no need to obtain their "con-
sent to removal. Hence he specially objected to
the clause which seemed to imply that such consent
is necessary. Mr. Hill informed the committee that
he considered this clause entirely immaterial.
because negotiation" implies consent. He
therefore had no objection to its being
stricken out, for his object was simply to
effect the removal Of the Utes in the
most speedy manner practicable. and he believed the
enactment of this measure. either with without
the suggested amendment. would accomplish that
purpose. Mr.. Teller. in reply. expressed his opn-
ion that the retention Of this clause in the bill
would be equivalent to giving the Utes notice that
thoy could go remain, just as they
saw At, and this choice should not be given
them. The committee thereupon unanimously
agreed to recommend the passage Of Mr. Hills joint
resolution, with the single amendment above indi-
Gated 1t subsequently reported to the Senate.
which body, motion Of Senator Cockrel. of Mis-
souri, further amended it by striking the refer
10 md vii lin hat
the negotiations shall be directed toward the settle
ment OF the Utes 'in suitable place not In the
Indian Territory"
The text of the joint resolution passed by tho
Senate is follows:-
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tves. That the Secretary of the Interior be and he is
hereby authorized and empowered. through COM
mission of five to be appointed by the Presi
dent or by direct negotiations us he may deem best
dams in Colorado as have not by acts OF hostility
against the United States otherwise forfeited
their rights under existing treaties for the ex-
tnguishment Of their title to their reservation said
State and for their removal and settlement in
suitable place not in the Indian Territory and that
the said Secretary OF tho Interior shall report
proceedings under this resolution to Congress for
its consideration and approval, the of such
negotiation to be paid by tho United States. for
which purpose the sum OF $4,000 or much
thereof as may be necessary is hereby appro-
prated out of any moneys in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated.
THE TRADE MARKS AGITATION.
The subcommittee of the House Committee
Manufactures consisting of Represen tatves McCoid
Hall and Beae to-day reported favorably to the full
committee on the joint resolution of Mr.. McCoid.
which proposes amendment to the constitution,
to give to Congress ''for the promotion trade
manufactures. and to carry into effect international
treaties the power to grant, protect aud regulate the
exclusive right to adopt and trade marks.
This amendment is to be valid when ratified by the
Legislatures of threo-fourths of the States" The
report unanimously adopted by the full
mittee and Mr. McCoid was instructed to report the
bill in the House at the earliest opportunity.
The report Of the subcommittee which sent
the printer to-day reviews At length the entire sub
ject and leads to the necessities under treaty
obligations which suggested the present measures.
It says:ICongress in the act OF ls7o as-
marks under the provision OF tho constitution
relating to patents and copyrights. Under that act
ment received in fees $2l1.750. Treaty obliga-
tons have been entered into with Great Britain.
Austria. France. Russia. Germany. Belgium and
Brazil. All classes of business have awakened the
fact that manufacture and trado require the
tonal and international protection of trade
marks. At this juncture the commercial
world Is astonished to find that tho United
to grant and regulate them. This has been finaliy
decided by the supreme Court at the October term,
1872 such Is shown TO 90 the occasion and tho me-
mi.iccs report discusses two questions ia relation
TO its propriety sand necessity :First--Is the sub
this additional power to the general government?
Seconds it a msttor which requires the logisla-
tive control OF the national govern ent instead of
the local control OF the several States? In
response to tho nrst question the commit
tee urge tho necessity OF protecting the peo-
pie who arc tho innocent purchasers Of
manufactured goods from aud and postio ms, us
well ms the importance OF encouraging the CONNER
ing trade and commerce and placing them
equality with those of other countres in this respect
In short. they would encourage the general use Of
trade marks AS tho insignia OF honesty aud popularity
under which the Manufacturer sails to the worlds
tee answers lit is q national interest. and,
as is the with patents and copy rights,
in Congress. Trade marks not and cannot be,
confined to state lines No State adequately
protect her own citizens. much less those Of other
States, In the exercise Of their right State
criminal law can be framed to roach the Offenders
against them. Tho treaty making power, of which
this has become an important incident. Is solely
within national control Other nations have
made this subject OF national interest
and protection; na. The % acts OF Great britain britain.
and other nations cited. Tho large received
fees under tho acts of Congress declared
constitutional ust, In justice to the parties inter-
ested, bo refunded, unless this amendment TO
adopted and legislation had to preserve tho
and all further fees this source
must likewise DO stopped. The report concludes
with earnest appeal for the passage of the resou
lures sitting this winter may have an opportunity
to ratify 1t.
CHECK ON THE PACIFIC RAILROADS
A general ordor has just been published at the
War Department for the information aud govern
ment Of all concerned. embodying the circular
Gently issued by the Secretary OF the Treasury
cerning compensation to tho following railroads =;
Union Pacific. Central Pacific. Kansas Pacific. Con-
trail Branch linton Pacific and the Sioux City and
Pacific Railroad. The circular quotes section