River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-04

the coded territory with the exception OF the uu-
civilized native tribes, shall be adRlited 10 the
endowment OF all the rights OF citizens OF the nit
ed states, aud shall be maintained and proe eted
in the free enjoy Rlent of their liberty, property
and religion. The uncvilzed tribes are subject
10 such Jaws and regulations rs the I nited states
may from time time adopt in regard 70 the ao'
original tribes Of that country
Rota the obligations OF this treaty. and the ns-
eessties of the people require that some organ
ICED form of government over The territory OF
Alaska be adopted.
There appears 10 be no law for the arrest OF
persons charged with common-law onsncGs. sueh
as assault. robbery and murder, and no lnagis-
trate authorized to issue or execute process IA
such cases. Serious difficulties have alFeady
arisen from ofYsuees of this character not only
among the original inhabitants. but among eitl.
zens OF the United states and other couutrles,
who have engaged in mining. fshinE and Other
business operations within tho territory. a nlll
authorizing the appointment or inthces OF the
peace and constables, and tho arrest aud dcten-
lion OF persons charged with. cftmInal offences,
aud providing for an appeal 10 United States
enufts for the district Of Oregon. in suitable
cases, viii, az a proper time, be submitted TO
congress-
TIE TREASURY DErARTMENr.
The attention of Congress is called to the au.
nua report Of the secretary OF the treasury on the
condition Of the puolc 1nances.
The ordinary revenues from all sources for the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1879, were $243,o27,'
1916: the ordinary expenditures for the same
period were S26d, Oh, $50 81: leaving a surplus
revenue for the year OF $6S79 300.93.
The receipts for the present fiscal year, ending
June 3d. 1850, actual and estimated, are as fol
lows: Actual receipts for the lrst quarter com
mencing July ], 1879, S79 si36 81; estimated re-
ceipts for the remaining three-qaarters OF the
year, S2oS 1856 90 total receipts for the current
fiscal year, actual and estimated S2Ss GEO coo.
The expenditures for the same period viii be-
actual and estimated. as follows: For the quar-
ter commencing July l, 1879, actual expen6i-
lures S9l,6S3 3S5.l0; and for the remaining three
quarters OF the year the expenditures are esti-
mated at S1T2 ,614.90-naking the total ex-
penaitures 1854 COO 000, and leaving an estimated
surplus revenue for the year ending June 20 1889,
of S24 000C00. The total receipts during the next
fiscal year, ending June 81, 1881, estimsted &C
cording to existing laws will be $2Ss 000,0oo;
and the estimated ordinary expenditures Tor tue
same period will be S2TS,097 36i39-leaving sur
plus of SO 902, t35 81 for that year.
The large amount expended for arrears of pen
siOns during the last and the present fiscal year,
amounting TO S2l 747, 249 CO. has prevented the ap.
plication of the full amount required by law to
the sinking fund for the current year; but these
arrears having been substantially paid, 1t is be-
lieved that the sinking fund can hereafter be
maintained without any change of existing law.
TIE WAR DEPARTMENT..
The secretary of war reports that the war de-
psrtment estimates for the fiscal yearending June
30 1eSl, are s40,3S0, AS 80, the same being for
less sum of money than any annual estimate rem
dered 10 congress from that department during
u period of at least twelve years.
He concurs with the general OF the army la
recommending such legislation as will authorize
the enlistment of the full number Of twenty live
thousand men for the line of the army, exclusive
of the three thousand four hundred and sixty
three men required for detached duty, and there
fore not available for service in the field
He alse reeOmm ends that congress be asked 10
provide by law for the disposition of large num-
Der Of abandoned military posts and reservations,
which, though very valuable in themselves, have
been rendered useless for military purposes by
the advance of civilization and settlement.
He mites with the quartermaster general in
recommending that Appropriation be made for
the construction of cheap and perfectly nre-
proof building for the safe storage of vast
amount Of money accounts, vouchers, claims ana
other valuable records now IN the quartermaster
generals Office, and exposed to great risk OF total
destruction by ire.
lie also recommends, in conformity with the
views or the 1udge-adYoCate general, some dec
larat2ry LEGISLATION in reference to the military
statute OF limitations as applied to the crime OF
DISCRETION.
The Secretary Of War further reports, that the
work for the improvement of the south pass of tho
Mississippi river, under contract with Mr.. james
B. Eads. made in pursuance OF an act OF congress,
has been prosecuted during the past year, with 3
greater measure Of success in the attainment Of
results than during any previous year. Tho
channel through the south pass, which, at tho
beginning of operations in June, 1873, had depth
of only seven and one-half feet Of water, had, on
the Sth of July, 1879, minimum depth OF twenty.
six iset having a width of NOT less than two hun
bred feet, and central depth of thirty feet Pay.
ments have been made in accordance with the
statute, as the work progressed, amounting in tho
aggregate TO S4,250,OO0; and further payments
win become due, as provided by the statute, IN
the event of maintaining rhe channel now Sc
ehred-
ARMY OPERATIONS.
The report Of the General of the Amy and Of
his subordinates, present full and detailed ac-
count OF the military operations for the suppress,
sion OF hohtilities among the Indians of the Ute
and Apache tribes, and praise is justly awarded
60 the officers and troops engaged, for promptness,
skill and courage displayed
The past year has been one of almost unbroken
peace and quiet on the Mexican frontier and there
IL reason to believe that the efforts OF this govern
iment and of Mexico to maintain order in that re-
This department was enabled during the past
year to find temporary though crowded accommo-
'dations, and safe depository for portion Of its
records, in the completed east wing of the build
ing, designed for the state, aud navy depart
ments The construction of the north wing of tho
building pert or the structure intended tor the
use of the war department, is being carried for
should receive from congress such liberal appro-
ipTlatIons as VIII secure Its speedy completion.
TIE NAVY DEPARTMENT
The report of The Secretary Of The Navy shows
continued improvement in that branch of the ser
vice during the last fiscal year Extensive repairs
have been completed and made ready for sea.
Tue total expenditures of the year ended june
ma e for By lie sPeer wore s eos
IheexpeHSeS cnargeabe to the year, after ded vet
were SIS sis ~ but tI,ss is subject 70 reaaeio
OF 49, ~. 81 that amount having been drawn upon
warrants. but not paid cut during the year. The
amoqns ct appropriation: Applicable TO the last
. balance of ST. i7ao,t s7remaining unex pens ed and
20 the credit % the department. June, %. 1878.
The estimates for the fiseaf year ending June 90.
lsS are SASS la IS, which exceeds the appropri-
atlons for the present fiscal year 1851, S91 ~ The
reason FOR this increase is explained tn the seere
t9rY's report. The appropriations available for
the present hsca. year $ll 50 2s067. which WILL
In the opifto,fof The secretary answer all the or
binary demands of theserviee. The smoaRt drawn
from the treasury from July to November l. 1872
s. 40 4Vi L. uf which 81. as O.S3 has been
funded. leaY ny tie expenditure for that period
Ss.63A po3 ~ IL the expenditures of the remaining
two-thfros of the year do nor exceed the propor-
Eon for thesa fosr months, there will remain I'M
expended at the end of the year, $lI lS 80 Of the
current appropriations. The report OF the seere-
tary shows the gratifying fact that among all the
ufsbursing officers of / re pay corps OF the navy,
there is not who is deISulter TO the extent OF
single dollar. unite with him In recommend
ing the removal of the observatory TO more
healtbful location. ThSt Institution reflects cred