The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-04-09
CONGRESSIONAL.
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tion TO lend fiags TO the knights Templar
at the Chicago encampment In August
next passed-57 to 20; although Ed
munds. Hoar and Ingalls, opposed lend
ing the government property to private
Organizations
Hampton then called up the joint
resolution 10 lend the artillery, tents,
etc.. 10 the soldiers reunion at Central
City. Neb.. passed.
salisbury said he would allow the
Ksllogg-spofford case 10 60 over.
The Ute bill was then discussed.
The president protein laid before the
senate two Communication from the
secretary Of war recommending ap-
preparations Of $50, 900 to build a wagon
road from Fort Bridger. to Uintah
reservation, and 500, 900 10 build a
military post at or near the junction OF
Gunnison and Grand rivers, the works
being necessary by the general army 10
aid In the disposition 20 be made by
the troops during the remainder OF the
present year in order to properly con-
duct the operations In connection with
the Indians. Referred To committee on
military affairs.
Dawes withdrew his amendment, Of
fered yesterday, devoting s25. 900 pay
able 10 the Utes, under the agreement
OF 1874. TO the industrial educution OF
young Jtes, and substituted an amend
ment authorizing the president, in his
discretion. to appropriate $4,000 Of
the money appropriated In the bill, for
education In the schools established
beyond the limits Of the lands selected,
such youth Of both sexes as in his
judgment may best be qualified TO make
proficiency in the industries and pur-
suits necessary for their self support.
Ingalls, and Allison opposed the
Williams supported the bill as It
came from the committee
The committee had under considera-
tion bill embodying a policy applica-
BILE TO all Indians, but they had proof
that the Ute war was merely suspended
during the winter, and some immedi-
ate action ON this particular question
was absolutely imperative. The bill
was not perfect. No better plan had
been brought forward by the opponents
Of the hill
williams appealed to the senate to
pass this bill and avert an Indian war.
Butler opposed the bill. as tempor-
izing with and postponing the final
settlement Of the Indian question-one
one Of the most important questions
before the country. Let the Indian
learn that the process Of marshal or
sheriff is rs effectual 10 protect him
against wrong doers rs TO punish him
for doing wrong, and there would cease
to be any difficulty about his becoming
4 citizen. Let us bring the Indians in
to citizenship, and give them the pro-
lection and responsibilities Of citizens.
Coke favored the bill. Anything for
q change from the old plan that had
brought nothing but corruption and
disrster. He said It was the intention
Of the Indian committee 10 bring in a
bill rs early as possible covering the
whole Indian question. The present
bill was In accordance with the pro-
visions Of that bill, 80 far as the latter
had been considered, and Coke thought
he could properly say that this bill, II
passed, would not enact anything in
harmonious with the forthcoming
measure.
Teller thought the committee had
fallen into the serious error Of suppos-
ing that the consent Of the Indians
must be procured to any legislation af-
fecting them. On the contrary, con-
gress could, and should, regard the
treaty as broken. and legislate as 1t
pleased. In the course Of his remarks
he denied that any Of the Indians were
asking for lands In severalty.
Vest stated that there was petition
Of Eve thousond Indians Of the Indian
territory before congress, asking to be
allowed to take lands In severalty.
Hin said It could be proved that the
Sioux were making like request.
Teller said the appeal was for land,
but not lands in severalty. The Indi
ans did not know what severalty meant.
So long rs. they were savages 1t would
be as difIicult to manage them wher
they owned land In fee simple as trIb'
ally.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Washington, April ga large mum
Der Of bills were reported adversely b,
the war claims committee, and III,
house went into committee on tn
army appropriation bill, the question
being point Of order raised agains
the amendment prohibiting the expend
iture OF money appropriated SO tina
the army might be used as polic'
force ut the polls
HpoGord W. KeiioGx.