Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-07
NO. 342.

especial ALLeuLlOu B cellSQ.
The suggestion or the postmaster general
that il would be wise to encourage by appro-
pirate legislation the establishment ofAmerican
lines of steamers, by our own citizens, to carry
the mails between our OVID ports and those of
Mexico, Central America, South America and
to trans-Pacifc countries, is commended to the
serious consideration Of Congress.
The attention of Congress is also invited ~
the suggestions of the postmaster general in
regard to postal savings.
THE JUDICIARY.
The necessity for additional provision TO aid
in the transaction of business of the federal
courts becomes each year more apparent. The
dockets of the supreme court and the circuit
court in the greater number of the circuits, are
encumbered with the cause and occasion of
cases in the former court. and many instances
have occurred where years interviewed before it
was practicable to bring cases to hearing.
Tue attorney general recommends the estab-
ishment of an intermediate court or errors
and appeals. 1t is recommended that the num-
Der of judges of the circuit court in each cir
cult, with the exception of the second circuit,
should be increased by the addition OF another
Judge, and in the second circuit that two
should be added and that an intermediate and
appellate court shonld be formed in each cir
cult, to consist of three circuit judges and the
circuit justices, and in the event of the absence
of either of these judges, the place OF the absent
judge should be supplied by the judge OF one
of the district courts in the circuit. SucA an
appellate court could be safely invested with
large jurisdiction and its decision would satisfy
sultOrs in many cases where appeals would
still be allowed to the supreme court. The
expense incurred for this intermediate court
will require very moderate increase OF the
appropriations for the expenses OF the depart
ment of justice. This recommendation is
commended to the careful consideration of
Congress. 1t is evident that delay of justice,
in many instances oppressive and disastrous to
suitors, now necessarily occurs in the federal
courts, which will in this way be remedied.
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
The report of the secretary of the interior
presents an elaborate account of the transac-
ticns of the department during past years.
1t gives me great pleasure to say that our
Indian affairs appear to be in a more hopeful
condition now than ever before. The Indians
have made gratifying progress in agriculture,
herding and mechanical pursuits. Many who
were few years ago in hostile conflict with the
government are quietly settling down on farms
which they hope To make permanent homes,
building houses and engaging in occupations
of civilized life. The introduction of the
freighting business among them has been Ie-
markably fruitful of good results, in giving
many of them congenial and remunerative en-
plOyment and stimulating their ambition 70
earn their own support. Their honesty,
fidelity and efficiency as carriers are highly
praised. The organization of police
force of Indians has been equal
ly successful in maintaining law and
order upon the reservations and In exercising
wholesome moral influence among the Indians
themselves. l concur with the secretary OF
the interier in the recommendation that the
pay of this force be increased as an inducement
to the best class of young men TO enter it.
Much care and attention has been devoted 60
the enlargement of educational facilities for
the Indians. The means available for this i'm
portant object have been very inadequate.
A few additional boarding schools at Indian
agencies have been established, and the erec-
tlon of buildings has been begun for several
more, but sn increase of the appropriations
for this interesting undertaking is greatly
needed to accommodate the large number Of
Indian children of school age. The number
offered by their parents from all parts of the
country for education IN the government
schools is much larger than can be accommo-
dated with the means at present
available for that purpose. The number of In
dian pupils at the normal school at Hampton,
Va, under the direction of fGeneral Armstrong,
has been considerably increased and their pro-
gress is highly encouraging. The Indian
school established by the interior department
in 1879, at Carlisle, Penn, under the direction
of Capt. Pratt, has been equally successful.
1t has now nearly 200 pupils of both sexes,
representing great variety of the trile
ee1Sb Oh In0 hOcKy mountains. Inc pupils IN
both these institutions receive not only an ele-
mentary English education, but are also in
structed in house work, agriculture and useful
mechanical pursuits. A simi lar school was
established this year st Forest Grove Oregon
for the education OF Indian youths on the Pa
cific coast. In addition to this thirty-six In
dian boys and girls were educated from the
Eastern Cherokes and placed in boarding
schools in North Carolina, where
they are to receive an elementary English
education and training in industrial pursuits.
The interest shown by Indian parents, even
among the so-oalled wild tribes, in the education
of their children is very gratifying. and gives
promise that the results accomplished By the
efforts now making will be of lasting benefit
The expenses of Indian education have so far
been drawn from the permanent civilization
fund at the disposal of the department of the
interior, but the fund is now so much reduced
that the continuance of this beneficial work
will In the future depend on specific appropri.
ations by Congress for the purpose, and ven
ture to express the hope that Congress will not
permit institutions SO fruitful of good results
to perish for want of means for their support
On the contrary, an increase of the number of
such SCHOOLS appears to me highly advisable.
The past year has been unusually free from
disturbance among the Indian tribes. An
agreement has been made with the Utes. by
whlch they surrender their large reservation In
Colorado in consideration of an annuity TO be
Polo w tHcuI, du1 dSESO To sHLkIG on CERTAIN
lands designated for that purpose as farmers
holding individual title to their land in fec
simple, inalienable for certain period. In
this way costly Indian war has been avoided
which at one time seemed imminent, and for
the first time in the history of the country IA
Indian nation has given up tribal existence to
be settled IN severalty and live as individuals
under the common protection OF the laws of the
country. The conduct of the Indians throughout
the country during the past years, with but q
few noteworthy Interruptions, has been order
ly and peaceful. The guerrilla warfare carried
on for two years by Victoria and his band of
Southern Apaches has virtually come to an end
by the death or that chief and most of his fol-
lowers on Mexican soil. The disturbances on
the northern frontier caused by Sitting Bull
| and his men, who had taken refuge in the
British dominions, are also likely to cease. A
| large majority of his followers have surren-
dered to our military and the remainder arc
| apparently In progress Of dIsintegration.
/ concur with the secretary of the interior in
expressing the earnest hope that Congress will
at this session take favorable action on the
bill providing for the allotment of lands on
| different reservations in severalty to the In
| dians, with patents comforting fee simple
| title, inalienable for certain period, and tho
eventual disposition of the residue of the res
ervatiOns for general settlement, with the
consent and for the benefit of the Indians
placing the latter under the equal protection
of the laws of tho country. This measure,
together with a vigorous prosecution of our
educational efforts, will work the most i'm
portant and effective advance towards the
solution of the Indian problem, ia preparinr,
for the general merging of our Indian popuIa
tion in the great body of American citizen
ship.
PUBLIC LANDS.
large increase is reported in the disposal
of public lands for settlement during the past
year, which marks the prosperous growth Of
our agricultural industry and q vigorous
movement of population toward our u1occu-
pied lands. As this movement proceeds the
codihcation of our land laws as well rs proper
lepislatlOu IN at taa d;snO.;.:.-