The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-07

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men.
II appears by the secrtary's report TINT
in the absence Of disturbances on the
frontier the troupes have been actively en-
pl0yed in collecting Indians hitherto hos
tile, and locating them on their proper ses-
ervahons; that Sitting Bull and his sdher-
ents are now prisoners at Fort Randall
that the Utes have been moved to their
new reservation in Utah; that during the
recent outbreak OF the Apaches II was
necessary to reinforce the garrisons In Arl-
IONA by the troops withdrawn from New
Mexico, and that the home Apaches are
now held as prisoners for trial, while some
have escaped, and the majority OF the tribe
are now on their reservation. There Is
need OF legislation 10 prevent intrusion
upon the lands set apart for the Indians.
A large military force at u great expense
is now required TO patrol the boundary
line between Kansas and the Indian Terri
tory. The only punishment that can ut
present be inflicted Is the foTcible removal
ofthe intruders and the imposition Of q
pecuniury fine, which in most cases 1t Is
impossible to collect. There should be q
penalty by imprisonment in such cases
The separate organization OF the Signal
Service Is used by the Secretary OF War
and a full statement Of the advantages OF
such permanent organization is presented
In the report OF the Chief Signal Officer A
detailed statement OF the useful work per-
formed by the Signal Corps in the
Weather Bureau is also given in that re-
port
/ ask attention to the statements OF the
Secretary OF War regarding the acquisitions
frequently made by the Indian Bureau
upon the subsisting department OF the
army for the casual support OF bands AMI
tribes OF Indians whose appropriations are
exhausted The War Department should
not be left by reason OF inadequate pro-
vision for the Indian Bureau, to contribute
the maintenance OF the Indians,
The report OF the Chief Of Engineers
furnishes detailed account OF the opera:
tons for the improvement Of rivers and
harbors, | commend to your attention the
suggestions contained in this report in re-
gard to the condition OF our Notifications,
especially our coast deienses, and recon-
mend m incaease OF the strength OF the
engineers batteries, bywhich the efficiency
OF our torpedo system would be improved.
also call your attention to the demands
for the improvement Of the south pass OF
the Mississippi river, the proposed free
bridge over the Potomac river ut George
town, and the importance OF the compile.
ton at an early day Of the north wing OF
the department building, and other recom'
mendations OF the Secretary OF War which
appear In his report The actual expendl-
lures OF this department for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1885, were S4,2l2,29O ID.
The appropriations for the year 1882 were
S44Ss,072 81. The estimates for 1883 are
$4,454,l27 90,
THE NAVY.
The report Of the Secretary Of the Navy
exhibits the condition OF that branch OF
the service and provides valuable sug-
Rpstiona for improvement, | call your
especial attention also TO the appended
report Of the Advisory Board
which he convened to devise suitable
measures for increasing the efficiency OF
the Navy, and particularly to report as to
the character and number OF vessels neCes-
sary to replace ii upon footing common.
surato with the necessities OF the Govern
ment, cannot too strOngyurge upon you.
II IL my conviction that every considera-
tion Of tho national safety, economy and
honor imperativGly demands u thorough
rehabilitation OF our Navy. With full APP
probation OF the fact that compliance with
tho suggestions OF the head of that Depart
ment and OF the Advisory Board must me-
Cessitate large expenditure OF the public
monies, earnestly recommend such mp
preparations us will accomplish the end
which seems to DO so desirable. Nothing
can be more inconsistent with true public
8 economy than Withholding the means
necessary to accomplish the objects ell
trusted by the Constitution TO the National
Legislature. One OF these objects, and one
N which is declared to be Of paramount i'm.
portnnce Is declared by the fundamental
law to be the provision for Uncommon de-
tense,
surely nothing Is more essential TO the
Z defense oftho United States aud to all our
people than the efficiency OF our navy.
We have for many years maintained with
foreign governments the relations OF hon
orabIe peace, and that such relations may
be permanent Is desired by every patriotic
citizen OF the republic. But II we read the
teachings Of history we shall not forget that
In the life OF every nation emergencies may
arise when resort to arms can alone save
1t from dishonor No danger from abroad
now threatens this people, nor have we
any cause to distrust the friendly profess
ions OF other governments. But for avoid
ing as well as for repelling dangers that
Z may threaten us In tho future, we must be
prepared TO enforce my policy which, we
think wise TO adopt. W must be ready TO
defend our harbolrs against Nggressioni to
protect by the distribution Of our ships
lar over tho highways OF commerce the
varied interests OF our foreign trade and
the persons and property OF our citizens
aDroadi to maintain everywhere he honor
oiour ting and the distinguished position
which It may rightiuIly claim among the
nations OF tho world.
POSTAL Affairs.
The report Of the Postmaster Gcnorol ID
oratifving nxhIhit nj iEn groyih and
N.P'"ehJaH6. N'"gh W ,A"S E'SW!h NHN