The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-02-02
MONTANA, FEBRUARY g,

old apostle Of the Indians, after years OF
teaching them the Bible in the Indian tongue,
bitterly exclaimed: "One day Of hunting
makes my Indians all savagesw Iwouh
suggest that Congress be nemorialized TO
take more efficient measures TO restrain the
Indians absolutely from leaving their reser-
vations for bunting, aud to feed them well,
now that the buffalo is becoming less plenti-
full, and teach the Indians, either as tribes
or individuals, to be herders and agricultu-
raiisas, aud so to feed themselves. The na-
ton ought to have learned from q sad and
expensive experience, that 1t Is cheaper to
feed the In iian than to fight him.
GAME PROTECTION.
It Is the policy Of the general Government
to protect the game of the Yellowstone Park.
This policy Is in accordance with the pur-
pose OF our Territorial laws. The two,
hand in hand, would Co much TO create 81
asylum for the great game of the northwest,
now disappearing before the march of civili-
zation and from wanton slaughter by the
whites, and also by the Indians who leave
their reservations for this purpose, and there
by antagonize the interests Of the white set
Tiers of this Territory In their neighborhood.
The Park, ere long, If preserved, might be-
come stocked with game; and its overflow
would furnish food for our own people, and
for sportsmen who would be attracted TO this
Territory and spend annually large sums of
money TO the advantage of cur citizens. As
the game laws Of this Territory are openly
violated, and the daily spectacle of one law
disiegarded with impunity brings all laws
into contempt, would recommend that the
most stringent provisions found in the Ter
ritorial laws for the protection Of Lame birds
and fish, by making possession Of portions
evidence, be extended to all our large game
animals. / would also advise that you an-
thorize the Executive to appoint salaried
Game Warden In each county, and that half
of the Rnes imposes On offenders agalsst the
game laws be given to such officers, to stim-
ulate them to a vigilant discharge Of their
duty.
| earnestly endorse the recomme endatiou OF
nv immediate predecessor, that you consider
the exorbitancy of fees in certain cases, and
the discrepancy of compensation In certain
Offices. But out of abundant caution take
the earliest opportunity to state my convlc-
ton that we can never be too circumspect in
attempting TO reduce the salaries of our
judges of every grade. To the public service
belong the highest legal talent and profess
sional learning. Personal independence Is
vital to the independence of the Judiciary
through a long term Uf time In some OF the
older States salaries were originally and
properly fixed at such rates as TO secure for
the public service on the Bench the highest
profess isnal attainments. Now, times and
prices have so changed, that lawyers OF the
first class cannot afford to forego the more
lucrative practice Of the Bar to take judicial
office Because u Bench oyermastered by q
better paid and abler Bar is an unfortunate
spectacle. trust that Montana will never,
from false economy, attempt to diminish the
dignity. importance and personal independ-
ence Of her Judiciary.
PROTECTION TO TRAVELLERS.
The frequent and increasing perils Of ocean
travel are deterring many travellers for
pleasure from crossing the Atlantic, and will
turn them towards the wonderful scenery Of
our country, IL we make travel on our rail
roads safe. A failure TO protect life and
property on our railways and on steamboats,
will result in great pecuniary losses to our
people. The now frequent derailment OF
railroad trains for the purpose of plunder or
from malice, Is so cowardly aud atrocious an
attempt to take hundreds Of lives at one
stroke that / will, If IL shall seem to your
wisdom proper, sign . bill making theonsnss,
As the most scoundrelly form OF murder,
punishable with death.
PARDoNs.
The reputation of this Territory as law.
abiding community, safe for settlement and
the investment Of capital, Is so essential that
! cannot too earnestly urge upon you the i'm
poFtanCe Oh CeTtalH huu just punisuueut loE
wilful violations of law. The intended liue
of demarcation between the Executive. the
Judicial and the Legislative Departments,
will generally guide my own course in the
matter of pafions. While hope i shall not
be found derelict In the attribute Of mercy,
/ shall assume that the Legislature has made
wise laws, that the Courts have pronounced
Just sente noes, and that IL is not the province
Of the Executive, on &c pdrte bearings, or
friendly intercesssons, to anLul decisions and
paralys ne laws by pardons of wilful criminals.
1t il an imposition of grave burden upon
the Executive to condemn a defendant on .
full hearing, and In the same breath recon.
mend him to mercy.
MINING.
] deem 1t SO important. that the world
should know more about the extent Of our
resources, that / recommend the appoint
ment of Commission, properly constituted,
of scientific men and practica, miners, TO
prepare a semi annual report, that will place
the mining industries and capacities Of Non.
tana in Just position before the people OF
the United States and foreign lands.
And now, Gentlemen, In conclusion, beg
leave to express the cordial pleasure ] have
in meeting you, and to hope that our rela
tions may be so harmonious and our delIber-
ations so wise, as to cenduce to the best in
| terrsts of this great Territory over which you
are called to legislats.
JOHN SCHUYLER CROSBY.