Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-06-01


| tendent in charge of the construction of
these buildings. acquisitions had been
made for them several weeks ago, but they
were not yet furnished. Coleman then
proposed that the committee issue sub
pCsDas for the attendance of certain wit
nesses and two experts be appointed, one
designated by the committee and the other
| by the prosecution to investigate the alleged
fraudulent granite contract. He thought it
could be shown that the government paid
hundreds of thousands of dollars more than
| the stone was worth, at the highest market
rates, and work was paid for which was
never performed. Thomas objected to the
appointment pf experts and the question
was taken under consideration by COM
mittee. After consultation Chairman New
stated that Steinmetz was already acting as
an expert in this matter in behalf of Murch
and there would be no difficulty in select
| ing another expert TO represent the Super
vising architect. Coleman then asked for
an adjournment till Tuesday next in order
to allow experts time to examine papers
bearing on the contracts in question
New said the committee would consent
| to this arrangement as far as Murch's inter
ests were concerned, but would meet
Monday next to hear evidence on the
charges preferred by Paulson & Eyes,
Brooklyn, and Manly, Cooper q Co.,
In reply to remark by Coleman, Chair
man New replied that the committee would
perform its duty consclentiously and
without favor. He also stated that charges
against Hill had recently been received by
the department from Porter and Eaton, of
| New York, besides parties in Philadelp hia,
Chicago and Detroit. The papers are all
here, and parties are constantly writing
and asking at what time they shall appear
before the committee.
A. G. Thompson, chief computer in the
architects Office, has been detailed to rep
resent Supervising Architect Hill, as an ex-
pert to examine a paper relating to con-
tracts with the Dix Island Granite COM
pany.
CROOK's CAMPAIGN.
Lieut.Wm. Baird, Sixth cavalry, who has
jdst returned from the Mexican frontier,
said to Star reporter to-day that he did
not think the reports of Crooks engage
ment with hostile Indians were trust
worthy. Very likely, he said, there has
been fighting, but do not think any decis-
i've action has taken place. Gen. Crook
did not intend to send back word until he
had accomplished something or entirely
failed. In reply to a question why Gen.
Crook did not take with him into Mexico
larger force of cavalry, Lieut.. Baird
said: 'Gen. Crooks action in
that respect is not fully
endorsed. He took all the men he
could possibly provide trans portation for.
Everything III the way of provisions and
baggage had to be carried on pack mules.
The country was secured and all the mules
that could be procured ct different posts
we're brought into service. These mules
are not very plentiful and the size of the
force had to be regulated in accordance
with the supply. II was absolutely neces-
sary to take scouts to track the enemy.
General Crook took with him as far as
the border, eight or ten companies with
which he formed Gordon along the line.
Six companies were left in the vicinity of
San Bernardino under Col. Biddle. Itwas
with one of these companies that Twas sta
toned. 1t is a terrible country Gen. Crook
entered, and perfectly desolate. The pros
porous ranches that used to stand along
the base of the mountains have been
swept away by the savages. An occasional
isolated hamlet is all that is left of the
villages. The great difficulty that Gen.
Crook has to contend with is a scarcity of
water. The scouts only know one or two
places where water can be found, but the
fugitives know where every drop i II the
mountains,
The most cordial relations existed between
Gen. Crook and the Mexican authorities,
aAd his plans and intentions are fully ap-
proved by them. I think no uneasiness
need be felt for the safety of Gen. Crook
We had no other idea down there than that
he knew what he was about, and would
come out all right.
THE TRUE EXPLANATION.
The following explanation or the views
taken at the army headquarters of the
situation of affairs on thu Mexican frontier,
and the plans and circumstances of Gen.
Crook, is made by authority. Some time
since, Secretary Frelinghuysen, in behalf
of the United States, and Senior Romero,
Mexican minister, with the approval OF the
government, entered into an agreement,
not treaty, that either nation might follow
an Indian raiding party across the nation
| al border and destroy them. The pursuit,
| however, must be immediate, in hot blood"
Oh a fresh TRAIL" and according to inter
national law, due notice being given to the
! y.
the authorities of the territory invaded
were able and willing to take 1t up. Gen.
Crook was assigned to the
command of the department OF Arizona,
on account Of his special fitness and ex-
perience. He was gwen AN increased force
to enable him to prevent these Apache
raids which SO interfered with the develop
ment of the resources of that territory.
This force consisted of two full regiments
of cavatly, the Third and Sixth. one regi-
ment of infantry the First and 200 Indian
scouts, two-thirds of all now EMPLOYED
by the United States.
Gen. Crook was convinced By the recent
raid that the peace and security in Arizona
could only be attained by making the
Apache in Sonora respect and fear the
power of this government, and he
therefore determined to follow
the raiders to their hiding
place in the mountains which separate the
states of Sonora and Chihuahua. He
made his preparations with great care and
elaboration and took the precaution of
first visiting Sonora in person and consult
ing with its civil and military authorities
with regard to his contemplated move
ments. They were only too glad to have
such an auxiliary in the work of prevent
ing Apache raids, and having assured him.
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