Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-03-21
cy, dated March Is, writes the commits
sioner of Indian affairs as follows:

mouse and settlement deserted, and at &
season of the year whenevery man should be
in his field instead of running about the
country with a Winchester rifle on his
shoulder. A reign of terror prevails
throughout this part of the Greek reserva-
ton, and appears to have stampeded al
most the entire population. It seems to me
that measures should be adopted to bring
the war to a close. doubt if this can be
accomplished without the interposition of
the general government, and if this must
come, it would be mercy to many inno-
cent persons involved in this trouble if it
were done at once, so as to prevent further
bloodshed and devastation.
I am aware these troubles are test of
the Creeks for self government but other
interests are at stake, and other tribes may
become involved either as enemies or al
| lies. l would not embarass the Greek ma
| ton Ill its present struggle for independ-
ence and existence. Rather would l en-
courage and support its loyal leaders TO
| the end that their capacity for self gov
ernment may be demonstrated, but if this
cannot be done, and done quickly, think
the public welfare demands that the gov
| ernment should interfere without delay.
Agent Townsend refers to the fact that
armed men from both sides are riding
hither and thither all over the country,
and, from reliable information, he believes
them to be without discipline and in de-
moralized condition. In conclusion he
says:
''At best it is disastrous state of affairs,
bad enough if confined to the limits of
their own reservation. but when porto n
! of them carry their campaign into ter
ritory not their own think it high time
| that some one should interfere and COM
pei them, at least, to limit their hostile oper-
| ations to their own country and their own
people. This state of affairs affords an
excellent opportunity for many despera-
does, who infest the country, to commit
| depredations on all sides, and there are in
dications that they are not slow to take
| advantage of it, and charge it all to the
Creeks"
An MoPERArIvE BILL.
During the closing hours of the last ses-
sion congress passed bill authorizing the
postmaster general to readjust the salaries
of certain postmasters, but the bill makes
no provision for carrying out its require
menTs. 1t is said at the postoffico depart
ment that the law cannot be executed with.
|
force of clerks. 1t is estimated that re-
| adjustment of the salaries as directed by
the bill will require an expenditure of al
least $2,OOO,OOO.
| MOB LAW UNPOPULAR IN GEORGIA.
The governor of Georgia has informed
Secretary Frelinghuysen that the case of
the Chinese brothers being driven out Of
WsynesbOro by mob, will be immediate
ly referred to the states prosecuting officer
of the judicial circuit, embracing that
town, with the request that the full power
| of the court be used in administering JUS
tice in the matter. Gov. Boynton adds
''The authorities and good people of Geor.
gia sanction no kind of lawIessness.''
DIsBARRED FROM PRACTICE.
Samuel Mckee of Louisville, Ky, and
Gilbert Mayors OF Memphis, Tenn, have
been disbarred from practice in the de-
department of the interior.
AWARD OF CLAIMS
The French and American claims com
mission make too small awards against the
United States. The counsel for France
moved that the commissioners declare
grounds on which they disallowed the
claim of Etienne Derbec. This was a claim
by the proprietor of newspaper in San
Francisco, for injury to his establishment
alleged to have been caused by the troop.
of the United States. The motion was
| taken under advisement.
UNITED STATES MARSHAL SUSPENDED.
The president has designated Paul
Strabach to act as United States marshal
for the southern district of Alabama, vice
OchOrnn c11onanda6
THAT OTHER BRIDGE AT NIAGARA.
The attorney general has rendered an
opinion on the proposition of the Canada
Southern Railway company to construct a
bridge across the Niagara river. An act of
the Canadian parliament authorizes the
erection of such bridge, as far as Cana
| da is concerned, when similar authority is
given by the American congress, or by the
president of the United States. The at
torney general in his review of the case
says: No action has been taken by con-
gress and the president has no power
under the constitution or laws to grant ths
necessary authority.
CLAIMS BACK SALARY.
A. B. Mullett, formerly supervising arch
itect of the treasury, has filed petition in
the court of claims for adjudication of his
claim against the United States for $25,
600 on account of salary alleged due him
WEATHER BULLETIN RETRENOHHENr.
The secretary of war has informed the
postofice department, that owing to mad,
equate appropriations made by congress;
for the support of the signal service, the
chief signal officer will be unable to dis.
tribute as generally as heretofore the
weather bulletins and other information
for the benefit Of mariners and farmers. It
is particularly desirable therefore that
postmasters henceferth take pains to post
conspicuously in q place accessible to the
public, all the bulletins which may be sent
them by the chief signal officer. The'post-
master general will probably issue cir
cnlar of orders to postmasters on the sub,
ject.
| THE JAPANESE INDEMNITY FUND.
The secretary of the treasury has called
for detailed statement Of the condition
of the treasury with view to acting upon
the various propositions which have beer
submitted to him in regard to future fnan
nial operations of the government. The
secretary of state has transferred to the
secretary of the treasury, the Japanese In