The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-12-10

w DeLong and his companions of
the Jeanette expedition. This re-
moval has been successfully accom-
( piished by Lieutenants Harber and
SchnetEe- The remains were taken
from the graves in Lena Delta in
March, 1883, and were retained az
lakuisk until the follcxing Winter,
the season being too FAR advanced
10 admit OF their immediate trans-
portation- They arrived al New
York February %, 1884. whers
they were received with suitable
honors.
IN pursuance of the joint resolu-
tor Of Congress approved February
l3, 1884, q naval expedition was
fitted out for the relief of Lieutenant
4. W. Greely, United States Army,
and OF the party who had been en-
gagged under his command in max
ing scientific observations in Lady
Franklin Bay The feet consisted
OF the steam seaier Thetis, purehas-
ed In England; the Bear, purchased
~ St Johns, newfoundland, and
the Alert, which was generously
provided by the British Govern
ment. Preparations for the expe-
dition were promptly made by the
Secretary OF the Navy, with the act
i've corporation of the Secretary of
War. Commander George W. Cof-
In was placed in command of the
Alert, and Lieutenant II Emory in
command Of the Bear The Thetis
was entrusted 70 Commander Win
field 5. Schley, to whom also was
assumed the superintendence ofthe
entire expedition.
Immediately upon its arrival at
Upernaylk the feet began the dan
gerous navigatian of Melville Bay,
and, in spite of every obstacle,
reached LiilletOn Island on June %,
= fortnight earlier than anv vessel
had before attained that point. On
the same day II crossed over to
Cape Sabine, where Lieutenant
Greeiy and the other survivors Of
his party were discovered. After
taking on board the living and the
bodies of the dead, the relief ships
sailed for 81. Johns. where they ar
rived July L. They were appro-
pTiately received at Portsmouth,
y. H., on August I. and at New
York on August S. 0le Of tie
bodies was landed at the former
place. The others we're put on
shore AZ Governors Island. and,
with the exception of one which
vas inferred il the National Gene
terry, were forwarded thence 10 the
destinations indicated by friends.
The organization and conduct Of
this relief expedition reflect great
credit upon all who contributed to
rs success.
In this, the last Of the stated mes
.ages that / shall have the honor to
transmit to the Congress Of the Uni
-ed States. I cannot too strongly
1rge upon lis attention the duty Of
restoring oUr navy Is rapidly as
possible % the high state OF efficien-
3 which formerly characterized It.
as the long peace that has lulled Us
mo q sense OF fancied security may
4 any tine 5e disturbed. Il Is plain
.has toe policy Of strengthening this
lrm Of the service i dictated By
Of wise economy. Of
ust regard for our future tranauili-
", and Of true appreciation OF the
ligBl.v and honor Of the TepublIe.
DEALINGS WITH THE INDIANS.
OF the varied governmental con-
,erAs in charge Of the Interisr De-
Jartmeat, the report Of It's Secretary
presents an interesting summary.
Among the topics deserving partieu-
az attention l refer you TO his OBJ
respecting our Indian al
airs, the pre- emption and timber
;ulture acts, the failure Of railroad
% take title to the lands
granted by the Government. ard
he operators Of the Pension Office,
be Patent Office. the Census Bureau
.nd the Bureau OF Education.
Allusi0n BIS been made already
% the circumstances that, both as
between the different Indian tribes
md ss between the Indians and the
whites, the past year has been one
Of unbrOken peace. In this circuu-
stance the President Is glad to find
Justification for the policy Of the
in It's dealing with the
Indian question and confirmation
)f the views which were fully ex-
pressed in his first communication
% the Forty-seyenth Congress. The
Secretary urges anew the enactment
IF a statute for the punishment Of
,rimes committed on the Indian
and recommends the
passage OF the bill now pending in
he House Of Representatives, for the
purchase Of q tract Of 1900 square
miles from the Sioux reservation.
Both these measures are worthy of
approval
/ concur with him also In advis-
.ng the repeal OF the pre-snption
.aE, the enactment OF statutes re-
solving the present legal coDplica-
ton touching lapsed grants to rail-
road companies and the founding
1f the debt Of the several Pacific
Railroads under such guaranty as
SHALL effeetually secure its ultimate
payment
The report OF the Utah Coumis-
;ion VIII be read with interest. Il
iiscl0ses the results OF recent legis-
-ation looking 70 the prevention and
punishment Of polygamy in that
I still believe that If
hat abominable practice can be
suppressed by law. it can only be
Dy the moss radical legislation con-
.istent with the restraints Of the
Constitution. | again recommend,
therefore,, that Congress assume ab-
.Olute control Of the Territory OF
{ -tah and provide for the appoint
nent Of commissioners with such
powers as in their
Judgment may wisely and Justly be
1ut into their hands
TO EXTEND FOREIGN TRADE.
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