The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-08-12
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
The Committee Investigating the Bureau of
the Coast Survey Reveals a Sad
Condition of Affairs.

WASHINGTON, August 6-The report of the
committee consisting of Messrs. Thorn, Gar
rison and Huntington upon their investiga-
tion of the Coast Survey has been submitted
TO the Secretary of the Treasury. 1t states
that they took possession of the bureau july
-, and conducted an investigation leaving
no ground for doubt that the actual condi-
ton of the survey was one of demoraliZa-
ton. and its working inefficient. unjust and
to some extent disreputable. The regulations
are partially TO blame, but the late Suparin-
tendent is chargeable with willingness 10
avail himself of opportunities for continu-
ance of abuses, weakness and procrastina-
ton, fayoritism and arrogance, disregard of
regulation and notorious use of lntoxi-
cants. This combination seems to have
been demoralizing to the subordinates. The
investigation shows a large number of irregu-
larities, which are set forth at great length,
and which involve reckless extravaganza
and gross management. The Commissioners
find that Professor Hilgard's habits and
methods, his failure of faculty or perversion
of moral sense unfit him for position of re-
sponsibility. The report says the dismissal
of Colonel Boutille from the service is per-
haps understood. but his restoration 10 his
former place is deprecated. The report
vindicates Mr.. Sombrook, of the electrotyp-
ing-room.
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
The following proclamation by the Presi
dent was issued to-day:
BY the President of the United States of America
"A Proclamation:
Whereas, Public policy demands that the public
domain shall be reserved for the occupancy of ac-
tnal settlers in good faith, and that our people
wise be prevented, by any wrongful interference,
from the safe and free entry thereof to which they
may be entitled; and
Whereas TO secure and maintain this benefcent
policy statute was passed by the Congress OF the
United States the 18th day of February, in the
N
closure of any public lands, in any state or Terri
tory. TO any Of which land included within said
or corporation making or controlling
such incosure had no claim or
in good faith. or an asserted right thereto by or
under q claim made in good faith, with view TO
entry thereof at the proper land office, ana which
threats. intimidation by any fencing inclosure,
or other unlawful means, from preventing or OBJ
siructing any person from peaceabiy entering
any tract of public land subject TO settlement or
entry under the public land laws OF the United
passage and transit over and through the public
lands; and,
yided as follows THAT the President is hereby
authorized 10 take such means shall be necessa-
~ s1 os;d "hu sns a a emnow civil or mill
tary force, as may be necessary for that purpose;
and,
Whereas. II has brought to my knowledge that
unlawful Enclosures and such are prohibited
by the terms of the aforesaid statute exist upon
the public domain, and that actual legal settle
ment thereon is prevented and obstructed by such
Enclosures and by force, threats and intimidation,
Now, therefore, l, Grover Cleveland, President
of the United States, do hereby order and direct
that any and every unlawful inclosure OF the pub
lie lands maintained by any person, association
corporation. be Immediately removed; and
do hereby forbid any person, association or cor
poratiOn. from preventing or obStructng by
means of such Enclosures or by any force threats,
or intimidation any person entitled thereto, from
peaceabiy entering upon and establishing a set
tlement or residence on any part of such public
land which is subject TO entry and settlement
under the laws of the United States. And conf
maid each and every officer of the United States
upon whom the duty is legally deTolved 10 cause
this order TO be obeycd and all the provisions of
the act OF Congress herein mentioned 10 be faith
fully enforced.
In testimony whereofI have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United states 10
be affixed. Done at the city of Washington this
9TH dsy of August, 1885, and OF the independence
of the United States OF America one hundred and
tenth. GROVER CLEVELAND,
BY the President.
T. y. BAyARp. Secretary Of State.