The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-14
THE OKLAHOMA LANDS.
Hatch Ready tn Repei Invaders--A PrOelama-
ton from the President.

Hatch Ready ta Repel Invaders--A PrOelama-
ton from the President
WASHINGTON, March l3.-In answer to tele-
gram from the Secretary of War relative to the
exact condition of affairs in Oklahoma, General
Hatch to-day telegraphed from Caldwell, Kans.,
that no trespassers were now in Indian Territory
About $4,000 settlers, he said, were eanped in
Kansas, near the Territorys border. They we're
threatening to 60 over the line. but as yet had
taken no steps Of that kind. Troops are sta
toned in the Territory, the General said, and
will drive out any invaders who may attempt to
settle on the lands.
At the meeting of the Cabinet yesterday the
Oklahoma question was considered at length.
1t was said that an impression prevailed among
those who contemplate invasion of the Territory
that President Arthur's proclamation relative to
,trespassin 2 upon Indian lands had become mop
eratiVe with the close OF his administration and
to prevent such action by the invaders as would
naturally ensue upon the prevalence of such an
impression, it was thought best that President
Cleveland should issue a proclamation. This
proclamation issued this afternoon. and is
as follows
Whereas. Its alleged that certain individuals, asso
Citations and persons aud corporations are iii unauthor
lied possession OF portions OF the territory known as
the Oklahoma lands, within the Indian Territory,
which are designated described and recognized by
treates and laws of the United States and by the
eeutive authority thereof as Indian lands and
Whereas, 1t is further alleged that certain other
persons associations within the territory and iuris
1iction of the United States have begun and set
foot preparations for organized and forcble entry and
settlement upon the aforesaid lands and are now
threaten ng such entry and occupation; and,
Whereas, The laws of the United States provide for
removal of ali persons residing being found upon
such Indian lands and territory without permission
expressly and legally obtained of the Interior Depart
ment;
Now therefore for the purpose of protecting the
public inter ests well the interests of the Indian
nations and tribes and to the end that person or
persons be induced to enter upon said territory
where they will not be allowed to remain without per
mission of the authority aforesaid, l. Grover Ueve-
lad President of the United States. do hereby warn
nd admonish all and every person persons
in occupation of such lands, and
/ person persons intending, preparing
threatening TO enter in to settle upon the same
eat they will not be permitted to enter upon said
tory. or, if already there viii not be allowed to
,nan thereon and that il due regard for and volun
tary obedience to laws and treaties of the United
States and this admonition and warning be not suf
cent to affect the purposes and intentions of the gor
eminent herein declared the military power of the
United States will he invoked to abate all such I'M.
authorized possession to prevent such threatened
try and occupation, and to all such intruders
from said Indian lands
In testimony whereof have hereunto attached my
hand. and caused the seal of the United States be
affixed GROVER CLEVELAND.
by the President: T. r. BAYARD. Secretary State