The Red Cloud chief., 1888-12-07

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laws relating 10 our public lands. 20 that fhe:r
spoiiaiion aud diversion 70 other uses than ~
homes for honest settlers might be prevented.
While q measure 20 meet this conceded neces-
siiy 81 reform remains awaiting the action OF
the Congress many claims 10 the public lAnds
ARA applications for their donation in favor OF
States and individuals have been allowed
A plan In aid OF Indian management rccom-
nended by those well informed A. containing
valuable features In furtberanee Of the solution
Of the Indian problem. has thus far failed 81
legislative sanction. while grant. OF doubtful
eyped,ency 70 railroad companies. permitting
them to pass through Indian reservations, have
greatly multiplied.
The propricty and necessity Of the erection
OF one or more prisons for the confinement OF
CnIted States eonvicts and a post-or1ce build
ing IN the National capital are no; disputed
but these needs yet remain unanswered. While
scores Of public buildings have been erected
where their Necessity for public purpose Is not
apparent
A revision o; our pension laws should he
made. which would rest upon Just principles
and provide for every worthy applicant. But
while our general pension laws remain con
fused and imperfect hundreds 81 our prir ate
pension laws are annually passed which are
the sources q! unjust discrimination and pop
ular Generalization
Appropriation bills for the support OF the
Government, are defaccd Us items and pru,ls-
ions TO meet private ENDS and IL is freely 40
serted by Responsible and experienced Parties
that a BIZ! appropr aiing money for public tn
ternalt improvement would fail 20 meet with
:nvor, unless q; contained items more FOR loca.
and private advantage than for paoiic benefit.
These statements can be much emphasized
by an kscerfainfnent OF The proportion q.
Federal legislation. which either bears upon
its sAcs. fs HrIyafs character ny which lttpu
examination. develops such a motive power.
And Yet tho peope wait and expect from their
chosen representative such patriotic artion a.
will advance the welfare OF the entire country.
Rn4 tins expectation caD only be answered ;y ia.
performance of public duty WITH unseliish pur'
pose.
our mission among the nation. Of the earth
and our success ia acraaHp hing the work God
has given The American people 20 do, require
Of those intru>ied with the making ana eKccu-
ton OF our laws, perfect devotion above all
other tainFs. 10 the public q cd THIS devotion
will head u 10 strongly rcsls: all iIupa'ience Of
constitutional Limitations OF Federal power and
10 p.rsi.t-ntiy cheek III" Increasing tendency
10 extend IA. scope az Federal legislation into
the domain Of State and local jurisdiction upon
the piea Of subscribing the pubic welfare.
The preservation Of the partitions between
proper subjects Of Federal and local care and
regulation. IL OF such importance under Tho
Constitution, which - the iax OF our very eE-
istence that no consideration OF experience or
sentiment should tempt us 20 enter upon
doubtful ground. We have undertaken To dts
cover and proclaim the richest blessings OF a
free Government with the Constitution a.
our guide. Let us follow the way IL points out
IL VIII not misl-ad. And surely no one who
has taken upon himself the solemn obligation
Ia support and preserve the Constitution can
mad Justification or solace for disloya,lty IN the
.xcu-c that he wandered and disobeyed In
search of "a better way 10 reach the public wei
fare than the Constitution offers.
What has been said is deemrd not inappro-
! pirate a! "A time when. from q eentury's height
we view the way already trod by the American
| people and attempt 20 discover their future
paths. The seventh President OF the United
States the soldier and statesman and at oil
times the firm and brave friend Of the people
In vindication Of his course rs the protector OF
the popular rights and championship OF true
American citizenship. declared:
The ambition which leads me on is an anxious
desire and u fixed dstcrIni"ati 10 restore 60
the people. unimpaired, the sacred trust they
have con.ided o. my charge: 10 heal the wounds
OF the Constitution and to prevent it, violation.
To persuade my countrymen, SO far ~
l may. that IL Is not in a splendid
| government supported by powerful mon"p
oiics and arsrocratic establishments thai
they will find happiness or their liberties pro
iecied, but In a plain system, void OF po"p-
| protecting all aud granting favors To none. dis
pensinc ITS blessings ,ke the dew OF Heaven,
| unseen and unfe,t sAve in the freshness and
| beauty they con,ripAie 20 produce. IL is such
a Government the genius OF our people requires
such an one only under which our States MAY
remain for ages 10 come united. prosperous ano
free
FOREIGN AFFaIIis-
The President announces that the close OF the
| year finds the United States In the enjoyment
Of domestic tranquility and NJ peace with all tht
Nations. Foreign relations have been strength
encd and improved by performance Of individual
good offices and Ivy new and renewed treaties a
amity. m and reciprocity ami extradi
ton Of criminals.
The Fisheries question has not beer
satisfactorily adjusted. hut since Marci
3d. lSs.. no cases have been re-
ported To the Department OF State
whersi in complaint has been made OF unlawiu
or unfriendly treatment ny Canadian author
ties Ia which PREPARATION was not promptly ast
satisfactorily obtained bv the United State,
ConsulG General Al Hall ax. l continue in th'
opinion that the treaty Of February las;. which
failed {, receive the approval OF the Senate
did supply "a satisfactory. practicable and tina
NJ adjustment on y basis honorable and Just Z,
both parties. 10 the difficuli and yexed ques
L ton 10 when IL TslaNtu. anu E3NiuG SuDse
auen,ly q, q unavail,ncly othc
Legislation To Congress which / hoped wouls
suffice To meet the urgency create,
bv the rejection OF the treaty. I nov
again invoke the earnest and iinmediat,
attention of the Congress 70 the con
dition Of this important question as II nos
stands before them and the country. ana for IN,
settlement Of which I Am deeply soil r,rous.
The West incident l. treated ~ follows
.N-.,- ,l, .n,s. 81 shA tnnnshn 81 n.lnhcr Las
occurrences az n deeply regrettable nature ~er,
brought 10 ny knowledge, which made u n,
painful but imperative duty 10 Obtain. with ~
little DELAY rs possible. a new personal chan
mel q! diplomatic intercourse In this coun'r,
with the Government az Great Britain
The correspondence IN relation 10 this incident
will in due course be- laid before YOU and vii
disclose the unparaoaaola con !uci OF the o~i
cial referred 10 IN his interference by advic'
and Counsel with the SURFACES az American IL,
iZcns IN the very crisis % the Presidential cleo
ton then hear al hand and also in his subs
Queni action. superadainc ira~rugnmeut OF th'
Executive and Senate OF the Ca'ied States 4
connection with important questions nov pend
Ing in controversy between the two Govern
ments. The onense thus committed was mos
grave, involving disastrous possibilities Z,
the good relations of the United States ans
Great Britain. constituting u gross breach q
diplomatic privilege and an invasion Of ths
purely domestic affairs ami essential sove
reisnty q. the Government 10 which the envoy
WAS accredited Having first fulfilled the jus
demands OF International comfy. by anordin,
full opportunity for her MaJcstys Gcvernmen
10 nc; IN relief OF the situation ! CONSIDERED
prclongsfion O. the suhjoc: 10 be unwarranies
and therefore declined 10 further recognisc The
diplomatic character o; the person whose con
tiruanre in such function would destroy thai
which is essential 10 the good understanding q
the two Governments. and WAS inconsi>ieR'
with the welfare and self rcspec; OF the Govern
mcnt Of the United States. The usual inter
change Of communication has since continued