The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-08-08

B. O., British port, instead of into Sitka, as
ordered by the captain of the Rush MIR.
Wharton said: "1hls matter OF the seizure
OF these vessels, SO far as it has gone, is un-
der control and direction of the treasury de-
partment II there is any blame attaching
to these seizures it must be laid at the doors
or congress. 1t passed n law directing the
president to issue his proclamation extend
Ing TO tho American waters in Behring se
the same protection over The seal and other
tur bearing animals as Is accorded the fur
bearing animals of Alaska and the waters
thereof by the general act on fisheries, and
that law Is simply being enforced. That ia
what we are here for to carry out the laws
that congress enacts. So far this question
mas not become an International one. The
state department. has not been informed Of
hclaily OF any part of the proceedings and
Therefore has nothing to act upon.
CHARACTERIZED AS AN OUTRAGE.
VICTORIA, b. c., Aug 5.-Speaking on the
question of the seizure of the sealer Black
diamond in Behring sea, D. W. Higgins, N.
T., says: "ln the face of the presidents
proclamation, false and mis- eading as 1t is
the United States must either recede from
their absurd. unrighteous claim, or go ahea J,
even though the peaceful relations of tho
two countries are smashed. The attitude OF
the Washington government is untenable
and outrageous"
THE OFFICIALS TOO HASTY.
HALIFAX, N. s., Aug 5-The American
toms violation, was released to day. Her
captain says the officials were too hasty.
Success in Sight.
STANDING Rock AGENCY, N. D., Special
Telegram, Aug 5.-The commission resumed
its labors to-day by displaying the lolls for
signatures. A rush was made for the tables
as soon as they were ready, and continued
until nearly two hundred names had been
added TO the list, among them that of Chief
Gall, who would not sign on Saturday, but
became convinced of the errors of his ways
yesterday, and was an early sigrer to-day.
Rain -in-the- face, who made quite reputa-
ton during the trouble Of 1876, signed on
Saturday, in spite of his supposed chief,
Sitting Bulls, influence. Many of the young
men of Bulls band have been among the
signers to-day. John Grass has been exert
ing his influence to bring the others Of the
Uncapapa band into line, and with good sue
cess Grass cannot be given too much credit
for the many ways in which he led the sign
ing on Saturday, at time when it required
nerve and courage to do SO in the face of all
the odds against him. His speech, il which
he withdrew his opposition was a masterpiece
| of Indian oratory, and was very impressive.
Maj. Randall, of the army. who was left
behind at Cheyenne agency, arrived here
overland on yesterday, and will asst t the
commission in their concluding labors here.
He reports everything at Cheyenne favora-
bic. only about 100 of the Indians there L t
having signed. With him came White Swan,
Swift Bird and Straight Head, captain of the
police at Cheyenne, to assist in the work
here. After the rolls had been closed for the
| day Gray Eagle, the lieutenant of Sitting
II hrOnOhr hand the
of Sitting Bulls band, and the strong press
ure brought to bear upon him from various
sources, makes assurance doably sure that
| he will. be prevailed upon to sign the present
treaty. The total number of names needed
| here is 730, of which over 600 have been
| obtained. This great success will enable the
commission to close their labors here Tues
| day and take their departure for Chicago,
| via st. Paul