Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-12-04

ment Of its material Interests. IL.
rivers. hari0rs, mines and factories aud the
intelligence. peace and security under the
Law Of its communities and homes il not ae-
eepted as sufficient evidences Of friencliness
20 any stale or section. I can not add con-
nivance at election practices that not only
disturb local results. but rob the electors OF
other States and sections OF their most price
I less political results
Legislation Recommended.
had occasion in May last 70 transmit 20
Congress report adopted by the Interna-
tional American conference upon the subject
/ Of incorporation Of an International Amer
lean hank. with n view 20 facilitating money
exchanges between the States represented in
that conference. such an institution would
greatly promote the trade we are seeking to
develop renew the recommendation that
4 careful and well guarded charter be
granted do not think the powers granted
should include those ordinarily exercised by
trust. guaranty, and safe deposit companies,
or that more branches in the United states
saOuld be authorized than are strictly
necessary % accomplish the object primar-
ily in view. namely convenient foreign ex-
changes II i quite important that prompt
acfion should be taken in this matter in or
der that any appropriations for better con-
municafions with these countries and any
agreement that may be made for reciprocal
trade may not be hindered by the inconren-
ience of making exchanges through Euro
rean money cenfers or buzdened by the trib-
ute which is an iacidenf Of that method OF
bnsiness-
The bin for the relief Of the Supreme Court
has. after many years OF discussion, reached
a position when final action is easily attain
able. and IL IS hoped that any differences OF
opinion may be 50 harmonfzed as TO have
the special features Of this very important
measure.
In this connection earnestly renew nv
Recommendation that the salaries OF the
judges Of the United States District Courts be
so rcadiustcsl thas none Of them shall receive
4 salary less than s. 90 per snuum-
The subject Of the unadlnsted Spanish and
Mexican land grants and the urgent ncccs-
sify O. providing some commission or ffi-
bunai Cor the trial Of questions OF title grow
ing out Of them were twice brought by me 10
the attention OF Congress the last session.
Bills have been reported from the proper
committees IN both houses upon the subject
and very earnestly hope that this Coasruss
viii put an end 10 the delay which has at
tended the settlement OF disputes as
to title between settlers and claim
ants under these grants Thesc dis
pufes retard the prosperity and disturb
the peace Of a large and important
community. The Governor Of New Mexico
in his last report 20 the Secretary Of the In
terror suggested some mOdification Of the
pending bills relating to the small holdings
OF farm lands I commend 20 your attention
the Suggestions Of the Secretary Of the Infc-
rtur upon this subject
The enactment Of a National bankrupt law
] sin regard a. very desirable The Consti-
tuition having given 90 Congress jurisdiction
OF this subiect Il should be exerx ised and uni
form rules provided for the administration
Of the Affairs of insOiveut debtors Tbs IN
resulting from the occasional
and temporary exercise of this power by
Ccngress. and from the conflicting State
codes Of nsQiEfncy which come into force
sllQuld be remo-ed by the
enactment e <-Einrle. inexpensive and per
manelt National bankrupt lrE.
: also renew my recommendation in favor
Of Legislation afforSling just copyright and F.
protection 70 foreign authors on footing OF /
reciprocal advantage for our authors abroad. /
IL may still be impossible for this Corgrcss i
~ inauEurate by suitable legislation a 4
movement looking 10 uniformity and in /
creased safety in use OF couplcrs and /
brakes u2on freight trains engaged In Inter /
State commerce The chief diniculty i .
secure agreclEsenf as to the best appliances.
simplicity. effectiveness and cost being con
sidcred- This dliiiculfy wiz only yield 70
egisiafion which should be based upon fall
inquiry and impartial trial The purpose
should be 20 secure the cooperation Of all
IlrIIrE4 MANI ~ uAl the lEALLnL L1INL ELIIE
.veryr years delay involves the sacrifice Of p
% lives and the running Of 20o young men
Ihould plead both with Congress and the
managers against needless delay.
The subject Of the conservation and equal
distribution OF tine water supply Of the arid
'egions has had attention from Congress but
ias not as yet been upon n permanent and
satisfactory basis The urgency OF the sub
eef does not crow out Of any lar-c present
IeInard for the Irse of the land for atrirnit-
lral purposes or OF the danger that the water
apply and the sites for the necessary catch
lasins may fall into the hands Of IN
lividuals or private corporations and
q used t. render subservicnf
he large arcas dependant upon such supply.
he owner Of the water i the owner Of the
ands however the titles may run UnapprO-
Iriated natural water sources and an neccs-
AIRY reservoir sites should be held by the
government for the use. AZ fair rates. Of the
Iomestead settlers. who VII eventually take ,
y these lands The United states should
ct in my opinion. undertake thu consfrnc-
lon Of dams or canals, but should limit work
D such surveys and olservafl0ns as viii de-
sr1nine the water supply. both surface
nd subferrzneen. the land capable
irrigation and the use. location end sfor-
&c capacity OF reservoirs. This done, the
Sc of the water and Of the reservoirs might !
e granted 70 the respective States and Ter :
torres, or 70 individuals or associations I
pom the condition that the necessary works
asuld be constructed and the water FUR :
isl-ed AZ fair rates without discrimination,
ie rates 70 be subject 70 supervision by [
be Lcgislatures OF BY b0ants Of Z
alter commissioners duly constituted
ne essential thing 60 be secured j. the COM
on and equal use NJ fair rate OF the ac-
Imulated water supply. Il were almost
stter that these lands should remain arid
AN fIr.os4
le slapes 81 thc unrestrained naonopoiies c
'ntroIling the essential element OF land 4
llues and crop results
Theuse Of the telegraph by the Post -ofilce
apartment ~ a means Of transmission of
rItten communications l.. believe, upon
quite desirable The Govern :
ent does not own or c9erafe the railroads =
u i should not, think. own OF operate
y telegraph lines IL does. however, seem
be quite practicable forthe Governments 20 =
Ttract with he telegraph companies. as .,
does with the railroads. TO carry az speci- }.
Il rates such communications a. the send {
; may designate for his method. Irecom- Il
end that such legislation be enacted as q
VII enable the Post-ofiice Department =
Try test by experiments the advantages
such use Of the telegraph.
N cOScLUsIoS. G
venture again . remind You that the
ief time rcfnainir z for the consideration OF q
z important legislation now awaiting your or
lentlon ofisrs no margin for waste o
Z the present duty is discharged with dlIi-
nee. fidelity and courage. the work Of the
Iiy-1rSt Congress may be eonhdenfialy
omitted 20 the considerate Judgment of the
ople- BENJAMIN lAERIsOS. u
ecutive Mansion. District OF Columbia. n
December ], ls's u
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