New-York tribune., 1892-01-10
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

INDIANS CONSULT WITH GENERAL MOREhN.
Washing gon, Jan. "a delegation OF three ''n"'.'
Indians from Oregon had Il conference to-uds "i'
Commissioner Morgan The lands OF TINS tilOe are
now being allotted In severay and the spcch oo'ec'
Of their visit is to urge the Commissioner 10 'e' "su
timber and pasture lands in their old reservation SUI
fcient for their common needs. This request ceulu
not be entertained by the CoIpssioner' nas'nucn d.
he hos no jurisdiction in the matter Congress alone
having the power TO grant the request. one OF the
three Indians who unlike his companions. was dfesSe'
In Indian costume objected TO taking lands IN sew
crafty, for the reason that he preferred 10 DC III
Indian rather than citizen. He wished to commune
IN wear his Indian dress and dance the Indian dances
life without these would not possess any au'ac'ofs
for him.
THE BORDER RAIDS CLAIMS TO BE CONSIDERED.
Washington. Jan. 9.-The House War Claims Com
mittee made the customary order to-day that TIE
various bills before ii should be referred By the chh
man 10 some member a ubc0minl'iee' aiu 'he'
adjourned No bills yet before the committee lor
reference to subcommittee. The border rioS ch''S
Will be the principal measure before the Comf''''oe
this season.
SECRETARY BLAINE COMPLETELY RECoNE Enhp'
WsshlnctoD Jan 9-Secretary Blaine spent the lore
noon at lis home with his private secretary ana as
matched considerable routine business lie has com
pleiey recovered from his recent atl@h y, I.
lie al the state department ana "hA'e ho"'0
for a short time this afternoon
THE HOUSE RIVER AND IIARDOR COMMlTTEh
Washineton Jan. 9.-The House Committee on Rivers
and Harbors effected organization To-Day Ihere bi
been some informal discussion among members Win
reference to the policy 10 be pursued by the eommec
in the matter Of river and harbor improvements
No conclusion has been reached, but there seems 10
be a feeling that little, if any, new work VIII DO
authorized. Existing uncOmplced prO)cets VIII pc
kept up by I'm appropriation TO continue the woh' ou'
the total amount Of appropriations recommended by the
commit,ee in any bill 1t may frame VIII be materially
lAes than the appropriations Of the last Congress.
Michigan delegation, consisting Of Nessfs' 'i"i ''
RAMSEY and Fife. appeared before the coIiinitNs III
the interest Of the Improvement OF ST. Josephs "rpoi'
Mich. - A.. g., o,,.
~ enable the committee 10 bring in RiVer ana fOor
bjIl al an early day 1t will be absolutely necessary
thai the time the committee be ABSORBED as l,le ~
nOssble I'm hearing delegations that come to washington
for The purpOse If making arguments ~ support or inc
nlprOvnnent OF particular regions. DeeGs.lnis arr
therefore lie said expected or encouraged 10 come
and will not be heard eXeep. upon applcation pre-
vOslv presented through senator or Represehtsuve
and after the same has been allowed. date liked and
q specifed Tine not exceeding one hour FOR gwen
proiect allotted Aser February 10 such dele {anons
will moi be heard AZ all. senator's ana Representatives,
viii moi as heretofore. be formally invited TO appear
before the committee. but such as present themselves
will receive brief time TO present snch mi'Nlb as
thcv desire Mr. Blanchard sovs the engineers reports
are fun and but little else Is needed by the committee
in its work.