Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-10
r'valed Achievements in every branch Of In

Tho Merry Case.
As to the representation Of this govern
ment to Nicaragua, Salvador and Costa
RIGA. have concluded that Mr. William l..
Merry, confirmed as minister of the United
States to the states of Nicaragua Salvador
and Costa RIGA, shall proceed to San Jose,
Costa Rica, and there temporarily establish
the headquarters of the United States to
those three states
took this action for what regarded as
the paramount interests of this country. 1t
was developed upon an investigation by the
Secretary of State that the governor of Mic
aragus, while not unwilling to receive Mr..
Merry in his diplomatic quality was unable
to do SO on account of the compact con-
clude June 90 1895, whereby that repub-
lie and those of Salvador and Honduras,
forming the Greater Republic of Gem
trail America, had surrendered to the
representative diet thereof the right to re-
ceive and send diplomatic agents. The diet
was not willing to accept him because he
was not accredited to that body. 1 could
not accredit him to that boly because the
appropriate law of Congress did not permit
Mr.. Baker, the present minister at Mana
qua has been directed to present his letters
OF recall
Mr.. w. Godfrey Hunter has likewise been
accredited to the governments OF Guate III ala
and Honduras, the same as his predecessor
Guatemala Is not member of the Greater
Republic of Central America but Honduras
is. Should this latter government decline
to receive him, he has been instructed to
report this fact to his government and
await its further instructions.
Nicaragua Canal.
subject of large importance to our
country and increasing apprec citation on the
part of the people is the completion of the
great highway of trade between the Allan
tic and Pacific known as the Nicarguan
canal Its utility and value to American
commerce is universally admitted The
commission appointed under date of July
q last, ito continue the surveys and exam
nations authorized by the act approved
March 2, 1895" in regard ito the proper
route, feasibility and cost of construction
of the Nicaragua canal, with view of
making complete plans. entire work of cen
struction of such canal" is now employed
In the undertaking. In the future shall
take occasion to transmit to Congress the
report of this commission, making at the
same time such further suggestions as may
then seem advisable
About the Navy.
The great increase of the navy, whic has
taken place in recent years, was justified by
the requirements for national defense and
h as received public appreciation The time
has now arrived, however, when this in
crease, to which the country is committed,
should, for time, take the form of Inc
creased facilities commensurate with the
increase of our naval vessels
Another BattIeship.
hmm date steps should be taken to pro-
vide three or four dock ks capable of docking
,ur largest ships on the Atlantic coast; at
e asst one on the Pacific coast and floating
lock in the Gulf. There should also be
ample provision made for powder and pro-
ectiles ana other munitions of war and for
IN increased number of officers and enlist
ID men. concur with the recommends
ions of the secretary of the navy for an
appropriation authorizing the construction
If one battleship for the Pacific coast and
llso that several torpedo boats be author
zed.
80 About Yellow Fever.
To prevent the invasion of the United
States by yellow fever, the Importance of
he discovery of the exact cause of the dis
ase is obvious, and to this end, a systemat-
C meteorological investigation should be
made. 1 recommend that Congress author
re the appoin tment of committee by the
PRESIDENT, to consist of four psychologists,
me to be selected from the medical officers
# the marine hospital service, one from
lvil life, one from the medical officers of
he army and one from the navy.
The Indian Problem.
For a number of years past 1t has been
apparent that the conditions under which
he five civilized tribes were established in
he Indian territory under treaty provisions
With the United States with the right of
,lf-government and the exclusion of all
White persons from within their borders,
lave undergone so complete a change as
o render the continuance of the syste IN
hus inaugurated practically impossible
he total number of the five civilized tribes
S shown by the last census, is 45.494 and
his number has not materially increased.
rhile the white population Is estimated at
rom 200, 900 to 100000, which, by permis-
ion of the Indian government, has settled
n the territory The present area of the
indian territory contains 25,694,564 acres.
much of which is very fertile land.
The United States citizens residing n the
erritory most of whom have gone there
" invitation or with the consent of the
ribal authorities, have made permanent
ONES for themselves Numerous towns
ave been built in which from 500 to 5000
,hte people now reside. Valuable resi-
ences and business houses have been
rected in many of them. Large business
lme of money are employed.
Injustice to the Whites.
And yet these people. who have invested
heir capital in the development of the pro-
uctive resources of the country, are with
ut title to the land they occupy and have
o voice whatever in the government either
the nations or tribes. Thousands of their
hildren, who were born in the territory.
re of school age but the doors of the
choOls Of the nation are shut against them
Id what education they get is by private
No provision for the protec-
on of the life or property of these white
Itizens is made by the tribal governments
nd courts
The secretary of the interior reports that |
fading Indians have absorbed great tracts |
land to the exclusion of the common |
cople and government by an Indian ar |
tocracy has been practically established. |
the detriment of the peo- |
lie. 1t has been found impossible |
,r the United States to keep its |
tizens out of the territory and the execu-
Try con itions contained in treaties with
lese nations have for the most part be-
,me impossible of execution. Nor has 1t
en- possible for the tribal governments to
cure to each individual Indian his full
1joyment in common with other Indians
the common property OF the nations
The Dawes Com Missions Duties.
Friends of the Indians have long believed
lat the best interests of the Indians of the
I've Civilized Tribes would be found in
meri can citizenship with all the rights
Id privileges which belong to that condi-
on. BY section 16, of the act of March 3,