The herald., 1897-05-08
Threatened With Eariy
determination
BUT THIRTY BUFFALOES LEf
OF THE ONCE ALMOST COUNT
LESS HERDS
England Indifferent About Seal Pro-
tection-Matters Discussed by
Department Heads
Associated Press Special Wire.

associated PreSS Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, May 7.-Buffalo
Jones of Oklahoma, who is at present in
the city, has made the interior DEPART
ment a proposition to corral the remnant
of the once mighty herd of American BIZ
son. Practically all of these animals
left in wild state are in the Yellowstone
National park, and Mr.. Jones says they
do not exceed thirty in number. He is an
authority on buffalo and he says If the
remainder of the animals are to be pre-
served they must be gathered at once,
as the game in the park has been merci-
lessly slaughtered the past two years.
Mr.. Jones says the superintendent of the
park has abandoned all hope of preserv-
ing single specimen. The secretary
has not acted upon the proposition.
SEAL PROTECTION
WASHINGTON, May 7-Hon. John
W. Foster. special ambassador on the
part of the United States to conduct ne
gotiations for the protection Of the fur
seals, was in conference with the senate
committee on foreign relations for two
hours today, during which time he went
over the situation quite thoroughly and
advised them Of his plans. None of the
details of the conference were made pub
lie, but it is known that the conference
was based on Great Britain's refusal to
enter into negotiations with Russia and
Japan looking to the accomplishment OF
this purpose. He will leave the country
soon in pursuance of his mission and 60
to London. The committee took no for
NAL action but there was a general ex-
preston of approval of the plan to deal
with Russia and Japan.
RESERVE TRESsPASsERs
WASHINGTON, May THE Confer
erce Committees of the Senate and the
House reached an agreement on the In
dian Appropriation bill. The difference
on the Senate amendment for opening
the Uncompaghre reservation has been
reconciled on the basis of provision for
leasing the gilsonite land instead Of to
purchase them. The compromise agree
ment authorizes any person to take one
claim on lease and hold it in perpetuity
upon the payment of a royalty of Is
cents ton on gilsonite mined. A pro-
vision against trusts was Inserted upon
the motion of Senator Pettigrew. This
NSANAA
claims of holders who enter into a combi-
nation to limit the production or to raise
the price of gilsonite. The Seneca oil
lease Is confirmed, and one additional
Judge is allowed in the Indian Territory.
THE INDIAN BILL
WASHINGTON, May 7.-Commisyion-
er Hermann recommended to the At
torney-General the suspension for the
present of the legal proceedings growing
out of sheep pasturing' within the Cas-
cade range forest reserve. The Attorney
General is requested to instruct the
United States Attorney for Oregon to
stay all proceedings until further orders.
in view of legislation pending in Con-
gress and the probable early action of
the department on the question, The
recommendation is due to the represent
tation from Oregon of the great hardship
and loss which has resulted to the sheen
owners of the State by the exclusion
from grazing lands within the reserve.
on which they have been dependent for
years.
EXPERTS WANTED
WASHINGTON. May I'm reply to
inquiries as to his views on permanent
tariff commission, Senator Cullom has
written the following letter:
WASHINGTON, May 6. 1897.
Mr.. Samuel Archer, secretary of the
Tariff Commission league, Newark, N.
il believe that through the judicious
agency of permanent tariff commission
composed of experts, statisticians and
business men. changes could be made
from year to year by congress as might
be indicated and clearly shown to be wise,
This would save the necessity of reouir.
ing change on the whole tariff system
by whatever party came into power
Certainly we cannot continue indefi-
nitely as we have been doing with refer
ence to that subject, because the busi-
ness of the country will not tolerate II,
I hope sincerely that this congress may
provide for some kind of commission
which will aid in changing the situation
and should be glad if an amendment
of the kind indicated were to be incor-
porated in the bill now before the senate
known as the Dingley bill.
Very truly yours,
S. NJ CJJLLOM