The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-03-25
WOULD PREVENT
FURTHER FRAUD
Senator Gibson Advocates Re-
peal of Land Laws.
STARTLING STATEMENT MADE
STEAL OF $4,000 ACRES OF. wy
DINING LAND.

IEIAsHINGToN, March 24.-The
wv senate today passed the IN
dian appropriation bill. After
the routine features of the bin
had been disposed of, Mr.. Bacon
again raised the question of civil serv-
ice appointments, basing his remarks
upon the statement made by Mr.. Hoar
yesterday that senators from states of
political faith different from that Of
the president should be consulted about
appointments. Mr. Bacon contended
that the southern states were practical
~ DISTINGUISHED under a Republican
administration and said that this con-
dition of affairs was contrary TO the
intention Of the founders Of the gov
eminent.
Early in the day Mr.. Gibson spoke in
support Of his bill for the repeal of the
desert land, the lumber and stone laws
and OF the Communication clause OF the
homestead law.
Extensive Land Frauds.
He contended that our remaining ag-
ricultural lands should be held eXclu-
sively for actual settlers and that the
timber belonging to the nation should
be properly cared for. and as it is re-
quired sold at it's true value. This re-
form can only be accomplished, he said.
by an absolute repeal of the desert
land act, of the Communication clause of
the homestead act and of the timber
and stone act. RIr. Gibson urged that
frauds are made possible by all these
laws. He quoted the land decisions
OF the interior department as showing
that in 1877 as much as 81, 95S acres OF
land had been entered in California
under the desert land law for the ben
eft of J. B. Haggin. and" he added,
Il am informed that desert land entries
Tor the benefit Of Mr.. Haggin and his
/ associates exceeded 800, 900 acres"
Another instance was given in which
&C, 600 acres Of land was entered in Wy
Oming by residents of eastern states.
who Immediately turned the land over
to a land company without having
even been on il.
Senator Gibson denied that the repeal
! of the land laws would seriously Grip
/ pie the irrigation fund. since it now ag-
I gregates S30,O00,O 600, including land Ill
/ ings to date. and will be further in
| creased by sales of coal lands, timber
etc.
/ Left on the Table.
The biII-was allowed TO lie on the table
until Tuesday. April ., in order TO permit
further discussion.
The bin was passed authorizing the an
nuai collection of statistics regarding
( births and deaths in registered areas.
The consideration of the Indian appro
/ priation was then resumed.
/ At the instigatiou of Mr.. Mitchell tht
/ bill was amended so as to permit the at
! tendance of Alaskan Indians al the In.
/ dian school at Salem. ore. and to pay
1 for their transportation TO and from tbs
school In connection with an amend
ment for an assembly hall at the Salem
school Mr.. Platt (COnn.) expressed tn
opinion that much extravaganza /:
shown in fitting out Indian schools.
The amendment went out on point o.
/ order.
The amendment was agreed TO refer
/ ring TO the court Of claims the claim Of
! j. Hale Sypher for services as attorney
\ Tor the Choctaw Indians.
Rose Above Party.
Mr.. Bacon, referring TO Mr. Hoar''
I suggestion yesterday that appointments
be made on the recommendation of sen
ators and members. and that the presi
dent should consult Democratic senator
in Democratic states about appointments
Mr.. Bacon ChaTaCS TiZed the UtteranC'
''as a most notable one in condemna
I ton of a system which practically dis
] franchises one-third of the people Of tn,
/ United States in the matter of the ad
/ mlnistratiOn of federal laws In thei
midst"
Mr.. Bacon was interrupted by man,
senator's OF the other side. who declare,
that were the president Democrat. sen
ators and representatives from RepuS
lican states would not be consulted re
! garding appointments.
When Mr.. Bacon concluded. the Indian
appropriation bill was passed.
d The senate at 90 p. m. went into tx
ecutive session, and at 5:25 p. m. ad
jOurued.