Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1885 — WASHINGTON. [ARTICLE]

WASHINGTON.

Action in the case *S Minister Keiley, says ii 'Washington dispatch, will bo doforred until tho wishes of the Austrian Government are officially communicated.... Among the pall-bearers of the late Richahl T, Merrick were Postmaster General Vilas aud Secretary Lamar. Ivr.roKxs from Washington slate that the President is disposed to exercise a little more moderation in his treatment of the Crow Creek settlers. The first announcement was that if any of them were found on their farms after June 17 force would be used to remove them. They are all there yet, and no troops have been ordered out Indeed, it is now said that the administration thinks of removing one settler only, in order to make a test case and get the matter before the courts... .Richard T.\ Merrick. an eminent advocate, died at Washlast ycek. In the closing days of the last session Congress authorised the President in his discretion to appoint a commission to negotiate for the cession to the United States of the so-called Oklahoma country. The , commission has not yet been appointed. and it is understood that no action will betaken iu regard to its authorised appointment until after the August elections shad have been held by the five civilised nations of the Indian Territorv. Meanwhile it is learned that the President and all the members of the Cabinet are in accord in maintaining that no white settlemen: shall be permitted on the Oklahoma lands, nnder any circumstances, without the consent of the Indians under the terms of the treaty of 1566, and that the whole force of the Government shall be employed if necessary to carry out the guarantees of that instniment. TreasCßT officials think that the deers-' ion of the court in bane in New York iu the Fish case, that corrupt intent on the part of a bonk officer is sufficient for con- \ lotion, notwithstanding the sac. thit his •acts were covered by seemingly regular forms, will hereafter render convictions easy for frauds for which heretofore there has been virtual immunity iu the courts.