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Show IMVI HSAL PE4CK. Ilujes Thluks lie In Io f avor ol It. Wushinglon, 3. The Prey i lent received the Universal Pdacs Union to-day and in reply to an addr-s did: "It is b..fdly to be expected tuat I should make any formal reply to the address junl delivered ti) me or to tho remarks just made. As a matter of course, any reply upon a matter ol such importance slu uld, to be of value, be carefully and maturely con-sitlored. con-sitlored. As I have not yet given this aubjeel careful consideraiion, and not caring to reply cn the spur ol the moment, I will uot make any formal at, ewer. I will say, however, that with the general sentiment which is the foundation ot all such movements, I am heartily iu favor. That is per hups ell I should t-ay. I am very glad to have met you." The delpg'Ues wished the President to undijistaud that his prevention of encroachment on tLe lands of Indians, in the territories, iu observance of treaties with the Indians, met with the strong BUpport and appreciation of all well-dwpoied people of the country. 1 he President said: It is certainly a gratification to me to know you take sides with us in that matter. The stand we have taten will be made. The question of how to deal with the IndianB ia always odo of difficulty. It should be met honestly and with integtity. In carrying out our treaties with them, the God-given, gulden rule should be our guide in dealing wirli tbera. Bo unto a weaker oaliou as we would have a stronger nation do unto ub. The visitors then retired. |
