Rutherford B. Hayes: “Our general Indian policy for the future should embrace the following leading ideas.”

In response to the resolution of the Senate of June 21, 1879, I herewith transmit reports.

It is therefore directed, That the Secretary of War take suitable steps, as far as practicable consistently with vested rights, to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage at the camps, forts, and other posts of the Army

Whereas objects of interest to the United States require that the Senate should be convened at 12 o'clock on the 4th of March next to receive and act upon such communications as may be made to it on the part of the Executive

I can not but regard the fifth section of the bill as a step in the direction of the destruction of the national banking system.