DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Washington, February 5, 1915. MY DEAR MR. SECRETARY: There is transmitted herewith a supplemental estimate in the sum of $5,000 for the administration and protection of the Glacier National Park for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916. The act of August 22, 1914, entitled "An act to accept the cession by the State of Montana of exclusive jurisdiction over the lands embraced within the Glacier National Park, and for other purposes,' provides, among other things, that the United States district court for the district of Montana shall appoint a commissioner, who shall reside in the park, and who shall have jurisdiction to hear and act upon all complaints made of any violations of law or of the rules and regulations made by the Secretary of the Interior for the government of the park and for the protection of the animals, birds, and fish, and objects of interest therein, and for other purposes authorized by said act. This act, however, makes no appropriation for the construction of a building for the accommodation of the commissioner and there are no buildings belonging to the Government in the park which could be assigned for his use. The Attorney General, by letter dated January 21, 1915 (copy herewith), calls attention to the necessity for action regarding the furnishing of accommodations for this commissioner and suggests that a building similar to that provided for the commissioner in the Yellowstone National Park would be satisfactory. In the act approved May 7, 1894 (28 Stat., 75), an appropriation of $5,000 is made for the erection in that park of a suitable building to be used as a jail and having in the building an office for the use of the commissioner. Under this authority a suitable building was constructed in the Yellowstone National Park and has been in use therein since 1895. The necessity for submitting this supplemental estimate is that existing law (sec. 5, act of Mar. 3, 1901, 38 Stat., 1009), requires that the annual estimates be submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury on or before the 15th of October of each year. On that date, as will be seen from the accompanying letter of October 24, 1914, to Commissioner C. N. Davidson, the matter of providing him with accommodations in the park was still under consideration. Within the intendment of the provisions of the act of June 22, 1906 (34 Stat., 448), the carrying into effect of the provisions of the act of August 22, 1914 (supra), makes it imperatively necessary for the public service that provision be made for accommodations for the United States commissioner in the park appointed under the provisions of said act. I have, therefore, to request that the accompanying supplemental estimate for the Glacier National Park for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916, in the sum of $5,000, for labor and material necessary to construct a building for the accommodation of the United States commissioner in the Glacier National Park be submitted to Congress. This supplemental estimate has received the approval of the President. Cordially, yours, The SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. FRANKLIN K. LANE. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Washington, D. C., December 3, 1914. The SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR. SIR: Under date of November 20, 1914, the Comptroller of the Treasury rendered a decision to the effect that the commissioner of the Glacier National Park is not entitled to any part of the $1,500 annual salary until he complies with the statutory condition, to wit, resides within the exterior boundaries of the park. His present residence (Belton) is understood to be outside of the park's confines. I have the honor to request that action be taken by your department as early as practicable with regard to the erection of a building within the park for the use of the commissioner, in order that he may actually assume duty under his appointment. Respectfully, (Signed) SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, SAMUEL J. GRAHAM, Assistant Attorney General BELTON, MONT., October 13, 1914. Washington, D. C. quar DEAR SIR: I am the recently appointed commissioner for Glacier National Park. The law creating the office requires the commissioner to reside within the park. The question of securing habitable ters for residence within the park is a serious one. There is no building, unless it be in some remote and inaccessible part of the park, fit for winter occupancy. As the law requires residence, and it would be unreasonable to expect the commissioner to build a residence to be used for a public purpose and occupied by some future commissioner, it would seem that this should be done by the Government. Mr. Ralston, the superintendent, informs me that he could build suitable quarters for from $800 to $1,000, bringing it within the limit required by law. As winter, which is fast approaching and is severe in this locality, will soon be in full force, I would respectfully ask that the matter be given immediate consideration. Trusting that you will take the matter up with the superintendent with instructions to him to proceed in the matter, Very respectfully, C. N. DAVIDSON, Commissioner for Glacier Park. Hon. FRANKLIN K. LANE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Washington, D. C., January 21, 1915. Secretary of the Interior. MY DEAR MR. SECRETARY: I desire to call your attention to the necessity for action with regard to the furnishing of accommodations for the commissioner, appointed under the provisions of the act of August 22, 1914, residing in the Glacier National Park. A small building, similar to that provided by your department for the accommodation of the commissioner in the Yellowstone National Park, will probably be entirely satisfactory. If congressional action is necessary, may I urge that the matter be taken up at once? Very truly, yours, T. W. GREGORY, Attorney General. Mr. C. N. DAVIDSON, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Commissioner for Glacier National Park, Belton, Mont. SIR: Your letter of October 13, 1914, has been received, calling attention to the fact that you have been recently appointed commissioner for Glacier National Park under the provisions of section 6 of the act approved August 22, 1914, entitled "An act to accept the cession by the State of Montana of exclusive jurisdiction over the lands embraced within the Glacier National Park, and for other purposes." You state that you are required by the provisions of the act to reside in the park and that there is no building therein, unless there be one in some remote part of the park, fit for winter occupancy. You suggest that the supervisor of the park be authorized to construct suitable quarters for you at a cost of from $800 to $1,000 and as winter is fast approaching the matter be given immediate attention. In response thereto I have to state that this department has heretofore endeavored to provide accommodations for you in some building in the park, but has found it impossible to do so. Under existing law it will not be practicable to expend any part of the appropriation for or of the revenues from the Glacier Park for the construction of a building for your use. An effort will be made at the coming session of Congress to obtain authority to expend a portion of the appropriation made for the protection and administration of this reservation for the construction of suitable quarters for the United States commissioner charged with the consideration of the violations of the act of August 22, 1914, and the regulations for the government of the park. Respectfully, Bo SWEENEY, Assistant Secretary. [PUBLIC NO. 177-63D CONGRESS.] [8. 654.J AN ACT To accept the cession by the State of Montana of exclusive jurisdiction over the lands embraced within the Glacier National Park, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the provisions of the act of the Legislature of the State of Montana, approved February seventeenth, nineteen hundred and eleven, ceding to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over the territory embraced within the Glacier National Park, are hereby accepted, and sole and exclusive jurisdiction is hereby assumed by the United States over such territory, saving, however, to the said State the right to serve civil or criminal process within the limits of the aforesaid park in suits or prosecution for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed in said State but outside of said park, and saving further to the said State the right to tax persons and corporations, their franchises and property, on the lands included in said park. All the laws applicable to places under the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the United States shall have force and effect in said park. All fugitives from justice taking refuge in said park shall be subject to the same laws as refugees from justice found in the State of Montana. SEC. 2. That said park shall constitute a part of the United States judicial district of Montana, and the district court of the United States in and for said district shall have jurisdiction of all offenses committed within said boundaries. SEC. 3. That if any offense shall be committed in the Glacier National Park, which offense is not prohibited or the punishment is not specifically provided for by any law of the United States, the offender shall be subject to the same punishment as the laws of the State of Montana in force at the time of the commission of the offense may provide for a like offense in said State; and no subsequent repeal of any such law of the State of Montana shall affect any prosecution for said offense committed within said park. SEC. 4. That all hunting or the killing, wounding, or capturing at any time of any bird or wild animal, except dangerous animals when it is necessary to prevent them from destroying human lives or inflicting personal injury, is prohibited within the limits of said park; nor shall any fish be taken out of the waters of the park in any other way than by hook and line, and then only at such seasons and in such times and manner as may be directed by the Secretary of the Interior. That the Secretary of the Interior shall make and publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary and proper for the management and care of the park and for the protection of the property therein, especially for the preservation from injury or spoliation of all timber, mineral deposits other than those legally located prior to the passage of the act of May eleventh, nineteen hundred and ten (Thirty-sixth Statutes, page three hundred and fifty-four), natural curiosities, or wonderful objects within said park, and for the protection of the animals and birds in the park from capture or destruction, and to prevent their being frightened or driven from the park; and he shall make rules and regulations governing the taking of fish from the streams or lakes in the park. Possession within said park of the dead bodies, or any part thereof, of any wild bird or animal shall be prima facie evidence that the person or persons having the same are guilty of violating this act. Any person or persons, or stage or express company, or railway company, who knows or has reason to believe that they were taken or killed contrary to the provisions of this act and who receives for transportation any of said animals, birds, or fish so killed, caught, or taken, or who shall violate any of the other provisions of this act or any rule or regulation that may be promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior with reference to the management and care of the park or for the protection of the property therein, for the preservation from injury or spoliation of timber, mineral deposits, other than those legally located prior to the passage of the act of May eleventh, nineteen hundred and ten (Thirty-sixth Statutes, page three hundred and fifty-four), natural curiosities, or wonderful objects within said park, or for the protection of the animals, birds, or fish in the park, or who shall within said park commit any damage, injury, or spoliation to or upon any building, fence, hedge, gate, guidepost, tree, wood, underwood, timber, garden, crops, vegetables, plants, land, springs, mineral deposits other than those legally located prior to the passage of the act of May eleventh, nineteen hundred and ten (Thirty-sixth Statutes, page three hundred and fifty-four), natural curiosities, or other matter or thing growing or being thereon, or situated therein, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, and be adjudged to pay all costs of the proceedings. SEC. 5. That all guns, traps, teams, horses, or means of transportation of every nature or description used by any person or persons within said park limits when engaged in killing, trapping, ensnaring, or capturing such wild beasts, birds, or wild animals shall be forfeited to the United States and may be seized by the officers in said park and held pending the prosecution of any person or persons arrested under charge of violating the provisions of this act, and upon conviction under this act of such person or persons using said guns, traps, teams, horses, or other means of transportation, such forfeiture shall be adjudicated as a penalty in addition to the other punishment provided in this act. Such forfeited property shall be disposed of and accounted for by and under the authority of the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 6. That the United States district court for the district of Montana shall appoint a commissioner, who shall reside in the park, and who shall have jurisdiction to hear and act upon all complaints made of any violations of law or of the rules and regulations made by the Secretary of the Interior for the government of the park and for the protection of the animals, birds, and fish, and objects of interest therein, and for other purposes authorized by this act. Such commissioner shall have the power, upon sworn information, to issue process in the name of the United States for the arrest of any person charged with the commission of any misdemeanor, or charged with a violation of the rules and regulations, or with a violation of any of the provisions of this act prescribed for the government of said park and for the protection of the animals, birds, and fish in said park, and to try the person so charged, and, if found guilty, to impose punishment and to adjudge the forfeiture prescribed. In all cases of conviction an appeal shall lie from the judgment of said commissioner to the United States district court for the district of Montana, and the United States district court in said district shall prescribe the rules of procedure and practice for said commissioner in the trial of cases and for appeal to said United States district court. SEC. 7. That any such commissioner shall also have power to issue process as hereinbefore provided for the arrest of any person charged with the commission, within said boundaries, of any criminal offense not covered by the provisions of section four of this act, to hear the evidence introduced, and if he is of opinion that probable cause is shown for holding the person so charged for trial, shall cause such person to be safely conveyed to a secure place of confinement within the jurisdiction of the United States district court for the district of Montana, and certify a transcript of the record of his proceedings and the testimony in the case to said court, which court shall have jurisdiction of the case: Provided, That the said commissioner shall grant bail in all cases bailable under the laws of the United States or of said State. SEC. 8. That all process issued by the commissioner shall be directed to the marshal of the United States for the district of Montana, but nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to prevent the arrest by any officer or employee of the Government, or any person employed by the United States in the policing of said reservation, within said boundaries, without process, of any person taken in the act of violating the law or this act, or the regulations prescribed by said Secretary as aforesaid. SEC. 9. That the commissioner provided for in this act shall be paid an annual salary of $1,500, payable quarterly: Provided, That the said commissioner shall reside within the exterior boundaries of said Glacier National Park, at a place to be designated by the court making such appointment: And provided further, That all fees, costs, and expenses collected by the commissioner shall be disposed of as provided in sections eleven and twelve of this act. SEC. 10. That all fees, costs, and expenses arising in cases under this act and properly chargeable to the United States shall be certified, approved, and paid as are like fees, costs, and expenses in the courts of the United States. SEC. 11. That all fines and costs imposed and collected shall be deposited by said commissioner of the United States or the marshal of the United States collecting the same with the clerk of the United States district court for the district of Montana. SEC. 12. That the Secretary of the Interior shall notify, in writing, the governor of the State of Montana of the passage and approval of this act. Approved, August 22, 1914. Estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916, by the Department of the Interior. NATIONAL PARKS. Protection and improvement, Glacier National Park, office and jail, United States commissioner, Glacier National Park, Mont. For labor and material required in the erection of a suitable building to be used as a jail and also have in said building office and other accommodations for the use of the United States commissioner appointed by the United States district court under the act of Aug. 22, 1914, to reside in said park and have jurisdiction to hear and act upon all complaints made of any violations of law or of the rules and regulations made by the Secretary of the Interior for the government of the park, $5,000, to be immediately available and remain available until used (submitted).......... $5,000 O |