The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-07-15
THE LAHORE MEETING.

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held at LAHORE, Neosho county, Kansas,
on the 4th and 9TH of July. The first
the National anniversary. The second
day was devoted to a consideration of
the interests of the settlers connected
with the proper mode of securing titles
to their lands. This meeting was large
ly attended, and the settlers seem deter
of the law for their rights. The resolu-
tons show conclusively that the settlers
are getting tired of the promises of
Clarke and others to try to do some
thing for them. He has for years made
promises and encouraged them to think
that he would aid them, but as yet has
not made good his word, or even at
tempted to do so.
We are glad to see the settlers NOV
ing in this matter. Let them present a
solid and unwavering front. Let them
not be allured by demagogues who are
to Office. Let them, under the laws,
prosecute their claims before the prop
er authorities and they will have the
backing of all good people in their be-
half.
Below we print the resolutions which
set forth in clear and pointed language
their cause:
WHEREAS, By q treaty with the Osages,
proclaimed In january, 1867, it was provided
that the lands since known as the Dosage ceded
lands'' should be sold for cash, which treaty
the Commissioner of the General LaAd Office
authOritatiVely decided did not vest any title
to lands therein In land mOnopolfes; and,
provided for the sale of all of said lands to ac-
tual settlers at S1,25 per acre; and, whereas,
said treaty and decision of the Commissioner
Of the General Land Office and joint resolution
have been set Mt naught by mere arbitrary
ruling of late Secretary, made upon an ear
pdrte application Of the land monoPolies, and
based upon mistake Of precedent; and,
whereas, our right to our homes and our all is
menaeed by said mOnopolies; now, therefore,
be il
Resolved, That we will contest for our titles
under the joint resolution aforesaid to the eX-
treme limit Of the law; and to secure this end,
we will organize thoroughly and with disci-
pline, so rs to bring the entire material and
moral force Of the whole array OF settlers 10
bear throughout the whole contest.
ReSolUed, That the settlers are hereby SOL
s moi 70 1S % ia i .s, "a
monopoly title 10 their homes, which title
must, sooner or later, be overthrown; but they
each and all are earnestly entreated to join the
settlers organization, and obtain a title direct
from the General Government, which shall be
cheap, staunch, and unmistakable.
ReSOlred, That we hereby appoint the fol-
lowing temporary executive committee, viz:
Col. w. II. Carpenter. Geo. T. Walton. VIM.
s. Irwin. Lewis A. Reese, Van Henderleiter,
Peter Ceilings, NJ. II. Sheldon, A. 5. Spauldlng,
and J. NJ. Richardson; and they are hereby re-
quested TO form and promulgate TO the settlers
for their consideration plan OF permanent
organization to secure the object Of these reso-
lutions, and, until permanent executive
committee is formed, to adopt such measures
rs may be essential to promote the interests of
the settlers; and that said executive committee
Is requested to prepare an address to the set
tiers, and publish the same Immediately.
Resolved, That the settlers are hereby re-
quested Immediately 70 assemble in neighbor-
hood meetings, each neighborhood TO select q
good and true man, competent to serve as
member OF the permanent executive commit
tee; and the temporary executive committee
are requested to select from said list nine
members, in such a manner that all locali-
ties on the seeded lands shall be represented,
and said election shall be the permanent exec
utive committee for one year from date OF or
ganiEation,
ResoIsed, That from this time heneeforth
ice mean bHSiRsssI and upon our efforts to
| save our homes we invoke the just eonsidera-
ton Of all true men and the gracious favor Of
Almighty God.