New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-13
THE INDIANS.

GREAT WAR CHIEF MOLLIFIED-HE WANTS
TO SEND HIS BRAVES AS DELEGATES TO
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, June 11.-Red Cloud and his
party again at the Indian Bureau this morning It
being the final interview between them and the Govern
ment They appear to be very much depressed having
reflected over the proceedings OF yesterday They re-
luctantly TO the meeting this morning The earnest
persuasion OF the interpreter agent and traders having
induced them TO do so.
Commissioner Parker opened the proceedings to-day
by saying the Indians asked TO up because it
thought they ought to have something say before
they went home. Secretary Cox said to them he was
to find ont that Red Cloud and his people havo
not understood what in the treaty therefore,
he wanted him to here, that all mistakes might
he explained and be dismissed II important know
exactly how matters stood. The Government did not
want to drive them The Secretary then explained, at
some length, the provisions OF the treaty the limits OF
the huntlng-gr0unds the reservation &c. lie under
stood thar Red Cloud and hi. band unwilling Ia
OF the Big Cheyenne River northeastof Fort Ftterman
This was outside Of the permanent reeryai9n ut inside
willing TO say, II that would please them, he would
make IL and have their business agents there this
would still keep white people of the huntingground.
The Government would give them cattle ana food. and
clothing so as to make them happy in their new home.
The Secretary said would write The names OF the
men in whom the Indians have confidence, and want for
their gent and traders. He desired find whether
they good men and could be trusted by tine Govern
ment. He was sorry the Indians felt bad on finding
out what in the treaty but the best way 10 tell
it all, 80 there might not be any misunderstanding.
Red Cloud, having shaken hands with the Secretary
and Commissioner Parker, seated himself On the floor
and said:
What said to the Great Father the President is now
in my mind. have only few words 10 add this
ing. have become tired Of speaking. Yesterday, when
the treaty and all the false things in IT, was mad.
suppose it made you the same. The secretary
planned it this morning aud now ! am pleased AZ to
the goods you talked about want what due and what
belongs TO me. In earlier years when mad plenty of
game, could make liyng gave land away, but am
too poor for that now want something ior my land
want to receive some pay Tor the lands where you nave
out West with no ears, brains or heart You have the
to the treaty OF persons processing to DE chiefs
but am Chief Of that nation Look at me- My hair il
straight. was free born this land. An Interpreter
who signed the treaty has curly hair. He il man.
The my Great Father reach and nine
never reach him There are 100 many streams between
know he has left enough TO support my children for
awhile. You have stolen Denver from me You
gave anything for II. Some OF people
went there to engage in farming, and You sent your
have only two mounds LETT and want them for myself
and people. There is treasure IN them You have stolen
mounds containing gold. l have for many years lived
with the want for my superintendent Agent, and
traders, and well acquainted with them: know they
are men of justice; they do what is right you appoint
them and any blame comes it viii not be on YOU but on
the time comes but that would not he until after the
game il do not ask my Great Father 10 give me
anything came naked, and will go away naked.
want you to tell my Great Father have further bust
ness. want you to put me on straight line. Iwant TO
Red Cloud then pointed to lady in the sayingl
Look at that wona She was captured by silver Horns
man true e What 9 and g mckee
through your influence want her 10 be paid.
Secretary Cox replied TO Red Cloud
That the treaty showed how the land be paid for
They were to be given cattle agricultural Instruments
seeds houses. blacksmith shops teachers and food aud
clothing The land is good in TWO ways one is To let the
e gaRf and gw Wheat ea aHd things out and rs
on it. The reason why so many white men live on their
think the days coming black days. | want you
think they will be bright and happy days BE of good
spirit If you feel like man who is lost in the woods
will guide you out OF them to pleasant place. You will
home two days from now One day Will be spent by
Red Cloud replied
do not want to go that way 7 want straight line.
have enough Of towns. There plenty Of stores
between and my home and there is occasion 20
20 out Of the way to buy goods. / have business in
New-York. want to 90 back the way came The
As the Improvement OF the red men, want to send
them here delegates to Congress.
Secretary Cox said he would be guided by Gen. Smith
as TO homeward. He not particularly
the Indians should TO NewYork This ended the
interview. The Indians shook hands with the Secretary
and Commissioner Parker, and then hurried from the
room followed by crowd Of persons who had gathered
the door.
Senator Morrill, of Maine Chairman of the Committee
on Appropriations and who had charge Of the Indian
Appropriation BILL and Delegate Hooper Of Utah. called
this evening Red Cloud to pay their respects.
The Senator assured Red Cloud Of his profound sympathy
with him and his and that Congress-"The Great
Council, the President, and the people would deal
Justly with Indians For his part, he convinced
they had been much neglected and abused, which
operated to the injury of the whites well the red
men OF the West. II Red Cloud were go North. ne
would find muttudes Of friends who would he glad 10
take him by the hand and stand by him and his people
long after he had left them The country needs peace
alike from the good of the Sioux nation and own,
and he hoped Red Cloud would be convinced OF this
when he with what warm-hearted interest lie would
be received by the people Of the land
Red Cloud thanked him. and said he had received much
Kindness while here from the big chiefs but he could
forget his people home. He sent here 10 for
their interests and he thought Of them sleeping and
waking, for they his heart He had asked for
the removal Of Fort Feterman because II was curse To
his people and instead OF protecting Them the Great
Father had told him, IL had only brought mischief into
his country by whisky drinking abusing sQuaws, and
other bad work. He hoped there would la war; and
II. His people having food have 10 hunt,
and when they do that they were told they of their
reservation aud shot at. This made trouble, and
the Indians got the blame, they have writers
papers.
Delegate Hooper was introduced and said his people
the Mormonshad crossed and recrossed the Plains for
the years through the Sioux country with their
women and children cattle and goods In all that time
though more than 5000 persons they Lad never lost
life animal bale OF goods until the railroad was
built since which they had lost property the
train. He felt IL his duty hear this testimony to the
good conduct Of Red Cloud and his people toward them.
Red Cloud thanked him, and said he knew the Nor
mons they had always talked straight and dealt fairly
with his people
WASHINGTON, Jsne I2.-The departure of Red Cloud
and his party for NewYork, which was TO have taken
place tomorrow. has been postponed lie desires an
other conference with the Government authorities which
viii probably be granted.
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