The New York herald., 1874-11-02

The Bishop, OF course, showed him the door,
very politely. Finally, u was compulsory lor
services. He was IN washington at the time that
the Modoc war began. He announced 10 the au-
thOrItes there tnat he was known and trusted by
the Indians, and he was, therefore, appointed q
COMMISSIONER to treat with tnem or peace.
REroRTER-Do YOU believe, as Father Gleason
lately cna ged IN Meacham's presence IN Boston,
tnat ne was mated Dy the Indians; that they con-
sidered MIN the chie cause OF all their ills and
that his presenc in the council made the Indians
try TO xii all the Peace Commissioners IN order
revenge themselves on HMM short. that GEN
era Candy aud Dr. Thomas were sacrificed TO his
dishonesty
MIssIoNARY-I believe that there is much truth
in Father Gleason's remarks. / know that the In
dians on every side hated Meacham. Those tribes
that were not on reservations knew or him and
ielt contempt Tor MIN. General Crooke will bear
witness that the snake Indians knew OF him, and
they must nave learned his character from the
Modocs who have been their allies for many years.
chiefs spoke OF him, SAVING "Kaltds tom" tIIe
has q bad heart. Once, when he was superin-
TO induce them to 60 upon reservation, but
eonaemptuousiy, "xlaaer,oa" yGo your wayJ:
Faliing TO negotiate with them. Meacham wanted
TO coerce the Snakes. General Crooke would not
permit him to do So as the snakes were peaceful.
Snakes have ever since kept the laith they pledged
10 him; they love that officer and they lear him.
1s an kept N charge q the Columbia De
any trouble with any OF the Indian tribes be-
lieve that military officers keep the best guard over
been IN the Indian sections Of oregon and Caliior-
MIA. and know that there Is not o dishonorabe
man among them. General Crooke Majors Dallas
and Otis are the only oflcers to whom can refer
now Dy name, and tney are splendid specimens OF
American gentlemen and soldiers
REpoRTER-DO you recall any other methods OF
outragng the Indians
MIssIoNARY-The agents have OF course, been
helped IN their Ill treatment OF the Indians There
are etters who have systematically annoyed the
tribes, who have outraged the women ana shot at
the men, with the purpose to excite the natives
to crime. 1t was their ulterlor purpose, OF
course, TO have the Indians transferred
diately occupy to reservations where the agents
would profit by their presence. Sucn men
as these aided Meacham 70 remove the MOdocs In
1854 up into Oregon and such men as these aided
TO cause the war with that tribe in 1872 have
also known settlers 10 encourage an outbreak
among the Indians ior the purpose OF bringing
troops into their district. They would have large
sell with great profit to the government.
Beside these avariciOus settlers there IS another
class oil people VINO incense the Indians. These
do not do 1t for avarice always. They often act
from sheer brutality. They wander In parties
through the country, and they seldom scruple 70
try their rifles upon distant solitary native.
These are the men who are the most given to in
sultlng the Indian women.
The reporter cOnversed for several hours with
the missionary, and the above Is the substance OF
MS statements. lie has good reasons for not
wishing 10 nave his name published in this article.
He mas now given to the public the knowledge
that he mas acquired during years OF hard work.
less cries Tor the exterminat0n OF the Indlans and
induce proper care Tor their welfare which will
lead to their incorporation with our population as
law-lovlng people.