New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-27
WASHINGTON.
THE INDIAN POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT
THE PRESIDENTS INTERVIEW WITH THE DELEGA-
nRfI liz At

CARRY OUT-OBJECTIONs TO REMOVING Tile
SIOUX TO INDIAN TERRITORY.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON May 26-The announcement that
the President would to-day give audience to the
delegations of Sioux Indians now in Washington,
drew tn the White House q considerable number OF
people, some attracted by curiosity, and some by
their interest in the solution Of the Indian question
The reception took place in the Presidents office,
and Gen. Grant made his speech to the Indians
through the interpreter of the delegation from the
Cheyenne Agency, Mr. Fielder. The policy an
nounced by the President has been the subject
of much discussion this afternoon and even
ing, and it seems to be the opinion
Of persons best informed that it VIII be
very difficult one to carry out. The
Sioux, of whom there are according to the last
report Of the Indian Bureau, more than $4,000, will
probably have very strong objections to going to
Indian Territory. There old anmosities between
them and some of the Indians already there which
would be sure to give rise to trouble. Again there
are several thousand Of the Sioux, who are known
as Hostiles, who belong to no agency and whom 1t
would be very difficult to collect. These are not
represented here, and il Is doubtful if it would be
possible to reach them or get enough TO them
to make treaty with them.
But if all obstacles to the removal of the Sioux
to Indian Territory were overcome and they
were once quietly settled in their homes, there
is no reason TO believe that they would be any less in
the way of advancing civilization than now. Al
ready the tide of emigration has reached the
borders Of this Territory on three sides, and
is impatient at the artificial obstacles that
are placed in its pathway. There Is the
is the army of gold-hunters now waiting to enter
the Black Hills, and there is really no argument for
biol mot
apply with equal force for the opening Of Indian
Territory to the farmers of Missouri Kansas, and
Texas. Moreover the policy of the Indian
Bureau is known to favor the opening Of Indian
Territory, While it is opposed to opening the
country now occupied by the Sioux. II may be that
the plan Of collecting all the Indians Of the West In
Indian Territory is the wset one but tie objections
which have been enumerated, and which have been
among those suggested by persons most familiar
with the Indian question worthy OF careful con-
sideration, since the Presidents speech to-day The
refusal Of the President listen TO tie indians to-
day has been the subject Of much comment. If he
does not give them audience before they return, it
will not be easy thing to make negotiations with
them for the REIMBURSEMENT of their present home.
TIE PRESIDENTS SPEECH TO THE INDIANs-TiiR
GOVERNMENT WISHES To REMOVE THEM To
INDIANS IN sor BEING PERMITTED 10 REPLY AT
PRESENT.
WASHINGTON, May 26-The Sioux Indian
DELEGATION called upon the President by appointment at
l O'Clock to-day, accompanied by Gen. COwen Acting
Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs Smith. A each Indian entered the Prestents
private Office he advanced toward the President. and
being presented by Interpreter shook hands with him.
The Indians then arranged themselves in semi circle
fr,fla md cd hay
prominent positions large number o. PERSONS both
ladies and gentlemen, present, ncu.ing Gov Pen
ninrt0n Of Dakota Gov 1hayer N wyoming ex-Gov
Mccormick; OF Arizona ana Senator Hamilton Of Tex.s
The President through VIM Fielder, an Interpreter, ad
dressed the Indians - follows:
Iwant m sav 20 the Indians today something about
the object Of bringing them lcgc, and i-w Wors q
IhEk about. bur nothing FOR TN "a 10 ieiy - ~
very anxious to do what think best or tAeir soo
TIE country Whee incg n9W Il = as T them Sbond
the Government 10 give them ala BY tAe treaty
OF Sos clothing granted 20 then for 80 years anu
provisions for only i've years. The food ana provisions
therefore, which have Been gwen 10 them of tIc 't Two
years have been gratuity on the part OF Con.fes'
These may taken rcnl item at any tine without any
some arrangement with them by winch they and their
children W.l DC secure Tor the iu-lle.
Several Of lie Indians ezpe sed their approval of these
seat ments By excailnng tight" The President re-
sumipg,said:
AsS,Sy in the bcginnrr, it must he evident to them
II strlcs OF food Should be- Withheld by The Govern
mert Il world be entirely Impossible for the Indians 10
live where thpv are Another thing would ea their at
truti0n u 10 TINS: they that ie wlo people
outuunOer the mi4hns now about 700 10 one,
belonging TO tie United States. This number
whites is increasing 80 very rapidly th"t beiore Hy
years it Will DC impossible to TX any point within ihe
limit OF our territory where yOr prevent them ole
II VIII necessary that he white people Snail go
tI0 place % anotLer wh' 'her Oceup!eu oS iiI
lot, thc same as they 20 from one size - o.noI
Fgl MS reason 1t Is yoy d. Iaoe lAat Wnie thfy n'G
friend here TO ioak a'lcI ttl i,.ecsls lily I
situated they would be able 10 get port
any 90 DO, Sg Me-, 20 AiH .' We're born
and raised but want 10 point out u them NE lval-
such ARRANGEMENTS as may be proposed To them. Tho
is territory south VI where they now live where ue
much much better. and where game is more
abundant, including large game, such as the nul44o;
teachers can be among the indians to instruct ten
in the aus civilization. the means OF
I'm Eoepr white people from going 10 tle Black Hills IA
search gold, but We have 20 lar Preyenlc9 sie nom
tv "a Granted Nv the Indians ana may end
dans without any special fault either side II such
trouble should occur and become general it would
time being at least the supplies; T sb4a
All TINS trouble I want 20 avoid want 70 see them
Wen provided for in such way that the arrangement
wl NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the future want Indians
think OF what have said don't want them 10 say any
h. nenaed TO hear the Secretary OF the Interior
and the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs VINO hre alhOI
s1ed IN sneak for me ana viii be governed by my advice
This is all / want to say to them
AFTER brief conversation between the President and
the Rev Mr. Hnman President turned 10 the Indians
and said through the interpreter:
will say to them that what l have said VIII be
wren out and they will have the words repeated ~
them by the interpreters.
spotted Tail then advanced toward the President
and looking toward the representatives, OF the press VINO
were taking notes, made short explanation in relation
20 rrbshed statements the effect that the Indians
had stinatzed the Secretary Of the Interior and Com
missioner of Indian Affairs as liars He said such charges
we're not made by him, and whoever put them In the
naners made them up themselves as he did not call his