The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-21
Report Of the Secretary Of the In.
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The report begins with . consideration Of In
dian affairs: and says that the reports Of superin
tendent and agents show propress and steady i'm:
the gradual advancement Of the Indian in tho
habits Of industry and development of agricul-
tural ability and disposition. Each year adds
Indian labor and most gratifying results in the in
creasing number of laborers and amount of pro-
ducts. Personal Industry, with its practical les
cures, and growing taste and desire for educa-
tion must be relied upon as the great elements in
working out the problem Of Indian civilization.
The Secretary declares that, = NO matter what
particular policy may be pursued in regard to the
Indian, believe that the feature Of educating
him and making him self-supPorting, q y nearly
fail Ss sdSa1 sz
tfnction of the race. If he Is to be taught the
success sace must dspend upon the teacher and the
paid accordingly. The sooner he Is taught to pro-
vide for his own support, the earlier the Govern
ment will be relieved therefrom."
In relation to the Sioux he says: ''The unchecked
course Of this band was one Of the greatest draw.
backs to the success Of our agents among the re-
naming Sioux and other bands IN Dakota and
Montana, and It became necessary to turn them
over to the War Department to be brought in upon
the reservations. This ie being rapidly DONE and,
and his brave command, would have been con
eliminated. in all probability, with slight loss to our
forces" 80 "a, - ~+Hts ., ~ 'fa'@
For the general government of the Indians tho;
icy: The concentration Of oil the Indians upon
few reservations: acceptance by them Of lands in
United States LAW and Jurisdiction Of the United
States courts, and consequent dissolution Of tribal
organization. e g ~ tte!W -
i Legislation is aeked for the Indian Territory.
TIE report declares TINT the sooner the idea Of con
dian Territory rs possessing sort OF independent
power and nationality done away with the earlier
will we reach some practical solution Orithe EN-.
their government. The most Of these people have
made great advancement in civilization. and many
ere ut t. embrace the fun advantages OF citizen.
people, and Il /. as 2esponsi6le and IN some r.
!pects more responsible for their welfare. There
IL no reason why the laws and Jurisdiction of the
courts should not he extended over them and they
be treated the same as any other IKE portion Of
r1 WHICH Ct Gov
guaranteed. the exclusive occupancy Ct their Ter
fitory by Indians, and while protecting them from
the eneroachments Of the whites, providv the nee:
q themselves" - " V IT - - -
g The successful removal to their reservations Of
various tribes Is commented on, and It Is urged
that faith be kept with the Indians and that strict
legislation be given to the prohibition OF the sale
Of hqnor to any lndi q, an sny ~ W., :.
During the year q ,oe ~ = scFes Of public
Ing vt to b surveyed 1,lsa COS s4.6s acres. The
%bs q essn1 .a: nsss A :es: sss
generally 81 actnal setters thS Increase q q once
soss r sales fsr Sc ass, , ~. place.
The work Of tie Patent once shows I Tritiiy-
tnF. WITH ssS increase IL Ss amount e
bor performed. From Oct 1, 1870, TO Sept, 81. iS7d
the total receipts from all sources wsrs a7, n
e. increase .s over the PssvSns year 81