The New York herald., 1877-11-03
CHARITY AND THE INDIANS.


WHAT LEADING cHURcHMEN THINK OF ONE
AND THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or THE
EpIscoPALIAN coNGREss--FouR BISHOPS FROM
THE FAR WEST TALK ABOUT POOR 10.
Al halfpast O'Clock last night tho fourth annual
Congress OF the Episcopal Church. which had been IN
session at Chckerng Hall this city since Tuesday
morning last, was brought to close. Two session.
were held daily-onc at ten O'Clock IN the morning
and another at haifpast IN the evening
The topics OF discussion have becn varied and
or an interesting Character and their treatment 10 gcn
orally conceded to have been remarkably able Tho
attendance Of laty and ladies has becn very largo ~
every session, and last night, although tho rain fell
heavily, tho hall was crowded. Among the Speakers
and cssayists have beon most eminent dvines from
all parts OF tno Union and iaymen Of nigh standing.
Tho themes discussed during the sessions were:"rhs
Church Architecture that We Need" srhe Relation Of
the Christian Church Social and National Lie in
AMERICA .'The Spiritual Forces in Civilization"
.sThc Rotation Of tho Popular Pross to Christianity"
ssThc influence OF tho Pulpit Upon Modern Thought
and Liio, Christianity and Popular Amuso
ments" ''Organization and Administration OF
Charity" and "Tho Trus Policy Toward tho
Indian Tribes" Tho last two topics were
discussed yesterday. Upon tho organization and al.
minlstra.ion OF charity. which FORMED tho theme OF
addresses at day scsson addresses wcrc made
by Rev. Horny q Potter D. D., OF Grace Church. this
city; Mr. John Welsh, OF Philadelphia, candidate for
Minister to England; Rev J. W: Brown, .. O., Of
Cleveland, OHIO; Lewis ". Deaned, Of New York;
nnsp ns syoans aG tho pooy sSa was
Bishop Of Minnesota. Henry b. Whipple; Bishop Of
Nioorara, y Hare; Bishop Of Heersska S1,," E.s H.
Brunot, OF Pittsburg, Pa. Aftcr the morning session
the Executive Committee held . meeting 70 arrange
for tho Congress Of next year. The Congress was
closed al night with singing OF tho "Gloria In Excel
els" and bened'ction by Bishop Poster
a THE ADDRESSES OK CHARITY.
With respect the organ zation and administration
of charity Dr. Potter thought that by ill-drectcd
% O. k. hv"
shed bureau for instruction. registration invosti-
CATION and Tor the general regulation OF 0enevolence
and as an agency tor obtaining omploymentorw worthy
persons
agency to disoarse charity, and he would havc 1t
work through the sunday school and through work.
lngmcn's clubs, reading rooms and other means Of
bringing tho classes into the lod OF tho Church
and within reach OF her care. #l
Rev. Dr. Brown would have charitable systom
upon the tripc basis OF education, rcief and moral
reform, and religion could do the work as nothing
THE EVENING SESSION
Tho first paper OF the evening read by Right
Rev. Henry f. Whipplc, D. D., LII D., Bishop Of
which had once been made by Presldont John Quincy
Adams, who stated that up TO his administration tho
policy observed toward the Indian tribes had been
ono OF justice and OF moderation. with tho
Creeks and Chcrokees this policy had boon success
full whi!c with other Indian tribes IL bad proved
speaker said, tho Pacific slope had beon desoiaed ny
war and turgid with Indian blood OWLS that werc
but the inevitable results OF fasc Indian
policy. Tho late Indian war, he maintained was
the Growing act OF long and continued series Of
ing 10 him, the Nez Perces had been the steady aud
constant friend OF tho white man. During thrce-
qoar.ers Of q century he said they had been 9o the
war with tho Snakes and Shoshones, they proved
strong and tried iriends 10 our troopss~supply,ng
them on many occasions with ammunition food and
cOtNng.
~ insure perfcc. peace prosperity for tho ndlan
look upon the Indian as an individual He
should have clear title 10 hIs land, which must bo
inaienabie, and enjoy all tho amenities OF u land
owner; the government agents should protect tho
Indian and his property; tho Indians should bo To-
Gated civilization AZ possible, aud tho influence
OF tho govern should be used promote civza.
tion among them and educate their young"
POLICY OF PRINCIPLE
The second papor was read by Right Rev. W, II.
Hare. ID. d., Bishop OF NoUara. He maintained that
the only policy which could be productive OF good re-
suits among the Indians was policy OF principle. Ha
adequate to meet tho wants Of tho lnaians
and promote among lhem that degree Of pros
sAi our Indian pollccs." DO SAID, shave 6cen
policies and policies. For policys sake have keps
stopping 10 consider whether right wrong.
whether we. were bottering or injuring their
condson We would seem ,sn ben; e sss him
derod man, who appears again and again 70 torment
his murdecr-ne rises up and conronts US alter each
seeming cxtcrmnanon. Tho Custer massacre was
indirectly caused by our weak policy OF policies. Our
policy should be ono OF principle: OF help toward
scll-ncp, and then hope 10 peaceful s0lu
ton oi this difficult Indian problem"
POLICY or CHARITY.
Right Rev. d. $. Tuttie, d. D.. Bishop OF Montana,
addressed the Congress- He thought there could
be principle toward the Indian Tribes but that
which was based upon and followed In the track Of
tho words of the Saviour, "Do unto others what yo
would have Them do unto you" The fatal
mistake IN our Indian policy he believed
TO DO tho fact that tho lndlans had been
treated from tho beginning as tribes, when they
should treated rs independent parts OF tho
uation.
A POLICY OF PHITANTnR0PY.
The Congress was next addressed by Hon. Folk A.
Brunot, OF Piitsburg, Pa He opposed The OIL
on account Of tho many frauds which had boen
mitted during the period when tho Indians wero
living nnder army regime. He doomed tho best policy
to he one containing sy6tcm co. responding with tho
mid principles philosophy, and declared that OF all
policies II was tho uestlned bear good fruits.
driven about They arc mild and traciabc, and eau
easily be nodded TO tho right They mover break
promises but keep them faithfully, and look Others
Tor tho same consideration
"A MISSIONARY POLICY
Right Rev r. II. Carkson, d. d., Bishop OF No
and held that the system OF teaching different religious
doctrines IN the same reservation was produc-
two oil evil results among tho Indians. THO
warfare OF crccds, no suid strain gupon
tho minds OF civilized men, but upon tho half
opened eyes OF uncivilizcd Indians II was
Tor the condition OF the Indians unless this evil wero
obviatcd, and therefore urged that the only way 10
render the lot OF the indians prosperous and SUCCESS
ful was TO see that but ono doctrine or creed was
taught upon each reservation.