Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-01-28
Carl Schurz Eulogised.

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Chen has been spending the time
with his family since returning
from Washington; and many
friends have been pleasantly enter
tanned ut Mr.. LAWYERS comfortable
home here, and al were interested
in the wild Sioux Of Dakota, and
the Indian policy of the govern
ment Like everything else Mr..
Lawler is interested in, or is en-
gagged in, he has Invested the In
dian condition and disposition, and
has evidently informed himself
perfectly of the true inwardness "
of the Indian question, and exist
ing circumstances and influences
relating thereto. Mr. I.awlcr is very
positive IN his position, and takes
direct issue with the usual frontier
estimate Of the Indian character.
He spent considerable time ut the
Indian Misunderstanding the indians
on their reservations; and meeting
with parties Of them out On the
plains; everywhere speaking with
them. and taking particular notice
of their actions and conduct under
various circumstances and condi-
tons, Mr.. Eawlcr declares that he
would trust his person and proper
10 The Indian sense Of justice, and
rely upon their yeracity and integ-
rity to fulfill am obligation. He
thinks they are as virtuous, as hon
orable, and us honest rs the white
fronticrsmcn, and he would rely
upon them just as confidently. lie.
claims that even the most savage
of the northern Sioux have n grow
ing appreciation of the advantages
of civilization, and many of the
tribes, rs well rs their head chiefs,
desire to acquire and enjoy these
Mr.. l.awlcr attributes
most of the Indian difficulties TO
10 the fact that the Indians have
been unfairly dealt with; and he
declares that white men would
havc been made more desperate
than these wild men had they been
wronged SO outraSeously rs the
Indians have been. But what il
most marked and unusual, is to
hear u man of Mr.. LAWYERS bust
ness experience and sound iudg-
mcnt, endorsing Carl Seizures IN
dian policy, In the press Of the
country, i'll reports Of special CON
grcssional committee, in debates in
congress, We have known MIR.
Shurtz'a policy for the management
Of the Indians criticised, even ridi
culcd never advocated. Mr., Law
Ter says he KNOWS that Secretary
seizures plans have done more for
tho benefit of the Indians IN the
past three years, than has been ae-
complishcd by all others. lie en-
endorses the Indian policy inaugu-
rated by Mr. Sehur1, claims That il
~ based upon IL sincere determine
tion to secure tho Indians their
just rights; and says it is the only
policy that will accomplish the per-
mancnt good Of the Indian wards
of the nation. 1t meets the united
opposition Of the sehcming Indian
agents, and II multitude of dishon-
est mon interested III systematically
robbing the lndians which 1t itself
isan evidence IN favor of Mr.. Schurz,
that recommends his plans To The
consideration Of all true philanthro-
pists.
This unqualified declaration
made and publicly reiterated, il
certain 10 have lis eject iii the
Northwest where MIR. LAWYERS rep.
utation for sound, practical judy
mcnt, CONSCIENTIOUS and honorable
dealing in private and public affairs
il everywhere known and acknowl-
edged. Courier
How 10 Gct Rich.
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