Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1883-08-17

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sFlffcnff PARTY.
Conditions upon which the dill
culiles growing out II the late dis
iurhances IA the Greek Nation
shall be adjusted Il being under
slnod and agreed upon hy lhe par
tics hereto that they will pelso
nelly and officially use their hcsl
endeaNoT 10 secure such legislation
by the National Council as Is rec.
ommendedin tie following propo,
silions.
/. We recognize the binding
force Of existing treaties between
the United States and the Greek
Nation, and declare our earnest de-
sire topresorve the integrity Of the
Creek Nation and 10 rc.eslablish
and maintain harmony among the
Creek people.
II, We recognize the Consti.u.
llon Of the Greek Nation, but desire
that the Council, which shall meet
after the pending election and COM
posed Of the members then chosen,
shall so amend Il by reducing the
present representation and other
measures Of reform as shall reduce
70 a reasonable sum the expense Of
the government Of the Creek Ma
ton.
III. We agree that a full andu
conditional amnesty and pardon
shall be granted for all alleged crim-
inal offences, political or otherwise,
committed prior 70 the present
date, as provided by the Act Of the
National Council of Oct. 10, 1882,
il being understood and agreed up
on that should there be any dis
pute as TO whether any offence
charged against any person is such
a one ms has grown out OF the late
trouble in the Nation, then in such
case the facts shall be submitted to
the Indian Agent whose decision
shall be final.
Nv. It's recommended that the
Creek authorities provide either to
abolish or for careful rcorganiza-
tion ofthe Light Horse by dismissal
of officers and privates who have
used oppressive violence in execut-
ing the law, and that vacancies be
filled by good men who viii firmly
but cautiously exercise their au-
thority.
V. That the Creek National
Council should appoint Commits
sion of able, faithful and impartial
men, representing both sides, to
whom shall be referred with power
to audit and recommend payment
thereof the claims Of parties whose
has been unlawfully seiz-
ed and destroyed during the late
disturbances.
vi. That all parties participate |
in the approaching election, and |
use every effort to secure a full, /
free vote and fair count, and then
accept checriully the result and
submit to the will of the majority. /
VII. That the United States
troops within the Creek Nation be
stationed in one camp at Okmulgee
to maintain peace and assist the
civil officers in the enforcement Of
law and order during such period
rs the Colonel commanding and
.he Indian Agent may deem such
occupancy necessary.
In witness whereof the parties to
.hese presents have hereunto set
heir hands and seals this tenth day
n August, 1883.
Samuel Checote,
P. Q, Taylor, His [x1 mark.
Coweta Tustcnugge, His [X mark
Coweta Micco,
Silas Jefferson, His [x1 mark.
G.. w. Stidham,
II. c. Reed,
Thos. Adams,
L. c. Perryman,
J. NJ. Perryman,
Samuel w. Brown,
Pleasant Porter,
6. W. Grayson,
Jas. Larnoy,
Esepahca, (Isparhcchc.)
Tuckabatch Harjo, His [xl mark
Hotulke-iekscko,
David Mcqueen, His x] mark.
Daniel Childers, His x mark. /
Cowarsartie Fixico, His < mark
Tul-mo-chus Harco,
Concharty Mecco, His x mark. I
Thlarthlo Fixico, His X mark.
VIM. Mcintosh, His fx1 mark. :
Chowarstiye Fixico, His * mark =
Efa Emathla, His [xl mark. \,
Mekko Onuppo, His x mark.
Rasho Yire, t
John A. Myers. ,
WITNESSES: N. B. Moore. T. w. !
VIII P. Ross, R, B.
-arris. "
INTERPRETERS: Sam'l H. Lowe,
(. NJ. Hodge. 5
We hereby approve the fore Il
,ing agreement and recommenda-
ons. Clinton B. Fisk,
+. Whittlesey. Il
U. s. Commissioners.
The INDIAN CHIEFTAIN extends t.
,artfelt congratulations to the "
-eek people, and sincerely hopes II
cir union, peace and prosperity o
ay be perpetual. We are glad a.
at peace is made, and hope for c,
e good of the Creeks and Of the
,rritory the feeling is sincere. If Il
is, the military occupation pro- Il
ded for will be of short duration.
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NeOsho Collegiate Institute.
On Monday, Sept. Sd, 1888. be- !"
rs the fourth scholastic year Of u
q Nnn.hn lnlln.rintn I-a.a-I III