St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-30
PARTIAL TO PRAYER.
Grow Creek Indians Are ReIig-
iousIy Inclined and Apparently
Favor the Opening of the Reser-


iousIy Inclined and Apparently
Favor the Opening of the Reser-
walton.
Special to the Globe.
CROW CREEK, Dak., Aug. 29.-Nearly
the whole of yesterday was devoted by
the Sioux commission in making
speeches and explaining the bill to the
Indians in council. When the council
assembled Chief White Ghost asked
that the meeting be opened with prayer
and his request was complied with by
Rev. Mir. Cleveland. An effective and
telling speech was then delivered by
Judge Wright, who told the Indians he
was very much pleased to see them
come out so promptly to hear what the
commissioners had to say to them, and
that it was pleasing to the Great Father
of Life to see His children, whites and
Indians. meeting together as friends
and discussing their matters harmoni-
ously. Judge Wright said that the COM
mission had heard that there were wise
and good men among the Sioux who
were trying to bring their people to
happiness and self support. and, as the
commission had been treated by them
in friendly manner, acknowledged that
the good report was certainly true. He
told them that it was the purpose of the
commission to do rightly by the Indians,
and not to force or threaten them, but
that the commission wished to talk to
the Indians in a friendly spirit, and
that they should not attempt to force
one another, but leave each man free to
do as he pleased. The commissioners
would be greatly displeased should they
hear that any Indian was being pre-
vented from exercising his own iudg-
ment in any way. The judge was fire.
quently interrupted by deep and hearty
grunts of approval, and it appeared as
though his address had favorable eff
feet upon the Indians. The commits
sioners are positive that they will be
able to secure the proper number of
Signatures to make the act operative.
The council then adjourned until this
forenoon in accordance with
REQUEST OF WHITE GHOST
who wished the Indians to have an op-
Indians have had several beeves given
to them daily, and they enjoy feast
each evening on the prairie directly
north of the agency. The council to-
day was held in the same place as pre-
ViouS councils, and all the Indians were
present. White Ghost made the an
noLncement that he had selected three
of the Indians to listen to what was
said, SO that no mistake could possibly
occur on the part of the interpreter, as
it might deceive the Indians in some
prayer be offered by all Indian minis
ter named Renville, who is here, which
was done. Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then
proceeded to explain the merits of the
bill. An immense map had previously
been prepared and was spread out on
the ground in front of the Indians,
being used for the purpose of
more thoroughly explaining the
bill. The Indians were Informed
that the bill was as good thing as had
ever been placed before them. That
the great father, with the assistance of
the Indians best friends, had prepared
the bill with the intention of taking
care of
THE INDIANS BEST INTERESTS.
Mr.. Cleveland explained the bill
thoroughly, occupying several hours.
At the close of his address the council
adjourned in order that the matter
might he talked over by the 1ndians
There is no doubt that the commissiol /
is determined to push the work 10 a
successful end should such thing be
at all possible. The commissioners are
by Secretary Villas urged hot to
geG discouraged Dy reVerSeS, DuG 10
keep at il and do all in their power to
secure the consent of the Indians 10 the
opening of the reservation. Some of
the leading CHIEFS from Lower Brule
are here. working in favor of the bill.
They have been here several days and
were invited by Ma. Anderson TO be
present. Their influence will help mat
ters considerably. To-morrow's council
will probably be much more interesting,
as the Indians will then be permitted to
give vent to their eloquence.