Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-20
PATRICK HENRY's BID.

5et, tuaV MI. I. IenTy DelleNeu,
and was informed by the chief,
that the only way to dispose of
the outlet is TO advertise it to the
highest responsible bidde er and
thereby set aside the object and
intent of the hirelings. Conse-
quently he believed the chief was
right, and he had no thought but
what his council would pass an
act allowing good men to compete
and bid for the Cherokee outlet.
He never dreamed that he would
be subjected to such an examina-
tion as was given him by the COM
mittee on public domain. We
would have the people read care
fully the interrogation gotten up
against Henry's bid by the COM
mittee on the public domain dur
ing our special called council. 1t
has reference to the letting or leas-
ing of the Cherokee outlet. First,
notice what the chief asked his
council to do under the circum.
stances in his special message.
Every patriotic citizen of the coun-
try fully understands his position.
The lower house made an effort TO
carry out the views of the chief,
but was handicapped by the un-
tamable senate, and the invincible
committee on the public domain
with an act for $4,000. We
would have you notice the conduct
of the senate throughout the coun-
Gil. Their lobbyists were busily
engaged in inspiring the members
of the house with fear-telling
them it was dangerous to have
anything TO do with new associa-
tions, and it was best TO stay with
the old company. They forgot
the people and the oath taken by
them. Murmuring and rebellion
against the chief was the upper
most thought of the senate. Now
they would have the people break
forth into open cries against the
executive officer of our govern
ment, for the sole purpose of COW
ering up their conduct, unsteadi-
ness, cowardice, imbecility and
Observe how one disappoint-
ment after another followed them
first, 1925, 900, second, $3.50 600
third, s175,000. They are now
wrought up by disaffection nearly
TO a point of absolute madness.
Oh, you taskmasters your time
for crying has come. You have
cause, indeed, to weep for your in
fidelity to the people. You have
dreadful future it is painted in
,olors Of unbelief in every home.
You cannot convince this people |
hat your position.is is right. The
circulation of a pamphlet against
Ir. Henry is not sufficient to mis-
cad the constituency of the nation. !
The document is already weighed, |
md it only aggravates. They now |
lurl their iniamy secretly at the !
thief and try to impress the pub
ic that he, ct. al, are responsible. |
So far their conduct is no less than !
formal renunciation of the au-
.hority Of the chief, with an eye
% their own self-aggrandizement.
Your murmuring is only sign of
'ebellion. 1t is the deepening
.wilight of the rebellious spirit.
Il is a most Wretched, unhappy
'pirit. There is no comfort, no
oy, no sunlight in it. It abides in
he lurid, political shadow of the
pet. Your position against Mr.. |
Henry is as useless as il is wretch. !
I'd. 1t removes no evils, but in
ensifies them. 1t turns away |
'very source of help. 1t is no ar
'ogant assumption, for your writer
% ask good men to communicate |
With Mr.. Henry, and ascertain
through him, if Mr.. Byrd had a
iecret conference with him for
'25, 900, Chat is, Mr.. Byrd became
he mediator.) This was a time |
If trial for Mr.. Henry and the |
people would like to know how lie |
got over il. The effect Of the
ast council, is becoming ravenous
IS a wild beast when he approach
IS water. See how he plaAges !
md snaps after the pet cempany; !
I is involuntary, unreasoning, |
purely physical movements, and
thinks and drinks, till it is sick !
and distressed with anticipated
'ullness. Oh you "boodle;" do
you still hear the flow Of money ? |