The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-22

il an order Of the Secretary OF the Tnte-
rior removing tho Ararahoes and Chey-
ennes north OF the Canadian River to the
south side OF tho river, the larger portion
of the reservation being on the south side
OF the river. There is no doubt that the
great influx OF immigration into this re-
gion will compel the department to open
up these lands at once. Therefore, | say
the excess OF immigration into this coun-
| try, while entailing temporary hardships
upon the disappointed settlers, will be
conducive to great national prosperity. the
forcing the Government into at once open
ing up the other unoccupied lands TO set
| tlement There will be homes enough for
| all who are now seeking them.
at Is matter OF serious regret that the
Senate did not pass the Oklahoma bill
This bill would have furnished lawful
Governmental the people who would have
settled on these lands, and would have
entire confidence and dspelled all fears Of
violence. But ! have great faith in the
capacity OF the American people 10 gov
ern themselves, aud believe that the peo-
pie who may settle upon these lands will
at once establish provisional government
which will give perfect security to persons
and property. How this can be accom-
plished | will explain briefly. As soon ms
more than 100 people have assembled ut
any place likely 10 become town site,
the inhabitants should call Il
mass meeting, and ut once ap.
point a Provisional Mayor aud other
city officers, adopting for their guidance
and government the laws Of Kansas, tho
nearest State in reference 10 the govern
ment OF cities and towns. This provisional
government should at once call an election
for Aldermen and put q city government
in complete force. The Mayor Of the city
ould next cooperate In issuing q call for
q Territorial convention. to bo composed
o delegates from every municipality and
center OF population. l would suggest
also that the inhabitants OF 'No-Man's-
Land should be invited TO cooperate in
this movement. After this convention il
called IL could be convened in two weeks
time. The provisional Territorial govern
meut 10 be established should adopt as u
basis there title %, chapters Of the Re
vised Statutes OF the United States, relnt-
ing 20 the government OF all Territories
Having adopted these provisions aud
elected the Governor aud other
provisional Territorial officers further pro.
ceedings for the complete establishment Of
n provisional government will be found
clearly set forth in the section OF the
statutes 10 which have referred. Caro-
should be taken 10 comply with every law
OF Congress In the formation Of this Gov
eminent. The United states Court ro-
Gently established in the Indian Territory,
to be held NJ Muscogec, will have iuris-
diction In all civil eases involving more
than SlO0, and in all criminal cases the
punishment OF which N less than death or
Imprisonment In the pcnitentsary. The
United States court at Wichita will HAYS
Jurisdiction OF capital cases audi ielonics.
The United States marshal for the Indian
Territory may appoint rs many deputies
rs he sees III, and tie United States Court
nj Wichita may appoint United States
commissioners for this region who will
have authority 10 hear all complaints aud
bind over offenders either 10 Wichita OF
| Muscogcc courts, according 70 the iuris-
diction thereof. With the aid Of these
courts and the provisional government
which the people NAV adopt, there is n,
doubt that government will be established
adequate 30 the wants OF tho people, and
which will furnish co mplotc protection 10
| persons and property until Congress
meets, when, ] have no doubt y bill or
ganizing the Territory OF Oklahoma will
be passed without delay. This bull will
validate all acts Of the provincial govern.
ment taken In good faith for the purposes
have mentioned"