New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-05
THE GFNgRzL DEMlND.

We understand that the survivors Of the Pcquod
tribe of Indians feel much offended that proper
provision has not been made for them in the forth
coming centennial parade, and that they are In
dulRinR In loud and vigorous talk because tickets
for everything have not been sent them. they
potnt out the fact that their ancestors tOmahawked
early settlers before Washington was born. and
therefore they feel that they ore much more enti-
tied to these favors than are such late recruits as
the members Of the Legislature or City Council
The harassed celebration committees, already driven
nigh TO the point Of distraction. viii hear Of this
disaffeotion among the Pequods with another
shudder
The report that the members of Messrs. Legi-
times and Hyppolite's armies have passed resoiu-
lions denouncing the managers because they are
not assigned places in the parade proves upon IN
yestigaton, to be without foundation, though much
individual dissatisfaction exists, and It is not IN
likely that official notice will yet be taken OF the
evident design 20 slight these enterprising and
powder-stained citizens Of q neighboring republic.
We feel certain that the committees win learn
with extreme regret OF the report which comes
from Germany that the descendants OF the HesSian
soldiers who took part In the Revolution have
decided 70 demand their rights and three tickets
apiece to the ball IL is pleasure TO assure the
committees, however. that the British army and
navy will not demand recognition. This viii
tighten their hbors TO certain extent aud we
desire TO congratulate them.
In the city IL is probable that the demand for
favors will greatly increase in few days. II is
said that the hand-organ grinders feel hurt and
that they will be heard from shortly The mon
who took part in the late streetcar strike will also
soon begin 20 clnmor. IL Is proposed to call o
monster mass-mecting IN Madison Square Garden
some time this week, at which everybody. without
regard to anything, viii be asked 70 be present, and
q general demand for tickets, grand-stands and
everything that can be suggested will be made.
It Is expected that everybody except the members
OF the committees will be on hand, and It will sub
senuentIy be seen IL the Just demands Of an out
RACED people will bc ignored by those having the
celebrntion in charge
Outside of the city the country Is said 70 be
feverish, and the committees may expect TO hear
complaints from almost anywhere. The only per
sons who are reported fully satisfied arc Sitting
Bull and his band OF Indians. Sitting Bull says
that while they would Hike tickets 20 the ball. they
do not feel like taking any action that might en-
barraSs the committees. Sitting Bull was always
noted for his thou ghtfulness, IL being rentcd of
him TINT he once travelled 200 miles 10 scalp q
total stranger who he understood was rapidly
growing bald headed before 10 WAS too hte The
committees win appreciate the generous action OF
this wellknown savage in not insisting on favors
for himself and fellow barbarianS As for every
body else, they will continue TO make IL lively for
these unfortunate and lons-sufiering officers.