New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-02
LITTLE BOUND md RED CLOUD.
THE INDIAN QUESTION VIEWED FROM THE IN
SIDE.

THE INDIAN QUESTION VIEWED FROM THE IN
SIDE.
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
sir: When I first taught school / had a pupil whom
any visitor would single ont from the rest as good
quiet. easy going boy and wonder why. when l
reprovcd him, did with emphasis. But had dis
covered that wherever he sat matter how often his
seat wa, changed or how solemn and sanctimonious
he looked. there likely 10 be u commot0n around
him. ! learned 10 trace the coincidence" although
il was always the other boy" Thi, experience was
a good lesson in human nature 10 me
have been reminded Of this when have read the
accounts in the papers stating that Little Wound Is
on the warpath but Rcd Cloud the friend Of the
whites Of the schools etc wa brought into direct
association with tho leaders Of the Sioux when or
Ganzcd the boarding school at Pine Ridge. and also
had full opportunity 10 study them closely through
the children. learned TO depend With cNacneSs upon
what might be expected Of them; a most essential
kno Wedge. for IN the untred critical situation they
were fall Of suspicion and error would have been
Of importance The Influence Of the leaders was
shown In the characteristics 81 the respective bands III
The position taken IN all public questions. Tho Kew
note Of Indians nature i, intensity. Whatever he
docs he does with vchemeucc and momentum. II j.
hard 10 stop him, for him to stop himself when once
started II Is possible for those who have studied them
closely TO trace the source Of the trouble and find the
ringlcadcrs in spite Of solemn face pr0tcsatons 81
good behavior.
When Dr. McGillycuddy was the agent. Fed Cloud
who opposed school and proerc, to the fullest extent
Of his power fortunately with little cfccu was
restricted and not IN any way recognized chief.
There disturbance at the agency except through
hi, effort. and they wcrc frustrated by the help Of
the progressive Indians. u the most powerful q
whom Little Wound. The Instructions Of l7-4
AID l--4 were due wholly t. Red Cloud and a
sacrc was prevented in both by Little Wound.
II it be true, Rcd cloud claims. that he Is now
leader Of h, people, IT may De An index 10 the
general uprising among the Pine Ridge H.
diaus. lie IS crafty. versatile and
sumo sancrmonloUs dcNoutncss 10 perfection.
Eut learned to trace coincidence between his prcs
and disturbance. II thvartcd. ho appealed
TO The friend, hc had made In Washington, who had
Judged him from his manners, which can be very
pleasing and bland. II encouraged unhlndcrci. he
tons with the attendant barban>m : am speaking
81 actual clrc unsanoes, notwt- ,Hdns h.s Prote>t
on The contrary Little wound VIZ always on The
Sdo Of order. His camp composed Of progressive
Indians. who outnumbcrcd Rcd Cpud, follower four
one. Many dwell Ia log hutS AID culuva" -aricn>
fertility % The land given 20 tho Indian, may BE- lud scd
from The fact that We tried in vain 20 raise rad,hr,
on thu upland. The children from Liur Wound
camp promptly brought 20 tr ,,ho'l. proving to
be bright pupils, good vorhrr-. E.nd hearted and nan
than Andrew Litu" Wonud Tho father used to WISH
rs frequently taking - The children telling them 10
Ike what tho white man ha-." lie II a fnr looking
warrior brave and s,ri sh,forvard himself and show
INK admiration for ho-e Qualities In others Having
been DO The threatened outbreak u 1895 and having
heard 'he thrilling details ~ ne previous excitement
where hc wa, chief actor for defence have strong
reason - f""l grateful 10 Inn ana - captain sword
and The great chief Yong Man AFRAID ~ ~ lio',c.
WHO (, IN reality tho ailc,f living siouN chid II tie
rcpor1 hc true hat Lite Wound among III" hsh'cr'
believe he would Eight from spirit - disorder or Il"
sire a. be ON the path. hu FOR some wrng lc clt
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