Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-29
AT THE UNITED CHAPEL.

AT TEE UNITED CHAPEL.
Members or she Indian Organization
ofthis City Meet at she United Church
Chapel-Remarks OF Interest made By
Native students.
Yesterday afternoon the members of the
Indian organization of this city, society
whose purpose 1t is to advance the well being
and developement of the original Inhabitants
of this country, met and listened for about
an hour and quarter to some able discus
sions of this old, woodworking question.
Professor Day made some introductory
marks followed by selection from the scrip.
lures and prayer. The remainder of the time
was taken mp mostly by two young Indian
students, one . member of the Law school
and the other studying in the Hartford Theo-
logical seminary. If they are to be taken as
a sample OF what may be done for the Amer
lean Indian in the way of culture and devel-
opment, then the assertions are absurd that
We have heard so many times to the effect
that the Indian II utterly incapable of civil
jzation, and must be crushed before its ad-
vancing encroaohments. Their remarks
were clear, to the point and not devoid of a
view of humor. Mr.. Lyman of the Law
school, this city, and native Sioux, spoke
first. His paper had been prepared for his
graduation from Hampton college. Virginia,
and q Ave minutes limit had been imposed.
The views he expressed were, in substance,
as follows:
You have no doubt heard all about the
Indians not adopting civilization, still cling
ing to their old ways and traditions, and it
has been said that they are on plane prao-
tically the same as when Columbus discover
or exterminate themi As an example In the
case of the Sioux Of Dakota and Montana,
the comparison between the COS. that fell on
the government of fighting or educating was
about 81, 72O, 900 in favor Of the latter.
There have been repeated wrongs on the
part Of the government in their dealings with
them, but he did not say this from prejudice
and, had he done SO, would have been guilty
of misrepresenting his people.
ans are due to fictitious stories and news.
paper yarns. That there have been murders,
crimes and turmoil prevalent is natural when
all things are considered. There is class
on the frontier composed Of hard characters
from all nationalities, in other words, ruf6ans
~hose crimes are oftentimes imputed to the
Iudians.
Another class is the traders, whose sole de-
sire is to get ROB, and this is chiefly accom-
| plished by selling poor whiskey. So wher
these classes come together it is all get drunk
| together and the traders get the land Of the
Indians. They are heather people in thu
nineteenth century and in some respects jusi
| the same as they were four centuries
ago when the white man was as yet nm
known. But the speaker had hopes of
| brighter future for his race, and examples
| from the Sioux tribes gave him grounds fo
| the belief. Less than generation ago
something like thirty years, several of thu
| Sioux tribes having been Influenced, sold
portion of their lands and determined to set
tie down and live like the whites. To b.
sure they did not make great success, b.
| came discouraged and went off on hunting
| expeditions, leaving their crops to 60 Il
waste. But this was beginning. The.
| suspected the government, all those a5ou
them and even the missionaries. But thes'
have done noble work, which is and will b.
| appreciated. AS one example of progress
| the speaker cited that of the old fort at York
town, which gradually being needed lees nnt
less, tumbled to pieces and finally met 1T
fate by being set on fire by little India'
lad celebrating tho anniversary of tn
national Independence with FIRE crackers. o.
| its site now exist two churches and q board
| ing school, over which are native ordained
l
He expressed great pleasure at being at th
meeting and felt assured that when he re
| turned and told the Indians what thei
| friends were doing for them in the East II
arousing public opinion, etc., they woul'
feel grateful.
| ADDRESS OF Mr.. HUDSON.
Mr.. Hudson, at present pursuing a cours
of studies at the Hartford seminary, was tn
| next to talk. He is q native of tho Chocta,
nation, and 1t was concerning the nations i
! the Indian Territory that he spoke chiefly, q
follows: Ever since the first settlers too
possession of the Atlantic coast there ha
been q steady increase In the population
| The eastern part of the continent filed up
we have seen q pouring of the multitudes int
Washington Territory and along the Pacifi
coast. They can 20 no further, and We mus
wait to sec the central part filed up.
1t is said that In few years the power Q
| the country will be west of the MississiI
river. When this is the case the positio
concerning the Indians must change. TIL
government has heretofore always treate
them as foreigners, making treaties, etc.
Speaking of Indians, etc., he described tn
eastern front as composed Of civilized tribes
that is a. the word civilization applies
even many of the whites in the West. The
are independent nations, making and 81
forcing their own laws, having their ow
churches and schools, and If 1t is possibl
would like to continue in this way. The
are opposed to the thought of losing thei
individuality as a nation and becomin
fenced in the sea Of universal citizenship
They could exist In their present eharacte
for so or 100 years were 1t not for the IL
creasing surrounding sentiments. The Choc
taw, Cherokee and other nations share thi
feeling, but accept this position philosoph
oally.
One danger that threatens this country
the character of those filling up this centr,
part of the country which some day will
the controlling power. They came from the
own countries, bringing their own custom
ways and beliefs and own language, and PEI
haps don't care particularly about the fr,
institutions We hold sacred. At any rate TIL
ia danger that confronts the Indians. an
though driven from their own country tho
want this land. And not being accustome
to possessions they oovet IL when they b.
hold broad acres stretching out as far Is Il
eye can reach belonging to the Indians.
And 1t Is for this the Indian nations obje
so strenuously to opening mp the Territor.
. because II they did so the settlers won
come In and take entire possession, az '
, have example In the recent settling of Okl
, for them to do so.
As 1t IL they have their own governme
.. on system nearly like our own, the COVER
!, or elected by the people. q legislature of II
houses etc.
A system of schools with native teacher
,, of which there are four high and 100 col
mon, and officers to look after them. T
women are still backward especially
church work, and In the country parishes t
entire management falls upon the paste
The resources are great, the Territory bel
: rich in timber, hay and coal.
Mr.. Hudson closed with the remarks til
: he was glad to see these organizations in I
East for the aid of the Indians and thong
4 that the smaller tribes, those distinct frc
, the great nations, especially needed care.
. The reading of some interesting lettt
from Miss Frost an American Board missio
I airy statioaed ct the agency in Idaho end
! the meeting.
Music ON Olive street.
Andrew Navin was arrested by Of6(
Bissell on Olive street last night for genel
breach of the peace. He was intoxicat
, and was making the street resound with
musical voice.
A Rormer New Haven Physician
His Home I'm Denver.
DR.. L. Il. Wood, eldest son of the late
R. Wood, the druggist, is very low at
home, Highlands, q suburb of Denver, Go
RADIO. He was taken i'll with pneumoH
! which ran into Brioht'a disAaae He has ha