Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-16

OUT ldtcnt, tne NatlOnul Iafty
will favor sale Of the same to the
United States, for such price and
upon such other conditions as will
meet the approval OF majority of
the citizens of the Cherokee Ma
ton. And if sold, pledges itself to
use all lawful means to secure the
best terms possible, and that the
proceeds, after deducting suffi-
cient amount for school and general
purposes, shall be paid per cap
ita to the citizens of the Cherokee
Nation consistent with the pro-
visions of treaty and the constitu-
tion.
1t will strive to maintain entire
the remaining National domain for
the citizens of the Cherokee Ma
tion, and in doing so will seek to up
hold and defend the rights of the
Nation and all of its citizens
against the.trespasses, depredations
aud inirusions of non-citizens, by
applying to the United States for
the imposition of proper penalties
to restrain sdch wrong-doing, and
to effec,ually prevent the monop-
oily of the common domain by cit
izens; it will favor legislation to
the extent, if necessary, that will
confine such citizen to his or her
pro rata share of the same.
arm. The eminent success which
has crowned the educational aud
humane policy OF The National
Party, as wilne by the schools
and asylums of the Nation, is a
safe guarantee that the highest
moral, intellectual aud social well
fare Of all classes of Cherokee citi-
zens may be safely confided to its
care and guardianship, recognizing
as it does the wisdom OF the far
mers of the Cherokee constitution
nearly fifty years ago, when they
incorporated in that honored in
strument the declaration that, IRE.
ligion. Morality and knowledge,
being necessary to good govern
ment, the preservation of liberty,
and the happiness of mankind,
schools, and the means of Cduca.
ton shall-8orevtr be encouraged
In this Nation" D"
9TH. The National Party is
hereby pledged against all species
of corruption in the details of the |
government OF this Nation It'll
especially inculates pure and patri- !
otic motives IN legislative conduct.
1t is accordingly opposed to the |
creation or filling of any office, in 1
the filing of which a member OF
either Senate or Council may have
personal and pecuniary interest.
9Th. The National Party pledges
itself that all lawful contracts and |
honorable obligations of the Nation
shall be upheld.
7TH. The National Party pledges |
itself to all citizens adopted under |
treaty the enjoyment Of equal
rights with native Cherokees. and |
should friendly and honest differ
ence of opinion arise with either
or any class of apopted citizens, in
regard TO their respective rights
to the National property, the Nat
ional Party will, without any spir-
it of contention but for fairness
sake, and to effect a final settle
ment Of tile question, invite a ref
erance Of the differance to what
ever judicial tribunal may be APP
propriate ard designated to decide
the points n. issue.
Sih. The National Party obli-
gates itself to oppose all special
legislation whereby valuable and
far.reaching privileges may be con-
ferred upon individuals TO the ex-
clusion Of the people at large, and
will as far as practicable protect
the rights Of the people in the com
mon heritage of the Nation.
9TH The National Party will
a. AL times observe in good faith, /
all our treaties with the United
States and will cherish relations Of
continued friendship with their
Red Brothers OF the Indian Ter
ritory.
1OTH. II will foster industry, en-
courage enterprise and aid in the
development Of the resources Of
the Nation by liberal policy to-
wards labor and ihe agricultural
and stock raising interest al lhe
Nation.
1lTH. The National Party points
with pride to the maintainance Of
the integrity of the Cherokee Ma
tion, the advancement in know
ledge ana personal wealth of its
the judioious management
Of its finances, and the grand reg
ognitions il has obtained of the
rights of tho Cherokee Nation in
District and Supreme courts Of the
Unitedstatcs. under its past admin
With such record
and with the declaration of prin-
ciples herein reiterated il can
Justly ask the support of the
people of the Cherokee Ma
lion and now confidently in 1
yiie all classes Of voters TO
oin tLem heart and hand in the
triumphant election on the 1st
in August, 1891, 10 the
oilices Of Principal and Assis-
ant Principal Chief Of George w. 1
Benge and r. Bunch, who have
2sap alike .dielngvislled by in,