St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-22
CORRIDOR CHATS.


Ex-Congressman u. ). Hall, who has been
spending the past week i'll conference with
the interior department at Washington re-
garding the work of the Chippewa commits.
Sic of which he is a member, arrived in the
city yesterday afternoon. He will spend
Sunday at home in Renville county, and
early next week resume his IabUrs with the
Indians on the various reservations. His
trip TO the national capital was made to ac
quaint The department with the work of the
commission, and the difficulties in the way
In speaking of the work that lies before Bish-
op Marty. Commissioner Campbell and him
self, Mr.. Hall said:
The work of allotting lands to the various
bands will be pushed as fast as possible, but
in the meantime all the bands whose lands
have not been surveyed Will be persuaded to
remove to White Earth. With the exception
of the Mile Laos band, numbering about
500, all the Chippewas will be allowed to
make selections from the land in their pres
ent reservations. In several cases these
reservations have not been surveyed, so that
it viii be impossible for the Indians to make
their selections at present. These will be
asked to go to White Earth. where there is
an agent TO look after them
''Why is it that the Mile Laos band must
seek their land elsewhere?"
For the simple reason that there is no
land for them around Mile Lacs'' answered
the commissioner. 'Some time ago that
reservation was thrown open. and actual set
tiers have crowded in and taken claims.
Some of the Indians the traders and whisky
sellers are opposed TO a removal to White
Earth, but when they see that they can do
nothing else it will be possible TO persuade
some of the leading men to favor the re-
moval. II is better for them to go to White
Earth, if they could only be made to see it.
The land is better for farming purposes than
it is where they are. " hen they decide to go
they will be paid their share of the reservoir
damages which will amount to about $50
piece"
''Will it be possible to move the entire band
10 White Earth this fall.'' asked the GLOBE
man.
Not unless it is commenced pretty soon,"
was the answer. 1T will be getting cold
pretty soon, and we have got to have time to
prepare for their reception at White Earth.
Houses have TO be built and a great many
other things done. However, we shall push
the work as fast as possible and try to do it
as quickly as possible, for it will be much
better to get them away. None of the Red
lake bands will be taken to White Earth.
Congressman n. P. Haugeu, of Wis
consin, the only Republican member of
the present delegation, came over
to st. Paul yesterday from his
home at Black River Fails, and spent some
time chatting with ex-Congressman D. S.
Hall in the Merchants lobby in the after
noon. Mr.. Haugen is comparatively young
man, and in many ways bears a striking
resemblance to ex-senator HalvOr Steiner
son, of this state. Unlike most Badger state
Republicans, Congressman Haugen is not
adverse to discussing Wisconsin politics.
and discussing the situation frankly and
fairly. too.
Il do not think Senator Sawyer will be a
candidate for reelection to the United States
senate" he said, in answer to a question,
and in this event ex-senator Spooner may
be a candidate. Nothing but a sweeping
victory in the state can give US Republican
legislature, for the simple reason that the
legislative appointment is against US. The
senators elected last fail all hold over, and,
as they are nearly all Democrats, you can see
that that body will remain in the hands of
the Democrats A sweeping victory in the
state might enable us TO elect enough of the
lower house TO overcome the Democratic ma
jority in the senate on joint ballot"
chow do the Republicans like the appor-
tionments made by the Democrats?" asked
the representative of the GLOBE.
They have no fault to find with the con-
gressional apportionment. 1t is considered
quite fair; but it is different with the legisla-
tive apportionment. IL is a gerrymander,
and ] think the first one ever made in the
state. Ten years ago the legislative appOr-
donment bill passed without opposition, be-
cause it was fair to both parties. This year
the Democrats, after passing just congress
sional appOrtionment bill, turned in and
gerrymandered the state on the legislative
apportionment. This may save the legisla-
ture to them. but 1t will hurt them on the
state ticket
''Will GOV Peck be renominated?'
Without doubt" answered Mr.. Haugen.
The Democrats will be Obliged to do so to
indorse his administration.
rs he not making a good governor" per-
sisted the GLOBE man.
well, the last legislature was not partic
ularly strong one" answered Mr.. Haugen,
evidently anxious to evade the question.