The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-05-08
HE ROASTS EN- HARD
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| pronounced opposition of the old so-coll-
ed chiefs. who have recently employed
an attorney for the purpose Of prefer
ring charges against me with a view TO
eHecting my removal
BBEF HIDES FOR ADVICE
'On the 30th ultimo large camp was
established near the town OF El Reno.
where they went TO engage in COUNSEL
ing with their attorney. who had been
retained by payment Of money received
| by the sale of beef hides
| Having been advised OF this gather
| ing near FL Reno, 1 addressed the in
closed communication TO the Indians and
their attorney, which are explanatory
OF my purpose. The council was ac-
cordingly adjourned, and they came 10
the agency where they again convened
and sent messenger 10 me, requesting
my presence.
Their attorney, Mr.. E. ]. Simpson. of
Ell Reno, formerly superintendent of
the Arapahoe school. informed me that
ne was employed 10 prosecute their
claim against the government for S67.-
500 paid out 10 attorneys by order of
| Secretary Noble in 1891, from the funds
TO their credit from sale Of surplus land
OLD CROW IS WRATHY.
| The council opened with a speech
from "Old Crow one of the most non
progressive OF the Cheyennes, who en-
! tered into a TRADE against the agent.
| denouncing his methods in emphatic
| terms, and closed with a request that
Ae leave the agency within thirty days.
! He was followed by others in the same
strain. The attorney who had repOr-
| ter present, was enjoined 10 see that
everything said by them was put into
the newspapers and published TO the
| country. They stated that they had
! paid him to do tllis. and that II he did
not do it, they would not pay him any
more money.
They charged the agent with all man
ner Of things, which TO their minds was
sufficient to disqualify him 10 hold the
position of agent. They intimated that
if the agent did not leave within thirty
| days, something bad might happen TO
him or their people.
HE HAS TRYING DUTIES.
This communication is written with a
view TO showing the department that
my duties as agent Of these Indians
have been performed under most try
ing circumstances. The fact that /
have endeavored to institute newer, and
in my opinion, better methods tending
TO the Improvement of the condition Of
these people, by bringing about a grad
ual change in their mode of living, by
localizing them in permanent residen-
ces on their allotments; by cultivating
pride in individual ownership in lieu
of property in common; by improving
their moral condition in the prohibition
OF plural marriage, ghost dances and
other Objectionable customs; by encour-
aging labor for their own support; by
rewarding those who work and with
holding rations from those who will not:
and by the conscientious discharge Of
my duties as agent, regardless of the
fact that by doing so 4 would become
unpopular with large number of the
older Indians, has served to create in
their minds the belief that am not the
kind Of agent they would like TO have;
and consequently they are led to be-
lieve that by the employment of an at
torney, they may effect my removal
DON'T CATER TO POPULARITY.
/ desire to say in this connection that
so far as my personal feelings are con-
cerned. 1 would much prefer to be on
duty with my regiment. When 1 took
charge of this agency believed could
improve the condition of these Indians.
1 saw where others had failed. for was
an observer in person for eight years
preceding my detail. or their habits and
customs. Whether l have performed
my duties efficiently and we'll and in the
interest OF the government and the In
dians, is left to my superiors to decide.
i knew in advance that the enforce
ment of the policy adopted, would rem
der my administration unpopular; but
am too old a soldier TO cater 10 popular
ity or TO curry favor with those under
my command. But there is a limit 10
the endurance of even a veteran in the
service, and l am now tempted TO ask
myself whether the end will justify the
sacrifice Of my personal pride and com |
fort, and the vilification and unjust crit !
icism OF my actions, in order 10 await /
the fultillment of my expectations when |
l assumed charge Of this agency.
TEMPTED TO ASK FOR RELIEF. |
The uncertainty of my tenure here |
seemingly warrants the belief that ] |
cannot expect TO remain long enough !
to see the accomplishment Of my efforts
for The civilization Of those people. ]
am now seriously tempted 10 ask for re-
lief. II is only from desire 10 see my
plans carried out that / am induced |
to remain here as agent; and only on
the assurance that l VIII be supported |
by the department in my undertakings
for the improvement Of the Indians IN
der my charge, can consent 10 do so.
My own personal preference and the
peace and quiet Of my family. prompt
me 10 ask for immediate relief from my
exceedingly unpleasant duties.
/ learn that a petition is being cIrcu. !
lated for my removal which viii doubt |
less reach your Office in course Of time
II viii, I am informed, embrace many
charges. the truthfulness Of which can
be determined only by an inspector. I
trust that one viii be detailed for the
purpose.
HE MAKES A SUGGESTION.
Permit me TO suggest that II I am
20 remain in charge of this agency. the
Indians must be made 10 fully under
stand that the government IS deter
mined 70 enforce its policy through the
agent, and that persistent opposition |
VIII be met with the withdrawal OF as
sistance IN the way OF rations and other
supplies not definitely fixed b. treaty |
I cannot hope 70 succeed otherwise.
and the result viii be that the attenp;
made 20 carry out any fixed policy !
with these allotted Indians VIII prove
q total failure.
IN my opinion unless they are re-
ldired 20 conform 70 the wishes OF the
department. as allotted Indians. Il would
be a waste OF money TO Tnaintzin them |
q their present condition which is likely |
10 remain unchanged for the better 10 I
cars 70 come.
L was not evidently the purpose %
he allotment law that they should re-
main dependent upon thsg0veTnment
'Jr support. yet. nevertheless. I prsdic- /
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