The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-22
is GENERALLY TAKEN FOR THE
MODEL FOR ALL INDIAN EDU-
CATION.
CITY,s TARDY HOSPITALITY
Is Extended to the Visitors by Men,
beers of the Commercial Club
No Displeasure Exists.


even ten years ago are considered OBJ
solete. An Indian shild is a different
Individual in the school room than the
offspring of white parents. Instruct
ors find that the principle of spare
the rod and spoil the child" will not
work in treating with the dusky
young hopefuls. 1t is slow work. Job
was not possessed Of more patience
than the pedagogues who teach the
Indian children. During the two days
Of the present institute, 1t has been
notable fact that nearly all of the
speakers have criticized many of the
features of the governments Indian
policy. The isolation of the red men
upon the reservations far from the
haunt Of the civilized world, is be-
lieved to be responsible for the retro
gression of many Of the pupils who
have received the benefits Of the
schools. The system of issuing rations
is also condemned as putting a pre-
MUM upon idleness. OF course there
are Indians and Indians, as there are
intelligent and ignorant white races,
and among the tribes there are many
notable exceptions. For instance, the
Oneidas and the Winnebagos are be-
heved to be making more progress
than other tribes. More trouble is eX-
perienced in educational work among
the Indians of the plains, than those
living on the reservations of the Cen
trail and Eastern states. The closer
to the center of population the reser-
walton may be, the more satisfactory
and lasting the education seems to be.
AT last nights session, the Outing
system as applied to the Carlisle, Pa,
school, appeared to commend itself to
all instructors. Under this system,
the students, male and female, are
given years practical experience in
the industrial world, before being re-
stored to their tribes. The latter pc
Rod is the critical one Indians are as
Jealous as other people They ridicule
the young graduate and force him by
jeers to return to his primitive condi-
ton. Lo often cuts the crown out of
his hat, and again descends to state
of semi barbarism. For this reason,
the Indian teachers of today seriously
contend that graduates should de sent
among white men, and not returned to
their tribes, unless they evince unus-
ual ambition.
The first paper of the day was read
by Supt. Axel Jacobsen, of the Indian
Industrial school at Wittenbery. Wis.
The speaker said it had always been
the history of the world that the weak,
ignorant and conceited races had been
forced to succumb to the educated and
Intelligent people. The nations which
had resorted to the sword saw their
error at length, and the folly Of exert
Ing force The American government
now realizes the error of applying the
sword to the Indian, and has atoned
by erecting schools for the education
of the red men. The speaker is a
teacher among the Winnebagoes. He
said that the stolid dull temperament
OF that race was responsible for the
slow progress made in civilization Yet
much progress has been made, and the
race today is as far advanced as any
of its kin. e
Miss Kendall read a paper prepared
by Agent Steele, of the Blackfeet
agency. regarding the work there
President Davis, in his paper upon
'The Industries of South Dakota In
d1ans. said the red men Of the plains
of Dakota were scattered about in the
pastoral sections. and this was the
reason for their slowness in adopting
the pursuits of the white men. Farm
Ing is the principal pursuit, and cattle
SNAAO SAAONP A1ASlh6 10 COllOuClSu Oh d
greater or less scale. The Indians per-
sistently refuse to adopt any other
means of support, while thousands de-
pend entirely upon the liberality of the
government for their supply of rations
The Indian agents have exerted a
powerful influence in encouraging the
cattle industry
Bishop Gilbert in a few remarks
spoke of the great strides which had
been made since his first work in Min
nesota, in the education of the red men,
When he first came to Minnesota, the
task was considered hopeless.
c. w. Horn, of the Commercial club.
delivered a tardy address of welcome,
and apologized for the omission of
Monday night. F. G. Walther invited
the delegates to visit the club Thursday
night, and the invitation was accepted.
*. HI. Kreisman read a paper upon
the industries of the Minnesota Indian.
Chairman Davis appointed Supts. Can
field, Pierce, Winslow and Davis as a
committee on resolutions.
At last evenings session Sister Beat
rice Souderegger, superintendent of the
Indian boarding school at Standing
Rock Agency, North Dakota read an
interesting paper upon her charge
Sister Beatrice believed the Sioux. were
q noble people, they could not be driven
but must be led. She thought the older
people should be taught as we'll as the
young. Maj. Mclaughlin, Indian agent
at the reservation, said the speaker
was wonderfully successful and he held
the Indians in discipline by tact and
kindness. She narrated many incidents
showing how eagerly some of the In
dams are to profit by Industrial edu-
cation. The Episcopal, Catholic and
Congregational missionaries on the
reservations are doing a grand work,
andgmany Christian families are to be
found among the Indians. The cause
of temperance Is growing, and many
young men have taken the pledge On
July 4. not an arrest was made for
dl unkenneSS. Perfect harmony exists
among all schools, irrespective of char
acter or creed. Many of the pupils be-
come proficient musicians, seamstresses
and artisans. Self reliance has begun
to show itself. Vacation does not undo
the work, and many children return
with. their brothers or sisters.
Sister Beatrice was given a note OF
thanks for her able paper.
Charles F. Pierce, superintendent Of
the Oneida school, Wisconsin gave an
interesting history of the Oneida tribe
from the early years of its existence
In the East until 1t was allotted lands
in Eastern Wisconsin. Mr.. Pierce be-
iieved the Oneidas were one of the
most selfsupporting tribes in existence
Many of them owned brick houses and
farms, and were good farmef2 Mr.
Pierce was not favorable to the plan
of sending an educated Indian back to
his tribe, until he has supported him.
self by labor for year. BY going
back to his tribe Immediately after he