The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-09
a the following admirable set of resolu-

tions:
This conference of the Women's
National Indian association gratefully
records it's conviction that distinct adj
vance has been made toward the solution
of the Indian problem, upon the basis of
Christian philanthropy during the last
decade since Indians have been permitted
to own land in seyeraity and have large
ly awaited themselves of the privilege.
Partnership between church and state
has been nearly dissolved and the number
of children who are receiving an eduoa-
tion has greatly increased. But we realize
that much more can be done to elevate
the race by dissolying tribal relations,
and making the Indian a self-supporting
citizen of his native land. Therefore,
Resolved, That we appeal to the people
of this nation to strenuously and persist
entity urge upon their representatives In
Congress to take the Indian Bureau out
istrative and official changes which retard
the progress of education, civilization and
religion.
Resolved, That we urge "a the aBo-
lition as soon as practicable OF the reser.
walton system: and Go. that when lands
are allotted and surplus land sold for the
so-called ssbenefit" of the Indians, a COM
nittee frcm thes tribe about to be bene-
fitted be appointed by the lndians, TO act
with the United States commission in de-
Gliding what particular benefit Is most
needed for their advancement, and how
the money obtained from the sale of their
lands shall be expended SO as to bring the
greatest possible good to the Indians
themselves.
Resolved, That as educational work
among the Indians has never been more
efficiently conducted, or more productive
of good results than while under the
direction of ex-Cemmissioner Morgan and
DIR. Mailman, ex superintendent OF Indian
schools we respectfully urge the Indian
Bureau to continue this work upon the
same broad and practical lines laid down
by those two eminent educators.
Resolved, That. considering the ex-
trenie importance of early training for
the children of race in progress of re.
delnption from barbarism, we recommend
and urge the government to mike the
kindergarten an integral part OF every
one of it's schools and to carry this idea
iuto immediate operation.
Resolved, That Congress be urged Ia
to increase the appropriations for field
matrons, and their proper equipment for
field service, and (b.) to see to 1t that the
provisions of the Curtis temperance bill,
now law of the land, are strictly carried
out.
Resolved, That we realize the need of
more persistent efforts to arouse public
sentiment to the Importance OF earnest,
prayerful Christian work among the
Indians, for never has thespromise of re-
suits been brighter
Resolved, That we offer to the city of
Portland our heartfelt sympathy under
the great calamity which has recently
filled many OF her homes with mourning,
and cast a shadow of bereavement over
the entire popu ation.
Resolved, That we extend our heartiest
thanks to the Maine Indian association
for the thoughtful work of preparation
which has SO largely helped to make our
annual meeting so delightful: for the
cheering trolley ride aboub Portland ana
vicinity, and for the supper, and ala 20
body and mind. We also extend our
thanks to the citizens of Portland VINO
have welcomed us to their homes; to the
nastor and officers of the Stare street. Con-
eregational church for the use OF tnelr
ed;fice: to the musicians who have cheereu
our spirits and to the press of ths city Tor
the careful and full accounts or our pro-
ceedings.
These resolutions were adopted, tne
visitors responding TO the last one By
rising cote of thanks
Miss Thompson of New York, reported
twenty-seyen delegates OF the association,
and Miss Jones gave the report OF the
numerous boxes and barrels sent to the
various missions. The approximate value
of these boxes amounts to more than two
thousand dollars.
Refore the adjournment, Mrs. Quinton
expressed the most cordial appreciation
for the very satisfactory character OF the
work accomplished, and for the very
bospita BILE reception the delegates had re-
ceiyed from the Portland people.
Mrs. Frye rs the Maine hostess, ex-
dressed the greatest pleasure that the
iaaies had been here and closed her few
remarks with an earnest prayer
The president then declared the meet
ing adjourned, but many Of those present
remained TO testify to the Interest and
stimulation they hal received from the
interesting messages they had heard at
the meetings.
Mrs. James P. Baxter of Deering street