Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-03-15
The NEW TREATY.
Muskogee Nation and United
Sta eS Agree.

the new nd important treaty be-
tween tie Greek nation and the
United States, sign-d Thursday by
General Porter and other Greek
commis- oners and members of the
Dawes commission. The treaty
differs from others considered
heretofore and provides apparent
ly solution OF many of the land
complications of that nation.
When ratified by congress and by
he ;ub.l councilit will become
law.
First-One hundred and sixty
acres of land is to be allotted to
each ciuzrr. This is the standard
allolmrL of lands, and the best
lands sr- valued at So 80 an acre.
Those Nao gel inferior lands are
to receive other lands and money
belonging 20 the tribe to equalize
the valu OF all allotments.
Secondary citizen who has
made Improvemenjs~on lands in
excess Of the lands taken by him,
his wife or his minor children for
their allotment is to have a lien
upon such lands and the rents and
profits thereof until he receives
pay for tie Improvements Of the
lands which he cannot hold for
himself and family.
Thir6-The annuities and other
funds of the tribes have been capi-
allied and will be used for the
purpose Of equalizIng the value Of
allotments.
Fourth-Where the lands have
been selected and set apart by the
Dawes com mission without contest
the deeds are to issue immediate
ly to the allottees.
Fifth-Forty acres, constituting
the hon estead will be selected out
of each 100 acre tract and a sepa-
rate deed given TO it and these for
ty acres not to be sold or incum-
bered il any way for p years or
during he lifetime of the allottee.
Sixth-All town sites and sites
of public schools, colleges and
places Of public worship have been
reserved from allotment.
Severth-The town site commit
tees are 10 lap off the towns into
lots, reefs. etc. In Muskogee
and Wsgoner the surveys are all
made and confirmed, when ap-
proved oy the secretary Of the in
terror. Lot holders can get titles
by paying 80 per Centum of the
assessed value of the lot, exclusive
Of Improvements Every resident
Of a town may take a lot for a
homestead If he be in rightful
possession at 80 per cent of the APP
praised value.
Eighth-Lois may be paid for al
once o. in three annual install.
ments. All payments may be
made a. once, and as soon as made,
the deed viii issue.
NiulE-All claims against the
United States may either be sub
mitted to the senate within two
years or The claimant may sue in
the court of claims, either party
having the right of appeal to the
supreme court.
Tenth-The tribal government
to hold until all the lands have
been allotted and the funds of the
TRIBE ascertained and divided
equally among the citizens OF the
nation.
Eieventh-The schools are left
as they now are, under the control
of the Indian authorities, with
United States supervision.
Tweii'h-There is no provision
rehabilitating the Greek courts
The United States courts will con-
tinue TO exercise complete jurisdic-
tion iE the Greek nation.
Thir.eenth-Liberal provisions
have been incorporated in refer
ence TO religious, charitable and
educational institutions.
Chief Porter and the Greek dele.
gates have made a strong fight, and
all things considered, have secured
the besi treaty in reference to al.
lOimeni OF lands and townsites
that has ever been made with any
indians. They have not been able
to secure all they desired, but they
have secured all that was possible
for anybody 10 accomplished.
They eSe entitled to The lasting
gratitu, Of the Greek people, and,
in fact, all the residents ofthe Indian
Territory, and The people of the
United States generally have rea-
son to congratulate themselves
upon ihe fortunate outcome of this