The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-20

tory. owing 70 extensive impfONeme ments
made by railroads. and building up OF
towns. wh.cn could MT be foresecn.
that the work of completing these al.
lotments would be accomplished in a
much shorter time and finally more
satisfactory to interested citizens than
under existing laws
AS set forth in detail in this report.
the tribal permit laws are different in
each nation and cause constant fric-
tion between non-citizens and Indians.
and also much litigation in the courts.
therefore remove my previous recon-
mendatiOn that a uniform system OF
taxation throughout the Territory be
provided by congress. the same 20 be
used for general purposes for all con
cerned. including Improvements OF
roads and the education of some f,ty
thousand children Of non-citizens. Un-
der the direction OF the Secretary of
the Interior an investigation Is now ne
ing made. authorized by congress Tor
the purpose OF ascertsin.ng whether
il will be practicable TO levy taxes
throughout the Territory Tor such pur.
poses.
! respectfully renew my prcviIus
recommendation that congress be ak
ed TO permit a sufficient amount OF
the funds OF the Cherokee Nation 20 be
withdrawn from the United States
treasury with which to pay their out
standing Indebtedness. which aggre-
gates at this time about 100000 in
warrants. which warrants draw inter
est at the rate Of six per cent. while
the nation receives but FIVE per cent or
less from invested funds from the
United States.
In the various existing agreements
providing for the allotment of lands,
no provision Is made for roads through
out the Territory. and as selections are
made by citizens for lands which they
propose taking as allotments. roads
are being constantly fenced by citi-
zenG or renters. causing endless tr, IL
bic and much complaint | throfore rec
ommend that some legislation be IN
acted providing for roads and sug-
gest thirty feet along each side OF sec
tion lines be reserved fro mallotmeat
for such purposes throughout the Ter
ritory.
In the Cherokee. Choctaw and
Chickasaw Nations there is no pc
vision Of law at present providing for
sogrcgating lands for tovnslte par
poses, where there are less than 200
people, except along the ines of now
railroads, as provided for by act If
congress, approved May ~. 10 o.
There are a large number OF such
towns or small communities Tor which
some provision should either be male
or they be advised that such lands
viii be allotted. Information concern
ing the status of these places is now
being procured and will be admitted
1T later date with specific recommcn-
dations with reference thereto.
In the Creek Nation. py provision
of the recent agreement. the Indian
agent is required TO place allottces
in possession OF their lands and to re.
move persons located thereon object.
ionable TO such allottees. He is also
required to investigate matters in dif.
ferent parts OF the Territory and fre
Gucnuy remove non.citizens from
the Territory under orders from I =
department. The only fo,ce available
for such purpose is the Indian pol ce,
who are now allowed by congress If
teen dollars per month for officers
and ten dollars per month for privates.
The agent asks that he be authorized
to employ a limited number OF police
men and that he be authorized to re.y
S75 per month for the captain and NJ.
! teen dollars per month Tor each pri
vate, together with their ueccssa Y
travelling expenses TO enable him TO
E procure suitable men. N view OF The
complicated conditions ard the dut &c
required, | urgently recommend that
congress be asked to make provisions
for this additional compensation for
pay of police
Il Is desired by all the Territory
that congress enact a law TO the pro
lection and preservation Of game.
| which ia much needed and which |
! urgently recommend
Revival Meeting.
The revival meeting at the First