The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-07-15
COOKSONS ACCEPTANCE
Endorses National Platform In Etire-
Pledges Himself TO the
People.
TO the Head Captains Of the National
Party Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation,

Iarty' 1au1cqudui NnciOhCe ~fotA~H,
Indian Territory.
Gentlemen:-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your official
notification to me Of my selection by the
National party as its candidate for the
high office OF principal chief Of the
Cherokee nation; also, l acknowledge
the receipt of an official copy of the
platform adopted by the National party,
which am called upon to endorse and
upon which the candidates are requested
10 stand.
have examined the platform and
have given each Of its provisions careful
consideration. In my Judgment the
principles therein enunciated and the
pledges therein made by the party are
calculated to fully preserve and protect
the interests Of all classes of our people
under the law. I construe the declara-
tions Of this platform to be a pledge by
the party, if successful in the coming
election, to a uniform administration OF
the function of government without ia
vor or partiallity TO any class Of citizens
and without discrimination against any
class. endorse this sentiment fully
most heartily and especially endorse
the sentiment set forth in the second
section of the platform, wherein the
party is pledged TO contend for every
acre OF land heretofore bought by the
Cherokee nation, and not disposed Of to
be equally divided. It IS my sincere de-
sire TO see the people OF the Cherokee
nation secured in the absolute possession
Of all that is due them. and, if possible,
to avoid large surplus Of lands or funds
undisposed OF after completion Of the al
lotments now gong forward; also, 1t is
my wish, agreeing thoroughly with the
declared policy Of the National party as
set out in its platform, that all unsettled
matters, OF whatever kind or character,
between the United States and The
Cherokee nation, shall be finally settled
and forever closed up before the exiting
uishment Of our government in 1906.
understand the latter part Of the sec
ond section Of the platform 10 refer to
possible and a probable discrepancy be-
tween The amount OF lands bought by
the Cherokees for their home, described
in the patent issued BY the United States
in 1885 and the amount shown by the
present q. S. survey, after making full
allowance for every acre heretofore dis
posed Of by the nation heartily en-
dorse the pledge that the party viii use
all lawful means, and the utmost power
and influence Of the Cherokee govern
ment, II sid party is successful at the
coming election, TO correct any and all
errors, mistakes or injustice that may
have happened against the interests Of
the Cherokee nation. and 10 secnre to
our people all the lands due them undeT
the patent or their true value in money.
The remaining planks in the platform
are short, just and patri otic, and, # fol-
lowed. viii secure an equal and fair ex-
ercise and administration Of the powers
and affairs OF our government. They
need no further comment on my part
Assuring you as the head captains Of
the National party and through you the
voters Of the Cherokee nation, Of my
heartfelt appreciation OF the great honor
shown me in selecting me as your can
didate for the Office Of principal chief
of the Cherokee nation, and fully agree
ing with and el dorsing the declarations
and principles set forth in the party's
p atform, hereby accept the nomina-
ton rendered me and pledge myself, by
the help Of Him Who rules the world, to
do in my power, should be elected
to the high Office for which have been
named, for the welfare and protection Of
all citizens Of the Cherokee nation. and
preserve their every interest.
Very respectfully
te,.-1A T. rnor~cnNS