Evening star., 1904-03-23
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
The President Talks Earnestly
to an Indian Delegation.
GIVES GOOD ADVICE
MR.. BARTHOLDT BELIEVES MIS-
SOURI, WILL GO REPUBLICAN,.
The Fight for the Succession to Senator
Dietrich-Richard Strauss to
Be Received April IS.
GIVES GOOD ADVICE

President Roosevelt spent about ten OF
fifteen minutes today trying to NIKE better
men out of a bunch of horse-racing Sioux
Indians. He talked to the Sioux visitors
frankly, and tried to instil some ideas OF
manhood and self-industry into them
While his remarks were being Interpreted
they listened in deep silence andzWith the
closest attention When they wsnt away
from the White House they beamed witt
smiles, the proverbial Sioux stelidity OF
countenance having deserted them.
Representative Burke of South Dakota
presented the Indians, some of whom were
gaudily dressed The number Included
American Horse, Young Man Afraid, Red
Hawk, Edgar Free Thunder, George
Sword, George Fast Horse and Frank
Going, interpreter. They belong to the
Ogalala Sioux, one Of the great fighting
branches of that tribe
The President asked them how many
horses and ponies they had. They said
10000. He asked how many cattle they
had. They told him about the same num-
ber. The President then suggested that
they ought to dispose of more than half
the ponies and invest the money In cattle.
They ought To have at least 100000 cattle.
He suggested that IL they would stop horse
racing and give some time to cattle raising
and other industries they might soon be-
come valuable citizens He went on to say
that the policy Of the government would be
to take care of the old Indians, but that
the young ones would soon have to take
care of themselves. They could not con-
tinue in idleness and lazness.' and must
learn, like the white man, that industry
and self-reliance would furnish them with
livelihood and make useful citizens of them
Most of the Indians were old men, leaders
of their tribe. and they seemed to be
pleased with what the President said
Later in the day the President shook
hands with large party of Yankton Sioux
Indians. They were headed by their lead
ing man. Eugene Bruno an Indian of wis.,
dom and experience. The President talked
with them some time. The Yanlton Sioux
came here to protest against the settle
ment of some white men on property
claimed to belong to them
George Fast Horse wore a homemade
coat that was a marvel. 1t was covered
all over with embroidered decorations of
horSeS ridden by Indians. The no Ses were
in races, out Oil hunt, swimmxig rivers
and doing many other things He is de-
scribed as one of the sporting men of the
tribe, and is trying to obtain permission
from the chief to remain here and witness
the Benning races. He would, he said. put
all his money on his ponies being able TO
outrun anything at Benning.
Thinks Missouri May Go Republican.
Representative Bartholdt Of Missouri dis
President today, reporting the action of the
state convention yesterday in instructing
for Roosevelt. Mr.. Bartholdt told the
President that he believes Missouri will go
republican in November by large major
ity. He stated that the republicans of the
state are In thorough harmony and without
factional differences. They propose to put
up the strongest and best man in the state
for governor. Cyrus P. Walbridge is their
candidate for Vice President, and they will
do all they can to secure the n0znination
II they fail they may nominate him for
governor, although there are many strong
candidates for the nomina ton Among
these are John H. Boutwell, leader of the
republican minority in the state legislature:
State Senator Mckinley and Bird D. Nor
toni. All three are able men, and either
would make a good race for governor
"The democrats will not nominate Joseph
Folk" said Mr.. Bartholdt. "At least that
is the way the situation looks now. II he
is not nominated for governor there will
be big split in the party The country
democrats will either bolt the ticket or take
to the woods, and 1 think the democratic
ticket will be defeated by large majority
That is the way 1t looks, and the republi-
cans of the state have never been SO hope
full or so united"
Will Receive Richard Strauss.
Senator Elkins presented George c. Stur-
gis and Prof. Sydney Lloyd WFightson of
West Virginia, and they arranged with the
President to receive DR.. and Madame Rich
ard Strauss April 26, when thesgreat mu-
sician will come to Washington Under West
Virginia auspices.
Representative Hughes of New Jersey in
troduced Mr.. and Mrs ]. A. Van Wrinkle of
Paterson and Mrs Williams of Washington.
Mr.. Burkett Pays Call.
Representative Burkett of Nebraska who
is generally regarded as practically sure of
being elected to the Senate in place of SEN
ator Dietrich. called on the President today
Mr.. Burkett's only opponent is w. E. An
drews, auditor for the Treasury Depart
ment, and former member of the House
from Nebraska. Mr.. Andrews has been in
Washington for a number of years as aud
itor, but has not lost his connection with
Nebraska politics Mr.. Burketts has kept
himself free from the factionai differences
In the state and is claimed to be in posi-
ton to unite all the warning elements.
Representative Miller of Kansas intro
duced j. H. Shepperd Of South McAlester
l. Il. Mr.. Shepperd Is here to Sry to gat
Congress to grant an additional federal
judge for central Indian terribly A bill
has passed the House providing for addi-
tional judges in the territory, but this part
of the territory was not included.
Gone Down the Potomac.
Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied BY Theodore,
jr., and Kermit, who are home from their
school at Groton for the Easter holidays,
went down the Potomac river today on the
Sylph. The two boys took their guns with
them, and hoped to be able to bag some
ducks and other game. DIR. Rixey accom-
panied the party, and they ara scheduled
to return to Washington late thiS afternoon
or evening.
Senator Proctor today introduced to the
President John Howatt Bell. member of
the Canadian parliament REPRESENTATIVE
Powers OF Massachusetts introduced Sheriff
Wragg of Norfolk county, Mass.
Fourth Class Postmasters.
The following fourth-claas postmasters