Arizona republican., 1920-10-09
BETTER. FOR.
 EAQUI VILLAGERS.
upreme Council Represent
 ing 4,OOO Indians Is Here
 For Aid In Securing Sep
 arate School for Children

Here to put an end to the dissension nat has risen in the Indian village of 'uadalupe and to secure educational facilities for their children. whom they .lsn 70 have every advantage of the American boy and girl. the Supreme council. representing the 4OOO Yaqui indians fin Arizona, held conferences yesterday with leading state and county officials. The delegation of lsnt was headed by Juan Pistoia. rec ognized by his people as their leader. The result of the conference may lead to an entire reorganization of tht Eovernment of Guadalupe and the es- ablishment of a school in Tucson. the nearcst school district to Barrie Anita where some 90 children are eager to it themselves Co become American cit- izens.
 After presenting their pleas for an education for their sons and daughters 70 F. R. Mines, secretary to the gov- ernor, in the absence of the chief ex- ecutive, the members of the council sought the advice of Sheriff John G. Montgomery relative to their govern mental affairs. The delegation ex- plained Co Sheriff Montgomery that tho differences at Guadalupe had arisen over the fact that the mayor was of the old school. while the people were demanding a more progressive head. They complained that the mayor who is one of the oldest men in the village, had not advanced with the times. ac- cording Co their investigation.
 Suggest an Election.
 The county official suggested that an election be held. advising the council not to return to their home in Tucson until the affair was adjusted He made arrangements for the council accom- panied by Deputy Sheriff Blanco. tc leave at once for Guadalupe. where tho villagers win be notified that an cleo ton win be held in the immediate future.
 Tt is most important that condi, tions be settled at the village" sait sheriff Montgomery. We want to keeI internal strife down as much as pos sible and it has been necessary for ul Go have three deputies there to keeI peace. They are serving gratis. bu from all accounts they are earning salary. From reports. it would seen that the time has come for a chang of administration"
 Sheriff Montgomery stated that th council was composed of fiue-lool<ini men. dignified and sincere in their wisl for better conditions among their peo pie. While none of the members spok @ word of English. they seem to hav kept up with American customs ant have given their voice in the govern ment permitting them to vote. M woman however. is allowed to sit fl the council
 Want School Of Treir Own.
 Before leaving for Guadalupe tn council called at the office of the gov ernor. where they asked for state al in securing a school for their sons an daughters.
 Through Col James IT. McCiintoc and H. NJ. Alexander the Yaquis ex plained that they had been Mexica citizens who left Mexico for this coun try hoping that their children migh become Americans, with the advan tages that were the rights of ever American. Because their children coul not dress in the good clothes and fin shoes worn by the school children Tucson they asked that they be give M a school of their own. with two teacf M CTS an American and Yaqui
 While tho assurance was given q council that the government would what it could. the representatives the Yaquis were advised to confer wi the school authorities at Tucson. view Of the fact that it would be a most impossible to secure speci school district within the Tucson di trlct