Year: 1875

HCm5 To-day.


The Sioux did not leave Us as was anticipated
yesterday; a few minor thoughts burdened their
minds and they sought relief in another pow-wow
at the Interior Department. They had nothing
to say respecting the Black Hills, and were
strangely silent on the Nebraska hunting ground
subject. They entirely ignored these Important
questions. and confined their conversation eXclu-
sively to the matter Of "hoW are my white squaw-
fish parasites to be remunerated for their ser
vices ?" The Government, pressed by public
opinion, secured a council here with these chief
tains for the purpose Of obtaining from them
their feeble right to the Black Hills regions. On
this trial came this party Of individuals, &C
tuated solely by desire to influence the delega-
tIon so as TO secure their own mercenary ends.
In this, unfortunately for the country, these
certain amount of success. Yesterday Spotted
Tail and Red Cloud both made 4 begging pill
grimage to the Interior Department for the pur-
pose OF presenting


THE BILLS OF EXPENSES


of their party, and urge the Secretary to secure
their payment from the United States Treasury.
The amount Of the bills is nearly $1,000, but the
commissioner will investigate the matter
thoroughly before recognizing them as legal or
authorizing the payment Of the same.


missioner Smith, RGndaIl;s and Fitzsimmon's
are Tor T2T3 each, and Palladay's S453, including
charge for thirty.five days Interpreting. The
Secretary referred these bills to the Commissioner
Of IpGian Affairs for investigation.


After Spotted Tail had explained the aspect
OF his mission and earnestly urged the reimburse
ment OF the money expended by this party, the
Secretary said, in making plain to the delega-
tiOps the position OF the Government respecting
the Nebraska hunting grounds, that as an addl-
tCnal irducement for them to sign the agreement
he would pledge the Interior Department and


THE PRESIDENT
to exert their utmost influence 10 securing from
Congress another appropriation of 81, 900 making
the entire bonus $4,000. He also stated that
commission would he Immediately appointed to
70 out to the Sioux cOultry and hold a council
with their tribes in reference to their concession Of
the Black Hills and Big Horn mountain.


To this Spotted Tail replied that he would re-
member ali that had been said to him on the sub
jsct, and when he got back to his people he would
lay before them the details Of the matter, aud use
his influence TO arrive at a peaeeaole and faVord-
bic conclusion.


Red Cloud was promptly on hand in presenting
his claims against the Government for stolen
horses. He also urged that the bills presented by
Spotted Tail be paid.


The Commissioner OF Indian Affairs paid the
delegation visit yesterday Afternoon simply
for the purpose OF bidding them friendly and
cordial good bye. In the evening bishop Hare
held protracted council with the Indians IN
which he urged upon them


THE IMPERATIVE NECESSITY
OF acceding TO the demands of the Govern uent.
He told them that If the present expedition un-
der the guidance OF General Custar should prove
successful in their search for precious minerals,
they would be forced TO give up their title to the
to secure good and favorable terms from the
Government. This morning Red Cloud and
Spotted Tail. with their chieftans, leave for Da-
kOts, but the Cheyenne River Agency Indians,
under the charge OF Mr.. Fielder, will remain
with us until evening for the purpose of holding
another audience with the Secretary of the In
teriCr in which they will present some claims
and speak Of the management of their agency.