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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
2
The Dawes Commission and treaty politics dominate opinion as Cherokees face opposition from anti treaty factions. Senators Quinlee and Quarles weigh in on consent and law, while local schools and leaders praise educators amid debate on land tenure and oil interests. The press across Stilwell, Claremore, and Chelova reflects split views and calls for lawful action.
Judge Gill orders Hildebran released on habeas corpus while urging Bristow leaders to bury prejudice. Rival factions shake hands and abandon civil actions, as officials face renewed scrutiny of appointments and ongoing commission reviews. The Interior Department proceedings continue with audits delaying some recommenda tions and promises of broader reexamination.
PRESS ASSOCIATION secretary Amos has prepared a program of exercises for the next annual meeting at Checotah I T on May 24 and the following day. At close, members and wives will go to Kansas City over the Katy road in a special car furnished by General Passenger Agent Barker.
A Washington dispatch says the Interior Department will reexamine the Dawes commission work in the Indian Territory. Officials fear numerous enrollment mistakes in five nations citizens lists due to haste or inadvertence. Reconsideration is expected for names omitted or added without entitlement, under lost median provisions.
Hon W T Hotchings returns from Washington to oppose Holdenville injunctive action against Muskogee National Telephone Co. No records printing funded before July. hearing postponed to October due to ill judges. Includes a critical note on nom de plume used by Judge Springer and a 1885 letter advocating major Indian Territory policy changes.
Amid debate over a policy aimed at the greatest good for all, critics accuse Weir named chiefs and agents of opposing fair terms. The piece argues the government should act boldly to secure equal rights and justice, dismissing treaties as flawed and urging decisive action for Indian welfare.
Robert H Kern, attorney for the freedmen, told The Chieftain that Congress extending United States citizenship to Indiana Territory Indians is a far reaching move that would aid the Cherokee nation. He would seek fair tribal property settlement in New York if needed and hopes for a better treaty. Murderers Convicted in central tragedy case.
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