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Show Uinta council, 22. Ebenezer (White River) That is all right. These fellows here are holding their reservation, it is the truth. I have been put on this reservation here. They tell me,"You raise what you want to eat." and I do that. Washington says that, and I do what Washington tells me to do. I put the children in school. This is my land. I am holding this wood back to burn. These streams of water here, I am holding them. We want them all. These Agency buildings belong to Washington. I am on thi3 reservation, and I do not want this land thrown open. Inspector McLaughlin. How jay friends, I have listened to you and every word has passed into my ears. Every thing that you have said, and everything that I have said is recorded by the stenographer here, and one copy will go to Washington where it will be read by the Seers*" tary and Commissioner, and one copy will be left with your Agent, for future reference as required. This is a transcript of all that was said yesterday as recorded here.(Holds up transcript of first day's council) What each of us said is here. Now my friends, I have listened patiently to what your speakers said. I want to say a few words in reply, and hope that I will not be interrupted until I conclude. When I get through, I will be glad to hear any of you speak again. I have listened attentively to what your speakers said and I want to explain some things which seem cloudy in your minds. While I am surprised to find you so united in your opposition to tha Act of Congress, I am at tha same time, glad to hear you express your opinions . I said to you yesterday that we must be patient with each other,- I with you, you with me, so that you will understand everything |