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Show REYOBT OF SUPERINTENDENT OR INDIAN 8CHOOLS. 427 - m0LUTIONS ADOPTED. Raolned, That we thank the Secretary of the Interior for the unfailing support given to all efforts looking tothe srlvaneepent of the Indian and improving his con-dition. That we are in hearty sympathy with the practical, businesslike adminis-tration of the Commissioner of Indian Affsim and commend his broad-minded and disinterested course in the conduct of the Indian school service. We also commend the Superintendent of Indian SSehmls for her untiring zeal and energv in the cause of Indianedoestion, and especially for the practical reforms introduced in school work. Onr thanks are tendered to Mr. R. .i. Cochran, the president of the department, for the able and impartial manner in which he has presided over our mratings. Kesolved, That we tender our heartfelt thanks to Superintendent S. M. McCowan for the manner in which he has entertained our ternhem, and extend to him our warm congratulations upon the great success he has made of the Indian school and exhibit. Resolved, That we are especially gratified at the substantial pro fess made by the schools dnrin the year and the general betterment of conditions affecting the Indian. Resolved, at we commend the eiiorts of the Civil Service Commission to better the industrial service of the schools. Kesolued, That we gratefully tender our acknowledgment of courtesies extended and hospitality shown by the people of St. Louis, and offer our hearty thanks to the archbishop and other clergy, to the officials of the State and city, and membem of the Universal Exposition management for their kind words of welcome and for their assistance in making our meeting a success. We also sincerely thank the loeel press for their reports of our proceedings and helpful notices. - |