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Show -15- ?.' the riumuer, f-a*. Davis, died on tie 19tn o.f August last, and his place has not as yet been filled. The question arises whether the Coiunission could as at present constituted go on 2nd negotiate .vi til hie Uint'-n Indians as provided in section 22 of the Act in case iL should be decided to undertake such negotiations wi t.out :ny further legislation. It should be stated in connection ,vi til this subject that the Chairman of the Commission reports tiiat with tiie Conmis si on composed of but two members, the .funds of tiie appropriation will not be ex.nc-.usted - allowing for tie payme.n t of hiO expenses of the Comnissio.i in returning Lo ti:eir hoir.. s -- until tii.e 25th day of May next. Very respectfully, Jour obedient servant. |