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Show 'lyMfrllVN 3HJ- IV QaonaWdW roij&l. f n p ^ u ira.pj.ei.',;-'---- •.,; ,.0 -,..-. : "^F jeegei.8 72 epaen^ gng 1 go nop JOJOM tvpef yja obju^on MJ-JJ pe on #PTB oote 10 eu srS^eemeni jt MJJJ MOLK *o sir agAeirisSe* gxre 01 om. majjt Jt 001.ce_._j3 ami. necoASLfoa o\ sny^a noa hengrnS* 1 leej sj-jjoe MS PCAO asms tjep.p $o apeae ednsrjjX" j arm ja j,ffAo_. oi 74!• ya j rraqei&^aDg boas oi 2-o/n.-comj-nS pore* 1 pob© $par.p jv .pps :tn.f/n_e M9 -AJJJVTJSAO *pe 4-pLee pangs -.ehteeon.pTD'fi rrapeie .pogol psA© peaxg 3.on afErpe* |po, bint." ' • "• • ' • :<X-,. MeKewan: "As I gather, the object of this discussion is to equeilzc the distribution of funds from claims now pending. I am sure it will work to the best advantage of all. We do not understand the treaties that were made a long time ago." Bill Reed: "I see we are all alike. We are Just like brothers. I feel that the old Indians that have passed on may be looking and listening to our discussions and are rejoicing now and are glad to see us working together. I do not speak as a Uintah but speak as one band. I have always spoken as such. I speak for us all. After all we are of the same in color and we different bands of indians should not be too suspicious of each other. I am not afraid to trust my interest to you people. We should all tr0ust each other and work together as one people so that we will be able to go along together, and pull together so that we can accomplish something and be as one." Francisco Cesspooch: "I am of the opinion that if these matters were taken care of according to the old treaties we would obtain results quicker and would accomplish things to a better advantage. I am only expressing my ideas according to the treaties." George Black: "I am in favor of distributing the tribal funds equally according to the population." Henry Harris: "In suing for the oil shale money, it was according to the old treaty and In this treaty the Uintahs were not mentioned. The money derived from that belonged to you Indians, namely: Uncompahgres, Southern Utes and Whiterivers; Uncompahgres to receive one-hall. Whiterlvers one-sixth and the Southern Utes, two-sixth, and the Attorneys fees to be 5% of the total amount. If the uncompahgres and WhSte-rivers want to share alike with the Uintahs we are willing to share with them. We do not expect to share with the Sohthern Utes. Your share belongs to you alone. When Jim Atwine mentioned in one council meeting that we were willing to share equally, he meant only the Indians here in Utah. However, the Uncompahgres and Whiterivers have not signed a resolution to that effect. We Uintahs want than to draw a resolution to that effect and sign it so that we will know just ifbre and how we stand both now and in the future. We Uintahs have nothing to say concerning your affairs. We don't want any share of your $oney, but we are willing to share with the Uncompahgres and Whiterivers." Curry: "I don't know how to interpret Mr. Harris's speech. I don't seem to understand just what he means yet." Henry Harris: "I am guiding myself according to the old treaties." Curry: "I recall about 3 years ago we had a meeting with some of the old leaders, namely Dick Wash, Cesspooch, etc. The purpose of the meeting was to consolidate the different bands of Indians and work together as one. At that time we agreed to share alike In everything. We did not feel that it was necessary to draw up a resolution to mate it binding. I had hoped that we could get together and work as one )% |