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Show Uinta Council, 28. certain powers in all cases to which he assigns me, and I am under special instructions in each instance by which I must be guided. Hy friends, notwithstanding that you have spoken in opposition to what T have presented to you, I am very much pleased that you have taken part in this discussion. Your speeches have been very courteous and your attitude friendly. As we have taken up much time this afternoon, I think we had better adjourn till the same hour to morrow at M__ich we met to day. Shatkwitch: The White River Indians are all coming here tomorrow. Inspector McLaughlin. That is what I wish. I want all of you to come here and take part in this discussion. Shatkwitch: We will stay all day, every man till dark; we will talk without stopping to eat or sleep. Inspector McLaughlin: I will stay with you. I have the welfare of you people so such at heart that I want you to understand what is for your benefit and best interests. Your Agent will furnish rations in order that you may remain hare at the Agency. Remember any time you wish to see me I will come to you and answer your questions. There is ©ne thing I wish to say: you have too many speakers. Remember I say this for your good. As two hours at a time in our joint councils is long enough, your council should get together and select a few of your best speakers to present your conclusions. It would be better in that way and will prevent confusion. I was yiyAA recently among the Chippewas in Minnesota where there thirteen |