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Show F. sit back and grumble instead of work. A few or the more capable members have received their shares under the first provision named above (as competent3) but the number to whom shares can thus be given is 30 limited as to be immaterial in this undertaking. The fact that this few have so obtained their shares ia irritating to others and it, also,,acts as a deterrent tactor. A f„ ( I I am further of the opinion it i3 not now advisable to grant • • ; * these Indians the whole of these shares. • It would be much more to ' • ' " * • o their upbuilding if only such amount could be granted as they now need and can make use of in proper manner. To this end I would suggest that the legislation asked for herein be made to apply only to the .:?3,305,000 judgement recently rendered; and that such rund be excepted from the Act of March H, 1907. I further feel warranted in saying that it would be bettor to use a goodly portion of these trust funds in developing their lands than to pay them to the Indians as would need be done in some form some time. The exisitence of such large sums due Indians, and the payment thereoz to them, is usually a greater detriment than a good to them. In presenting this proposition to the tribe it was not by reason of feeling that such was necessary to permit the legislation asked for being enacted. I recognize that congress can so legislate of its own accord regardless of the Indians. My real purpose was to enlist the Indians in the general proposition 30 as to have their consent instead of opposition. I desired to get some enthusiasm into them to do some thing for themselves, and the petition operates to somewhat obligate them in a promise to act when thus provided with things to work with. Then the complaint set up by them that they had nothing |