It is unfair to suppose that one party has invariably acted rightly, and that the other is responsible for every wrong that has been committed.

Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking.

On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful.

If the graves of the thousands of victims who have fallen in the terrible wars of the two races had been placed in line the philanthropist might travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Lakes to the Gulf, and be constantly in sight of green mounds.

If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the Indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both races.

Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different tribes on reservations and support them at the expense of our people.

It is unfair to suppose that one party has invariably acted rightly, and that the other is responsible for every wrong that has been committed.