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.

The tide of immigration in Canada has not been as great as along our frontier. They have been able to allow the Indians to live as Indians, which we have not, and do not attempt to force upon them the customs which are distasteful to them.

Our relations with the Indians have been governed chiefly by treaties and trade, or war and subjugation.

The more we study the Indian's character the more we appreciate the marked distinction between the civilized being and the real savage.

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.

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.

These are hallowed moments, when every American has reason to express his gratitude to Almighty God that it has been our good fortune to witness the light of this auspicious morn.