Possibilities Of The Indian

The Indian has within him the capabilities upon wbich to base a better manhood and citizenship despite th barbarous instinets attributed to him. With 110 incentive to work and with encouragement to vice and idleness on every hand there are today upon the reservations many excellent aud worthy Indian men and women. Though stolid and sphinxlike in demeanor, the Indian has the feelings and affections eommon to human beings. With jio educational advantages they are men of renaarkable sense, often approaching a high order of ability. The oíd chief of the Sioux nation, Spotted Tail, was a striking figure, whether taken physically or intellectually. The late Mrs. Elizabeth Winans, a Sioux womau, during a life of Christian service for her people was actuated by a purpose as pure and noble as that shown by any philanthropist of the country. Among the Indians are fine natural orators and statesmen equaled by few educated white raen. Under education they have showu themselves quick and ready learners, competing easily with white pupils of the same age. I have obsorved them at thier studies and am convinced that they are as capable as white children of grasping the ordinary branches taught in the eommon schools. It has been my pleasure to hear addresses from full blooded Indian college students which would do credit to