Geographical. — Climatic. — Population. 2 5 



"Since I heard what you said at Glenora, I have felt differently. I have 

 made up my mind to learn more about God. 



Last winter my brother died, and I wanted to die also. I tried to save my 

 brother, but God took away his breath. I was angry, I cherished hard feel- 

 ings against Him. But now my heart is tender. I do not reproach Him. 



I have long wanted to see how white people lived — how they made steam- 

 boats and newspapers. But I never thought I could till Dr. Lindsley invited 

 me to visit Portland. This makes my heart full. 



Your people are prosperous and strong. I want my people to be the same. 

 Your hyas tyhee [the President of the U. S.] is ours. Why does he so long 

 neglect us? We want justice. I will always support the magistrate and the 

 law. 



Many Indians gather here from all points. They see what you are doing 

 and want the same. I want you to give me a strong paper anthorizing me to 

 act for you. It will help me to keep down wrong practices and protect the 

 people. I will see the sick and the poor cared for. We want laws to punish 

 crimes and to keep down evil. 



Dr. Lindsley's words were so kind and strong I shall do as he says. It 

 made me very happy. After this, the names of the Stahkeens will be written 

 as your friends. This will be our distinction. I come to you as to friends." 



After rcLp.arks by Drs. Jackson, Kendall and Lindsley, and a prayer in Chi- 

 nook by Mr. Young, the interview closed. 



At Glenora I was convinced of the great desirability of giving some of 

 these men the opportunity to come in contact with civilized life ; I accordingly 

 invited Shaikes and Kadishan to visit Portland and spend a month there as 

 my guests. To this invitation, Shaikes refers in the foregoing speech. 



During this week the natives provided two entertainments for us — very 

 unique and interesting — at which speeches were also made, both by the na- 

 tives and visitors. 



At the last, provided by Shaikes, there were seventy or eighty whites and 

 more than two hundred and fifty Indians. Of all my interviews I have full 

 notes in my possession, but have no time to collate them for these pages. I 

 must particularize two other interviews, which I had this week, as giving an 

 insight into character. 



Shaikes and Kadishan with a few of their tilicums called — the object being 

 to be reassured of my sincerity in inviting them to visit me at Portland. Up- 

 on cordially repeating it their delight was unbounded. No doubt now of my 

 love for them since I would do this. Dr. Lindsley had their >^yas delate tuin- 

 titnis — their warmest gratitude. They would give him every thing and do ev. 

 ery thing he wanted. This state of (eeling was at once turned to account to 

 further the objects of my visit. To enlighten and guide, the leaders of the 

 people, are aims of the highest character. Brother Young rejoiced in the 

 moral power gained. He said "Hyas closk waiva". This is the best inter- 

 view. Other conferences were confirmatory of our influence : this is the 

 climax. 



