February, 1921 
FOREST AND STREAM 
87 
dian Department of Canada. I beg to 
assure your Lordship that I have given 
the subject my attentive consideration, 
I hope to he able to submit for your 
approval a scheme for the consolidation 
of the Department. At the same time 
the matter is attended with great dif- 
ficulty, arising from the peculiarity of 
the duties which the officers of the De- 
partment have to perform, the extent 
of the country comprised within their 
jurisdiction, and, above all from the 
system pursued with regard to the In- 
dians, which, in my opinion, is of the 
most mistaken character. All my ob- 
servation has satisfied me that the di- 
rect interference of the Government is 
only advantageous to the Indians who 
can still follow their accustomed pur- 
suits. 
The attempt to combine these people 
in civilized parts of the country, leads 
only to the embarrassment to the Gov- 
ernment, expense to the Crown, a waste 
of the resources of the Province, and 
an injury to the Indians themselves. 
Thus circumstanced, the Indian loses 
all the good qualities of his wild state, 
and acquires nothing but the vices of 
civilization. He does not become a good 
settler, agriculturist or mechanic. He 
does become a drunkard and a de- 
bauchee, and his females and family 
follow the same course. He occupies 
valuable land, unprofitably to himself 
and injurious to the country. He gives 
infinite trouble to the Government, and 
adds nothing to the wealth, the indus- 
try, or the defence of the Province. 
I have, etc. 
Signed 
Sydenham. 
To 
The Right Honorable 
Lord John Russell. 
T HESE documents speak for them- 
selves. Can we, no matter what 
our religion or political persua- 
sion, read without wondering why the 
Government of both the great empires 
of this North American continent, have 
since the beginning used every possible 
method to humiliate these great poetic 
and romantic people, who before the ad- 
vent of the white man lived in com- 
parative peace and comfort and wor- 
shipped as no other aboriginal race, the 
one Great Spirit, their Gitchi Manito, 
the Master of Life? 
KNICKERBOCKER FISHING TACKLE KIT 
Carries a 
Complete Tackle Outfit 
A PLACE FOR EVERY THING 
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE 
Ask your dealer or address: 
KNICKERBOCKER CASE CO Mfrs., 226 N. Clinton St., CHICAGO 
BROWN COWHIDE LEATHER 
ALUMINUM TRAYS 
MARTIN 
AUTOMATIC 
FISHING REEL 
Solves that Back-Lash and Other Angling Problems 
PERFECT IN CONSTRUCTION 
Works like a window shade in the hands of an expert or 
amateur. 
No Cranking: — No Slack Line— Controls in or out rushes, 
plunges or leaps. Made in four sizes, 75 to 225 feet 
line capacity. 
LEFT HAND REELS MADE TO ORDER 
Send for Catalogue 
MARTIN AUTOMATIC FISHING REEL CO. 
Mohawk New York 
RELIABLE IN ACTION 
3 SPLENDID NEW BOOKS FOR THE ANGLER 
“GOI1ST FISHIN’” 
By Dixie Carroll — Author of "Lake and Stream Game Fishing ’’ and " Fishing Tackle and Kits." 
Introduction by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. 
Fishing: facts of the utmost interest to all lovers of the Outdoors. Many illustrations 
from photographs. No angler’s library complete without it. Large l2uio. Silk Cloth, net $3.00. 
“THE IDYL OF THE SPLIT -BAMBOO” 
By Geo. Parker Holden — Author of “ Streamcraft*\ — with Foreword- by Dr. Henry van Dyke. 
A valuable addition to the practical literature of Angling-. Elaborately illustrated. 
12 mo. handsomely bound, net. $3.00. 
“CASTING TACKLE and METHODS” 
By O. W. Smith — Fishing Editor of “Outdoor Life” and Author of “ Trout Lore ” 
A valuable book for both the old-timer and the amateur. Elaborately illustrated. Large 
12 mo. SUk Cloth, net , $3.00. 
STEWART & KIDD CO., 
PUBLISHERS 
CINCINNATI 
CDCr CATALOGUE 
TrltC. ON REQUEST 
WlGGjUER 
c ^ iisp 
pend for 
Circular of other Lures cmd Pork 
Rmd Strips AL.FOSS * 
1712 COLUMBUS RD. • CLEVELAND- 
Finest Salt W ater Fishing 
Red Fish or Channel Bass, Trout and other 
varieties. Best Duck shooting. 
Mallards, Red Heads and Black 
Duck. Expert guides, good 
accommodations. 
ROLSTON HOTEL 
Coden, Alabama. J. E. Rolston, Prop. 
a x n* l Eels, Mink, Muskrats and 
I .3tPh G4 ICh other fur-bearing animal3 
UWlvll A loll] i n large numbers, with the 
New, Folding, Galvanized Steel Wire Trap. It 
catches them like a fly-trap catches flies. Made in 
all sizes. Write tor descriptive price list, and free 
booklet on best bait known for attracting all kinds 
offish. J. F. Gregory, Dept. 206, Lebanon, Mo. 
KENNEBEC 
K.EJVJVEBEC CANOES — Safest to IJs© 
I The superiority of the KENNEBEC CANOE | 
is due primarily to an ideal — the aim of the 
| makers to create a new and higher standard in 
canoe building. Write for the Free Aook today. 
) Kennebec Boat and Canoe Co. 
22 K It. Sq., Water ville. Maine. 
FOLDING PUNCTURE-PROOF CANVAS BOATS 
Light., easy to handle, no leak9 or repairs: check as baggage, 
carry by hand; safe for family: all sizes; non-sinkable; stronger 
than wood; used by U. S. and Foreiem Governments. Awarded 
First Prize at Chicago and St. Louis World's Fairs. We fit our 
boats for Outboard Motors. Catalog. 
King Folding Canvas Boat Co., 428 Harrison St.. Kalamaioo. Mich. 
In Writing to Advertisers mention Forest and Stream. It will identify you. 
