ing those of the Colville Indian Association, although they will not admit it. This bill protects those of us off the reservation as well as those on. The sections of this bill are fair and just to all concerned. It guarantees us the right to vote to accept this bill. Time limits are specified, which was one of the major concerns of the members. These then are the main reasons for my approval of this bill, and why I give it my full support. ELIZABETH L. OPEL. WAPATO, WASH., March 24, 1965. MR. GAMBLE: An announcement reached me saying I can write on the termination bill. I hope what I write will make sense even if you don't read it. I am ready if the bill passes and I hope to God it does, as the reservation does nothing for me. I live 100 miles away; I don't hunt or burn wood, I have to buy my oil, and pay tax on everything I buy during the day. I believe people like myself should have their money right after the appraisals, as I have no land any places; also I care for my eight children that live with me and have since they were born. My husband works from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to feed and care for us. I'm getting to them saying to put the minor money away, because paying other people to watch it; no one watches us when we're broke, why should I fatten another person. It is our money. Why does the Secretary make so many rules. I don't drink or smoke or lose money and I think my bank here in Wapato, is the best and that's where I bank. I think for myself if the court appointment me for my children's funds instead of handing it to strangers to watch when I've cared for them day and night and will be cared for by my husband and I until they get married or of age. Will they hand my children the same amount when it comes due? My children should get more percent. It should grow in my bank and in bonds that will be of use to them. Thank you. CLARA E. VARGAS. SEDRO WOODLEY, WASH., March 24, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, Washington, D.C. (Attention of James Gamble). DEAR SIRS: This is to inform you that I, the undersigned, as a tribal member -of the Colville Indians do heartily endorse the passage of S. 1413. The termination of the Colville Indians will be to their best interests. Especially those of us who live off the reservation. So please hurry this bill along if you can find your way clear to do so. Sincerely yours, SENATOR LEE METCALF, Washington, D.O. IRIS O. DEAN, A member of Colville Indians. OMAK, WASH., March 26, 1965. DEAR SIR: I am writing because I am in favor of S. 1413 regarding the termination of the Colville Indian Reservation. I am an enrolled Indian of one-quarter Indian blood. We need State laws and order on our reservation in order to keep dropouts in school. The liquidation promoters have done a great deal for the people and have progressed more in the last couple of years than what was done in all the back years. Sincerely, LUCELLA H. STOFFORD, JAMES GAMBLE, OKANOGAN, WASH., March 26, 1965. Senate Interior Committee, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. HONORABLE MR. GAMBLE: As an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribe, I am anxious to have it known that I am in full support of S. 1413, ja bill to provide for the termination of Federal supervision over my people and our property. If we aren't ready to terminate now we never will be. This is the fairest bill that has been introduced in our behalf. Investigation would prove that those who protest this bill so violently either has a political ax to grind or else is so lazy that they don't want the responsibility of looking after themselves in any case. I feel that these people are definitely in the minority. I sincerely urge the passage of S. 1413. Sincerely yours, BERTHA R. WILL. EL SEGUNDO, CALIF., March 26, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. (Attention of James Gamble). DEAR SIR: I am in receipt of S. 1413 and as a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, I wish to express my desire for a speedy passage of this bill into law. Very truly yours, CLARICE H. CORBETT. Mrs. Paul H. Corbett. HOMESTEAD REALTY, Maple Valley, Wash., March 24, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, (Attention of James Gamble). GENTLEMEN: This is to inform you that I favor speedy enactment of the bill now before you to terminate Federal supervision of the Colville Indians. The bill seems to be as practical an approach as is possible at this time, and I see nothing to be gained by further delay. DEAR MR. GAMBLE: I am in favor of S. 1413 termination bill. Thank you for all you have done, and are doing for the majority that wish termination and liquidation. Sincerely, MYRNA L. COCHRAN GARNOR. OMAK, WASH., March 24, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, Washington, D.C. DEAR MR. GAMBLE: I am a Colville tribal member who is in favor of passage of S. 1413 and H.R. 5925. Please urge their passage as soon as possible. Yours truly, LEO MOOMAW. BREWSTER, WASH., JAMES GAMBLE, Senate Interior Committee, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. DEAR SIR: I am a Colville Indian and belong to the tribe who wishes the termination act. I sincerely hope that the S. 1413 and companion bill H.R. 5925 passes the Senate and House. I am for termination. Sincerely, GERALDINE (RAYMOND) WAGGONER. PORTLAND OREG., Hon. Senator H. M. JACKSON, DEAR SENATOR JACKSON: I am very grateful receiving your telegram March 18 to advise that Senate Interior Indians Affairs Subcommittee will hold a hearing on S. 1413 Colville termination legislation on April 5, and hope that this hearing will be considered carefully and give the Colville Tribes a chance so that they can prove that they are ready to assume the responsibility to manage their own affairs. That has been their wishes for 25 years, to be set free. Yours truly, MARCEL ARCASA, NESPELEM, WASH., March 26, 1965. DEAR SIR: This is to inform you that I favor the proposed legislation as embodied in S. 1413 in the Senate of the United States. Sincerely, VIOLA ELIZABETH MEUSY KADDATZ. NESPELEM, WASH. Mr. SENATOR: I am in favor of the proposed legislation in termination bill S. 1413. JOHN NICHOLSON, Tribal Member. NEW YORK, N.Y., April 5, 1965. Hon. LEE METCALF, Senator from Montana, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Relative to hearing regarding termination of Colville Reservation we call attention to following principles affecting termination established by the general board, National Council of Churches, March 1955: PROTECTION AGAINST TREATY ABROGATION 1. Legislation to terminate trusteeship should protect the Indian tribe or band against unilateral Government abrogation of contracts or treaties which exist between the tribe or band and the Federal Government. Therefore pro vision should be included in such legislation for the renegotiation of such contractual agreements. INVOLVEMENT OF INDIAN TRIBE OR BAND IN THE PLANNING PROCESS PRELIMINARY TO TERMINATION LEGISLATION 2. Legislation and the administrative procedure of Government agencies should provide for consultation and negotiation between Federal officials and representatives duly authorized by the Indian tribe or band. In this way the social and economic problems which confront the tribe or band during the transition period may be handled equitably. The tribe or band should have an opportunity to develop plans or a program for administering its own affairs either as a group or as individuals as the tribe or band itself may decide. INTERAGENCY ACTION ON FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS 3. Negotiations should be carried on between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other agencies of the Federal Government as well as with State and local governmental agencies to work out mutually acceptable arrangements. These should guarantee that the customary governmental services shall be fully available to Indians without segregation or discrimination. Federal services should not be terminated until such arrangements have been made. We feel these principles are sound and represent a procedure which will assure equitable solutions to these questions. E. RUSSELL CARTER, Department of Indian Work, National Council of Churches. DEAR SIR: As member of the Colville Confederated Tribes I am for termination of bill S. 1413. Mrs. ARNE VEDVIK. SPOKANE, WASH., March 25, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. (Attention James Gamble). DEAR SIR: As member of the Colville confederated tribes I am for termination bill S. 1413. Mrs. JOHN J. GALLAGHER. SPOKANE, WASH., March 26, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. (Attention James Gamble). DEAR SIR: As member of the Colville Confederated Tribes I am for termination bill S. 1413. Mrs. ROBERT M. KAUTZ. SACRAMENTO, CALIF., March 31, 1965. SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS, Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Refer S. 1413. I feel that this bill should be passed. Too much has been said about irresponsible tribal members. Let us give some thought in consideration to responsible adults. We want termination. JAMES GAMBLE, Senate Interior Committee, R. VAN BRUNT, Colville Tribal Member. PORTLAND, OREG., March 26, 1965. New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. I'm a member of the Colville Indian Tribes, Washington State, living in the Portland (Oreg.) area. I would like to advise that my family and I stand in full agreement behind Mrs. Mary Hall Wong and Mrs. Tom Edwards' statement. We urge your support in our cause. Mrs. WAYNE PAULSEN. BREWSTER, WASH., March 31, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, I am in favor of S. 1413 termination bill. ANDREW DESAUTEL. WALLACE, IDAHO, March 30, 1965. SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS, I wish to support the termination bills, S. 1413 and H.R. 5925, now in Congress. OLIVE S. HANSEN. REDMOND, WASH., April 4, 1965. SUBCOMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS, Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, I urge you to support and pass S. 1413 before administration and politics consume our assets. ERNEST M. CLEMENTS, Indian of Colville Tribe. DEER PARK, WASH., April 4, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, New Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. (Attention of James Gamble). Urge you support S. 1413 and expedite same. I am Colville tribal member. DEAR SIR: We have studied the Senate bill S. 1413 which was introduced by Senator Henry Jackson and wish to go on record as being in favor of its immediate passage. JACK BIERCE, Enrolled Members of Colville Confederated Tribes. WILBUR, WASH., March 29, 1965. Re 1413, Colville terminal bill. (Attention of James Gamble). I support and urge passage of the Colville termination and liquidation bill as rapidly as possible. GLEN WHITELAW. SEATTLE, WASH., March 29, 1965. SENATE INTERIOR COMMITTEE, New Senate Office Building, (Attention of James Gamble). JESSIE WILSON, Colville Indian Roll No. 8575. 46-705-65-15 |