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ously with the work of selling the lands as shown under (a) above. It may become necessary also to probate the estates of the few individuals whose deaths may occur after the date on which their right to a distributive share of the judgment fund became fixed, but before actual distribution. This work will likewise be handled by the hearing examiner as it develops, until such time as probate jurisdiction is conferred on the local county courts.

D. DISPOSITION OF TRIBAL LANDS AND TRIBAL FUNDS

The Siletz Tribe have requested that all of their tribal holdings be sold and the proceeds distributed per capita. The Grand Ronde people desire that their lands be fee patented to a corporation which they contemplate forming under the laws of Oregon. Disposition of a small tract of land at Empire, Oreg., on which a community house is situated, has not yet been decided. The proposed legislation relating to this withdrawal plan carries the necessary authority for the Department to act upon the wishes of the Indians in these matters, and it should be possible to achieve the desired results coincident with the sales and fee patenting of the individual allotments. Any remaining tribal funds should be transferred to the tribes themselves.

E. DISPOSITION OF FEDERALLY OWNED LANDS

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have asked that the following tracts of land be given to them, free of governmental restrictions of any kind:

Agency tract.-N1⁄2 of lots 1 and 2, sec. 9, T. 10 S., R. 10 W., Willamette meridian, containing 20 acres (except a strip in lot 2 beginning 100 feet east of the middle point on the line between lots 2 and 3 W 100' N 660' E 100' S 600').

Day school.-S1⁄2 of lot 32, sec. 4, T. 10 S., R. 10 W., Willamette Meridian, containing 10 acres.

Cemetery tract.-In S1⁄2 of lots 1 and 2, sec. 9, T. 10 S., R. 10 W., Willamette Meridian, (excepting lands already deeded therefrom to the Pioneer Education Association and to the Methodist Church from those lots) containing 9.23 acres.

Total of 39.23 acres described above should be fee patented to the organization composed of members of the present Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, as soon as Congress approves enabling legislation therefor and when such members incorporate as a legal body under State laws of Oregon. In addition, the present right-of-way permitting flowage of water onto the agency tract should be secured to the new organization. The spring from which the domestic water is drawn should be acquired for the Siletz Tribes, together with buildings or other structures used in connection with water supply.

The structures on the tracts described for transfer to the Siletz Tribes should go with the land to those tribes at such time as they become incorporated.

(a) Competent adults

T. INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONEY

At the present time the individual funds on deposit for competent adults are being disbursed to them as rapidly as their whereabouts are ascertained. Balanceз of persons whose whereabouts are unknown at time of Federal withdrawal shall be deposited in special accounts in the Treasury of the United States for disposition.

(b) Minors and incompetents

Funds of minors, where possible, chould be disbursed to the parents or legal guarding of such minors, upon completion of details of withdrawal of the Federal Government over the jurisdiction.

Where there are guardians, such guardians should receive balances of incompetents. In case the person is under legal disability, the officer in charge of the institution where that person is incarcerated should receive the balance for depocit to the credit of such inmate.

Where there are no guardians, whenever possible, a relative of the incompetent person should be appointed as guardian by proper State court. The crea director, or his representative, should endeavor to have a relative appointed guardian and when done, such guardian should receive balance of funds to credit of the incompetent person.

G. MISCELLANEOUS

Contracts relating to the education of Indian children, welfare and other social servicer, jurisdiction over law and order, etc., will receive consideration by the area ofice branches concerned, leading to agreement with the State of Oregon at or prior to the time the trustceship over the Indian lands is finally terminated.

XIII. THE EFFECT OF FEDERAL WITHDRAWAL

(A) THE EFFECT ON FORMER INDIAN WARDS

1. Relinquishment of special privilegcs

Upon withdrawal of Federal supervision, the former Indian wards of the jurisdiction will be ineligible to receive free hospitalization at Indian Bureau institutionc; free hospital and medical care as indigent Indians; admission to Indian boarding or day schools; hunting and fishing privileges not otherwise accorded citizen, and will be ineligible to receive any and all benefits and gratuities that may be had by Indian wards. Legislation to be enacted will cover all of these relinquishments.

2. Adjustment

In view of the fact, previously stated, that the vast majority of these groups are already considered members of the communities in which they live, very little, if ray, adjustment to new conditions caused by Federal withdrawal will be required.

S. Taxation

Because of the generally recognized competency of the Indians in these groups, the matter of meeting taxation of personal or real property after withdrawal is not a major problem.

(B) THE EFFECT ON THE STATE

1. Modification of State education contract

Since Federal withdrawal of trusteeship over Indian property will place such property on the local tax rolls, Federal payments under the State education contract for Indian children attending public schools in western Oregon areas will be discontinued.

2. Tazation

Coincident with the completion of this program, all present trust properties will be placed on the local tax rolls, thereby removing the last excuse for discrimination against Indians due to tax-exempt status of their lands. The Governor of the State and local county officials recognize the situation resulting from this change of status.

8. Social services

Upon completion of the withdrawal program, Indians will be entitled to all services furnished by the State and communities to citizens in general.

(C) THE EFFECT ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

1. Application of Federal statutes in Indian country

The statutes of the United States applicable to the Indian country shall be inapplicable to these Indians and their property.

2. Revocation of Indian Reorganization Act charter

Since the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community have passed a resolution requesting revocation of their Indian Reorganization Act charter, they should be permitted to dissolve the present corporate body and incorporate under State laws. The proposed legislation would revoke the Indian Reorgani

zation Act charter.

3. Future claims against the United States

Upon passage of the legislation effecting withdrawal of Federal supervision, any future claims against the United States will be upon the same basis and subject to the same restrictions as citizens in general.

XIV. SUMMARY

1. Requirements to complete program of withdrawal

(a) Details necessary to disburse funds which have been appropriated by Congress to liquidate claims of the Alcea et al., and the Rogue River et al., Indians of western Oregon.

(b) Authority for employment for at least 1 year of employees required to effect payment of the claims, as follows:

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(c) Allotment of funds in amount of $27,736 to cover salaries of above and in addition, to provide as follows:

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(d) Authority for employment of 1 clerk, together with allotment of gratuity funds to cover his salary, for 1 year at $3,110, whose duties will be to assist in preparing tribal rolls, probate matters, and land transactions in connection with program of withdrawal.

(e) Delegations of authority to the area director to determine identities of Indian heirs eligible to receive shares in the claims awards. Appeals may be taken from his decisions to the Commissioner, and if necessary, to the Secretary of the Interior.

Mr. E. MORGAN PRYSE,

STATE OF OREGON, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Salem, August 21, 1951.

Regional Director, United States Department of the Interior,

Office of Indian Affairs, Portland, Oreg.

MY DEAR MR. PRYSE: Mr. Harvey Wright, chairman of the Oregon Indian Council, acquainted me with the proposed Indian legislation that would terminate Federal supervision over the Indians that were under the jurisdiction of the Grand Ronde-Siletz Indian Agencies.

The keystone policy of our Oregon Indian Council is to advocate, support, and promote progressive measures that will integrate the Indians into the rest of our population. The termination of Federal supervision over the Oregon coast Indians is in line with the established policy of our State, and we will support this

program.

I believe that the only way that we can raise the social and economical status of our Indians and assure them full and equal citizenship is through comprehensive planning by all agencies concerned. This would include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, State, and local governments, and the Indians themselves. We plan to do our part and I know that you people are working toward the same objective. I appreciate your cooperation in keeping us abreast of what your Department is doing.

Sincerely yours,

DOUGLAS MCKAY, Governor.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COURT OF POLK COUNTY, OREG.,
Dallas, Oreg., October 25, 1951.

Mr. E. MORGAN PRYSE,

Regional Director, United States Department of the Interior,

Office of Indian Affairs, Portland, Oreg.

Recently Mr. C. G. Davis, district agent of Indian affairs, Grand Ronde Reservation, acquainted me with the proposed Indian legislation that would terminate Federal supervision over the Indians that were under the jurisdiction of the Grand Ronde Agency.

The position of the Indian council is to advocate and promote progressive measures that will intergrade the Indians into the rest of our population.

In view of the action taken by the Grand Ronde Indian Council in request nade to the Federal Government, we will concur with the action of the Government in the release of the Indians of this area. Believing that this is the only way that the social and actual statistics of our Indian can be put on par with the white brethren and assure them full and equal citizenship is through comprehensive planning of all agencies concerned.

We are very much in accord with this measure and will do everything possible to help carry this through.

Respectively,

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Mr. E. MORGAN PRYSE,

Area Director, Portland Area Office,

McMinnville, Oreg., November 20, 1951.

Building 1, Swan Island, Portland, Oreg.

DEAR SIR: The proposed Indian legislation that would terminate Federal supervision over the Indians that have been under the jurisdiction of the Grand Ronde and Siletz Indian Agencies, has been brought to our attention.

It is the considered opinion of the office after consulting with other officials of the county which might be affected by such a transfer, that the proposal is a good one and we will be glad to see the change put into effect. The Government has already withdrawn most of its supervision in connection with the Grand Ronde Agency, and we feel that the complete withdrawal by the Government would eliminate some of the problems which have arisen in the past and would tend to improve the social and economical status of the Indians in this county.

Very truly yours,

Mr. E. MORGAN PRYSE,

H. M. HOSKINS, County Judge.

COUNTY OF LINCOLN, Toledo, Oreg., November 30, 1951.

Regional Director, United States Department of the Interior,

Office of Indian Affairs, Portland, Oreg.

DEAR MR. PRYSE: Some time ago Mr. C. G. Davis, district agent of your Department, discussed with me proposed Federal legislation that would terminate Federal supervision over the Indians now under the jurisdiction of the Grand Ronde-Siletz Indian Agencies, and suggested that I discuss this matter with the county judge and county Commissioners of Lincoln County, Oreg., and other citizens of Lincoln County as to their reaction to the proposed legislation.

After discussing the matter with the county court and others it was agreed that it would be to the best interest of the Indians and to the community if such a legislation is enacted.

Very truly yours,

L. G. ENGLISH, District Attorney.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND STATEMENT OF PLANS AND POLICIES WHICH THE GRAND RONDE BUSINESS COMMITTEE PROPOSES TO FOLLOW IN CONDUCTING ITS CREDIT ACTIVITIES, USING REHABILITATION FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY

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The Grand Ronde Reservation is located about 20 miles inland from the ocean on Highway No. 18 leading to Portland, Oreg., 62 miles distant, 27 miles from McMinnville, Oreg., and 41 miles from Salem, Oreg.

Historical background

The reservation was established by Executive order of June 30, 1857, as a permanent home for Willamette Valley and other tribes inland from the ocean with whom the Government had negotiated treaties, extinguishing titles to lands where they had previously resided. In 1908 the agency which previously had its own office was combined with Siletz Agency. In 1947, it was placed under the Chemawa School and on December 1, 1948, it was placed under the Portland regional office. A field representative of the latter office now acts as liaison officer. Organization

Exhibits A and B to contract I-37-ind-6 approved July 25, 1938, are copies of the constitution and bylaws and the charter of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community. The charter was ratified August 22, 1936.

Definitions

Wherever the word "community" is used in this program and plans, it refers to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, Inc.

Population

The tribes represented by the community are the Calapooias, Clackamas, Cow Creek Umpquas, Mary River, Molala, Nestucca, Rogue River, Santiam, Tumwater, Umpqua, Wapato and Yamhill. The principal tribes represented are the Clackamas, Umpqua, and Rogue River (p. 15 of contract_I-37-ind-6). The following census statistics were compiled from the amended census as shown at the headquarters' office; plus birth certificates received to date: Age groupings

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Includes 37 who may not be eligible for legal enrollment. Includes 36 who may not be eligible for legal enrollment. Includes 73 who may not be eligible for legal enrollment but for whom birth certificates have been furnished. Article III of the constitution sets the requirement for enrollment for which these people would not qualify unless amendments are made.

Page 15 of contract I-37-ind-6 gives the residence distribution.

It is estimated that there are 77 families living on the reservation.

Following is the classification by degree of Indian blood as shown by the amended census:

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The original area is described on page 15 of contract I-37-ind-6. The present are as follows:

Government sites_____

Tribal timber reserves..

Allotted Indian land.

Indian Reorganization Act land acquired..

Total....

Acres

0.50 60. 00 830.00

536.99

1, 427. 49

The land classification is covered on pages 15 and 16 of contract I-37-ind-6. It is estimated that there are in all about 270 acres of timbered lands on which there is an estimated 1,250,000 feet of timber.

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