"It is a grave error not to keep even an implied promise made to Indians. The division of supplies authorized will not prevent distress and loss of life and in all probability lead to outrage. My police force in such case would be useless, my employees, not being bound by any principle of honor or duty would leave. I could not supply their places and it would become necessary for me to call on the military for the protection of the government property and the lives of my family. Greatly preferring that someone better fitted to meet these movements or perhaps possessed of the ability to avoid them be appointed. I most respectfully request the acceptance of my resignation, to take effect on the arrival of my successor." Montana Territorial Governor Martin Magginnis came to the reservation and inspected the progress of starving Indians condition in October of 1883 and demanded, "The compensation for reservation lands which may be taken from the Indians be sufficient to supply food, tools, and instructors for a reasonable time as may be necessary to bring the Indians to self-support, and that the part surrendered be east of the 111th parallel of west longitude, from the Missouri river to the Canadian line."
-The Sacred Buffalo Vision by Robert J. Juneau and Robert C. Juneau
pg.35
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