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anything about it. That's our main source of income; we have only cattle. We will be unable to educate our children; we have children and they would like to be educated like some of these smart gentlemen here today. We would like to live like a white man, but we can't do it with 70 head. I am asking the National Congress of American Indians for help, to do away with that 70 head. There was lots of our boys from San Carlos who fought in this last war. What did they fight for? They fought for democracy. What kind of democracy are they getting now? Why can't we share that democracy with the white people in Washington; I think we are entitled to it. We should have our constitutional rights like anybody else. I have two boys and three girls. I am 39 years old, and I have one of my kids in a public school. If you send them to a government school they are not up to the standard. I never did go to a government school, I traveled all over the United States to get an education, what little I have, but I try to fight for my people's rights. I want my people to get the best treatment. I am speaking for the American Indians of the United States. I am going to do my best to send my children to college or a university. That's the way I'd like to have every Indian do. Let's fight. You came here with the idea you will get some help from the National Congress. I feel the same way. Let us all get together and fight; and let us fight for that democracy that we fought for in this last World War. I thank you.

JUDGE N. B. JOHNSON:

Announced that there would be a banquet in the dining room of the Santa Fe Indian School to which all delegates were invited.

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. to resume deliberations at 9:00 a.m. in the Museum Building.

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A banquet, attended by more than 200 was enjoyed in the spacious dining room of Santa Fe Indian School. Dan Madrano, Caddo, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, acted as toastmaster. A number of prominent guests were introduced and made short humorous speeches after which all present enjoyed a most excellent meal prepared by the Indian School.

Following the banquet a very interesting entertainment was given by the Santa Fe Indian School Choir. The Albuquerque Indian School presented a most interesting exhibition of Indian dances, and Rev. Wilson sang a solo. We were royally entertained.

The Choir of the Santa Fe Indian School also gave several impressive numbers at the opening of the Convention, Thursday morning.

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