No administration could stop the tidal wave of immigration that swept over the land; no political party could restrain or control the enterprise of our people, and no reasonable man could desire to check the march of civilization. Nelson A. Miles administrationcheckcivilization share on social
For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare. Nelson A. Miles countryearlygoodwill Change image and share on social
The troops were occasionally occupied in pursuing scattered bands going north or south, and on three occasions the large camp of Sitting Bull ventured south of the Canadian border, and important expeditions were sent against them. Nelson A. Miles bandborderbull share on social
Whether or not our system of Indian management has been a success during the past ten, fifty, or hundred years is almost answered in the asking. Nelson A. Miles answerfiftyhundred Change image and share on social
Step by step a powerful and enterprising race has driven them back from the Atlantic to the West until at last there is scarcely a spot of ground upon which the Indians have any certainty of maintaining a permanent abode. Nelson A. Miles abideatlanticback share on social
If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the Indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both races. Nelson A. Miles dismissgovernimpulse Change image and share on social
It is unfair to suppose that one party has invariably acted rightly, and that the other is responsible for every wrong that has been committed. Nelson A. Miles actcommitinvariably Change image and share on social
On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful. Nelson A. Miles advantagebrightcome share on social
A Christian people who have for two hundred years kept a race in bondage, deprived of the advantages of civilization and religion, owe them a debt of gratitude which it would seem ungenerous to withhold. Nelson A. Miles advantagebondagechristian share on social
Looking at the purpose of our government toward the Indians, we find that after subjugating them it has been our policy to collect the different tribes on reservations and support them at the expense of our people. Nelson A. Miles collectexpensefind share on social
