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Show The Indian Problem. ChlraRO Inter Ocean. There are, in the United States about 250,000 Indians, and they are located upon reservations contaiuing about 182,-000 182,-000 square miles. Counting five to a family, this gives nearly three square miles to each family. Holding land in common, however, has proved are policy with Indians, just as it would be with "w hite men. It encourages no industry in-dustry and no improvement. One-fourth One-fourth the amount given to each family in severalty, and under proper restrictions restric-tions to prevent its being squandered, would be far better. |