Relander, Click2018-06-182018-06-181953DOC-025-11-003http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/801916 sheets 8.5 x 11 inch. Typed. Editing marks. Date est."Puck Hyah Toot was asked if he had anything to say and he spoke in the manner of his famous ancestor, Smowhala, noted for his oratory. He said simply: 'You know and I know that the white race, when they first came, looked upon the Indians as friends. We remember the first who came to the Northwest where they met the Indians and found them friendly and the Indians were respected. 'From White Bluffs to where the dam will be built the soldiers respected those Indians and did them no harm. Their dealings were attended by friendliness. 'We have carried on tradition and live peacefully without being bothered or bothering anyone. 'Going back, before the earth was born, the Mighty Creator made this world. That part of the district were we lived the Creator made. He made the earth. He spread upon the earth things for the Indian people so they could live'."No Known Copyright The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.Smohalla