“The Convention would close this address with thanks to Almighty God for the progress that has been made under the humane policy of the last few years, and for the evident advance of many of the Indians in civilization and the knowledge of the Christian religion.” It is understood that the Board of Commissioners will appoint a committee to carry out these views as far as possible, by securing necessary legislation by Congress. The following day the Convention, accompanied by the Board of Commissioners, called on President Hayes by appointment. They were presented to the President by General Clinton B. Fisk; and the Rev. Drs. Lowrie, Clark, Strieby and Cutting, and Mr. Tatham, presented their views briefly. Dr. Clark submitted a paper showing the progress made under the present policy since 1868, claiming that it was greater than that made in the fifteen years that preceded its adoption. The President responded briefly, expressing his hearty sympathy with all efforts to civilize and Christianize the Indians, and his gratification at the progress that has been made, and indicated practical methods to secure the additional legislation desired. He did not seem to share the apprehensions of his visitors respecting the early transfer of the management of Indian affairs to the War Department. Mrs. Hayes, General Cox, former Secretary of the Interior under President Grant when the Peace Policy was adopted, and the Hon. Henry S. Lane, of Indiana, a member of the Board of Indian Commissioners when it was first constituted, were attentive and interested listeners, and took an active part in the pleasant informal conversation that ensued. Following are some of the items of Dr. Clark’s statement: 1868. 1877. Houses occupied by Indians 7,476 22,199 Number of Indian schools 111 330 Number of teachers 134 437 Scholars 4,713 11,515 Acres of land cultivated by Indians 54,207 292,550 Bushels wheat raised 126,117 688,278 Bushels corn raised 467,363 4,656,952 Bushels oats and barley raised 43,976 349,247 Bushels vegetables raised 236,926 556,975 Tons of hay 16,216 148,473 Horses and mules owned by Indians 43,960 216,286 Cattle owned by Indians 42,874 217,883 Swine owned by Indians 29,890 121,358 Sheep owned by Indians 2,683 587,444 In addition to these comparisons are the following figures: