He came on from the Indian Reservation in Washington Territory, where he
lives with 150 of his tribe, to ask permission to join the main body of
the Nez Percés in Idaho.

There are 1,000 of the Nez Percés in Idaho, and it is the dearest wish of
the old chief's heart that he, and the remnant of the tribe that is with
him, may be allowed to go back and end their days in their old homes.

General Miles secured permission for Chief Joseph to come on to Washington
and tell the Government the wishes of his people. He obtained an interview
for him with Mr. Bliss, Secretary of the Interior, and also with the
Indian Commissioner.

The old chief feels sure that his request will be granted, because, as he
proudly says, he has come on himself to make it.

While he was in New York he went to see Buffalo Bill, William Cody, who,
as you probably know, was one of the most famous scouts the army ever had,
and who has done noble service for his country.

The chief saw the Wild West Show from Colonel Cody's box, and after it was
over went to the Indian quarters, and smoked the pipe of peace with the
Sioux Indians who travel with Buffalo Bill.

The Sioux have a great admiration for the Nez Percés, and their surprise
and pleasure at seeing the chief was unbounded.

The language of the two tribes is very different, but the Indians have a
sign language which they all understand, and Chief Joseph and his hosts