FILIPINO LEASES Cause Discussion
YAKIMA, Wash., Dec. 11 (Spe
cial)—Charges that Filipinos are;
leasing Yakima Indian lands were
discussed at a meeting before Sen-1
ator Lewis Schwellenbach here
today.
Accompanied by George Stultz of
Seattle, special assistant United I
States attorney, Schwellenbach |
came from the coast this morning]
to investigate the assertions that
Indians are leasing their lands to
Filipinos as side deals and not
through the proper channels at the
agency. Complaint that aliens were
being favored as against residents
has been voiced for some time.
The situation may call for some
new legislation, the senator said. Increased demand for leases on the
part of citizens of the United States
has led to the protest.
