David Josiah Brewer

“ But, in terms, 'jurisdiction and control' over Indian lands remain in the United States; and there being nothing in thesection withdrawing any other jurisdiction than that named in Draper v. United States, undoubtedly Congress has the right to forbid the introduction of liquor, and to provide punishment for any violation thereof. ”

“ Rep. 107) , or by an Indian upon an Indian (United States v. Celestine) , but it was the introduction of liquor into an Indian reservation. In this offense neither race nor color is significant. The Indians, as wards of the government, are the beneficiaries, but for their protection the prohibition is against all, white man and Indian alike. Legislation of this nature has been for a long time in force. ”

“ United States, supra, that it did not deprive the state of jurisdiction over crimes committed within a reservation by others than Indians or against Indians, following, in this, United States v. McBratney, supra. ”