 Stevens claimed that the Bradley Bill was not sufficient and demanded in addition to the restoration of 1.3 million acres of territory, a sum of $3.1 billion in compensation and the guarantee of future rents on an additional 73 million acres that were included in the original Treaty of 1868 at a value of one dollar per acre to be paid each year.Stevens’ proposal earned him widespread support among many Sioux representatives.However, others in the Clifford camp were weary and criticized him for focusing too much on money rather than the return of Sioux land.