The majority of the clans opposed Hoshkanyi because he belonged to the Turquoise people, who were rendering themselves obnoxious to many by pretensions which they upheld by means of their number, and by their connection with the leader of the Koshare.

The Turquoise clan was beginning to assert in tribal affairs an unusual influence,--one that really amounted to a pressure.

Tyame and Tanyi particularly felt this growing power of Shyuamo at the expense of their influence.

Of all the less numerous groups, Tzitz hanutsh was almost the only one who took the side of Tanyi under all circumstances, and this was due exclusively to the fact that the marriage of Zashue with Say Koitza bound the two clans together.

Topanashka himself was a member of the Eagle clan, and through him the Water clan, feeble in numbers, enjoyed the support not only of Tanyi but also of Tyame hanutsh.
In proposing for the vacant position of tapop a member of the Turquoise people, the chief penitents had in a measure acted discreetly.