Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-11-02
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interview with the Great :. Fenian
Leader Gen. D'Neiil in st. PAUL.
From the st. Paul Pioneer of Thursday.
In order to obtain further particu-
lars in regard to the late raid of Gen
ONeill and party into Her Maiesty's
dominions, and if possible, ascertain
the origin of the movement, D reporter
If the Press was instructed to proceed
ND the Pacific road, and secure the in
s6rmation desired from some of the
chief actors, VINO We're known
10 be on their way down.
After proceeding Us far as Oar
win, the direction was changed, and
upon the arrival of the train from Her
mann, il was ascertained that General
ONeiu was on board, destined for St.
PaHl to take the consequences Of his
actions. whatever they might be- The
head of the raiding force into MaultO-
ba was easily found, and though eau
tious in making his statements, he did
not seem to manifest any uneasiness as
to the result of any Investigation which
may be had The Generals personal
appearance is decidedly in his ia
vor, and il would be difficult for the
most imaginative person to select the
quiet, portly, gentlemanly man, whose
sandy hair is just beginning to SHOW
the lighter shades of forty winters, as
The head and front Of raid which has
set the people of an entire province
into unusual commotion, and caused an
almost general levy upon the cable
bodied" within its limits.
NOT A FENIAN DEMONSTRATION.
In answer to inquiries concerning the
cause or beginning of the movement,
Gen. O'Neill replied substantially that
while ne did not feel ut liberty TO reveal
its origin or management, or present
designs of himself or others, he had no
hesitation in saying that it was not
Fenian project in any shape or form,
and in this regard the expedition had
been misrepresented. He had not been
Identified with any Feniap organ
ization for some months, and
there was not a member of that
society connected with the move
ment. There were mechanics Of every
kind likely to be OF service in q new
country; but to all iusinuations or in
timations that il had Fenian side, the
General makes prompt and decided oh.
lection. He further contends that the
movement can not properly be elassed
as a hostile raid, or attempted inva-
sion. In fact, he appears unconscious
of any violation OF the United States
neutrality or other laws.
OBJECTS TO con. wHEAToE's COURSE.
While naturally indignant ut what
he terms Colonel Wheaton's over
Jealous desire TO apprehend American
citizens on Canadian soil" he never
theIess speaks in high terms Of the
courtesies extended, and kind treat
mcnt of himself and associates after
thoir capture, and up to the time of
theirrelease by the government officials
at Pembina.
HIS command was trod upon at Col
WLeatou's orders after it was upon
Canadian soil, and he stoutly insists
JAat il there has been any violation of
t1e neutrality laws, Colonel w. should
Ne held responsible for it. While upon
hWq,acau territory they had NOT been
6..rot any overt act, and even the
aog.s that a part of his command had
e.lblted q FenIa8 or other strange
Ing were without a particle Of founda-
TON in fact.
The General doe5 not receive the
.ements about the running, etc,
".s.o the members Of the expedition
wire irving t1 make their escape from
.aa q. $. soldiers, N the kindest spirit
Imaginable. He states that the utmost
re bad been used at every step Of
."olr proceedings 20 avoid everything
@.lra bore even q resemblance to vio-
#.ag Of tie United States laws. Coils.
-rigv, Donnelly and himself had seen
more active service than that
= the Manitoba campaign, :"
a1J had Colonel Wheaton
aEpeared in his proper uniform, that
~ b British officer, the General is con-
liant that there would have been such
>trayagant statements about running
way, or records Of the men and NUM-
Tons Of war captured on Canadian soil.
aAyng worn the blue, they respected
then, and will mt all times, no matter
wat the consequences may be to them
Gives. He claims that Col. Wheaton
.assed over the line which
asd heretofore been recognized
ny both governments as the
'oandary, and that the arrest was
mate on Canadian soil, where that off
had no right to be, and where he
@peared and appreherded without au-
''Htv. But, even conceding that he
.o a right TO Invade under arms, he
~ not qualified to assume theauthor-
and functions Of a United States
. met Attorney, as he is said to have
'.a at the examination at Pembiua,
',.a the government authorities.
TIE DISPUTED TERRITORY.
ha disputed territory is a little over
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