Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-18
The Indians.
THE UMATILLAS FOUGHT THE
HOSTILEs.
FIGHTING WITH THE BANN1CKs.
REPORT OF MCDOWELL.
GENERAL MILES BEATS BACK THE
ENEMY.

WALLA WALLA, July IA. Learning there were
signs OF Indians moving on Van Sykle Canon
road to Wallula. yesterday afternoon, | ordered
cavalry en- route to Lewiston under Forsyth, TO
turn back and 20 quietly to Wallula to head OIL
any movements of hostllities in that direction
Reports reached unotiic tally at six Z. NJ, that
troops were fighting near Cauze stream. sent
courier to overtake Forsyth and turn him to his
left towards Pendleton and Miles, and also at the
same time sent courier to Sanford fifty miles
away, to push on to Cauze station, some fifty miles
from him. In the absence of the commanding
general, who, probably is in or near Lewiston to-
day, | start al once To assume general directions
there of three column. until further orders
(Signed) WHEATON.
WASHINGTON, July II. One of Towards staff
unker date of Pendleon yesterday, telesraphs
that Miles struck the enemy AT Umatilla agency,
tins morning. After y stubborn fight of several
hours the entire command, including Bendire's
company OF cavalry, charged the enemy, driving
them IN confusion several miles. Our wounded
are two; no one killed. The enemys loss is five
killed and large number wounded.
(SigDed) MCDOWELL,
Major General.
SAN FRANCISCO July II. Boise City des-
patch says it Is not true that the Umatlllas Joined
the hostiles On the other hand hundred war
riors Joined Col. Forsyth and fought the hostles
yesterday, and brought in twenty-five scslps and
300 horses.
A Portland despatch says the following was re-
ceNed from General Wheaton, dated Umatiila
Agency, 18th:
The hosliles are reported moving from their
position near the head waters of McKay's Creek.
| send Forsyth with a cavalry column in quick
pursuit and follow him with Miles column"
Mclean, Umatilla interpreter, with Umatills
scouts, says they are now fighting the BAnnock
Ia itlDg parties and Snakes. Chief Egan is re-
ported killed.
A gentleman from Yokami valley brings the
following news concerning affairs at the agency
There are two thousand SImcoes there, command =
er, Chief Joseph Squlres, but he has little OF no
influence with the tribe. They have few arms
and no ammunition, and even If so inclined could
not offer the hostiles battle. Thus far they are
peacefully disposed, and Agent Wilbur sppre-
hends no danger from them, although some rem
eg AIDES and dlsaiiected Indians have been missing
OF late.
Chief Moses with all his tribe are camped in
kitteas valley, and the settlers are afraid they
may conclude TO commit depredatlons, IN conse-
quence OF which they are seeking protection OF
tue town. loksml city, on the boundary OF Sim
coe reservation, Is full of people.
Inst Wednesday, thirty hostile Bannocks and
Snakes crossed the town and reservation, stealing
and driving away stock. They shot 1t . boy on
horseback and the fire was returned, killing one
Of the redskins. The boy escaped by hard nd
ing.
WASHINGTON, July IL. Secretary Schulz to-
day, on being asked his opinion rs to the result
Of the consultation between the commission re-
Gently sent out to Dakota accompanied by Com
missioner Hoyt and the Sioux, stated Ut some
length the Instructions given the commission, and
already published, and said that MIR. Hoyts mis-
sion has not failed as has been asserted, and all
the objects mentioned in the letter Of instruction
have been complied with. All promises made to
these Indians have been and being complied
with, and the Sioux chiefs have repeatedly ex-
pressed satisfaction with the manner in which the
supplies are delivered, and also rs 10 the quality
and quantity.
Serious apprehensions were entertained that
durlug the summer We should have trouble with
these sioux tribes, but recent information from
the Sioux agegcies indicates that nothing Of the
k md Is to be feared.