The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05


that the government would make no treaty with
them-no peace promises. except that gave them
my personal guarantee that woald check their fur
ther advance"
sAPAnANARos SPEECH.
Reciting briefly tho circumstances of the sur
render OF the captives, General Adams said that
there were about fifty chiefs in the tont when he
fused to smoke with the Indians until the cap.ives
were surrendered. Saparanaro aud Cuirinos sup
ported him IN his demands for the surrender of the
captives. Chief after chief spoke nearly all of them
at first declining to surrender the women and chill
dren Finally Chnrino became angry and refused to
take further part in the proceedings. he consid-
cred useless to parley but at this juncture sapa
ranaro stepped forward and made heated Speech
more Of threat than appeal. saying that il the
Northern Utes did not surrender the captives he and
Ouray would join the white soldiers and fight. The
speech had good effect. and the council yielded
luctantly to the surrender of the women and chill
dren. One chief made genuine war speech, oppos-
ing the surrender and saying that the Indians could
reach the settlements on the Gunnson and Tomiche
aud slaughter the settlers before the troops could
overtake them. After leaving the camp Adams
proceeded to the main camp on Grand River. where
they met Chief Savanna. young man whom he
had protected while in q wounded condition in 1870
That night they held a council which lasted until
pahgro Ute. who wore an officers dress coat and
spored watch and chain. took part in the council.
There were ten or twelve Uintahs in the camp.
Adams thinks that there had been many more Uin-
tabs there at first, but that they fed whom the
sage from Ouray was received. There were still
about two hundred and fifty warriors in the camp,
of them. he thinks. did not participate in
the ambush and but were compelled to feo
with the hosties or be killed.
oURAY's EXPORTS FOR JUSTICE
The soldiers who came firing upon the
party Merrtt's advance guard who. seeing
twenty-five Indians approaching and being unaware
OF Adams presence. were ready to fire, when hand
kerchief was raised flag OF truce. The Indians
were convinced that Adams had betrayed and
trapped them. and ran off, very much frightened.
except Savanna. After comforting with General Mer
rift. who agreed TO withdraw the troops to White
River, General Adams returned to Grand River and
posed of himself, Hatch and Ouray, was suggested
by Oursy, who is determined that those who planned
the Milk River ambush and took part in the mas
shall expiae their crimes. He has ordered tho
hostiles to report to him in ten days. Tho commits
sion meet at Ourays house on the 9Th inst. Lafay
cite Head late Lieutenant Governor OF the State,
has been appointed interpreter. Ouray that If
his summons is not obeye he will assist in the war
against the hostiles. Adams believes that about
twenty-five head men will be convicted of having in
duced the young men to enter into war and mas
and that they will be executed.
PURSUIT THE APACHEs.
despatch received from Fort Bayard. New Mexico,
states that Major Morrow and his command, who
were sent out month ago in pursuit OF the Apache
Chief Victoria and his followers, and who pursued
them the line to their hiding place in Mexico.
for wear. but full of life and spirits. Since leaving
his retreat at the headwaters of the Rio Lasaimas
forced by the troops. Victoria mas tended
| toward Mexico. following trail through the
| passes between the Guadalupe and the Aamos
| mountains and crossing the southwestern cor
ner of Texas. Morrow struck Victoria on
the 27th OF October. and fought him and
punished him severely, at point about sixty miles
south OF the line. near Carobias River III Mexico.
Morrow lost two mon killed and had two wounded.
victora's band scattered. ana Morrow. being 200
m rom * 20
the line. compelled to return. But for these
toward circumstances Major Morrow would have
followed the Indians until they surrendered
compelled to stand and Tight
Morrow reports that Victoria had been reinforced
by Nccabers. Apaches and Halls band OF chihuahua
Apaches. The command has undergone much hard
ship. at one time being seventy hours without
after Victoria through thirst and other hard
ships. While Morrow was III old Mexico part
of the command under Captain Carroll. with two
companies OF tho Ninth cavalry, thoroughly
secured the Membres, flordas and Msgiliou noun
tains The troops which made the expedition into
Mexico behaved nobly under the most trying hard
Ships and are eager take the field gain and chase
Victoria to his fate. Major Morrow thinks Victoria
will return as soon he gathers sufficient rene
gadcs and as this is than likely, the military
authorities are already preparing to give him warm
receution Since October 20 Morrow y command has
marched over seven hundred miles lard. wild
country. and most OF the time going for twenty-tour
hours without water. His force numbered 554.
SECRETARY SEIZURE ON THE UTE OUTBREAK
OVER THE WAR poLIcY-nEP TO A LETTER
OF CONGRATULATIONS.
| PROVIDENCE. r. l., Nov. 4. 1879
Tho following letter received to-day in re-
Spouse to letter of congratulation from Hon. A. C.
Barstow. OF the Indian Doard:-
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, !
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 1879.
My DEAR SIn-Your letter Of October ~ was
hapded to me ny Mr.. Hayt. am glad to receive the
hat la pali al cd will unrf
| the Ute troubles has your hearty approval. aud
thank you sincerely for your congratulatory re-
marks the lar achieved, althous there
is more to be DONE 1t is now. 1 think. generally
admitted, that had the war continued without the
Intervention OF Special Agent Adams the captive
women and children recently rescued would have
been sacrificed. To them first duty.
The latest dispatches received IRON General Adams
who had so far performed his mission with remark
able spirit and judgment greatly encourage the
hope that the whole trouble will be peaceably
him.
/ may add that there is now also good prospect
of making such arr angements with regard to the
settlement Of The Utes will be just to them and
at the time obviate all future conflicts between
them and the peopio OF Colorado. This is the nal
object we have steadily in view. There still
many who clamor for war without considering that.
although such conflict would undoubtedly ut last
result the destruction of the Utes, 1t would be
also likely drive INTO hosti!ites by iudiscrini-
nate attack Indians who have far been friendly to
the whites and entitled to our friendship; that
therefore the war would not be confined to the
White River band. but assume larger proportions
that winter campaign III the mountains or Cor
orado where the Indians have the advan-
tage OF greater familiarity with the country
and of superior facility OF movement, in other
words on q fighting ground most favorable to them.
would be most expensive. difficult and harrassing to
our troops, and would. without doubt lead to the
devastation OF the exposed border settlements and
mining camps. and bring destruction and disaster
| upon a great many innocent people.
II succeed in accomplishing all that justice and
| good policy require without INJECTING upon the
whites we'll the Indians. the calainites which
| would inevitably follow u different line OF action
every sensible will have reason to be satisfied
The hope you express that we adhere firmly to our
present purposes long there il any chance Tor
their realization will certainly not be disappointed
and trust that the good and love OF Justice OF
the American people will finally sustain us IN our
endeavori. Very truly yours, &c SCHUkL.
Hon. "A. G. BAnsrow, Chairman Board OF indian Com
missioners, Providence, II. j.
PACIFIC DISPOSITION OF THE SOUTHERN UTEs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 1870
Inspector Pollock telegraphs to tho Commissioner