Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-18

OMAHA. August 17th.-The Sioux nation
have notified the authorities of threatened
outbreak. This morning DR.. McGillicuddy,
Agent of the Red Cloud Indians at Pine
Ridge Agency, tslegrsphed to the Secretary
of the Interior. and the dispatch was repeat.
ed to the military headquarters in Omaha,
stating that he had been informed that Red
Cloud and other chiefs of the Sioux at Pine
Ridge Agency had cJme to inform him that
unless he was relieved as Agent by October
lst they would break out, and that they had
sent word to the post and department. com
msnders to that effect. This afternoon an.
other telegram was rsceiysd at military head.
quarters from Major SuMner, of the Fifth
Cavalry. commanding at Fort Robinson,
stating that he had received a letter signed
by fifty-tEo chiefs of the Sioux nation, say
ing that widespread dissatisfaction and trouble
existed among the bands at Pine Ridge
Agency. and they called on General Crook
to come up and adjust matters for then.
They also said that they had in.
formed the Secretary of the Interior that
unless within sixty days DR.. McGillicuddy,
their Agent. was relieved and their griev-
anees made right. serious trouble could be e..
pected. The situation is regarded az quite
serious by military officers in Omaha who
have fought these Indians and know them
WELL There are about z, 500 Sioux at Pine
Ridge. and eighty miles from them, at the
Spotted Tail or Rosebud Agency, there are
$500 under Spotted Tail, Jucior, and White
Thunder, and to the west one hundred miles
z, 300 Grows, who have left their Agency and
will not stay on the reservation. They have
been killing considerable cattle belonging to
ranchmen who have occupied the northern
territory with their herds, but no serious
trouble has occurred with the Crows There
are also large numbers of Cheyennes among
the Sioux, and also great many warriors
returning from Sitting Bulls band, and who
used to live with Red Cloud up to 1876, when
they struck out with Sitting Bull. They are
an element of disturbance. Since the war of
1876 great many young Sioux have grown
up to be warriors, and having listened to the
tales OF their fathers, they are now anxious
to distinguish themselves on the WEI.
path, and are therefore restless and eager
for war. 1t il estimated that the Sioux and
their allies can muster over COO warriors,
well-mounted and splendidly equipped with
arms and ammunition. These Indians, al
though in the Department of Dakota. short
distance north of the Nebraska line, and un-
der the military supervision Of Gener al Terry,
have appealed to General Crook to come to
their aid and endeayor to adjust their grisy
ances. They have every confidence in Gen.
eral Crook, as he hiss fought them during the
last nine years; and knowing him to bs a fair
man, and understanding them well, they have
reason to beiievs that he can setsie the whole
difficulty. General Crook has been ordeie
to the Department of Arizona, but it is
likely that, under the circumstances, he will
be specially commissioned to visit these In.
dams in the Department. of Dakots. and
listen to their conplsints and suggest some
remedy. AT present he is at Baltimore, but
will return to Omaha August 23I. What the
Sioux grievances are is not definitely known
here. DIR. McGilicuddy, the Pie Ridge
Agent, bears the reputation of being one of
the best agents in The Indian service: is a
man OF the highest character. with sp'sndid
executive ability and widespread experience.
He served for number Of years as Surveyor
in the Engineer Corps on the frontier, and af.
forwards was Acting Assistan. Surgeon in the
army. He sccon panied all of General Crook 3
expedition against the Sioux and Cheyennes,
and became we'll acqusinted with many of
the chiefs. His appointment ss Indian
Agent was strongly recommended BY some of
the most prominent military officers, among
whom was General Crook. McGiiiicuddy,
who is man OF good judgment and great
personal bravery, has many military friends
here and elsewhere, who believe that any
trouble at the Pine Ridge Agency is due
rather to the methods of his department than
to any personal incompetency or lack of
Judgment on his part in fulfilling his duties.
his administration has been to carry out the
policy of the Government, and it is believed
that tie Government will sustain him, Rad
Cloud, who is the chief discomfort, is well
known as the leader ut tho Fort Fettermau
| massacre of December %, 1866, and has
always been regarded as an able, brave war
rior. but willy and treacherous Indian, In
the Commission of 1876 more trouble was
had with him than any other chief. He was
deposed from the Government craftsmanship
OF his people by General Crook in 1876, end
Spotted Tail was made chief of all the Sioux.
This was severe blow to Red Cloud, who
has never recovered from the degradation,
and has ever since been morose
and sullep. In 1880 DR.. McGillicuddy
deposed him from the chieftainship of his
own band for bad conduct. This added fuel
to the 4 anne. Red Cloud does not like Gen.
ersl Crook nor McGillicuddy. General Crook
mistrusts Bed Cloud, whose band he dis.
mounted and di armed. Red Cloud in 1876
laid plan TO massacre General Crook, Col.
onel Stanton aud Captain Burke, but it was
discovered il time TO prevent its accomplish.
ment. Red Cloud is about 80 years of age.
OF commanding presence and thoroughly
savage instincts, and has always had great
deal OF influence with the warlike elements Of
the tribes. Another dangerous chief is Little
Big Man, who came very near succeeding in
causing the massacre in 1875 of the Indian
Commission just below the Red Cloud
Agency. This was the Commission of which
Senator Allison was Chairman and Terry was
one OF the members. Other dangerous chiefs,
II stirred up, are American Horse, Red Dog.
Blue Horse, Little Wound and Three Bears.
The military officers here are of opinion that
the trouble should be immediately inyesii
gated, and believe that it will be,
Negroes Intimidated by a White Mob.
LITTLE Rock, August 17th.-In response
to an appeal for aid from Bathane & Smith
contractors on the Springfield and Memphis
Railroad, stating that their negro lsborers
had been frightened from work by threats of
death from white mob disguised as ku klux.
Governor Churchill telegraphed the Sheriff
OF Craighead county to investigate the mat
ter and protect the laborers. No further
particulars have been received.
Coal Mine on Fire.
CUMBERLAND tMd.), August 17th-The
Aston mine, owned by the Consolidated Coal
Company, near Homecoming, smoldering some
time, burst forth in a tremendous blaze te.
day, shooting ffsy feet in the air, The
dwellings situated over the burning mine
have been deserted. There is said to be great
danger of the fire communicating to the Vale
Farm estate, with thousands of tons of un.
DERIVING coal.
BricklaTers and Hod-carriers on Strike.
CHICAGO, August 17th.-This morning $50
hod-carrIsrs and bricklsyers at Pullman went
on strike for 50 day. The previous wages
were 81 30. They have other grievances, in.
Guiding lost time, incorrect time. keeping and
the necessity Of paying car fare to Chicago.
Both sides are stubborn.
The Miners Strike.
PITTsBURG, August 17th.-Is is thought
probable that the miners strike will soon
end, as the miners are destitute and dissatis.
he'd. The repairs in the iron mills are about
completed. and it Is believed the proprietors
OF most OF them will start up September LIST
with either Union or non. Union men,
Death.
CHICAGO, August 17th.-Alfred Guthrie. a
resident OF this city since 1916, died to-day,
aged a. lie was the son of Samuel Guthrie.
discoverer ct chlorotorm aud percussion pow
der. he planned some important public
works of the city, was many years engineer Of
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, drafted the
United States steamboat inspection law, and
was instrumental in securing its passage in
1901, and was supervising inspector in the
lake district for eight years. At the time of
his death he was engaged ia p,rfectipg an i'm.
proved water moter.
Governor Foster and the President.
CLEVELAND, August 17th.-Governor Fog
ter was In attendance at thu Republican Con-
vention of Gesuga county, at Burton, yes
terday, and made speech. While treating
OF the Administration, he said that Arthur
was In difficult place, and ought to be sup.
ported by Republicans everywhere.
Crops In Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, August 18th. - The recent
heavy rains and consequent overflow of
streams caused much damage to the smaller
grain and tobacco crops of this State,
especially the eastern part. Insects have
also done considerable damage to tobacco, SO
that crop will be about three.quarters of an
average, and of inferior quality.
The Tariff Commission.
LONG BRANCH. August 17th.-The Tariff
Commission to-day heard arguments as to
the duties on silk, wool, linen, cement and
hay.
Sold by Auction.