The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
RIEL'S LAST DAY PASSED.
How the Rebel Leader Received
The Death Warrant.
BRAVETO THELA4T.
Conversations With the Doomed Man
Last Nlght---The Execution Will
Take Place To-Day

REGINA, n. w. T., November ia Spe-
cial messenger bringing the warrant signed
by the Governor-General OF Canada, direct
ing the execution of Louis Riel, the leader
of the Canadian half-breeds in their recent
rebellion, should take place in accordance
with the verdict OF the jury which tried
him, arrived here on Il special train at 8
O'Clock tonight. There is now no longer
any doubt that Riel will meet his fate on
the scaffold at some hour tomorrow. The
arrival OF the warrant was q surprise to
even many of the officials, who, owing to
the late hour and previous delays had
argued that another respite would follow.
Riel received formal Intelligence at 9 o'clock
in his cell in the guard room OF the mounted
police barracks, three miles west OF this
city. The intelligence was conveyed to him
in person by High Sheriff Chapleau. The
scene was in many respects a remarkable
one.
THE FAMOUS REBELS CELL
is Immediately adjacent to the guard room
of the troops ON night patrol duty, fully
fifty of whom occupied the room. Through
the iron gate in front cf the cell was an
building a Gordon OF armed men were pac-
ing their beats. The iron gate was thrown
open on the approach of the High Sheriff
and Col. Irvine, commandant of the
mounted police. A representative OF the
Associated Press was allowed by courtesy
to be present. Riel, who had been convers-
ing with the surgeon of the post, arose and
welcomed the Sheriff in a hearty and thor
oughly unconstrained way. His uoice is
modulated ard he displayed no sign at ex-
citement. His initial greeting was, "Well,
so you have come with the great an
nouncement. 1 am glad" Sheriff Chap
leau replied that
THE DEATH WARRANT
had come. Riel, continuing in the same
CHEEKY way, said: II am glad that at last
] am to be cleared of my sufferings." He
then broke off into French and thanked the
sheriff for his personal consideration. He
proceeded again in English: II desire that
my body shall be given to my friends to be
laid in St. Bonaface." This is the French
cemetery across the Red river from the City
Of Winnipeg. The sheriff asked him if he
had any wishes to convey as to the dispo-
sition of his personal estate or effects. He
replied: II have only this (touching his
breast above the region Of the heart). This
gave to my country fifteen years ago, and
it is all have to give now" He was asked
as to
HIS PEACE OF MIND.
He replied: II long ago made my peace
with my God and am as prepared now as
l can be at any time. You will find that ]
had mission to perform. want you to
thank my friends in Quebec for all they
have done for me-" He continued in reply
to another question: II am willing to go.
Shall be permitted to say something on
the scaffold?" he said in a tone OF inquiry.
When told that he would be allowed to, he
said smiling]y: You think that may
speak too long that it will unnerve me.
Oh, no; shall not be weak. | shall feel
that when the moment comes
SHALL HAVE WINGS
which shall carry me upward" Thel re-
verting again to the French tongue, and
the inimitable winning way for which he
is famed to all OF those who have known
him, he spoke again of the kind remeEl-
brance he would retain of those who es-
poused his personal cause. He closed by
saying to Sheriff Chaplain, as he held out
his hand, in parting, "adieu, mon ann.
His eye was clear and unflinching, and his
bearing throughout was such as to evoke a
sense OF admiration by the absence OF any
the white feather, under fire or on any oc-
casion, he succeeded in keeping himself
admirably under command in the presence
OF his own approaching fate. Pere Andre
his spiritual adviser, then arrived, and he
was left with him to celebrate mass.
| FIGHT IN MONTREAL.
| MONTREAL, November ia fight ovel
the Riel question took place here last night
between several French Canadians and
some men of other nationalities. During
the disturbance one OF the men engaged II
O. row with an Englishman and drew re
yolver, but it was snatched from him be
fore any harm was done. The feelin!
among the French Canadians to-day owe
the probable execution OF Riel was strained
but as yet no serious trouble is expected.
ALMOST HOPELESS.
WINNIPEG, November 15.-The question
OF Riel's fate seems to be finally settled
This morning Sherwood, the chief of tn
Dominion police, at Ottawa, arrived b.
the regular train on the Canadian Pacifi
Railway, bringing the Governor-General'
warrant for the execution. He immediate
ly after left by special train for Regina, ant
should arrive there early in the morning
Absurd rumors have been abroad here OF /
probable attempt at rescue by Dumont ant
a party from the States. There is no truti
in them.
| A SECRET MISSION.
QUEBEC, November 15.-Sir Hector Lon
gevin who came here on Friday mornin
from Ottawa, returned home yesterda,
afternoon. 1t is currently reported tina
his sudden and unexpected departure wa
caused by proposition to him for som
extreme measures in connection with tn
Riel matter. 1t is stated that he came her
with the express purpose OF ascertain
the views Of the French Canadians in Que
bee upon the subject Of Riels hanging ant
that, contrary to his own private opinion
he found that IT, population here had act
ually taken steadfast position, and de
.nanded the Communication of Riers sen
tence. While Sir Hector was here his resi-
dence was besieged by prominent and actfv
politicians in the Conservative interest t.
gain this end. From what Sir Hector ant
prominent politicians have said Rieps fat
is not sealed beyond doubt. One promi
nent man here last night said that thirty
six hours must elapse before the appointe'
time of the execution and wonders might ye
l,o n, n rk od in tho Dn,nininn Government.