The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-04-17
THE REBEL1or
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A dispatch from Winnipeg says: Dispatches
from Battleford indicate that the Indians kent
up IN uproar all night in town, performing q
war dance and burning houses, which they
hrst sacked. They waylaid settlers coming to
town to take refuge in the barracks. and after
foobing them, they sacked the wagons and
carried of all the provisions and stock which
lhey were bringing in for use during the
probable siege Not content with this, the
Dioodthirsty redskins proceeded to n ranch,
a short distance south of Battleford, burned
the house and stables and murdered the
proprietor, whose name could not DO learned.
returning to town they murdered James
payne' George L. Apgarth anl others
whose names could not BIO learned.
The fenian scare. A meeting of Fenians was
held at Pembina, when som organization
tooK place. Word was sent from Washington
tothe commandant of the fort to cooperate
WITH the Canadians 10 prevent depreciation.
Riel has emissaries travelling through Southern
Manitoba melting half breeds and Indians to
JON with HIM in the instruction. The new
battalion formed here has orders to proceed
TO the front at once. The Saskatchewan is
opening. Preparations are being made to
and supplies to the front
winnipeg and Qu'Appelle Specials: The
1uii extent of the rayages committed by the
rebels at Battleford has been ascertained. Some
are badly plundered and others are cleaned out
entirely. On this side of the Battle river are
the residences of Judge and DR.. Roulear, Mr..
kae, indian agent; Mr.. Scott, registrar; Mr..
Clinkshill. of Mahany & Clinkshill, and Nc
Nay, OF the Hudson Bay company, and the
stores or the Hudson Bay company and Mahaffy
office, beside . number Of other build
lngs. On the north side of the Battle river
are the Alton hotel, the Saskatchewan
Herald Office and the dwellings of ]. q.
Oliver, Rev; Mr. Taylor, MI. Gardner
is about 8 mile further north on the saskatche-
wan river, and has not been attacked yet
in the fort A Mlnhedosa dispatch says the
Indians are gathering there. A half breed
intention Of the Indians to burn the town.
Much uneasiness is felt, as arms aud ammuni-
ton Is scarce. One hundred and twenty
names have been enrolled for the volunteer
company. Gen. Middleton has beeR tele-
graphed for arms and ammunition, also offer
ing fifty for active service. Word has been re-
celved that the Indians are becoming trouble
some and ugly at tho H B. Post ut Strath-
clair.
In the discussion in the house of commons
OF the uprising, Sir John Mac
donald said: We are quite unaware Of the
proximate causes of the half breed rising under
itiel. Riel came into the country, invited by
them, some tinle ago. l believe he came for
the purpose of attempting to extract money
from the public purse. We received intimations
during last summer that if the government
would give him a sum of money, the sum
OF $4,000 was mentioned, he would with
draw, This proposition, of course, could
not be entertained for o moment He
remained there melting the half breeds,
and attempting to arouse tho Indians by
telling them that the country belonged to
them. The statement had been made that
ilei was told that he was an outlaw, and not a
BRITISH subject, and had no right in the coun-
Try. Such an intimation was never made to
him 80 far as I know. He has great influence
oyer the Indians. He was considered, on ac-
count OF the former occurrences, q sort of
martyr IN the cause, and a sort Of half breed
Mahdl, and looked up to with superstitious re-
gard. he acts upon this feeling of these poor
people. l donot believe that there ia the slight
est danger from the half breeds unless thew
should be Joined by the Indians. If the In.
iians are brought into the field no one can
Ioresee what the consequences may
Dc. l am glad to be able to state to
ne house that our information goes to show
nat The Indians are quite quiet and there is no
LANCER of their joining with the half breeds,
mere are one or two Indians whom we know
2retty well, and who are troublesome, but whom
do not think it well to name here. There is
me INDIAN whom the member for Boutwell,
would know if l mention his name. l asked
bout this Indian, and was told he was mere
1luster andtobacco, There is no fear about him.
The most Influential Indian IN the Northwest
8 Crowfoot, who is at the head of the Black
,eet He ls a most remarkable and able man.
md about his loyalty and fidelity there is every
assurance lam quite sure this Is tho case, And
SO great m extent ia this the case that if he
we're permitted he would show it by action on
his part