The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-24
c8EYENNEs MARCHING NORTH.

formidable Indian Uprising threatened
Sur- Sheridan and Troops Ordered TO
ia Scene of the Troubles.
Wichita (Kan.) dispatch: Dispatches
.om Eagle, Indian Territory, leave but
E++la doubt that the situation there is
orc menacing than has been admitted by
he authorities, and prompt action by the
era rtment is necessary to prevent an out
Ireak. Agent Dyer, under instructions
roma the commissioners OF Indian affairs,
nyertook to make a census OF the Chey-
mes hut was stopped by the day soldiers,
.bo threatened with death any one who
n orld report for enrolment, at the same
ne nlacing two of their number as guards
FER the agents office. They stopped work
their farms and threatened Dyer with
Bath if he persisted in carrying out his
rders.
They openly declare that Dyer must go,
he restricts their liberty. Dyer has SIM
IN been trying to keep them at work..
1On Wednesday night after midnight a
arty 81 Painted Dog soldiers rode into the
Rency and called for the agent. They were
I'D that he had gone over to Fort Reno,
nd after a short council the Indians rode
May. Their spokesman was the same
IAN who cut the telegraph wires at Cam
Comment. The officers at Fort Reno say
lat it is their intention to bring all these
sorderly bands into submission, and they
d e awaiting the arrival OF achievements
lat have been ordered, as a greater force
lust be concentrated at Reno or Canton
nent.
The Indian troubles aslooked upon from
Washington are becoming moro serious.
len. Sheridan left on the 10th for Fort
Keno, Indian Territory. The general de-
kided to be 1T the scene OF the conflict. A
elegram has been sent to the officer in
Command which says the outbreak must
e suppressed, even if the Cheyennes are
tiped out OF existence. Gen. Miles is ex-
ected to arrive in the Indian Territory
pt later than the first of next week. The
ppe is expressed hat he may be able to
hiet the disturbance without bloodshed.
e is well known to the Indians and is
lid Hto have considerable influence
ver them. In a trouble with the
Reyennes some years ago they surren-
Erred to him voluntarily. Prior to thai 1t
Vas their custom to refuse to surrender.
a The president has addressed the follow
BIZ letter to General Sheridan:
Executive Mansion, July 10.-Lieutenant
General p. H. Sheridan.-Sir: In view oil
At DO5SlDlc ulSOuTDduCc ma htHJ cNN
tnong the Indians now in the Indian terri
Dry, and contemplated concentration OF
hoops in that locality l deem it desirable
lat you proceed at once to the location
here the trouble is to be unprecedented and
dv4se With and direct those in command
to steps to be taken to prevent disorder
nd depredations by the Indians, your &C.
uaintance with the history, habits and
ustoms OF these Indians leads me also to
euuest you to invite n statement on their
art as to any real or fancied injuries or
Justice to them or to any other causes
lat may have led to discomfort, and in
brm yourself generally as to their condi-
on. You are justified in assuring them
lat any cause OF complaint will be fully
kamined by the authorities here and if
|rongs they shall be remedied. | think
hardly need add that they must be fully
ssured OF the determination on the part OF
B e government to enforce their peaceful
pnduct, and by all the power he has at
knd, to prevent and punish acts OF law
bsness and any outrages upon our set
RS. Yours truly,
FL GROVER CLEVELAND