The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
THE HALE BREED Jr.4R ENDED.
1S,e Chief of the Rebellion Captured by THREE
Canadian Scouts.

= 1ae ChtcJ or the Rebellion Captured by Tire
Canadian Scouts.
News comes to Winnipeg from reliable
sources that Rel, the rebel leader, was cap
tured by dominion troops. His followers ar,
scattered aud it is believed the rebellion Il
ended.
st. Paul dispatch: A Winnipeg dispatch
says: 'Reil was captured to-day friday al
doom, three miles north of Batochc, by three
scouts, named Delpel Thornc and ARA strong
He appeared unconcerned, bur begged not to
be shot. He was taken to Gen. Middleton u
Later.-William Delpel, Thomas How're and
]. II. Armstrong, three daring scouts. captured
Riel. He was ON the road, three miles north
of Batoche, in company with three young men,
two of whom were armed. He appeared I'M
| concerned. Delpel said to him, II am sur
| prised to see you here"
Rel said ~ am coming to give myself up"
He said his wife and family were across the
river
While talking to him Major Boulton's scouts
were seen coming up, and Reil becoming
afraid of being shot, begged his captors to take
him into camp themselves. Accordingly
Delpel went oil for horse, but when little
distance away Boulton's scouts got close
How're and Armstrong took Rel on one OF
their horses, and, taking unfrequented roads,
ton gave orders that the men should keep in
their tents when Rel comes in, as he is afraid
some personal enemy OF Reils will shoot him,
many having sworn TO shoot him at sight.
Guardepuy's Crossing.-Reil was brought in
at half-past this afternoon. No ,monstra-
ton was made. He walked quietly to the |
generals tent. The note which Rel gave the |
courier was a letter which General Middleton |
sent him. He knew nothing of Dumont Rel |
said he STAYED on Tuesday and Wednesday |
nj in md boff r,,f1a
of Batoche. He wished a fair trial. He
asked Armstrong if he would get q civil or
military trial. He wanted civil TRIAL He
was afraid of the scouts, but passing through
lie said his wife and family were with
hali-breed woman near by. Ricl is now being
interviewed by General Middleton. When
he saw the Calling gun go down with
the scouts at Batoche he was much
alarmed on account of his family. Rel ap-
peared careworn and haggard. He has let his
hair grow long and is dressed in poorer fash
lon than most of the half-breeds captured
While talking with General Middleton he
could be seen from the outside of the tent
His eyes rolled from side to side with the look
Of a hunted man. He evidently is the most ,
in camp, and is in constant fear of
violence at the hands of the soldiers, though
n no danger of such violence.
A Calgary dispatch says that reports have |
cached there that hostile Indians from the ,
lake are on the warpath making ,
or Calgary. Reinforcements are absolutely re-
CURED
Reil whilst ridin into camp, expressed him ,
elf to his captors as follows: 81 do not think
his trouble will be without result, as the com
,laints of the farmers will now be regarded c
With some degree of attention. When told I
hat his books and papers had been captured,
lie said 81 am glad. This will show | am
rot the actual leader of the rebellion. | have 5
'een encouraged by people Of good standing S
It and around Prince Alberts who came over
lin fair trial, civil or martial. Armstrong .
old him him he would be tried by martial 4
aw. Riel drew long breath but said moth n
fg. He spoke again of not being the head !,
ian in the rebellion, and then commenced II
raging. and made the sign Of the cross. He "
sked whether his family would be blown up ir
18th Calling gun, and then said he didn't
ant to be selfish, and hoped none of the half a
reeds would suffer. Riel then commenced b
raging again. In appearance he is now like Il
common half-breed and looks very dlapida- :
ID. He spends most of his time talking in |"
andering manner and praying. >
A band of Indians coming from the west to "
Zip Riel were met by the half-breeds who \,
Id them the war was over. Some of the ~
-isoners were placed on board the boat In a.
irting from their families there were many RI
tful scenes of women crying and holding up ;,
leir babies for their fathers to kiss. "
The general opinion is an attempt will be
sde to get Riel off on plea Of insanity. -
ories have been freely floating around re- ~
riding his unsoundness of mind. There Is al
ways q chance, however, bullet from the | +
,lunteers' or scouts rife will find him. The =,
)minion government is said to be much en- ~
rrassed by his capture. u