McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-05-28
THE HALF BREED VAR ENDED.
Tie Chief of the Rebellion Captured by Tire.
Canadian Scouts.

1te Chief of 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 are
scattered and it is believed the rebellion is
ended.
St. Paul dispatch: A Winnipeg dispatch
says: Rel was Captured to-day (Triday) at
doom, three miles north of Batoche, by three
scouts named Delpel, Thorne and Arm strong
He appeared unconcerned, but begged not to
be shot. He was taken to Gen. Middleton"
Later.-William Delpe, Thomas How're and
]. Fl. 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"
He said his wife and family were across the
river.
While talking to him Major Boulton's scouts
were seen coming up, and Rel, becoming
afraid of being shot, begged his captors to take
him into camp themselves Accordingly
Delpel went Oft for a horse, but when a little
distance away Boulton's scouts got close.
How're and Armstrong took Rel on one Of
their horses, and, taking unfrcquented roads,
will bring Rel into camp. General Middle
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 3 this afternoon. No d, monstra-
ton was made. He walked quietly to the
generals tent. The note which Reil gave the
courier was letter which General Middleton
10 ly,,ny ,nfhi rpf Doll
said he stayed on Tuesday and Wednesday
nights in the bluffs one and a half miles north
of Batoche He wished fair trial. He
asked Armstrong if he would get civil or
military trial He wanted a civil trial. He
was afraid of the scouts, but passing through
He said his wife and family were with a
half-breed woman near by. Riel is now being
interviewed by General Middleton. When
he saw the Calling gun 90 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 a poorer fash
ion than most of the alf-breeds captured.
While talking with General Middleton he
could he seen from the outside of the tent.
His eyes rolled from side to side with the look
of hunted man. lie evidently is the most
frightened in camp, ana is in constant fear of
violence at the hands Of the soldiers, though
in no danger of such violence.
A Calgary dispatch says that reports have
reached there that hostile Indians from the
surrounding lake are on the warpath making
for Calgary. Reinforcements are absolutely re-
qured.
Rel, whilst ridin g into camp, expressed him
self to his captors as follows: 81 do not think
this trouble will be without result, as the com
plants of the farmers will now be regarded
with some degree of attention" When told
that his books and papers had been captured,
he said: 81 am glad. This will show | am
not the actual leader of the rebellion. l have
been encouraged by people of good standing
at and around Prince Alborts who came over
from Montana He asked would they give
him fair trial civil or martial. Armstrong
told him him he would be tried by martial
law. Riel drew long breath but said moth
ing. He spoke again of not being the head
man in the rebellion, and then commenced
praying. and made the sign of the cross. "
asked whether his family would he blown up
with Calling gun, and then sad he didn't
want to be selfish. and hoped none of the half
breeds would suffer. Riel then commenced
praying again. In appearance be is now like
a common half-breed and looks very dflapda-
ted. He spends most of his time talking in
wandering manner and praying.
A band of Indians coming from the west TO
help Ricl were met by the half-breeds, who
told them the war was over. Some of the
prisoners were placed on board the boat In
parting from their families there were many
pitiful scenes of women crying and holding up
their babies for their fathers to kiss.
The general opinion is an attempt will be
made to get Riel off on plea Of insanity.
Stories have been freely floating around re-
garding his unsoundness of mind. There is
always chance, however, bullet from the
volunteers or scouts rife will find him. The
barrassed by his capture.