The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-04-03
RIEL'S REBELLION.
THE MALCoNTENTS WHIP MAJOR GRO
ZIER'S COMMAND.

| Great Excitement Prevailing in Canada.
| OTTAWA, March 27.--In the Commons TO-
night the following telegram from Lieut.
Colonel Irvine to Sir John Mcdonald, dated
"Fort Carleton, via Winnipeg, March 27,'
was read by the Premier: "The party under
my command has just arrived. When near
Fort Carleton, 1 found that Major Crozier,
with party of 100, had gone to Duck Lake
to secure large quantity of supple, there
stored. They were met by some hundreds
of rebels, who had an advantageous position
at Besrdy's Reserve, and endeavored to sur
round Major Crozier's force of police and
civilians. The rebels fred first, when the
firing became general. Major Crozer, owing
to the disadvantage at which he was taken,
retreated in good order, arriving at the fort
at the same time as my party. Ten civilians
of Prince Albert and two policemen were
killed, aud four civilians and seven consta-
bles wounded. The number of rebels killed
is not known. The police and civilians
acted with the greatest bravery under q
heavy fire.
A GENERAL RISING FEARED.
WINNIPEG, March 27.--Major Crozier sent
word to Battleford recently that an attack
upon the fort by the rebels was imminent.
He had between 100 and 200 Indians under
arms and three pieces of artillery. Great
uneasiness Is felt here over the report that
American Indians are going to join the
rebels. All the Canadians are known to be
uneasy, and some are threatening to rise.
There are reports from districts and towns
throughout the country of farmers organic
ing companies and drilling for defense.
MIDDLETON WAITING REINFoRCEMENTs.
WINNIPEG, March 2S.--Gen. Middleton,
Colonel Houghton, 20 officers and $50 men Of
the Ninth Battalion left here last night and
reached Gu 'Appelle this morning, where they
joined the first detachment of q field battery
and left this morning for the West. 1t Is
understood in military circles that Middle
ton will not advance Immediately with his
troops, but will await further developments.
He was heard to remark that. If the rebels
mean to fight, he will not advance without
stronger force.
HOW CRoZIER WAS TRAPPED.
WINNIPEG, March GA dispatch from
Battleford says a scout has just arrived with
details of the fight. He says the rebels ap-
preached Crozier, who had but IS men, with
q flag of truce and while parleying fire was
opened by the rebels from two sides, raking
the police and volunteers on both TANKS.
These responded with rifles and cannon and
20 rebels at least must have fallen under the
raking fire and as many more were wounded.
Riels emmissary is under arrest at Fort Pitt
for melting the Indians on the Saskatche-
wan reserves. Col. Irvine advises that Gen.
Middleton must bring large force to subdue
the rebellion. Middleton had prepared for
an early advance but will now await rein
fsrcements and move with heavy column.
OTTAWA, March 2s.--In a dispatch from
Gu 'Appelle to the governmental to-day Gen.
Middleton states that RIel has not more than
500 real fighting men. He adds they are
well armed, determined and mean mis-.
chief.
REINFoRCEMENTs FROM TORONTO.
TORONTO, March 30.--The Queens Own
and Royal Grensdiers left for Winnipeg on
the noon train, $50 strong. Ten thousand
people assembled at the station. The city Is
to look after the wives and families of those |
who have gone to the front.
WINNIPEG, March 31.-A Battleford dis |
patch says: "The Indians are in possession |
of the Iaaustrlal School. They came yes
terday morn ng, and rsided farm houses on |
the way. They have asked Indian Agent
Rowe for a conference, but the latter will |
meet only the chief and on neutral ground.
The Crees and Stones of Eagle Hills keep
aloof from the movement. Citizens are con-
fident Of holding out until reinforcements
arrive. All business Is suspended" A later
dispatch says: "The Indians are still en-
camped around the agency. Dewdney is
holding . parley with them by telegraph
from Regina and a peaceful settlement Is
FARGO, Dakota, March 31.--All repeating
rifles and ammuaition at this place were sent
10 Winnipeg on an order from the authori-
lies there this evening.
APRIL, 1.--Advices from BatLleford say
he halfbreeds and Indians were plundering
he stores, and killed four Instructors. The
Stony Indians have raised and killed several
men men. The situation Is growing worse.
The 9Th Battalion and Cavalry School have
been ordered to the trent from Quebec.
A Short and Sharp Prophecy.
River Press, 9Th.