Milford chronicle., 1885-04-24
WAR IN TIE NoRrHYFsr.
Canadian Forces Defeated, with Loss. b>
the HHlf-Breeds,
Further details of the tragedy O.

be- have oo,,, v'ii u tA-ge s.lo at Frog l.
Die. cav, li@ye e9't 70 nahd. The Indians entered
T 33,!M,anlocks house, and without saying word.
deliberately shot him dead. Another Indian
raised his rifle and aimed at W. c. Gilchrist.
when Mrs. Gowanlock, rushing forward. min.
Toned his arms by clasping him around the
Dody he shook her off and fired, killing her
insanity, and Immediately afterward shot
Reports from Battleford say the garrison
mas plenty of provisions, but is anxiouslv
awaiting help. The ice is running in the North
| eSskatcheWan, both at Battleford and Prince
AlDert, and boats will be free to move in a dav
| or TWO. Gen. Laurie is to have command ~
the western division Of the expedition. and will
De stationed at Swift Current, from which
point he will direct the movements of the
| troops. 'iio
Great excitement prevails in Canada over a.
LePo!t mat the redskins are gathering in the
vicinity OF Batteford. 1t is feared that the
Indians have captured Fort Pitt and sIauob-
tered the police. The men in the Battleforl
barracks are not able to defend themselves
against the large bands of Indians surround
5ng the place. Prince Albert is safe. Riel
uoes not intend to attack that place He hos
ssnt a reputation to learn the terms offered bv
tne Government Commission to the half breeds 4
~ 1ouchWood Hills. 1t is expected that Riel 4
Wlll retreat toward Battleford, firing the conn
Wy behind him. Couriers report that tbs Z
"1ole country has been stripped by the rebels. /
1uel mas drawn up an elaborate manifesto in 4
Wnlcn ne sets forth the grievances of the half
breeds and the constitutional efforts made in
past years to secure redress. In conclusion
ne says that under the circumstances a death /
~ the public executioner or in battle must be !
the tate Of the half-breeds They must die
nsnuhg. Ihls document was cent to General |
who, it is understood, took no notice
The largest outdoor demonstration held in !
nOntreal Tor years was that organized bv the !
National Club, Saturday, to protest against tho 4
government OF Sir John A. Macdonald and to I
IliPport the claims OF the half-breed rebel,
Nlel. Nearly three thousand took part, i
ounter demonstration was threatened in the !
arly part OF the day, and police preparations
lere made accordingly. The rebel sympa- :
1izers had it all their own way. The claims !
the rebels were upheld by all the speakers -
lcluding two English citizens. The senti- y
lent that was most warmly received and (
leered to the echo was that Riel should sue =
sed all along the line.
WINNIPEG, April 20.--A Clark's Crossing 4 ;,
sspatch gives an account of the capture Of 4 =
iree Indians some distance north Of that / "
'lnt One Of them turned out to be a cousin n
MnlJe Cap, Chief Of the Sioux Indians now
th Riel. They explained that White Cans
nd was induced to visit Rel by promise of
enty OF PROVISIONS, and had been forced TO ! al
main with him. The three captives had been Z q
70 the reserve for horses and were on their bl
y paek when taken. They said Rel was at d,
! mouse at Batouche. He had $50 half-breedg z af
th HIM, and still retained seven prisoners. 4 di
n Middleton allowed one OF the Indians to di
and report to White Cap on what he had OF
N, and tell him to return to his reserve. He pr
1mised to reward him if he brought Riers / 70
soners with him. Two more Of Rel's scouts all
re seen to pass near the camp at Olark's AL
ossing yesterday morning. on their way sla
tn. los
Calgary despatch says: ''Much anxiety is pu
for Edmonton and the north country. The fal
&c due here on Wednesday has not arrived po
Major Steele, with so scouts, mostly cow dis
8 rs police, and 25 other mounted men. vet
ted for Edmonton on Monday morning" DIRE