Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-26
RiEL HANGED.

| Louis ID. Riel the Leader of the Northwest
Rebellion ExpIates His Oflense On the
| scaffold and Dies Game-The Effect OF
the Execution In Montreal and Quebec.
REGINA, N. W. T., November l6.-
Louis David Riel was executed on the
scaffold at the barracks of the mounted
police force near this city for high trea-
son against the Queen OF Great Britain at
1928 a. m. to-day.
REGINA, N. w. T., November lex
traordinary precaution against the possi-
| BILE escape of Rlcl or Intrusion into the
| barracks OF unauthorized persons was
observed this morning, At one mile
| from the barracks mounted patrols chal-
lenged all persons and compelled them
to disclose written passes. Two other
lines of guards were stationed at
points nearer the post, where
| the same precautions were
again observed. No one was permitted
to enter the guard room until S:l2 a. m.
The scene presented there was that OF
Riel on the scaffold with Pere Andre and
Father McWilliams with him, celebrating
mass. Riel was on his bended knees,
wearing loose woolen surlout, gray
trousers, and woolen shirt. On his
| feet were mocassins, the only feature OF
his dress that partook OF Indian blood
| tnat was in him.
He received the notice to proceed to
| the scaffold with the same composed
manner shown the preceding night on re-
ceiving the warning of his fate. His face
was full of color, and he appeared to
have complete self possession, respond
ing to the service in clear tone The
| prisoner decided only moment before
starting for the scaffod not to make u
speech. This was owing to the earnest
solicitation OF both the priests attending.
He displayed an inclination at the last
moment to make an address, but Pere
Andre reminded him of his promise, and
he then arose and walked toward the
eXecutioner, repeating his prayer 10 the
last moment, the final words escaping
him being:
"MERCI JgsU,o
He died without struggle. Not 10
exceed twenty persons were permitted
within the confines OF the barracks to
witness the execution, and. 1T was GER
tainy performed with decorum and dis
patch. His body was taken in charge by
the Coroner, and the verdict usual to all
State executions was rendered.
CABINET OFFICERS BURNED IN EFFIGY.
MONTREAL, CAN, November 7.-Aitcr
the news of the hanging of Rlel came,
flags were put at half,mas on the dome
OF the French Canadian newspaper Of
fees, and pictures of Chapeau and other
French Canadian Cabinet Ministers were
exposed in the windows with representa-
tions of Riel's blood upon their fore
heads. Loud threats were made against
Chapleau, Langevin, Sir John Macdonald
and other members of the Government.
At a regular meeting of the City Council
Yesterday afternoon Alderman Gamer
moved vote Of censule uron the Gov
ernment for having hanged Ricl and that
the Council adjourn out of respect 10 his
memory. The Council chambers were
packed with sympathzers, and after sew
eral speeches had been made, the motion
was carried, two of The seven English.
speaking aldermen present voting in the
affirmative, and the Council adjourned.
Last night crowd of about l,000
French Canadians assembled on the
Champ de Mars, the number swelling by
the usual curiosity seekers. Elligies Of
Sir John, Chapleau, Langevin and othet
Cabinet Ministers were burned, and a
procession was formed aud marched
through the principal streets singing
"La Marseillase" and carrying notices
inscribed: ''To Our Martyr Hero, Riel;"
"Down With Judge Richard.
son;" "Down With Chapleau."
Passing the English newspaper
Office groans were given, which compli-
ment was repeated at the Windsor Hotel
aud other public places. The procession
was quite orderly and, apart fr m their
signing, which was well done, no breach
Of the peace was committed. They re-
turned home in little knots. No further
trouble is anticipated. The armories
are all under guard and the Victoria
r fles are under arms, their annual in'
specton taking place last night at ten
O'Clock.
CABINET OFFICERS DENOUNCED.
QUEBEC, November II, = The ex
citement here over Riel's execution Is
indescrible, Many French Canadians
shed tears when the news was received,
but their feelings turned To rejoicing
when the dispatch was received that he
died game. Although agtated in the en-
treme, no outbreak has occurred. The
Cabinet ministers are criticized greatly
OH all sides. A public meeting took
place at St. ROches last night. Som;
trouble Is expected there.
THE NEWS QUIETLY RECEIVED.
TORONTO, ONT, November l7-By
eleven O'Clock yesterday morning Gro wds
began to gaiaay in front of the newspa-
per Offices, quietly awaiting news of RiePs
hanging. Even then the belief was
freely expressed that something might
occur to prevent his execution, aud bets
were made, one nan betting $500 he
would not be han ged. When news OF
the hanging was received the crowd.
quietly dispersed. There was no dis
turbance.