Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-16
RIEL HEARS HIS DOOM.
ARRIVAL OF THE DEATH WAR
RANT AT REGINA.

A Solemn Scene at the JaiI by Night
High Sheriff Chaplain Breaks the
News to the Rebel Leader-SatisfaG-
tlOn Expressed That the End OF His
Troubles are at Hand.
WINNIPEG, MAN, Nov. 15.-The oues-
tion of Rieps fate seems to be finally
settled. This morning Mr. Sherwood,
chief of the Dominion police Of Ottawa,
arrived by regular train on the Cana
dian Pacific railway, bringing the Cover
nor Generals warrant for the execution.
He Immediately after left by special train
for Regina, and should arrive there early
In the morning. Absurd rumors have
been abroad here Of probable rescue by
Dumont and party from the States,
There is no truth in them.
THE MESSENGER AT REGINA.
REGINA, Nov. 15.-The special messen-
ger bringing the warrant signed by the
Governor General OF Canada directing
that the execution OF Louis Riel, the
leader OF the Canadian half breeds in
their recent rebellion, should take place
in accordance with the verdict OF the Jury
which tried him. arrived here on a special
train at O'Clock tonight. There is no
longer doubt that Riel will meet his fate
tomorrow. The arrival OF the warrant was
a surprise 20 even many OF the officials.
who, owing to the late hour and prevf-
Gus delays, had argued that another. re-
spite would follow. Rie received the
formal intelligence at . O'Clock tonight
in his cell IN the guard room Of the
mounted police barracks, three miles
west OF this city.
RrEL NOTIFIED.
The intelligence was conveyed 10 him
in person by High Sheriff Chapleau. The
scene was In many respects remarkable.
The famous rebels cell is Immediately
adjacent 10 the guard room of the troops
doing night patrol duty, fully fifty or
whom occupied the room. Through the
iron gate in front Of the cell was seen an
armed sentinel on duty, and outside the
building Gordon of armed men were
pacing their beats. The iron gate was
thrown ODen on the approach OF High
Sheriff Chapleau and Col Irvine, COM
mandant ofthe mounted police. Toe rep
resentatiVe Of the Associated Press was
allowed to be present by courtesy.
RGEL GREETs THE SHERIFF.
Riel, who had been conversing with the
surgeon Of the post, rose and welcomed
tue sheriff in a hearty, and thoroughly
uncOnstrancd way. His initial greeting
was: "Well, and so you have come with
the great announcement; i am glad.
Sheriff Chapleau replied that the death
warrant had come.
Riel continuing said: 81 am glad that
at last l am to be released from my suffer-.
ings."
He then broke on into French, and
thanked the sheriff for his personal con-
sideration. He proceeded again IN En-
glish: 81 desire that my body shall be
given to my friends, to be laid in st. Bon
iface.r
This IL the French cemetery across Red
river from the city OF Winnipeg.
HIS ONLY REQUEST.
The Sheriff asked him If he had any
wishes 10 convey as to the disposition OF
his personal estate or effects.
"Mon cher" replied be. 81 have only
this" touching his breast above the re-
gion of the heart, ''this gave to my coun-
try fifteen years ago. and IL is all l have
to give now"
He was asked az to his peace OF mind
and replied, 81 long ago made my peace
with my God and am as prepared now as
/ eau be at any time. You viii find that
| bad a mission to perform. want you
TO thank my friends in Quebec for all
they have done for me.
PIcTURING THE scAFFoLD SCENE.
He continued In reply to another ques-
tion: 81 am ready 70 90. ] shall be per-
mitted to say something on the scafi0ld?v
he said In a tone Of inquiry. When told
that he would be allowed to he said
smilingly: "You think / may speak TOO
long, that II will unnerve me. On, no.
! shall not be weak, shall feel that when
the moment comes | shall have wings
which will carry me upward.n
lie closed by scying 20 Sheriff Chapleau
as be held out his hand 20 him In parting:
"Adieu. mon ami" His eve was clear
and unilinching, and his steady bearing
throughout such as TO evoke a sense Of ad-
mirati0n.