The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-19
RIEL HUNG.


force near this city for nigh treaso
against the queen OF Great Britain
ESQ O'Clock this morning, mouutsi
time.
REeINA. n. W. T., Nov. 16.-RIel hs
been confined In the guard room of th
Canadian mounted police barrcks, who's
headquarters post 10 located on the ope
prRlrie, three miles vast of here, eve
| since the conclusion of his trial in til
month of July. HIS trial and sentenc
occurred At this city, which is the capita
of vast territory stretching north es fa
a. Alaska. Gnd west to British Columbi;
and known as North West Ter
Eitofy. The territorial council
meets here and IL is likewise tn,
Official residence of the resident lieu,en
ant governor and other high appointiv,
officials. The leader OF the metis, o.
half breeds, in their TWO revolts agains
the authorities Of the Canadian govern
ment, has been kept under the closest
stationed here ever since the denial o.
the imperial council Of Great Britain e
grant the appeal on behal
OF Riel to oVerturn the yer.
dict rendered against him. The
espionage has been more strict thar
ever, both to guard against the escape OF
their state prisoner and TO prevent any
attempt at rescue which might be made
by his couutPFmen in Canada or oyer
the American border. Ninety men were
told of for this duty Thursday night
Even this number WAS Increased, VidetteS
occupying positions mile from the
barracks and double guard on about
the camp proper. The prison of Riel lie
long wooden structure, one story
high, with long slanting roof and small
windows, under caves grated with iron.
The two reliefs of guards occupy rooms
In front OF the position of the building
while six sentinels paced up and down
continuously outside of the structure
Another sentinel paced in front of tina
cell OF the confined half breed and
the precautions extended so far that the
officer OF the guards was compelled tc
visit and certify that he had visited his
prisoner each quarter OF an hour. Never
was q captive more zealously guarded
and possibly never was a captive during
the full period of his imprisonment lest
in need OF Waterman In his outward
department., whatever his character may
e martial leader of his country.
trymen. In prison he has fallen
little short of aTeE.gieAs. His time has
been devoted essiduously to prayer,
Even when given his constitutional ex-
erclse on the open ground adjoining the
guard room for an hour each morning
he has paced back and forth with his
hands clasped together in front, his head
Lowed with prayers issuing from his
lips voiced 10 either French or Indian
Cree tongue. Soon after his capture by
the Canadian troops he professed tC
throw of his allegiance to the police
and church, and took the guise of a
prophet. claiming visions and fore
telling events. Later, az his fate seemed
more surely sealed, he has sought COM
fort again IN his original faith, and his
constant and only companion for the
past two weeks has been Pere
Andre from Fort Albert, close to the
scene Of the recent rebellion, The
churchman's visits have been twice daily,
and IN his absence Reil was frequently
kneeltng at his couch in prayer. The
remainder Of his time has been spent in
working out predictions OF the future
and N defense of his conduct Ia leading
the half.breeds twice to war. The Pc.
pers have been entrusted to Pierre An
ore and will doubtless be produced at
some time In the future, although the pre-
late refuses To surrender them now. No
one, no matter what his credentials, was
permitted to pass through the guard
room to see the prisoner IN his cell. an
the Immediate friends of the condemned
man even did not see him, though no
restriction was placed upon them. He
received, few days ago, q letter from
his aged mother which affected him
vIsibly, but at no other
time during his confinement did
he show any signs of Ethe weakness that
was imputed TO him after his capture by
Canadian scouts. The strict privacy Of
the prisoner was broken down for the
nrst time yesterday when a representa-
tive of the Associated Press visited him
in company of the high sheriff and the
commsndant of the mounted police.
This was an occasion of formal an
nouncement that his death warrant had
arrived. The colloquy which ensued was
embraced in last night's dispatches. The
charm OF the rebels manner was undeni-
able, his beard was dark brown, neatly
trimmed and his hair was brushed back
from his high forehead with tendancy to
curl In contrast to the straight hair of
his Indian progenitors. His ruse was
Roman and his skin dark, but
not swarthy. Looking at him and wit.
Messing his manner it was easy to des-
Germ the influence he had with his peo-
pie. His address was that of . skilled
courtier and his college training had
never deserted him. In the
perfection and grace of his
powers all the more remarkable in con-
trast TO that OF his followers. While 1t
has been charged he has showed q lack
nj aNfFif On tho hatfEaf1o1I ar In cha T1rac
ence OF danger, no one would urge il
lance of hIs bearing and his suAyity of
speech in acknowledging the fat of his
doom. The stolsm lent by the
strain in his blood, 1t
weuld become conceded, stood
in we'll, as he made his final plea that
he was urged on in his career by the
motive of q patriot. 81 have only this
(striking his breast) to leave. and this
rendered to my country fifteen years
ago, aad am willing to give 1t now"
Beyond the prelete who visited him, it
was the fete of Rel El4S there was none
OF his former companions, either from
political or personal facts, that found
their way TO his cell, and beyond the
announcement of the results of the vAri-
Gus stages of his trial, he had ne knowl-
edge Of passing events or the criticisms
passed upon his career. His concluding
hours were passed In sole companion
ship with his spiritual advisor who per-
formed masses for him during the early
portion Of the night Riel then laid
down and went to sleep, awakIng at an
early hour and again resumlDg his de-
votion.
B.. The same extraordinary precaution
~ IS s1N 81
into barracks by Unauthorized persons
was observed again this morning. No
one was permitted to enter the guard
room until 6:l2 q, m. The scene pre-.
scented then was that of Riel on the scat
fold with Pierre Andre and Father Nc.
Williams celebrating mass Rel vas on
his Bonded knee wearing 9
loose wooden surtout, gray
trousers and wooden shirt. On
his feet were moccasIns, the only feature
IN his drees that paTtook OF the Indian
that was In him. He received notice to
proceed to the scsffoId in the same com.
posed manner shown the preceding
night on receiving the warning OF his
fate. His face was full of color and he
appeared 20 have complete selt-posses-
eion, responding to the seevIce ina clear
tone. The prisoner decided only . mo-
ment before stating for the scsfold moi
to make q speech. This wss owing
20 the earnest solicitation Of both priests
attending HIM. He displayed an .inclI-
nation At the last moment 20 make IN sd
dress, bat Pere Andre reminded HIM Of
bis premise aud he then arnse and
walked toward the executioner TepestIne
his prayers to the last moments, the
aral words escaping him being ''Merci
Jeeu''. He died without, 9 struggle.
Not to excsed 20 persona were permitted
Ia the confines of the barracks TO witness
the execution and Is was CERTAINLY per
formed with decoruu and desratch
His body was taken In charge By the
coroner sud the verdict usual 10 al
state executions vas rendered.
when H0G Esel B1ua
aud your back aehes snd your heat
feels heavy. and wake BnrefresheG
10 the morning and yoar bowels arl
eIarafsh OF cosfive. you need Ridnel
Wort. Il IL nature's great remedy anC
nsver fails % relieve silc Of dIaeaeet
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