New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-17
LOUIS RIEL CAPTURED.
A PRISONER AT GEN. M1DDLEToNs CAMP.
THE REBEL LEADER BEGGING NOT TO BE SHOT
CALGARRY IN DANGER.

THE REBEL LEADER BEGGING NOT TO BE SHOT
CALGARY IN DANGER.
ST. PAUL, May 16.-A dispatch from Winni
peg received at M, says: Rie captured to-day
Prday) at noon three miles north of Batouche He ap
peared unconcerned but begged not to be shot He
taken TO General Mddleton's headquarters.
The Erening Dispatch's dispatch from Guardepuy's
Crossing, via Clarke's Crossing. May Is, says:
william Diepl. Thomas Howrie and j. II.
Armstrong three daring scouts, captured Re at noon
He was on the road three miles north OF Batouche He
was In company with three young men, all Of whom were
armed Depl said TO him: ~ surprised to see you
here" Rel replied "I coming to give myself up"
He said that his wife and family the river
While he was talking with his captors Major Boulons
scouts were coming up, and Rel becoming fearful
that he would be shot, begged his captors to take him
into camp themselves
Accordingly Diepl went off for his horse but when lit
tie distance away Boultons got close and How're
and Armstrong took Re OF their horses and taxi
Ing unfrequented roads, rode to the camp. General
Middleton gave orders that the should keep their
tents when Rlel came in he is afraid personal
enemy OF Riels will shoot him. many having to
shoot him nc sight
Another dispatch from Guardepuy's Crossing dated
May 10, says Rel brought In at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon. No demonstration was made. He walked
quickly TO the Generals tent note which Riel gave
the courier was letter which General Middleton sent
MIN. He beckOned to him. He knew nothing OF Du-
mont Rlel said that he stayed Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights in the bluffs one and half miles north Of
iatouche; He wishes fair trial. He asked Armstrong
II he would get civil or military trial. He wanted a
civil trial. He afraid OF the scouts, but passing
through them his captOrs brought him safely to camp
lie said that his wife and family were with the
hafbrced women close by. When Reil saw the Gatling
gun 20 down with the scouts at BaOuche he was much
alarmed on account OF his family He appears care
worn and haggard. While talking TO General Middle
ton as well could be from the outside OF the
tent his eyes rolled from side to side with the look ca
hunted man. lie evidently was the most frlghtens9S
man IN the camp and In constant fear OF violence at the
hands OF the soldiers There is no danger OF any such
violence.
Calgary dispatch says Reports have reached here
that hostile Indians from Sounding Lake the war
path aud making for Calgary. Relnforcemcnts are
absolutely necessary.
CLARKE's CROSSING, " W. T., May 16.-Rlel. while
riding into camp expressed himself to his captors as
follows: "I don't think this trouble will be without
result as the complaints OF the farmers VIII
be regarded with some degree OF attention."
When told that his books and papers had been captured
he said am glad They will show that am not the
actual leader Of the rebellion. have been encouraged
by people good standing at and around Prince Albert
who invited me over from Montreal"
The papers belonging TO the Rebel Government were
searched to-day. Minutes show that the Duck
Lake fight was premedtated and that the rebels
were thoroughly cognlzant OF General Middleton's
movements from tho time that he left on Appee.
WINNIPTG, May l6.-Chlef Justice Wabrdge said this
morning that 5orling 20 law Rle would have TO be
tried In the district province where he captured
lie could not be brought to Winnipeg or sent
TO Ottawa. The Dominion Government might issue
a special commission, and send up judges to try him.
Under the present the judicial authorities I'm the
for his life, but appeal the Manitoba bench is
provided. He could not be tried by court-martial
under the circumstances, as General Middleton had
promised that would be protected until the Dominion
Government decided on his case.