Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-13
WORLDS NEWS BUDGET.
Miles Report X. Of L-Chicag0
Strikers Disastrous Storms.
-General Notes.
NILES REPORT.
The Particulars Of Geronimo's Surrender
Given.

history OF his operations against Geronimo
and his band together with statement OF
his position. In regard to the
TERMS OF SURRENDER
it is learned that this part of his report
sets forth minutely the orders received by
in immediate command, the system OF sig
Mailing adopted, ETC., and afterwards re-
cites substantially the following details:
Some days prior to the surrender q de-
serter from Geronimo's band came into
Miles camp with the information that the
short OF food, clothing and
were foot-sore and nearly
exhausted from long marches, and could
not hold out much longer. Thereupon
Gen. Miles ordered Lieut.. Gatewood, who
knew Geronimo and Natchez well and
spoke the same language, to take a guard
OF two men, obtain q parley il possible
with Geronimo and see if he would surren-
der. This mission Lieut.. Gatewood accom-
plished successfully. He informed Geroni-
mo in answer to the chiefs question that
he had no authority to offer him terms.
Geronimo then asked to be taken
TO CAPTAIN LAwTON,
who was in the neighborhood. This was
done, and on repeating the question asked
Gatewood. Captain Lawton
told him he could make no terms, and that
he must surrender. Geronimo then wanted
to see Gen. Miles, and both parties, Capt.
Lawton in command, and Lieut.. Gate
wood, and Geronimo, Natchez and their
band, set out for the north. They Travelled
Ter some days on parallel lines and within
sight OF each other. In the meantime a
LoI nh 70 r0fsfu
Gen. Miles of their approach. On coming
into Miles camp Geronimo asked what
terms would be given him. Miles replied
that he had
NO TERMS TO OFFER;
that if he and his band surrendered at all
they must surrender as prisoners of war;
that they must lay down their arms and
trust in the President Of the United States.
Upon this Geronimo laid down his arms
and signified his willingness to surrender,
out of reach and refused to come in, sent in
word that he wanted to go to the White
Mountains for month; whereupon Gero-
nimo went out after Natchez and soon re-
turned with him. Geronimo, in explana-
tion and in justification Of his conduct,
said he
LEET THE RESERVATION
Tor the reason that there was a conspiracy
there, headed by Chatta, to murder him.
Natchez and two others were
loaded into an ambulance followed by the
rest of the band in charge OF Captain Law.
ton and taken to Fort Bowie Station and
shipped to Texas. General Miles, in his re-
port, argued at some length the question
Of punishment and calls attention to the
Iact that heretofore in such case removal
has been deemed sufficient. He cites sever
al cases in which no greater punishment
has been inflicted; speaks of the great good
done Arizona by their removal and suggests
that they he treated under similar circum-
stances. He compliments Lawton, Gate
wood and the officers and soldiers generally
for their meriturious services during the
From an army friend of Lieutenant Gate
wood it is learned that
He FOUND GERONIMO
and his band encamped near the Mexican
town of Frontas, in Sonora, an old Mexi-
can hamlet surrounded by Jesuits. When
Gatewood came upon the band he left the
guards and alone walked into GerOnirno's
camp. On seeing an intruder the Indians
seized their guns. but on the Lieutenant
laying down his arms and beckoning Ger
onimo, whom he recognized, the Indians
also laid down their arms and came for
ward. The two seated themselves on a
pile of stones. Geronimo wanted to know
what kind of a man Gen. Miles was;
whether he had y bright or dull eye;
whether he talked fast or slow; whether
he was q large man, and what was his gen.
eral appearance. He wanted to
KNOW ALL ABOUT HIM.
Gatewood replied that Miles had bright
eve and did not talk much, but what he
said could be relied upon. The Indian was
much plea sed. and together they walked
away to find Capt. Lawton.
Governor Zuli.h, of Arizona, is now in
the city, and this afternoon had long in
terview with the President, presumably
concerning the question of Geronimo's pun.
jshment; but when asked as to the result
of the interview and his opinion OF Gen.
Miles report, he very firmly stated that as
to the first question his interview was con:
fidential, and as to the last question he did
not care to discuss a report of which he
knew nothing. He stated. however, that
he had great confidence in Gen. Miles judy
ment and other soldierly qualities, and be
lieved him to be d brave and etticieui
officer.
The knights of Labor.
RICHMOND, October 12.-The Knights o
Labor Convention met at 10 O'Clock ano
took hold of the business presented with
determination to rush it through and al
least make an endeavor to bring the ses
sions to a close within two weeks. Sine
the adjournment of the assembly Satur
day the various committees have beer
actively engaged in considering the matters
referred to them. The afternoon session
was mainly occupied in receiving reports
from various committees and taking actor
on them.
During the morning session the report O
the Committee on Law was presented.
com nended the change in the constitution
that'the Executive Board should consist
the General Master Workman and 81!
members, no two of whom shall be iron
the same State. This part OF the repor
was adopted. 1t was also recommends
that the Office OF General Secretary ant
Treasurer be divided. No action wa
taken on this part OF the report. Betor
adjournment it was stated the amend
ments to the constitution were in order
but owing to the lateness OF the hour
was not presented. The Assembly at on
O'Clock adjourned until tomorrow.
MEETING OF EDITORS.
There was a meeting this afternoon c
editors of labor papers and other news
paDer men who are delegates to the Cor
yent,on, Frank Foster, of Averill, Mass
was elected Chairman and Albert Pike, {
Hartford, Conn.,, Secretary. The object {
the OF organization is the formation Of a labo
news bureau through which authenti
lniorma ton with regard to labor matter
| can he Transmitted to the country. Repr,