The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-19
In North Dakota on Account
Of the Movements OF
Red Devils.
A Spirit Of Restlessness Prevails and
an Outbreak Momentarily
Expected
A Friendly Indian Brings Words Of
Warning and Says There is
Great Danger

MANDAN, N. d., Nov. 1s.--A friendly in~
dian brings words of warning from the
Sioux reservation. lie says there ~ the
utmost danger here; that the Indians pro-
pose Immediately 20 take Fort Abraham
Lincoln, knowing there are only hfty sol-
dieTs there, capture the ammunition and
guns and then move up 60 Mandan, Kill tho
citizens and burn the town. lie says this
II the plan and warns the citizens The ut-
most alarm prevails and the people await
the action of the war department 10 send
protection. IL is reported that the IndIan
police have torn on their badges and re-
yolted against the agency authorities at
Standing Rock.
what Gen. Miles says.
WAsHINaToE, Nov. is.---A telegram has
been received from Gen. Miles by MaJ.-0e
schoHeld. stating that there seems 20 be
signs OF trouble with the Sioux Indians.
They are exciting themselves by their war
dances and are still looking for the coming
of the Messiah. The Indian prophets are
doing everything to stimulate the excite
ment. The failure of the Messiah. however
to appear ON specified dates, Is shaking tlse
faith of good many. Gen Miles be-
lieyes that when the next failure II re-
corded. the influence of the prophets upon
the Indians, already badly shaken. viii be
substantially destroyed He IL certain that
there Is no danger OF any great trouble this
winter but II the present spirit Of restless
ness. and the agitation ~ continued, aexG
spring may witness an outbreak. Every
provision has been made by the military
authorities 10 suppress an outbreak IL IL
should occur. Troops In adequate numbers
have been stationed at points OF threat
ened trouble. and Gen. Rugef's visit has
had saIutary effect upon the Indians.
The Protection Afforded inadequate.
BISMARCK. Nov. fs.--Alex Mckenzie says:
II don't trust any Indian; they have MUIR
der In their hearts, and it seems to nae that
the present protection afforded by the gov-
ernmeut TO the settlers on the upper Mis-
souri, Is totally inadequate and should be
increased At present there are but four
companies. two Of the Twelfth infantry and
twdof the EIghth cavalry stationed az
Fort Yates. At Fort Llncoln, ave miles be-
low bismarck. there Il one company OF ln-
fantry. and when this post II Abandoned. as
II probably viii be Within i few mouths. the
valley from Fort Yates TO Fort Bnford
win be without military protection.
no Omeiai Reports Received.
WASHINGTON. Nov. fs.--The war depart
ment officials have received no news to-day
OF the situation at Pine Ridge. Standing
Rock and other Sioux agencys, and as no
reports come In from the officers thcre, it Is
taken for granted that no immediate trou-
ble n at hand.
Grave Fears Vet EntsrtaIned.
MIEEEAPoLTs, Nov. Is.--A Journal special
from Mandan, N. d., says an easier feeling
prevails there this morning because of the
receipt Of arms and ammunition by the citi-
xens. Settlers are still coming I'm from ali
directions. The grayest fears are enter
tained for the settlers ia the southern part
of the county.