The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-16
Special to THE MORNING CALL

ST. PAUL (Minn.), Dec. ia report was
received here late this afternoon that Sit
ting Bull had been killed, and is con-
hrmed by advices received by General Miles
at military headquarters in this city. he
received two dispatches this evening, the
hrst from Pierre, S.Dak., stating that Sitting
Bull and his son were killed. The other
dispatch was from Standing Rock Agency,
). OAK. end stated that the Indian police
started out this morning to arrest Sitting
Bull, having understood that he proposed
starting for the Bad Lands at cnce. The
police were followed by troop of cavalry,
under Captain Fouchet, and of infantry
under Colonel Drum. When the police
reached Sitting Bulls camp on Grand river,
about forty miles from Standing Rock, they
found that arrangements were being made
for departure. The cavalry had not yet
reached camp when the police arrested Bull
and Started back with him. His followers
quickly rallied to his rescue and tried to re-
take him. In the melee the willy old chief
is said to have been killed and also five of
the Indian police. One of the rolce rode
back to the cavalry and infantry, telling
them to hurry up to the support of the po-
lice, and then hurried on to the agency with
the news of the battle. Nothing later than
this has been received. but the death of Sit
ting Bull and at least five of those who cap
tured him seems undoubtedly true.
A dispatch to the Pioneer Press from
Dickinson. \. Oak, about to-day's fight
says: 1t is estimated that there are $50
warriors in the band which fed up Grand
River after the killing of Sitting Bull. Sew
eral troops of cavalry are after them in
different directions, and it is expected they
will be quickly headed off. general out
break on the Sioux Reservation is not
feared. and those dissatisfied bands which
are now giving trouble will soon be placed
where they Will cease be cause of alarm
for the settlers. The Sioux Reservation is
surrounded by troops, thoroughly equipped
Tor winter campaigning.
DESPERATE FIGHTING.
A dispatch received late tonight by the
Pioneer Press about to-day's fight SAYS:
When the Indian police reached the camp
they found the Indians ready to march
Their ponies were painted and many of
the ssvages had stripped for war.
Inc IN police and made sSv.d s,t1sa dash Init into
They were on their way back to Standing
Rock when son of the famous chief urged
his comrades to recapture the old man. The
women and children were left in the bushes,
and then. with yells, the hostileS charged on
the police, firing as they came. A hand-to-
hand struggle ensued. during which Sitting
Bull, who was lot shacked, gave his orders
in loud voice. For several minutes firing
was heavy and deadly. In furious fusilade
Sitting Bull fell from his saddle pierced by
bullet, but it is not known whether it was
fired by the charging party or by one of the
police. son OF Sitting Bull was slain al
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hostiles fired with deadly accuracy and
slowly drove the police from the field. If
the cavalry had not come at this time it is
probable the force would have been ami
hilated. The soldiers were quick to enter into
action. A sklrmish line was thrown out,
and then kneeling and firing as they ad-
vanced, the troops, with machine guns play
Ing over their heads, poured whitening
fire into the savages. Sitting Bulls body,
which had been abandoned by the police,
was secured. as we'll as that of his son, and
taken to Standing Rock. After the fight
was over the followers of the dead chief
struck out for the Bad Lands.
SITTING BULLS CAMP.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Indian Commits
sioner Morgan this evening received from
Indian Agent McLaugh lin the following dis
patch, dated Fort Yates, \. OAK, December
10Th:
'' The Indian police arrested Sitting Bull
at his camp, forty miles northwest Of the
lowers attempted TO rescue him and fighting
commenced. -Four policemen were killed
= aud three wounded. Eight Indians were
killed, including Sitting Bull and his son
Crow Foot, and several others wounded.
The police were surrounded for some time,
but maintained their ground until relieved
by United States troops, who now have pos
session Of Sitting Bull's camp. with all the
Bulls followers, probably 100 men, deserted
their families and fled west up Grand River.
The police behaved nobly and great credit
is due them. Particulars by mail"
81 commissioner Morgan showed this tele-
gram to the President late this evening.
The President said he had regarded Sitting
Bull as great disturbing element in the
tribe, and now that he is out Of the way he
hoped settlement of the difficulties could
be reached without further bloodshed.
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.
CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-The following official
telegram has been received:
ST. PAUL (MInn.l Dec. To-
To Colonel Corbiil, Assistant zdjutdnt- Cen.
erdf, Chicdgo-Sittina Bull was arrested this
morning al daylight by The Indian police. His
friends attemrted his rescue and fight ensued
Sitting Bull, his son (BlLck Bird. Catch Bear and
four others were killed; also seven of the Indian
police. Captain Fowchet arrived just In time with
his Two troops, and Holchkiss aud Calling guns,
and secured The body OF Sitting Bull
BY command OF General Miles.
DEFIANT INDIANS.
General Brooke, in charge of the troops at
Pine Ridge. telegraphed the situation to
Assistant Adjutant-General Corbin at army
headquarters tonight as follows: "All
the Indians who can be brought in are now
here or near here, leaving about 200 bucks
in the Bad Lands who refuse to listen to any
one or anything. Against these i will send
sufficient force to capture or fight them.
All has been done that can be done. The
Indians now out have great many stolen
horses and cattle with them. l hope TO be
able to end this matter now"
SCENES AT SITTING BULLS CAMP.
The story of the last visit paid by white
man to Sitting Bulls camp prior to the
tragic events of to-day, is told in report
received this afternoon by Assistant Adju-
tant-General Corbin. The narrative throws
flood of light on the old chiefs willy char
acter, and strongly. depicts the circum-
stances existing in the isolated camp. The
document is addressed to Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Morgan by United States
Indian Agent Mclaughlin Of Standing
Rock Agency, and is, In part, as follows:
Learning that ghost dance was in progress
in Sitting Bulls camp, and that large
number OF Indians of the Grand River
settlements were participating, Mclaughlin
concluded to take them by surprise. Sun
day morning he left for that settlement ac-
companied by Louis Prineau. and got upon
them UNEXPECTEDLY. and found the "ghost
dance" at its height. A majority of the
boys and girls participating were, until a
few weeks ago, pupils Of day-SchOols of the
Grand River settlement.
TALK WITH THE CHIEF.
Mclaughlin did not attempt to stop the
dance. but remained over night, and the
next day had long talk with Sitting Bull
and a number cf his followers. He spoke
Very plainly to them, pointing out what had
been done by the Government for the Sioux
Indians, and how this faction, by their pres
ent conduct, were abusing the confidence