The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-09

dians who are now in rebellion represent
all the reservations in Dakota. There are
many Cheyennes among them, and scouts
say that bands of Araphoes have Joined
the hostiles. The Brule Sioux. however,
are the only vicious ones, and it is thought
but for their influence, the others could
soon be induced to return and Law down
| their arms
General Miles policy is clearly outlined.
His force is now disposed in such man
ner as to form a sort of corral, but il is not
such a corral as will prevent bunches of
the savages slipping through the lines to
| the ranches and then to the hills. But it
Is General Miles intention to keep the
| main body penned up until all peace er-
rands have failed. Then the troops to the
north, west and east will press up on the
| village
The position of the various troops in the
field was changed today, and the places
| for tomorrow will be as follows: General
Carr, with nine troops of the Sixth cav
airy, one company of the Seventh in
fantry and two Hotchkiss guns will
be at the junction of Woun-
ded Knee creek and White
river. Colonel Of1ley, with two
troops Of the Eighth cavalry and six COM
panies of the Seventh infantry, will be on
White river, about four miles southwest of
Big Grass creek. Colonel Sanford, with
four troops of the Eighth cavalry, four
companies of the Second infantry and
one Hotchkiss gun, will be at the
| junction of White Clay creek and
White river. Colonel Wheaton, with
four troops of cavalry, four companies Of
the Second infantry and two Hotchkiss
guns will be on White river, three mules
north of Lower Limekiln creek and about
eight miles from the hostile camp
Major Whitney, with three troops of the
Ninth cavalry and one company of
the Eighth infantry, will be on Wounded
Knee creek, a short distance from the late
battlefield. Captain Illsley, with four
companies of the Seventh cavalry, will be
on Lower Limekiln creek, four miles from
its source. The effect of these movements
will be to narrow the circle in which the
hostiles are now gathered.
One shot fired to check this advance will
mean a aterrible slaughter, for the three
wings of soldiers will sweep upon the
savages with cannon and musketry. Their
escape will then be to the south, or toward
the agency, and here they will confront
the breastworks on the buttes.
The Indians who desire to surrender will
be permitted to do so, but their peace will
not be purchased with promises of re-
wards.
PIERRE. S. D., Jan. s.-John Holland,
chief of the Indian scouts in the Cheyenne
country, arrived today and reports every
thing quiet on the Cheyenne. All the
Cheyenne Indians are now at the agency,
with the exception of those from Big Foot's
and Humps bands, who went on the war
path, and they were nearly all killed in
the late battle.
Inspector Cisney arrived late this even
ing from Montana. He has inspected all
the agencies of the Sioux except the Chey-
enne. He says that at Standing Rock the
Indians are fed in splendid shape,
and certainly have nothing to
complain of. Indeed nowhere has
he found rations short except at Rosebud
and Pine Ridge. At those two appropria-
tions have been delayed in passing, but by
this time those who are behaving them
selves are getting everything they need.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, Jan. Sat the
suggestion of Buffalo Bill, General Miles.
sent out scouts to ascertain who the In
dians are that have been at the head Of
Snake river, South Nebraska. Late to-
uiSuG III Is IOuuu budJ OOU luU3duS SdlQ tO
be coming in are in camp three miles
from the agency.
Agent Roger was removed today by the
department of the interior, and Captain
Pierce, of the First infantry. succeeded
him. Roger says his removal was brought
about by political influences, and that no
charges could be brought against him.
General Miles view of the situation at
= E1t
or 400 in the hostile camp who are trying
in every way to influence the remainder
not only to remain ont, but to fight the
matter TO the end General Miles hopes
the better element will prevail and destroy
the induence of the wicked Brules. On
this account he is exercising patience.
General Brooke, from his camp on White
Clay creek, advises General Miles that
many of the principal men and chiefs will
visit General Miles tomorrow. The posi-
ton of the various forces in the field was
changed somewhat today, the effect being
to narrow the circle in which the hostiles
are now gathered.
1t was reported that General Miles
would hold conference today with Red
Cloud, but he has decided to hold no more
talks with the aged chief, having given
abandon hostilities or suffer the conse-
quences. The arrival of the old man is
considered evidence of his good faith, as is
also the effort he made yesterday TO save
Lieutenant Case US life by warning him of
danger.
Red Cloud tells of fight between the
Ogallalas and the Brules shortly succeed
ing the killing of Casey. The former made
an attempt to return to the agency. The
Brules objected, firing a number of shots
at the Ogallalas. Nobody, however, was
injured. This morning about 200 of the
Ogailalas succeeded in getting away, and
came into the agency.
Young Man-Afraid-of-H His Horse, with
several members of his band, returned
today from their friendly visit 10 the
Crows. and were granted an audience by
General Miles.
Buffalo Bill arrived from Rushville at
noon and had talk with General Miles.
He was warmly greeted by several
hundred Indians He informed General
Miles that the Nebraska militia had ex-
| tended their lines toward Pine Ridge
and that mounted men patrol between the
several companies so that no Indians may
pass through the lines. General Miles
| approved the arrangement.
| Old Red Cloud determined to leave the
| hostileScamp last night, and with his wife
/ walked sixteen miles to the agency, getting
here this morning. He used every en-
deavor 10 prevent the murder of Lieuten-
| ant Casey Yesterday, and even sent scout
| to warn him of danger. Casey had turned
/ and was returning toward the military