The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1891-01-09
Idaho People Greatly Concerned About
An Indian Outbreak.
POCATELLO IN DANGER
The War Craze Among The Sava-
ges Spreading All Over the
Union-Yesterday's Events
At Pine Ridge.
Special 10 the Standard.

hlt ItuehluS.
General Superintendent Resseeue and
Superintendent Ryder Of the Union Pa
cific railroad to-day telegraphed for
troops anc inquired what transportation
was necessary 20 put the troops
in the field. The governor replied
that he had sent Adjutant General Z.
j. Curtis 10 Pocatello, and that after o
consultation both the regular troops at
Boise barracks and the Idaho national
guards were ready TO 20 at once.
The state troops are in readiness and
break in Idaho.
There are two companies Of regulars in
For. Boise and 1853 state guards in South
Idaho. General Curtis will arrive in Po-
catello tomorrow morning. The Fort
Hall Indians number l,soo.
By Associated Press.
Boise CITY, Idaho, Jan. s.-Advices
from Pocatello state the Indians on the
Fort Hall reservation have been dancing
and 200 in war paint have taken to the
mountains with arms, causing great ex-
citement. Governor Wiley has been
asked 10 order the militia to Pocatello
and probably company Of United States
cavalry at the Boise barracks will be sent
there. The Indians on the reserve mum.
ber LOO or l,400 Bannocks, who caused
the prolonged war IL years ago. The
people at Pocatello have almost no arms
and the towns OF Blackfoot and Eagle
Rock are on the border Of the reserve.
The Indians who took TO the mountains
are working eastward toward Wyoming.
Belief is expressed that II the Indians at
Pocatello go on the warpath they will be
joined by the tribes on the Lemhi reserva-
ton who number 500, embracing 125 able
bodied bucks.
There is no truth in the report about the
burning OF Pocatello. There is consider
able excitement over the hostile attitude
Of the Bannocks at the Fort Hall rescrva-
ton. The governor has sent the citizens
Of Blackfoot 300 guns and 1900 rounds OF
ammunition at their own request.
General Manager RessiRue and 7.
Rider, of the Uuion Pacific, telegraphed
from Pocatello stating that there is dan
ger Of an Indian outbreak, and requesting
Governor Wiley TO send troops, and that
the Union Pacific was ready 10 furnish
transportation.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, Jan. s.-Agent
Royer was removed to-day by the depart
ment OF the interior, and Captain Pierce.
of the First infantry, succeeds 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
present is about as follows: There are
three or four hundred in the hostile camp,
who are trying in every way 10 influence
the remainder not only to remain out but
TO fight the matter TO the end. General
Miles hopes the better element will pre-
vail and will destroy the influence Of these
wicked Brules. On this account he is ex.
ercising patience.
General Brook, from his camp on White
Clay Creek, advises General Miles that
many OF the principal men and chiefs
will visit Miles tomorrow.
The position OF the various forces in
the field was changed somewhat to-day,
the effect being 20 narrow the circle
in which the hostiles are now gathered.
II was reported that General Miles
would hold conference to-day with Red
Cloud, but he has decided 10 hold no more
talks with the aged chief, having given
him an ultimatum several days ago TO
abandon the hostilities or suffer the con.
sequences. The arrival of the old man Is
considered evidence Of his good faith. as
is also the effort he made yesterday TO
save Lieutenant Casey's life by warning
him Of his danger.
Red Cloud tells Of fight between the
Ogall alias and Brules shortly succeeding
the killing Of Casey. The former made
an attempt 10 return TO the agency. The
Brules objected, firing a number Of shots
at the Ogallallas. Nobody, however, was
injured. This morning about 800 of the
| Ogallallas succeeded in getting away aud
came into the agency. Young Man
Afraid-Of-His-Horse, with several men,
bers of his band, returned to-day from
| their friendly visit TO the Crows and were
granted an audience by General Miles.
Buffalo Bill arrived from Rushville at
noon. and had talk with General Miles.
lie was warmly greeted by several hun
dred Indians. He informed General
Miles that the Nebraska militia have ex.
tended their lines toward Pine Ridge
several miles, aud mounted men patrol
between the several companies so no
Indians may pass through the lines.
General Miles approved the arrangement.
Old Red Cloud determined 10 leave
the hostile camp las, night, and
with his wife walked Is miles to
the agency getting here this morning. He
used every endeavor TO prevent the muir.
der OF Casey yesterday, and even sent a
scout 10 warn him Of his danger.
One Of the wounded squaws died TO.
day. She was shot In seven places. The
chief surgeon directed the amputation OF
one limb, but when the bucks heard oI
this they protested so loudly that the am
putation was given up. As consequence
the woman died. Five more are not e1
pected to live.
Az the suggestion OF Buffalo Bill, Gen.
eral Miles tonight sent out scouts 20 as
certain who the Indians are that have
been at the head 81 Snake river, Soutl
Nebraska. Late tonight IL is feared %
Indians, said TO be coming, are in cam
three miles from the agency.
PIERRE, S. D., Jan. s.-John Holland