The morning call., 1891-01-03

rived from their camp. Except in the case
OF unconditional surrender, there willkun-
doubtedly be great battle before night.
RED CLOUDS MEN SURRENDER.
CHICAGO, Jan. "A late special from
Pine Ridge says that forty of Red Clouds
men came into the agency to-day and
gave themselves up. They report that
all of Old Red Clouds Ogalalas intend re-
turning tomorrow. They report much suf-
fering from cold and hunger among the
poorly clad Indians who fled from the
agency with nothing but their guns.
1t was rumored this evening that General
Brooke had engaged small band of hos
tiles in a SkirmiSh and that several were
killed.
AN ALARMING REPORT.
CHICAGO, Jan. AT $3.50 o'clock this
(trlday) morning rumOr reached here that
part of the Ninth Cavalry had been ami
hilated in battle. 1t is as yet uncOrrobor-
ated, and in view OF previous dispatches re-
garding the movement of troops, seems en-
tirely improbable.
STATE MILITIA ORDERED TO THE FRONT.
LINCOLN (Nebr), Jan. 2.-In response to
urgent appeals from the inhabitants of
Northwestern Nebraska for protection
against marauding bands of Indians Cover
nor Thayer tonight sent telegrapnic instruc-
tons to the commanders of the militia at
Fremont and Central City, Ord and Te-
kamah to leave on the first train with their
commands for the scene OF action. These
troops will be divided between the towns of
Chadron, Gordon and Haysprings. The
First Brigade has also been ordered to place
Itself III readiness to march on short notice.
Should the militia comprised in this brigade
be ordered to move, as now seems proba BILE,
practically the whole Nebraska National
Guard will be centered on the frontier.
SETTLERS WANT GUNS.
DEs MONIES Qowa), Jan. "a disratch
was to-day received at the Office of Governor
Bofes from the Sheriff at Rushville. Nebr.,
asking for 100 guns for the settlers, and
saying he could get none from Nebraska's
Governor as there were no more left In
Governor BoeS' absen:e no action was
taken on this communication, which can
hardly be recognized until it comes through
the Governor of Nebraska.
FATHER CRAFTS LETTER.
New YORK, Jan. 2-The New York
Freeman's Journal will publish tomorrow
a letter from Father Crafts, the Catholic
Indian missionary who was probably fatally
stabbed in Mondays battle. Father Crafts
says in the beginning the Indians hoped for
much aid from the Government to enable
them to become like whites They We're.
however, in every way abused Knocked and
discouraged. Instead of being wards they
have felt they were victims of unscrupulous
oliticians, who benefited by their misery.
Father Craft adds: Il know what say,
for have shared their sufferings for many
years. In their despair General Crook
brought them hope. Their confidence in him
led them 10 expect that he would be able to
realize their hopes. His death was their
death blow, and they felt it. The Indians
are not tools, but men of keen intelligence.
The reductions in rations increased their
fears. Even the Indian agents protested
against the cruelty. Mr.. Lee, who took the
made grave mistakes. He counted
less than the real numbers, and made false
reports of prosperity that did rot exist.
1t is not TO be wondered that they believed
in Messiah, whom they at first doubted, and
listened to every deceiver who promised
hope.
STARVATION AND MISERY.
Interested whites took advantage of the
state of affairs and howleti for troops. The
army Indignantly protested against the
false statements, but had to go to the scene
OF the supposed danger. The interested
whites persuaded them that their entire de-
struction was aimed at, and the Indians ran
away in fear and despair. Juiz calrued
them, and l brought them back to the
agency, and the kindness of General brooke
convinced them of their safety. The Cen
erals plan to send Indians after those still
out was good, and would have succeeded if
the General had been left alone As the tree
can be traced from lis smallest branch to
its root, so can the Indian troubles be traced
to the starvation and misery of the In
dians." In conclusion Father Crafts ar
raigned Commissioner Morgan in severe
terms.
AVENUES OF ESCAPE CLOSED.
WASHINGTON. Jan. General Schofeld
this morning received telegram from Gen
C raj Miles, dated Pine r dge Agency, Janu
airy 1st, saying 3O00 Indians, including
about Geo bucks, are now encamped in the
Bad Lands, about fifteen miles from Pine
Ridge Agency. All avenues of escape are
closed by the troops. General Miles says
the Indians have gathered some cattle and
provisions and appear to be determined to
make their fight for supremacy at this point.
He says he will make another effort 10 get
thC III bhN N W thS n6ChN1 NithOut bApONohSds
and in order to do so he has established
regular siege.
General Schofeld said there was no truth
in the report that General Brooke was re-
lieved from the command at Pine Ridge.
G eneral Miles. he added, has charge of the
campaign, and has stationed himself at the
most convenient point for general commu-
DicatiOn with his forces.
Snnratoru hod int tuitb
the President n the Indian campaign this
morning.
LoNG-DIsTANCE FIGHTING.
The news contained in the dispatch TO
General Schofeld spread quite rapidly over
the department this morning. There is
strong party in favor of more decided
style of hostil ities They say that single
assault with intent to kill, if necessary,
would precipitate battle so full of lasting
benefit that the los S of few men should not
be regarded. The theory of this argument
seems to be based entirely on the belief that
dead Indian is much more valuable to the
Government than captured Indian or one
cajoled or frightened into subsection.
On the other hand, it is con tended that
such campaign as that which Is being con-
Quoted by the commander now at Pine
ihiN6o 10 NV tlil1 lCdotUic. Uub is luo oh'1
proper style of warfare, every condition
being regarded. They argue, In rebuttal of
the dead Ind ian" theory, that the Sioux
can be easily subjected and returned to their
reservations if proper means are employed,
and they think the present campaign is the
only way to accomplish that end.
SERIOUS TIMES AHEAD.
A prominent War Department official.
commenting upon the Indian troubles, said:
MARX my words, if the reports are true that
the friendlies have joined the hostiles. leav-
ing nothing behind but sQuaws aud children,
there will be serious times, The fact is the
Indians never will remain conteDted as long
as the Indian agencies are political appoint
ments. An Indian agent knows lie must
make his pile in four years and eco pounds
OF beef weigh only 400 pounds. AS a result,
the indians go hungry and get restless aud
are easily led off by fight-loving bucks. II
Bill Cody had been left alone he would have
settled the whole trouble. A parley and