Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-03
INDIANS RreIRcLRD.

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 All Avenues Of Escape Cut or from
 Three Tlaousand Hostiles in the Had | Lands-Indians Well Froyisioned- No Truth in the Report That Gen. l eral Brooke Had Been Relieved ol His Command.
 l WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-General Schofeld this morning received telegram from General Miles, dated at Pine Ridge agency January 1, saying that 5000 Indians, men, women and children, and including about 500 bucks, are now encamped in section of the bad lands about fifteen miles from the Pine Ridge agency, and there is almost eordon of troops around them. General Miles announces that he hoped to be able to induce the hostiles to surrender without struggle. The spot where they are en- camped he describes as somewhat like the lava beds of California, where the Modocs made their final fight. In is an excellent position from an Indian standpoint, but there are now no avenues of escape, all having been closed by the troops. General Miles says the Indians have gathered some cattle and provisions and appear to be de- termined to make their fight for supremacy at this point. He says he will make an- other effort to get them back to the agency without bloodshed, and in order to do so he has established regular siege around this stronghold. General Schofeld said this morning that there is no truth in the report telegraphed from the west that Gen. eral Brooke had been relieved from his com mand at Pine Ridge.
 "It is very dificult," said General Schofeld, "to estimate just how many troops there are now on the scene of ac- tion. General Miles has twelve regiments of infantry; five of cavalry and some ar tillery forces-about half aregiment This gives him seventeen and half regiments but that would not indicate the number of men for it is impossible to say how full complement each regiment has in the field. When troops move in the winter in such hurry there is always a large proportion of the men left behind from sickness, etc., and I would not like to guess how many soldiers there are in the circle around the Indians. General Ruger will probably remain at St. Paul in com mand of the vast region north of the trou- ble His services there are more valuable than they would be at Pine Ridge. His troops have come south from the railroad and are now in line on the White river, just behind the Indian camp"
 Secretary Proctor had an interview with the president on the Indian campaign this morning.
 INDIANS FORTIFIED.
 OMAHA, Jan. 2.-The Bees special from Nashville says: It is definitely known that about 100 hostiles are fortified near the mouth of White Clay creek and that Gen. eral Brooke with attachments of troops is swinging around to the north of them. General Carr is supposed to be approach ing from the west and General Miles will make dash from the south. The force thus engaged is thought to be ample for the annihilation of the entire band unless some unforeseen complication or misfor- tune arises. Ambassadors from this have been suing to-day for peace. It is not known yet whether the terms will be granted or not, but the general opinion rebels in slaughtering the troops while under the flag of truce not much weight will be given their pretended repentence That the hostiles have been largely en- forced within the past two days, there is no longer any doubt, and there seems req sonable ground for rumors that some h. dians from other agencies or the British possessions have joined them.
 CATTLE sTAMPEDED.
 A report has just reached here by cour- fer that foraging party of Indians from the main camp in White Clay attacked the ranch of Douglass Points, few miles to the west, last night, killed him and drove away his 400 head of cattle.
 A great row is reported to have broken out in the camp, the contention being as to the advisability of surrendering This o1sn ic a1 h,1f hu half breed courier who claims to have just arrived from their camp. Except in case of unconditional surrender there will un- doubtedly be great battle before night.
 OMAHA, Jan. 2.-Coloned Henry has joined the Second infantry with his men and is all right. The Fort Douglass troops arrived tonight at Pine Ridge. The inhab- itants of Nashville are calling for arms and are organizing home guard. Five Red Cross ambulanees arrived at Pine Ridge to- day. A ranchman reports seeing band of one hundred Indians going southwest at midnight. If true this means trouble.
 EMPTY SADDLES.
 OMAHA, Jan. 2.-A special to the Bee from Pine Ridge says scout just in from the hostiles reports that fourteen cavalry horses with saddles and other equipments on were brought into the hostile camp last night by young warriors. The scout heard the hostiles remark that there were four teen less soldiers to fight and the hostiles lost only two warriors in getting the four teen cavalry horses, etc. The scouts re- port has created a new sensation, which is being followed up by increased activity around military Headquarters. That the intelligence means that battle or skirmish has taken place in which Brooke's or Carr's command has lost men, there is little doubt.
 MILITIA ON THE MOVE.
 LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 2.-In response to urgent appeals from inhabitants of North western Nebraska for protection against marauding bands of Indians Governor Thayer this evening telegraphed the com manders of militia at Fremont, Central City, Ord and Tekamah to leave on the first train with their commands for the scene of action. These troops will be divided between Chadron, Gordon and Hay Springs. General L. W. Colby, com manding the first brigade at Beatrice, Neb., has been ordered to hold his com mand in readiness to march at moments notice. Should this brigade move