Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-06
FIGHT WITH INDIANS,
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Folyers, until they were compelled 10 ny
closely pursued by the sayages
ONINOTTS lack or NEWS.


Tonight an Indian who arrived from
he island said that all the men out Oh
inform had been killed, but that he
,ould not tell how many soldiers had been
hot. No direct word has come from the
correspondents who are with the troops
Or from the soldiers. This is looked on
IS additional cause for apprehension, as
Is believed that General Bacon would
have sent back some official cOmmunica-
lion had it been possible TO do so.
INDIANS IN COUNCIL
The lookout at this hour is that the
agency Indians may go on the war-path
At any moment They have been holding
council all night, and reports received
Every half-hour by runners describe the
condition of affairs. Two Of the old
chiefs want war, but there are others
who are trying desperately 10 stem the
ide OF discomfort and TO prevent any
conflict with the troops.
NO ADVICEs AT ST. PAUL.
ST. PAUL, MINI. october 5.-No Off
sial advices have been received at mill
AIRY headquarters here today from the
Leech Lake troops. Troops are in readi-
ness here to be rushed TO the scene of the
disturbance in special cars.
GEN ERAiI lJSlN6 tEAKEO.
WASHINGTON, october 5.-secretary
Bliss received a telegram tonight from
Indian-Inspector Tinker announcing a
hight with the Pillager Indians. in Mime
sofa, to-day. 1t did not say how many
were killed. Marshal O'Connor wired At
torney-General Griggs that general In
dian uprising was imminent. on receipt
of these advices, Secretary Alger ordered
reinforcements sent TO the scene at once
on special train. If necessary. and with
a Calling gun, IL needed.
CABINET OFFICERS INFORMED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., October 5.--Dis-
patches received here tonight brought
to the officials here the news of the sud
den Indian uprising al Leech Lake. The
dispatches have been coming since T..
NJ, two of them coming 10 Secretary
Bliss, who, as head of the Interior De-
partment, has charge of Indian affairs,
and q third TO Attorney General Griggs,
from one of the United States marshals
at the scene OF the uprising.
The first dispatch TO Secretary Bliss
was as follows:
Walker. Mimi, October 5.-Secretary
of the Interior. Washington: The Indians
twenty-five miles from here, on the main
land Of North Bear Island, opened fire on
the troops under command of General
Bacon without warning this morning at
1880. / fear the army in the field is
not strong enough TO subdue the Bear
Island Indians. How many are hurt on
their side cannot now tell. A large
force should be sent here at once. 1t is
now war, and tho government must pro-
tect the people / have q slight scratch
on right arm and left leg. Please wire
me instructions.
(Signed) TINKER, Inspector"
Another dispatch from Inspector Think
er followed soon afterward, as follows:
Secretary of the Interlor,-Trouble
was caused by. Indians firing upon troops
first. Situation as bad as can be. Indians
mean 20 fight to the end. More troops
are needed. They cannot get here too
quick. TINKER"
REINFORCEAIENTS ORDERED.
Immediately on receipt of these dis
patches Secretary Bliss went 10 the resi-
dence OF Secretary Alger, and had talk
with the head of the war Department as
TO tho military steps which should be
taken. While they were together. q rep
OF the Associated Press hand
cd them the press dispatch giving more
extended details OF the engagement. The
two secretaries agreed that the situation
had reached stage whore energetic
steps were needed. Turning to ais mill
tary aide. Major Hopkins, Secretary Al
ger said: Take thosa dispatches 20 adj
jutant-Generai 'corbin, and tell him 10
have ample achievements sent immedi-
ately. IL need be. have special train
secured. and the achievements sent for
ward without delay. If II seems desra-
BILE 10 send along a Calling gun, let that
be done Also"
Major Hopkins went TO the War De-
partment and reported the message TO
the Acknowledgement. The latter. in the
mean time. had received from the Attor-
ney-General a dispatch received from the
United States Marshal, as follows:
GENERAL UPRISING EXPECTED.
walker, MIMI, October 5-Attorney-
General; Have more troops sent here Inn |
meoiateiy. Battle begun at Bear Island. /
LOOK Tor general uprising OF Indians. !
General Bacon In the field.
Osignedl "O'CCNNOR Marshal"
The war Department had received no |
dispatches from General Bacon or from
any OF the military authorities In the a. !
pattment where the uprising occurred.
General corbin was inclined 10 believe I
mat the press reports were magnined.
Commissioner Jones up 10 n late hour
tonight mad not received any aav,cas !
rom lnaian-Agent Sullivan, IN charge OF
the White Earth Agency, where the nm
'sinx occurred. Ms. Jones had NOT an