The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-07
BACON IS SAFE.
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is less crime among them than in the States
among the same number of people.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones to-
day received the following dispatch from In
dian Agent Sutherland at Walker, Mimi
The trouble at Leech lake originated in
consequence of an-arrest made by deputy
United States marshal of an Indian on a
warrant. The Indians overpowered the
marshal and rescued the prisoner. Troops
resting the rescuers l have been here a
week doing my best to get the Indians to
give themselves up and save trouble. but
dams had several battles. The United
States marshal has called for more troops"
Indian Inspector Tinker also wired that
to reinforce General Bacon were not enough.
The War Department therefore ordered adj
dltlonal troops to start Immediately
The charges of Acknowledgement made in
the Minneapolis Journal special were shown
to AdJutant General Corbin, who said: 1T
Is ;s,,9t habit to criticise the managemae1nt OF
that there had been serious loss of life to
the American troops.
Up to 10 o'clock tonight there had been
no information received by the War Depart
ment officials from General Bacon. During
the evening, however. the department re-
cceived from the generals ad1utant, now at
st. Paul, the following telegram, giving a
summary of conditions as far as that Of
ficer was able to obtain them
In answer to a telegram to United states
marshal at Walker, Mimi, have received
reply giving location of General Bacon on
mainland. southwest corner Leech lake, and
saying: Commenced fighting at ll:3O yester-
Not moving. Major Wilkinson, five soldiers
and two Indian police killed. Awaiting re-
inforcements.' Press and private dispatches
seem to support these statements about
killed. Reinforcements will doubtless reach
the command this evening. Reliable infor-
nation indicates Indians quiet in vicinity OF
engineer dams to the northwest. No report
yet from General Bacon. Only one officer
Captain Gerlach for duty at Fort Smelling
and $50 men, Apprehend no need of further
reinforeements, unless to send to vicinity of
Leech lake dam to cut of escape of Indians
Would suggest that authority be given to
utilize one battalion Minnesota Volunteers
In case of need. Report just received of
arrival of Colonel Horbach's command at
Walker, about 4 o'clock
The request to use a battalion of the Min
nesota volunteers was promptly granted,
and the department commander can have
his pick from either the Twelfth or Four
teenth state regiments. One is at New ulm
muster out General Corbin feels that there
will not be any necessity to use the men of
these regiments, however. as the regulars
will be sufficient for all purposes.
During the evening Secretary Bliss re-
ceived the following telegram from In
spector Tinker. which indicates that rein
forcements have reached Walker which is
thirty miles or less from the scene of the
fighting;
have just arrived, with one Calling gun.
Have heard nothing from the battle ground
since morning. Two boats left to go to
General Bacon's assistance and have not
returned Will wire full particulars later.
The secretary feels gratifed at the con-
cliatory attitude of the Indians surround
ing the PiIlagers In this connection he to-
night made public the following telegram
from Chief Land Examiner w. E. Sell
We. now at Duluth. and which had been re-
ceived by Commissioner Hermann:
Just come from field near Cass lake and
there. Will return to the field to-
day. Do not anticipate any trouble out
side of the Pillagers. There has been some
shooting between them and the soldiers. All
other Indians will keep hands off, 1 be-
lieye"