Jan 20, 1879 - Indian Executed - Chiefs Interviewed

      Portland, Jan 18th - The following dispatch from Pendleton, dated 17th, via Walla Walla the 18th, is just received: Aps, the remaining Indians convicted of complicity in the murder of whites last summer, was hanged here today. The same precautions were observed to prevent trouble. A number of whites and Indians attended the execution. Several prominent Indians addressed the whites, assuring them of peace in the future. Two hours before the execution "Aps"  big farewell to his people. He said he died as an innocent man; he had killed no one; abjured his people to profit by his fate, to always remain steadfast friends to the whites and not harbor ill feeling towards them. In an interview with the principal chiefs, all displayed great anxiety to have it understood that they had no intention to retaliate, but would remain peaceful. They ask for even justice, and that the wholesale plundering of their horses by lawless whites be stopped. Regarding Commissioner Hoyt's recommendation to remove them to another locality, the Indians express partial willingness, but desire an opportunity to visit Washington and arrange their future with the President himself. 

1879 Jan 20, Sacramento Daily Union