Arizona citizen., 1871-10-07
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lquently appealing ana arguing the
 subject in like manner. Is it not with
 marvellous unanimity this matter Is
 discussed where practically observed
 Is it possible that all the press and
 people most nearly affected by the
 issue are wrong? And is it possible
 that each year of experience intensi-
 fies their error!
 We now turn to remarks of some of
 the truly humane Eastern press.
 The New York Evening Post. a
 journal that has for scores of years
 been noted for its just and advanced
 views on all questions affecting per-
 sons, says:
 It is right to deal gently with the Indians, wherever there is reasonable ground for the hope that gentle treat ment will induce them to conduct themselves peaceably. In many cases, no doubt, the whites are as much to blame as the Indians, for an Indian war; and in some cases the fault has been entirely with the whites. But the Apaches are an exceptional tribe. They are savages, and only that. They have for years murdered and outraged the settlers of Western Texas and Arizona and the tales of their brutality an1 treachery, which are told on the most respectable au- thority and many of which we have heard from humane and Christian men, show that with th1s tribe mild measures premise no useful results, and that what is needed is such vigor- ous and severe punishment as will cove them into good behavior.
 It is quite possible that the Apaches were originally wronged by their white neighbors, and that their feroc- ity now is due to causes which acted upon the character of the tribe many years ago. But what is needed now is that they shall be peaceable and not revengeful- they are only robbers and murderers and as society, when it imprisons pick-pocket or hangs a murderer, does not stop to inquire what made him a criminal, so the safety of the people of Arizona, not only of the whites, but of the peaceful and in dustrious Indians, demands that the Apaches shall be kept in order, and shall be made to keep the peace, with out reference to the evil influences which may, years ago, have helped to turn them into the brutes they are.
 The appointment of General Crook to command in Arizona has been hailed with delight by the people of that Territory, because he is an ener- getic and brave officer, prompt and vigorous in all his measures, and while of gentle manners and humane not 8 man who will tole- rate murder and robbery in the district he commands.
 The Herald, Journal of Commence, World, and other New York papers have held similar views at one time or another, and even late number of The Tribune in referring to MT. Colyer's visit made this pointed re- mark:
 But 1t stands to reason that MT. Colyer and his peace agents have no business looking after Apaches while Crook and his fighters are hunting them also. Either give up the h. lians to General Crook, or give up Colyer to the Indians.
 The Chicago Post, noted for it's hu- nane teachings, lately gave a long article to the Apaches, General Crook md Colyer. We extract as follows, merely introducing the same by say ng that 1t refers first to how Cachise ,espects a treaty:
 He would have kept a temperance pledge equally well. The quota of military in the Southwest became re- luced. The quota of Quaker Indian Agents became augmented. The Apa- , ,hes found their reservations were nere imaginary lines" as the chil- lren read in the geographies, and Ca ,hise murdered and stole at his own sweet will. The two Territories were ( .educed to a condition of helpless error. The stage coach-the only means of communication between the WI Canita1s-was attacked bv Darties ;