Arizona citizen., 1872-08-03

iGrant and the Papagos, Pimas, and
 citizens. They engaged not only to
 go on no more raids, but to help Gen.
 eral Crook look up "the incorrigibly
 hostile" I recommend that the com
 manding general be allowed this as-
 sistanee, and that such Indians as he
 may choose as guides be paid at the
 same rates as the soldiers who do the
 scouting. .l
 5th. That the increase of rations
 be allowed for the present. When it is practicable to diminish the ration on account of the incoming crops, recommend that 1t be done taking care to give sufficient preliminary notice to prevent dissatisfaction.
 III. recommend that great pains be taken to set in operation immedi- ately good schools on all the reserva- tions. The benevolent or missionary society that nominates the agent should use extraordinary exertions to begin this work at once at all points. The most self-sacrifcing men and women who know how to teach are what is needed.
 W. With regard to the Mojave and Yuma Apaches, all at Date Creek, I would let them remain there this sea- son. If your superintendent or agent succeeds ill regathering those who have escaped from Camp Verde, I deem 1t wise to unite these with them, at the same time carefully revising and perfecting their tribal organiza- tions, for with these Indians many a chief selected for war makes 8 poor hand at governing in times of peace :; but if your superintendent does not so succeed in gathering in the Mojaves and other Indians at Verde, 1 recom- mend that they (Date Creek Indians) be induced, it possible, to go to the Colorado reservation. 5.
 V. With regard to the command ing general, recommend that my order relieving him from the opera tion of the telegram which suspended hostilities against those who refuse to obey the orders of the Government with view to another strenuous eff fort for peace, be confirmed, and that his hands be strengthened by allow ing him an additional number of me- chanics and laborers that the soldiers may be able to do the duty of soldiers. I think this will be better than addi- tional force. .r& -ef .f~
 While I would commend the most unremitting effort in, following up and punishing the depredators and I believe the command ing general should have 8 large dis cretion. No one can do anything we'll, bound hand and foot by a multitude of specific orders that may or may not apply to the situation. Knowing the eagerness of this Administration for peace, General Crook will, if trusted with 1t, proceed and follow all his active operations with judicious efforts to establish peace and save the efusion of blood.
 The great majority of officers now in Arizona have good habits, are ready for duty, and heartily indorse the Presidents peace plan. There are a few, who are under charges, who have brought dishonor upon the service. Il hope the action of the courts and the recommendations of the Department Commander will be promptly sustain ed.y Strong drink and licentiousness are a positive hindrance anywhere to the proper performance of duty, but nowhere do they do more mischief than in Arizona. Therefore, I commend General Crook warmly for his efforts to keep down these. vices. |
 VI. With reference to your Super ntendent I recommend that specific instructions be given him concerning he different Apache tribes, that he nay feel that they are all under his ,nparviSion as soon aS they are. come