Arizona citizen., 1872-05-04
THE EVENT OF THE WEEK.

party and the incidents of their stay from Saturday until Tuesday, form the event of the week. Previous num- bers of THE CITIZEN show that a friendly visit in all respects was an- ticipated, and the anticipation has been heartily realized. The course of proceedings during his stay is stated elsewhere, hence, in this article, the impressions made and results expected are to have attention.
 As soon as it was known that Gen. eral Howard would visit Tucson, a more kindly feeling prevailed on the subject of his mission, and common disposition was manifested to meet and see him and hear him talk. Intense anxiety prevailed to be assured from his lips that the interests and lives of citizens were not to be subordinated to those of the savages, by any act of his. After former experience, 1t Is not strange that with hope some distrust existed. Impressions of doubt may still exist, but we have reason to be- lieve that hope for improvement is more general and strong than at any time in the Territory's history; not that more vigorous war is to be waged, but that the lives and prop erty of our citizens are likely to re- ceive more favorable consideration at the hands of everybody who has power to wield for that purpose. That General Howard wants no peace with the Apaches that will not at the same time give peace and security to citi- zens, we believe is now the candid inn pression of the mass of our people, and especially all who freely con- municated with him.
 The results expected from his mis- sion are several, and
 First-A unity of sentiment and ac- ton East and West on @ fixed policy that will do the amplest justice to the Indian and continuously put. forth every effort for the safety and encour- agement of citizens and
 Second-To especially see if honest and sober officers can be put and kept in charge of Indians, in whose fitness the public generally as well as the Indians will have confidence, and who will not, as too often heretofore, be subjects of curses by any, ridicule by nearly all, and held in contempt by the citizens and Indians.
 Incidental results of importance must follow these named. If these can be nearly attained, all our people may take courage anew. We are thoroughly convinced that Generals Howard and Crook are ill accord, and that never for moment will either try to benefit the Indians without the highest regard for the citizens. We are ready to work with them both as we have with one of them. They cannot give us peace and security in a day and may not in a year. Murders are daily committed in the best policed sections of the world. Even prisoners have many times, and too often, bro keu away from their just imprison- ment in our county jail. We never shall excuse acts to the citizens in- jury which could have been reason ably avoided. There must be no talk, and reports, and acts by anyone in trusted with the care of Indians, against the citizens, or we shall be as disagreeable as usual to the offenders. As we shall not be permitted to be re- sponsible for the instruction, moral or otherwise, of the Indians, we will more especially devote our influence to assist the citizens in all things for their good wherein we can.
 Gentlemen agents, do all the good ,ro,1 oo !, to tho Indian and uo1f Sha n