The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-20

respect for old associations that yet fingers
among us.
Indian Troubles In Tcxas-Thc Cause
and Remedy.
The news from Texas regarding the threat
ening movement of Indians and the apparently
preliminary conflicts that have taken place
already has very serious aspect. 1t is re-
ported, on what appears to be good
authority, that some thousands of Indians
have made incursions through several counties
of Texas, and that the settlers were filed with
alarm. Fights had occurred and several
white people and Indians were killed Judge
Hubbell, general agent of the Atlantic and Pa
cifc Railroad, says there is no doubt in the
minds of we'll informed Texans that great
Indian war is imminent 1t is believed that
the Kiowas are the leaders in this movement,
and that they are aided by the Apaches and
other tribes. General Augur, who is sta
toned at Austin, Texas, has telegraphed, it is
said, for two more regiments of cavalry to
meet this formidable invasion and war;
like attitude of the Indians Whether
the hostile movement has assumed the
magnitude represented or not, there is
no doubt that very serious trouble is appre-
hended and has really commenced. 1t may
be worse even than stated. Should there be a
general war with these numerous and warlike
Indians ON our far Western frontier it is likely
to be both terrible and costly, for they have
Mexico as base of operations and supplies
These Indians belong for the most part, to
Mexico or to the unsettled territory bordering
that country; but Mexico can neither protect
herself nor the United States from these incur
sions.
The main cause, in fact, of this trouble and
the fearful consequences threatened is the dis
order in Mexico. The Indians who are par
ticularly subject to warhke impressions and
are ever ready for fight when stimulated by
example, have been inspired to enter upon the
present movement by what they see going on
along the Rio Grande. If the Mexi-
cans. who claim to be civilized people,
are continually at war, how can
we expect their Indians or the
Indians on the border to be at peace? BY
seeing perpetual anarchy there and no estab-
ished government they naturally reason that
they have full liberty to follow the example
and to prey upon the sparsely settled territory
of the United States. Our government may
send the two regiments of cavalry asked for
by General Augur, and these, in addition to
the troops it has been compelled to send to
the Rio Grande already, will not be able to
cure tho evil efectually. The only course to
pursue Is to break down the barrier line and
take possession Of Northern Mexico. 1t must
come to this in the end, and the sooner General
Grant understands that the better. It would
be absurd to think of maintaining large and
expensive military establishment along the
border to do duty for the Mexicans If they
cannot maintain peace; if they cannot prevent
the invasion of our territory and the murder
and robbery of our citizens if they cannot
perform the duties Of good neighborhood, the
only alternative for the United States is to
take possession Of the country. The interests of
civilization progress the welfare of the Mexi-
cans themselves, the prevention Of smuggling
and collection Of our revenue, and the lives
and property Of our citizens call imperatively
for such action. Forbearance has been ex-
remedy we must resort to the last argument of
nations To suffer the present state of things
to continue would be to bar further progress,
to stop that railroad extension which is being
pushed westward in the direction of the Rio
Grande, to annihilate our commerce in that
region and to perpetuate fire of discord that
would ultimately spread its flames over our
own territory and among our own people. We
see it extending already in this Indian war.
Let it be quenched, and euenched at once, by
the strong arm Of our government before it
spreads further. The settlement Of the Mexi-
can troubles and incorporation of the rich and
magnificent territory of Mexico is of far
greater Importance to this country than the
Alabama claims or any other question Of
public policy. While the President has duty
to perform to our citizens along the border he
has at the same time greater prize within his
grasp than any Of his predecessors ever had
The annexation of Mexico would be of greater
benefit to his country and bring more glory to
his name than any other act of public policy.
ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION OF THE ARMY OF
THE POTOMAC.
Boston, June 49, 1872.
The first annual meeting OF the Artillery Associa-
tion OF the Army of the Potomac was held at the
Commonwealth Hotel this afternoon. 1t was
well attended by comrades. There was also
q number OF distinguished guests, among
whom were Governor Washburn, governor
Geary, of Pennsylvania; Governor Wilmot,
OF New Brunswick; Governor Harvey, OF Kansas,