Arizona citizen., 1872-02-24
DISTRACTED MEXICO.

tiguous to Arizona, and notwithstand- ing individual opinions of the con- fict, the revolution now raging in Mexico and particularly in the States of Sonora and Sinaloa, is of interest to our readers. Whatever the phases and results of the revolts, the social and financial interests of Arizona are thereby affected. A large share of this population is connected by ties of
 blood and race, and influenced by the rule of, the people and country of Mexico. In the nature of human af- fairs, such a vast country of people and resources cannot forever be the theater of governmental anarchy. Although ones remembrance does not revert to any very peaceful and reliable rule in Mexico, yet countries do not retrograde. It may be too much to hope that any of the contending fac tions in Mexico will give that country satisfactory or better rule; but even if they do not, we believe they can not, however sincere they are for i'm provement. The population now liv- ing, have mostly been reared amid war with other powers or revolts by themselves. Thus the administration of good law has been impossible {; security to life and property uncertain; 8 spirit of lawlessness among the peo- pie has been honestly acquired from their rulers; a conviction cultivated that loyalty to the ruling powers guarantees little if any better pro- lection in lawful pursuits, than ad- herence to factions arrayed against the recognized authorities; that life of thrift and rectitude would not save them from the exactions of rulers in difficulties or revolutionists fighting for an ascendency which, if acquired, cannot be maintained. It is safe to say that the majority of the Mexican people in Mexico, have no just ap- preciation of good government, and that this results from being reared and trained amid national troubles. They are, therefore, subjects more of pity than reproach. Their country's history considered, the wonder is that their condition is no worse, although there is little ill 1t desirable to an English, German or American citizen.
 Mexico is now in terrible internal condition, but it seems impossible that it should so continue for many years. If that country don't soon govern herself better, and more correctly dis charge her international obligations, some other will relieve her of these duties which she is proven incapable to perform. Railroad, telegraph and other capitalists are looking about for new fields in which to exercise their talents and money. Mexico has tempting resources for these operators, and all that prevents an extension of their works therein, is the unstable government. Intelligence and money constitute power that is next to ir- resistible. Wherever such power has sway, very good government exists or soon will, hence in all reason, the next ten years are quite certain to witness firm and encouraging rule in Mexico. With an extensive sea board, naviga ble streams, fine harbors, almost unlimited mines of the prec- ious metals, productive soils, mild climate, and prominent position stretching over a short line between the two great oceans whose waters reach the leading nations of earth, it will be marvel if Mexico is per-
 mitted to drift along in revolutions
 which do not give stability and re-
 spectability to the government, nor
 nrosperitY to her people.