Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1882-04-28
INDIAN TROUBLES IN ARIZONA
Tucson Ready to Go on the Warpath
Some Pithy Speeches.

A mass meeting was held in Tucson
asst evening, with Governor Tritle as
presiding officer. The Governor stated
that there was general demand for a
militia force to aid the military, but
there was no funds in the Territorial
treasury to equip them. These re-
marks of the Governor started the ball
in motion, and quite number of
prominent gentlemen made suggestions.
Hon. Thos Fitch thought the Gov
eminent didn't understand Indian char
acter. Magnaminity is not the thing
1t would have no more effect
upon an Indian than upon
n rattlesnake Or grizzly bear
| Every concession made to the Indians is
regarded by them as made through fear
or weakness. Nothing but power most
cruel will have any effect on them. A
policy of swift punishment, even to ex
termination, is the only one that will
bring our people security. He suggests
that 300 men be raised-men who can
fight on an empty stomach, as we'll as
the Indians, and who would fight the
Indians and take no prisoners. Three
hundred men armed and equipped and
provisioned for one month would cost
$3.50 each, or $45, maintaining
them one month in the field 500 more
or ST., 000-not much money for the re-
suits to be achieved
Attorney Farley tersely remarked that
the U. S. Military would not meet the
occasion. A programme had been au
nounced for grand military and naval
display OF Fortress Monroe. II some of
it were to take place here it would be
more creditable to the Government.
"Uncle Bill Curry" said he couldn't
speak but he was ready to go and fight.
Mr.. Strauss was called upon, and
responding said he believed the soldiers
to be good and honorable men, but they
were 50 hampered by regulations that
at Washington. While the Eastern phi
lanthrophists were trying to civilize the
Indians we are being decimated by
them. He thought that funds sufficient
could be raised in twenty-four hours to
equip the proposed force. The firm he
represented would head the list.
Judge Silent thought that Congress
might be induced to call special session
of the Legislature, by whom the neces-
sary funds could be raised. However,
if the firm which Mr.. Strauss represented
would subscribe 81, 900 he would give
$500 and go with the detachment, if
| necessary.
Mr. Strauss responded that they would
give the $1,000.
Mr.. L. c. Hughes being called out,
said that $50 men would be sufficient to
engage the present force of hostiles;
nevertheless it would require S75, 900 to
equip them and conduct the campaign.
The Indians were now probably across
the line, yet we have men here who
know their haunts and habits and if
they once meet them there need be no
doubt of the result. Soldiers fighting
for ST. per month do not feel ain interest
compared with men who have children
According to our history the United
States military never yet settled an In
dian war.
Colonel Toole coming in about this
time was called out. He said he would
not say much, but Hudson & Co. would
give 81 900 in aid of the campaign.
Mr.. Fred Hughes was called upon.
He said he was ready to go with the
force, as proposed, and knew that he
could find the Indians and whip them.
Mr.. C. w. Clarke was called out. He
| said that there were MANY men out of
work, by reason of the outbreak, and
the timidity of foreign capital, and they
were ready to get in their saddles and
go after the Indians.
The meeting then adjourned after APP
pointing live committee of" ways and
| means