Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-12-03

The difference between .he pres enJ peace and good order in Arizo- na and the disturbed condition of af- fairs which existed about one year ago, Is a matter of general congratulshon. Then the civilized world had been shocked by the commission of n series of terrible cfimes. while the perpetrat- ors went scott free and the civi. officers seemed powerles5 or unwilling to bring them to justice. There was a feeling of the insecurity If life and prop, rty which was damaging to every business in fine Territory
 IL was during the existence of this condition of afTairs that Gov. Tritle was appointed and entered upon the dis charge Of ths duties Of chief executive of the Territory. The appointment of Fremont's successor had been anxious ly looked for, as that gentleman had practically abandoned tLc Territory to its own fate.
 Governor rritle at the outset found himself enyironed with difficulties that would have daunted a less determined mau and one unscbooled in frontier life. Fortunately for the Territory the Governor had been schooled in the tur- buleut scenes of Nevada, cnd was fer tile m resources. Not Uuly was the disorder 6 cause Of annoyance and alarm, but the executive was without means at his disposal to accomplish what his judgment dictated. He used every available means to restore peace and quiet and a feeling of security. How well he has succeeded Tn spite of the difficulties surrounding him, the present condition Of the Territory fur nishes the best evidence.
 Through his exertions in the Tern tory and at Washington has the present condition of affairs been wrought. In Washington be succeeded in securing the ear of the administration until the general government gave notice that II the local Court authorities were power less to suppress crime and insure peace, good order and security of life and pro- perty, the full power Of the United States government would be exerted fo- that purpose. The effect was marked, in spite of the protests of the CON boy element. Through his instrumentality Gen. Crook was placed in charge of thls department which is a guarantee that we shall have no more such miserable fascos as WiIlcox's campaign against tue Indians iu the summer of 1881.
 The United States Courts have also been put in operation and are getting at the bottom of some of the causes which have led to Indian troubles and lawless- ness in this Territory. The United States Courts have been practically dor maut for years and the public had come to look upon federal authority with con tempt The laws were violated with impunity. This condition of affairs is at an end.
 The Territorial courts are also dis playing more vigor in dealing with crimes and criminals. Robbery and murder have ceased to be safe pastimes and those convicted of crime are being given the full extremity of the law. The result is satisfactory to law-abid- ing citizens. This Is no longer the ont laws paradise, but a Territory where Che law is enforced and where life and property is as secure as in more favored sections oi the Union.
 This healthful state of affairs Is largely the result of the efforts of Governor Tritle who less than one year ago entered the gubernatorial office.
 We do not expect that the Governor has satisfied everybody. In fact he has done some things that were not to our liking: but we know that he has been actuated by a desire to serve the Terri tory faithfully and the result, which we can all see. Is his best vindication. The Governor has reason to congratulate himself upon the improved and healthy condition of affairs in this Territory in almost every respect since he entered his office, and the people certainly have reason to congratulate themselves on the fortunate selection of a governor.