Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-10-24
THE CITIZEN.

The Arizona CITIZEN was established
in Tucson just twenty-one years ago on
the 18th of this month Twenty-one
years Of journalism in Arizona simply
means a history of the territory, for
prior to 1870, the social, commercial and
political horizon of Arizona was but a
small speck to other eyes than our own,
but now that our territory ranks along
side some of the older states, both in
commerce and wealth, we feel proud to
record the fact that the CITIZEN has con-
tinuously, from the time Of its birth.
fought the battles OF Arizona and its re-
publican friends,
1t is our firm determination to work
for the interests Of Arizona, and like
wise expose every scheme that is detri-
mental to its interests. We gre, of course,
devoted to horne and home interests,
but not to degree that would exclude
or injure our neighbors. Much must be
said and done. Arizona has broad valleys
of fertile land where the farmer and
ranchman are year after year reaping
rich rewards for their labor. On many
sunny hillsides and grassy plains the
stock herds feed and fatten, while the
hardy miners are daily discovering and
developing the rich deposits of mineral
that lie hidden in our mountains bound
by natures masonry. 1t shall be our
pride and pleasure to advocate all these
interests warmly, and help give the ter
ritory the place and prominence it SO
richly deserves, and in doing SO shall
but follow the line of policy laid down
by this paper, even from its initial num-
Der. We desire to advocate those meas
ures which will secure the greatest good
to the most people, but we do not sup
pose that our views Will always meet
with unanimous approval, even our best
friends may not always concur with US
in sentiment. We hope for considera-
ton, yet are prepared for the annoyances
characteristic of the profession, and do
not expect to float through the journ
alistic world in fiowery beds, nor to re-
cline leisurely in palace Car.
We shall avoid petty controversies,
and as far as possible fill our columns
with matter affecting the leading inter
ests and resources OF the county and
territory. To this end We cordially in
vite miners, farmers, stockgrowers, and
others interested in the territorial well
fare. to communicate with us or sub
jects they would like to have publicly
discussed or mentioned. Given a little
aid from them in communications or
hints on subjects of Importance, will
greatly help towards making a general
ly satisfactory paper. That We will
please everybody is not expected; no
paper can or ought to do that. If men
were all just and reasonable, commit
ting no crimes or wrongs against society,
newspaper might do the otherwise
impossible thing Of pleasing everybody.
The CITIZEN will not engage in contro-
versy with men or journalists who
purposely misrepresent our motives or
actions. Differences OF opinion and an
honorable and dignifed discussion of
them, we would welcome as tending to
promote the best interests of men and
society.
Whatever support we give to men in
Office or seeking Office, will be given be.
cause we have faith in their integrity,
ability, and purpose to be honestly USE
full. More words are useless; we be-
lieve our position is understood and ap-
preciated by our friends, and others
Will not be convinced by much writing.
We shall seek to know only right, truth
and justice, and with these we shall
stand, without fear or favor, against all
opposition.