Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-10-13

Area, Extent, Forage, Grasses, Range Industries During Last Year, Rainfall, Present Condition, Forage Plants of IT, rigated Lands, Quality of Stock Raised Thereon, and Especially Adapted to the Breeding of Fast Horses. MINES AND MINING.
 The increase in the gold output over the previous year was S1,078,0 ,000; the increase in silver, S7O2, ,0OO; increase in copper output, 9,557, ,993 pounds. Ari- zona now ranks third in copper produc- tien; fifth in gold, and seventh in sil- yer. From the present monthly output of gold it is conservative to estimate the output of gold for this year, ending December 31st, will go over s4.000,0 ,000. The value of Arizona's total output of gold, silver and copper for the last eighteen years was S101, ,7s4,O17. EDUCATION. The schools of Arizona are in a most flourishing condition throughout the territory. The value of school property is S405, ,446.12.
 GERONIMO AND CHIRICAHU APACHEs.
 With reference to these Indians, the report says:
 The solution of the Apache Indian problem in Arizona was reached in the removal of Geronimo and his band of Chiricahua Apaches to the Atlantic coast seven years ago. Comparative peace has prevailed among the other Apache tribes ever since. Recently there has been much interest manifested by the citizens of the territory with reference to the re- moval of these Indians to Fort Sill, Indian Territory, and the report has gained credence, which is causing much public concern, that it is the ultimate purpose of the government to return them to the White Mountain Indian reservation.
 No greater or more fatal mistake could be made by the government than to return these Indians to Arizona. While there is little or no danger to be apprehended from them while located in the Indian Territory, their return to Arizona would be fraught with great danger. The traditions, history, ex- perience, fancied or real injuries suf- fered by them and their ancestors, will appear before them in every mountain canyon, valley and stream. The story printed thereon will be so many pages: of history which they will relate to the young warriors and thus inhame the spirit of revenge.
 There IS no power which can restrain the fierce spirit thus rekindled in the presence of the homes and graves of their fathers. As long as they are not permitted to behold the land of their birth and it's historic scenes, the tradi- tions of their ancestors, their bloody deeds, their victories and cannot be told with effect to the youth who has grown to manhood in other climes.
 In the interest of all concerned, I must respectfully appeal to you not to permit the return of these Indians to their native haunts of this territory. While our people harbor no spirit of hate or revenge against them on ac-- count of their wanton murder of hun- dreds of settlers and the destruction of property, yet, if they are brought within the jurisdiction of our courts, in the interest of justice, peace and safety- the guilty may be required to answer for the murders they have committed
 INDIAN EDUCATION
 The report says:
 There are 1,600 Indian children iu industri al schools, this being 400 more than last year. Progress is being made on all reservations, especially the Navajoe, in gathering in the children. The increased attendance has been chiefly in schools within the territory. Though every possible effort has been made to secure pupils, not as many enrolled on outside as last year. The report refers to questionable methods used in the scramble for pupils for distant schools which has risen to an abuse which should engage the att tention of the educational department take best co agriculture; education in this line is recommended; the work of civilizing Indians should be pursued. The progress made among the Indians during the past year is most gratifying and hopeful from every point of view
 The allotment of lands in severaltv to Indians is urged.
 U. s. TROOPS AND MILITARY POSTS.
 There are six military posts in Ari- zona.
 Notwithstanding the disposition to withdraw the troops from Arizona, I believe the policy to be unwise as long as there are more than 5000 semi civilized Indians in the territory as wards of the government. The pres snce of strong military force is neces- sary to insure discipline among many of these Indians, as we'll as to secure he safety of people and prevent en- ,roachments of both Indians and whites 1pOn the rights of each other.
 CLIMATE, ITS RESTORATIVE CONDITIONS.
 The climatic conditions of Arizona Ire among it's highest claims, especially o those seeking restoration of health, hose threatened with or suffering from hroat, lung or other respiratory afflic-- ions find great relief and often per- nanent recovery.
 The report contains an official meteor 'logical summary for the year; also a. ynopsis of the weekly crop bulletin for he territory.
 CHURCHES.
 There are five Protestans churches rganized in the territory with a total lumber of ministers of AZ Communal membership, 2,402. Churches, 31- 'alue of church property, S225, ,250. The Catholic church has more members han all the Protestant churches con- ined; one bishop and IT resident