Year: 1875

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 them with death and destruction i

 they did go to the Gila?

 Let Capt. Ogilby and his satellites

 answer these questions. 1 can prove

 by white men that these reports wer'

 circulated and the Inlians are ready tC

 repeat them at any time. In the fac'

 of all these facts, does it seem to have 1 been difficult to convince the Indian!

 that it was "to secure their best in l terests" " that the move was made

 And further: WThs did Capt. Ogilby

 tell me before 1 left San Carlos, that ht thought I could move the Indians

 without trouble, and then in his repor

 as published in The Miner, state tha

 he anticipated trouble, and so sent ; dispatch to Major Worth not to take any action? Why did Capt Ogilby tel me at Camp Apache, that he had hearC nothing from his Department regard ing the removal of the Indians; tha as soon as the matter was referred tC him, he would sanction the removal when already he had sent in his veto tc the move!

 The Miner of August 20, argues that " the removal of Indians is very detri mental to the tribes so moved" This is the voice of those officers who claim to be the champions of the per secuted Indians If these men mean and feel what they say, why then do they now attempt another removal of the Camp Apache Indians? Why do they use every effort to return them to the White mountains? Why do they send runners here and to old Camp Goodwin to inform the Indians that if they do not return to Camp Apache, they will be brought back with the troops? Why do they tell them l am a liar and had no orders or right to re- move them? Who are they that want to use force? Who are they that threaten the Indians with destruction and death, if they dare to obey their lawful Agent? Why does Mr. Morford, sworn officer of the Interior Depart ment, go to Camp Apache with a copy of the orders of the Hon. Commission CT of Indian Affairs for the removal of these Indians, in his possession, and there join that set Of unprincipled usurpers, and with them ignore the Commissioners orders, and exert every effort to defeat the purposes of his own Department?

 Although self and ambition led me to San Carlos, yet neither now detain me in this position. Could I now va cate my office without the appearance of shirking duty and evading trouble, censure and contest, and cOnsign the care of these Indians to some strong, energetic man, would do It at once, gladly, but I believe with Longfellow that it is

 Better like Hector In the field to die,

 Than like the perfumed Paris turn and fly

 So while censure and opposition confront me, 1 shall attempt to hold my ground, and continue as I have been heretofore firni and unrelenting.

 Notwithstanding the difficulties and collisions that have crowded into the last year, I can nevertheless recall many pleasing memories and associa tions, and have formed not a few firm attachments for San Carlos and her Tn habitants. As to whether these attach ments have been reciprocated on the part of the Indians, every man may satisfy himself by actual observation and as to whether they wish to see me leave, can also be ascertained with but little trouble. Under these circumstan. ces, 1 can justly claim a deep interest in these Indians without being cOnsid cred sentimental, and 1 should much regret to see a rash change here that would tend to dishearten and disorgan. ize. And here I will refer to my An nual Report for 1874, in which will be found the following remark:

 It is my opinion that the frequent change of agents and the constant drift ing between military and civil rule to which the Indians on this reservation have been subjected during the past two years, cannot result otherwise than detrimental to the general interest and proper discipline of any tribe or community of individuals.

 My experience during the year that has elapsed since that report was writ ten, has thoroughly convinced me that my opinion in this matter was cor rect one; and if the people of Arizona and the Interior Department are not also satisfied, then let them again re turn to the "changing fashion," and see how soon they will exchange peace for war, and safety for uncertainty but my interest in these Indians and in the Territory, in which I hope to reside permanently, prompt me at this time to enter my protest against that fatal custom of appointing too many agents for the same reservation.

 The Miner of August 20, argues that "t the masslng of tribes together that have been at war is apt to lead to trou- ble." This 1 beg leave to dispute. On this reservativn, the Yumas are en- emies to the TontOs; the San Carlos Indians to some of the White mountain