There are plenty of troops in the east and…
source date: 1890
availability: public-domain

How long will the philan- thropists of the seat be allowed to dictate the policy of the government of these curses of civilization, these cowardly murderers of hard working citizens and tortures of innocent women and children? Echo answers, and the people grow weary waiting. There are plenty of troops in the east and middle states whose principal occupation is shooting at inanimate targets. Why can’t they be sent to the border to protect the lives and property of the pioneers who are struggling against many adversities, to reclaim a desert country and build up a home for themselves? Here is where they are needed for real business. There is no sense in leaving hundreds of American citizens at the mercy of such mon- sters. They are emboldened in their deviltry by the knowledge that even if they are captured they will be returned to the reservation, and will be cared for at the indirect expense of the relatives and friends of their unfortunate vic- tims. It is a ruinous policy, and until it is changed Indian troubles may be looked for in this section of the west. They should be removed from San Carlos or exterminated.