There are plenty of troops in the east and…
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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.