Report / Of The / Governor Of Arizona / To The / Secretary Of The Interior / 1894

Hughes, L.C.

Published by Govt. Printing Office; Washington DC; 68 pp.; Wraps; F-; nc/1894, 1894

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Herd=140 _____Excellent annual report submitted by Governor Hughes and signed on the front cover "Compliments of / L.C. Hughes"._____ . _____ In it he describes all economic aspects of the territory for the year, including agricultural, mining and educational developments and prospects. _____ Of considerable interest is the long section describing conditions and temperament of various Indian tribes still resident, the Navajo, Pima, Papago, Maricopa, Mohave and Apache._____ . _____ Special attention is given to those bands which have been removed. _____ ._____"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 removal of these Indians to fort sill, Ind. T., and 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 . The traditions, history, experience, fancied or real injuries suffered 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 inflame 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.". _____ There is also discussion of a "roving Apache outlaw" known simply as "The Kid." Who, despite having had no documented crimes assigned to him, carries a $5000.00 reward on his head. _____ There is a minor soil stripe across the rear cover. _____ Not in WorldCat (04/21). _____. Seller Inventory # 23202

Bibliographic Details

Title: Report / Of The / Governor Of Arizona / To ...

Publisher: Govt. Printing Office; Washington DC; 68 pp.; Wraps; F-; nc/1894

Publication Date: 1894

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition