Arizona republican., 1893-09-30
Proclamation by the Gov
ernOr.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
TEnnInnnA nE A nIlnMI A


wHEREAs, There viii be convened at Los
Angeles. California, on the 10th day Of October,
1898, and remain in session for i've days, an
International Irrigation Congress, at which
leading irrigAtionists OF the United States, Eu-
rope. Asia and Australia will be present, and ct
which number OF important questions relat-
ing TO irrigation law, irrigation securities rri.
CATION methods, ETC., win be discussed and de-
termined. - 81
The Importance OF this congress has received
recognition from the national government in q
circular letter issued by the Hon. Walter q.
Gresham secretary Of state. dated July 7th,
1904 inviting the attendance of representatives
from all foreign governments interested in the
subject Of irrigation. The department of the
interior will be represented by an oficer spe-
oially detailed to impRrt to the congress such
information as may be IN the possession Of the
government, obtained by surveys which have
been carried on for several years by the United
States geological survey under and by direction
iof the government,
AS delegates will be present from all the
states and territories where irrigation Is car
ried on, and from foreign countries, where
this mode of agriculture has been expert.
mented with for years, thu discussions will
prove OF the highest practical value to every
citizen Interested IN the development OF Ari-
IONA.
There Is no question which presents itself to
the western half Of the United States, espe-
cially to our own section, which is OF greater
Importance and iranght with more moment
sous results than II e solution OF the arid land
problem. II mans the reclamation OF many
million acres II land the employment Of thou
Bands Of people, and the providing Of my RAIDS
OF families with farms and homes, resulting in
the production OF untold wealth.
Our people can point with pride 10 the
wonderful results which have been achieved
by irrigation within our own borders, in the
reclamation Of over half million acres Of
land and the contemplated reclamation Of q
million more In the immediate future This is
enough 20 inspire enthusiastic hope in the
possibilities OF AriEona's horticultural and
agricultural resources, and should serve to ex
cite the deepest interest of our citizens in this
congress,
The congress will no doubt discuss and by
resolution adopt and recommend to the con.
gress Of the United States a policy by which
these lands may be most easily reclaimed.
Such policy II simple, practical, and involv.
Ing little or no cost TO the federal government,
win ia all pro liability be crystalized into ma
tionel law, and 1t may be that the states and
territories comprised In the arid section will be
given the reclamation OF these lands.
New, therefore, l. L. C. Hughes, governor OF
the Territory of Arizona, do hereby request and
urge the the people Of the territory to interest
themselves In the coming congress, both by the
discussion Of the subject and recommending to
the proper officials the selection and appoint
mept of delegates specially qualified TO present
the views OF our people on the irrigation inter
ests OF Arizona, and by their practical expe.
Renee 10 assist in bringing the deliberations to
asuccessful conclusion.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great
seal OF the Territory to be sfHxed at
lsKALl Phoenix, this the eleventh dav OF
September, In the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
ninety three,
L.C. HUGHES,
Attest Governor.
., NJ. BRUCE, Secretary Of the Territory.