The herald., 1893-10-12

people, and we intend to develop that
industry, and that OF dRirying, and that
OF fruit growing. But we can'e develop
without irrigation. and we have done
little or nothing in that line. But we
have made start; the government has
appointed me to come here, and we
have been surveying the country to see
what can be done in the way of irrige-
tion.
If had been given little more time
could have prepared more interest
ing article on my country for you. |
am very much obliged to you for hear
ing me thus far, and take this oppor-
tunity of thanking the gentlemen in
charge Of this congress for the kind way
have been received and for the oppor-
tunities have had for obtaining in
formation regarding the subject OF irri-
CATION which the colonies SO much re-
quire. [Applause.
SPIRES RESOLUTION.
A further resolution was presented by
j. H. Spires of California which was re-
ferred to the committee. The resolution.
in the form OF request, read as follows: |:
Resolved, That this congress most
urgently revuests the advancement on
the calendar of the supreme court OF the
United States, for immediate hearing,
the case of Treges, plaintiff in error, vs..
the Modesto Irrigation district, defend
ant in error, for the following reasons:
First-Irrigation bonds have been
issued in the state of California under
the Wright act in excess OF $40, 900, 600,
at least SIS, 600. 600 of which now awaits
purchasers, before the eystems for which
they were issued can be completed.
Second-Many persons now within
such district boundaries are paying
taxes and assessments without having
received any benefits therefrom. and in
many instances are in great danger OF
losing their homes unless prompt relief
can be given.
Third--The early decision by the
United States supreme court Will, ii in
favor of the district, at once and forever
settle the legality of the act as we'll as
the absolute security of the Investment.
When we once satisfy capitalists of the
security of the investment we are sure
of purchasers.
Resolved, That a certified copy of
these resolutions be sent to the clerk OF
the supreme court Of the United States.
EXCURSIONS.
The delegates discussed atsome length
the advisability OF accepting the several
invitations to see the surrounding coun-
try. The arrangements will be COM
pleted today.
MR.. sTEPHENs's PAPER.
B. A. @. Stephens read paper on
irrigation, and congress adjourned until
this morning, when the session recon
venes at 8 80 a. m.
Colonel Davis, governor OF the i'm
perial engineering corps, was introduced
bv Count Comodzinsky at today's con-
gress, who was accompanied by his ac-
complishe5 snd beautiful wife, end who
evidently j)yed the days proct edinga
Col. r. D. Hinton will speak IT,
evening on the nstion's relations to irri-
cation problems.
HON. J. W. PowELL's ADDRESS.
The grand opera house was thronqed
last night to listen to the address of
Maj. J. W. Powell. director of the
United States geological survey.
The meeting was opened by DR.. A.
Dawson, president of the association,
who stated that the use of the opera
house had been kindly rendered the
Los Angeles Science association for the
evening. After few terse, well chosen
emarks he introduced Maj. Powell who
made long address on the Ca4ons OF
the Colorado.
Mai. Powell began hisaddressl by say
ing that the Colorado river was formed
by the junction OF the Grand and the
Green rivers. Here is a region OF
country we'll drained AMI which ex-
tends many miles. The region ia equal
to all the New England, the middle and
one-half of the southern states.
He gave glowing description of the
high plateaus and the deep gorges
thousands OF feet below. There is dis
tinct line dividing the upper and lower
regions. The great cliffs rise to height
of from 1000 to 1000 feet above the lower
valleys.
After giving full comprehensive de-
scription of the formation OF the river
that traverses the Grand Canon of the
Colorado, how above on the snow-clad
plateaus the rivers OF pure water and be-
low the river of mud flow onward, Major
Powell gave beautiful word picture OF
the romantic scenes he witnessed when
making an exploration OF over 900 miles
in the Colorado caf1ons 26 years ago.
The description OF his party's adven.
ture on the Colorado river in etorming
the turbid waters through ths deep,
dark caflons, in which the sunlight
seldom falls, and Bradley's escape in
going over the Cataract falls. elected
much applause. On getting out of the
cafions his men began taking latitude
and longitude to ascertain the location
of the nearest pie. as rations, after three
months' explorations, were about ex
hausted.
The major gave a practical lesson on
geology, which he said would make the
audience sleep well. He described the
science of the formation OF cafions by
rivera, and closed by great praise OF the
Mt. Lowe railway, whose beauties were
the admiration OF the world.
VIM. HAM HALLS BANQUET.
The American Society of Irrigation
Engineers were entertained by VIM. |
Ham Hall last evening. Sufficient
covers were laid and the repast was
greatly enjoyed by the guests.
SANTA ANA RACES.