Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-09-28
Proclamation by the Gov
ePnOP.
ExEcu TIVE DEPARTMENT,


WHEREAS, There wi be convened at Los
Angeles, California, or the 10th day of October,
1903, and remain In SCI sion for Eve days, an
International Irrigation Congress, at which
leading igrieationists Of the United States, Eu-
ropo. Asia and Australia will be present, and al
which a number Of impt Gtant questions relat-
ing 70 irrigation law, Irrigation securities, Irri-
CATION methods, etc., viii be discussed and de;
termined.
The Importance OF thi congress has received
recognition from the nat ional government In a
circular letter issued b = the Hon. Walter q.
Gresham secretary Of Late. dated July It'll,
1893, inviting the attendance Of representatives
from all foreign governments interested in the
subject OF irrigation, The department OF the
interior win be represented by an oficer spe-
cially detailed to impart 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
OF 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
rnented with for years, the discussions will
prove OF the highest practical value to every
citizen interested in the development Of Arr.
zona.
There IA no question which presents itself to
che western half OF the United States, espe-
ciaIly to our own section, which is OF greater
importance and franght with more moment
Gus results than II solution of the arid land
problem. II means the reclamation OF many
million acres Of land, the employment! Of thou
sands Of people, and the providing OF mJriads
OF families with farms and homes, resulting in
the production Of untold wealth. g
Our people can point with pride 70 the
wonderful results which have been Gchieyed
by irrigation within our own borders, In the
reclamation of over half a million acres OF
land and the contemplated reclamation of q
million more In the immediate future. This is
enough 10 inspire enthusiastic hope In the
possibilities OF Arizona'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 policy BY which
these lands may be most easily reclaimed.
Such policy. II simple, practical, and inyolv-
ing little or no cost to the federal government,
will in all pro ability 5e crystalized into ma
tional law, and 1t may be that the states and
territories comprised IN the arid section win be
given the reclamation OF these lands.
Now, therefore, l, l.. 9. 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
tho proper officials the selection and appoint
I mantof delegates specially qualified to present
the views OF our people on the irrigation inter.
ests OF Arizona, and BY their practical expe,
rience 10 assist In bringing the deliberations to
asneeessful conclusion.
In witness whereof, / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great
seal Of the Territory to be affixed at
lsEALl Phoenix, this the eleventh day OF
September. 10 the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
ninety three.
L.C. HUGHES,
Attest; Governor.
C.M. BRucE, Secretary Of the Territory.