Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-09-29
Proclamation by the Gov
ernOr.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
TnnnIrnnX or AnIynN A


wHEaEAs, There win be convened ct Los
Angeles. California, on the 10th day OF October,
1873, and remain In session for five days, an
International Irrigation Congress, at which
leeding irrigationists Of the United states, Eu.
rope, Asia and Australia will be present, and al
which number OF important questions relat.
avg 10 irrigation law, irrigation securities, lrd
cation methods, etc., win be discussed and de.
termined.
The importance OF this congress has received
recognition from the national government in a
circular letter issued by the Hon. Walter Q,
Gresham secretary OF state. dated July 7th.
1893, inviting the attendance Of representatives
from all foreign governments interested in the
subject OF irrigation. the department OF the
interior wan be represented by an oficer spe-
clRlly detailed 10 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
mented with for years, the discussions win
prove OF the highest practical value to every
citizen Interested in the development Of Ar.
u .
zona StG
There Is no question which presents itself 70
the western half Of the United states, espe-
eially 10 our own section, which is OF greater
importance and iranght with more moment
Gus results than IL 9 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 ns RAIDS
OF families with farms and homes, resulting in
the production Of untold wealth.
Our people can point with pride TO 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 TO inspire enthusiastic hope in the
possibilities OF Arizonas Horticultural and
agricultural resources and should serve to ex
cite the deepest interest Of our citizens in this
congress.
The congress viii 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,
will III all pro liability be crystalized into ma
tional law, and 1t may be that the states and
territories comprised in the arid section win be
given the eclelnation OF these lands.
Now, therefore, |, L. @. Hughes, governor OF
the Territory OF Arizona, do hereby request and
urge the the people OF the territory 20 interest
themselves in the coming congress, both by the
discussion Of the subject and recommending to
the proper officials the selection and appoint.
ment OF delegates specially qualified 10 present
the views Of our people on the irrigation inter.
csss OF Arizona, and By their practical expe.
riepce to assist in bringing the deliberations TO
aspccessful conclusion.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great
seal Of the Territory to be Affixed at
tsEALl Phoenix, this the eleventh dsv Of
September, In the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-three.
L. G. HUGHES,
Attest; Governor.
o,M.BRU Secretary OF the Territory.