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The herald., 1893-10-10
The Saceetwdter dam.

mally recognized this ,~ngress by a cir
cular letter iseued by Hon. w. @.
Gresham, secretary of state, addressed
10 the diplomatic officers of the United
States, directing them to call the atten-
ton of she governments to which they
are accredited to this congress, and re-
questing them to send delegates to it.
This congress promises to be the most
important gathering of persons inter
ested in irrigation which has ever been
convened, and large number of gentle
men who are prominent in the science
OF irrigation have sianifed their inten-
tion OF attending this meeting. The
department of the interior will be rep
resented by an officer who has been
specially detailed for the purpose, and
he has been instructed to impart to the
congress all information in possession OF
the national government on thissvery
important question.
1t is fitting that this congress should
be held in California, for this state con-
tains within its borders irrigation enter
prises which show the highest degree OF
engineering skill, and which have re-
quired in their perfection the expendi-
ture OF enormous sums OF money. Los
Angeles, where the congress- is to be
held. Is the eentar of reoion M rh;eh
a comparative desert quarter of cen
tury ago, but is now a fruitful orchard,
made SO by the genius Of enterprise and
The herald., 1893-10-10

flooding the Gland, but an enterprise
calling for brains, skill, capital and leg
islation, which will give employment to
vast numbers OF people OF all grades Of
intelligence.
The country is go large and its activi-
ties so varied and intense that compare
lively few people living in the east and
wholly dependent upon rainfall for till
ing the soil are aware of the growth of
artificial irrigation in the west and of
the stupendous proportions which it is
destined to assume in the near future.
The effect OF irrigation upon population
and wealth is strikingly revealed in the
comparison of the statistics of seven
counties of California which have not
prscticed irrigation with seven others
which have, covering period of 20
years from 1870 to 1890:
Population OF seven counties
mo frrigation). )............... Alb 67,77S
Population of seven counties
urrlgatOn).. n)............,.....-.4O .4O,64J 2oO, Zoo
The increase in wealth in the same
counties, as shown by the assessed val
uation, is still more marked:
1870. 1890
Seven counties (no
irrlgation). ...$12, ,550,34 $45, OBS, 1922
Seven counties Qrri-
Among the colonies in Southern Cali
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Importance of the subject in increasing
the productiveness of the soil, and 80 of
land values. The, idea of the interna-
tional congress originated in the trans
Mississippi congress held at Ogden,
Utah, in April last, and Los Angeles was
chosen for the point of assembly because
it is the metropolis of Southern Califor-
mia, where artificial irrigation has shown
the greatest resulte and developed more
rapidly than in any other part Of the
world.
The United States government, recog-
nizing the Importance of this source of
industry and wealth, has taken the
matter up, and through the secretary of
state has issued letter inviting the at
tendance OF duly accredited delegates
from foreign nations. Thus this con-
gress is of world wide interest, and will
probably be attended by thousand
delegates. as we'll as by many others,
unofficially drawn to listen to the dis
cussion of the subjects and to see the
great reservoirs, dams and canals OF re-
cent construction in Southern Cali
fornia and Arizona, as well as the beau
tiful groves and park.like cities which
have come into existence through the
effectof irrigation, and are exciting the
admiration OF visitors. The list
OF eubjecte reveals that in the hands of
tho people of America irrigation is not
merely turning water into ditch and
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plated reclamation of million more in
the immediate future. This is enough
to inspire enthusiastic hope in the pos
sibil;ties OF Arizona's horticultural and
agricultural resources and should serve
to excite the deepest interest of our citi-
zens in this congress-.
The congress will no doubt discuss
and, by resolution, adopt and recon-
mend to the congress of the United
States policy by which these lands
may be most easily reclaimed.
Such policy, il simple, practical and
involving little or no cost to the federal
governments, will in all probability be
crystallized into national law, and it
may be that the states and territories
comprised IN the arid section will be
given the reclamation OF these lands.
Now, therefore, /, l.. O.. Hughes, gov
ernor of the territory of Arizona, do
hereby request and urge the people OF
the territory to interest themselves in
the coming congress, both by the dis.
cussion of the subject and recommend
ing to the proper officials the selection
and appointment of delegates specially
qualified to present the views of our
people on the irrigation interests of Ari-
zona, and by their practical experience
sc assist assist IL uEiag tile deliberations TO
successful conclusion.
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
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the president OF the United States to
issue an invitation to foreign govern
ments of countries where irrigation is
practiced, asking them to send dele
gates to the international congress at
Los Angeles; and be 1t furthermore
Resolved, That the Mississippi
states be urged to send representatives
to the congress, and that their respect
i've governments be requested to exert
themselves to make the undertaking
the success which the dignity and inn
portance OF the subject to be considered
merits.
The eubject of irrigation is one that is
rapidly assuming vast proportions in
the United States, particularly so far as
concerns our large extent OF arid lands,
and the success which has attended its
practice therein has naturally caused it's
spread throughout the rainy regions OF
our territory as we'll.
The congress which il is proposed to
convoke at Los Angeles will probably
be attended by thousand delegates
coming from all states of this union
where irrigation is practiced and from
foreign countries more or less directly
interested in the subject. 1t promises,
moreover, to be an important conven-
tion of per0one actively interested in the
development OF the western half of the
The herald., 1893-10-10
IRRIGATION OUR FOUNDATION.

The Secret OF the Stability of the Los
Angeles Irrigated Country.
The convention of irrigators which
meets in Los Angeles today will not be
the last international body to assemble
here.
Los Angeles lie natural center of the
civilization of the southwestern quarter
of the United States. To her west and
south pulses the mighty bosom of the
broad Pacific ocean. To her north great
mountains shut off the last vestige OF
Arctic chill. On the east grand passes
open through the everlasting hills for
her lines OF commerce.
Los Angeles is the only natural open
ing for the grand Colorado basin to the
highway OF nations-the ocean. She is
500 miles nearer the great centers OF
eastern civilization than her northern
rival-the Toll-Taker-by-the-Sea. She
has plenty of vitality in her immediate
surrounding country, rich with fertile
soil and we'll irrigated.
1t is her irrigation facilities that have
made Los Angeles the natural capital of
Southern California ever since her tnnn-
dation in 1881. Her irrigated country
is what has enabled Los Angeles to get
through every cycle OF financial depres-
sion by which che has been beaet. 1t
The herald., 1893-10-10
An irrigation ditch at Riuerside.

fornia which have contributed to pro-
duce this wonderful growth, Riverside is
perhaps the most notable and success
full. In 1860 the site where Riverside
now stands was barren mesa almost
devoid OF cultivation. assessed at valu-
alton of 76 cents an acre, which the
owner sought to have reduced as excese-
i've. Today so or more square miles OF
that once barren land are occupied by
1000 people in what is rather q park
than city, amid orange and lemon
groves, beautified by lawns and flower
gardens, beneath the grateful shade of
palms, peppers, pomegrsnates and fig
trees, adorned by spacious mansions
and yieldsng wealth by the millions
every year. Riverside is rated by
Bradetreets az the wealthiest city per
capitain the United States, having an
assessed valuation of $6,000,000 or an
actual value of SIS, 900, 900, being an av-
erage of $4,000 to each family. All
this has been accomplished with water
handled by the industry and skill of in
telligent capital. The crowning feature
is that not only is Riverside beautiful
city OF comfortable homes, but that it il
the product OF the soil within its own
limits, constantly increasingin produce
tiveness as the trees grow older. Such
results can only be obtained through the
aid of irrigation in districts where valu-
able fruits and nuts can be grown.
1t is not surprising that great inter-
est exists in the subject OF irrigation,
and that millions have been already in
vested in the great reservoirs and dams
at Sweetwatet, Bear valley, Lake Hemet,
Pacoima and elsewhere, and that other
enterprises still more ambitious are un-
der way in this valleys and table lands
tributary to Los Angeles. But Southern
California, though it is the center of ir-
rigation interest by reason Of great sue
cess and development there, is not the
only portion of our country which will
| be benefited by information and skill on
this great subject.
The census reveals that the total land
surface OF the arid region of this coun-
try is 1888, $4,000 acres, of which less
than one-h half Of per cent is at present
irrigated. 1t is estimated that GIG, 6,00O,-
600 acres Of this arid land would pro-
duce crops BY irrigation. This reveals
at once its great national Importance as
means of support for the country'e
rapidly increasing population.
The herald., 1893-10-10
Number of Irrigators and Acres for the
Year 1890.

Number of 1rrigators and Acros for the
Year 1890.
An interesting and important congress
will meet at Los Angeles. California, on
October 10, to sit for five days. This is
the international irrigation congress,
the last session OF which was held at
Salt Lake city in September, 1891, about
700 delegates being present. 1t Is ex-
pected that the Los Angeles congress
will be numerously attended. not only
from all parts Of the United States. but
from foreign countries aB well.
The psople OF the United States have
only just begun to realize the import
anee OF irrigation to this country. The
available government land in the United
States, outside of the arid regions, is al
most exhausted. The time is nearly
gone when Uncle Sam could give every
man farm. What ia left is mostly in
the so-called "desert" regions-those
dry and forbidding stretches of sage
brush and cactus covered land, which
were long believed to be absolutely
worthless but which water, directed by
science. has in many cases transformed
into veritable Edens. 1t is to these re-
gions that those OF the rising generation
who desire to follow Horace Greely's ad-
vice and ''go west" must look for their
independent homes, whore they may
literally sit under the shade of their own
vine and fig tree.
If the man who causes two blades Of
grass to spring up where one grew be-
fore is worthy OF honor, what shall be
said of the man, or men, Who build
Aourishing cities. surrounded by smil-
ing orchards and vineyards, in spots
where few years ago jack rabbit
would have starved to death?
The progress that. has been made in
irrigation development during the past
few years is we'll shown by the following
figures of the area under irrigation in
the various states and territories:
NUMBER or IRRIGAToRs AND AREA IRRr-
GATED IN 1890.
The herald., 1893-10-10

The importance Of this convention is
go great that it cannot well be overesti-
mated. All the questions pertaining to
the science OF irrigation will be called
up and discussed. A general outline of
subjects for discussion has been an
nounced as follows:
Irrigation applied to agriculture, hor-
ticulture, it's ethical and social posslbil-
tiles; legislation, state, national and
International; engineering, securities,
machinery and appliances. These SUBJ
iects will be subdivided and enlarged.
There ia no doubt that the whole Ques-
ton will be discussed from every con-
ceivable standpoint.
From the related experiences of prac-
tical irrigators, engineers, lawy ers,
bankers and manufacturers thus assem-
bled much wisdom will be gathered.
The beneficial results of exchange of
ideas will be far reaching. The irrigator
will return home with an increased
knowledge of his art. The legislator
will better understand the needs of his
constituency. 1t is to be hoped that the
banker will be imbued with greater
degree of confidence, 80 that the epgi-
neer and manufacturer willie employed
in increasing the irrigating capacity of
the country. The lawyer can take care
OF himself in either event.
The tendency will be to produce har-
monious and intelligent action among
irrigators everywhere. and greatly en-
hance the value of their art and advance
their cause.
A majority will come with views more
or less provincial, according as they have
learned in narrow or broad horizon.
u IL L -
these elements before effective work can
ba DONE
The herald., 1893-10-10
IMPORTANT CONVENTION.

It's Effect Will Be to Broaden and HaR-
monize Views of Attendants.
The international irrigation congress,
which assemblies in this city today, is
one of the most important conventions
of this character ever held on this sub
ject in the history of the world. Never
before have delegates assembled from
such a wide range OF territory and go
many different and distant points on the
earth's surface to discuss this question.
Not only are leading states and territor-
les represented, but delegates are pres
ent from Asia, Africa, South America,
Canada, Mexico, Russia, Austria,
France, and possibly Italy. The secre-
tary of the chamber OF commerce esti-
mates that there is an attendance of not
less than 500 accredited delegates. The
convention will cit not less than five
days. The sessions will be held in the
Grand opera house.
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free use Of water through irrigation

free use Of water through irrigation
systems.
No one question is more intimately
connected with the future development
OF the country west of the Missouri
river than the reclamation OF our arid
lands by irrigation. The diversion OF
flowing streams, the storage of water In
the mountains, its carriage down cafiops
and through tunnels, out upon the dry
mesas and valleys, changing them from
parehed plains to fruitful orchards and
rich fields of grass and grain, is subject
worthy the attention OF every citizen,
not only of California, bat of every state
which contains an acre OF arid land or an
inch OF wasting water.
Now, therefore, l, III. H. Markham,
governor Of the state OF California, do
hereby request the people of this state
to encourage all efforts for the promo
tion of the forthcoming congress-, and to
participate in proceedings of the same.
In witness whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
of the state to be affixed at Sacramento,
this the fourth day OF September, in the
year OF our Lord one Thousand eight
hundred and ninety-three.
[sEAL.l II. II. MARKHAM,
Attest: Governor,
4. G. WAITE, Secretary of State.
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ARIZONA TO THE FRONT.
Proclamation aud CircnIar Issued by
Governor L. @. Hughes.
ExRCUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
TERRITORY OF ARIzoNA.l
Whereas. There will be convened at
Los Angeles. CAL, on the 10th day OF
October, 1893. and remain in session for
five days, an international irrigstion
congress, at which leading irrirntionists
OF the United States, Europe, Asia and
Australia WILDE present, and at which
q number of important questions relat--
ing to irrigation law, irrigation securi-
ties, irrigation methods, etc., will be dis.
cussed and determined.
The Importance of this congress has
received recognition from the national
government in a circular letter issued
by Hon. Walter @ Gresham, secretary
Oh state, dated July z, 1898, 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 officer specially detailed to impart to
the congress euch information "a may
be in the possession of the govern mept,
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 al
the states and territories where irrigal
ton 10 carried on and from foreign
countries, where this mode Of agricul-
ture has been experimental with for
years, the discussions will prove of the
highest practical value to every citizen
interested in the development of Ari-
zonn.
There is no question which presents
itself to the western half OF the United
States, especially to our own section,
which is OF greater Importance and
fraught with moro momentous results
than the solution OF the arid land prob
lem. 1t means the reclamation OF many
millions Of acres Of land, the employ
ment Of thousands of people and the
providing of myriads Of families with
farms and homes, resulting in the pro-
duction 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 contem-
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TO PROMOTE IRRIGATION.

Congress to DO Held at Los Angeles.
New York Tribune: The culture of
land by artificial irrigation, already as
Stunning vast proportions in the arid dis
tricts of the west, is to receive marked
attention by an international irrigation
congress, to assemble in Los Angeles.
CAL, next October. This is the first of
its kind to be held in this country, if
not the first of modern times, and will
excite great interest by reason of the
The herald., 1893-10-10

Total ................, ,.54,136 1851 1881
1t is fitting that Los Angeles. the
"City of the Queen OF the Angell,"
should be selected as the meeting place
for this congress. for in the section of
which that city is the commercial CEN
ter irrigation has reached ito greatest
development, and water, backed by
American pluck and perseverance,, has
accomplished greater marvels than in
any other section of the United Sta es,
perhaps the world. Here are Pasadena
and Riverside, beautiful and wealthy
citieso of some 10000 inhabitants each,
upon sites that 20 years ago were valued
at less than So an acre, and were consid-
cred good for nothing but sheep pas
ture. And Los Angeles itself ia good
proof OF the value Of irrigation, for it
has grown within few years from q
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@. M. BRUCE, Secretary OF the Ter
ritory.
The following circular has been for
warded TO all corporations and other
bodies empowered to appoint delegates: !:
EXECUTIVE DEPT, TERRITORY OF ARI-l
IONA. PHGNIx, ARIz., Sep. 17th.}
DEAR SIR: From the enclosed procla-
nation you will observe that an inter-
national irrigation congress is to be con-
vened at Los Angeles, California, on Oc-
tober 10, 1898, and to remain in session
for Eve days.
By the resolution calling such con-
gress together, all states and territories
are entitled to two delegates from each
congressional district and four delegates
at large, these to be appointed by the
governor. In addition, each probate
court, each university or college where
irrigation engineering is taught, and
each chamber OF commerce has the
power to appoint two delegates. Each
agricultural or horticultural association
has the right to send two delegates for
each 100 members or fraction thereof.
and each corporation formed for the
purpose OF promoting irrigation is en-
titled to one delegate. The mayor of
each incorporated city having 2500 or
moro population, and the chief of each
state agricultural or other industrial
school are entitled to seats. with power
to select substitutes.
You are aware of the Importance Of
this gathering. 1t is the first time
that the national government has Off
cially recognized euch body, and the
first time that representatives of for
eign governments interested in the sub
iect of irrigation have been invited to
have representatives present.
No section of the great arid region is
moro interested in the outcome of the
deliberations than Arizona.
| would, therefore, respectfully and
earnestly urge you to appoint the num-
ber of delegates to which you are en-.
titled, and to select men who can attend
and who are best qualified to deal with
the important questions which may
arise. Yours truly,
l.. G. HUGHES,
Governor of Arizona.
The Los Angeles chamber of COM
merce had the management OF prepara-
tion of details for the congress. 1t has
published broadcast circu ars like the
following, besides pamphlet of forty
eight pages on the subject OF irrigation !:
The herald., 1893-10-10

sleepy Mexican pueblo of $1,000 people
to a live and beautiful American me-
tropolis af $4,000 population, and this
increase is due to the development of
the surrounding country by means OF
irrigation.