Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-09-19
Col. Hampson's Good Fortune.

All of the old timers in ArizoCa will
| remember Col. j. II. Hsmpeon as one OF
the most genial and successful of all the
| railroad builders en- the Pacific coast
Through his genius as q railroad con-
tractor, he laid here the foundation OF
the fame and good fortune that hiss
since followed him everywhere. The
money he msde in Arizona he invested
here IN lands aod cattle; bis ranch in
teresis being among the largest in the
territory. Col. Hampson's friends will
be g,ad to learn that he has been as euc-
ceesful in Mexico, bis present home, as
be was in Arizona where erything he
touched turned into gold. We repro
duce the following paragraph concern
ing Col. Hamrson from long interview
of Mr.. Brewster Cameron in the San
Antonio Express, descriptive of trip
through picturesque Mexico:
Il had the pleasure in Mexico of
meeting Col. j. II. Hsmpson, who is
known throughout the Un ted States as
the prince OF railway builders. He il
president OF the Mexico, Cusrnavsca &
Pacific railway. that is now being rapid
ly built from the City of Mexico to AGA
pulco, the best hsrbor on the Pacific
coast. This is the most important IN
finished railroad in Mexico, both for
commercial and military purposes. It's
completion will Immediately restore the
ancient commercial prestige of the port
of Acapulco. A branch road will con-
meet this line with the Gustemalan from
tier, which will make II immensely ser
viceable to the Mexican government for
strategic purposes.
1.-The high esteem in which Col.
Hamyson is held by President Daz is
proof that that great statesman sppre-
crates the services of those who have
substantially contributed to the mate
,ial devel )pment of our sister republic.
Col. Hampson has already taken his
place in history as the greatest railroad
builder that Mexico has ever known.
His roa i to Acapulco. which will be the
GROWING work of his life. will not only
traverse country that is rich in coal
and all OF the Minerals, but one that
plouuces in tropical abundance all of
the agricultural and horticultural pro-
ducts that thrive in the republic. 1t
alec travsrses region that lie beautiful
beyond description in every variety
OF scenery, portions OF the line being
the most picturesque in Mexico. The
road rises from sea level at Acapulco to
l0,700 feet at Tres Mariss, its present
terminus, where we took ten horse
coach for Cuernavacs. l shall never
forget the stsge ride down the steep
mountain side tn Cuernavsca, or the
ravishingly beautiful colors of the land
scape that spread out like a panorama
in the valley below US. From Cuerna-
vgca, looking up, We saw Tres Msrias,
from whence we had come, towering
above the clouds. In another direction,
high above the clouds, are the white crests
OF the two great mountains OF Mexico,
Popocatapetal and Ishtischiwstal. whose
peaks are covered with eternal suoT.
"No language con describe the beau
ties of the valley of Ouernsvacs, as seen
in every direction from the roof OF the
governors palace, a building that was
erected by Cortez. Cuernavaca was not
only the home OF Cortez, but It was the
winter home Of Msximi!lian. Adjoining
mis- former residence is a magnificent
garden, which was built by a wealthy
miner at an expense of 81, 100000. Faith
or time has laid heavy hand on the ar
tificial beauties OF this lovely spot, but
it's former splendors will shine through
the ruins as long as the garden en-
dures."