The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1898

this feature The views OF the members
vary considerably.
An interesting compromise for the cit
uation has been suggested. II would con-
struct two dams. one at La Flor ana one
at a point Just west Of the divide. some
miles east Of La Flor. The eastern dam
would be on higher ground and about
forty feet high.
BY this compromise two basins would
be created Instead OF one and the La flor
dam would become a much less formida-
bic undertaking. The tax upon us
strength and permeabiity would be much
decreased.
This suggested compromise. when fully
worked out may possibly become the com
missions solution OF the problem OF the
western division. should it develop mat
it is feasible in all its aspects and should
no better solution De found. Final con-
illusions on this point. however as weh
as on other important features OF the line
will not be reached until the reports or
the various parties whose work bears so
materially upon The whole canal project
have been made.
J. W. G. Walker and his party have
moved their camp from San Pablo on the
Lajos. and are now several miles turtner
westward. the canal line being cleared IN
land from the lake for about six miles
The party is working under instructions
% determine that the canal line as laid
at present is the only line and the cross
sections are belng run one thousand rect
on either side Of the line.
The canal companys cross sections
were run four hundred feet. The present
survey will consequently result in a topo-
graphical map showing two thousand rect
width across the western division save IN
localities where the higher lands prevails
The present is the dry season on the
western side and It is an open question
whether work on the rainy east side OF
work on the dry west side is preferable
Walkers party has experienced great dif-
nculty In cutting It's way through the
very heavy underbrush. and the progress
has been considerably retarded tn conse'
quence.
The members OF the commission and
Mr.. Menocal. IN going over the country
along the line of the canal few miles II
from the lake few afternoons since be
came involved in a warm argument WIKI
the underbrush and heavy growth OF
trees. and accomplished half mile only
after two hours Of hard work, dragging
their horses after them.
Every imaginable obstacle TO good ensi
neerina work is 20 be found along the
line OF this canal route at some spot OF
other. and many are 10 DO iouhd IL
punches in some localities
The Alert. whose officers are TO make
survey at Brito-similar work 70 mat nov
beinq done bv the officers OF the Newport
~ C.revtoun--arrived at San Juan del SUI
ON the NIGHT Of February I'd. The Aier
Wa. detained al Acapulco on her voyage
down from san Francisco for week y
consequence of the Illness from appendl
Girls of Lieutenant Lucien Young.
Cantain I.entze rode here from San Juai
few DAYS after arrival and consulted
with Admiral walker as 70 the work a
Brito. This will require two, possiol'
three months.
| lieutenant Hanus In his survey an
| sourdines of the big lake has made SOM
interesting and important discoveries
| SURVEYS OF the coast line have developer
| the fact that the shore line Of the lowe
and runs out into the lake I'VE mile
| further than existing maps show IT, II
| other words. the lake al this point IS nv
| miles shorter than II has previously oeel
| held 10 be. -
| Lieutenant Hanus has also found thir
" foot channel running three miles neare
| 10 the san Juan river entrance AT ga
| Carlos than present pans or charts sno"
| This would mean a reduction or thre
| miles I'm the amount Of dredging 70 %
done from the river to deep water IN IN
| lake. -
| These two discoveries will illustrate IN
necessity for "A most searching study o
everv one OF the land and water feature
| Of Nicaragua that can In way bear upo
/ n.lal