Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1898-06-01
THE ARIZONA CANAL
~. J. Murphy Speaks Of the
Work of Reorganization.
The improvements Involve a Power
PLANT. an Extended System, and
Probably q Reservoir.

The reorganization of the Arizona
Canal and the Arizona improvement
companies is the most important event
in the history of Phoenix. 1t insures
not only greater irrigation facilities,
the want of which has always been the
only drawback OF this region, but it
also involves an electric power plant
which will be of the greatest direct
benefit to the people of Phoenix.
Mr.. w. j. Murphy, who returned
from the east on Sunday night, was
resentative of The Republican OF
the work of reorganization, of which
readers of the telegraphic columns of
The Republican have obtained an out
line, Mr.. Murphy stated briefly that
it was progressing very satisfactorily.
'The committee" said he. has had
some serious difficulties to overcome
in formulating plan that would not
only maintain the present consolida
ton of the system. but cement it more
closely together and at the same time
satisfy the interests and preserve the
equities of all concerned. In this
the committee has been successful,
and at a general meeting of the bond
holders held in New York on the 23d
inst a substantial m ltOT ty of NJ the
issues assented to the plan, which
guaranteed it's consummation There
remains now simply to formulate the
organization OF the new company. and
the decree of sale usual in such cases.
The prompt success in this reorganiza
ton is important to all classes here
and very gratifying. The plans of the
new organization are sufficiently com
prehensive and are intended to rach
the best results that can be secured by
the perfect union of water and soil in
this marvellous climate"
In reply to an inquiry regarding the
extent and character of the improve
ments of the new system to be intro
duced now, Mr.. Murphy continued:
Provision has been made in the
plan for the further development OF
the water system of the north side,
and for utilization of water power.
The plan for further development in
cludes the enlargement of the main
canals and laterals to a sufficient size
to permit he largest user Of water dur
ing the seasons of the year when
water is most abundant. This also
necessitates some changes at the
additional headgates and a thorough |
dredging of the channel. For this
purpose large dredger will be pro-
vided. but in the meantime the work |
will be begun by use of smaller |
dredger, which will be set at WORK at ,
once
Of the electric plans prof osed to be !
PIT in, Mr. Murphy said: The plan |
also includes the utilization Of the |
water power both at the falls on the |
Arizona canal and other points. On |
the completion of the power plant the
company will deliver power in Fhoe.
nix to supply purchasers at wholesale.
On the subject of a reservoir, MT.
Murphy said: 1.-The question OF the i
of reservoir dam is re-
ceiving serious consideration, and for
the first time in the history of the
valley it seems that the use of one OF
the large reservoir sites in the noun
tains above us is practically assured.
It may be taken for granted that when |
The work shall have been undertaken
by the gentlemen now connected with
this reorganization, it will amount to
a guarantee of its completion. They
are financially able to do whatever
they undertake beyond any peradven-
ture.'
Regarding the enlargement and fur
Their development of the system it Is
at this time to definitely |
describe it's extent, but it is probable |