The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-09-02
NATIONAL IRRIGATORS
A WARM WELCOME EXTENDED
President Carey Sets Forth the Results
Already Accomplished and Those
Still Desired
Associated Press Special Wire.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 1.-After in
termittent showers all night, which wer'
greatly needed, this morning the sun ros
clear and the atmosphere is beaming ane
cool such as Cheyenne usually offers FOL
the pleasure Of visitors.
Delegates to the National Irrigation
Congress continue to come in, but the bulk
OF them will arrive this afternoon or to-
night. Indications all point to very sue.
cessful meeting. Cheyennes pretty little
opera house Is fully decorated with the
products of irrigation in Wyoming, bun
dies of cut corn. sheaves of grain of all
kinds, and vegetable products of irriga ton
being profusely used in the decorations OF
the auditorium and the stage.
It was learned this morning that a bad
washout on the Southern Pacific would de-
lay the arrival of the California, New
Mexico and other delegations from the
Southwest, at least one and perhaps two
days.
Called to Order
Nevertheless the Congress was called 10
order by President j. NJ. Carey at the
hour scheduled. An entertaining address
Of welcome was given by Governor Rich
ards, who briefly reviewed the agricultural
history Of the State and outlined the work
which the Congress might take up of spe-
cial interest to Wyoming. He spoke of our
natural resources, reviewed the mining
situation. the rise and decline of the open
range industry and the substitution Of the
granger for the large stockman.
Irrigation on a small scale had always
been successful. but large investments Of
capital backed up by scientific skill and
strong hope had not vet succeeded in pay
ing a dividend. The reason for this must
be determined by these gatherings Of ir-
rlgators, for all the waters OF the smaller
streams were already appropriated Land
was exceedingly plenty and the water in
the larger streams had as yet hardly been
touched. Ths problem was one involving
not only the settlement Of the arid West,
but was one of great interest 10 the more
densely popula ted East, which must have
an outlet for Its surplus population.
Governor Richards address exhibited a
thorough knowledge of the agricultural
problem Of the West and was heartily ap-
plauded.
Responses TO the Governors address
we're made by Messrs. Logan Of Arizona
Prof. Churchill and Judge Emory Of KaE-
sas. Allen and Dougherty of Nebraska. Dr.
Houng OF Utah and Mr. Field of Colorado.
These responses were all witty and enter
tanning, and Furthermore showed the
earnestness Of purpose which animated the
delegates. Following the responses COM
mittees on permanent organization and
credentials were appointed, one from each
State represented.
An encouraging feature Of the Congress
was found In the presence Of all the Of
flcers as follows:
President, j. M. Carey OF Wyoming; Sec
rotary Frost of Minnesota, Assistant Sec
srtary McCutcheon, and Reading Clerk
Maxson of Nebraska
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session began with the re-
,orts of the committee on credentials and
permanent organization, which were
ldopted.
The following permanent officers were
elected: President, Joseph NJ. Carey, Wyo-
ming; first vice-president, DR.. S. B. Young.
Utah; second vice-president, S. A. Cochran.
south Dakota; third vice-president S. NJ.
Knox, Illinois; o. A. McCutcheon, Michi-
gan, national lecturer; c. H. Maxwell, Cal
fornia, assistant national lecturer; Frank
Bond, Cheyenne, Wyo., press clerk; Pro-
lessor Beeman Of California was elected
assistant minute and recording clerk.
President Carey then delivered a very in
tructive address and thanked the conven-
ion for the honor conferred upon him.
Senator Carey's Address
Senator Carey said that the sessions of
he National Irrigation Congress have left
pehind them lasting impressions and far
rAt he
md the resolutions adopted from time to
ime have brought prominen emily before the
people of the United States the arid and
Nb-arid portions of the country. their pres
mt conditions and what Is required to
transform sections now wholly or partly
Iterile and unsightly into those Of pro-
luctiveness and beauty.
The sessions held and the committees
heretofore appointed have not accomplish
I'd all that could be desired, yet a great
leal has been done. If we examine the
,tatutes of the United States and of the
everal States interested, we will find
hat much useful legislation has been Sc
mred. The files of the two houses of Con-
sress best tell of the interest now mani
,ested in the question which directly con-
.erns the arid States and Territories.
Various bills have been introduced and
considered which directly apply to the
ransmississippi country, many of which
possess great merit. The newspapers and
magazines now give the subjects discussed
n the Irrigation Congresses space and crit
cism.
The delegates to the congresses exchange
neWs and each Is SO necessary to the 9TH
IFS in the discussion of the various ques-
ions that 1t is difficult to determine who of
he different professions and trades repre-
tented becomes the most important factor.
each gives the others the benefit of his
experience and explains his theories there
~ helping to build up sound public senti-
nent.
While there has been much TO discourage,
ret that which has been realized In the
way of legislation should be a sufficient in
.entive for us to continue our efforts.
Unfortunately, only compare tiyely
mall number Of the people of the United
hates comprehend the extent Of that part
# the United States which requires for
agricultural purposes artificial irriga ton.
Il the arid portions were separated from
he other part of the United States I.
could, In Itself, be an empire and would
m the maps of the world, appear ana he
much greater territory. This great area
ould be divided into nearly forty political
divisions, each of which would be of .ha
aze of the Empire State
Approximately, three-tif.hs of The t.rri
DRY of the United States, exclusive of Alas.
"a, is directly Interested In the subtects
fhch this congress- will co1vda.