The Eddy current., 1899-04-01
". J. BUYAN'S OPINION.
Says the PeCOs Valley VIII Attract
immigration from the fast.
NJ WENT OWR Tnt wllIV TnOROuOHlv

Hon. william jennings Bryan, Dem.
oeratic candidate Tor the presidency
after visit 10 Eddy and the Pocos
valley, Ia an ofilcial interview, stated
Il am very glad, indeed, 10 have
seen the PecOs valley. ] had heard OF
the development Of the resources Of the
valley before entering New Mexico, and
at all the places visited after coming
into the territory. You certainly have
great possibilities. / have seen more
OF the country about Eddy than abou,
Roswell owing TO the fact that my stay
In Roswell was very brief. l was very
much surprised At the magnitude Of
the plans OF the irrigation company.
They surpass IN scope anything that
have ever heard or read Of, and as far
az can judge they are perfect Ia
every detail One must admire the
genius which has conceived and the
energy which has carried out these
plans.
"Tho land about Roswell has been
longer IN cultivation and shows what
can be accomplished, with time and ex-
perlence, all along the valley. The
display OF fruits and vegetables, to-
gother with other products OF the val
ley, has 10 be seen 10 be appreciated.
They cannot be described 20 a person
who has not actually seen what has
been grown there.
"Tho subject OF irrigation Is OF grow.
ing Importance all over the United
States. and IN my own state, Nebraska
When there was plenty OF land whlcf
could be taken up and cultivate NY
natural rainfall irrigation was little
thought OF, but now when tho desirable
land 10 about all gone, tho reclamation
OF gf' land Is becoming a matter Of
much Importance ! have been espe-
clally interested IN one phase Of tho
subject In my judgment the strength
of q nation lies largely In It's agrlcul-
tural population, and irrigation gives
an opportunity for the development OF
the very highest class OF agrlculturista.
Tho crop IL certain where Irrigation "
practiced and small area ot land Ia
far more productive than when de-
pending upon a cnDricious rainfall.
This invites small holdings. and farm
ers live near together. 90 that their
children can have the advantage of Q
social llfe. and nj the same time enjoy
superior sch ol advantages. which are
lmpcsslhle where farmers I've long dis
tnrceB apart
~ have been pleased 10 note the
high standard ~ intelligence among
your people, and 7 expect 10 SEQ that
standard rnlsed as the valley becomes
moro ihlcklv populated, Eddy and
Roswell are fully ~ 20 their s"""ounh.
as the valley lmnroves. YOUR Gil
MATE rs ONE or YOUR GREATEST
ADVANTAGES. and while DO moi
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RA RAA
care 10 mako any comparison with
other health resorts. have nc
doubt In my mind that before
tons this valley, with rs bracinR nir
and mild wintegs. VIII become p -.st
tarium FOR those am'stod ,.,,h 49,.
yarions forms oi lun~ .,,,.,sin, yc",
ls''euue p'"'o' - you against the rigoi
ol "lh'e while your altitude pu1rds
'"' rrom excessive summer heat
Taking my visit ns whole. con-
sldorlng tho iancs and nroductg I have
seen. tho rrrritrfa ~ iho water sun.
ply and nii other features hese have
no hesl'rtlon IN stating 'hst The Pecos
WILEY should attract thousands Of
thrifty farmers from the thlckly set
tied north md east