The Florence tribune., 1900-04-07
SAN CARLOS RESERVOIR.
Letter from Hon. George H. Maxwell, Executive Chairman National Irrigation Associa-
 tion.
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NATIONAL IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION, !
 CHICAGO, ILL, March 26. 1900. |

NATIONAL IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION, !
 CHICAGO, ILL, March 26, 1900. Chas. D. Reppy, Esq, Florence, Ariz.
 DEAR SIR:-I have just received your favor of the 18th inst, on my re- turn this morning from Washington l left Chicago last Thursday afternoon.
 On reaching Washington ascer- tained tha. in my absence the matter of an item of appropriation in the h. dian Bill for beginning the work of construction on the San Carlos dam, had been considered somewhat hurried ly in committee and rejected because of the fear that the Florence canal peo- pie were behind it and would obtain the principal benefits.
 This does not by any means indicate to my mind that we will not succeed in getting the reservoir built, but it would be very desirable to have the facts in reference to the Florence canal put in such shape as to remove the misapprehension which it would seem as though some one had created in the minds of the committee as to the rela- tion of the Canal company to the situa- tion.
 It seems as though everything hay ing any connection with irrigation is looked upon with deeply rooted sus- picion at Washington. There have been so many schemes and jobs put through with reference to the pub lie lands that eastern Sena tors and Mem bers of the House are very suspicious, and must coneede there is some ground for their attitude.
 think the first thing to be done now is to satisfy the Members of the Indian committee in both the Senate and the House that there is no "job" or scheme" behind the San Carlos dam, but that it is genuine and meri- torious proposition.
 am informed that there is now in Washington a gentlemen, who former ly resided in Florence-I think he is a Presbyterian Minister, but cannot for the moment recall his name, who has been doing most excellent work in securing favorable attention to the San Carlos proposition.
 hud an interview with Mir. Norton on Saturday and he is a very broad gauge man, and I am satisf ed will help us in any matter which he is sure is worthy of his support. He is from Ohio, and Mir. J. A. Sliger, of Pasadena, and his family are also from Ohio and have mutual friends with Mir. Norton and have been corresponding through them with view of interesting him in the subject for U considerable time past.
 enclose a certificate of membership in the National Irrigation Association and earnestly hope that you will rot fail to attend the coming session of the National Irrigation Congress to be held in Chicago next November, 8 nd will make strong effort to secure a large attendance from your neigh bor- hood. This session of the Irrigation Congress ought to be an outpouring of the West to bring to the attention of the East the gigantic possibilities of development of which the arid region is capable and the colossal benefits that would accrue to the East from it's development. Chicago is the common ground where we cau unite with them and bring together the East and the West in support of the broad national policy, which will accomplish this result. Very truly yours,
 GEORGE H. MAXWELL.