Arizona republican., 1903-10-16

Walter Talbot, Vernon L. Clark, c. H Davidson, T. T. Powers, and w c Foster. A committee of three, Messrs c. H. Davidson, w. H. Robinson and A. F. Spaulding, was appointed to send telegrams of appreciation to various gentlemen. Their work resulted in the following messages, which were filed as quickly as possible, all signed by the committed:
 Oct. 15. 1903 The President of the United States Washington, ?. C.:
 The citizens of Phoenix and Maricopa county in mass meeting assembled to rejoice over the decision of the secre- tary of the Interior to construct the Salt River Valley reservoir. wish to put themselves on record as heartily endorsing your great irrigation policy and assure you of our loyal support to the government in the consummation of it's plans not only in this valley but throughout the arid west.
 ITO Secretary Hitchcock, Washington, D. C.:
 The citizens of Phoenix and Maricopa county in mass meeting assembled de- sire to express their appreciation of what the government has done and is doing for this valley in the construct ion of storage reservoir"
 ''To Chas. b. Wolcott, Director of the Geological Survey, Washington, D. C.:
 The citizens of this city and county in mass meeting assembled rejoice 10 learn that the secretary has authoriz- ed the awarding of contracts for the cement factory, telephone line and oth- CT enterprises preliminary to construc- ton of the Tonto reservoir
 "To F. H. Newell. Chief Photographer of the Geological Survey, Washington, D. C.:
 "The people of Phoenix and Maricopa county in mass meeting assembled are enthusiastic over the outlook for a wa ter storage reservoir and desire to as sure you of their loyalty 10 the gov ernment in this work and of their hearty cooperation, and desire, to thank you personally for your efforts in their behalf
 ITO Arthur P. Davis, Engle. N. NJ:
 Yesterdays dispatches from Wash ington are authority for a mass meet ing this afternoon to rejoice over the order made by Secretary Hitchcock. Personal congratulations of happy people extended to you. Music, speech es and fireworks tonight"
 ITO George H. Maxwell, Chicago. H..
 Here's to the reservoir and Maxwell. The people of the Salt River Valley in mass meeting assembled inform you of their lively appreciation of the efforts you and the irrigation assoF citation have put forth in secur- ing for us the Tonto res ervoir, which advices from Washing ton assure US has been approved by the secretary of the interior. Accept OuI cordial congratulations and thanks. Music, fireworks and speeches tonight. We shall miss you.''
 Eugene Brady O'Neill next moved that the thanks of the community be extended to B. A. Fowler and it was carried with a unanimous yell, follow ed by demand for a. speech. MT. Fow- Ter spoke but for a moment. but it was all meat. He said it. needed no words from him to assure all that he heartily appreciated the sentiments of the vote just taken. It was no time to speak at length on the subject of the reservoir He had only tried to do his duty in the past and expected to continue in the same line. The present was the accom- plishing of only one step ln the great work It now behooves the people to stay with the government Loyalty in whatever it may ask and renew pledges nf honesty and fair play to the end that the plans so ably formed by the inter- for department may be successfully carried out He said it had been stated in the past and he had probably said # himself, that what the people of this valley needed was more civic cohesion. but in view of what he had witnessed ia the last year or two he wanted to take it back It was a lack of this ele- nent that had caused litigation. quar- eels and bickerings in the past. but those things had been largely elinimat- ed, notwithstanding the prophecy that conflicting interests could never be brought together. We have before us he said, year that will try our patience, for there is yet much to be done. but with cooperation and loyal support Of each other with patience and justice to all. we are sure of success.
 In the early evening hours the fir ing of bombs and giant powder. the illumination of the streets with red and blue fire and the playing of the Pion- eer band, filled the streets with thous- ands of people. There were yet other thousands in the rural neighborhoods that had not heard of the glorious news but no postponement of such a proceed ing could occur. The enthusiasm of the people had to find an outlet and at once. That is why the celebration was not postponed for further advertise ment.
 The Hotel Adams has come to be loooked upon as the public forum of the city. Its broad balconies afford the best rostrum for addressing open air assem- blages. Hardly had the city been en- shrouded in the shades of night before It's four stories were blaze of electric lights and preparations were complete for speechmaking and jubilation. The band paraded the various streets, finally ending its march in front of the hotel. where vast crowds had as- sembled.
 At the conclusion of the meeting it enaded the newspaper offices.