The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-02-27
GRATIFYING REPORTS.


Pioneer Irrigation District will
carefully read and reflect on the
report on the condition of the Dis.
trict made by Mr.. A. J. Wiley, and,
also, give due consideration to the
supplemental report made by Messrs
Boyd and Weymouth.
Mr.. Wiley's report clearly points
out why the cost of construction
has been greater than the original
estimates made by himself, there.
fore explanation is entirely uncalled
Tor. 1t is proper to point out,
however, that if the increased cost
had resulted from incompetency or
dishonesty, MFR. Wiley had every
reason for fully exposing the
facts. He occupies distinguished
position in his profession. He has
acquired very high reputation for
ability and integrity. He was en-
ployed to make the original esti-
mates, and when the cost was seen
to be materially greater than his
estimates, it became a matter of
professional pride with him to as.
certain the true cause. Even if so
disposed, he could not afford to
cover up any extravaganza, incom.
potency or dishonesty, because, to
save his own reputation, he was
Obliged to show that the work
could be done according to his
original estimates if the thing were
possible.
Z His investigation demonstrated
that. while his estimates were prac-
tically correct at the time they
were made, they could not apply to
the time when the work was &C
tually done, AS indicative of the
accuracy of his original estimates,
1t is pointed out that the quantities
OF material actually moved conform
very closely to his calculations.
This fact also confirms the accuracy
Of Engineer ,Hedden's measure
ments, Mr.. Wiley points out one
or two notifications of his plans
made by Mr.. Hedden, and approves
OF them, particularly those relating |
to change of slope and lowering of
grade at the head of the Phyllis. |
The report is very full and COM
plete in detail and constitutes a
splendid tribute to Mr.. Heddeu's
ability and integrity as also to Mr..
Wiley's candor and fairness. Itcer-
talnly ought to be gratifying to the
people to receive such assurance
that their affairs are being we'll and
honestly managed.
The report made by Messrs.
weymouth and Boyd is mainly a
candid and unqualified confirmation
OF Mr.. Wiley's findings. They,
however, went into the investiga-
ton of the books and accounts of
the District more infinitely than did
MT. Wiley, whose investigation
was more particularly directed TO
expenditures for construction work.
he went into that thoroughly, as also
did Messrs. Boyd and Weymouth;
but the latter gentlemen also exam.
ined closely into the general expense
or maintenance accounts. Going
over and checking off each particular
Item OF expenditure. They were
thus able to report on all financial
conditions from the point of actual
knowledge. These gentlemen were
Seiecteo IRON the farmers of the
District, and, no doubt, merit the |
confidence which was reposed in
them. They report an entirely
satisfactory condition of affairs, and '
found nothing wrong, except one J
or two slight clerical errors, which
we are able to say has resulted
In no loss to the District.
Upon the whole, the investiga- q
ton has been good thing, and 1
should be recognized as a prece- I
dent. We would suggest that,
hereafter, about the first of each Il
year. the people select a committee e
o carefully go over and fully report a
1pon the Districts financial affairs d
THOMPSON EXPLAINS q