Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-28
NIscLllAkEous REcoRp.
SALVATION Of Nlsenra FnIIs.

The report Of the international Water
ways Commission in relation 10 the con-
ditions now seriously threatening Niagara
Fslls, a summary Of which was printed
In Every Evening Of Saturday last, should
awaken Congress 10 the necessity of
prompt action, in co-operation with the
Canadian government, for preserving
these falls, which constitute one Of the
great wonders Of the world, from COM
plete destruction
It is clearly established by the obser-
vations Of this commission that the do
pletion Of the water flow Of Niagara River,
for manufacturing purposes, has reached
the limit, and that further Entertainments,
as contemplated by other manufacturing
enterprises, would threaten 70 leave the
American Falls mass Of beetling cliffs,
with only a few trckling rills where now
a mighty volume Of water thunders into
the depths Of the gorge. This depletion
would also strip the cataRcts Of their
tumbling foaming torrent, leaving them
nothing but a droary stretch Of bare rocks.
Surely, when such disastrous conditions
threaten it is time for steps 10 be taken
in the direction Of absolutely preventing
further encroachments.
The visitor 10 Niagara Of twenty years
ago who returns today will see many
wonderful changes, which only serve to
emphasize the necessity Of preserving the
falls intact. The former reign Of clamor-
ous and cheating hack drivers has given
way to an organized system Of coach ser
vice at reasonable rates, controlled by the
commission now having in charge the
falls on the American side and the reser-
walton park. For fare Of IS cents the
visitor may now take the tour of the re
servation- Goat Island, Three Sisters
Islands, Cave Of the Winds, &c.-on re-
servation coaches, leaving one vehicle
at one place Of interest and rosuming the
journey by another, thus taking in the
entire trip in The most leisurely manner
for a single fare. The river and gorg,
trolley route now takes the visitor, for th,
sum Of ono dollar, down the river on tn,
Canadian side and up on the American
side, passing in full view of the whirlpool
and the great rapids, with stations wher
passengers may alight and view thesr
wonderful attractions at leisure, resum
ing the journey on the following car
without the payment Of extra fare.
These extraordinary conveniences, com
bined with the vast increase in travelling
facilities from all parts of the country
have resulted in bringing Niagara Fall
much nearer to the people than they wer
twenty or more years ago. All the NOR
reason, therefore, why they should b
preserved in their present majesty, an
not ruthlessly sacrificed to the sordi
demands Of money making. The visitor
Of a year now number more than 100000
and the total will increase yearly, unles
the great attraction Of the falls shall b
ruined.
Public sentiment in the United State
demands the preservation Of Niagar
Falls Public sentiment in Canada is /
full acoond. To take the steps necessar
10 preserving them from further assaults
international action must be had. III
subject having been laid before our Cor
gress, il would be criminal folly TO tres
it with indifference. An lnternationi
Commission. clothed with full power
the premises, should be provided by Il
joint action Of our government and q
government Of Canada. No question
expense or expediency should be pc
mitted to interfere with this imperati'
work.