The Washington times., 1910-09-26
LAND RECLAMATION
UNDER DISCUSSION
Eighteenth Annual Conven-
ton of National Irriga-
ton Congress Convenes.

PUEBLO, Colo, Sept -26-For the sec
/ Ond time II the history Of the organiza-
ton, and for the first time since Il be-
came one Of the leading expOnents in the
country Of national development, the
State Of Colorado viii entertain the Ma
tiOnaI Irrigation Congress The eigh
teenth annual session Of the congress
began in this city today and viii con-
tinue until Friday.
During that time much important &C
ton is expected to be taken looking to-
ward the reclamation of the vast unset
tied territory OF the West that but
awaits the touch Of water TO yield
abundant crops Of greatest variety
Not since the beginning Of the move
ment looking toward Govern nent aid IN
a vast scheme Of irrigating arid regions,
has so much interest been taken In the
meetings OF the irrigation congress and
during the four days session irrigation
and its kindred subjects. forestry and
colonization. VIII not only be discussed
but practical illustrations OF what ir-
rigaticn IS doing for the West will be
given
Private Enterprises
Private enterprise in irrigation work
Tomorrow morning has been set aside
for the discussion Of this subject
Wednesday will be devoted largely to
the consideration Of drainage, agricuI-
turaI and Industrial conditions. CUES
lions most intimately connected with
water and its uses viii be taken up
1luE--I-l- morning
Legislation VIII be discussed Thurs
T-r- -e -frrr9f-
day. VIII be devoted TO the election Of
differs and the transaction Of other
business, including the selection Of a
meeting place for next year. For this
honor several cities are entered in E
spirited contest, including Milwaukee,
Kansas City. Fort Worth, san Fran
and St Louis
The initial feature Of the program
was a monster industrial parade this
participated in by all the coun-
ties and districts Of Colorado and sew
eral Of the neighbOTing States. The for
NAL opening of the congress took place
this afternoon. r. NJ InSinEeT, Of SpO-|
kane, chairman of the executive com
mittec. called the gathering 70 order
and introduced P J Dugan. chairman
OF the Colorado board Of control Du-|
gan delivered the Introductory address.
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the importance OF the gathering and OF
the movement which II represents.
Shafroth's Welcome
Governor Shafroth delivered. an ad-
dress Of welcome in behalf Of the State
OF Colorado and Mayor Fugard ex-I
tended a similar greeting for the city
u Pueblo The response for the visi-
tors was Incorporated in the annual ad-
dress Of the president. B. a. Fowler.
Of Phoenix, Ariz. Reports Of the ex-
sCutive committee and OF the several /
officers occupied the remainder Of the
initial session.
Delegates TO the congress continue to /
pour into the city, every train arriving
this morning bringing in hundreds In
-erested in the work. Included among
the visitors are the governors Of sew
eraI States. a number OF United States
Senator's and Representatives. in Con-
sress. railroad presidents, scientists, /
agricultural experts, and others.
one Of the most noticeable features Of I
the present congress IS its highly repre- /
sentative character Heretofore the at
tendance has been confined largely 10
Of the Western States
The present gathering, however. in
-lUdes representative not only Of all
sections OF the United states but OF !
many parts Of Canada and Mexico. A
number OF expert agTiCulturisrs and If
-igaticniSts from Europe are also here
IN response TO special invitation Of /
the congress.