Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28


comfort and health Of the employees Of the
canal zone.
1T is due almost entirely to Colonel
Gorgas" said Mr. Burke, that It has
been possible to secure men to work upon
the canal. He has introduced advanced
methods Of sanitation, wrought wonders
and really, l would just as soon have a
Job on the canal as I would to work in
the open in South Dakota. That is where
we have conquered, and where the French
men, under De Lesseps, failed. 1t is said
that a human life was laid down for every
tie Of the Panama railroad. Perhaps that
is true. But conditions under Colonel Cor
gas administration have changed all this
until now the canal zone is as healthful
a place in which to live as any spot on
earth. He has succeeded in cleaning zap
fever-infected places and maintains a
strict watch for the welfare and health
of the men, with the result that mortality
from the ordinary diseases of this climate
has been reduced to a minimum"
Heavy weather on Trip.
As TO the voyage to Colon Mr.. Burke
said they encountered very heavy weather
both going and coming. but that the sen
sational stories which have been printed
as to the return trip, alleging almost a
wreck of their vessel off Hatteras Friday
had been greatly exaggerated.
AT no time during the downward trip
or the return said Mr.. Burke, were we
in the slightest danger. though the sea
ran very high and kept most Of our party
below decks. These evidently believed the
ship was in danger, but those who were
able to go upon the deck knew better.
"a story has been printed that Repre-
sentative Mondell of wyoming was almost
washed overheard by a huge wave, which
rolled over the ship. This is not true
Those of us who remained on deck got a
very fine ducking and that's all. 1t has
also been said that Senator Bradley also
was nearly washed overheard. This story
probably came about through a statement
that Senator Bradley slipped upon the
deck and was washed into the lee SOUP
pers. but he was in no more danger OF
being washed overheard than we are OF
being injured by falling off the Goddess
Of Liberty statue from the top OF the dome
into my committee room"
The congressional party as a whole was
greatly pleased with what they saw rela-
tive to the progress Of the work upon the
visitors that the canal would be really
opened to vessels of the lighter draft
within two years, and that the canal would
be finished and ready to accommodate YES
sells of the largest draft afloat by 1915
Order Affects Water Rights.
The secretary of the interior has issued
the following order in connection with the
North Platte irrigation project in Ne
braska and Wyoming for the purpose of
relieving the present situation on the North
Platte project, pending issue OF public
notice modifying or abrogating notices
heretofore issued; this being a revision OF
the order of March Z, 1911.
"A stay Of proceedings looking to can
collation. OF entries or water right appli-
cations because OF failure to make pay
ment will become effective as to all entries
or water right applications subject to
public notices heretofore issued Except
public notices prior to March 3, 1900 for
which payment on account OF building
charge has been heretofore made.
Such stay shall also apply to those ap-
plications for which no payment on build
ing charge has been made II on or before
March 81, 1911 payment is made Of not less
than 90 cents per acre on account of build
ing charge payable hereunder. Such stay
of proceedings shall remain in effect only
until June 10, 1911, and water will be fur
nished to both classes described in para.
graph ., until said date without payment
of charge for operation and maintenance
/ If part payment OF the charge fol-
operation and maintenance. TO the amount
/ OF g cents per acre, be made on or be-
fore June 10, 1871. such stay OF proceed
/ ings shall continue until further announce
ment by means Of permanent public notice
| or otherwise.
THE remainder OF the charge for op
Grafton and maintenance for 1911. amounting
/ to 81 per acre in addition to the 25 cent
stated above, shall be paid on or befor
December l. 1911. Upon failure TO maxi
payment on account of building Charg
as herein required on or before March 81
1911 the entry or water right application
or both as the case may be, which woul
otherwise be subject to cancellation will b
promptly cancelled without further notice
In case Of failure TO pay portion Of charg
for operation and maintenance herein re
quired on or before June 10, 1911, no furthe
water supply will be furnished.
This order shall not be construed
operate as stay of proceedings in rela
ton 10 entries or water right application
which are subject TO building charge