The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-11-22
N IMPORTANT MISSION

Saturday evening A. ]. Wiley, an en-
slneer connected with the Great
Northern railroad. arrived in Oroville
accompanied by F. w. Graham, anoth-
Ct attachee of that road. Their COM
Ing was not unexpected, as telegram
vas received by l.. l.. Work Saturday
conveying the information that the
gentlemen were on their way, and
we're due to arrive that evening. They
did not come of their own volition, on
pleasure trip, but were sent out to
Okanogan county by the head officials
Of the Great Northern system. J. J.
Hill and his associates have been op-
sp0Ftuned to lend their aid in floating
he bonds of the OrOville and Brewster
irrigation projects. They have been
solicited to exercise their influence
through correspondence and by per-
s0nal Interviews. The officials under
stand that the reclamation of the vast
bodies of land that will be watered by
the proposed systems will eventually
be source of large revenue to the
road through the traffic department,
md hence the operators of the road
are vitality interested in the speedy
1ettlement and development of this
country that is wholly tributary to
that line. While in St. Paul, R. G.
Evans of this place contributed his
ehorts toward scuring recognition of
the Oroville enterprises through the
instrumentality of the Great Northern
people. At last the officials were
aroused to action, and as result Mr..
Wiley and Mr.. Graham were sent to
this county to carefully investigate
the country and the projects under
eoastderatiOn and report in full to the
powers that be, further action of the
ofeat Northern relative to extending
ah depending upon the nature and
color Of those reports. Mr. Wiley is a
eonndential attachee of the railroad in
uh0m great confidence is placed, and
~ statement as to the situation and
prospects in Okanogan county will
carry great weight and influence with
he higher ups.
When they arrived in Oroville Mr..
wiley and Mr.. Graham were met by
marvin Chase, consulting engineer of
ue East and West Okanogan Valley
irrigation districts. and c. M. Zediker,
Who made the survey and report upon
ne projects. The visitors were ex-
@nded every assistance in familiar
Mng themselves with the situation. j.
= samson placed himself and car at
ne disposal of the visitors, and Mr..
Wiley was taken all over the land
within the borders of the districts. The
ume that could be devoted to an eX-
emfnation was limited. and as there
~ much territory to be covered on
me trip through the county in order
% secure full information as to the
aavisability and feasibility of the sew
sFai projects the party was out all day
sunday on a tour of inspection. Mr.
wiley was taken up the Similkameen
y order that he might form a correct
i0ea OF the volume of water supply,
ana then conveyed north and south
slong both sides of the river and lake,
covering very completely the ground to
Oe irrigated. Among the points visited
vas the OkanOgan Smith ranch, and
II. Wiley had an opportunity to see
Wnat water will do for the valley soil,
ana what can be expected whe the
land Is once reclaimed. Messrs Chase
and Zediker explained in full the plans
source OF water supply to the utmost
cxteht OF the fumes and bitches. Mon
Jay the gentlemen were taken over
tne Whitestone fiat country, to see the
extent of land to be reclaimed in that
locality by the Whitestone irrigation
project, and from Loomis they were
taken down to Brewster, covering the
government project en- route. BY this
Huherary the visitors were enabled to
zee what has been already accOmp-
hsned under private and public irri-
cation systems, and were able to judge
as to the vast extent of irrigable land
now dormant that can be made highly
productive and valuable by the further
application of water through the en-
terprises now under contemplation,
and which must have financial aid in
order that they may be successfully
carried out.
That the bonds will be placed there
y no question or doubt, but time is an
important item of consideration, and
tne sooner market can be found for
tne collateral the better it will be for
tne country. The directors of the lrrl-
cation districts. of course. are not en-
tirely dependent upon the aid that the
railroad authorities may extend IN
bringing about the desired end, ana
tnat Is not the only source upon when
tthey are depending for sale. other
bond buyers are Investigating the
opening for investment. 1t is felt'
however, with the powerful influence
OF favorable representation through
the Great Northern the placing OF the
bonds would be expedited and hence
the hope exists that Mr.. Wileys report
Will be of such nature as to enlist
the assistance of that great transpor-
tation corporation.
1t is not to be expected that an OF
ncial sent forth by great corporation
Tor specific purpose will express ms
Views to the public, thus forestalilhe
his report to his employers, and hence
1t Is impossible to say at this time wna'
may be the nature of Mr.. Wileys re-
port, or what influence 1t will nave IN
drawing aid for the enterprises. Inns
much can be stated, however, MT
Wiley had no hesitency in speaking III
phrases of fiattering praise OF the val
ley about Oroville and the exceptlonai,
~ excellent appearance 1t preseh.e1
to him. He was very much lntereste1
In the choice apples he saw here' anu