Arizona sentinel., 1917-10-18
GOVERNOR ESTEBAN CANTU MAKES VISIT TO ALGADONES FOR PURPOSE OF INSPECTING
 ROUTE OF BOULEVARD TO MEXICALL

little place just the California line and but six miles from Yuma visited by Governor Eseban Cantu of the Northern District of Baja California. He accompan jed by Lieutenant Colonel Barranca Secretary of State Barrera and several other prominent members o his of cal family and met at the depot by former Mayor Francisco Borquez of Mexca and the entire population of Algadones well by Mr. A. L. Verdugo manager of The Toggery and several other Yumaites myself among the number.
 Governor Canu in his best humor; in the best of health and delighted note the great improvement in the little that he honorng with his first visit for many months There having been much said in tain papers recently about the probability of battle be- tween the Caranza forces just below border in Sonora under command of Capt Carlos C. Gales and the forces of Governor Canu and that Governor Canu to be re- moved from office but natural that first questions were directed to that subject The governor laughed heartily the fake stories and dismissed them with the official and positive assurance that there isn't word of truth in them.
 "I am still govrenor of the Northern District of Baa California; said he and holding that office by direct appointment from President Carranza, with whom ann working in perfect accord There isn't the slightest differ ence between us. We both working along the same nes and that bring about lasting peace throughou Mexico to build up Mexico and make Mexico prosper OuS as her natural resources entitle her to be.
 My great ambition continued Governor Cantu, lis to go right on with the work have undertaken. That what brings AlgadoneS For the last years my fondeSt dream has been to construct highway from Aga dones the lower end of Baa California; by way of Mexi cali Tecati Tijuana Ensenada La Paz, and thence on down the very end of Baa California, making boue yard 1000 miles in length large portion of ths-hgh- way already completed in the rough By the time shall have finished it my friends the United States will have one of the grandest scenic routes the world tave over That is my ambition. And while doing that want to see every of lable land in Baa California cultvat ed and occupied by thrifty contented peacelovng peo pie.
 "The route from here Mexcali, continued the gov ernor lis already mapped out wanted to see this enc of myself and that the purpose of my visit here today we'll give instructions to make up-to-date town of Agadone such good streets and concrete sidewalks just as propose shall be done in Mexcali
 That the only kind of battle am looking for, ano it the only kind President Carranza is looking for. Vel both douby anxious to beloved country in prosperous condition Good roads, good streets in our towns nice public buildings, good Schoos-hats what We want and we shall keep striving along these lines until our aims shall have been reached But above all things we want peace with neighbors well peace among ourselves"
 Governor" said l. would you entertain an invitation visit Yuma during approaching county fair, the first week in November?"
 I will be delighted" replied Governor Cantu with real enthusiasm provided the invitation extended me in time 10 make all necessary arrangements And will be glad to bring my personal staff as well my we'll known band know nothing that would afford real pleasure for want the people of Yuma to know the line are their friends just have to know they are ourS
 Early last Monday morning it my pleasure to in form Mayor George Michesen and President R. Keer o the Commercial Club of my very pleasant visit with Gov Cantu It at agreed that both the city and the Commercial Club should extend the official invita- tion asking Governor Cantu his personal staff and h splendid band be the honored guests of Yuma during least portion of our coming fair.
 The board of directors of the Commercial Club appear ed before the city council Tuesday night and the form o