Arizona republican., 1922-03-16

The first plan put forth recon-
mended the development by the states
OF California and Arizona, working
independent OF federal aid. In the
event of failure of the states to take
advantage OF the opportunities Of
fered, the speaker suggested that
rights be vested in a private corpora
tion.
A second plan, which in reality had
little or nothing to do with develop
ment of the river. was in effect an
appeal from Nevada for certain water
ALLEGATIONS not provided in prelimi-
nary plans of the reclamation service.
The third and fourth plans, fostered
by George H. Maxwell, executive di-
rector OF the United States reclama-
tion association, proposed government
construction of the power and recla-
nation projects with priority rights
Of Arizona and California properly
safeguarded in the ALLEGATION of bene-
fits. They further proposed that
there be no dimunition in the river
flow where the stream enters Ari-
zona.
Want EquabIe Division
1--WE are seeking an equitable divi-
sion of the waters OF the Colorado
and its tributaries, subject to the ap-
proval Of congress and the respective
state legislatures, to prevent endless
litigation and long delays" said Mr.
Hoover in outlining the purpose Of
the hearing He made it clear that
the commission would give all per-
sons desiring TO be heard an oppor-
tunity to speak.
"There is not a sufficient supply
OF water in the Colorado TO meet all
claims unless a definite program OF
conservation is adopted. There must
be an equitable division OF the bene-
fits Of this development to the end
that the seven states of the basin
shall be aided.
Herein lies one or the greatest
national assets Of America. II may
add 1000. 900 acres OF cultivated land
to the agricultural resources Of TINS
nation: 100000 horse power of
hydro electric energy and from three
to ten millions OF people TO the popu-
lation of the basin. This is not
problem OF our own interest alone
for the influence OF what we do to-
dav will extend not only to the sec
ond but to the tenth generation. We
must make our conclusions just that
they may lay the foundation for Inn
mediate progress and immediate
utilization OF the tremendous powers
of the river
Address of Welcome
In an address of welcome TO Secre-
tarv Hoover. members of the COM
mission and invited guests, Governor
Campbell expressed the hone that the
seven basin states will overlook sell
fish motives and interests while they
are striving ''for a place in the sun" ;"
I'VE must do this work unselfishly
to the end that this whole country
from the lower TO the upper reaches
may attain what your chairman has
spoken Of" Governor Campbell said.
development or the Colorado has
been my dream Of years. The labor
that have had the pleasure of per-
forming has been most pleasant when
il has been directed toward the devel-
opment for which this commission
was created.
1T is due time that we SIT az a
peace table to cooperate with the
federal government TO the end that
the big problems on this great river
might be accomplished before and not
after court procedure.
IT know that you are men OF sufti-
cient breadth 10 overlook the selfish
interests Of any state and at the same
time protect them that they may have
a place in the sun. know you men
can do it, and believe that you viii.
Desires Agreement
Let me hope again that you viii
be able to reach an agreement that
can be presented TO the people in due
course Of time as compact and
treaty which will really make SOW
ereign states OF the basin common
wealths. without this development
we have almost reached the limit Of
our growth With the proper devel-
opment OF the Colorado. there Is no
limit to our growth. Re as reason
able, as sincere. as yielding now as
those OF us who have carried the
burdens IL the past and the Sotk I2g