White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-16
LINCOLN Highway ONLY
FOR TOURISTS THIS YEAR

That the Lincoln way Is the most
desirable route through Nevada, and
that those who have pride as well
as interest in the state will not rest
until some arrangements are made
whereby the great national coast to
coast route will be assured of the
government support to which 1t Is
Justly entitled, was forcibly brought
to the attention of Utah authorities
during the last week, when resolu-
tions were filed with Governor Mabey
after adoption by practically every
active body in the state and indorsed
by prominent business men and state
officials, setting forth good and suf'
ficient reasons why the Lincoln high
way should at least be designated as
a secondary route and thus entitled
to a portion of the government none,
allotted for such purpose
B. L. Quail, White Pine county
consul for the Lincoln Highway Asso.
citation, spent some time in Salt Lake
City and returned last Tuesday night
While at the Utah capital he con
ferred with c. C. Cottrell. represen
tative of the California auto clubs
the representative of the Lincoln
highway in Salt Lake: ". II. Goodir
of Lovelock, vice-president of the Vic
tory Highway Association, and Sena
tor Hesson of Elko county, repre-
senting the north of the lake route
Owing to the absence of Glen
Schramm no meeting could be held
at which a decision could be reached
but it is understood that a meeting
will he held upon the return of Mr.
Schramm and at which Mr.. Cottrel
intends TO be present
The representative of the Califor.
MIA auto clubs is said to be particu-
larly interested in some amicable
settlement of the question in Ne
vada to the end that work may be
prosecuted during the coming sum-
mer.
The Lincoln highway has always
been a good road fer the tourists,
and that was evidenced by the great
number who travelled over 1t through
the Ely district last season. The
north of the lake route is not in con-
dition and connot be put in passa-
BILE condition for many months. even
with the expenditure of gigantic sums
of money, hence 1t wodld follow that
IL the travelling public is to be taken
into consideration all eyes turn
toward the Lincoln highway. This
may not appeal to few Interested in
Salt Lake, but what appeals to tho
world is most likely to prevail.
While developments are being
closely watched, one of the first mat
ters in connection with the new
municipal park in Ely to be given
consideration by the mayor and city
council will be suitable camping
grounds for tourists, and whom the
facts become known to the traveller,
as they are bound to be when he
travels over the roads. that the only
passable route Is the Lincoln high
way, 1t cannot fail to be accepted.
In every state through which the
Lincoln highway passes from the At
lantic to the Pacific ocean 1t is point
ed to with pride and staunchly sup
ported, except in the state of Utah.
This is deplorable from the Nevada
standpoint. since from Utah the great
road must enter Nevada. and If those
interested in this district sleep OH
their rights they will lose one of the
greatest assets they have, but 1t is
to be hoped this will not be allowed
to happen and will not happen IL a
determined stand Is made and prop
erly supported by those whose inter
ests are at stake.