Arizona republican., 1922-03-20
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, 1922
THAT aOhich IS called firm4ess IN a
|bg is called o6stinacy IN a donkey.
u Lord Erskine.



ME dominant note sounded at the important con-
ce in this city last week. on development Of the
ado river was the statement by Herbert Hoover
10 secure the early development Of the marvellous
sgal resources Of this mighty stream, thorough
just and friendly cooperation must be brought
NeHt not only between the seven states interestedJ
but among the advocates Of various plans within the
different states
In Mr.. Hoover's opening address, the vastness
Of this great natural asset the nation clearly
shown when he frankly stated that the development
OF the Colorado river might 100000 acres to the
cultivated lands Of the Colorado River Basin 1000 900
horsepower Of hydro energy and provide
homes for millions Of people.
In all this remarkable and inspiring development,
Arizona is bound to share in large proportion owing
The location within its boundaries of that portion
the rivers channel where the most practical oppor
unites exist for feasible power plants and irrigation
works. The surveys, water measurements and care
fui studies conducted during recent years by the
United States reclamation service under the direc-
ton of Arthur P. Davis (whose work in connection
with the Roosevelt dam has brought splendid
resuls). indicate that properly regulated there is
plenty Of water in the Colorado for the full develop
ment of all the feasible irrigation projects in the
seven states and within our own state foi power
projects to supply all the probable needs for many
generations
with this favorable situation existing. 1t became
more and more evident the conference proceeded
that some plan should be devised to prevent delaying
and expensive litigation between the states. 1t
suggested that twentyyear holiday from litigation
between states interested be declared paving the
way for immediate development the understanding
that rights to the use Of irrigation water created
through beneficial during the twentyyear period,
should create priority as between states but should
stand on parity.
This view met with steadily increasing support
and manifestiy appealed to Mr.. Hoover sensible
method OF avoiding unnecessary conflict Friction
between the various states and Of clearing the
ground for actual construction
Federal development Of the Colorado river for the
benefit OF the people Of the various interested states
seems to be the most practical solution Of this vast
problem. A fundamental reason exists for this in
need prompt action by the federal government
the devastating floods of this inter
state stream which are now terrible to
neighbors in the wonderful Imperial valley with its
thousands Of homes.
Cooperation among the various states interested
is essential obtain the federal appropriation needed
to build the great Boulder Canyon dam, recommended
by Arthur p Davis, the site Of which Mr. Hoover
visited Saturday and approved
The situation is developing along thoroughly
'ctive lines under the level-headed leadership Of
bert Hoover. Preliminary survey. as recommend
By the Phoenix chamber of commerce. will un-
btedly be made to ascertain the practically Of
Dus plans for the of the irrigating water and
18th clear heads and in a spirit Of mutual helpful
the various states and the people within them
behind a constructive plan, such as Mr.. Hoover's
mission will undoubtedly shortly outline the
lrs of the Colorado should within few years, be
essed, the ravages of flood prevented and these
floods stored for the beneficial of the people
rizona and her neighboring states.