The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-12-05

in the history OF the projects that
they have pulled together and 1t will
result in much benefit to them. What
applies to Idaho applies here to some
extent and have taken data on prac-
tically all of the subjects that you
have discussed and will have them In
presentable shape for the commits
sion.
| believe that the board should
take over the control of the water
and its distribution together with
other matters that they can regulate
better than those far removed from
the project"
Charges Explained -
Some one asked Mr.. Cannon IL he
could explain why the charges had
continually mounted for land water
and maintenance. He called on At
torney Dent who in turn asked Mr..
Richardson to clear up this question.
Mr.. Richardson reviewed the work
from its infancy when estimates in
1907 were $22 per acre, It's gradual
upward trend as the project grew
and 1t was found impossible to take
in all the land originally indicated
by the engineers surveys and esti-
mates. In 1909 it went to $50, in
1913 to $50 and finally to the $50
mark. AS this was we'll known TO
those present that part of the situa-
ton was not In any way cleared.
Mr.. Swingle at the conclusion OF
the meeting assured Mr.. Cannon that
this project was endeavorlng to get
on its feet and he hoped that he
would present the facts as he found
them to the committee In Washing
ton.
Mr.. Cannon replied that such was
his intention, that he was here for
just such a purpose and that the
government had come to the realiza-
tion that the farmers on the projects
not only needed assistance but that
they needed the moral as we'll as the
financial support of the government.
He also stated that unless a better
understanding existed between the
farmers and the bureau that both
would lose money and the present
policy was TO get the factions closed
together.
During the course Of the afternoon
Mr. Cannon took up the patriotism
problem and assured those present
that this was an American project
and that II they wanted Americans
Il ey need not go to Washington but
that they could be found right here
The Summary
Taking the meeting as whole II
was or should be beneficial to this
project as Mr.. Cannon promised to |
act as agent for the people. The mat
ters of adjustments of charges and
extension of time on payments is 10
his hand, drainage matters were
fully discussed and the board set
itself on record as acting for the
best interests Of the settlers and
water users. Mr.. Cannon stated that
he would make recommendation for
further drainage, relief where pos
sible and would in January make
the project an extended visit when
he could take first hand knowledge
of conditions, His new position will
undoubtedly give him better chance
TO get acquainted with conditions
and the meeting of monday was en-
tirely free from friction of personal
grievances being aired. Mr.. Cannon
proved long on promises which 1t Is
l,1,aI ba nm raaEa Qnnd
The following resolutions as adopt
ed by the water board we're handed
Mr.. Cannon:
Resolved that the Board OF Direct
ors of the Newlands project indorse
the following requests made to Mr..
Miles Cannon. representing the fact
finding commission, by the directors
of the Churchill County Farm Bu-
reau, but In so doing we reserve the
right to make additional recommend
ations to said commission:
No. 1
The water users of the Newlands
project ask for an auditing of the
expenditures, under the various
heads, such as material, labor etc,
during the past fiscal year, with a
view of cutting down operation and
maintenance charges.
No. 2
Extend payments of construction
charge to cover a period OF forty
years instead of twenty and allow \
moratorium of five years to water
users.
No..
Provide through efforts of the rec
lamation bureau for plan OF bring
ing about more intensive settlements
of the project. with view OF re-
ducing taxes and operation and main