The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-09-07
CANNON WANTS
DISTRICT FOR
BOISE PROJECT
Gives Is reasons proving
charge of government;
Advocates Operation
by Settlers

Fifteen reasons are advanced b
Miles Cannon. field commissioner 70
the reclamation department, advocat
ing an irrigation district for the Bois
project in a statement issued Wcdnes
day to settlers on the project. MI
Cannon recites his argument as fol
lows:
First. successfully relieve the di
vision of the embarrassment attending
the existence of two boards. one en-
deavoring to tear down what tn
other builds up.
Second, it would bring the division
into a favorable understanding witt
the National Congress.
Third it would facilitate futur,
operations and improvements.
Fourth. it would promote the loca
credit OF the farmers by relieving
them and the project of that uncer
tainty and doubt which always ac,
companies lack of understanding.
Fifth. il would guarantee to each
water user and to his heirs and as.
signs forever his property rights.
Owners Control
Sixth, to every property owner and
water user it would accord voice in
the control of the project.
Seventh. it would make it possible
for the government to use its power
in colonizing the lands.
Eighth. it would contribute to an
influx of water users on the project.
which would in turn enhance the val
TIE OF the land and create a demand
for homes where at present no de-
mand exists.
Ninth. it would contribute to the
general revival of industry and pros
perity on the project. likewise in the
state at large, by reinstating a hope
that has been long deferred
Tenth, it would facilitate and make
practical plans for a board of control
ultimately to take over the entire pro-
ject as designed by congress.
Eleventh. il would displace confu-
sion and embarrassment by practical
business methods and centralize the
energies of the water users on the
achievement OF certain purpose; ;
namely. the relieving OF their holdings
OF the construction charges and make
possible his becoming paid-up stock
holder in an irrigation project of vast
importance
Displace Uncertainty
Twelfth, it would relieve every
mans estate OF the present chaotic
condition which surrounds it and as
sure his children and children's chill
dren the continuous protection of the
state and government.
Thirteenth. it would promote the
interests Of the water users in the pro-
Ject itself, which in turn would result
in increased responsibility and author
ity upon their part. which naturally
would facilitate and render practical
and convenient the farmers control
OF the project at an early date.
Fourteenth, it would make passible
legal and practical plan of covering
the past due accounts and the future
drainage charges, which, doubtless,
would contribute to the immediate re-
lief OF the financial conditions on the
project.
Fifteenth, it would have tendency
10 revive the agricultural and CONNER
oial conditions OF the entire state and
make Idaho an inviting field for the
influx OF deserving citizens.
, Mr.. Cannon's lengthy statement
covering many phases OF Boise pro-
Jeot problems. also advocates a un-
ION OF all projects obtaining water
from Arrow Rock as we'll as talking
over the management OF the project
by settlers. Thus far. he points out.
no tangible progress has been made
toward the latter goal. He continues;
This project during 1910. exclusive
OF livestock. produced an agricultural
crop valued at S7.Sss. 10000. and in
1922, the most destructive of all years.
u produced a srop valued at S4.75S,-
10000. These figures. j, would seem.
are well intended to support the re-
clamaiicn program OF the Federal
Government and they are likewise a
lasting tribute to the industry energy
and courageous spirit OF the water
users residing thereon. II is doubtful
u there is better or a larger irriga-
ton project anywhere. and certainly
not IN the United States. BY the in
ycsiment reprcscnied in the cost OF