Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-12
FINAL ACTION

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gen section, though now
TIC over the proposed nine-toot cnan-
mel through Padre island, eventually
would construct . channel to connect
with Brazos Santiago after they mao
ascertained that a nine-foot euS
through the island would be o. ut
tie practical value.
sThe Arroyo navigation district
was organized to connect with the
intracoastal canal. Construction OF
the Corpus Christie Point Isabel sec
ton Of the canal has been delayed
temporarily, meeting the same delay
rs other sections met he said
However, It will be built. The
money Harlingen will expend on a
~nine-foot channel will not be Wholly
wasted, as the channel will provide
connections with tbs coastal water
way"
Discuss Hidalgo Situation
r. b. Creager, chairman Of the
port committee, in his opening i'd
dress discussed the situation an III
dalgo county, pointing out that many
leaders in that county objected 10
joining the navigation district on the
grounds that Hidalgo county, on ae-
count Of its greater valuations
would be compelled to carry the
heavy part Of the burden.
Excluding the Arroyo navigation
district in Cameron county, Hldalgo
county, in a twO-county district,
would pay nearly two-thlrds Of the
taxes" ne said. However, the tax
would be very small compared with
the benefits that would accrue, and
many leaders in that county take the
view that the Valley as a whole
should meet the government require
ments.'
In the interest Of prompt action,
Mr.. Creager sugg htea that a Cam
eron county district be formed, and
that Hidalgo county be permitted to
organize its W district, If deem
ed advisable, and aid in developing
the port after the Cameron county
district has met the government re-
quirements.
Stressing the Importance OF
prompt action in organizing a dis
trict, Mr.. Creager said: II believe
there are some interests in the Val
ley that would 20 TO the extent Of
making an effort to prevent the pass
age OF the appropriation bill recon-
mended by the rivers and harbors
committee after the Brazos Santa
go project had received the unani-
nous approval Of the army engi-
neers."
He asserted that IL would BE- nec-
essary for the district 10 vote ST.
100000 20 Sl,200,O00 in bonds to
meet the requirements Of the gov
eminent, stating that it might be
advisable 10 vote the larger amount
we could issue the bonds as need
ed" he said.
Other Sections May Not Join
Al Parker, representing Ia Feria.
stated he is confident there would
be considerable opposition to a
countrywide district In that section.
as many Of the residents OF the vest
ern end of the county sre e~~faencinr
considerable enthusiasm over the
Harrington project.
Il would not advise any attempt 70
force any part Of the county into
the district, Mr. Parker said. Il
beiieve p Brazos Santiago project
IS OF utmost Importance 70 every
section Of the Valley; and / do not
believe tibet .nine-foot cut across
facre island, as proposed BY Harlin-
gen, is practical. However, there
en- be no question Of their enthus-
ism Ger and loyalty to that project.
Al present they would not consider
joining a district
San Benito representatives were
unanimous in asserting that the San
Benito section had always been
practically unanimous for the Brazos
santiago project as a Valley-wide
project, but did not know what the
sentiment would be if it narrowed
down to q county or part-countv dis
trict, expressing the belief. however.
that San Benito would Join.
K. b. Rentfro declared that II the
other sections OF the county, or the
Valley as a whole. desire TO join il.
1t should be made a Brazos Santiago
project. IF Brownsville Ia compel
led 70 finance it. it should Be q
Brownsville project" he said.
Committees Proposed
Judge II. l. Yates made a brief
address in which he stated that the
proposition before the meeting was
the boundaries Of the district, add
ing that all were agreed that deep
water is necessary. He followed
his address with a motion that the
chair appoint four committees, one
to confer with Hidalgo county resi-
dents relative TO entering the dis
trict or forming a second district
later, and three committees to pre-
sen the district proposition to San
Benitos La Feria and HarlinEen resi-
dents. he suggested that the mayor.
president Of the water board ard
county commissioner should be APP
pointed on the committee in each
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