Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-26
IN OUR
VALLEY
, BY THE FIREMAN

4Ok oiO"Alot1llG duQ the Ndlley.
The United States Senate is
scheduled TO begin consideration Of
the omnibus rivers and harbors bill,
which contains approval Of ports at
Brownsville and Point Isabel and
Of a survey OF the Arroyo Colorado
project at Harrington.
Whenever the Senate takes the
notion, it fairly makes bills fly. 1t
may be in that mood today . But
that Is not likely. The regular Mon
day legislative hangover Is not con-
ducive to fast action.
The Senate will pass the port bill
and pass it soon, however. The
House and Senate conferees will get
together quickly and agree on a few
minor changes. Then Il will be sent
to President Hoover for his sigma
ture. The President is anxious to
see the measure enacted. 1t is a
part Of his building program.
VxTHEN the port bill Is passed and
WV signed, Brownsville's work will
not be over. There is an cleo
ton here on May % when the citi-
zeng OF this wide-awake, growing
city will be asked to approve q
$1,500,00 bond issue TO assure con-
struction of a ship channel for
Brownsville.
The larger the vote. the larger
the majority, the more money will
be received for the bonds. Voters
should turn out 100 per cent strong.
There should not be a single vote
against the bonds. The port even
tually will make Brownsville one Of
the outstanding shipping centers Of
the state.
ANOTHER piece OF legislation In
n which the Valley is vitality in
terested Is due for a vote in
Washington before Congress ad-
journs. It is the Harris-Box bill to.
further restrict Mexican immigra-
ton. If it does come TO a vote il
will be passed, ever in spite Of the
strenuous opposition OF the state
department.
Congressman John Garner and
others are doing all in their power
to prevent 1t reaching the floor be-
cause a poll OF the House Of Rep
resentativeS has shown that the
measure will be passed by an over
whelming majority. The Rio Grande
Valley, Inc, has been conducting a
strenuous campaign 10 block this
legislation which might cost the VAL
ley thousands of dollars in increased
labor costs. President Hoover has
been told what 1t means to the VAL
ley . He knows the diplomatic COM
plications 1t would involve. He ought
to and possibly will veto the bill If
1t reaches his hands.
TVEVRY businessman OF the VAL
ley who could get away should
be present at the meeting in
Austin Tuesday when friends OF
Commissioner Of Agriculture George
B. Terrell win perfect plans for his
defense on charges Of contempt Of
court.
The case against Terrell grew out
OF declarations he made on a visit
to the Valley after he had granted
an injunction against importation
OF citrus stock from pest stricken
Florida. 1t will be tried May 81.
THE Commissioner always has been
q friend Of the Valley. He shares
that great pride in its grape
fruit. in its other products. in its
progress that is felt by all Texas
citizens from the governor down. He
has done all in his power to keep
the Valleys chief industry free Of
insects. And he has succeeded.
People OF the Valley appreciate
his industry and the good he has ac-
complished. That is why they are
rallying 70 his aid. Contributions
are pouring in toward the $4,000
fund being raised to help fight his
battles. Many times that amount
should be raised. II necessary. In
fighting for Mr.. Terrell. the Valley
IS fighting for itself and the future
Of its golden grapefruit.
CUPPORTERS OF the Commission
Al r formed a large motor caravan
which left Edinburg at seven
o'clock this morning. Others start
ed out On the journey throughout
the day. The meeting is set for
eleven o'clock Tuesday morning.
Those who are unable to make
the trip should wire MI. Terrell at
once, commend the stand he has
taken and pledge their support in
his fight. The time 70 befriend a
friend IS when he needs help.
TIARLINGEN today is assured Of
enough funds to build a country
club along the banks Of the ar
royo on the edge Of the municipal
golf links. approximately $20.O0
will be spent on the structure. The
grounds viii be beautifully land
scaped. The whole layout will be
impressive.
Backers Of the project are to be
congratulated on the sneed with