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EIGHTEENTH NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS 



OFFICIAL CALL 



To the People of the United States, Greeting: 



The National Irrigation Congress will hold its eight- 

 eenth session in Pueblo, Colorado, U. S. A., Sept. 26-30, 

 1910. 



The Congress Work. 



The greatest economic, industrial development agency 

 in our nation, the Congress has for its four subjects, "save 

 the forests, store the floods, reclaim the deserts and make 

 homes on the land." 



We point with pride to the empire we are building 

 in the "Great American Desert." 



Our hearts are gladdened at the high type of citizen- 

 ship which is developing, together with the more rational 

 and scientific utilization of our resources. 



Increased cost of living is not a bugbear when com- 

 pared with the increased production fostered by the Irri- 

 gation Congress. 



The great work so far accomplished is but the begin- 

 ning. Irrigation, drainage, forestry, deep-waterways all 

 present big questions. Great minds agree as to their im- 

 portance, even when differing as to their solution. They 

 are being solved in the Congress forum where there are 

 "Equal rights to all and special privileges to none." 



You are needed to aid in the work. 



Personnel. 



' The personnel of the National Irrigation Congress will 

 be as follows: 



The permanent officers of the Congress. 



The President of the United States. 



The Vice-President of the United States. 



The members of the cabinet. 



Members of the United States senate and house of 

 representatives. 



Governors of states, territories and insular possessions 

 of the United States. 



Members of federal, state, territorial and insular irri- 

 gation, water and conservation commissions. 



State commissioners of agriculture and horticulture. 



The mayor of each city or town having a population 

 of over one thousand. 



Officers, chairmen of committees, and permanent dele- 

 gates of the congress. 



Delegates. 



Fifteen delegates appointed by the governor of each 

 state or territory. 



Ten delegates appointed by the mayor of each city 

 of the United States of more than twenty-five thousand 

 population. 



Five delegates appointed by the mayor of each city in 

 the United States of less than twenty-five thousand popu- 

 lation and over one thousand. 



Five delegates appointed by the chairman of each 

 board of county commissioners or county supervisors in 

 the United States. 



Two delegates appointed by the mayor from each in- 

 corporated town having a population of less than one 

 thousand. 



Two delegates duly accredited by each regularly or- 

 ganized society devoted to irrigation, agriculture, horticul- 

 ture and engineering. 



Two delegates regularly accredited from each college 

 and university. 



Two delegates duly accredited by each chamber of 

 commerce, board of trade or commercial club. 

 Visitors. 



The presence of visitors is specially appreciated and 

 their attendance is encouraged. 



Early Appointments Desired. 



Appointment of delegates should be made as early as 

 possible to facilitate the organization of delegations, and 

 notices of appointment with full name, occupation and 



postoffice address of each delegate should be forwarded 

 to the secretary of the National Irrigation Congress at 

 Pueblo. 



Foreign Representatives. 



All foreign governments have been invited to send rep- 

 resentatives to the congress. 



The hearty responses from foreign governments at 

 previous congresses have made the foreign representation 

 an important feature of the organization. The increasing 

 interest promises large representation this year. 

 Addresses. 



The program will include addresses and papers by: 



Experts in irrigation and forestry, including public 

 officials and eminent citizens. 



Foreign delegates. 



Governors of states and territories. 



Senators and representatives in the federal congress. 



Statesmen and scientists. 



Industrial and financial leaders. 



Promoters of Carey Act reclamation projects. 



Officials of private irrigation enterprises. 

 Discussion. 



It is planned to make this a practical, live congress, 

 and to secure the desired results from the consideration 

 and discussion of the questions in which the delegates are 

 interested, it is necessary that the delegates come prepared 

 to discuss briefly and to the point the questions which come 

 before the congress. Discussion is an important factor of 

 the program, and will be encouraged. 



Governors' Session. 



The governor of each state and territory in the union, 

 together with his staff, has been invited to be present on 

 Governors' day, for which a session of the congress will 

 be set apart. 



Practical Irrigation. 



Colorado presents all phases of practical irrigation 

 practice. From the early ditch and simple headgate to the 

 Gunnison Tunnel and underflow development is a long 

 stride. All may be readily investigated in connection with 

 the congress meeting. 



Mountains and lakes, canons and brooks, hunting and 

 fishing, camping and boating, desert and vineyard, all com- 

 bine in making Colorado the travelers' paradise. Plan 

 your outing so you can attend the congress and make 

 your pleasure increase your profit. 



National Irrigation Exposition. 



In connection with the congress there will be an ex- 

 position featuring irrigation methods, machinery and 

 products. 



Railway Rates. 



Delegates should notice particularly the opportunity 

 this trip will give to visit numerous places of national in- 

 terest. Full information can be secured from the railroads, 

 or from the secretary of the National Irrigation Congres's 

 at Pueblo. 



Information. 



During the time of the congress an information bureau 

 will be conveniently located for the benefit and accommo- 

 dation of delegates and visitors, and every endeavor will be 

 made to give them the best attention and accommodation. 



Information relative to the Eighteenth National Irri- 

 gation Congress, program, rates, hotels and other data will 

 be furnished upon request from the office of the secretary 

 of the National Irrigation Congress, 339 Central Block, 

 Pueblo, Colorado. 



Pueblo, Colorado, June 15, 1910. 



THE EIGHTEENTH NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS, 



By B. A. FOWLER, President. 

 THE BOARD OF CONTROL, ARTHUR HOOKER, Secretary. 



By P. J. DUGAN, Chairman. R. INSINGER, Chairman. 



R .H. FAXON, Secretary. BOARD OF GOVERNORS. 



