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and Aconcagua (23,080 feet). He also explored the glaciers of 

 Tierra del Fuego and the interior of Spitzbergen. He has made 

 notable ascents in the Himalayas, and has embodied his experi- 

 ences in a number of standard works on exploration and moun- 

 taineering. — Editor. ] 



Niagara Falls Preserved Again. 



March 29, 1912. 



Dear Member: We have good news to tell you. Another 

 victory for Niagara Falls is won. Only yesterday, March 28th, 

 final and decisive action was taken by both Houses of Congress 

 to extend the Burton Bill until March 4, 1913. It is temporary 

 relief, but another victory for the American Civic Association and 

 gives us reason to believe that within the year legislation will be 

 effected that will permanently insure the same protection for the 

 falls that has been in effect for the past six years. We are starting 

 definite constructive work on this permanent legislation at once. 



The fight for the preservation of Niagara has been a most 

 tedious and wearing one. We have had to contend with powerful 

 interests, backed by unlimited capital and supported by many 

 lobbyists. A vast amount of work and much heavy expense has 

 been involved. Thousands of letters have been sent to members 

 and other friends all over the country, asking them to appeal to 

 their representatives in Congress for favorable action. It has been 

 necessary for the secretary to spend many of his days at the 

 Capitol when he has been needed at his office, but the emergency 

 was before us and we have met it. Altogether, Niagara has been 

 an absorbing subject for the thought and persistent work of the 

 association for more than a year. It is due to those efforts that 

 the demands for the power companies for more water, regardless 

 of the damage to the falls, have been denied by Congress. Too 

 much praise cannot be given to Senator Theodore E. Burton, who 

 has been the steadfast friend of the falls for years. 



It is a pleasure to convey to you, right now, such good news. 

 A full report of our Niagara effort is to be sent to every member 

 very shortly, but we want you to know at this time that we have 

 again been successful. 



The large body of American people believe that the glories of 

 Niagara are not to be dissipated for commercial purposes, but 

 preserved for the enjoyment of the people, of not only this 

 country, but of the world. Very truly yours, 



J. Horace McFarland, President. 

 William B. Howland, Treasurer. 

 Richard B. Watrous, Secretary. 



American Civic Association. 



