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Show SALT LAKE WILL WIN Seems Assured Ihat City Will Land Reclamation Bureau Headquarters. That the headquarters of the United States reclamation service in the West will be established' in this city seems almost a certainty, the' reasons ' for which are In the following communication communica-tion sent by State Engineer Doremus to Prof. F. H. Newell: "WASHINGTON. Dec. 4. Prof. F. H. Newell, Chief Engineer of the Reclamation Reclama-tion Service. Dear Sir: Being . informed in-formed of your intention to establish ! headquarters in the West, from which to direct the extensive field work which 1 operations under the reclamation law make necessary, liberty is taken to direct di-rect attention to the location of Salt Lake City as being central of the entire en-tire arid region, and, consequently, ot your field of operations. It affords all that can be desired in the way of cheap living, comfortable bouses and suitable offices for your men. In the heart of our own great reclamation project, and from its similar projects in the several surrounding States can be easily and quickly reached. It can supply suitable men for all branches of the service; its climate Is genial, and its selection for the proposed purpose would meet with the approval of all the people of th State. We accordingly extend to yo'u a most hearty Invitation to make Salt Lake City the permanent headquarters for your field forces, and promise you a cordial and continued welcome. Very respectfully, - "ARID LAND RECLAMATION FUND COMMISSION OF UTAH. "By A. F. Doremus, Chairman." This matter, came up at a meeting of the ' Utah commission yesterday afternoon. after-noon. -Each member was of the opinion that no time should be lost in calling meetings of water users for the purpose of acquainting them with the details of the Government's plans. In order that they may be posted on every move. Representative William E. White of Piute Introduced the following resolution, resolu-tion, which was parsed unanimously, and which outlines the plan of the campaign: cam-paign: "Resolved. That the chairman of the commission adopt such plans and measures meas-ures as he may deem wise to call mass meetings at different points within the area embraced in the amplified Utah lake project, for the purpose of securing the co-operation of all the people In support sup-port of said project, and that .this com-mission, com-mission, or so many of the members thereof as possible, attend said meetings to consult and advise with the people." Attorney F. S. Richards and Prof. George L. Swendsen, engineer in charge at the local reclamation service, were also present. Prof. Doremus went to Logan last night, where he will today explain the Government's reclamation plans to a public meeting of the water-users of that vicinity. |