Show 19 IX N another column will be fod found n a a communication on the irrigation irrIg Alon question containing three ques tlona tiona to which we are requested to reply Thell theli the tho first rbt rat must be answered in the affirmative no argument is needed to sup bui support port this opinion as none we presume will dispute it the second and third are inti i connected and nui atu hru toi be considered together the rights of ol 01 old oid d settlers and the needs of the new should be clearly understood and decided under the influence of mutual charity and regard for the position of each bach one of the chief reasons for the choice of a location by the early settlers on various parts of this territory was the facilities afforded for irrigation farmers selected land near to mountain streams and were able to cultivate the soil because water was at hand to moisten its ita parched and thirsty acres at great labor and expense they made canals and ditches and thus tyus obtained water rights in connection with their land claims in disposing 0 ot f their property water privileges formed an important figure in its value As the volume of water increased which it has steadily done from the commencement of our occupation ot of the territory new settlers took up land and obtained the benefit benefits of the lder IDer increased eased supply but there are limits to all things and the streams utilized for farming purposes are not inexhaustible therefore if more land is tilled than the changeable creeks and rivulets cau can saina wame wV owma ane Me to 10 go short it is that those who have taken up or purchased land not entitled to a share hare of the fluid must be the sufferers water cilma clima are j just as valid as land claims for the latter would be of small smail value were it not nor for the former but here is where that brotherly kindne kindness gs and charity which are a vital part of the mormon faith have a good opportunity for exercise any favors that can be shown to people whose only chance for making a farm is to till land not entitled to water should be extended by their more fortunate brethren and especially at times when no one would be injured by their use of the precious fluid the new settlers should be permitted to avail themselves of its benefits the difficulty is that the tho latter are sometimes disposed to claim as go a right that to which they are not entitled and can only enjoy by sufferance this hardens the hearts of the rightful claimants and shuts up the fountains of their compassion and the result is mutual ill will and lack of i the good spirit the rights of all s hould should be understood and conceded and the wants of the needy should be studied and supplied assar asfar as oar far as ai possible by all who have the power powei for it is ii a blessed privilege to be atle able able abie to do good As it is for the interest of the whole community that all the land possible shall be cultivated and as the rights of the first settlers towa to water for land legal legally y held is indisputable new settlers should be encouraged to cultivate the soil soll but not to the detriment of rightful claimants this is our answer to the three questions |