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Show MAY MAKE TRIP DOWN COLORADO SALT LAKE, May 2 Tentative plain for tho holding of the n?xt meeting of the Colorado river com-nil-sion at Bright Angel point, n the north rim Of Grand Canyon Natlonjl park, uif.T a trip down tli- Colorado river ae far is the proposed dam site at Lee's ferry, have progressed at loaat so 'ir as to demoistrate the i. islbility .f th" undertaking; in tho opinion of li E Caldwell., state en- glneer nnd Utah member f the c fm-in fm-in is.s)n. The details are being worked out by B. C. Ixi Rue hydraulic engineer, engi-neer, water resources branch. United States geological survey. A communication com-munication received by Mr Caldwell yesterday presents at least a most Inviting prospect for not only tho Colorado river commissioners, but also al-so any others who may bo able to arrange ar-range a similar trip The project grew out of a remark by Governor Ifabey that he would like very much to make the trip through the canyon and to get firsthand first-hand acquaintance with the river. Mr. Caldwell look the matter up with Mr. La Rue, who declared that the trip would be perfeetly feasible, and suggested sug-gested that the entire Colorado river commission go along. |