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Show -9- crease in the near future, partly as the result of the development of these lands and partly because of the opening of mines in Mexico near the river. The construction of dams across the river for irrigation purposes may also improve the navigation. The question of placing locks in them should be considered in connection with their design, in order that the navigation of the river may, if it appears wise, be developed simultaneously with the growth of the adjacent country. The great expense necessary for the construction of locks and dams would not now be justified solely for the improvement of navigation. In conclusion, I do not consider the Colorado River between Yuma and the Mexican boundary line worthy of improvement for navigation purposes at this time. Very respectfully, Edgar Jadwin, Captain, Corps of Engineers. Brig. Gen. G. L. Gillespie, Chief of Engineers, U. S. A. (Through the Division Engineer.) [First indorsement.] U. S. Engineer Office, Pacific Division, San Francisco, Cat., January 27, 1903. Respectfully forwarded to the Chief of Engineers, United States Army. I concur in the conclusions reached by Captain Jadwin. D. P. Heap, Lieut. Col., Corps of Engineers, Division Engineer. [Second indorsement.] |
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Original book: [State of Arizona, complainant v. State of California, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Coachella Valley County Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, City of Los Angeles, California, City of San Diego, California, and County of San Diego, California, defendants, United States of America, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of Utah, interveners] : California exhibits. |