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Show 268 to make possible the economical future development of water power," the Secretary of the Army in 1912 was authorized under legislation effective today to provide, in the permanent parts of any authorized navigation dam, such works as may be desirable "for the future development of its water power." 44 And in 1913, continuing legislation required that reports on examinations and surveys of proposed navigation improve- ments include data concerning the development and utiliza- tion of water power for industrial and commercial purposes.45 Unlike its 1909 predecessor, this statute did not confine con- sideration of such data merely to navigation relationships, extending also "to their relation to the development and regu- lation of commerce." 46 Examination of the legislative developments of the 1900-1920 period is enlightened by consideration of certain government reports and presidential veto messages which strongly empha- sized the power and multiple-purpose aspects of water-resource developments. Outstanding in this respect is the 1908 Pre- liminary Report of the Inland Waterways Commission.47 Pointing out the necessity for combined consideration of power, navigation, and other uses, this Commission asserted that water power is a permanent asset "which should be utilized for the benefit of the people of the country."48 Moreover, from facts ascertained in certain cases, it found basis for the claim that "the value of the power would pay the costs of all engineering and other works required in such cases to control the streams for navigation and other uses."49 But it cautioned that "ap- propriation of water power offers an unequalled opportunity for monopolistic control of industries," and that in certain circumstances it would entail, unless regulated, "monopolistic control of the daily life of our people in an unprecedented degree." 50 Taking cognizance of enumerated multiple uses, 44 Act of July 25,1912, § 12, 37 Stat. 201, 233, 33 U. 8. C. 609. 48 Act of March 4,1913, § 3, 37 Stat. 801, 825, 33 U. S. O. 545. 46 Id. 47 Sen. Doc. No. 325, 60th Cong., 1st sess. (1908). 48 Id. p. 22. i9IUd. 80 Ibid. |