Colorado River Basin. Hearings ... Pursuant to S. Res. 320 (68th Cong. 2d Sess.) Oct.-Dec. 1925 |
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... Colorado is bound without any condition ? Mr. CARR . No , sir . Senator JOHNSON . But there were two compacts , and there were different provisions under both ; is that not correct ? Mr. CARR . That is correct ; the ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
... Colorado is bound without any condition ? Mr. CARR . No , sir . Senator JOHNSON . But there were two compacts , and there were different provisions under both ; is that not correct ? Mr. CARR . That is correct ; the ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
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... river suddenly broke through and spread for miles over the flat lands of the delta , forcing the entire party to climb into thorny mesquite trees . After three days one of the men swam to higher ground and secured ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
... river suddenly broke through and spread for miles over the flat lands of the delta , forcing the entire party to climb into thorny mesquite trees . After three days one of the men swam to higher ground and secured ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
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... river's course and flooding adjacent land . During 1923 New River changed its course in this manner , and lands which had been dry and in crop for several years were flooded . Plans were then made for cutting a ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN 31.
... river's course and flooding adjacent land . During 1923 New River changed its course in this manner , and lands which had been dry and in crop for several years were flooded . Plans were then made for cutting a ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN 31.
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... Colorado or Gila Rivers are in flood , as they bring down a very fine reddish clay that deposits in a tight film , almost imper- vious . In fact , the experienced farmer will hold off an irrigation when this type of ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
... Colorado or Gila Rivers are in flood , as they bring down a very fine reddish clay that deposits in a tight film , almost imper- vious . In fact , the experienced farmer will hold off an irrigation when this type of ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
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... river . Senator JOHNSON . If it desilts for a period of 300 years , do you think it would be unwise ? Senator PHIPPS . You wouldn't have your flood control for half that length of time , would you ? Senator JOHNSON ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
... river . Senator JOHNSON . If it desilts for a period of 300 years , do you think it would be unwise ? Senator PHIPPS . You wouldn't have your flood control for half that length of time , would you ? Senator JOHNSON ... COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
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Popular passages
Page 646 - It would not be contended that it extends so far as to authorize what the Constitution forbids, or a change in the character of the government or in that of one of the States, or a cession of any portion of the territory of the latter, without its consent.
Page 387 - ... and if such surplus shall prove insufficient for this purpose, then, the burden of such deficiency shall be equally borne by the Upper Basin and the Lower Basin, and whenever necessary the States of the Upper Division shall deliver at Lee Ferry water to supply one-half of the deficiency so recognized in addition to that provided in paragraph (d).
Page 316 - Basin" means those parts of the States of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming within and from which waters naturally drain into the Colorado River System above Lee Ferry, and also all parts of said States located without the drainage area of the Colorado River System which are now or shall hereafter be beneficially served by waters diverted from the System above Lee Ferry. (g) The term "Lower Basin...
Page 317 - Inasmuch as the Colorado River has ceased to be navigable for commerce and the reservation of its waters for navigation would seriously limit the development of its Basin, the use of its waters for purposes of navigation shall be subservient to the uses of such waters for domestic, agricultural and power purposes.
Page 1 - ... and to make such expenditures, as it deems advisable. The cost of stenographic services to report such hearings shall not be in excess of 25 cents per hundred words. The expenses of the committee, which shall not exceed $5,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman.
Page 634 - ... within the limits of the several States, belong to the respective States within which they are found, with the consequent right to use or dispose of any portion thereof, when that can be done without substantial impairment of the interest of the public in the waters, and subject always to the paramount right of Congress to control their navigation so far as may be necessary for the regulation of commerce with foreign nations and among the States.
Page 628 - ... to be situated in two or more States, or to be constructed in one State for the benefit of another State; or (e) as to the diversion of water in one State for the benefit of another State; the Governors of the States affected, upon the request of one of them, shall forthwith appoint Commissioners with power to consider and adjust such claim or controversy, subject to ratification by the Legislatures of the States so affected.
Page 316 - River system, such waters shall be supplied first from the waters which are surplus over and above the aggregate of the quantities specified in paragraphs (a) and (6) ; and if such surplus shall prove insufficient for this purpose, then, the burden of such deficiency shall be equally borne by the upper basin and the lower basin...
Page 646 - October next succeeding the ratification of this compact. (e) The States of the Upper Division shall not withhold water, and the States of the Lower Division shall not require the delivery of water which can not reasonably be applied to domestic and agricultural uses.
Page 632 - The principle has long been settled in this court, that each State owns the beds of all tide-waters within its jurisdiction, unless they have been granted away.