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ground by sheep. A military patrol was organized as the only method by which such a nuisance could be abated. Now it is reported
that the young growth is unmolested, flowers spring up every where in the little openings. This military supervision is made
effective with great satisfaction to citizens and tourists who have visited Yosemite during the present season. It is a pity
that the same supervision is not extended over the floor of Yosemite Valley. YOSEMITE VALLEY Some few years ago a gentleman
prominently connected with one of the great Eastern magazines paid a visit to Yosemite valley and upon his return entered
at once upon an active crusade on behalf of what he called preserving the natural beauties of the valley. He did not want
a road or bridle path cut on the floor of the valley, nor any of the underbrush removed, nor anything done to make the valley
comfortable and habitable. So interested was he with his own pet hobby that he actually undertook to get the United States
to revoke its grant of Yosemite to the State of California and make it a national park. This year in the place and stead
of an enthusiastic but prejediced magazine editor, there has been in Yosemite valley a scientific landscape engineer, George
K. Radford, formerly associated with Frederick Law Olmstead, and Mr. Radford has reported his views to the Yosemite Commissioners.
Mr. Radford says: The environment and surroundings of cliffs, waterfalls, etc., are as nature made and left them, and neither
need control nor can be improved, but the floor of the valley itself can be utilized and made 'a thing of beauty and a joy
forever for the present and coming generations. He recommends the removal of the undergrowth, the protection of the banks
of the Merced river, the improvement of roads and bridle paths and walks, and the introduction of electric lights. In other
words, he speaks from a modem 00863