The reclamation law does not apply to Indiana. yet under its terms over $19.000.000 of Federal funds have been invested in irrigation projects in Arizona. and the Federal court has. after extended litigation. directed the collection of millions of dollars payable to the United States by the water users. It is remotely possible that dutiable goods might be smuggled into Indiana from Canada. but the Federal court in Arizona must frequently try and punish violators of tihe customs laws who seek to take advantage of the inadequately patrolled Mexican border. The proximity of Mexico is likewise the cause for many violations of the immigration laws. particularly the Chinese exclusion act. The court must also enforce tihe prohibition against the export of arias into Mexico. wvhich is still in effect. These are all instances of special and peculiar Federal interests and activities which add to the duties of a judge of the United States court iii Arizona that are unkmovii ill lndiama. even thbough the 1iopulation lie eight timies as great.
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