Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-23

to a ride over their line; and especially
desire to take this opportunity to con-
graduate the citizens Of Augusta on
the splendid hotel which they have
erected, which we are sure VIII COM
mare with any in New England.
Prof. Robinson was next called upon
and asked to speak on the work OF tne
survey commission for the Katahdin
forestry reservation. He said that the
plan is an outgrowth Of the spirit Of
conservation which is manifestilig it.
self. What sacrifice ought we not to
make to preserve our forests: NO ques-
tion has ever confronted this nation
more grave than this question OF the
nreservetion of our national resources.
The speaker was warmly applauded
when he said that he believed the time
would soon come when the Legisiature
will settle questions in accordance Win
the welfare of the people and not IN ac-
| cordance with the exigencies of party
politics. IIe believed that the strata lald
down in slow growth are more enduring
than the rock thrown up by volcanic
/ action.
Mr.. philcon moved that our senator's
and representatives in Congress be asked
| to use their influence for the preservation
of the forests and particularly the pro-
| posed Katahdin mountain preserve.
Prof. Cary did not think that the ma
tional government ought to be asked to
buy back land which our immediate fore
fathers disposed of enormously. This
view was shared by L. A. Goudy of Port
land.
President Hichborn urgeG the adoption
| of the motion. He believed that the
question was a matter of vital concern.
.'We are simply asking Uncle Sam to
come in and assist in the preservation
of Uncle Sans domain"
A. s. Bangs was in favor Of the motion.
| In aiding forest preservation we are sim
ply adopting the plans of the general
government. pointing to the natural re-
| sources we have that are as good as any
| that others have, and as worthy Of pres
| ervation.
| Several speakers participated at this
| point in a running fire of rapid discussion.
which developed considerable spirit.
The following vote was passed: Voted.
| that this board respectfully urge upon
our congressional delegation the desirable
| ity of Incorporating national preserve
| within the State of Maine, joining great
| preserve about ard around Mt. Katahd1n
| to that of the proposed White mountain
preserve. that the beauties thereof may
| be preserved and the views therefrpm
| NAV he saved to the navigator and the
| manufacturer.
| Commissioner Lyon of industrial and la
Dor statistics of the State was next in
/ hat hn 1ov ,1or
which his department exists is so broad
that the department feels that it may
| extend its work in large number of
| directions. The department was now con-
sdeling the question of emigration from
| the State.
1--WE are trying to do something for the
benefit Of our State.'' The speaker said
that it is surprising the number Of cp-
| portunitfes that the people of Maine have
without embracing them.
I'VE are making an effort along the
same line you are working. to labor for
the interests of the State.
Hon. Solon Chase was called upon. IL
trained them steers" he said. "to pull for
the public welfare; and that is what they
always did. pull for the public welfare
| points made hy "Cncle" Solon:
II enjoy the music of the automobile
it is the 'honk! nonE" of plenty.
"Why. most of the farmers burn theii
brush this time of year because it burns
better
1.-THE best way to put out a forest fire
is to stop 1t before it begins
Mr.. Chase closed by telling his famous
story about his going fishing on Sunday
when boy.
l.. A. Goudy of Portland moved that
the board commend the labors of the de-
pcrtment Of industrial and labor statis-
tics.
F. L. Dutton of Augusta. in the course
OF the discussion. rose to the defence oil
the farmers boy in an eloquent plea.
| 1t was voted that the legislative COM
mittee cooperate with the bureau of in
dustrial and labor statistics of the State
in its work.
President Hichborn laid tho matter ol
uniform hydrant before the board. in
Producing Lester Howell of Augusta tc
the board Mr.. Howell said that there
are three hydrant threads in use generally
in the State, and several towns have
threads which no other department equip.
ment in the State will fit. The need OF
uniformity was impressed upon the mem
bers Of the beard. He urged the adoption
of the national standard hose and hy-
drant thread.
The matter of uniform couplings was
laid on the table.