The Washington herald., 1908-05-16

4 bond which VIII cement the Union OF
the States more firmly than ever was
formed yesterday. when the governors in
attendance at the White House confer
enee decided on a permanent organfza-
ton Of the chief executives Of the States
To Joseph W. Folk, of Missouri. is dua
the credit Of forming the organization
His name viii thereby be perpetuated in
a manner that no other act Of his career
could effect. The work of this organiza-
tion viii be OF scope and a magnitude
50 far-Teaching as TO vItally affect
the paramount political problems Of to-
day and those that VIII arise in the fp-
ture.
Folk Is Master Mind.
Gov Folk, who since his arrival in this
city has been working toward the forma.
ton Of an association OF the governors
was ably assisted By Cows Glenn or
North Carolina, and Wilson. OF Ken
lucky, and had the aid or every eover-
nor in attendance on the conference.
As told yesterday morning in Tbs
Washington Herald, the first step toward
the formation OF a permanent oreaniza-
ton which would be absolutely free from
domination OF Federal powers. came after
the adjournment Of the session of the
regular conference, Thursday. when Gov.
FOLK and Gov. Glenn called & meeting
OF the governors and the project was
launched.
AT this meeting a committee was an
pointed to talk over the situation win
other governors and make report at 20
o'clock yesterday morning. The commit
tee ascertained that the other governors
were heartily in accord with the move
and so reported.
Immediately after the adjournment Of
the regular session OF the conference yes
terdaY meeting Of the governors was
called. About two-thirds Of those n the
city responded. The meeting was held
in the East Room OF the White Honsa
where the conference had been in session.
Folk Outlines Plan.
Gov Folk called the meeting to order.
and outlined the intentions and reasons
for assembling it. Gov. Wilson. Of Ken
lucky. was then called to the chair.
The motion TO effect permanent or
ganisatlon carried unanimously. A raso-
luton to appoint an executive COMMITTEES
to arrange the plan Of organization also
passed. Gov. Wilson appointed Gov.
Swanson, OF Virginia, chairman Of the
committee. Later Gov. Wilson was also
made a member Of the executive com
mittee.
On motion It was agreed that the COM
mittee consist Of five members. Including
the chairman. II was also decided TO let
Gov. Swanson and Gov. Wilson meet in
a week or two and select the three as
sociates.
These members viii be notified as soon
as chosen Organization VIII then be
effected. The aggregation wiz be known
as the House of Governors. and will be
composed OF the chief executives Of the
various States.
Owing TO the method OF electing gov
ernors the personnel OF the organization
viii be constantly changing. \ number
OF those who join the organization now
viii probably not attend more than the
hrst meeting, as their tenure Of Office VIII
expire.
Their successors. however. viii take
their places. The body Will at all times
have representation from every state
and Territory In the Union.
Meeting Is Enthusiastic.
All the Governors present Yesterday
We're enthusiastic over the project, and
while it was not divulged it is pretty cer-
tain the executives who were not in at
tendance at the conference advised fha
Of their hearty cooperation
by telegraph.
The idea Of the organization IS 10
bring about a condition Of harmony
among the different States on all issues
IN which the States are collectively In
-erested. Every possible subject that nay
arise or has arisen VIII be taken up.
Among the main themes WIN be State
rights. State regulations Of State re-
State regulation Of railways
within fits borders. uniform laws. prison
extradition. injunction Of State
'fiicers. power of Federal courts in States.
Ind, in fact any question. o., as Mr..
Folk put it:
The scope is sufficiently wide 10 allow
he body to take up any and every sub
ect. II viii handle everything in which
he States are interested"
After the selection OF Cows. Swanson
md Wilson. the meeting adjourned.
Plans OF Organization Considered.
Later in the afternoon Cows. Swanson.
Wilson. Folk. and Sheldon held a meet
ng at the Willard Hotel Plans for or.
,anization were generally discussed.
It was decided that meetings Of the or
sanization should be held each year in
Iifferent cities. the place OF the succeed
ng meeting 10 be decided on at the ses-
ion preceding 1t.
While the exact date OF the first meet
ng was not decided, it win be held some
ime in the early fail The meeting place
vill be either Chicago or st. Louis.
Washington viii never be considered as
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