The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
: COMING CONFERENCE
TO BE LOVE FEAST
Governors and Delegates From
States Write of Great
Approval
Many Requests for Seats in the
Hall Refused Because of
Limited Space


House promises to be a great love feast
at which men Of the greatest diverg-
ence Of views on politics and other
questions viii join in a mighty chorus
IN behalf OF the conservation Of natural
resources. Those who are in close
touch with the conference arrange
ments declare they have never known
another movement which has been
greeted with such quick and enthus-
isstic popular approval
Al indication Of public opinion is
snoroed by the great mass of CORE
spondence which is pouring into the
White House on this subject. Organ
izations OF all sorts express realization
of the greatness OF the enterprise. and
request that they be given representa-
ton by delegates. Individuals in great
numbers are sending requests that they
be allowed 10 attend in their private
capacity.
These letters are becoming Of such
volume that the stenographers at the
White House are working overtime
and Secretary Loeb fears that he will
ultimately be driven TO the necessity
OF providing a circular letter, which
can be mailed 10 all persons and organi-
zatiOns making application. Information
IS constantly received. too. that tourists
from all parts Of the country are plan
ming 70 be in washington at the time
OF the conference. in the hope that they
may attend al least & part of the pro-
ceedings.
MANY REQUESTS REFUSED
Because OF the limited capacity OF
the east room all such organizations
and individuals are necessarily meet
ing with disappointment. None can be
admitted except those provided for in
the invitation lists. and the press.
That conservation Of national re-
sources is nothing about which the po-
utical parties wish 70 raise an issue
IS indicated by the attitude OF the dem
ocratic leaders Both William len
nings Bryan and Governor John A
Johnson, leading candidates for the
democratic presidential nomination,
have written to President Roosevelt
expressing their approval. Equally
emphatic endorsement. 1t is under
stood has been voiced by Grover
Cleveland. Bryan's letter TO the pres
tdent reads:
greatly appreciate your kind
invitation and shall take pleasure in
attending tie conference on the con-
servatlCn Of natural resources. 1 am,
4 beg 10 assure you, in hearty SYM
pathy with the purpose OF the con-
ference. and I have no doubt that the
discussion OF the subject viii be very
helpful 10 US all"
Governor Johnsons letter reads:
TO assure you that I heartily agree
with your conclusion that the conser-
walton Of the natural resources Of our
country presents Z problem demand
ing the best thought Of our times is
superfuous. We have been exploiting
our resources with no thought OF the
morrow, and the claims Of posterIty
upon US should certainly be taken in
70 account"
All OF the so national organizations
which viii be represented by delegates
nave expressed approval Of the pur-
pose OF the conference, and nothing but
approval is voiced IN the letters from
the governors And now chambers OF
commerce and boards OF trade through
Out the country are adopting resolu-
lions commencing the presidents
course and advocating a policy of pru-
dent conservation.
The lead in this movement has been
taken by the Pittsburg chamber Of
commerce. The Pittsburg resolutions
call upon the governor OF Pennsylvania
and the members OF the Pennsylva MIA
congressional delegation TO attend the
conference Many other commercial
organizations, following this exampIe
are urging the governors and congress
sional delegations OF their state to at
tend the conference and TO lose no
chance Of boosting the conservative |
movement.
The Harrisburg board OF trade in its
resolution expresses the belief that
no more important conference than this 1
has been called since the memorab bic 1
one which met IN Philadelphia In I7s7
and drafted the constitution under
which the United States has attained /
such predominant position" The com
mercial club Of Grand Forks. y. Oak /
sees IN the conference special help for 4
newer parts OF the country It's reso- /
4uff0rC hat
Is one OF great Importance to the entire /
country. and particularly TO newer /
states where vast natural wealth ex-
lists that yet awaits exploitatioh"
WOULD CONSERVE FALLS
The Baltimore board Of trade refers
IN it's resolutions specifically to its de- /
sire 70 have the scenic and economic I
resources OF Niagara falls conserved /
under disinterested control and also TO /
TIE desire that there shall be public 1
control Of the White and Appalachian /
mountains. Accordingly 1t most heart
lily indorses this project for better /
and more beautiful America as well as
many other useful and patriotic ideas /
In the presidents recommendation"
The American Society Of Mechanical 1
Engineers has adopted strong resolu- 1
lions OF Endorsement The Rochester /
chamber OF commerce commends the |
movement, and. so the resolutions run, I
from Philadelphia to far of Cheyenne. /
Wyo. BY the tine the conference /
meets according TO the present out |
look. SO many Endorsements will have I
been given that the momentum will I
not only continue through the days Of 1
the meeting but will extend far be-
yond.
The Pittsburg resolutions are no.
table for their vigorous exposition Of /
the problem Of natural resources
They refer TO Pittsburg's own trou-
bles with floods and to its depend
ence upon the mineral resources OF
the country. The resolutions thus
outline the issue. in part:
Scientists and practical experts,
after long investigation and study of
the natural resources OF the United
States. are urgently calling public at
tention 10 the fact that our supplies
Of coal, oil. natural gas. iron ore and
lumber are being rapidly depleted:
that there is an enormous but un-
necessary loss Of fertility from the
soil because Of Ignorant farming and
because Of the preventable wash OF
soil from denuded forest land into