The Washington herald., 1908-05-16


limelight of publicity. William Jennings
Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt, addressed
the gathering. the conference Of COVER
nors, which has been in session in this
city for the past three days. adjourned
sine die at 1915 o'clock yesterday.
The meeting was called to order at
10:l5 o'clock by President Roosevelt
Gov. Blanchard, OF louisiana, chairman
OF the committee on resolutions. mme-
disGely detained recognition. and intro
dueed the report Of that body. It was
read.
Gov. Blanchard then announced it had
been the purpose CT the committee 10
prepare resolutions along broad liberal
lines Of national scope; that Il had puT-
posely avoided making specific recommen-
dations, or advocating any permanent
form OF organization for the conference
Glenn Advocates DeliberatiOn.
Gov. Glenn. OF North Carolina. was on
his feet, and protested against an imme-
ciate vote on the resolutions. urging that
the governors have time TO consider
them He also objected to the power
delegated 10 the President in the Tesolu-
tion, IN which the power OF assembling
the conference whenever ne desired was
conferred.
we may not always have such llb-
eral-mlnded President as the distin-
guished gentleman who now occupies
that Office" said Gov. Glenn.
President Roosevelt suggested the reso-
lutions be amended so as TO make the
calling Of future conferences obligatory
on the President at the request Of one
third Of the governors.
This amendment was protested by Gov.
Blanchard. Gov. Glenn arose and said;
While do not always agree with the
policies Of the President. no one has
more admiration for the President OF the
United States than have ]. He is my
President as well as the President OF the
Republican party
Cries Of Good and cheers greeted
the remarks. President Roosevelt bowed
his acknowledgment from the platform
Folk Urges Delay.
Gov Folk. of Missouri. also spoke
against the adoption OF the resolutions
and supported the contention of Gov
Glenn Ia vigorous terms.
GOV. Noel, Of Mississippi, interrupted
Gov. Folk to ask If he thought It was
not the proper courtesy for the gov
ernors to indicate that future conferences
should be held
THE gentleman IS from Mississippi" {"
responded Gov Folk, ''and knows Of
Southern hospitality. Does he think It
proper for a guest to indicate to his
host that he receive another invitation
for a visit?"
This retoTt was greeted with laughter
I can express my Joy at coming"
said Gov. Noel, HIS sally was greeted
with applause. The President laughed
heartily.
Gov. Glenn then arose and said that.
acting on the advice OF Gov. Wilson, Of
Kentucky. whom he had found to be a
WISE man, he desired 10 withdraw his
amendment, saying: Eve will never have
little man for President" This action
was taken after practically every govern
or In the room had spoken one way or
the other on the matter.
The sally OF Mr.. Glenn brought laugh
ter from the governors. When It subsided
President Roosevelt remarked he believed
any President would caIl a conference at
the request OF the governors. Then in a
few words he thanked the convention and
those present for their attendance and
earnest endeavOrs. He then put the reso-
luton to a vote. There was not a dis
senting voice.
President Roosevelt then called upon
William Jennings Bryan. As the great
Commoner walked down toward the plat
form the room fairly rang with cheer and
applause. AS he took his place Presi-
dent Roosevelt stepped forward. The two
men shook hands with great -eordiality.
The picture was one that will not be
forgotten by those who saw it. Probably
never before have the two leaders OF two
great parties. one victor the other van
quished, but rising again to claim his
own, met upon the neutral ground for
which both had striven.
After the cheering Mr.. Bryan said that
owing 70 the serious nature Of the discus
sion he thought it best 10 read his sub
ject. Apologizing for doing 50 he drew
a paper from his pocket and started on
his speech.
At the close Of Mr.. Bryan's address the
President. who announced HIS intention
Of presiding throughout the entire ses-
sion, opened the meeting to governors
who had not had an opportunity OF ad-
dressing the gathering.
Gov. Conner Speaks.
Gov. Conner. OF Alabama. was the first
speaker. He heartily indorsed the ac-
tion Of the convention AMI the policies
for which it had been called. Then turn
ing 10 the President, he said:
But we are a little bit skittish. Mr
President. about turning our railroads
over to the President. We don't quite 60
with you there. But our waterway
The evident desire of Gov. Conner to
get away from his suggestion of oppo-
sition to the President aroused the lat
ter's sense Of humor. He laughed heart
ily.
At the conclusion Of Gov. Corners re-
marks the President arose and took the
c0nferees completely by surprise by de-
liVeTing an address
The speech was received with the wild
est acclaim The cheers could be heard
IN Pennsylvania avenue. The cheering
was so prolonged that It was several
minutes before the convention could re-
sumo the regular business
Other governors were then called on.
Gov. Wilson, of Kentucky created
great laughter when he said he came
frem a State that was greatly interested
IN waterways. There was another out
burst when In referring to the rivers in
the State. he mentioned Salt River. which,
no said, was Of great political signif
canee.
He was followed by Gov. Mead. Of
Washington. who said his people would
be more than glad 70 cooperate with the
States and national government in any
policies or movement looking toward the
conservation Of the natural resources OF
the country independent Of the question
OF State rights. He said he had no
fears for the destiny Of this republic.
Gov, Hanly, OF Indiana, expressed him
self as fully IN sympathy with the pur-
poses OF the convention. The remainder
of his talk was practically one OF in
quiry and information on coal deposits.
Gov. H0eh, Of Kansas. also spoke in
appreciation Of the work Of the confer
ence. as did Gov. Sheldon, Of Nebraska
Owing to illness. Gov. Cummins, OF
Iopa, was unable 10 be present. His pa
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