New-York tribune., 1909-01-07

Totals 81 2so $50 see. 90 eco
The sinking funds for the canal and highway
seh1s amounted September 90. 1895 to $500
ls< Il, residue Of tie debtin excess Of sinking
funds being 1890. l65 Sc.
FOR ECONOMY AND PROGRESS
The growing demands upon administration and
TIE just requirements Of our institutional work
ldmonish practise the strictect economy.
Care in making appropriations and IN scrutiny
81 proposals for outlays should not he re-
axed, and there should be renewed determination
20 reduce expenses wherever this can he accom-
rlished without injustice loss Of efficiency and
tc enlarge commitments only in cases where
tbe exigcncy is clearly revealed by thorough eX-
animation. NastetUl expenditure infiicts double
WRONG II not only is unwarrantable use OF
the peoples money. but is unjust withdrawal
Prom the means available 20 meet pressing needs.
Economy the essential condition of progress.
We celebrate this year with sister states the
fercentenaFE discoveries OF Samuel De Cham
plain and Henry Hudson, and suitable provision
should be made for worthy cOnmemoTation- This.
Ltovever. should be limited To ceremonial,
bur in our schools and in voluntary associa-
sions should take advantage of this opportunity
Ia kindie interest in the story of development.
While the formal celebrations viii be confined to
The scenes Of the discoveries, appropriate meetings
under local auspices should be held throughout the
state. and these interesting occasions should con-
tribute powerfully to the reinforcement of the pa
triotic' sentiment OF the people
During the last year strong impetus given to
the movement for the conservation OF our natural
resources by the action Of the President in calling
g conferences of the Governors Of the states The
people or this state may congra tUate themselves
the measures they have already taken for this
purpose. But much remains be accomplished.
Our fcTest preserve consists Of 1850 80 acres
Of which i075Io acres were purchased contracted
for during the last year. These purchases should
be extended rapidly as prudent use Of our avail
shle means VIII permit.
FOREST PROTECTION.
II is idle however, extend the states holdings
unless We take proper measures for their protec-
ticR- The serious menace Of forest fires has re-
ceiVed most unfortunate illustration during the last
season More than 177.oee acres Of public and pri-
rate lands were burned over. and it is estimated
that she actual pecuniary loss for the most part
fn standing timber. nearly S650.0Co.
But the serious damage. apart from the destruc-
tien a. timber which WAS wrought in the retarda-
tioB % growth dedes estimate. We may find
comfort in the record Of improved efficiency
Of the department shown in the Forest Com
Snsssioners report II appears oy comparison with
the year 1893 the period of maximum fire loss that
with enly oue-alf the nurnber OF fires about $50,
&c acues Weue then burned over and that the
pecgnisry loss Was nearly Sssa6aG
FIt the measure of protection is still, oar
recent experience shows. Ear from adequate. We
eheuld have a effective system o. patrol
The nunloor OF fires caused ny the or coal I'm
locomotives makes il necessary. II other rrecau-
soHs are insufficient. that railroad companies
concur in the recommendation of the Comulis-
sioner that proper provision should he made Tor
the suspension Of hunting privileges in time OF
drcuth- Al other bic mes stlres should he
taken TO prevent Src.
The conservation of our forests is 50 essential
10 the maintenance OF our water supply and to the
health and industrial activities OF the people that
the police powers of the state should he used 10
secure The proper regulation Of forests held in
private ownership. a.. Cor example. by preventing
The cutting of trees under suitable dimensions II
Is also important that fallen trees and acc,ln-lI-
lated debris should be removed 30 lar as nrac-
iicsbie- and with respect this state should
example.
Our present constitutional provision in 81 far
as Il prevents the proper and nurture - our
forest preserve. interfercs with its own object
The time must shortly when no longer Eav-
Ing reason &c fear the grasp of the selfish hand
sad having settled The inviolsbiIitv of tf. ,,lli
interest in priceless forest possessions Ne
rsan make possible their scientific protection and
their proper utilization the prhi,. BENEFIT W.
may ihns rot only secure needed advantages IN
safeguarding our streams and industrial mower
.spt Te may ESQ properly promote the health and
er15Trnent Of the people shall not realize .l,a
faa benefit - these great resources until we rot
only pTeseTse forests by intelligent treatm.r,
but also hy means Of suita bic roads and uer
kers trails make mountain pleasure
grounds, under wise regulation protecting wood
land snd natures bcsGts. more accessible to our
peerle. snd render available 70 The nanv The in
vie>raticn aad the Inspiration vhcl, fe- nav nov
-nioy.
recommended last year that encoura cement
20 t@ q wise poicv which can be pursued with
cut less 20 the state. IN connection with the 70
foreztstien q its holdings ~ furnishing pine