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realized what they were

gates clearly realized what they were
there for.
Mr. Tears speech was clear and
forceful presentation of the duty Of the
convention, which he declared to be or
ganized for the education Of the people
concerning the public resources, in order
to enable them to act wisely In defining
the policy that should be followed. He
pointed out the fact that the people con-
trolled the policy of the government Of
the United States. and that it was their
business and their duty to solve the prob
lem instead Of leaving 1t to a few in
dividuals and corporations The nrst
step, therefore, was to know: the next
was to act. but all action should be post
poned until they had thorough knowledge
Of the facts.
Thus he brought out the real issue and
made it clear that the intention of the
antagonistic to the development OF the
west, but to take the wisest course for
preserving the heritage of all the peo-
pie, in the interest of all the people. We
for principles, but for actual results. Our
theory of conservation Is to prevent our
forests our water courses. our lands, our
fisheries. our wild game and other nat
ural wealth from being abused and
wasted. Conservation means a use which,
while providing for present needs. will
not exhaust the source of supply. and
that the welfare Of the people. as
whole, should be considered, rather than
the enrichment of few"
In that tone MIR. Teal presented the
object of the convention and carried an
Overwhelming majority of the delegates
with him.
Taft Shows His Interest.
There were hard fighters on the other
side, however, and If their numbers had
been equal to their activity and deter
mination the consequences would have
been entirely diffrent. The great strug-
gle was over the report Of the committee
on resolutions, which was adopted after
a spirited debate led by ex-Gov. George
&c. Pardee of California, in favor of the
policy of the administration. and United
States Judge Cornelius H. Hanford in
favor Of the people," who. he asserted
we're opposed to any interference with
their rights of ownership, to the natural
wealth of the nation, or their use of the
lands and water that belong to them the
report of the committee, however. was
adopted with a whoop
Gov. Pardee received powerful reinforce
ments from Beverly. Mass. In the form
|of a telegram from the President OF the
United States. who said:
II congratulate you upon the objects OF
your meeting and sincerely hope that your
deliberations will result In useful con-
illusions. You can count upon earnest
support from this administration for the
policy of conservation of natural re-
sources by every reasonable means prop
erly within the jurisdiction of the federal
executive, and such recommendations to
Congress as may best be adapted to OBJ
tain useful legislation toward the same
end. WILLIAM II. TAFT"
When the convention heard that Secre-
tary Balinger was in town, they sent
committee to invite him to attend. He
made a brief speech in which he pro-
claimed his adherence to the sentiments
expressed in the Presidents telegram, and
added:
Il heartily indorse the principles for
which it stands What he said expresses
my sentiments exactly. While l thus
subscribe my Endorsement of the princi-
pies Of conservation. however. l would
much prefer that you Judge me by my
acts rather than my Words which was
considered very significant.
Convention With Pinchot.
Mr.. Pinchot. who came at the begin
ming, but took a back seat was given a
great ovation, similar to those he has
received everywhere he has been In the
west this summer. His appearance upon
the platform was the signal for a dem
onstration which lasted two or three min
utes. and the convention applauded al
most every sentence that he uttered. His
speech was similar to those he has made
elsewhere. He called the attention of the
delegates to the fact that the most siren
uous opposition 10 the forest reserve pol