Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-09-30
pINCITOT ADVOCATE OF
CANCELLATION NOT COMPROMISE

Pueblo, Sept. 29.-Colorado'S con-
trOversy with New Mexico and Texas
over state and federal control Of
waters OF the Rio Grande was aired
on the floor Of the congress this att
81 ncon, but that body reserved Off
ciel judgment until tomorrow when
The resolutions, plank of which will
refer to control OF interstate waters
viii be considered. Action by the
resolutions committee indicates that
the congress will endorse fedora con-
troll, though assurance was given to-
night that Colorado viii present a
minority report relating to this feat
ure
The one other feature of the session
WAS Clifford Pinchots advocacy of a
conciliatory program that Will unite
the supporters of state and federal
control in those things that are for
the good of the people, but strong
federal supervision Of these natural
resources which the biz corporations
are seeking to obtain control and the
ovation accorded him. Besides voic-
ing his own well known views, It
was generally felt MIR. Pinchot
brought message from his former
chief-Theodore Roosevelt.
I'VE are one people and the ma
tional view in this great movement
tiuue to control declared Mr. PIN
choi in closing LAS our friends, the
enemy, discover their mistakes, let
us make il as easy as possible for
them to join our ranks. but in dong
so, don't compromise
The wave of enthusiasm and ap-
plause that swept the packed conven-
ton han evidenced the popularity OF
the principles advocated as well as
the temper Of the great majority OF
delegates on this problem.
There were other spectacular mo-
ments, one when C. A. Ballrich of
Pueblo presented to Mr.. Pinehot as
trustee a gnarled big stick cut from
the forests of Colorado, studded with
Colorado gems and precious metals
with the injunction 10 deliver II TO
Theodore Roosevelt, the man who is
wise and strong enough to use II i'm
partially for the benefit of all; and
the only man strong enough and
gentle enough to use the big stick as
shepherds crook"
Mr. Pinchot said in part:
"A great deal OF water has flowed
under the bridge since | last addressed
this congress a year ago. / want to
speak about what seems to me to be
the tendencies governing our growth.
The last year has cen the turning
point and the people realize that while
we have a right and "A duty 10 use all
We need of minerals. forests, lands
and waters, what we need. behind ana
above all is the equal or stronger
duty to administer our birthright so
that we may hand down 10 future
generations. a nation richer, stronger
~ purer than the nation that in
habits this country today
mr. l-inchOt declared the loudest I
cries against the new policy and the
most bitter fight against II have come
from those individuals and organiza-
tions who see their individual profits I
are in danger.
ANY fight of this kind must have /
focal point. Any great contest al /
ways centers around "A few men ana I
organizations. The basic principle OF
this fight of yours and mine is that (
IL is better to help the small man 4
make a living than TO help the Dig Z
man make profit; to endorse the
idea that the natural resources do not
belong 10 few rich men. mainly IN
Wall street. but they do belong anu .
must he kept in the possession OF the /
people.
Il believe that the contest Of states
rights and federal. so prominently he
fore this congress. would never have
arisen II the national government had
not undertaken 20 control some OF the
special Interests. which believed they
could escanc all control by taking
refuge behind the states.
There. Is one enemy we all have
10 fight-it Is the man In politics 10
feather his own nest Any scattering
ef our power. therefore. is harmful,
30 MAKE this plea Do what yon