Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-09-10
field examination was made prior to


the government in order TO prevent
monopoly, He says
mir. Ballinger soon after taking OF
flee as secretary, declared such with
drawals were without authority of law,
although there was such authority TO
uphold Mr.. Garfields action and re-
stored the lands to entry and exposed
them to the danger OF ultimately,
without any restriction as To their use,
failing into the possession of those
who would monopolize the power
"Mr. Ballinger's course toward the
director OF the reclamation service
since he has been secretary has been
such as to tend TO destroy discipline
and harmony In the bureau,
"It appears that CLAWS has been ef-
feCtive in the accomplishment of re-
suits. He protested against and pre-
vented the patenting of the Cunning
ham claims when ordered to patent
by Mr. Ballinger. He secured revers-
al OF the Pierce decision constituting
the act of May 2S, 1908 and he pre-
vented the commencement of hearings
TO cancel the Cunningham entries un-
til a field examination had been had
CLAWS, Henry M. Hoyt. Horace Till
ard Jones and Andrew Kennedy are
deserving of commendation by the
people OF this country
lnp QuGNtlNHS WHICH, NibulA ht~
termine the fitness OF Mr. Ballinger
as n public servant We're those which
arose out OF the Cunningham claims
and the restoration Of the water pow
er sites
''These had to do with the conser-
walton of the national resources of the
nation. MIR. Ballinger on one side and
Mr.. Pinchot and Mr., Garfield on the
other. occupy entirely opposite post
tions toward that policy
Mr.. Ballinger was willing that the
Cunningham claimants should obtain
their patents without investigation al
though the signs were prominent and
he must have been aware of them
that they We're travelling toward the
rgan-Guggenheim syndicate and
monopoly. He was willing to throw
the power sites along the streams OF
The west into danger of acquisition ny
those who would monopolize them.
He could see no danger ia returning
them to entry and only submitted 10
their re-withdrawal because OF other
men alive to the real danger. protest |
ed and denounced his attitude.
Mr.. Madison discusses conserva-
ton and the necessity thereof also de-
claring It crime to permit national
resources and water power sites TO |
fall into the hands Of the monopoly"
Mr. Pinchot believed that the poll |
icy Of conservation was being attack |
ed in the very place where . friend
Of conservation was most needed ana
his acts have been inspired BY the de-
sire to protect the policies TO which
he is devoted.
IT regret that / am compelled 70 ar
rive al q conclusion different from the |
one which was arrived at by the pres
ident, for whom ! feel the highest per
sonal regard and respect We have |
had before us many witnesses and
have vast amount OF documentary |
evidence and have had the opportun- |
ity of testing the credihility of wit !
nesses in the most searching manner. |
and after hearing them all have ar
rived at those conclusions.
The full report Of Mr. Madison
makes about $4,000 words
Upon the assembling of the commit
ee Chairman Nelson said he desired
o inform them that Mr.. DENLY arrived
'esterday morning ana that Mr.. Ohm
tead would arrive this evening and
hat he had received word from Sem
tor Root that he could be here next
Tuesday. This, he said. would bring
ogether eleven of the twelve MEM
'ers of the committee.
In view of this fact he suggested
iNIlCl pi TWO alternatives lndt tntN |
gree to meet here next Tuesday, or
$ Senator Root can reach Chicago
1onday, and as all but two members
f the committee viii pass through !
'hicago on their way home, a meet
ng Of the committee will be held in
'hicago next Monday
Mr. Nelson said he was exceedingly
nxious to dispose of the matter as
Don as possible
A roll call disclosed no quorum and
enator Nelson said no buciness could
e transacted.
Mr. Madison protested against the
ction of the chairman as arbitrary |
nd unfair. and moved that the absent
lombers Of the committee be brought |
T. The four democrats and Mr.. |
tadlson voted for j. Mr.. Nelson not
oting.
Mr. Nelson declined TO put a motion |
Mr. James that Ivan Bowen be | /,
ppointed sergeant-at-arm on the |
round that as quorum was not pre-
mt the motion was out OF order.
IT. Nelson said Mr., Bowen has not {.
zen and Is not acting as sergeant-at-
rms of the committee.
Mr.. Madison then moved that the
-cretary Of the committee be en-
)wered 10 notify the abgantees to ap-
ear at the committee room AZ once
nd that upon their failure to come,
; arrest and bring them in. The mo-
on was adopted by the five members
Secretary Stemann notified Messrs,
itherland and Representatives Nc q
an and DENLY to appear at the com
ittee. but declined to execute the
der that they be arrested. as under
II resolution authorizing the investi-
ition there was no such authority iN
The three gentlemen mentioned , 4
ade the following reply. "
In view Of the refusal OF minority |
the committee Wednesday to post "
me action until the members of the | =
mmittee known 10 be coming could -
rive at Minneapolis. and their evid-
Il purpose to attempt TO make the | -
cion of "a minority the official ac- .
IN Of the committee without con-
leration and their refusal TO dis =
ss the evidence at the former meet y
e. and Ia view OF the fact that AT y
e former meeting they promulgated
the public their decision Of the -
So, which had no validity whatever a.
official action, and yet amounted ~
conclusive preludement Of the :,
Sc as far as said minority were con-
rned. we insist upon an 0pportunity | ~
r the FUN membership of the COM y
ttee To- decide the case which was ~
mmitted 90 them by Law. and We n
izt therefore decline the invitation b
the gentlemen assembled 10 meet
IA them today
Mr. Madison then offered the fol-
!. inc resolution