Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-10

DEMOCRATS WILL NOT
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| placable foe to the land grabber and
| CRATER; he was the obStructor OF the
| schemes and Vaccinations of conspir-
ators attempting to seize the public
domain. He dared to be insubordinate
if such he was in the interest of his
country. 1t was that character Of in
subordinaton which inspired the men
| of other days who laid the foundations
in this country for an enduring people
1T would be difficult to give too
much credit to Mr. Clifford Pinchot for
the work he has done in the building
up and development of our national
forest system His part in this work
would have been impossible had he not
! been moved by an enthusiasm which
overcame all obstacles"
! Secretary Rallinger's visit to George
w. Perkins is mentioned and per-
sonal and confidential letter and other
correspondence concerning it. and the
| proposed trip of an engineer to Alaska
are quoted
Personal and Confidential.
This correspondence discloses things
which do no credit to the secretary"
SAYS tie report His relations with
the Morgan interests We're treated in
a personal and confidential way and
his treatment of the matter of exploit
ing the trans portation and mineral
possibilities of Alaska was on a person.
al and confidential basis.
1T can be scarcely be an agreeable
reflection that the public interests and
the peoples property have been con-
sidered fit subjects for personal and
confidential negotiations and dealings
between the department having them
in charge and designing individuals
having large financial strength which
they seek TO employ for their own pri-
vate advantage.
THE exploiting Of the mineral re-
confidential matter This disclosure
harmonizes with the suggestion that
powerful interests desired Mr.. Bal
fingers appointment. 1t is an evidence
that certain great combinations of
syndicates sought TO get control of
valuable lands in Alaska. The ex-
ploitation of these resources ought not
TO be an affair of sacred confidence be-
tween the secretary and his friends"
"Rieid Letter Of the Law"
Continuing the report says:
THAT while Mr. Ballnger was in ia
vor of following the letter of the law
in reclamation work and in the matter
of Withdrawals, he was disposed 10 ig-
more the letter of the law in the Gun
ningham coal claims, and take a liberal
view in favor Of the claimant, well
knowing that the rigid provisions Of
The law raised an inference OF fraud in
almost every instance. 1t might make
the situation clearer to state again, by
way of preface that Mr.. Ballinger be-
lieved in and adopted a policy in
strict conformity to the laws enacted
by congress"
Mr.. Madison asked leave to file sep
arate report and findings. which was
agreed to.
Conclusions Reached by Madison.
Mr. Nadison's conclusions are:
That the charges made by L. r.
Claws against Secretary Ballinger
should be sustained
"That in the matter of the disposi-
ton of the Cunningham coal lands Mr..
Ballinger was not faithful trustee of
the interests Of the people and did not
perform his duty in such manner as
to properly protect such interests.
"That the charges made by Mr. Pin
chot should be sustained
That Mr.. Ballinger's course in the
administration of the department Of the
interior has been characterized by
lack of fidelity TO the public interests.
That this has been shown In his treat
ment of the Cunningham coal claims.
the restoration of the water power sites
to entry without intention to rewith-
draw, ard in his administrat ton OF the
reclamation service, the latter result
ing in Unnecessary humiliation to the
director and tending towards the dis
integration Of the service.
That Mr. Ballinger has not shown
himself to be that character of a friend
TO the policy of conservation to our
natural resources that the man should
be who occupies that important post of
secretary oe the interior in our govern
nent, and he should not be retained in
that office"
Mr.. Madison moved that both reports
be filed with Secretary Sleman with
instructions to have the same printed
and copies filed with the secretary Of
the senate and the clerk of the house
OF representatives.