The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
ROOSEVELT WILL SPEAK
ON POLITICS At ST. PAUL
Reporters Are Haired at Oyster Bay
But They May See Editor Roose-
welt in New York Where He
Does His Work
by RALPH JOHNSON

wake of a long list of honors there came
to Theodore Roosevelt another today,
when he was elected member of the.
board of trustees of Tuskegee Industrall
institute In Alabama. The trustees met
here today in the rooms of the general
education board. About the first busi-
ness transaction was a motion from W.
w Campbell, an Alabama banker. NOM,
mating Colonel Roosevelt to the board
This was received with enthusiasm.
Colonel Roosevelt had previously given
his consent to act
Visitors without end continue focking
to Oyster Bay Forester Clifford Pinchot
was in this city, having completed a.
long conference with the former President
at oyster Bay. while together they de-
cided upon September as the opening
date for the national conservation con-.
gress, which will be held lin st. Paul
Mrs. Roosevelt is spending her time
quietly at Sycamore Hill. 1t was report,
ed today that she might accompany
Colonel Roosevelt to Beverly to visit Pres
ident Taft and family.
mere handful of Rough Riders is still
in New York. The bulk of them have
either returned to their homes OF are en-
route there now, tired and delighted
They all declared their visit to New
York was an extremely happy occasion.
Colonel Roosevelt, with infinite care, has
draped the silk guidon which they prey
sented to him at the luncheon Thursday,
in his library at Oyster Bay. He said
he would cherish it as one of his most
priced possessions.
RooseveIf's Dates Ahead
Colonel Roosevelt has some of his sums
rner and fall plans completed now.'
Among the dates already made public
Al the meeting of the Colorado Livs
stock association at Denver. septen'-|
Der l.
At the frontier exercises in Cheyenne,
Wyo.. September 26.
In Kansas City following the wyoming
visit.
On September 10 he will address the
Hamilton club In Chicago
In St Paul on September g.
Following his return from oyster Bay
Mr. Pnchot gave out an interview in
which he praised the work of the insur-
gents in Congress. The former forester
made 1t plain that he was expressing hiu
Individual sentiments and declared that
his remarks were inspired by nothing fur
ther than his personal views.
THE services rendered the nation by
the insurgents in Congress have been
remarks able" said he The railroad
bill. framed by Attorney General
ckersham. was a misty measure,
but the modification II received in the
Senate was a step forward TIE -coun-
try owes much in this matter to tie
insurgents and their sympathizers.
Chief among the insurgents who have
brought about a modification of rhe
railroad bill are Senators Cummins,
Clapp. Dolliver, LaFollette and Bever-
idge"
Pinchot on Legislation
Speaking of the bills which have
been before Congress, Mr.. Pinchot said
he had hoped particularly for the sep
aration bill which would prevent coal
companies from taking UP land for
mining purposes by sending settlers TO
get farm land on the site of the coal
deposits This bill. he said. would mean
that the settler taking up the farm
ing land could not mine the underly-
ing coal unless he paid for the right
1t would stop fraud and compel the
companies to take up land at Its real
value.
people overlook the fact that the
men essentially want the
development of natural resources. They
are keen for it. but they want 1t TOR
the general interest and not for special
persons. The second national conser-
vation congress which will be held in
St Paul is now substantially fixed. II
will be a big congress and 7 am look
ing forward to one of the best meet
ings ever held. Tho intention of the
men is 20 give to " an es-
pecially practical cast to bring up con-
crete questions IN a practical way"
Mr.. Pinchot declined to say what
topics he discussed with Colonel Roose-
velt except TO say that they talked over
many interesting and importsnt mat
ters
Visit to the West
Commenting on Colonel Roosevelt's
programme to visit the west he said
that there had been some differences
among the cattlemen of Colorado over
the Roosevelt conservation policies brt
that this had all been snloorhed out
now. Mr.. Pinchot prophesied that
Colonel Roosevelt would have a very
enjoyable time at the meeting >in Dem
YER Colonel Roosevelt still finds II
necessary to devote much OF his time
to his correspondence. In addition Ia
that. many distin guished visitors as.
semble at oyster Bay every day.
Colonel Roosevelt has made ,repara-
tions for the enterta inment of the
tennis cabinet" If they should call
for the tennis courts at Sycamore I'LL
have been placed In order.
James Garfield of Ohio. formerly Sec.
retary OF the Interior. who championed
the cause of Clifford Pinchot in the Bal.
linger- -Pinchot controversy. was a visito,
at Oyster Bay.
Mr. Garfield would not say what he dis
cusse1. lie said it was merely a social
call.
Old Days Discussed
Colonel Brodie and Colonel Roosevelt
discussed the old days and both got much
pleasure from their "reminiscences and 4
great deal of time is being taken in an
sorting and laying out the trophies. cw
rios and mementoes brought from thu
long African trip by Colonel Roosevelt