New-York tribune., 1910-12-01
SEES EASTERN PROO|GA[
Governor Norris Fears Loss OF
Western Patrinony.
NEW NATIONkLISM VIEWS
Gamaliel Bradford Would Have
Personal Representatives Of
Governors in Legislatures.

Louisville Nov- 3e-New Ns5ionalism.
in so far as II affect conservation OF natural
resources. was denounced by executives OF
rilree STATES and upheld by Governor Noel
CT Mississippi 81 the conference Of COVER
nor here 'o-dsy. Governor Norris. OF
Giouiarla started -he denunciation when he
said the theory OF the Nationalists was
originated in the East where natural re-
sources had boen wasted. 50 Fasteners
conid reap benefits Of what the West stin
had. He portrayed the East in the Guise
Of The Prodigal Son
Aside from a comparatively brief session
late this afternoon and an executive session
t"-niSllt the second day OF the conference
VAS given over 10 accepting more of Ken
1ucky's hospitality. Business OF the late
session was transacted in evening dress.
with wives and daughters Of the governors
waiting 10 bc escorted 10 the night re-
Cep1ion- II was decided at the executive
session that The 1911 conference viii be
hela al Spring Lake. Y. j. the first Tues
Gay in September.
After Governor Norris. al the afternoon
session. had stated that the ideas OF the
federal government ~eaping benefits of the
Vests natural resources was a selfish
one the part Of fasteners, and that
;he states could best care for themselves
In THIS respect. Governor Shahroth OF
Colorado gave his version Of new nation
aIism. He declared that monopoIies could
he controlled easier by state legislatures
Lhssn o< Congress. and that new national
ism and the idea Of greater ceutra lization
OF power WAS advocated for political rea-
sons and not for better jurisdiction
Governor Sloan of Arizona declared the
Ia
1Ishts and public lands. although, he sad
tae recently completed irrigation work
done hy the government III his territory
was beneficial
Governor Noei a Dissenter.
When these S3afc.' rights ideas had been
expressed. Governor Noel Of Mississippi
spoke N no uncertain terms in behalf OF
the federal control Of resources lie based
his ideas. he SAID. or tho fact that the
union Was one great family. and that one
should leip tho other. This idea was act
mated b. the fact that Mississippi once had
wealth in natural resources. bl1f through
snIsrsna-eme1t bv state officials, the com
TnonNeaith now gained nothing from its
extensive forests
This brought . warm rerort from Gov
ernor Harris. Who said that because Mis-
reason why the people Of that state should
1rN 10 DUr the control OF the natural re-
sources OF fhp West in the hands Of the
federal government
Governor Hadley. in his address on En-
plovers Liability and Workmen's Compen-
sation, suggested that d committee Of gov
eTG1ors be appointed al this conference 10
draft bill this subject TO be presented
10 all Legislatures. Ne action was taken on
the suggestion and the subject was deferred
until 1o-moTroV morning He said our sys-
1cm Of proving negligence was almost bar
harious and that II was matter for the
states an1 not the federal government TO
handle.
The question Of peTfectinS a permanent
orGanIZation was discussed al the execu-
IKE session il is understood. but no action
was taken ,dany OF the governors favored
1iaiS as there are disadvantages in meeting
each year under the present arrangements.
Gan1aliel sradford's Views.
Gamaliel BRADFORD. a Boston banker had
~ his subject The Power Of the Gov
ernor-'
Stripping state legislatures Of many pow
.rs. making the Governors office The real
organ of authority and voting for men.
not measures, were advocated by Mr.. Brad
ford. Unless governors had the right 10
ne heard in discussion Of proposed laws in
The legislatures another revolution would
result. he predicted.
Nj. Bradford discussed various plans ad-
vccated heretofore to give governors more
power. 5Ut said none Of them would reach
the desired result He suggested that the
/ Governor have representative in each
h'-ase Of the Legislature, TO be appointed
and removed By himself and who would
have the right 10 debate and whose duty
Il would be 20 answer questions in open
session. He said that through these men
the Governor could go through the whole
subject of procedure and make clear 10 the
people The defects of the present system
and arouse and guide current OF public
opinion which might soon prove 10 be ire
slstiblc. while the prize held out would be
s stimulan5 10 the mos honorable ambi-
ton.
The conference chose Spring Lake. \.
), tonight for their next meeting place
They VIII gather there on the first week