The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-01
GOVERNORS CONDEMN
 NEW NAT|ONA[|SM Noel of Mississippi Speaks in
 Its Defense LAWS OF CONSERVATION Western Men At Governors Conference Say That New Nationslism Is Theory Which Only Benefits
 the East
 
LAWS OF CONSERVATION

Louisville, November 30.--New na- tionalism, insofar as 1t affects conser- vation of natural resources, was de- nounced by executives of three states and uphe cid by Governor Noel of Mis- sissippi at the conference of governors here today. Governor Norris of Mon- tana started the denunciation when he said the theory of the nationalism" was originated in the east, whose nat ural resources had been wasted, so customers could reap benefits from what the west still had" Aside from comparatively brief session late this afternoon and an executive session to- night the second day of the confer ence was given over to accepting more of Kentueky's hospitality. The visitors had been In town little more than an hour when a lunch con was given. The afternoon session was cut short so they might attend a reception and the executive session at night was again abbreviated for anothe reception. Bus mess of this session was transacted in evening dress with wives and daugh- ters of the governors in waiting to be escorted to the night reception. It was decided at the executive session that Sprin glake. N. J.. the first Tuesday in September, 1911.
 After Governor Norris, at the after noon session. had stated that the idea of the federal government reaping ben efits of the vests natural resources was a selfish one on the part of east erners and that the states could best care for themselves in this respect Governor Shafroth of Colorado gave his version of new nationalism. He de- clared that monopolies could be con- trolled easier by state legislation than by Congress, and that new nationalism and the Idea of greater centralization of power was advocated for political reasons and not for better Jurisdiction.
 Governor Sloan of Arizona declared the state could best and should con- trol water rights and public lands, al though he said the recently completed irrigation work done by the govern ment In his territory was beneficial.
 When the states rights ideas had been expressed, Governor Noel of Mississippi spoke in no uncertain terms in behalf of the federal control of resources because through mismanagement by state off cials the commonwealth now gained noth- ing from its extensive forests
 This brought warm retort from Gov ernor Norris, who said that because Mis- sissippi has mismanaged her affairs was no reason why the people of that state should try to put the control of the natural resources of the west in the hands of the federal government.
 Governor Hadlev. in his addraas nj, Employers Liability and Workmen.s Compensation, suggested that a com mittee of governors be appointed at this conference to draft a bill on this sub ject to be presented to all legislators. No action was taken on the suggestion and the suggestion was deferred until to- morrow morning. He said our system of proving negligence was almost barbarous and that it was a matter for the states and not the federal government to handle.
 The question of perfecting a permanent organization was discussed at the execu- tive session, 1t is understood but no ac- tion was taken. Many of the governors favor this as there is disadvantages in meeting each year under the present ar engagements.
 Governor Draper of Massachusetts pre- sided today and Governor Marshall of h. diana will be in the chair tomorrow. The first session begins at 9:30 in the morning and another will be held in the afternoon, but plenty of social features have been arranged for the day.
 Some of the governors will leave for their homes tomorrow night. Governor Vessey of South Dakota left tonight.