Arizona republican., 1912-09-02
OBSERVATIONS
 BROADER FIELD
The Saving of Human Vi tality Along with Mate rial Things to Be Con sidered at Indianapolis Congress Next Month.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept 1.-I National Conservation Congress here Oct. 1 to 1, inclusive, is more than national is indicated by the accept ances that have been received to the invitations extended recently by the officers of the congress and the To- cal board of managers. The replies thus far show that practically every civilized country on the globe will be represented
 Additional interest has been arous- ed in the meeting of the congress this year because of the fact the question of conserving human vital ity will be discussed. Experts from both America and Europe will par ticipate and it is expected that the resultant benefits from the discussion will be very important. The num- Der of notables that will attend the congress this year will be far great CT than at previous congresses. Sec ton meetings will be held to allow the full consideration of subjects paramount in the conservation move ment
 Chairmen of the standing commit tees will preside at these section meetings. Among the list of chair men and the subjects that will be considered are the following: For ests," Prof H. s. Graves, Washing ton. D. C.; Lands" Prof L. H. Bailey, Ithaca, N Y; "Waters,'' pr. l.W: J. McGee, Washington, D. C.; | Minerals" Dr. Joseph A. Holmes Washington, D. C.; Vital Resources" :" Dr. w A. Evans, Chicago; Food" IDr. w Wiley, Washington, D. C.; Homes" Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, | Washington, D. C.; Child Life,' Hon. Ben B. Lindsey, Denver Colo; | "Education," Dr. c. E. Bessey, Lin coin, Neb.; "Civics,n Ralph Easley, I New York City; Wild Life Protec- tion," Dr. w. T. Hornaday, New York i City; National Parks" Dr. W. J. McGee, Washington; D. c.
 The greeting addressed to the American people in the official call says the time has come when the conservation of national vitality is a question of immediate concern. It declares that our efficiency as a na- tion depends on the care of our vital
  care of our forests, waters, lands and minerals Hitherto" says the call 1 the conservation congress has dealt principally with the four subjects mentioned but this year it has taken for it's main theme vital resources National and state authorities, asso- citations, and individuals are giving earnest attention to this question It remains for the conservation con- gress to bring all these forces to- gether that they may join in rous- ing a sweeping sentiment for the conservation of vital resources"
 Invitation have been extended tC
 the president of the United States and his cabinet, vice president, the
 speaker of the house of representa- itives, the chief justice and the assO ciate justices of the supreme cour
 of the United States the governors
 Of the states, the head of the gov
 ernment bureaus, the presidents O
 the great national organizations, th' lpresidents of the leading universities and colleges, and to noted guests ant individuals of high achievement il
 this and other countries. Special in
 vitations have been extended to tn
 ambassadors and to the minister representing foreign governments. Special reduced railroad rates vii
 prevail and all tourist rates will ap ply. The call is signed by J. E White, president, F. Lee Worsham chairman executive committee, Thos
 R Shipp, executive secretary. an'
 Richard Lieber. chairman of the To [. cal board of managers appointed b.
 the Commercial club convention am ) publicity bureau.