El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-02-07
SETTLEMENT OF WEST NEED NOT
RESULTM DETERMINATION OF
WILD GAME, LEOPOLD DECLARES

WILD GAME, |
Albuquerque, N. M. Feb. 5.-That
the settlement of the west need not
and should not result in the exter-
mination OF wild game Is the theme
of an article by Aldo Leopold, OF the
U. s. forest service, in the January
number OF "OuterslRecreation." The
article Is handsomely illustrated by
photographs of southwestern game
birds and animals, and is said to pc
the first Of a series OF articles BY
the same writer on game %conserva-
ton in the west and southwest.
The article attacks the general a.
sumption that because the wilderness
must disappear, beneficial wild
creatures must disappear also. 1t
admits that settlement must newt
ably destroy some kinds Of game,
like the buffalo, as an open range
animal, but points out many ways in
which the advance of civilization can
be made TO have a directly opposite
effect, and actually aid in game con-
servation.
Hunting, for instance, has destroy
ed most of our game, but II has also
destroyed many of its natural enc
mics.
Agriculture has usurped the natur-
al ~coyerts, but has replaced them
with artificial ones,
Draining is destroying the natural
haunts OF waterfowl, but artificial
lakes are simultaneously being de-
veloped.
O%vergrazing of the range has been
hard on the antelope, mountain
sheep, and sage hen, but progressive
stockmen have now ceased overgraz-
the munitions director bill should be
adopted continued Senator Weeks.
MY memory is that these gentle
men did not endorse this bill" declar-
ed Senator Beckham, democrat Of
Kentucky, referring to testimony given
before the committee by civilian mem
bers Of the various war boards.
"They did express the idea that
there should be some Capitalization of
power in purchasing" he added.
Some thought the reorganization
plan of the war department would
the situation"
"They said they thought the war de-
partment plan was an Improvement"
insisted Senator Weeks.
With that the committee adjourned
until an executive session tomorrow
morning when it will examine Major
General Wheeler on supplies of explo-
sives.
After Secretary Baker submits his
statistics another public hearing may
be arranged.
Secretary Baker said the wal depart
ment had kept in closest touch with
the shipping board and the supreme
war council had the data On which to
$4,000 More Tons.
els there NJ prospect of more tom
becoming available at an early
asked Senator Weeks.
ooh, yes,' Mr.. Baker said.
II recall now that 10000 ions addi-
tional has become available during the
last ten days
The vessels were withdrawn from
various lines where they had been re-
placed by neutral shipping.
The purchase of artillery abroad had
served to relieve shipping somewhat,
although the necessity Of transporting
materials for the allies had figur-
ed in the material result.
Disapproves Publicity.
Il Think the whole situation of ships
ought to be discussed in an executive
session." said Secretary Baker in re-.
ply to Chairman Chamberlain who
asked his views. The tonnage matter,
he added, involved international ar
engagements and he suggested that he
be permitted to prepare a statement
to show the present status. II don't
think it is necessary for the secretary
to come here to disclose facts in order
to justify statements he has made"
interrupted Senator Kirby, Democrat.
Il am opposed to it. ! think the
in executive session ought
to determine just how far it is going
in this investigation"
Secretary Baker agreed that the
committee should have every available
fact, including confidential informa-
tion. Senator Weeks said he wanted
to develop just what could be done in
getting men, munitions and other pro
duets abroad but without disclosing
confidential matter,
The Massachusetts senator said,
however, he thought there was a good
deal of camouflage about keeping in
formation from the enemy which is
published in annual reports and other
wise.
Senator Hitchcock asked If the sec.
rotary would object to giving the COM
mitee the basis for his opinion that
he expected a million men would be
in France before fall.
Not in the least" said Baker.
Il could have the committee go into
the adjoining DON and give it to you
in three seconds"
Senator Hitchcock thought the in
should be given the Same
publicity as his first statement.
Before General Bliss went to Europe
the secretary said, the subject of ship
ping was discussed with members of
the shipping board and others 10 the
extent to which the emergency fleet
corporation would supplement the ex-
listing tonnage and the extent that
tonnage then available to America
would need.
REORGANIZATION PLAN.
Az the examination turned to the