It has now become as serious a problem to settle up our Eastern States as it has been in the past to settle the West. The first problem of all is to devise means of resettling the lands which have In recent years been neglected through the mistaken idea that they have been exhausted. but which can be brought back to an increasing production through a clnge In farm management and the infusion of new and active blood into the rural communities. I think every patriotic citizen of the United States will readily assent to what Secretary Wilson says. but is It not very inconsistent. in face of the conditions he describes. to enter upon a national policy that will make these abandoned lands less attractive and that will accelerate emigration out of our own country and give new and increased value to farm lands beyond our borders?. We have heard much in recent years about the conservation of our natural resources. In 1908. while I was governor of the State I now have the honor in part to represent.
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