AMBASSADOR BRYCE ON CONSERVATION 



Ambassador James Bryce, probably the most helpful critic of 

 American institutions and affairs who has visited the United 

 States said: 



"The world seems likely to last a long, 'long time, and we ought 

 to make provision for .the future. 



"The population of the world goes on constantly increasing 

 and nowhere increasing so fast as in America. (North.) 



"A taste for natural beauty is increasing, and as we hope, will 

 go on increasing. 



"The places of scenic beauty do not increase, but, on the con- 

 trary are in danger of being reduced in number and diminished 

 in quantity, and the danger is always increasing with the accumu- 

 lation of wealth, owing to the desire of private persons to appro- 

 priate these places. There is no better service we can render 

 to the masses of the people than to set about and preserve for 

 them wide spaces of fine scenery for their delight. 



"From these propositions I draw the conclusion that it is neces- 

 sary to save what we have got, and to extend the policy which 

 you have wisely adopted, by acquiring and preserving still 

 further areas for the perpetual enjoyment of the people." Annals 

 of Iowa. Vol. XI. No. 2-3-p. 112. 



