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so as to insure justice both to the investor and to the public. 
“(c) The limitation of all such grants to periods not exceeding 
fifty years, and the reservation of the right to terminate and acquire or 
reconvey the grant for proper cause and upon equitable compensation; 
together with proper inspection and publicity of records and accdunts. 
“(d) Eecognition of the right of the appropriate public authori- 
ties to make reasonable regulations as to rates of service. 
“The termination of all existing permits or grants for the develop- 
ment of water power and the substitution of new grants involving the 
foregoing principles as soon and to such extent as may be consistent 
with the terms of the existing grants. 
“The support and extension of the irrigation of arid lands and the 
drainage of swamp and overflowed lands. 
LANDS. 
“The directing of public attention to the need for preserving the 
fertility of our soils, and thus protecting the future food supply of our 
people. 
‘ ‘ The enactment of legislation whereby the title to the surface of 
public lands and to the minerals therein shall be granted separately, 
with every appropriate facility to miners to acquire such part of the 
surface as ma^' be needed in the development of their claims. 
‘ ‘ The conservation and control of the unappropriated public range 
lands by the Government in the interests of the stockman and home- 
maker, and subject at all times to homestead entry. 
MINEKALS. 
“The retention by the Government of the title to all lands still in 
public ownership which contain phosphate rock, coal, oil, or natural gas, 
and the development of the same by private enterprise, under conditions 
that will prevent extortion and waste. 
“The enactment of appropriate legislation to prolong our coal 
supply, to reduce waste in mining, and to establish sufficient safeguards 
against the loss of life in mines. § 
“We desire to further all legislation which is wisely designed to 
diminish sickness, prevent accidents and premature death, and increase 
the comfort and joy of American life, believing that human efficiency, 
health and happiness are natural resources quite as important as forests, 
waters, lands and minerals.” 
This platform is one that should appeal to every one who 
believes in the principles of Conservation and who' wishes to see 
them put into practical effect. Membership in the National Con- 
servation Association is divided into a number of classes ,as fol- 
lows :• 
Members — Persons contributing annually $ 2.00 
Active Members — Persons contributing annually 5.00 
Contributing Members — Persons contributing annually. 25.00 
Patrons — Persons contributing annually 100.00 
Life Members — Persons contributing 1,000.00 
Applications for membership, accompanied by checks made 
payable to John F. Bass, Treasurer, may be sent to the general 
office of the Association, 1170, The Fifth xA.venue Building, New 
York City. 
For the convenience of persons in the Territory of Hawaii the 
Superintendent of Forestry will be glad to receive and forward 
