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Show I, THE HOUSE OF GOVERNORS i I William George Jordan has been appointed yrgv secretary of tho houso of governors. His soloc- tlon by the governors Is a recognition of his serv- yf Ices ns .tho founder of this unlquo Institution, yiX't, which la llKely to become ultimately an official KwfU-sEfiN 1?rt I feature of the government. Mr. Jordan proposed IfWs'SL tno ,(,ea fit,vml yehrs ago. It wad immediately wrk V)l adopted by President Roosevolt and a confer- U,, A i hi ence of governors was called nt Washington to Sw Mf&SSbi. V consider tho conservation of national resources. lfl f Tho results of tho conference wore so Important .Mff' ' that tho governors on their own Initiative called $z7i a mcotlnK to discuss plans for greater uniformity ""kN?! "SOis. state legislation. At that conferenco it was AJv decided to mako tho houso of govomors n per-yiyo'N per-yiyo'N VVw mnuent Institution and a resolution was passod offering a vote of thanks to Mr. Jordan for his part in tho foundation and promotion of tho third houso. William Georgo , Jordan Is a widely known editor nnd publicist. Somo yenrs ago ho gavo up editorial work to dovoto his tlmo to writing. Ho has written lnrgely on psychological and political topics. Mr. Jordau Is tho only member of tho house who Is not a governor. |