There is not time to prepare for a serious dis
cussion of the five problems mentioned by the Presi
dent-Elect. And there will not be time for a thor
ough canvass of these problems at the White House.
But cooperation of the Federal Government and the
State governments is no small part a matter of
good will, and to this end the Governors' Conference
next month seems entirely worth while.
The hope of important progress under Mr. Roose
velt rests, not so much upon his technical mastery
of public problems as on his facility for bringing
men into accord and inducing them to cooperate
effectively. The lack of this accord is precisely
the difficulty that has obstructed progress in many
lines in recent years. Already the President-Elect
has shown his patience in hearing the views of
countless men in all fields of endeavor. The social
gathering of Governors next month will be inter
esting primarily as a fresh demonstration of Mr.
Roosevelt’s technic of fostering cordial relations as
the foundation of successful administration.
Boy Nomads.
(New York World-Telegram.)
The United States Senate has appropriated $22,
000.000 to keep the citizens training camps open all
year as a refuge for wandering boys. It is estimated
that there are from 145,000 to 200,000 in the
country.
Apparently the boys will be trained as soldiers.
Germany and Russia are handling this matter
better. They have organized the youthful wanderers
—the homeless boys—in camps where they may do
useful work while learning.
