The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-25
CANADA GAINING BY OUR LOSS.
The Reply TO Mr.. Dlngley's Resolu-
ton Respecting Canal Tolls.
Senator Hoar Wants the Question
Referred to a Committee.
Other Matters Which Attracted At
tentIon In Washington Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Aeting Secretary
Of the Treasury Thompson. replying to the
resolution Of the House adopted at the in
stance Of Representative Dingley, calling
for information in regard to Canadian dis
elimination against American vessels pass
ing through Canadian canals, bound for
American ports, says vessels from United
States ports are required to pay less tolls in
passing Though the Welland canal when
they pursue theil voyages by way Of
the st. Lawrence river and M2aIntEeal tnan
when they pursue voyages by the wa5
Of Lake Ontario and other American ports.
The regulations operate as discrimination
against American ports, American railways
and canals and American vessels. The mat
ter was brought to the attention Of Congress
in previous reports by the Commissioner Of
Navigation and the attention Of the Secreta-
ry Of State has been invited.
Senator Hoar today offered resolution
which was referred to the committee on con-
tingent expenses, for the appointment of a
committee of seven senators to inquire into
andreport upon the relations Of business and
commerce between the United States and
carrying trade of the United States Of the
Canadian system Of railways and canals Z;
the prospect Of the displacement of any
American industries by Canadian indus tries
and the number and amount of claims
against Great Britain by reason Of the viola
tlon OF treaty obligations, ETC., with power
TO take testimony in any part Of the United
States.
The Senator'S Turn.
There was full meeting Of the Senate
finance committee this morning and an hour
was devoted to an informal discussion of a
line Of action in regard to the tariff.
Nothing was determined but at the time Of
adjournment there was an understanding
that the Republican majority of the commit
tee would get together and see If an agree
ment could not be reached in respect to a
measure to be submitted as a substitute for
the Mills bill. If successful in this measure
1t is likely to be laid before a Republican
caucus and when shaped to meet any con-
iiictlng views which may be developed there
It will be laid before the Democrats of the
financial committee and by them before a
Democratic caucus for consideration of a
line Of policy on their part.
With so many elements of uncertainty no
one one feels like ventnring a guess as to the
kind Of measure, if any, which may be sub
mitted, or the length of the session. But it
is expected that the present week will deter
events.
The Republican members Of the commit
zee ese renamed ma In conference nearly an hour
after their Democratic colleagues withdrew.
During the afternoon there were frequent
private conferences with other Republican
Senators and Republican members Of the
House. AS a result, the opinion is gaining
headway, that there will be no report Of a
hnf ctth- 10.
tee will continue the inquiry during the re-
cess. Should the Republicans adopt this
course, nnal adjournment Of the session Is
expected within three weeks.
Politics and Congressman.
Owing to the tariff discussion Senators
Frye and Hale win have to remain in Wash
ington until adjournment, to keep watch
over Maine interests. This will compel
each Of them to recall engagements made
some time ago, to speak at the different
county conventions TO be held next month,
and to decline invitations for speeches at
other places, which they are daily receiving.
They will, however, take an active part up
on the stamp, after adjournment, and the
services of no gentlemen in the country are
in greater demand during the campaign. than
dAC thOoC VI TIC Mdluc StudLOTS.
1t will be a very difficult matter to keep
quorum in the House during the time the
Senate is considering the tariff. The House
calenders are crowded with bills which have
accumulated during the long tariff debate,
but there seems to be no disposition on the
part OF members to dispose of them this
season. The campaign in Maine will draw
away by the middle Of August the leading
speakers on both sides of the House, who
will return here only in case vote is reach
ed on tariff measure before adjournment
IL IS possible that when the House gets thin
ned down to working condition, many priv
ate measures upon the calendars may be dis
posed OF by unanimous consent" almost
impossible to secure for any proposition
when a full House is in attendance. An
effort will be made this week to secure con-
sideration Of the general pension bills which
have lpassed the Senate, but the chances
seem to be against the success of the effort
Unless matters take an unexpected turn in
the House, the Maine representatives will
secure pairs, to go home and take an active
part IN the campaign when it opens. Chair
man Manley was able to secure the promises
OIL the ablest campalgners in Congress early
in the season. His list may have to be re-
vised somewhat before the fight begins, by
reason of the unexpected length of the
session, but there will be no lack Of speakers
for the Republican ticket in any event.
The okIahama Bill.
The House today went into committee of
the whole on the Oklahama bill. Mr.. Baker
Of New York opposed the bill as gross
breach of honor and good faith on the part
Of the government towards weak and de-
fenceless tribes.
Mr.. Warner Of Missouri advocated the bill
and Mr.. Springer stated that the land, under
the terms of the bill, would not be taken un-
til the Indians had given their assent He
denied that the opponents of the measurewere
representing the Indians. The only persons
who opposed 1t were members of the five
civilized tribes and the cattle syndicates.
The Pension List.
The following Maine pensions have been
granted:
ORIGINAL, INVALID.
George G.. Williams, navy, Lewiston.
Mark ). Sland, deceased, West Trenton.
INCREASE.
James S. Reynolds, Ellsworth
Samuel p. Jones, Glenburn.
JudSon Gray. Sargentville.
George w. Hichborn, Medford Centre.
Thomas Kane Oldtown
James Mulligan, National Military Home.
Joseph Carleton, Alma.
Cyrus A. Cook, East Bluehill.
John Hennessy navy, Bangor.
Notes.
President Cleveand's letter Of acceptance
Is expected to appear by the latter part of
this week. He has delayed the completion
OF his document so as to be enabled to make
mention Of the action of the House upon the
Mills tariff bill
information comes from Indianapolis that