The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
The Joint Resolution to Promote
Commercial Union Is Passed.
1t Provides That Three Commits.
sioners Shall be Appointed
To Meet a Like Commission From
the Canadian Government
Whom the President Has Been Assured
OF the Desire on the Part OF the
Canadian Government That Such
Union ~ Desirable.

WASHINGTON, Marcn l.-On mouon oil
Mr.. Anderson, of Iowa, the joint rcsolu-
ton was passed 10 promote commercial
union with Canada. This joint resolution
was introduced by Mr.. Hit, Of Illinois,
and was reported unanimously from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. 1t provides
that whenever IL shall be duly certified to
the President that the Government OF
Canada has declared desire to establish
commercial union with the United States,
having a uniform revenue system. like In
ternal revenue taxes TO be collected and
like import duties TO be imposed ON arti.
cles brought into either country from other
nations, with no duties upon trade between
the United States and Canada, he shall ap-
point three commissioners to meet those
who may be likewise designated 10 repre-
sent the Government Of Canada, 10 pre-
pare plan for the assimilation Of the inn
port duties and internal revenue taxes Of
the two countries, and an equitable divis-
ion OF receipts in commercial union and
said commissioners shall report TO the
President, who shall lay the report before
Congress.
In its report on the resolution the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs says "our
commercial relations with Canada have
recently awakened a deeper interest and
received more thorough discussion than
ever before ON both sides Of the border.
The tendency OF public opinion is plainly
toward the enlargement OF trade between
the two countries. In Canada the move
ment has advanced from what was few
years ago an effort for partial reciprocity TO
wide expression in favor OF unrestricted
intercourse and commercial union. The
| Chambers OF Commerce and Boards OF
Trade OF the leading cities Of Canada, and
more than fifty farmers institutes aud
conventions, have adopted resolutions de-
claring In favor OF commercial union, or
unrestricted trade between the two coun-
tries. The answer made by thoir oppOn-
ents and those most closely attached 10
English trade aud English rule, has been
that the United States has given no indi-
cation that Il would receive or even con-
slider the proposal, however friendly in
spirit or however favorable 10 us In its
terms II might bc. Your committee be-
lieves that the power herein conferred
upon the President can do no harm, that
IL will be wisely used and lead 10 beneii-
cent results, promoting the independence,
prosperity and peacepi two great peoples"
Mr.. Hit said that without delaying the
House by speech now he would print
some Of the many reasons Tor wider COM
mercial relations with Canada. The
similarity Of the present tard system Of
the two countries and the facility OF as
similalion, the enormous increase Of our
exports TO Canada from iiity 20 seventy or
eighty millions per annum, certain 10 re-
suit; the pmcticability OF preventing all
frauds under n common tariff aud internal
revenue, the great saving 10 both countries,
and greatly increased prosperity 30 both,
the guarantee Of peace and harmony In
the future. Since ho introduced this
resolution Il had been widely considered
aud discussed fayombly, aud the Com
mittee on Foreign AtI.irs had reported II
fayorably without dissenting voice.
Mr.. Bynum, Of Indiana, objected 10 the
request OF Mr.. Allen, OF Mississippi, for
the passage Of a bill granting rght-of-
way through tho Indian Territory 10 the
81. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Com
pany.
The Des Moinos River lands bill was then
taken up for consideration.
Mr.. HOLMES asked unanimous consent
10 limit the debate b. one hour but Mr.
Parker, OF New York, objected, stating
that the opponents Of the bill desired 10
speak for two hours aud half.
Mr.. Holmes gave notice that he would
demand the previous question at the end
Of an hour. and Mr.. Parker gave counter
notice that he would avail himself Of every
means accorded 10 him by the rules, 10
prevent a vote being taken at that time.
IIr. Holmes urged the passage Of the
bill, the Presidents veto 10 the contrary,
Notwithstanding The bill sought only 10
allow the settlers 10 20 into court and In.
quire whether the Des Moines Navigation
Company had complied with the terms OF
the grant
Mcasrs. White Of New York, Wheeler oI
: Alabama, and Parker Of New York, OPP
, posed the bill, aud defended the President.
: Mcssrs. Payson Of Illinois, aud Gear o
: Iowa, favored its passage oyoi the veto.
The House refused 10 pass the bill ovei
the Presidents vcto-yoas Ia, nays lOj-
not tho requisite two'thirds vote In the
' affirmative.
{ Mr.. Randall was Immediately on his fec
: with a motion 10 dispense with private
0 business ~ ~ 10 pave the way partially q
/. a consideration Of the Cowlcs bill; and Mr.
d Mills, In antagonism 10 that measure
D called up, ~ question Of privilege,
: Presidents veto on private bill Boil
these gentlemen were side.tnokcd. how
y ever, 6y Mr. Enloc. Of Tennessee. with
n conference report on the bill 90 punisl
: dealers, or pretended dealers, In counter
felt money Tor using the United State
/. mails.
\ Pending a vote on the bill the IIous
|. took recess, the evening session 30 be 70
q the consideration Of private pension bills