The record-union., 1892-12-02
Special to the REcoRD-UN1ou.

Special to the RECoRD-UEIoN.
New ORLEANS, Dec. LIN the after
noon session of the Nicaragua Canal
Convention NJ. NJ. Estee, Chairman of
the Committee on Resolutions, submitted
report. 1t sets forth the fact that the
distance by water from the Atlantic to the
Pacific side of our country is more than
fifteen thousand miles; that to make the
voyage we must pass over tempestuous
seas and through every known variety of
climate; that mere thread of land sepa-
rates the two oceans; that the seVering Of
this thread and opening of a navigable
water channel across the Isthmus of
Nicaragua will unite the Atlantic and Pa
cific, and shorten the water route from
one side Of the continent to the other ten
thousand miles; that the Pacific States
are now more remote from the Atlantic
seaboard and the older and more popu-
lous parts Of the country than Europe;
that the construction Of the canal will
encourage closer relations with our sister
republics Of Central and South America,
and the cost of transportation of freight
be cheapened.
That as measure of national defense it
would be of infinitely greater value than
building forts or maintaining armies, as
by it our navy can be concentrated at
any American port in one-third the time
and One-third the expense now required;
that large and numerous coaling stations
can be dispensed with.
The Pacific Ocean, with its increasing
commerce, its island and Asiatic trade,
contribute to our wealth and enlarge our
markets; that in this age of commercial
activity, when the most enlightened ma
tinnG Saal- iTrr 11d
kets, the great aim is to shorten the dis
tance and cheaper transportation; that to
successfully accomplish this and main
tain large and varied industries all over
the county and give better markets to
our agricultural and manufacturing pro-
ducts, the shortest route by land and sea
must be created; that water transporta-
ton is the cheapest, and as America is a
great producing country, it competes
with all other countries in the worlds
market and thus inspires rivalry.
That this is the greatest republic of the
world; that mOnarchies are Jealous of its
wonderful growth aud splendid indus
trial achievements; that the time has
come when America should prepare for
and guard against the dangers of the
future; that it would be unwise and un-
patriotic for this great republic to pub
licly and quietly permit any foreign
power to either open for themselves the
gates of American commerce or close
those gates upon us. and hence the Amer
lean people should build this canal and
control it when built.
That the convention declare ii the par
amount duty OF this Government to aid
the construction of the Nicaraguan Canal.
and urge Congress to take such steps and
give such financial aid as will insure the
speedy completion of said canal at the
minimum cost thereof, taking proper Sc
curity for any credit pledged or money
advanced for the purpose, and retaining
such control and supervision of the same
as will insure peaceful use of this great
enterprise to the commerce of the world,
and at the lowest possible rates.
The resolutions were adopted, and a
number of speakers were then listened to.
Three cheers were given for Nicaragua,
Costa Rica and the United States, and the
convention adjourned.