The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-03
SAVE TINE AND DISTANCE
The Objects That Will Be Accom-
plished by Completing the
Nicaragua Canal.
Meeting Of the Convention at st.
Louis to Further the
Project.
Addrssses by Various GentlsMen Present.
Feasibility of Construcsion Dsmon-
strated-1uostioA Of Control.

Sr. LOUIS, June 2.-Quietly, a. became
representatives Of the country's SONNET
cial interests. delegates from twenty-dv
or more states and various commercial
bodies Of the union gathered this morning
in Entertainment hall, exposition building
to open the first session Of tho Nicara9ua
canal convention. inauRurated by the bust
ness men of California. With only the
stars and stripes to relieve the severity Of
the walls-xn characterization that became
90 patriotic q body--tAs convention gath
cred at 1880 O'Clock. The assembly wal
called to order by Marcus Rernheimer.
chairman of the local committee of ar
rangements, who in . few we'll chosen
words welcomed the delegates and in
troduced Rev. II. A. Steison, who in
voked divine blessing upon the gathering
aud work. Without wasting time the
convention chose Ex-Gov. L. v. Stanard. OF
81. Louis, temporary presiding officer. On
taking the chair Gov. stanard returned
thanks for the honor conferred. not only
on himself, by his election. but upon st.
Louis by the selection of that city ~ the
point of assembly. Referring briefly to
the advantages gained by saving time and
distance il the canal should be constructed,
he closed with q repetition of his thanks.
d. Fl. McAdam and j. c. Broadwell wore
elected secretaries, the usual committees,
one for each state, on credentials, perma-
nent organization and resolutions were ap-
pointed, then Gov. d. r. Francis. OF Mis-
souri,, Welcomed the delegates to the state.
Referring to tho objects of the gathering
he declared the feasibility of the canaPs
construction having been determined, the
only question remaining after the construc-
ton was control. That issue was settled
by the Monroe doctrine, enunciated seventy
z Az to government guarantee, he
declared the commercial interests of the
union should be the actuating influence.
The old cry that every application fer gov-
eminent endorsement is aotuated by sordid
motives is scarcely compatible with the in
telligence and patriotism of so representa-
tive q body AZ the one now assembled. At
the close of Gov. Francis address Hon. NJ.
M. Estss, of California. was called upon
and explained the purposes and objects of
the gathering, which had its inception in
his state. During q short recess preceding
Estee's remarks various state delegations
held meetings, selected mbsr Of tho
various committees n announced them.
AT the conclusion of Estee's address,
Hon. Warner Miller presented to the o n
vention the history of the question, which,
he said, dated back hundreds of years. He
gave in detail various efforts heretofore
made to secure a shorter route to the Pa
ciic. After touching on the financial as
pect of the subject. the speaker came down
to the interest the government should have
in the project aud said the company had in
no way sought government aid and would
not do SO as long az he ia president, though
not unwilling that it should if it takes
proper control. It ia far better to gain it
n-r kLo~ - E-Lk Co.. : 80. A
number Of communications were read, in
Guiding one from the San Francisco Cham
ber of Commerce, declaring the bonds Of
the company a safe investment.