The record-union., 1893-01-24

perhaps sink millions of the funds we
raise besides. The Speaker did not be-
leve the Legislature would be voicing
the sentiments OF their constituents if a
resolution was adopted favoring the Nor
gan bill.
WHOLE HOG, OR NONE,
Was what Thomas of Santa Clara was
after.
Afford and Barlow favored the substi-
tute.
Mr.. Bulla was in favor Of the canal un-
der the best conditions possible, but he
wanted it some way, nd that as soon as
possible. Although some evils have re-
suited from the big railroad corporations.
still the evils do not compare with the
benefits derived.
For just such measure as the Nor
gan bill,' said Major Anderson. 'if we
do not adopt the original resolution we
are virtually saying we do not want the
canal" He did not believe that the Nor
gan bill went far enough, but if it is the
best that can be had we should give it our
support.
Schlesinger said that the Morgan bill
was prepared by the master minds OF the
country; he was in favor of it.
Mr.. Kennedy wanted time to consider.
He believed the Morgan bill was as a
sealed book to the members Of the Legis-
lature.
Mr.. Taylor thought our representatives
in Congress should not be hampered with
resolutions. They are men competent to
do their own business.
OPPOSED TO ENTIRE CONTROL.
Dodge said he was not in favor of the
Government owning railway and tele-
graphic lines. He thought political ring
sters handle enough coin as it is. If the
Morgan bill embraces all the concessions
that can be had it should be adopted.
Matthews of San Benito believed the
only hope to be the passage of the Nor
gan bill.
Mr.. Miller of Alameda spoke in favor
OF the original resolution. He did not
believe the United States or any other
Government could acquire exclusive con-
troll. Naturally the countries through
which the canal would pass would like to
have something to say and some control.
Mr.. Taylor wanted to look into the
matter in business-like way. The San
Francisco merchants have given the
question earnest, non-partisan attention,
and they favor it. He was opposed to
any measure which would hinder pro-
gress, and hence would oppose the sub
stitute.
Carlson thought the people of the entire
Pacific Coast favored the Morgan bill.
He wanted the United States to have alb
solute control.
Mr. Duckworth and Mr.. McElroy
spoke on the question. Mr.. Adams
closed the debate. The substitute of
Adams was lost.
At this juncture Dodge worked in an
amendment rather cutely, that the United
States secure absolute control if possible.
The amendment was readily accepted,
the original resolution as amended
adopted, and the longest debate of the
session was at an end.
REGULATING INTEREST.
Senator Wilson is a man who does not
talk much, unless he is stepped upon, as
it were.
But he gave the Senate severe talking
to yesterday when an attempt was made
10 head OIL ms pet bill directed against
usurers. The venerable gentleman from
Tehama declared that the bill should re-
main on the file for action, and not be
sent back to a committee as some of his
colleagues desired. Unless they desired
to see the farmers driven out of business
they should make the bill a law. 1t
would put stop to the practice of charg-
ing exorbitant rates of interest. In his
county fully 80 per cent. of the farms
were mortgaged, and the usurers were
demanding rates of interest that simply
meant that the farmers could never get
away from them.
Despite the Senator's pleading, how
ever, his bill was sent to the Judiciary
Committee for examination. He de-
manded a roll-call on the motion to refer,
"to put 'em on record"