The morning call., 1893-01-24
of the canal at all events. He

1aYOEeu tue suDSbltule.
Anderson of Sacramento thought the
adoption OF Adams substitute would be an
instruction to Congress that the Pacific
Coast did not want the canal. On the
other hand. he agreed with the Populists
that the Morgan bill did not go far enough.
Schesinger of San Francisco said that
the Morgan bill had been prepared BY
master minds and after months of labor,
and he did not think it proper for this
House in three or four hours time to upset
this great work. He thought the interests
of the coast could be safely left in Senator
Whites hands.
Kennedy of San Francisco followed in the
same vein.
burst of Wheatland and Dodge of
Alameda spoke on the question. Dodge
thought an important phase of the matter
would be overlooked If the reservations in
the concessions of Costa Rica and Nicaragua
and their bearing In times Of war were not
considered. He believed that the canal
should be in the control Of the United
States in time of war. and for this reason
only would he advocate Government owner
ship.
Matthews of San Bento thought that If
the Government is to furnish any aid 1t
should have to be under the Morgan bill.
The idea of obtaining absolute control over
foreign territory was absurd.
Miller OF Alameda seconded this view.
The rights already secured, he declared,
virtually gives this country control Of the
canal.
Taylor of Marin was opposed to any
action that would retard the speedy con-
struction of the enterprise.
Carlson of San Diego favored Govern
ment ownership. If the Nicaragua Canal
Company could secure control the Govern
ment ought to be able to acquire control
direct. Carlson was subjected to cross
questioning by Bledsoe and Taylor.
McElroy Of Alameda said he had been
more confused than enlightened by the ar
guments of the members and he moved that
the whole matter be tabled. At the Speak
er's request he withdrew the motion.
Duck worth of Monterey. rising to ques-
ton of information. said IL Government
ownership were impossible under the con-
cessions from Costa RIGA and Nicaragua he
was opposed to all resolutions.
Adams closed the debate. He said that
on matter of such Importance considera-
ton should proceed slowly. He said there
was man in the United States Senate
operating In favor of the bin whom the
people had reason to be afraid Of This
was Sherman. who had taken millions of
dollars of silver out of circulation. Con-
tinuing, he said that a statement had been
printed in a publication of the canal COM
pany about year ago containing the init
nation that the company was willing to sell
its privileges If the Government could pur-
chase this interest. 1t could as well &C
quire direct control Of the whole canal.
The Morgan bill cannot control the tolls on
the canal In less than FIVE years the
canal company, II the calculations
set forth IN its prospectus are cor
recT would be paid S63000,000 in
tolls, which would barely pay the cost of
construction of the canal. Government
partnership would bring the Government
down TO the level of money-making
schemer. Under the present concessions
the Governments of Costa Rica and Near
aqua at the end of ninety-nne years would
come into perpetual control of the canal.
Replying to Bledsoe's questions. Adams said
that the Morgan bill does not insure abso-
lutte control to this Government. This
would be an important point if the country
was ever threatened with war. Adams
concluded his lengthy speech amid Populst
applause.
The call of TIE House was ordered by q
vote of 60 to 10. There were nine absentees.
OF these Hamilton, Pendleton and Tindall
were without excuse.
Adams substitute was last by q to 30.
Those voting aye were: Adams, Afford,
Barlow. Brett. Buckley, Bulla. Carlson.
Duffy, Hutson. Jacobsen, johnson Of Santa
Clara. KerEs, McCauley. Marston, O'Neill,
Owen. ShanahaD. Talbot. Thomas of Santa
Clara, Vann and Speaker Gould.
Dodge offered an amendment 10 the Sem
ate resolution favoriDg the absolute owner
ship and control of the canal by the United
States II possible.
Carried amid laughter and applause.
Finlayson moved to lay the whole matter
on the table. Lost by to GO.
The Senate resolution as amended by
Dodge was then carried. ayes Go, Finlayson
voting no.
Barlow introduced a bill amendatory oil
the code relative to the ownership of real
estate by foreigners. Referred.
Bledsoe's motion that the resolution for
the investigation OF the Railroad Commit
tee. which was a special order for to-day,
be made a special order for IL O'clock
Thursday was carried. Adjourned.