Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-01
NICARAGUA DAY
At the Atlanta Expositon-Senator Morgan Sends Congratulations and Writes
 About the Canal.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 30.-This was Costa Rica and Nicaragua Canal day at the exposition. The exercises were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Costa Rica building, and Vice-President Hemphill presided. Speeches were made by Com- missioners Mangel and Villafranca, who were introduced by Col. I. w. Avery, commissioner from the exposition to the southern countries. Commissioner Man. gel showed that of 31 900 square miles in Costa Rica only one-tenth was cultivated, though every foot was rich. The canal would open the country to Americans for good investment. Commissioner yillafranca argued elaborately in favor of the Nicaragua canal, saying the re- cent crisis had taught the American peo- ple the necessity for closer relations with foreign nations, and this exposition was undeniable evidence of that sentiment. He said that at time when England sought the ultimate control of the mouth of the Orinico, giving access to Venezu- ella, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colom- bia. Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, the American people could not afford to over look the necessity for mastering the workings of the canal. Such negligence wouId lose them control of the south American markets and the commerce ol countries bordering on the Pacihc ocean:
 The event of the day was the reaalls oi A letter from Senator John T. Morgan, chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations, to President Collier or the exposition. The letter was uateu November 26, and among other things the senator said: - ao law is only a proof of the magnitude or inc undertaking and does not even sug- pest a doubt as to it's necessity or US practicability, its proper location on tne only available route, its earning capacity, its value as an investment or its speedy success"
 p,neering skill of this country agreed upon the route of the canal Senator MOT gan said significantly: "The great ana essential facts are now settled by almost unanimous accord in America that there is no international question to retard our enterprise, and that this is the best route and indeed the only practical route by which the Atlanta and Pacihc oceans can be reached through the isthmus or Darien. That this Is an American ques- tion. in which the assistance Of any transatlantic power Is not needed. and that its interference would be unwelcome is a sentiment and conviction that has the force of law in every American heart.
 ."Such a trust in the hands of feeble state, or Tn the CODtToi oI u tIduo-fAt- lantic power, would constantly imperil our peace. We cannot safely accept either alternative"
 Senator Morgan said the canal would pay interest on $200000,000, but all ra- tional computation by men who are ready to do the work proves that less than $S0, ,000.0 GOO will complete the canal. He said further that the vote of the sem ate and house committees at the last session of congress amounted to na- tional deciara ton that no impeachment ex- isted which should defeat or delay the construction of the canal The country has accepted that solemn and deliberate declaration and will not be content with It's reversal The senator concluded with these words:
 "The questions are behind us that for merly led to anxious discussion. and we are ready to begin the crowniug work of the nineteenth century. The outlook is so bright for this generation and the honor to result from our united labors is so great that our enthusiasm would endanger the result were 1t not true that the science of engineering has reduced every feature of the great task to ex- act and unfailing certainty. With all this progress sc fully and peacefully re- alized in the work already accomplished we can prepare the toilers of the twen- tieth century for progress in civil ization that will bless all the nations as none have ever been blessed. I rejoice in the opportunity to congratulate you and the congress on the splendid pros ,,aaf of f~larians S,1rcess