The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-09-27
DEEPER WATERWAYS
DEMANDED ny rBE1xTERxATIoNA
CONVENTION AT CLEVELAND.
Resolutions Adopted Looking 10 Im-
provement qf the Channels Be-
tween the Lakes and the Sea.


tee on nominations presented its recom-
mendations at the opening of the mornin9
session OF the deep waterways conventioa
for the reelection OF the old officers and the
election of seventeen members OF the execu-
tive board. The report was promptly ad ,pt-
ed. The first paper of the day was on doc
nestle ship Building" by Prof George Tun-
ell. of Chicago University II indicated
careful research and thorough study on the
part of the speaker, who took the position
that American shipping will be revived
when ships can be built in America as
cheaply i'm foreign lands debate fol-
lowed, MIR. Alexander X. Smith. OF New
York. disaereeing with Prof: Iunell as TO
the decline of American shipping. he
ascrioed the prosperity OF foreign shipping
10 subsidies
and Mr.. Gustav lindsnthal, OF New YORK.
Prof. Lewis NJ Haupt, Of Philadelphia, John
A G Wright. of Rochester, and others dis
cussed the various routes and plans pro-
posed for ship canal from Lake Erie 10
the ocean Mr. Thomas p. Roberts. OF
stts6urg. read paper on Enlargement OK
Hon. III. w. Seymour. OF SAUL Ste. Marie.
spoke of the great increase In commefce
which followed the construction Of tho locks
at the 500" He predicted still greater
increase on account of the building OF the
new locks. THE day for shallow canals
he said. has passed away and the time for
Mr. A. Thompson. of Duluth. MIMI. dis
cussed the effects OF deep WATERWAYS on
railroads. showing that IL the railroad men
delegation to Washington every year ask
ing that an appropriation OF aoooO,oW Tor
waterways be made
At the afternoon session the COMMITTEES
or resolutions made the following report.
which was adopted:
Recognizing the supreme utility OF deep
waterways through the great lakes ana
fhnr n <h< nd fiffU
the platform adopted at the ORGANIZING
convention held i'm Toronto In 1884, the In
formation Deep Waterways Associauons
i'm first convention assembled. declares 40
follows:
'First-That the public welfare demands
the deepest practicable channels between
the several lakes and TO the seacoaru 70
enable vessels OF the most economlcai
type to pass between lake ports, or be-
tween the lakes and the seaboard. or 10
foreign, waters without the necessity OF
transhipment.
"Second-That the said requirements call
for at least depth of twenty-one feet IN
all channels and the building OF all ter.
minal structures for navigable depth or
twenty-six feet or more in order that the
watercourses may be progressively ana
economically deepened TO the ultimate ne
cessities of traffic
"Thrd-That the prompt action Of the
Congress of the United states and the
government of the Dominion of Canada
providing for a joint commission to in-
vestigate and report on the establishments
and maintenance of a deep waterway be-
tween the great lakes and the sea con-
formally to the resolution adopted at To-
ronto in 1894. is a matter for congratula-
ton. and that in view of the extended
scope and great Importance OF the SUD-
jects to be examined by the said commits
sion this convention urges that the most
liberal provision be made for the neces~
sary expenses.
canals through the connecting shallow be-
tween Lakes Erie and Huron and Lakes
Huron and Superior. as recommended py
lake carriers, is urgently demanded by
the interests of commerce. and is in line
with the progressive development of =
great trunk water route.
"F'ifth-That the international interest in
the fresh-water seas of the American
continent and the ship routes Joining them
to the ocean Is recognized, and that the
use of their waters and the control or
their levels are proper subjects for inter-
national regulation.
'.Sixth-That pending the Development
of the best deep channel or channels 10 the
ocean. the promised early completion by the
Canadian government OF the St lawrence
canals. IL possible with heightened locksr
will result in marked benefit TO International
commerce and the producers OF the INTERIOR
and likewise of the movement In the state
of New York towards lessening the cost OF
the Ere canal, which must have pernla-
nent value, Is noted with satisfaction by
this convention
..Seventh-That with respect TO the
several resolutions offered concerning local
canal projects, all enterprises designed TO
extend marine commerce through lateral
routes tributary 10 the, great lake system
are 10 be encouraged.
"Eighth-That this convention calls spec
-ial and renewed attention TO the desirdoils
ty of establishing a permanent inferna<
convention at Toronto in 1894"
Immediately following the adoption OF
he report OF the COMMITTEES on resolutions
e. c. Gridley. OF Duluth. offered separate
resolution respecting the Chicago drainage
canal. which precipitated a lively discus sions
The resolution was to the effect that willis
recognizing the Importance Of that project.
in view of the ininical report OF the en-
zineers appointed by the Wsr Departments
and the printed opinions OF other engineerss
we urge upon the joint committee 10 be ap.
pointed BY the United States and Great
Britain and upon both governments. this
vital Importance of maintenance of the pres
| ent lake levels" Mr.. Grdley made fight
for the adoption Of the resolution, but when
| the votes was taken there was storm Of
| nsvs and only a few yeas. IT
The resolution of Captain Livingstone.
offered yesterday, demanding the widening
| of the canal at the lime kilrs crossing in
| the Detroit river 10 6po feet was ad3pfed J I
The evening session OF the convention was
enlivened by discussion Of Canadian an
nexation. which was precipitated by Presi-
subj subject. A. P. MCGUIRE Of Davenpors. Ia.
and f. c. Gridley. of Duluth. Mimi. spoke
saving that Uncle sam ought 10 put on
his best clothes and go counting 10 Ms fa1r
1 neighbor across the lake Inls irrltateu
| Mr. Rowland who asked that the Chair
protect the Canadian delegates against such
/ illusions 10 Canada. He said talk or that
kind was unseemly and out of place, ana
| Ell remarked that Canada was satisfied With
| her condition. That statement was chal-
| lenged by James Fisher. OF Winnipeg, ana
/ lanes Connuay of Port Arthur. both OF
| whom said Mr. Rowland did not voice their
| sentiments Frank A Flower OF SUPERIOR
| Wis was reelected executive secretary or
| the associaton No choise Of the next
| Mace of meeting has been made.
NotabIe G;nthering of Negroes.
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