The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-28
SUCH A STEP REGARDED BY THE
ALABAMA SENATOR Az
AN INSULT.
New Treaty to Enable the United
States to Build the Canal Fore
Shadosved by Sherman.

foreshadowed a new treaty by which
the United States could build the canal
without the INTERPRETATION Of private
concession. The senator declared that
this governmental execution Of the pro-
ject was the only feasible one, and that
all private efforts in that direction had
proved failures. Answering Mr.. Nor
cams recent charge that England in
spired opposition to American control
of the canal, Mr.. Sherman asserted that
this was a "bugaboo" wholly without
foundation. He added a handsome
tribute to England and her institu-
lions. Mr.. Villas followed with a mo-
ton to recommit the canal bill to the
committee on foreign relations, a step
which Mr.. Morgan characterized as an
insult. Pie motion was changed so as
to make the recOmnittal to the special
committee of which Mr.. Morgan is
| chairman. The senate adjourned before
vote was taken, and the Villas motion
to recOmmit is pending.
The military academy appropriation
Dill, carrying approximately $479, 900,
was passed, after the defeat OF an
amendment providing for the partici-
patton Of the West Point cadets in the
inauguration ceremony. The amend
ment led to a sharp controversy be-
tween Mr.. Allen, of Nebraska, and Mr..
| Gray, of Delaware. Mr.. Chandler en-
deaVcred to have the bill laid aside in
order to proceed with the measure for
an International conference, but Mr..
Pett1grew, Of South Dakota, objected,
WhereupOn Mr.. Chandler announced
that the monetary conference bill would
De urged later, and to a conclusion, he
hoped. The amendment providing for
the visit of the cadets was defeated;
yeas 20; nays %.
The N1caraguan canal bill was then
taken up. Mr.. Morgan Oem., Ala-)
continued the discussion He criticized
Rodriguez and the course Of Mica
ragua, saying that country had made
enough money out of canal concessions
ana should not be allowed to continue
the project on the bargain counter"
Mr.. Morgan asked consent for a final
vote at p. M, Friday.
Mr.. Turpie objected. Thereupon Mr..
Morgan gave notice that tomorrow he
would ask the senate to remain in sea-
sion until the bill was passed.
Mr.. Hale (Rep., Me-, said he was
friendly to this canal enterprise, but
he did not believe it's interests were
advanced by an arraignment Of Mica
ragua. Mr.. Hale declared that Secre-
tary Olney had done no less than his
duty in sending the Rodriguez letter
to the senate, and Mr.. Sherman had
done no less than his duty in making
public the letter.
Mr.. Morgan replying, said he had
become satisfied that the Rodriguez
letter was intended to prevent the
United States from building the canal.
Mr.. Morgan added the suggestive
statement that there were certain i'm
portant acts bearing on the situation
which he was not at liberty to dis
close.
Mr.. Sherman said he believed the
only means Of building the Nicara.-
guam canal was through the power of
the United States. The execution Of
the great project was made most prom
1slng by the treaty made some years
ago and subsequently, Withdrawn. Why
1t was Withdrawn the senator did not
know, as it was most beneficial to the
United States. Following this, a. pri-
Vate company had secured a conces-
sion, but had failed to execute the
project.
In my Judgment, a private compa-
ny will never be able to build that
canal" proceeded Mr.. Sherman, las It
is project too vast to be executed ex-
cept by the United States" Mr. Sher-
man said Minister Rodriguez came
here with full authority. He was a
man Of sagacity and ability. His let
ter was entirely friendly in tone and
there was nothing in it to warrant the
criticisms of the senator from Ala
bama. MIR. Sherman declared Mr.. Nor
cams fears and charges against an
English
CONSPIRACY A "BUGABOO."
The senator added, speaking with
deep earnestness: My friend drew
England in and whenever there Is a
bugaboo to be presented, England is
brought before us. The senate of the
United States does not not fear Eng
land or any other power, and the peo-
pie of the United States do not fear
England. We have had two wars with
England, long since past, and hope
that war with England will never oc-
cur again. The two nations ought new
er to fight each other They ought al
ways to be friendly. Great Britain ia
more and more following the example
of the American people Of having
government for the people, of the peo-
PIE, by the people and I believe the
time Is not far distant when Great
Britain will be as free as we are In
many Of their late proceedings they
have been approaching nearer and
nearer to the rule Of the people in their
country, and but for the Irish question,
1 have no doubt that they would ap-
proach much nearer"
Mr.. White Dem, CaI) asked Mr..
Sherman If he had not made a favor
able report ON q bill similar to the
pending one. Mr.. Sherman conceded
that he had, but said 1t had now be-
come apparent that the private canal
company could not carry out the pro-
ject.
Mr.. Morgan said that the statement
Of Mr.. Sherman. who was about to be-
come premier was ex-cathedra. It
indicated a purpose to revive the old
Frelinghuysen treaty with Nicaragua,
but Mr.. Morgan gave warning that
when that treaty came to the senate
1t would meet with serious objection
unless 1t fully protected the rights Of
the American citizens who had secured
a concession and had formed q private
company. 1t would be found at that
time that there were still men In the
senate determined to protect the rights
Of American citizens.
Mr.. Villas moved to recommft the bill
to the committee on foreign relations.
eff the senator GMorgan) desires 1t re-
committed to the special committee Of
which he Is chairman" added Mr..
Villas, 81 viii change my motion"
1.-The senator (hinselD had no choice
between insults" responded Mr.. Nor
gan with evident feeling. Mr.. Villas
answered that no possible insult could
be meant by the motion he had made,
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