The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28

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which he forsshadowed a new treaty BY
which the United States can build the
canal without the intermeaiation Of a
private concession. The senator declared
that governmental execution Of the pro-
ject wss the G8iy feasible one and that
all private efforts In the direction had
proved failures. Answering Morgau's Te-
cent charge that England inspired oppo-
=itIon 10 American control OF the canal
Sherman asserted this was a ''bugaboo'
wholly without foundation. He added a
handsome tribute TO England and her in
srtulions
Villas followed with a motion 20 re-
commit the canal bill 10 the Nmmittee
on foreign relations. step which Nor
gan characterized as an insult. The mo-
ton was changed so as 10 make the re-
commlttai 10 the special committee Of
which Morgan Is chairman. The senate
adjourned before vote was taken and
the Villas motion to recommit is pending.
When the Nicaragua bin was taken up
Morgan continued his discussion. He
criticised Minister Rodriguez and the
course Of Nicaragua. saying that country
had made enough money out OF canal
concessions and should not be allowed 20
continue the project 'on the bargain
counter"
Morgan asked consent for fnal vote
upon Morgan gave notice thai tomorrow
ne would ask tie senate 70 remain In ses-
sion until the bin shall have been passed.
Hale Or Maine said he was friendly TO
the canal. but he DID rot believe its inter-
e~ss we're advanced by an arraignmeni Of
Nicaragua. He dtclared Secretary OIney
bad done no lsss than mis- uuty in sending
The Roariguc1 ieSter - the senate. and
sherman had done no .ess than his duty In
laksns, public the letter
Morgan said he had become satisfied
Lisai the Rodriguez latter was intended 10
prevent The United states from building
rae canal He added lae suggestive state
ment taas there were certain impoutan;
facts barring upon tne situation wns~h he
Was noi Al liberty 10 d.schose.
sherman said he believed the only means
or l@ilding TIE Nicaragua canal was
through the power % ms Urssted States.
me execution OF TIA great protect was
mace most promising by the treaty made
some years ago ami subseauef. .iy with
drawn. Why 4 WAS Withdrawn the senator
ala moi know. as Il was most beneficial 10
lhe ehf'ed States Following this pri-
Nale company had secured con- sessfons. but
had faxed 10 execute the project. in my
Judgment. private company viii never be
a2le 10 hlild the canal" proceeded sher-
man. as lt Is q project too vast 10 be exc
cuted excep. hy the United States" Shsr-
man said Minister Rodriguez came here
Win run authority Hs was a man OF sa-
ss1eiiy and ability. His letter was entirely
friendly IN oone, and dhere was nothing in
u % warrant The rsicisIns OF The senator
from Alabama. Sherman declared Nor
gan Tears and charges agains; English
conspiracy were .'bssgabOo'' The sena-
u'r added. speaking with deep earnestne..s.
Ny honorable friend drew England In.
@ al'u "asteNer taere Is a buga6oo 10 De
presented England Is brought before us.
The senate OF the United States docs not
fear England. nor any other mower a1s
the people az the United States don't fear
England w have had two wars with
EhElana. ana hope that war with T,n-
slaId VIII never occur again The Two
~ tlatl2 oAAht never to fight each ether
They ought always 20 be friendly. Great
i'IitHin IS more and more following the
example % America in having 4 govern
ment for the people os the people and bv
t4e people ard I believe the tirse {s nor
.ar distant when Great Britain VII be- as
Zee as We are IN many Of their late
proceedings tbay have been apnroa ching
nearer and nearer 20 the rule 81 th. oa9-
PIE in iheir country. and but for the Irisa
question ! nave no doubt they would ap-
preach much nearer"
Waite % California asked sherman i
ae haa ue' made favorable report an n
ni, similar - the pending one Sherman
conceded ts8t Pc had. bat said IL aad
now become apparent that the private
canal company could noJ carry out the
project.
Morgan said tho statement Of sherman.
Wno WAS about 60 become premier. was
sN-csthedra il Indicated purpose 20 re-
uNe 'the old Freli1ehuyscn treaty with
Nicaragua" bUf Morgan gave warning
that when the treaty canle ta :he senate
I "'ald niece wi'b serious Ctieeti7n un-