Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
THIMBLERIGGERS
Epithet Applied by Morgan "a
Nicaragua e Al.
THE SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS

and to Warn Sherman to Lock Out for
Him-Congress In Joint Session Counts
the Electoral Vote and Declares the Re-
suit Thereof
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE reconven-
ing Of the senate after the electoral
vote witnessed another of Morgan's
outbursts against Great Britain for her
alleged interference with the plans Of
the promoters Of the Nicaragua canal
under the domination of the United
States. The canal bill came up as the
regular order Of business, and Morgan
declared that British interference was
continually at work to prevent Ameri-
can control Of the canal. He had posi-
tive and detailed information support
Ing this declaration. cit Is Of such
character" said Morgan, that 1 am
compelled to present this information
to the senate in executive session. 1t
Will disclose that up to this hour Brit
ish Intervention has been conspiring to
prevent the contamination of this canal
project under American control. IN
less all manhood of the United States
has been taken out Of us by contracts
to keep the peace there will be serious
results from the abandonment of the
canal bill to which the senate is now in
vited."
Gives . Warning 10 Sherman.
Turning to Sherman, who sat across
the aisle, Morgan said: THE senator
from Ohio will never be able to execute
his plan for treaty of which he SO
hopefully speaks. And I said to him
the other day that If he had the genius
Of a Metternich and Tallyrand he would
be overcome by those little, thimble-
rigging republics who will stand ready
to conspire with other governments to
circumvent his plans. No. the senator
from Ohio. In his new position will find
his efforts brought to naught." The in
coming president would have to meet
this grave issue. he added. At the basis
or 1t was the question of protecting
American interests and American citi-
gems.
Will Call Up the Bill Again.
I'VE are informed that there is to be
an extra session of congress-" proceeded
Morgan, and I give notice that at the
earliest possible day will offer this bill
again and will do what can to secure
its passage and If the glory and honor
OF this browning work of the close of the
century shall fall to the lot of a Repub-
lican president I will thank God that
we have a Republican president who
can go step by step with his fellow
citizens in defense Of the power and
glory Of this republic. I will now with
draw it," Morgan laid before the sem
ate letter from William L. Merrick,
| consul of Nicaragua at San Francisco.
expressing the confident belief that
Minister Rodriguez letter to Secretary
Olney opposing the canal project was
unauthorized, and was contrary to the
| views held by President Zelaya, of Mic
| aragua. The letter also set forth nu-
merous circumstances indicating that
British influence inspired opposition to
| the canal.
Warns the Ohio Senator Again.
As Morgan proceeded with criticisms
on Great Britain Sir Richard Cart
wright and Mr.. Davies. the Canadian
commissioners, entered the diplomatic
| gallery and were attentive listeners to
the caustfc words of the senator. Are
we not to be guided by the lessons of
the past?" he exclaimed. Are we to be-
lieve that the great British lion will not
crunch the bone Of our arm IL we put it
In her mouth ?'Again, turning to Sher-
man, Morgan, said: II say in the pres
ence of the senator from Ohio, who is
soon to be our secretary Of state, that If
he takes the anodynes Of f1attery fed to
him like spoon food by Great Britain
the people Of the United States will not
| support him."
The Nicaragua canal bill wasthen dis
placed. Morgan consenting that 1t
should go to the calendar.
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