The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-12

commission will come together again In
the near future. and they cannot there
fore with propriety commit themselves IN
advance OF that meeting.
Only two OF the party care to talk about
the matter at all-Representatives Dalzell,
OF Pennsylvania. and Heatwole, of Mime
sofa
Representative Dalzell expresses. per-
haps. more clearly and more tersely than
any other congressman what he holds as
his own views and believes 10 be the views
OF his colleagues and companions.
In a brief interview he said: Whatever
else we have learned In Alaska, this we
did learn: That II Is sheer impudence upon
the part OF the Canadians demanding a
new boundary line. There Is no other
word that expresses 1t but impudence
awhile ] speak for myself alone,
! think I voice the sentiments of
every congressman who went to
that country with me when I say
that we are not In favor Of the
United States giving mp one inch
aye, q quarter Of an inch-of the
territory guaranteed to rs by treaty
I'VE must. and believe we will, stand
by our rights. England we do not have
to fear. but II IL the Canadians VINO seek
to grab territory. and England WILL in
my opinion. never back them in their ef-
fort"
Country Not Appreciated.
None of usSares to talk about the boun-
dairy line matter" said Representative
Heatwole. we have seen enough and
know enough. When II comes to final
ties; you Will find We will claim and hold
every inch of territory that belongs to US.
1t ia "A wonderful country. n wonderful
country. not half appreciated. True. II has
its hardships. hut what country has not.
II must be horne In mind that no country
offers great rewards In mere wealth
for hardships endured as Alaska Again.
say. VIC went give up a foot % territory
tha; belongs to u.s.
Congressman Heatwole leaves the party
today and hastily returns East. called
thither by the sad intelligence contained in
a message received on his arrival here
that his brother. member Of Gen. Woods
staff in Cuba, had died of yellow fever.
lie will go 30 his brothers home In Inai-
ara. where he will remain FOR a reason
Visit the Lake and Canal
Yesterday. under the escort Of Messrs
F. q Graves. ]. w elise. A. NJ Brookes,
e e Neufelder. j. A Moore. H. Carroll.
]. ]. Metsiivra. W. p. TrmAis. Capt Hsr-
~ TAYLOR. L. :. A: Judge r. s. Green.
Esoen Smith. John n, Alien, F. r. Roweit
and NJ r Eackus. the visiting congress
men. their wives and a few friends. went
over the route OF the proposed canal he
tween Lakes Union ard Washington and
the Sound
Tire party Included Congressman Payne
Steele. Hull Dalxell: Hon. T.. =. Grant. jrs
OF San Diego. Cal. Capt. c. W. Cousson.
" the Mc<miiach: mr.. Whitehead. r A.
wjnG. and IL r. elise
The whole 90 the proposed line was COW
erred and the advantages ard 9tSadvant-
ages az the fresh water canal and harssor
fully argued. II ess the unanimous opin-
Ton ~ the gentlemen from she East that
the canal would not only ~ "A benefit IN
tbs city, bus 20 the nation. In view OF tire
usss that might and undoubtedly Will -
made 81 "a fresh water aarfor.
The tauut IN Itself Was a delightful ex-
carSioa ard was thoroughly enjoyed
All IN all. The visitors leave for their
homes with knowledge Of the Northwest
never nesove possessed ard with an opinion
as 10 the future q Seattle that would
grace tire circular az ''oscrnsr." Rsatx-
iag .se great possibilities that are within
tn3s ettys grasp. the good that It's up
building VIII Do the nation. Seattls's
claims, net for herself bu; for nearby
improvements for the convenience o: all
tie states. ws.i Ard warm sunAnrsazn -