The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-19
were adopted indorsing the

resolutions were ADOPTED 1ndOrSlng the
| policy recommended. Mr.. Hill attacked
vigorously the Hanna-Payne subsidy bill
now before congress. He showed con-
vincingly that the passage Of this bill
would not be Of the slightest benefit to
the farmers Of the Middle West or of the
Pacific coast. 1t would simply stimulate
the construction Of swift ocean steam
ers OF light tonnage, to take to Europe
Americans having money to spend
abroad, and bring back cargoes Of wines
and kid gloves. The farmer would be
paying for what would not benefit him
nickel, as he was not going to Europe
very numerously, and kid gloves are not
prime requisite on the farm. What this
all-important industry needs Is mer-
chant marine, which will find markets
not already glutted with its products;
ships of moderate speed and large car
rying capacity, which can make cheap
freight rates; and the subsidy which will
benefit the country as a whole, and not
few shipbuilders. is one given on out
going cargoes to the far East.
The Journal-Press regards this as
matter or cvershadowing Importance to
the farmers of the West and what bene-
hts the farmers benefits us ALL 1t would
therefore urge that not only farmers but
business men and manufacturers write to
their senators and members of congress-
urging them to insist upon such an
amendment Of the Hanna-Payne bill as
will provide for this cargo subsidy. Our
growing population, with its unequaled
powers of production, demands new mar
kets, and the best of these, If not the
only ones, lie In the Orient. This nation
should adopt progressive, vigorous pol
icy, which would send it's freighted ships
to those far-off ports with the surplus
which is now sent to glut the markets Of
Europe, and this Is critical time. The
present congress should not adjourn with
out taking liberal and intelligent action
in this direction.-St. Cloud Journal
Press.
The State Agricultural society, In ses-
sion at st. Paul, on Thursday adopted
strong resolutions addressed to Mime
sofas senators and representatives in
congress, protesting against the pas
sage of the Hanna-Payne ship subsidy
bill and urging them to cast their votes
against the measure. There is no doubt
that the resolutions adopted by the State
Agricultural society represent the senti-
ments Of the people of Minnesota who
have become acquainted with the provi-
sions Of this vicious measure and its eff
feet. The resolutions adopted were the
result of an address delivered before the
society by James ]. HILL president of the
Great Northern railway. Mr.. Hill show
ed up so clearly the vicious character of
the bill that the sentiment of his hearers
became strong against it. He pointed out
that the subsidy provided for in this bill
Is to go to fast liners making twenty to
twenty-one knots an hour, so that each
would earn a bounty of about 81 900 day,
while the farmer would receive no bene-
fit. It Is Mr. Hills idea that if we want
to help our export trade the bounty
should be paid on outgoing commodities
carried, certified out on customs certif-
icates.
The statements by Mr.. Hill made such
deep impression on his auditors that 1t
was at once decided to incorporate in the
resolutions demand for the defeat of
the Hanna-Payne bill. 1t is now up to
our senators and representatives. If they
will unite on this question with speeches
and votes and take a determined stand,
in conjunction with the other congress
men who have already declared their op
position, the vicious measure will never
become law.-Duluth Evening Herald.