Arizona republican., 1901-09-05

American boats to give their assist
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 Speaking of the proposed canal to connect the two oceans. General Samp- son said that Colombia. Peru, Chili and
 the Central American states are all anxious for the building of an isthmlan canal and the construction of it will increase many fold the trade between the United States and South America. He said also that lower water trans
 portation from san Francisco south i9 very much needed to increase our trade
 with that region. During the first six
 months of this year there was sent from
 San Fraacisco to GuayaQuil and points
 south of there between 15,000 and 1S000
 tons of four nearly all of which was
 made in this country. During the same
 period the same region imported abou,
 SO,OOO tons of wheat. but a large part
 of it came from Australia. Every
 pound of it would have been sent from
 san Francisco had it not been for
 cheaper transportation from the orient.
 During the same period there was sent
 from san Francisco to this region be-
 tween 50.0OO and G0,OGO cases of salmon
 ''Ns N'ENh i'hih NlllS Nu lut ease
 He said, however, in connection with
 the subject of transportation that the
 rates from san Francisco were being constantly reduced, which gives this country a growing commercial control there and with the construction of an
 isthmian canal the control will be su- preme.
 Regarding inland transportation in Ecuador the general said: "We are glad now that when we first went to Quito We had to endure the long horse back ride of several uays to get there. but we are equally glad that on our re- turn we will only have one day Ou horseback. The government is building a coach road from Quito to meet the railroad, which iss now within three days of QuitO-One day on horseback and two by coach.
 "ln regard to the railroad there was originally 65 miles owned by the gov ernment. When the American company came in the government turned this line over to them and they arc extending if 25O miles farther in the direction of Quito, and it will be completa d to that city by December: 1902 It is a wonder ful scenic route and will be a great ber- eft to the country. The extension will cost $lS,000, 900 to construct. Major John A. Harmon, q graduate of West Point Is at the head of the enterprise. He is the light man in the right place and well equipped for the important work ne IS now so successfully carrying out He is quiet and unassuming gentle man and Is full of American enterprise and push He won his rank as major Tn the regular army in Cuba, but was Induced to resign his military position to accept this trust.
 Another important man is a gentle man well known in Arizona. Mir. r. T. Aspinwall, formerly agent of the Santa te at WinslON In little over two years that he has been associated with the company he has been promoted six times, and is now the general traffic. Of the road, with a good sal ary."
 Asked to say something regarding the political parties and conditions. General Sampson said: "Al parties are most friendly to the United States and in mar" ways show their good will. What ever the political differences existing -here, all the representatives of this 'purtry have to do is to attend strictly To affairs concerning themselves and he interests of their country. and they | gre honorcd on all sides in social i way"
 An election was held last February | md General Plaza was elected to sue 'ecd President Alfaro and was inaug- | irated but few days ago. He is an ldherent, however, of the same party 70 which eXPresident Alfaro belongs |. 10 there will be but little change of pol cy Senor Alfaro was ineligible to re- election under the laws of the country. md their relations are friendly. Gen. 'iaza has been prominent in Ecuador an politics for long time, having pro. 'iously served in congress.