The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
H. 5. vanIngen Recently Returned
From Washington Talks of Inter-
esting Things to KenOshans.
NO HOPE FOR PUBLIC BUILDING.
Money For Harbor Has Already Been Ad-
Secured. Representative Busy.


News met H. S. VanIngen Friday
evening, who has just returned from
Washington, and elected from him
the following information:
In answer to the question what was
the chance of Postoffice for Kenosha,
he replied that he believed there was
none at this time. "The building of
local Postoff1ces has been so long de-
layed, that now every .town of any
size wants one. It is impossible to
satisfy all and consequently they have
been distributed as fairly as possible.
The First district, through Mr..
Cooper, obtaind Postoffice at James
vile in the last bill and contracts are
only now being let. This shuts out
the First district at this time for no
Congressional district is allowed two.
talked with one of our Senators as to
the chance of amending the bill in the
Senate, but he told me Wisconsin al
ready had five items, and while he
would try hard, he had little hope of
securing Postoffice for Kenosha this
year, but felt confident it could be
done in the next bi1l.''
"Why did Kenosha get nothing in
the River and Harbor bi1l?'
Il am glad you asked the question,
because there has been a great mis-
understanding on this subject. The
harbor at Kenosha has been completed
according to the original project of
the Government engineers, and Con-
gress adheres absolutely to the policy
of making no appropriation except on
projects approved by the Chief of En-
gineers. The magnificent appropria-
ton of nearly 100000, obtained by
our representative, Mr.. Cooper, in the
last River and Harbor bill, entirely
completed the approved plans, and
there is balance Of SIS, 900 still avail
able.
I'm addition to this Mr.. Cooper Sc
cured SIS, 900 more for maintenance"
He also had introduced in the last bill
an order for a special survey to ascer-
tain the best method of stopping the
heavy waves which now enter the
harborNin Northeast storms, with a
proviso that when remedy is found,
the balance on hand and availa bic July
LIST, 1902, may be used for this purpose
without further action of Congress.
"Kenoshascould not expect large
appropriation in this bill, in fact it
could not have been used if obtained.
The interests of the Kenosha harbor
have been splendidly looked after"
"Did you learn anything else that
would interest our readers?''
eyes, something of great import
ance. The,lNava1 bill includes an
order for the appointment of a Com
missioner to select a naval station on
the lakes. Of course each lake from
Erie to Superior will lay claim to it.
But asaLake, Michigan is the only lake
bounded on all ssides by the United
States, all thesother lakes from point
of safety, must be eliminated. When
we come down to this lake, from the
specifications of what is wanted, there
is no placesin my opinion that SO ac-
curately fills the bill as Kenosha har-
Dor, on the North extension.
"But the location or a Naval station
at Kenoshas. depends on whether the
land can be Contained at reasona BILE
figures. The Government will insist
on natural harbor, and when the
site is selected a great deal of money
will be expended on its improvement
and maintenance. It would be well
for the citizens of Kenosha to watch
this matter closely, for it will not fail
into their laps without some effort.
''Did you see our representatives
and Senator's
eyes, for limited time. They were
all verySbusy. Senator Spooner as a
member Of the Philippine Committee,
is watching very closely the attacks
of the Democrats on the proposed Civil
bill forttle Islands, and is to be put
forwardEto fire the heavy artillery.
No man is more respected and admir-
ed than the Senior Senator from Wis
consin and thesState has right to be
proud of him.
"Senator sQuarles. as chairman of
the Census committee and deeply in
terestedlsand active member of the
Indian ahairss committee has his time
we'll occupied. While not directly
tedlswithlthess philippine com
mission, he islevidently watching the
debate closely, and if drawn into it,
his speech. will besmemorab1e.
Gin the,House, Mr.. Cooper as chair
man of Sthe, Insular committee, has
had verysousy winter preparing the
Civil Government bill for the Philip
pines whichswi11 soon be presented to
the House. While his committee is
made up Of the, most prominent mem
bers of the House, as its chairman he
will be expected to have charge Of the
bill. He is now resting on his oars,
getting readysfor long pull.
'sThe Lodge bill IN the Senate, and
Cooper bill in the house differ in sew
era1 points, and it will be interesting
to see whicho will be accepted by Con
gress. Wisconsin is playing a promi-
nent part in the most important ques-
tons now pending at Washington