Evening star., 1902-01-18
Admiral Walker Saw the President
b This Afternoon.
Two SEPARATE VIEWS ANTICIPATED
MAJORITY VIII Undoubtedly Favor
Panama Route.
SEN ATOR JON ES' VIEWS

- Admiral walker had a conference with
the President about O'Clock this after
noon On leaving the White House he said
that the formal report of the canal COM
mission regarding the Panama company's
proposition would be submitted late this
afternoon tonight. He, however, admit
ted that he had orally informed the Presi-
dent of the action of the commission. He
declared that whatever statement was made
public must come from the White House.
Talk With Secretary Hay.
Admiral Walker chairman Of the 18TH
mian canal commission. had short talk
with Secretary Hay this morning. making
a verbal report. though an informal one,
as to the conclusions 50 far reached by the
commission respecting the last offer of the
Panama Canal Company.
Admiral Walker said at 1 o'clock today,
On leaving the headquarters of the COM
mission. that the, report would be filed with
the President late this afternoon.
the report would have been sent to the
W hite House yesterday, it is understood,
out for the fact that Admiral Walker. who
Is accredited. with being a man of great
tact and diplomacy, was led to believe by
The trend of the discussion that he might
was because of. this that an evening ses-
sion. lasting until 1890 o'clock. was held
Two Reports Expected.
1T Is believed, however, that notwith-
standing this desire of the admiral's to
harrnonize the differences existing among
the members OF the commission, minority
report VIII be submitted.
1t is significant that former Senator
PsscO. who has been more or less of legal
adviser to the commission. remained in the
rooms of the commission throughout the
or Inn yyhi 10 hiS ppl % rHp
went out" It is understood that he was
formulating a draft of the minority report.
Members Reticent.
The members of the commission got down
10 work at IL o'clock. All the members
We're present. When approached it was
noticed that the members of the commits
sion who Were seen were even more reti-
cent than usual respecting their individual
attitude on the pending question.
That the commission will recommend the
offer Of the Panama company there is lit
tie doubt. The fact that the commission
is exercising diligence in the preparation of
the report is due, 1t Is said. to the wish of
the President that he may at the earliest
possible moment transmit the findings of
the commission to Congress.
The commission resumed its session at
2:15.
senator Jones' Views.
Senator Jones Of Arkansas does not be-
lieve there will be a failure to pass the
canal bill at this session of Congress
The impression is very general, he said
when seen by a Star reporter today, that
the Panama canal proposition is not really
in good faith. but is intended to delay ac-
tioU on the canal bill Ever since the canal
has been under consideration there has al
ways been something to be put forth the
result of which has been to prevent action.
l think the people of this country so
earnest in their desire for a canal that &C
tion can no longer be delayed. Congress
will not be inclined. think. to depart from
the Nicaragua route after the long discus
sion that has been devoted to this question,
extending over so many years"
er 4 Statenent From Paris.
PARTS, January 1S.-It is explained here
that if the sale of the property of the
Panama Canal Company is concluded juris-
consults VIII be appointed to decide
whether ratification by a French tribunal
Is required, or whether the vote of a gem
erai' meeting Of stockholders will suffice
In any case, however. it will be matter of
form No obstacle is anticipated on that