The Washington times., 1902-03-07
GoDemor Taft Cites Letter From General
Wright Indicating Dn1u1dtfveness of Re-
cent AohbHy of Lnsurectionists Near Ma
Mia before Naval Committee He Urges
Construction of Pacific Gable Without De-
lay, Advocating Government Oqynersbip.

Mr.. Depew tRep., n. ", interpolated.
1t is sailing racing machine of the
same type as the boat which beat the two
Shamrocks''
Mr.. Hanna said that personal contact
is the basis of all expansion of business,
and he argued that the enlargement of
the markets for American goods will be
greatly helped If American ships carry
American goods to the other countries.
Mr.. Hanna went on to speak of the
conflict for the trade of the Orient. and
also of the Importance of the trade with
South America. He also mentioned the
influence that had been at work for years
to defeat the passage of subsidy meas
ure. and he declared that IL the new pro-
posed American policy should be a sue
cess the United States would in fifty years
beat the world in ocean transportation.
The spirit of trade and of commercial
expansion is rife. The commercial ma
tions are fighting for the markets of the
Orient. If We do not get the Oriental
trade some one else will. The Oriental
trade is immense. The nations which Sc
cure IL will secure great prize. This
bill will help the United States to secure
it's share.
Benefit of Protection.
Mr.. TilIman asked Mr. Hanna whether
staples-corn, wheat. and cotton-could
be benefited by protection.
Il have found" Mr.. Hanna replied.
that when there is any talk of reciproc-
ity with Canada people in the West get
very high on their hind legs. ELaughter.l
And if the proposition were made today
TO put lumber On the free list, as some
would hear protests from Mississippi,
Georgia. and Texas. And if it were pro-
posed to remove the duty from Egyptian
cotton and to admit it in competition with
the Sea Island cotton | am sure we would
hear from South Carolina" Laughter
There is very little competition" Mr..
Tillman rejoined, between Sea Island
cotton and Egyptian cotton"
II only mention that" said Mr.. Hanna,
good humoredly. ito bring the matter
home to the Senator"
81 understood the Senator's allusion,"
said Mr.. Tillman, but he rather lodged
my question"
Then l will answer it." said Mr..
Hanna
1T is" Mr.. Tillman explained, "whelh-
er the Senator thinks that any possible
tariff on corn or wheat is of any benefit
to producers in this country"
Would Benefit Producers.
81 certainly do" Mr.. Hanna answered.
Can the Senator give us any reason
for the belief?" Mr.. Tillman persisted
81 will do So" Mr.. Hanna replied
laughingly, when that question is before
the Senate. am satisfied about it my
self and am sure that 1 can satisfy
the Senator from South Carolina"
Mr. Hanna continued his speech. He
spoke of the favorable circumstances of
the present time and said that ''if we do
ira- take advantage of them the other
fellow SiU. [Laughter.l The American
people" he coz tinued. have the ability
and the facilities Tnssgare ready to step
in and do it; but they cannot 40 II unless
they have the tools TO do 1t with:
Mr.. Hanna's speech was delivered with
much energy and earnestness, and at the
same time in the best of temper.
The Senate will vote On the ship sub
sidy bill on Monday, March II, al 3
O'Clock.
Mr.. Frye, in charge of the bill. asked
unanimous consent yesterday that this
date be fixed for the vote and there was
no opposition.
The bill will be debated on nearly every
day until that time.
A message was received from the House
the death of Representative
Polk of Pennsylvania, whereupon the
usual resolutions of respect were offered
by Mr. Penrose and were agreed to.
Senators Penrose. Quay. Culberson. Car
mack. Gamble, and Patterson were ap-
pointed committee to attend the funeral. |
and as a further mark of respect the Sem
ate adjourned until today.