New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
EFFECTS OF THE CANAL.
DR.. Shonts Tells of Opportunities
for South american Trade.

Chicago Jan. 26-Theodore p. Shonts. who VIII
retire on March 4 as chairman Of the lsthmian
Canal Commission the guest OF honor tonight
az the dinner of the Commercial Club. of Chicago.
Many Of the members Of the club intend next
montn. 20 make an excursion 10 the isthnnus, Cuba
and Jamaica. and the discussion Of the canal ques-
ton preliminary TO the expeditivh.
Mr.. Shonts's address was a review OF the work
the isthmus and the probable effect Of the build
ing OF the canal He said in part:
We have definitely settled the question as TO the
entirely STAMPED out that dread disease On the 18th
mus There has been no authentic case there FOR
been demOnstTated to be only three months. it IS
5Tscte+ tn95 9sr any oaqsd MOSQUITO 81 thiS
have recurrence Of yellow fever except by inn
maintain a most rigid quaraftine service
,le. Inc entlre scientific world now recognizes the
fever. The theory that malaria is conveyed only
SO generaliy reoeved We are demo55stSating. how
sS Ihe correctness OF this theory and believe
such proof TO the scientific world as will establish
~ as concIusiVely as has been done in regard TO
general health conditions have so improved un-
tion of disease and the effect has been so remarka-
former opinion as 10 their sbiiifv 10 ifbsfsnS
sne 5lgorS o OF he climate We have had since
jaShersrs 1Se on the rels, and Of them only one has
During the three and one-half months al the
-esit OF tse rainy season supposed TO be The most
% and children no death occurred from disease
SctoheT among $500 white employees OF ali
ease, as against eightv-siE deaths from disease
possessed the power TO resist disease as efectuav
tS, tS The ne white employes there would have been
II view Of these statistics. down TO October 81.
death rates among al ciaeees of enpioves 'ITe we
!eei JUSTIFIED IN announcing 10 the world our heller
mat we are row in a position invite white la bor
IN any quantity from the states 10 assist IN the
CONSTRUCTION of the canal. and AT the time 10
s9t s9st WHICH they would enjoy il our Southern
, The purchase OF materials and supplies for use
ZION tie part OF RAILROAD ana sfesnship lines
brought about in connection with the delivery OF
from the United States 70 the isthmus. snd a. the
81 ocasn ,o1nss ~ n 'iE ; 20 me holale i
year Two important steamship lines sailing under
tween New York and Colon, while through lack of
adequate facilities oyer 80 per cent Of the commits
SONS supplies has been carried in tramp steamers
The trip OF Secretary Root has done great deal
cans false ideas and prejudiees concerning the arti
governments ana peopies. think the people Of
those countries now realize that the only desire we
itlcal and commercial TO secure more enlight-
ened and stable goyernme1t and a larger measure
The United States has IN the last few years made
tuch giant strides in industrial development as 70
become one OF the great export nations Of the
popuation. our capacty 10 prod1ee in both fed
ene factory has more than Kept pace with our our
tinue, we must Rave wider martets for our goods
whet better fields for exploitation exist than the
territory of our door neighbors in Central and
South America?
Where are the American ships. you ask, in
which TO float this commerce? That opens sub
sect quite large Cor more than cursory treat
fnent this time, but I have no hesitation In saw
fng that with Secretary Root. I think we should
recognize the fact that I'VE living in world
not Of natural but Of subsidized counettion.' End
should overcome the artificial disadvantages in
posed upon American shining through the action
OF our and foreign governments by an equivs-
lent advantaFe In the form of a subsidy sub
rention" There IS = bill row before ConVrees
framed upon the report ~ the Merchant Marine
Commission which nrovides fer such cornnensa-
sion II has been nassed nv the Senate. and has
the approval Of the President. II you gentlemen
desire 10 reap for American trade and industry
the fullest benefits which 20 he afforded hy the
Panama Canal. should imnreSs upon vo"r RrD
fesentative in Congress your wish to have this bill
becOne n lew.
What r. TIE use Of eynending millions OF .Amerf
can in the construction Of new highway
Cor American commerce when have Auaerf-
can ehips IN which carry That commerce. What
IS the use OF canvas=7g 1or trade in SoUth Arner
Sea when have means save IN foreig0 shiDs.
20 TRANSPORT Roods after have secured
mPrket for them2 Gentlemen the answer ~ these
questions rests with you and with other American
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