Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-19
ATLANTIC WATERWAYS
CONVENTION AOJOURNS
Ovation for Congressman Moore Up
en- His Reelection 10 Presidency
Rear Admiral sperry Emphasis i'm
poTtance of Terrifying Virginia
Capes-Presdent Comes Today.
(By Associated Press.)

NOiNf OSN, VA, NV. 10. iNNs'"i"
tons urging the enactment by con-
gress Of such legislation as will pre-
vent ownership or control by railroads
engaged in interstate commerce of
coastwise shipping on competing
water routes; recommending the i'm
mediate purchase and enlarge ment or
the Delaware and Chesapeake canal,
and an appropriation necessary for
continuance anS completion of the
Norfolk Rs aufort link. were adopted
tv the second annual convention L
the Atlantic Deeper Waterways AS
sociation, which adjourned after re-
electiong officers this afternoon.
The resolutions also proclaim the
friendly attitude of the association
toward other desirable and practical
BILE waterways projects throughout
the country, which it pledges itself
tC support.
They also set forth justification for
a continuance Ct the proposed Allan
tic Inland Waterway north from New
York 10 Boston, the improvement or
tUt iAhtl do ini % isO%s 1870
ITS connection with Long Island
Sound through the Harlem river and
ship canal.
Providence. r. T., was selected as
the next place of meeting.
Ovation for Moore.
The reelection of Hon. ]. Hamp-
ten Moore. of Pennsylvania, 10 the
presidency Of the association. aroused
storm of enthusiasm. applause and
cheers. which amounted TO al ovation.
The enthusiasm waned only long
enough for Mr. Moore to thank the
convention for the honor. which ne
eaid he accepted with full knwledge
of the responsibilities, when it broke
cut afresh.
The reelection of Addison B. Burk,
of Philadelphia, as secretary treasurer,
met with equal enthusiasm and APP
prevail
The most important speeches were
made and the most important bust
ness transacted to today's sessions
Notsble among the addresses was thae
of Admiral c. S. Sperry. L. S. n.
who advocated the fertilization of TIT
entrance 10 Chesapeake Bay. calling
attention TO the indefensible condi-
tion Of this marine gateway TO the
nations seat of government and 9th
ct important cities.
Railroad Ownership Of waterways.
Another highly important address
was made by Congressman John H.
Small. Of North Carolina. who en-
rhasized the importance of prevent
ing ownership OF CONTROL Of waterways
by competing railroads. the contin-
nance of work on the Norfolk-Beau-
fcrt route. and the opening M Of the
Delaware and Chesapeake canal
The latter project was also ably
advocated bv former Senator Anthony
Higgins. Ct Delaware. and August
Belmont Of New York. spoke Of the
Cane Cod canal. Other speakers were
Col. Pleasant 4. Siovall. Of Savannah.
Ga: Governor A. ]. POthier. OF
Rhode Island. and George f. Bartol
presidert Of the Bcurse. of Phialdel-
phia.
Professor Willis /. Moore. chief OF
the United States weather bureau.
was to have spoken. but was not pres
ent. lie viii arrive here tomorrow
morning 20 Tar 'cipate in the cere-
monies incident to the visit Of Presi-
dent Taft.
ss5 New Members Pledged
In rcspcnse TO IN appeal by Fred
T. ronneiiy. 81 New Jersey. chairman
Of the committee on WAYS and means.
delegates pledged $50 new members.
which viii provide the treasury with
si.27s. nearly twice the amount ask
Cd Tor ~ meet the expenses Of the
convention for the coming year.
Much prominence having been
given 10 tho lack Of favorable rom
mificc action On resolutions offered
late vest rday by Bernard y. Baker.
If Baltimore. urging CONGRESS - on
act iavs for fho upbrilding 81 the
American merchant marine and 70
,-osihsf The ownership Of coasiwsc