The San Francisco call., 1910-11-19
Hearty Endorsement Given to Exposition and
Better Defenses Demanded

Her people have voted a bond is
sue in the sum of So, 600. 600, and for
the advancement of the same pur--
pose the people of the state of
California tax levy of $1,000
600, making, without additional
SUBSCRIPTIONS. the sum OF 81 Louv,
900. She is the most modern city
In the world. having been entirely
rebuilt within five years; her hotel
accommodation is second only to
New York; her climate is healthful
and agreeable throughout the year,
and her geographical situation
places her not only in a position
to advance the commercial ambi-
tions of the nation on the Pacific,
but would. through an exposition.
confer most benefit on our country
owing 10 nearness of Americas
greatest area Of undeveloped lands
and largest unused resources; and
Whereas. it is the. consensus of
opinion of the president of the
United States, the members of
congress. other officials and citi-
zens generally that an interna
tional exposition be held commem-
Grating that great event; there
Resolved. that we most heartily
indorse the proposed Panama Pa
cific international exposition to be
held IN San Francisco in 1915, and
pledge our cooperation ana as
sistance; and be it further
hSSOlNed, LnSI all or the SeDa-
tors and representatives from the
Pacific slope be requested to use
their influence to secure for the
exposition in San Francisco gov
ernmental Endorsement and recog-
milton;
Resolved. that copy OF this pre-
amble and resolutions be sent to
senator's and representatives in
assist in carrying out their letter
and spirit; and that copy be also
sent to the Panama Pacific inter
national exposition company in
San Francisco, Cal
MERCHANT MARINE PROPOSALS
The merchant marine resolution wa
carefully framed to prevent frictiol
of opposing views as to the exact form
the government assistance should as
sumo. The preamble recites the neces
sity of action and the final clause com
mends the subject to congress. Thes
are the resolutions:
Whereas. American shipping on
the high seas is today at the low
est ebb in the history of the coun-
try, a condition which is in the
highest degree detrimental to the
general welfare and our progress
and prosperity as a nation, as well
as national humiliation; and
whereas. strong merchant ma
rine is also necessary as an auxil-
iary to our navy. which would be
practically useless in time Of war
without this necessary support;
Whereas. the remedy for this
condition lies in the adoption by
our country of the methods ap-
proved and applied for the build
ing UP of over sea commerce by
the most progressive nations of the
world: it is therefore
Resolved, that this congress
heartily indorses the efforts eot5f'ss Of ths
present administration and of the
congress of the United States to
enact a law having for it's object
and purpose the upbuiIding of our
merchant marine and the restora-
ton of our flag upon the high seas.
The remaining resolutions adopte,
by the congress declare against toll
of any sort for American ships pass
Ing through the canal urge a coast
wise highway through Oregon an,
washington to connect with Califor
MAS proposed road: favor the con
struction of breakwater at Montere,
and pledge support to the San Dieg
exposition.
TONNAGE DUTY ADVOCATED
W. w. Bates of Denver, president O
the Shipping society of America. and
we'll known writer on maritime topics
presented a paper on the mercha n
marine 1t was read by his daughter
Bates advocates discriminating dutie
instead of direct ship subsidy. HI
argument was I'm part as follows
Customs duties are of two kinds
tariff and tonnage. Tariff, or impor
duties, apply to merchandise ONLY
Tonnage duties apply to vessels only
For each ton of vessel admeasuremen
the owner pays so much on arrival a
any port. Discriminating tonnage du
ties handicap the foreign carrier. Will
discriminating tariff duties handica,
the merchants who furnish the freight
in the foreign trade unless they emplo
American vessels. Thus may rivalr,
be regulated. both as to trade an,
transportation, and foreign monopol,
of either can be prevented
The protection of the ship subsid-
plan is inequitable as between vessels
Large vessels can carry cheaper thai
small ones.
EFFECT OF DISCRIMINATION
With discriminating duties it is diff
ferent. They operate to secure EN-
ployment by equalizing footing 70
competition for all sizes of ships. Shi1
subsidy takes no thought for and cal
not of itself secure employment. l
simply adds to- freight money, IL b.
chance employment shall be obtaine,
in competition with the foreign ship
ping rings that control 1t. Our carry
ing trade has decayed, not becaus
freights ruled too low, but because o
the devices of our rivals-insurance dis
ordinations, rebate contracts an,
other tricks OF trade--intended to pre-
vent the employment of our vessels.
ANY protection that will not sharpl-
and effectually operate to frnstrat
foreign shipping devices and give ou