Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-07

Of the Rivers and Harbors congress to-
day President Ransdell advocated reg
ular annual appropriations for carry
ing on the work of waterway improve
ments. He paid a high compliment 10
the board of United States engineers
which pass upon such projects, and ex-
pressed qualification over the work ac-
complished as a result Of the encour-
agement from congress.
Great Advance Mnde.
He declared the rivers and harbors
act passed by the last session Of con
gress vas the greatest advance yet
made in carrying out the policies of
the National Rivers and Harbors con-
gress.
Mexico Draws Lesson.
Ports of Mexico were discussed by
Ambassador De La Barra Of Mexico 20
the United States. who pointed out
that other countries would profit by
the example set by America in the i'm
provement of its rivers and harbors.
Need RsIIrOads' Aid, Taft.
President Taft said the importance
of river navigation had decreased Of
late years with the development OF
railroad facilities. The problem
that now confronted his hearers, he
declared. was the union and coopera-
tion of railroads and rivers. Ter
minal difficulties of river transpor-
tation must be overcome, the presi-
dent said, before this problem could
be solved. He believed American
ingenuity would yet find complete
/ solution of all difficulties presented.
Enthusiasm Prevails.
washington. Dec. with one OF
the largest aggregations OF waterways
enthusiasts that ever assembled 10
discuss waterway improvements the an
nuaI convention Of the National Rivers
and Harbors ongress met here today.
President Taft was expected TO de-
liver the opening address.
Many Prominent Speakers.
Prominent among the speakers TO be
heard are Governor Harmon Of Ohio,
Ambassador De La Barra Of Mexico;
Clifford Sifton. chairman of the Can
adian conservation commission. Repre-
sentative Champ Clark Of Missouri:
Brigadicr General Bixby. chief Of the
United States engineer corps, Senator
Borah Of Idaho. and James A. Patton
of Chattanooga. president of the Ten
uessee River Improvement associa-
tion.
Dcnccu i'm Control.
Washington, Dec. Headed by
Governor Deneen. a party Of 40 repro
sentative Illinois business men reach
ed Washington yesterday afternoon 70
attend as delegates the rivers and ha'
bors congress. Governor Dcnoen'
deep waterway policy. that Of nine
foot channel and immediate action -
develop water power. has more friends
in the delegation than Senator Lori
mer's 14-toot channel. with Construc-
tion held up pending cooperation of
the federal government.
\ committee consisting Of Isham
Randolph. chairman; Judge Charles F.
Fishbach OF Chicago. Walter Stager Of
Sterling II. ". Johnson Of Ottawa.
William \. Ncese Of Moline and May
or George Parsons of Cairo was APP.
pointed by the delegation 10 draft res
olutions to be submitted TO the riycr-
and harbors congress setting forth 'l:0
demands OF Illinois for water improve
n-ents.
select Committeeman.
On the train onroute 10 Washington
the delegation made tho following So.
lectious TO represent Illinois upon cow-
mttecs of the rivers and harboTs con
gress during the coming year:
Committe Of Nominations - n. v.
johnson Of Ottawa.
Committee Of Credcntials-C. F. Per
ry of Quincy.
Vice President for Illinois - Harold
F. Mccormick of Chiago.
Committee on Resolutions - isham
Randolph of Chicago.
Director-for the Lake District - I
Edward Wilder OF Chicago.
BiII IL Completed.
The river and harbor appropriation
L ill has been completed and awaits in
PRODUCTION in the house. il carrier an
appropriation Of S22 100000 in cash
and authorizes contracts te the amount
Of $4,000. 600 70 be paid by subsequent
congresses. The sundry civil appro-
priation bill when it appears will carry
an appropriation of s75O0,0O0 I'm cash
to pay for work performed in contracts
already authorized. so that the total
disbursements from the treasury this
season on account of rivers and har-
bors will be 100000 900. provided the
total OF the cash appropriations car
ried in the river and harbor bill are
not increased