The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-27

Headed by Gov. Sanders and Mayor
Behrman. OF New orleans. the entire
state legislature Of Louisiana appeared
yesterday before the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs urging the claim OF
New orleans TO the Panama Canal Expo
sition.
Arguments In support Of the gulf port
we're made by some of the best-known
orators OF the South, representatives
from Mobile, Ala; Atlanta, Ga, and
Chattanooga. Tenn, adding their voices
20 the chorus OF enthusiasm.
The distinguished party from far Dixie
arrived at 6:3)> o'clock yesterday morn
ing in a special train in two sections. A
dozen great sightseeing autos were wait
ing FOR them at Union Station, and the
whole party, III In number, were whirled
10 the New Willard for breakfast.
The hearing began at 10 o'clock. Chair
man Foster presiding. The committee
was duly impressed. 1t was the first
time that the legislature Of a State had
adjourned and come to Washington 10
appear before a committee Of Congress.
The members OF the legislature filed 20
OVERLOOKING the big hearing hall in the
House Office building.
New Orleans the Logical Point.
Representatives from California were
present 10 look out for The interests Of
san Francisco. the hearing being in OPP
position 10 a resolution which would
commit the government to that city.
When the committee had assembled, Rep
go Z
troduced Gov. Sanders.
He traced the history OF the exposition
movement from its inception in New Or
leans in 1907 to the present time He said
that the proper way to celebrate the open
ing of the canal was by an exposition,
and the place 10 hold the exposition New
Orleans. four and half days sail from
Panama. He said that while Louisiana did
not attack San Francisco or any other
city, he submitted the proposition that
New Orleans was the logical point for
the exposition. san Francisco had no
claim from a geographical standpoint, be-
ing as far from the canal as the Cape
Verde Islands. of the coast of Africa.
he spoke at length Of the commercial
position of New Orleans with regard to
South and Central American trade. i'm
pressing upon the committee the impor-
lance Of this phase OF the exposition
question. The committee was impressed
with the Governors statement that
Louisiana was levying a special tax OF
100000 for the exposition. In reply to
question by Representative Garner. OF
Texas. u member of the committee, the
Governor said.
Thinks Congress VIII Help.
I'VE are not here TO ask an appropri-
alton from Congress, but for a location.
But my belief IS that when the time
comes Congress viii help the fair in
whatever city il is held"
San Francisco has claimed that she
viii not ask a single dollar OF Congress
for the exposition. II was exident that
the Louisiana delegation does not believe
this statement IS made In entire good
faith. New Orleans frankly expects fed
eral appropriation. Governor Sanders
reminded the committee in this connection
that there is still bill now before the
House approprlating 100000 for the San
Francisco exposition.
Representative Kahn, Of California.
FASTENED to interject a statement that he
would withdraw that bill. This caused
laughter in the Louisiana ranks and
even the committee smiled broadly.
IF Congress is going TO throw the
burden OF the exposition on any one
State" said Gov. Sanders, amid ap-
plause then We say that our shoulders.
are just as broad as any other shoulders
and We are able 10 stand It. We are
used 10 bearing burdens. We have spent
millions TO keep the waters from twenty
one Of your States of our lands"
Ready TO Come Any Time.
Gov. Sanders said that any time the
committee wanted TO hear the Louisiana
legislature, it would adjourn. board 4
train, and came TO washington.
I've are deadly IN earnest" he said
"Of course. it is easy for us to come to
Washington, for we are right at YOUR
door. OF course that can't he said Of
San Francisco"
Representative Butler Ames Of Mas
sachusetts, n member OF the commit
tee. entered the debate. This gave Gov
Sanders opportunity to remind him that
Massachusetts is very near New Orleans
Some Of my ascendants have made the
"trip remarked Congressman Ames. dry