The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-22
MANY REPLIES
TO A CIRCULAR
ARE COMING IN
SECRETARIES OF OTHER CON-
MERcIAL BODIES AGREE WITH
Mr.. HENDERSON THAT MORE
THAN ONE NAVAL BASE Is
NEEDED TO FoRTlFY PANAMA
CANAL.

Secretary Henderson is daily receiv-
ing replies to e. circular letter sent
out by him several days ago relative
to naval base on the gulf. Tie let
tiers. which are coming from the secre-
taries Ct commercial organizations in
the principal southern cities, are ia
vorable and the writer's agree with
Mr.. Henderson that there should be
more than one naval base in order to
properly fortify and protect the Pan
ANA canal, when ~ is completed
The following are copies of letters
received in answer to the letter sent
out by the Commercial Association
relative to naval base on the gulf:
my Dear Mr.. Henderson,: Your
circular letter, under date of June 18th,
relative to the protection by the gov
eminent of the Panama canal. has
been received.
1T has been a part Of our gospel to
point out the fact that nearly all OF
the navigable' rivers of the United
States flow to the gulf and are tribu-
tary to the south. / beg to concur
with you In the opinion that the Pan
anna canal should be protected and
that a naval station should be located
on the gulf coast. / should be pleased
to cooperate with you in any cam
paign you may launch rocking toward
this end.
Yours very truly,
CLARENCE J. OWENS,
Managing Director, Southern Com
mercial Congress"
Dear Sir: Yours Of the 14th to
hand in regard to fertilization on the
aThe writer is Of the opinion both
Pensacola and New Orleans should
have one.
II will submit your letter to the
"a z 1890
and will be glad to Let you hear from
them.
Yours very truly,
WILL L. VINING,
Secretary, Austin Business League"
Dear Sir: Yours of the 14th in
slant to hand. and I beg to advise in
reference to the Panama canal forti-
ncation. that we are entirely in accord
with this proposition, and our sena-
tors and congressman are OF the same
opinion.
Yours very truly,
"'wM. T. ANDERSON,
Secretary, Board of Trade and Bust
ness Mems Association. Norfolk,
Va"
bridgeport, Conn. June IS, 1912.
Dear Sir: l have your favor Of
the 18Th asking my opinion in regard
TO protecting the Gulf of Mexico by a
suitably fortified naval station or sta
tons.
what / have to say is only my
personal opinion, but believe II voices
the sentiment Of the great majority Of
Bridgeport's thoughtful citizens. feel
disguised and Inundated, as well as
alarmed. to think that through neg
lect. ignorance or for political pur-
poses, our country's safety and welfare
Is treated so lightly. Universal peace
and the arbitration of causes for fric-
ton, and possibly war, between ma
tons sounds well, but since it has been
seriously proposed, nearly every civil
lied nation on the face of the earth
has either been in fight or contem-
plating 1t.
II believe in a preparation for the
unexpected to the extent at least of
properly protecting our southern
states and all Of our great seaboard
interests. I believe, and think most
Of our loyal. thoughtful citizens be-
lieve. that 1t Is time to call a halt and
begin to place our people ahead of the
political ambition of few demagogues,
no matter what party they may rep
resent. feel that the business men
of the country, regardless of section
or party have got to put their shoul-
ders to the task of enacting laws and
enforcing action along the line of
common sense and public welfare.
so far as I can do anything, I am
with your association for national
safety and betterment. ] say, as you
do. fortify and protect our own shores
first and you can believe me when I
say that New England has thousands
Of thoughtful citizens who stand for
this principle. Politicians do not as
rule represent the general sentiment
Of the people.
Il shall bring your letter to the at
tention Of our Business Mems Asso-
citation and the Board of Trade at
our next regular meeting, which will
be some time hence. In the mean
time beg to remain
Yours respectfully,
IS. e. VINCENT,
Vice President, Business Mems Asso-
citation Of Connecticut"
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