The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-21
Panama Canal Tolls Speech
of the Hon. Joseph HotUeN in
the House of Representatives

"a. 1912, became law. I was an
attentive student Of this great ques-
ton during that memorable debate
and have now given It close attention.
In vain have searched for the new
light that prompted the dogmatic de-
cision Of the President that the ex-
emption from tolls Of our vessels en-
gagged in coastwise trade |
is in plain contravention of the treaty
with Great Britain concluded Novem-
Der IS, 1901.
It is remarkable that some Of the
most able, illuminating. and convinc'
ing arguments, upon its former con-
alteration. were made in support by
distinguished gentlemen on the other
aide who now silently and mutually
reverse their attitude and in q meek.
mining voice will answer yea upon
ro,, call. Why are they silent? Why
do they not take the House into their
confidence? Why do they not explain
wherein their former arguments were
fallacious and unsound? Why deprive
the House of this new effulgence that
has so suddenly burst upon them? Are
these gentlemen obsessed too, ike
the gentleman from Tennessee, with
the delusion that the President is in
fallible?
No one can entertain higher esti
nation of the exalted Office of Presi'
dent that do I. doubt II any other
magistrate, or ruler, or King, or EN-
peror in the world is called upon con-
stantly to perform more srduous. ex'
acting. and important duties. HIS
personal and direct participation IN
nublic affairs as the leader OF the
dominant party and rs President OF
mighty republic commands the non
or and respect of every citizen.
No administration ever entered up.
on its mission with a more sympath'
etic and kindlier disposition toward II
on the part Of the people than did
President Wilson'S. The people thru
out the country were determined to
give the regime Of the new freedom
full and fair opportunity to make
good; and they have patiently abstain
ed from criticism of the minor and ev
en- larger defects Of his administra'
ton. But It must not be forgotten
that the vast power he Yields and the
rich favors he is able to bestow, un
fortunately, attract troup Of fawn
ing and fattering courtiers. who
Iaud his virtues and approve his view
1t may be truly said that
Being once perfected how to gram
suits,
How to deny them, whom to advance
and whom
To trash for over topping; having
both the key
OF officer and office, set all hearts II
the state
To what tune pleased his ear.
Congress has willingly rendere'
such ready and implicit obedience u
all his mandates that he no LONGS
sought counsel with the leaders o
his party or remembered the pledges
personally. made in his addresses o
those contained in the platform o
his party. On the subject Of Panama
tolls the Democratic convention a
Baltimore made this solemn pledge
We favor THE exemption iron
tolls of American ships engaged u
coastwise trade passing through tn
Panama Canal. We also favor lel
islation forbidding the use OF tn
Panama Canal by ships owned o
controlled by railroad carriers er
gagged in transportation competitiv
with the canal.
On August 5, 1912, Candidate WI
son, in approving this plank OF nj
party platform, at Washington parf
New Jersey, said:
Ono of the great objects in cut