New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

huonship between Us and all nations
rhen peace happily arrives.
7 the word preparedness in It's
s-ces, sense means anything at all il
nus: include the ability TO meet all
a, worldwide problems facing Us IN
che near future. The financial situa-
ton to-day is and q, the close OF hos
a.,es VIII be such that the utmost
economy must be used TO face the
r,-l,ioa when the war is over.
The limitations Of newspaper ar
l,ls prevent The discussion Of such q
large problem; my purpose IS simply
% present q concrete example. among
rary others. Of what should deserve
,.r immediate attention. namely, the
Improvement Of certain OF our water
Ways which viii show a profit CONNER
asly and @, the same time add ma
.srslly 10 our means Of defence.
Cooperation toward this desired
ed vii follow # il can be shown to
ne pacifsts. as well ss 20 those who
are crying FOR national security, that
through such improvements results
s.ghly beneficial during times Of peace
ard incidentally meeting any war cri-
SIS. will accrue. II the dredging OF
tarbors and deepening OF rivers wi.
ssyelop trade and save lives. the Wes'
a. vel as the East will be IN accord
'ar such q broad national policy, and
Realities vii abandon. at least for the
uoment, minor projects heretofore
-rged from narrow and political mo-
ives
As,udy o. the mental attitude Of the
country and o. the recent activities
issctlng this subject may assist US
trough a process % elimination, 70
',ne definite conclusion as 70 what
'ors should he undertaken in the i'm
rsdia.s future
The sh'pyards on both seacosst'
I'D the Grea, Lakes are to-day build
q over 100 vessels and refusing the
'are number for lack Of capacity. The
steamers o. the Great Lakes arc with
c1'egliy relieving the congestion OF
ne railroads, and proving. "a hereto
Tore that water transportation IS not
'-.y cheaper but quicker, for crude
Material between two given termint
Canada has a carrying trade which
SHOULD be taken By a finished Erie
Canal Ia this connection the peace
sagocs,es uil undoubtedly admit that
70 Join, ,laHc along the Great Lakes
s'd through .he adjacent channels has
Gone more 20 preserve friendly reia-
;o-shp between the two portions Of
ne Ang,o-Saron race facing one an
'.tsr for 1000 miles than could ever
rave been accomplished by series OF
'fovrirg forts.
Tie various deeper waterways ssso-
cations. originally formed 20 promote
ise,ional interest, are to-day advocat-
~ policy % sequence % work be-
fh'.ag with improvements beneficial
. he whole country. rather than 20
Portions thereof From them We hear
no's - he deopcned river than OF
10 credged tributary, where paving
s'sid accomplish better results than
e'sdg.n2
ltpgsalis ~ yachts are cruising
..fag TIE summer, through Northern
'aierHaYr. waiting for inland channels
~ winter trips between the Chess-
itsss aid thc Gulf Their crews, and
'aoie ~ oil pleasure craft, hardened
D sea experience. viii be available -
naval rcsere"
Lghty-fge thousand cruising motor
''sia along the Atlantic coast are po'
fttal factor for yfe ZOO time Of war.
ia'lr owners are ready 20 render
''f'ce in The smooth waters for when
'.'ne thfir craft are cited.
10 fh.s connection 10 b. also interest
~ q, note the psychological effect
-p,n the rich. who. having made their
f'tfy o. land. arc to-day spending D.
81 he ses; fhgs fhcy are obtairing
ai1fr horzon ~ thought. an appreoia-
~ - fhe value % ocean commerce
80 r@gainin2 the sca fpirit Of Their
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