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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
5
The debate over a canal through Central America features strong advocacy from Senator Richardson of Alabama. He argues the Nicaragua route is nearer U S territory, benefits the nation economically, and supports quick action, while others weigh Panama costs and political risks amid ongoing protocol discussions with Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
In Ashington on January 7 the first notes of the contest between the Nicaragua and Panama routes for the isthmian canal were heard in the Senate. Sen Morgan moved a resolution to inquire into railroad and Panama Canal Company relations and potential transport control across the Isthmus. He called the Panama Canal Company “the most wicked monopoly” and noted costs to the Pacific coast. Senate adjourned, and the interoceanic canals committee delayed action until after pending bills in the other chamber.
Arguments urge American ownership and protection of a new canal linking Atlantic and Pacific routes. Proponents claim U S access to both coasts, global trade, and Gulf possessions justify construction and defense, while warning against foreign guarantees or exclusive British involvement. Debate covers Nicaragua and Panama options, with legislative moves and amendments proposed, and Georgia voices choosing votes over speeches.
Maryland Democrats prepare to reassemble with little business until the U S Senate seat is decided. Ex Senator Arthur P Gorman is expected to be the sole nominee. A resolution praises Admiral Schley and asks Congress to extend thanks for his Santiago service.
In Washington on January 7 more than three hundred measures were introduced in the Senate. Key items include Mr. Platt of New York proposing a post office building in New York with $2,600,000 in funding, Mr. Mason seeking higher pension ratings for duty related wounds and injuries, Mr. Penrose allowing sealed packages to be carried through malls at one cent per ounce, and Mr. Fairbanks earmarking $2,004,09 for a building on Jackson Place to be used by the state department and the department of...
Rebels hover off Colombia near Panama as General Alban strengthens defense in Panama City. Government troops from Chepo and La Guaira mobilize toward Las Tablas and Nombre de Dios, with 600 to 800 troops reported in Panama. American consul Gudger seeks US approval to exchange prisoners via the cruiser Philadelphia.
A fragmentary advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promising relief and comfort for indigestion. It includes patient-like testimonials from Blum s and Chase F Ruzzell postmaster at South Sudbury and Mrs James Barton of Toronto praising improved digestion after use. The ad notes tablets cost five dollars a box and claims physicians endorse the product.
In Washington, Minnesota Attorney General Wallace Douglass files a bill in the U S Supreme Court to stop the merger of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific under the Northern Securities Company. The state argues consolidation would create a monopoly, threaten railroad competition, raise rates, and damage taxable property value and public services. The state seeks injunctions prohibiting stockholder votes and the directors of both railroads from acting to further the consolidation.
Washington January 7 Colonel Livingston proposes locating a subtreasury in Atlanta within the present post office building. The plan includes a $5090 fitting budget, an assistant treasurer salary of $4000, a cashier $2000, a chief clerk $2000, an assistant clerk $1900, and a $720 salary for a messenger and watchman. Livingston asks bankers Lowry and others to prepare statistics to support Atlanta’s claim.
Senator Clay secures government expenditure details from the Post Office Department covering ocean mail services for the year ending June 30, 1901. The statement lists payments to lines including International Navigation Co, North German Lloyd, Hamburg-America, Cunard, White Star, Generale Trans-Atlantique, and services to Venezuela, Southampton, Mexico, Jamaica, Havana, New South Wales, and other routes.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee sent reciprocity treaties to a sub committee chaired by Cullom Foraker Spooner and Bacon to determine legal status. They discussed if the Dingley time limit had expired and whether extensions complied with law amid fears of joint stock control. The filing also notes actions against railroad monopoly via the Northern Securities case and questions whether a New Jersey firm could violate state law.
Chicago January 7 The Interstate Commerce Commission signals possible prosecutions of large west coast packing houses for violating the interstate commerce law by accepting preferential rates. The commission seeks broader powers over railroads and has summoned leading financiers Morgan Hill Harriman to discuss the community of interests plan. Traffic managers acknowledged the end of tariff protection for packing products, except briefly at year start.
Witness Johnson testified under oath that he saw the French bark Max silhouette with green and red lights minutes before the collision and warned the bridge officer, but the warning was ignored. Max officers deny any warning and claim a sharp lookout. Coroner to hear Captain Hall and Captain Bendet, then set an investigation date.
In Casper January a posse led by Levi Bell captured Clarence Woodward and Frank Foote, suspects in Sheriff Bicker’s killing. The two men, left at the Woodward ranch, were found starving and frozen after days on the run. Sheriff W. E. Tubbs has sworn in many deputies to guard the jail as a crowd seeks the prisoners but is kept back.
In Princeton on January 7 former President Steveland is reported to be considerably improved health though still weak. Mrs. Cleveland said he remains unable to go outdoors until the weather warms notably.
Canton Ohio January 7 Governors invited by Ohio auxiliary of the McKinley National Commemorative Association to set aside January 29 Mick Einley’s birthday as McKinley day. The association believes inaugurating January 29 as a day of observance could become a national tribute akin to Washington’s and Lincoln’s.
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