Tolls Repealed.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 86, 2 April 1914, Page 5

Tolls Repealed.

THE PANAMA CANAL.

A PRESIDENTIAL TRIUMPH. [By Elbotbio Telegraph—Copyright] [Unitep Pbp.sb Association.! Washington, March. 31. Senator Sims’ Bill repealing the tolls was passed by 248 to 162. WASTED ORATORY. Speaker Clark, in the deoate, said lie disclaimed any criticism of the President, and denounced the New York World, which had accused him of attacking President Wilson because he had lost the Presidency. Mr Clark declared that he intended to fight strongly to maintain the Democratic platform at all costs. The United States, in order to build the canal, had actually created a republic, and Great Britain, whom they had defeated on mahy"occasions, was now demanding them to give up this right. Rather than do so, the United States would face the world in arms. The President’s request for the repeal resembled the peace of God, in that it passed all understanding. The repeal meant the abandonment of the Monroe doctrine. This he would never allow.

The vote was taken amid intense excitement, and there was loud cheering when the result of the voting showed the triumph of the Wilsonian policy. CLARK'S DECLAMATORY EFFORT “UNSPEAKABLE HUMILIATION." (Received 8.30 a.m.) Washington, April 1. Mr Clark declared that the Monroe Doctrine was growing as the American people grew, and now meant that the United States was practically _ sovereign upon the American Continent. Mr Clark exclaimed amidst applause :—“Touch the Monroe Doctrine, and the bristles on every true American rise instanter. Those who asserted that the Monroe Doctrine was dead reckoned without their host.” Mr Clark concluded by praying to God to prevent this stupendous folly, this unspeakable humiliation of the American Republic. The Bill now goes before the Senate.

Twenty-five Republicans swelled the Democratic majority.

The President refused to comment on the House’s vote.