The majority opinion of those consulted was that the resolution ought to strengthen Senator Hanway.

Certain railways might object; there were influences infinitely larger, however, that would applaud.

Besides, the resolution had a big look and sounded like statesmanship.

It could not do otherwise than dignify Senator Hanway in public estimation.

Senator Hanway gave Richard for the _Daily Tory_ an interview of depth and power in which he urged the international value of such a waterway America and Canada should dig and own it together; it would be a bond to unite them.