Mr. Kittredge.—If the Senator from New Jersey will permit me, I will be glad to answer the question of the Senator from Ohio. The Board of Consulting Engineers sailed from New York on the 28th of September for the Isthmus and returned about the middle or 20th of October.
Mr. Foraker.—Sailed from the Isthmus?
Mr. Kittredge.—Sailed from New York for the Isthmus.
Mr. Foraker.—Then the motion was made by Mr. Hunter before the Board of Engineers left the United States.
Mr. Kittredge.—Certainly; to appoint a committee of investigation.
Mr. Dryden.—I should like to say at this point that while I have gladly yielded to Senators, I think it is quite probable that before I get through I shall cover any questions that may be asked. I would prefer to complete my remarks, and then I shall be very glad to answer any questions that Senators may choose to ask.
Mr. Foraker.—I beg pardon.
Mr. Dryden.—I was glad to yield to the Senator.
Mr. Foraker.—The speech is a very interesting one.