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... America ( Baltimore , 1900 ) ; " The Neutralisation Features of the Hay - Pauncefote Treaty , " in the Annual Report ... Central America ( New York , 1903 ) . J. B. Scott , " The United States and Latin LIST OF BOOKS Xxxvii.
... America ( Baltimore , 1900 ) ; " The Neutralisation Features of the Hay - Pauncefote Treaty , " in the Annual Report ... Central America ( New York , 1903 ) . J. B. Scott , " The United States and Latin LIST OF BOOKS Xxxvii.
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... Central America . Nothing need be said with regard to the explorations carried out in the course of four centuries which led to the discovery INTRODUCTION.
... Central America . Nothing need be said with regard to the explorations carried out in the course of four centuries which led to the discovery INTRODUCTION.
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... Central America . By inquiring into the policy which the United States have followed in this matter , much light will be thrown on the subject of the position of the Panama Canal before International Law . In connection with the ...
... Central America . By inquiring into the policy which the United States have followed in this matter , much light will be thrown on the subject of the position of the Panama Canal before International Law . In connection with the ...
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... Central America had been assured , interest was taken by this republic in the construction of an interoceanic canal . As early as 1823 Señor Don Manuel Antonio de la Cerda urged the matter upon the Federal Congress ; but possibly owing ...
... Central America had been assured , interest was taken by this republic in the construction of an interoceanic canal . As early as 1823 Señor Don Manuel Antonio de la Cerda urged the matter upon the Federal Congress ; but possibly owing ...
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... Central American Minister that great interest was taken by the United States in the enter- prise , and that he would give instructions to the newly appointed Chargé d'affaires to Central America , Mr. Williams , so that the latter would ...
... Central American Minister that great interest was taken by the United States in the enter- prise , and that he would give instructions to the newly appointed Chargé d'affaires to Central America , Mr. Williams , so that the latter would ...
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Page 176 - The canal shall be free and open to the vessels of commerce and of war of all nations observing these Rules, on terms of entire equality, so that there shall be no discrimination against any such nation, or its citizens or subjects, in respect of the conditions or charges of traffic, or otherwise. Such conditions and charges of traffic shall be just and equitable.
Page 16 - The government of New Granada guarantees to the government of the United States that the right of way or transit across the .Isthmus of Panama, upon any modes of communication that now exist or that may be hereafter constructed, shall be open and free to the government and citizens of the United States...
Page 166 - Britain that the parties constructing or owning the same shall impose no other charges or conditions of traffic thereupon than the aforesaid governments shall approve of, as just and equitable; and that the same canals or railways, being open to the citizens and subjects of the United States and Great Britain on equal terms, shall also be open on like terms to the citizens and subjects of every other state which is willing to grant thereto such protection as the United States and Great Britain engage...
Page 176 - It is agreed that the canal may be constructed under the auspices of the Government of the United States, either directly at its own cost, or by gift or loan of money to individuals or Corporations, or through subscription to or purchase of stock or shares, and that, subject to the provisions of the present Treaty, the said Government shall have and enjoy all the rights incident to such construction, as well as the exclusive right of providing for the regulation and management of the canal.
Page 179 - The Republic of Panama further grants in like manner to the United States in perpetuity all islands within the limits of the zone above described and in addition thereto the group of small islands in the Bay of Panama, named Perico, Naos, Culebra and Flamenco.
Page 189 - VII. That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points to be agreed upon with the President of the United States. VIII. That by way of further assurance the government of Cuba will embody the foregoing provisions in a permanent treaty with the United States.
Page 179 - The Republic of Panama grants to the United States in perpetuity the use, occupation and control of a zone of land and land under water for the construction, maintenance, operation, sanitation and protection...
Page 147 - If it should become necessary at any time to employ armed forces for the safety or protection of the Canal, or of the ships that make use of the same, or the railways and auxiliary works, the United States shall have the right, at all times and in its discretion, to use its police and its land and naval forces or to establish fortifications for these purposes.
Page 183 - Panama upon merchandise destined to be introduced for the consumption of the rest of the Republic of Panama, and upon vessels touching at the ports of Colon and Panama and which do not cross the Canal.
Page 176 - ... 3. Vessels of war of a belligerent shall not re victual nor take any stores in the canal except so far as may be strictly necessary; and the transit of such vessels through the canal shall be effected with the least possible delay...