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Page 134
... directors felt that all might turn out well in the end : they thought that Grevy would be followed by General Boulanger , who would prove to be an even better friend of the canal . Puzzled by the parliamentary intrigues , Philippe ...
... directors felt that all might turn out well in the end : they thought that Grevy would be followed by General Boulanger , who would prove to be an even better friend of the canal . Puzzled by the parliamentary intrigues , Philippe ...
Page 146
... directors of the dead company . As soon as Beaurepaire received the report of the judicial inquiry , his delusions ... directors to trial , a few at a time . First he proposed to prosecute the two de Lessepses , directors Henri Cottu and ...
... directors of the dead company . As soon as Beaurepaire received the report of the judicial inquiry , his delusions ... directors to trial , a few at a time . First he proposed to prosecute the two de Lessepses , directors Henri Cottu and ...
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... directors argued about what to do , Congressman Hepburn introduced a measure in the House asking for $ 180 million to build the Nicaraguan waterway . The bill , slated for discussion on the floor January 7 , 1902 , provided for an ...
... directors argued about what to do , Congressman Hepburn introduced a measure in the House asking for $ 180 million to build the Nicaraguan waterway . The bill , slated for discussion on the floor January 7 , 1902 , provided for an ...
Contents
BunauVarillas Last Campaigns | 299 |
Appendix 1 | 335 |
Appendix 3 | 349 |
Copyright | |
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