The mahogany tree [issued by Chaloner and Fleming]. |
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... give every information to our friends , as to the mode of best cutting their wood in the pri- meval forests of the New World , and judiciously pre- paring their cargoes for a market , so as to secure themselves from the hazards to which ...
... give every information to our friends , as to the mode of best cutting their wood in the pri- meval forests of the New World , and judiciously pre- paring their cargoes for a market , so as to secure themselves from the hazards to which ...
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... give rise to a very extended commerce on either hand of them through the ports of Chagres , Limon and Porto Bello on the north ; and by that of Panama on the South , to which the pro- ducts of the West Coasts of America are already ...
... give rise to a very extended commerce on either hand of them through the ports of Chagres , Limon and Porto Bello on the north ; and by that of Panama on the South , to which the pro- ducts of the West Coasts of America are already ...
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... give Chiapas much importance for its hardwoods , which , by their means , can be floated down to the already much frequented Ports of Tabasco and the Laguna de Terminos . ISTHMUS OF TEHUANTEPEC . This is the last of the three principal ...
... give Chiapas much importance for its hardwoods , which , by their means , can be floated down to the already much frequented Ports of Tabasco and the Laguna de Terminos . ISTHMUS OF TEHUANTEPEC . This is the last of the three principal ...
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... gives his own testimony to the existence on the high grounds , of Pines , Cedars , and Oaks ; and lower down the streams the Mahogany , Guayacan , Rosewood , Ebony , and Gateado are particu- larly abundant with Dyewoods and Gum trees ...
... gives his own testimony to the existence on the high grounds , of Pines , Cedars , and Oaks ; and lower down the streams the Mahogany , Guayacan , Rosewood , Ebony , and Gateado are particu- larly abundant with Dyewoods and Gum trees ...
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... give him all the unoccu- pied lands for thirty miles on either hand of the line of com- munication from sea to sea , with full liberty of colonisa- tion for 50 leagues more on each side ; and no doubt these privileges will soon be ...
... give him all the unoccu- pied lands for thirty miles on either hand of the line of com- munication from sea to sea , with full liberty of colonisa- tion for 50 leagues more on each side ; and no doubt these privileges will soon be ...
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Page 65 - And the contracting parties likewise agree that each shall enter into treaty stipulations with such of the Central American States as they may deem advisable for the purpose of more effectually carrying out the great design of this convention, namely, that of constructing and maintaining the said canal as a ship communication between the two oceans, for the benefit of mankind, on equal terms to all, and of protecting the same...
Page 62 - ... occupy, or fortify, or colonize, or assume or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito Coast, or any part of Central America; nor will either make use of any protection which either affords or may afford, or any alliance which either has or may have, to or with any State or...
Page 66 - ... any other practicable communications, whether by canal or railway, across the isthmus which connects North and South America, and especially to the interoceanic communications, should the same prove to be practicable, whether by canal or railway, which are now proposed to be established by the way of Tehuantepec or Panama.
Page 66 - The governments of the United States and Great Britain having not only desired, in entering into this convention, to accomplish a particular object, but also to establish a general principle, they hereby agree to extend their protection, by treaty stipulations, to any other practicable communications, whether by canal or railway, across the isthmus which connects North and South America, and especially to the inter-oceanic communications, should the same prove to be practicable...
Page 65 - ... treaty stipulations; and should any differences arise as to right or property over the territory through which the said canal shall pass, between the States or Governments of Central America, and such differences should in any way impede or obstruct the execution of the said canal...
Page 66 - In granting, however, their joint protection to any such canals or railways as are by this article specified, it is always understood by the United States and Great Britain that the parties constructing or owning the same shall impose no other charges or conditions of traffic thereupon than the aforesaid...
Page 65 - Britain determine to give their support and encouragement to such persons or company as may first offer to commence the same, with the necessary capital, the consent of the local authorities, and on such principles as accord with the spirit and intention of this convention ; and...
Page 66 - Britain, and be allowed a year from the date of the exchange of the ratifications of this convention for concluding their arrangements, and presenting evidence of sufficient capital subscribed to accomplish the contemplated undertaking; it being understood that if, at the expiration of the aforesaid period, such persons or company be not able to commence and carry...
Page 67 - Washington within six months from the date hereof, or earlier if possible. In faith whereof, we, the respective Plenipotentiaries, have signed this treaty and have hereunto affixed our seals. Done in duplicate at Paris, the tenth day of December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight.
Page 65 - The contracting parties in this convention engage to invite every State with which both or either have friendly intercourse to enter into stipulations with them similar to those which they have entered into with each other, to the end that all other States may share in the honor and advantage of having contributed to a work of such general interest and importance as the canal herein contemplated.