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... less , at different epochs , so in- timately persuaded of the great advantages that would result from facilitating the transit of commerce across the American Isthmus , that many speculations have been set on foot for effecting this ...
... less , at different epochs , so in- timately persuaded of the great advantages that would result from facilitating the transit of commerce across the American Isthmus , that many speculations have been set on foot for effecting this ...
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... less elevation than what is known in the Rocky mountains to the north or the vast summits in Columbia and Peru . This great range is , however , interrupted in its course by the tranversal vallies in which are found the great Lake of ...
... less elevation than what is known in the Rocky mountains to the north or the vast summits in Columbia and Peru . This great range is , however , interrupted in its course by the tranversal vallies in which are found the great Lake of ...
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... less ; so that all things considered , a common carriage road in such a country is to be preferred to a railway , or any tram way . It is more than probable , therefore , that the speculation of the Mail Companies will also be soon put ...
... less ; so that all things considered , a common carriage road in such a country is to be preferred to a railway , or any tram way . It is more than probable , therefore , that the speculation of the Mail Companies will also be soon put ...
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... less , prevented the Mexicans from realizing this passage across the Isthmus ; but at length the question was seriously entertained under the Presidency of General Santa Anna : and by a decree of the Mexican Congress , powers and grants ...
... less , prevented the Mexicans from realizing this passage across the Isthmus ; but at length the question was seriously entertained under the Presidency of General Santa Anna : and by a decree of the Mexican Congress , powers and grants ...
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... less than 11,600 miles . The determination of the Government of the United States , to be foremost in securing the transits over the great Isthmus at Panama and Nicaragua has been already noticed , and therefore it is no matter of ...
... less than 11,600 miles . The determination of the Government of the United States , to be foremost in securing the transits over the great Isthmus at Panama and Nicaragua has been already noticed , and therefore it is no matter of ...
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Page 63 - 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 61 - ... 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 64 - ... 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 64 - 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 63 - ... 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 64 - 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 63 - 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 64 - 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 65 - 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 63 - 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.