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ETHICS OF THE PANAMA QUESTION Elihu Root On the 3d of November , 1903 the people of Panama revolted against the Government of Columbia , and proclaimed their independence . On the 13th of November the United States recognized the inde- ...
ETHICS OF THE PANAMA QUESTION Elihu Root On the 3d of November , 1903 the people of Panama revolted against the Government of Columbia , and proclaimed their independence . On the 13th of November the United States recognized the inde- ...
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the canal treaty as signed ; or , if the Government of the United States prefers , will call extra session of Congress with new and friendly members next May to approve the treaty . On the 7th of November Mr. Beaupré telegraphed to Mr.
the canal treaty as signed ; or , if the Government of the United States prefers , will call extra session of Congress with new and friendly members next May to approve the treaty . On the 7th of November Mr. Beaupré telegraphed to Mr.
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But I put it to the conscience of the American people who are passing judgment upon the action of their Government , whether the decision of our President and Secretary of State and the Senate was not a right- eous decision .
But I put it to the conscience of the American people who are passing judgment upon the action of their Government , whether the decision of our President and Secretary of State and the Senate was not a right- eous decision .
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RUDOLPH J TAUSSIG | 1 |
FESSENDEN N OTIS | 25 |
PAUL J SCHEIPS | 53 |
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