Panama and the Canal To-day: An Historical Account of the Canal Project from the Earliest Times, with Special Reference to the Enterprises of the French Company and the United States, with a Detailed Description of the Waterway as it Will be Ultimately Constructed: Together with a Brief History of the Country and the First Comprehensive Account of Its Physical Features and Natural Resources |
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... government that a waterway in that region was quite feasible , and that the undertaking would not be attended by extraordinary difficulties . This secret report no doubt influenced Great Britain , when war was declared against her by ...
... government that a waterway in that region was quite feasible , and that the undertaking would not be attended by extraordinary difficulties . This secret report no doubt influenced Great Britain , when war was declared against her by ...
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... the grossest falsehoods regarding the conditions . As late as 1788 , Manuel Milla , a Spanish engi- neer , surveyed the Darien route and reported to his government that a canal could be con- structed over The Dream of the Strait 19.
... the grossest falsehoods regarding the conditions . As late as 1788 , Manuel Milla , a Spanish engi- neer , surveyed the Darien route and reported to his government that a canal could be con- structed over The Dream of the Strait 19.
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... government that a canal could be con- structed over it with ease and that no consider- able elevations would be encountered in the way . Humboldt , who spent several years at the beginning of the nineteenth century in the ter- ritory ...
... government that a canal could be con- structed over it with ease and that no consider- able elevations would be encountered in the way . Humboldt , who spent several years at the beginning of the nineteenth century in the ter- ritory ...
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... government of that country to re- newed activity in the matter . In 1814 , the Cortes passed a law providing for a waterway capable of accommodating the largest vessels , and authorizing the formation of a company for the purpose of ...
... government of that country to re- newed activity in the matter . In 1814 , the Cortes passed a law providing for a waterway capable of accommodating the largest vessels , and authorizing the formation of a company for the purpose of ...
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... government of that country sought to enlist the United States in the enterprise , at least to the extent of formally endorsing it . The political representative of the Republic suggested to Henry Clay , then Secretary of State , a ...
... government of that country sought to enlist the United States in the enterprise , at least to the extent of formally endorsing it . The political representative of the Republic suggested to Henry Clay , then Secretary of State , a ...
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Page 381 - 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 381 - II of this treaty now included in the concessions to both said enterprises and not required in the construction or operation of the Canal shall revert to the Republic of Panama except any property now owned by or in the possession of said companies within Panama or Colon or the ports or terminals thereof.
Page 381 - The United States agrees that the ports at either entrance of the Canal and the waters thereof, and the Republic of Panama agrees that the towns of Panama and Colon shall be free for all time...
Page 381 - ... treaty or by reason of the operations of the United States, its agents or employees, or by reason of the construction, maintenance, operation, sanitation and protection of the said Canal or of the works of sanitation and protection...
Page 381 - Panama railroad or on any auxiliary works relating thereto and authorized by the terms of this treaty shall be prevented, delayed or impeded by or pending such proceedings to ascertain such damages. The appraisal of said private lands and private property and the assessment of damages to them shall be based upon their value before the date of this convention.
Page 387 - No change either in the Government or in the laws and treaties of the Republic of Panama shall, without the consent of the United States, affect any right of the United States under the present convention, or under any treaty stipulation between the two countries that now exists or may hereafter exist touching the subject matter of this convention.
Page 387 - The aforesaid rights and property shall be and are free and released from any present or reversionary interest in or claims of Panama and the title of the United States thereto upon consummation of the contemplated purchase by the United States from the New Panama Canal Company...
Page 381 - Colon and the territories and harbors adjacent thereto in case the Republic of Panama should not be, in the judgment of the United States, able to maintain such order.
Page 381 - The United States may import at any time into the said zone and auxiliary lands, free of custom duties, imposts, taxes, or other charges, and without any restrictions, any and all vessels, dredges, engines, cars, machinery, tools, explosives, materials, supplies, and other articles necessary and convenient in the construction, maintenance, operation, sanitation and protection of the Canal and auxiliary works, and all provisions, medicines, clothing, supplies and other things necessary and convenient...
Page 387 - 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.