The Panama Canal: An Elucidation of Its Governmental Features as Prescribed by Treaties; a Discussion of Toll Exemption and the Repeal Bill of 1914; and Other Pertinent Chapters |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 41
Page 48
... foreign countries or with the Philip- pine Islands and the islands of Guam and Tutilia being wholly owned by citizens of the United States or cor- porations organized and chartered under the laws of the United States or of any state ...
... foreign countries or with the Philip- pine Islands and the islands of Guam and Tutilia being wholly owned by citizens of the United States or cor- porations organized and chartered under the laws of the United States or of any state ...
Page 49
... Foreign built vessels regis- tered pursuant to this act shall not engage in the coastwise trade : Provided , that a foreign - built yacht , pleasure boat or vessel not used or intended to be used for trade admitted to American registry ...
... Foreign built vessels regis- tered pursuant to this act shall not engage in the coastwise trade : Provided , that a foreign - built yacht , pleasure boat or vessel not used or intended to be used for trade admitted to American registry ...
Page 52
... competition determined as herein provided . In all such cases the order of said commission shall be final . " No vessel permitted to engage in the coastwise or foreign trade of the United States shall be permitted to 52 PANAMA CANAL.
... competition determined as herein provided . In all such cases the order of said commission shall be final . " No vessel permitted to engage in the coastwise or foreign trade of the United States shall be permitted to 52 PANAMA CANAL.
Page 53
... foreign trade of the United States shall be permitted to enter or pass through said canal if such ship is owned chartered , operated or controlled by any person or com- pany which is doing business in violation of the provis- ions of ...
... foreign trade of the United States shall be permitted to enter or pass through said canal if such ship is owned chartered , operated or controlled by any person or com- pany which is doing business in violation of the provis- ions of ...
Page 56
... foreign policy of the administration . I shall not know how to deal with other matters of even greater delicacy and nearer consequence if you do not grant it to me in ungrudging measure . " In pursuance of the President's request the ...
... foreign policy of the administration . I shall not know how to deal with other matters of even greater delicacy and nearer consequence if you do not grant it to me in ungrudging measure . " In pursuance of the President's request the ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
American arguments ARTICLE August 24 authority belligerent bill Britain build the canal Bunau-Varilla canal zone Chagres river CHAPTER charges citizens civilization claimed Clayton-Bulwer treaty coastwise trade Colombia commerce compact concession Congress constitutional construction contract convention court Culebra declared discrimination doctrine eminent domain engaged England ereignty favor feet foreign French Company Gatun Gatun dam Hay-Pauncefote treaty honor isthmian isthmus Isthmus of Panama land Lesseps limited lock canal locks ment miles Monroe Doctrine nation navigation negotiations neutral Nicaragua obligations ocean operation owner Pacific Pacific Ocean Panama and Colon Panama Canal Company Panama grants parties passed peace political ports present treaty President protection purpose question rates ratified repeal Republic of Panama river route rules says sea-level Secretary secured Senate sovereign sovereignty Suez Canal ternational territory thereof tion toll exemption traffic United vessels words
Popular passages
Page 212 - The canal shall be free and open to the vessels of commerce and of war of all nations observing these Rules on terms of entire equality, so that there shall be no discrimination against any such nation, or its citizens or subjects, in respect of the conditions or charges of traffic, or otherwise. Such conditions and charges of traffic shall be just and equitable.
Page 213 - The Republic of Panama further grants to the United States in perpetuity the use, occupation and control...
Page 142 - It is agreed that the canal may be constructed under the auspices of the Government of the United States, either directly at its own cost, or by gift or loan of money to individuals or Corporations, or through subscription to or purchase of stock or shares, and that, subject to the provisions of the present Treaty, the said Government shall have and enjoy all the rights incident to such construction, as • ED.
Page 166 - The Suez Maritime Canal shall always be free and open, in time of war as in time of peace, to every Vessel of commerce or of war, without distinction of flag.
Page 212 - Prizes shall be in all respects subject to the same rules as vessels of war -of the belligerents. 4. No belligerent shall embark or disembark troops, munitions of war or warlike materials in the canal except in case of accidental hindrance of the transit, and in such case the transit shall be resumed with all possible dispatch.
Page 217 - As the price or compensation for the rights, powers and privileges granted in this convention by the Republic of Panama to the United States, the Government of the United States agrees to pay to the Republic of Panama...
Page 48 - The commission may on its own motion or the 'application of any shipper institute proceedings to inquire into the operation of any vessel in use by any railroad or other carrier which has not applied to the commission and had the question of competition or the possibility of competition determined as herein provided. In all such cases the order of said commission shall be final.
Page 169 - The High Contracting Parties, by application of the principle of equality as regards the free use of the Canal, a principle which forms one of the bases of the present Treaty, agree that none of them shall endeavour to obtain with respect to the Canal territorial or commercial advantages or privileges in any international arrangements which may be concluded.
Page 213 - Colombia, and the sovereignty of such territory being actually vested in the Republic of Panama, the high contracting parties have resolved for that purpose to conclude a convention and have accordingly appointed as their plenipotentiaries, — The President of the United States of America, John Hay, Secretary of State, and The Government of the Republic of Panama, Philippe...
Page 212 - The present Treaty shall be ratified by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof , and by His Britannic Majesty; and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington or at London at the earliest possible time within six months from the date hereof.