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 |
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... Panama coast before Columbus ; yet this is in grave doubt ; but it is recorded that in 1503 Columbus actually visited the famous Chagres river which has fur- nished a large portion of the bed of the Panama SPANISH DISCOVERIES 9.
... Panama coast before Columbus ; yet this is in grave doubt ; but it is recorded that in 1503 Columbus actually visited the famous Chagres river which has fur- nished a large portion of the bed of the Panama SPANISH DISCOVERIES 9.
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... river in 1503 was almost as important as the opening of the famous canal in 1914 . Both were momentous , each according to its day and time . While lauding our American enterprise and prowess for the wonderful accomplishment let us not ...
... river in 1503 was almost as important as the opening of the famous canal in 1914 . Both were momentous , each according to its day and time . While lauding our American enterprise and prowess for the wonderful accomplishment let us not ...
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... canal entirely feasible , but seems also to have been living in dreamland when he suggested a canal by way of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers , connecting with the Columbia ; and when he would build through 12 Modern Realities.
... canal entirely feasible , but seems also to have been living in dreamland when he suggested a canal by way of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers , connecting with the Columbia ; and when he would build through 12 Modern Realities.
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... river . Article I declared that neither nation " would ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said ship canal ; " and that neither would build " any fortification commanding the same ; " and would not exercise ...
... river . Article I declared that neither nation " would ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said ship canal ; " and that neither would build " any fortification commanding the same ; " and would not exercise ...
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... river to Panama City . This route was recommended by the surveying party for a lock canal but not for a sea - level canal , on account of the floods in the Chagres river . The Canal Commission went on gathering data un- til 1876 when it ...
... river to Panama City . This route was recommended by the surveying party for a lock canal but not for a sea - level canal , on account of the floods in the Chagres river . The Canal Commission went on gathering data un- til 1876 when it ...
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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.