Additional Interoceanic Canal Facilities: Hearing[s] Before the Committee on Interoceanic Canals, United States Senate, Seventy-sixth Congress, First Session, on S. 127, a Bill Authorizing Negotiations and Providing for the Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of an Interoceanic Canal Over Nicaraguan Territory, and for Other Purposes; and S. 2229, a Bill Authorizing and Providing for the Construction of Additional Facilities on the Canal Zone for the Purposes of More Adequately Providing for the Defense of the Panama Canal and for Increasing Its Capacity for the Future Needs of Interoceanic Shipping, Volúmenes1-2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1939 |
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... miles of either end . Vessels of war of a belligerent shall not remain in such waters longer than twenty - four hours at any one time , except in case of distress , and in such case , shall depart as soon as possible ; but a vessel of ...
... miles of either end . Vessels of war of a belligerent shall not remain in such waters longer than twenty - four hours at any one time , except in case of distress , and in such case , shall depart as soon as possible ; but a vessel of ...
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... miles long with a set of two - way triple - flight locks near each coast . The lock chambers would be similar in size to that proposed for the additional Panama Canal locks , 125 159231-39--2 feet wide and 1,200 feet long in the clear ...
... miles long with a set of two - way triple - flight locks near each coast . The lock chambers would be similar in size to that proposed for the additional Panama Canal locks , 125 159231-39--2 feet wide and 1,200 feet long in the clear ...
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... miles long , of which 70 miles would be in Lake Nicaragua . The regulated water elevation of the summit level would vary from 105.5 feet to 110 feet above the sea level . Two feet above 110 feet would be reserved for flood storage ...
... miles long , of which 70 miles would be in Lake Nicaragua . The regulated water elevation of the summit level would vary from 105.5 feet to 110 feet above the sea level . Two feet above 110 feet would be reserved for flood storage ...
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... mile removed from , the present locks . Topographically and geologically this area is typical of the region along the Pacific side of the Canal Zone , being characterized by numerous steep - sided conical - shaped hills of igneous ...
... mile removed from , the present locks . Topographically and geologically this area is typical of the region along the Pacific side of the Canal Zone , being characterized by numerous steep - sided conical - shaped hills of igneous ...
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... mile south of Gold Hill and about 2 miles north of the present Pedro Miguel locks . The southern approach channel will connect with Miraflores Lake about one - third of a mile below the present Pedro Miguel locks . 26. The new ...
... mile south of Gold Hill and about 2 miles north of the present Pedro Miguel locks . The southern approach channel will connect with Miraflores Lake about one - third of a mile below the present Pedro Miguel locks . 26. The new ...
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additional facilities additional locks agreed aliens all-American canal American citizens approach channel BENNETT CHAMP CLARK bypass project Canal and Panama Canal is authorized Canal organization CHAIRMAN Chief of Engineers Clayton-Bulwer Treaty commercial COMMITTEE ON INTEROCEANIC common labor Congress cost deemed necessary defense employees estimate feet future needs Gatun Government of Nicaragua Governor H. A. A. SMITH Hay-Pauncefote Treaty hereby authorized high contracting parties Interoceanic Canal Board interoceanic shipping Isthmus legislation maintenance ment Metal Trades Council miles Miraflores native needs of interoceanic Nicaragua Canal operation Pacific Ocean Panama Canal Zone Panama Railroad Pedro Miguel present locks President proposed amendment proposed lock ratification Republic of Nicaragua routes sea-level canal second canal Secretary Secretary of War Senator HAYDEN Senator MCKELLAR Senator PEPPER Senator STEWART set of locks statement territories third set third-lock project tion tonnage traffic treaty tropical workers UNITED STATES SENATE vessels Washington
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Página 2 - ... and to prepare and issue therefor coupon or registered bonds of the United States in such form as he may prescribe, and in denominations of twenty dollars or some multiple of that sum, redeemable in gold coin at the pleasure of the United States...
Página 12 - 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...
Página 8 - It shall be free for each of the two contracting parties to appoint consuls for the protection of trade , to reside in the dominions and territories of the other party ; but before any consul shall act as such, he shall, in the usual form, be approved...
Página 33 - ... or (2) repair parts, accessories, supplemental equipment, or services are required for supplies or services previously furnished or contracted for; or (3) the aggregate amount involved in any purchase of supplies or procurement of services does not exceed $500; in which cases such purchases of supplies or procurement of services may be made in the open market in the manner common among businessmen...
Página 8 - The foregoing provisions shall be applicable to real estate situated within the States of the American Union, or within the cantons of the Swiss Confederation, in which foreigners shall be entitled to hold or inherit real estate. But in case real estate situated within the territories of one of the Contracting Parties should fall to a citizen of the other party, who, on account of his being an alien, could not be permitted to hold such property in the State...
Página 28 - ... for the safety and protection of said canal and harbors. That the President is authorized for the purposes aforesaid to employ such persons as he may deem necessary, and to fix their compensation.
Página 12 - 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.
Página 7 - ... of their commerce; and generally the merchants and traders of each nation, respectively, shall enjoy the most complete protection and security for their commerce, subject always to the laws and statutes of the two countries respectively.
Página 2 - In addition to the members of said Isthmian Canal Commission, the President is hereby authorized through said commission to employ in said service any of the engineers of the United States army at his discretion, and likewise to employ any engineers in civil life, at his discretion, and any other persons necessary for the proper and expeditious prosecution of said work.
Página 52 - In comparing bids and in making awards the Governor or his duly authorized representative in the United States may consider such factors as relative quality and adaptability of supplies or services, the bidder's financial responsibility, skill, experience, record of integrity in dealing, and ability to furnish repairs and maintenance services, the time of delivery or performance offered, and whether the bidder has complied with the specifications.