The Inter-oceanic Canal and the Monroe Doctrine ...G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1880 - 118 pages |
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Page 44
... reference to whether the territory involved was or was not claimed by the United States . Mr. Monroe spoke not for his own country merely , nor even chiefly ; but for every other American republic . He asserted an abstract principle ...
... reference to whether the territory involved was or was not claimed by the United States . Mr. Monroe spoke not for his own country merely , nor even chiefly ; but for every other American republic . He asserted an abstract principle ...
Page 48
... reference to this subject is very comprehensive . It declares that we must consider any attempt upon the part of European powers to extend their system to any part of this hemisphere , as " dangerous to our peace and safety . " But it ...
... reference to this subject is very comprehensive . It declares that we must consider any attempt upon the part of European powers to extend their system to any part of this hemisphere , as " dangerous to our peace and safety . " But it ...
Page 51
... reference to it , he said : " That wise government , in grave but determined language , and with the reasonable but deliberate tone that becomes true courage , proclaims the principles of her policy , and makes known the cases in which ...
... reference to it , he said : " That wise government , in grave but determined language , and with the reasonable but deliberate tone that becomes true courage , proclaims the principles of her policy , and makes known the cases in which ...
Page 59
... reference only to the peculiar position of the Spanish colonies . The first had , but the second was addressed to all na- tions , and was intended to operate during all time . It was the annunciation of a new line of policy . On what ...
... reference only to the peculiar position of the Spanish colonies . The first had , but the second was addressed to all na- tions , and was intended to operate during all time . It was the annunciation of a new line of policy . On what ...
Page 61
... reference to one branch of the Monroe doctrine : " The countries in which any such new establish- ments might be attempted are now open to the en- terprise and commerce of all Americans , and the justice THE INTER - OCEANIC CANAL . 61.
... reference to one branch of the Monroe doctrine : " The countries in which any such new establish- ments might be attempted are now open to the en- terprise and commerce of all Americans , and the justice THE INTER - OCEANIC CANAL . 61.
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acquisition Adams Alaska American continent annexation assertion Atlantic and Pacific Atrato auspices Britain British canal project Central America century citizens civil Clayton-Bulwer Clayton-Bulwer treaty coast Colombia colonies commerce Congress consider construction convention Costa Rica Cuba declaration diplomacy dominion empire engineer England enlightened enterprise ernment establishment Europe European power explorations Ferdinand de Lesseps foreign policy foreign powers France French globe hemisphere Holy Alliance importance inter inter-oceanic canal interests Isthmus of Darien Isthmus of Panama Jefferson John Quincy Adams Lake Nicaragua language Lesseps Louis Napoleon Louisiana ment Mexico Monroe doctrine nation Nicaragua route OCEANIC CANAL opening Pacific Ocean Panama route patriotism political possession prestige principle proposed question reference regard relations republic San Juan San Juan River says scheme Senate Seward ship canal Spain Spanish statesmen Suez Sumner surveys Tehuantepec terprise territorial expansion tion trade treaty Türr United vast Washington waterway
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Page 40 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 42 - Continents, circumstances are eminently and conspicuously different. It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either Continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can any one believe that our Southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord.
Page 77 - Britain hereby declare that neither the one nor the other will ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said shipcanal; agreeing that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same, or in the vicinity thereof, or occupy, or fortify, or colonize, or assume or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast, or any part of Central America...
Page 38 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise, and in the arrangements by which they may terminate, the occasion has been judged proper for asserting as a principle in which the rights, and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 41 - Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers...
Page 42 - ... is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm and manly policy, meeting, in all instances, the just claims of every power; submitting to injuries from none.
Page 67 - So likewise, a passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils. Sympathy for the favorite nation, facilitating the illusion of an imaginary common interest in cases where no real common interest exists, and infusing into one the enmities of the other, betrays the former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter, without adequate inducement or justification.
Page 67 - Europe has a set of primary interests, which to us have none, or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties, in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.
Page 17 - Granada, for the purpose of effectually protecting, by suitable treaty stipulations with them, such individuals or companies as may undertake to open a communication between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by the construction of a ship canal across the isthmus which connects North and South America, and of securing forever by such stipulations the free and equal right of navigating such canal to all nations on the payment of such reasonable tolls as may be established to compensate the capitalists...
Page 41 - In the war between those new governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgment of the competent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.