New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-02
THE NICARAGUAN TREATY.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The President has
issued his proclamation announcing the ratification OF
the treaty Of friendship commerce, and navigation, be-
tween the United States and the Republic OF Nicaragua
There is to be reciprocal freedom Of commerce. but by
this the privilege Of carrying the coastng trade Is
not understood. Among other provisions the Republic
Of Nicaragua grants TO the United States and to their
citizens and property the right OF transit between the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through territory Of thas
Republic, on any route of communication natural
artificial, by land by water, which may here
after exist be constructed, under the authority Of
Nce ragua TO be used and enjoyed in the
and upon equal terms by both Republics and their re-
epectye citizens the Republic OF Nicaragua, however,
reseryng its rights Of sovereignty the same The
United agree TO extend their protection 10 All hucn
routes OF COMMUNICATION as aforesaid and 10 guarantee
the neutrality and innocent OF the same They also
agree to employ their Influence with OtheI haiohs 70
induce them guarantee such neutrality and protecuon
aud Republic OF Nicaragua, its part undertakes 10
establish one free port at each extremity OF one OF VIC
aforesaid routes Of communication between the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans AT these ports unnage or other
duties shall be imposed or levied by the government oI
Nicaragua the vessels OF the United States or on any
effects or merchandise belonging citizens subjects OF
the United States, or upon the vessels OF eecls o ay
said routes OF Communication, and not for consumption
within the Republic OF Nicaragua Inc Ohlted STATES
shall also be at liberty giving notice to the Govern
ment or authorities Of Nicaragua, to carry troops and
munitions OF war in their vessels, or otherwlse 70
either of said free ports and shall be entitled 70 their
conveyance between them without obstruction by said
Government authorities, and without any charge OF
tolls whatever for their transportation on ether oI
said routes provided said troops and munitions OF war
not intended TO be employed against Central Amerl
nations friendly 70 Nicaragua and higher or other
charges tolls shall be imposed the conveyance or
transit Of and property OF citizens subjects OF
the United States OF other country across the SAID
routes Of communication than are or may be imposed on
the persons and property Of citizens OF Nicaragua And
the Republic Of Nicaragua comedies the right Of the Post
General OF the United states 10 enter into con-
tract with any individuals companies to transport the
mails OF the United States along the said routes OF COM
muncatOn along any other routes across the lsthmus
In Its discretion, in closed bags, the contents or whcn
not be intended for distribution within the sald
republic free from the imposition OF all taxes or duties
by the Government OF Nicaragua but this nDery 10 not
be construed TO permit such individuals OF com
panes by virtue OF this right to transport the malls 10
carry passengers freight and further agreed
and understood that in grants or contracts winch
hereafter be made entered into by the Govern
ment of Nicaragua having reference TO the nterOceah
routes above referred to- either Of them the rights ana
privileges granted by this treaty TO the GoVernmeh sh
citizens OF United States shall be fully protected ana
and il any such grants contracte now exist
OF a valid character IL is further understood that the
guarantee protection OF the United States, stipulated
in this treaty Shall be held imperative and void until
the holders OF such grants and contracts shall recognize
the concessions made in this treaty to the Government
and citizens OF the United States with respect 10 suel
inter-Oceanic routes either OF them ana shal
agree TO observe and be governed by these conees
sOns fully II they had been embraced In their org
ina grants contracts after which recognition and
agreement said guarantee and protection shall be IN ful
force, provided that nothing herein contained shall be
construed either 10 affirm deny the validity of the sald
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