The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-14

sells Of commerce and Of war uf all na-
lions. on terms Of entire EQUALITY So that
there shall be no Discrimination against aUy
nation ar its citizens o. subjects in rcspert
az the conditions or charges of traffic or
otherwise.
-. The canal shall never II. blnckadrI
nor shall any right of war hc exercised nor
any aci of hostility he committed within It.
:. Vessels Of war Of Il belIicercnt shall
rot revictuai nor take any stores in the
canal. except sn far as may he strictly
necessary. and the transit of such vo>a -
through the canal shall be- effected with tine
least possible delay, in accordance with the
regulations in force. and with only such in
iermission as may result from the rccessi-
Ties of the service. Prizes shall he in all
respect subject tn the same rules as vessels
of war of the hellic-rents.
!. No helligeTent shall embark or disar'-
bark troops. munitions Of war o- warika
materials in III" canal. except III case Of
accidental hindrance of the transit aui in
such case the transit shall be resumed with
all possible dispatch.
D. The provisions of this article shall an
ply 10 waters adjacent to the canal within
three marine miles of either end Vessels
of war of beligerent sh: II not remain n
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 war of a belIigcr-
ent shall not depart within twenty four
hours from the departure Of a vessel of war
of the other belligerent
IL fs agreed. however. that none OF
the Immediately Goresoinr roudi-
lions and stipuIations in sections
numbered I. =. 3, : and . of this arti-
Gle shall apply to measures which
the United states may find II nccrs-
s1rE to take for securing. by Its own
forces. the defense of the United
states and the maintenance Of public
order.
g. The plant. establishments, buildings
ana all works Il. cessary 10 the construction
maintenance and operation of the canal
shall be deemed to he part thereof. for the
purpose of this convention. and in time of
war, az in time of peace. shall enjoy a com
plete immunity from attack or injury by
belligercnts and from acts calcuIa led 10 i'm
pair their usefulness as mart Of the canal.
.. No fortitications shall be erected COM
harding the canal or the waters adjacent
The United States. however. shall be AT lh
eriy TO maintain such military police along
the canal 40 may be necessary to protect II
against lawlessness and disorder.
Article III.
The high contracting parties will immedi-
ately upon the exchange of the ratification
of this convention. bring IL to the notice of
the other Powers and invite Them 10 adhere
TO il.
Article ".
The present convention shall be ratified
by the President of the United States by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate
thereof. and by her Britannia Majesty; and
the ratifications shall be exchanged at
Washington or at London within six months
from the date thereof, earlier if possible
Senator Money introduced a resolution
providing authority for tn. abrugatiun of
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty 10y diplomatic
negotiation.
NICARAGUA WILL AID Is.
New York. Dec l. The H.raiTs CORE
spondcnt In Managu3, Nicaragua. tcle-
graphs that President Zelaya repeats his
former statements that he will not place
any obstacle in the way of the construction
OF the Nicaraguan Canal by the United
States Government.
On the contrary. The Prssiden declares he
will offer every possible means in his power
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