Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-07
Nicaragua Canal Agreement With
Great Britain Meets With
Opposition.
CANAL MUST Be PROTECTED
The Ship Route Across the Isthmus to Be
Considered As Neutral and for Ships
of All Nations That Will Pay
the Toll

COIlpIlltlet OH IOTelSH feldulOIlS met To-
day to consider the Nicaragua canal
treaty. While some opposition was
manifested 1t was not Of such charac-
ter as t. indicate uefestt for liie treaty
but that 1T will be amended there seems
to be little doubt. One amendment pro-
posed Is that the whole Clayton-Bulwer
treaty shall be abrogated. Another
change suggested is in regard to the
protection of the canal. The treaty de-
clares that there shall be no fortifica-
tions. IT is said this will prevent the
United States erecting batteries, which
are by some considered absolutely nee
essary in view of the instructions that
occur in South American countries 1t
is possible this language will be modi-
fed so that such protection as the Unit
ed States deems necessary may be af-
forded along the route of the canal.
Nearly the entire time was consumed
listening to an elaborate statement
from Senator Morgan, who is thorough
ly familiar with the subject of the Mic
aragua canal proposition.
The provisions of the treaty are as
follows:
Article 1. 1t Is agreed that the canal
may be constructed under the auspices
of the government of the United States,
either directly at it's own cost, or by
gift or loan of money to- individuals or
by corporations, or through subscrip-
ton to or purchases of stocks or shares,
and that, subject to the provisions Of
the present convention, said convention
shall have and enjoy the rights incident
to such construction, as we'll as the ex-
elusive right of providing for the regu-
lation and management of the canal.
Art 2. The high contracting parties
desiring to preserve and maintains the
general principle" of naturalization
established in article Of the Clayton
Bulwer convention, adopt ais a basis for
such naturalization the following rules
substantially as embodied in a conven-
tion between Great Britain and certain
other powers, signed at Constantinople
VII oCtOUOl 1Oy AoooD loI tilC llVC IndN iSo-
tion of the Suez maritime canal, that is
to say:
/. The canal shall be free and open in
time of war. as In .irreso naact to yes
on terms Of equity so there shall be no
discrimination against any nation or it's
citizens or subjects in respect to the
conditions or charges on traffic or 9TH
erwise.
e. The canal shall never be blockad-
ed, nor shall amy right of war be exer-
cised, nor any act of hostility be COM
mitted within.
8. Vessels Of war, belligerent, shall
not revictual, nor take any stores In the
canal except 50 far as may be strictly
necessary; and the transit of such YES
sells through the canal shall be effected
with the least possible delay in accord
ance with the regulations in force, and
with only such intermission as may re-
suit from the necessities of the service.
Prizes shall be in all respects subject to
the same rules as vessels of war bel
ligerents.
4. No belligerent shall embark or dis
embark troops, munitions of war or
warlike materials, in the canal, except
in case Of accidental hindrance In tran
sit, and in such case transit shall be re-
sumed with all possible dispatch.
S. The provisions of this article shall
apply to the waters adjacent to the ca
nal within three marine miles Of either
end. Vessels OF war of belligerents shall
not remain in such waters longer than
twenty four hours at any one time, ex-
cept in case Of distress, and in such case
shall depart as soon as possible, but 6
vessel Of war of one belligerent shall
not depart within twenty-four hours
from the departure of vessel Of war OF
another belligerent.
| 8. The plant and establishments
| buildings, and all works necessary tt
the construction, maintenance and op
eration OF the canal shall be deemed Il
be part thereof, for the purposes Of thi!
convention, and in time Of war, as II
time of peace, shall enjoy ample immu
nifty from attack or injury by belliger
ents and from acts calculated to impai
their usefulness as part of the canal.
| Z. No fortifications shall be erectet
commanding the canal or the waters
adjacent. The United States, however
shall be at liberty to maintain such mil
itary police along the canal as may b.
necessary to protect 1t against fawless
ness and disorder.