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Panama Canal debate and a trip to Bocas Del Toro
The narrative describes a February 28 voyage from the canal’s vicinity toward Bocas Del Toro, weighing whether the Panama Canal will pay as a commercial enterprise. It contrasts Suez and Sault locks tonnage, argues for possible toll structures, and notes Admiral Evans, John Hay, and Paunceforte in the debate. At Bocas Del Toro, the author observes German ownership of a large enterprise, banana plantations, and United Fruit Company influence, including loading 160 boxcar loads of bananas and local labor conditions. The journey returns via New Orleans and Chicago, ending with reflections on a profitable, congenial voyage and mentions of acquaintances and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartago
Bocas del Toro
Mosquito Bay
Sault Canal
Lake Michigan
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
W. J. Bryan
United States
Robley D. Evans
John Hay
England
Lord Pauncefore
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
Saint Lucia
Caribbean Sea
Hampton’s Magazine
Suez
New York
Los Angeles
West Indies
Mouth of the Bull
Bocas
Colon
Central
South America
Germany
Freser
Europe
United Fruit Company
Almirante
Columbus
Prescott
Boston
Africa
Changuinola
Col. White
Costa Rica
Mississippi River
Tropics
New Orleans
Custom House
Panama
Chicago
Milwaukee
Bellevue
Town
Branagan
Emmetsburg
Bailey
Britt