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Isthmian Canal Power and Nation Building
The article extolls the isthmian canal as essential for agriculture, manufacture, and naval strength. It credits Vanderbilt, discusses potential routes via Nicaragua, and argues the canal will shorten global distances, boost Pacific coast and Southern trade, and strengthen U S naval power amid international rivals. It notes Colombia’s cautious stance and predicts vast economic and strategic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
McKinley
Commodore Vanderbilt
Atlantic and Pacific Ship Canal Company
Commodore
Nicaragua
California
Panama
Warner Miller
Nicaragua Canal Construction Company
New York
Japan
Liverpool
China
Australia
Pacific
South Africa
United States
Caas
Atlantic
Cape Horn
Oregon
Washington
Europe
Isthmus
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Marvelous
Atlantic Coast
North
South America
Golden Gate
Brazil
Africa
Alabama
Suez Canal
Port Said
India
Dixie
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Central America
England
Far East
Colombia
Black Sea
Bealtic Sea
Mediterranean
Bay of Biscay
Germany
Panama Canal