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isthmus, and thai the one being constructed is in tbe hands of Europeans. No sooner w j this treaty signed than differences of opinion in regard to its correal Interpretation began to arise between the two governments. Various attempts have been made to settle these differences; bul aothing short of the abrogation of the treats itself can give permanent satisfaction to the United States. England, naturally, will Dot consent to this; but our statesmen are coming to believe that no treaty can be made an eternal bond, and that the great change in circumstances growing out of the development of our western coast, fully warrants our government in considering the treaty of no force.

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canal and the work steadily progresses, in ipite of the expostulations of this country. Now, however, if t he proposed canal through Nicaragua is construe! I, the fad that the Panama canal is in the hands of Europeans will be of less consequence to the United States than it would be otherwise. \Vh< the principles of the Monroe d trine have b D upheld by the govern< ment, it 1 8 wrought wonders in the destiny At a. It called the South American republics into existence; it j svented Cuba falling into the hands of any other Eun poi r than Spain; it caused Russia t< hdraw fa ims to the Northwest id j I Mexico from becoming tarch v t ributa n to Fra ace. I n accompi tin alts il removed d a n g e r s [ J) of t he (Fnited States, and d t he i weal! h a ad securii j for ih nintin.uits. These are a few of t h e Its v-hieh it has brought about. Jnd Influence h a s been almost

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