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Nicaragua (Nicaragua) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
e doubtful whether an understanding satisfactory to both sides could be reached. However, on Great Britain's giving up the Bay Islands and signing a treaty with Nicaragua, yielding all claims on the Mosquito coast, the American Secretary of State, in 1860, in behalf of the government, consented to the continued occupation of Balizt as meanwhile Mr. Blaine had left the State Department there was no further diplomatic discussion on the subject until the publication of a proposed treaty with Nicaragua. This treaty was in direct violation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, for its object was to provide for the construction of a canal across Central America, at the canal to be completed in six years; to be ample to accommodate the largest sea-vessels; and to cost not over $115,000,000. In case of failure in negotiating with Nicaragua or Costa Rica for the route the President was empowered to negotiate for another one. The bill guaranteed the neutrality of the canal. The most important featu
Costa Rica (Costa Rica) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
of a canal on the Nicaragua route, and this, after various vicissitudes and being amended materially, was adopted in the Senate on Jan. 21, 1899, by a vote of forty-eight to six. The chief provisions of this bill were: the issue of 1,000,000 shares of stock at $100 each, the United States to take 945,000 shares; the canal to be completed in six years; to be ample to accommodate the largest sea-vessels; and to cost not over $115,000,000. In case of failure in negotiating with Nicaragua or Costa Rica for the route the President was empowered to negotiate for another one. The bill guaranteed the neutrality of the canal. The most important feature of the bill in the present connection was the authority given to the President to open negotiations with the British government for the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. Under the last provision a convention was signed in February. 1900. by Secretary Hay, on the part of the United States, and by Lord Pauncefote on the part of Great B
Scotia (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
of the amended treaty was delivered to Lord Pauncefote for transmission to his government. The text of the treaty as amended is as follows: The United States of America and her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of India, being desirous to facilitate the construction of a ship canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and to that end to remove any objection which may arise out of the convention of April 19, 1850, commonly called theArticle VIII. of that convention, have for that purpose appointed as their plenipotentiaries: The President of the United States, John Hay, Secretary of State of the United States of America, And her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of India, the Right Hon. Lord Pauncefote, G. C.B., G. C.M. G., her Majesty's ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the United States: Who, having communicated to each other their full powers, which were found to be in d
Central America (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
ns commanding the same or in the vicinity thereof, nor fortify, or colonize, or assume any dominion over any part of Central America. Further, the treaty pledged that in case of war between Great Britain and the United States all vessels of both cossisting in so important a work. Now, previous to the adoption of this treaty Great Britain had held possessions in Central America. She had owned Balize, or British Honduras, since 1783. and had later acquired a protectorate over the Mosquito co Bay Islands, a group near Honduras. The question, therefore, arose whether by the pledge not to occupy any part of Central America in the future she was bound to surrender possessions held in the present. There was considerable debate over the ma direct violation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, for its object was to provide for the construction of a canal across Central America, at the expense of the United States, and to be controlled when completed by this country. The treaty was not accep
Mosquito Coast (Nicaragua) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
of assisting in so important a work. Now, previous to the adoption of this treaty Great Britain had held possessions in Central America. She had owned Balize, or British Honduras, since 1783. and had later acquired a protectorate over the Mosquito coast and over the Bay Islands, a group near Honduras. The question, therefore, arose whether by the pledge not to occupy any part of Central America in the future she was bound to surrender possessions held in the present. There was considerableer for some years, and it seemed at one time doubtful whether an understanding satisfactory to both sides could be reached. However, on Great Britain's giving up the Bay Islands and signing a treaty with Nicaragua, yielding all claims on the Mosquito coast, the American Secretary of State, in 1860, in behalf of the government, consented to the continued occupation of Balize, and President Buchanan, in his next message, declared that all disputes under the Clayton-Bulwer treaty had been satisfac
London (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
venth—No fortifications shall be erected commanding the canal or the waters adjacent. The United States, however, shall be at liberty to maintain such military police along the canal as may be necessary to protect it against lawlessness and disorder. Article III: 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 Britannic Majesty, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington or at London within six months from the date hereof, or earlier if possible. In faith whereof the respective plenipotentiaries have signed this convention and thereunto affixed their seals. Done in duplicate at Washington, the fifth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred. John Hay. Pauncefote. On March 11, 1901, the British government notified the United States government that it did not see its way clear to accept the Senate amendment to the pending treaty; but
Honduras (Honduras) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
urther, the contracting parties engaged to protect and guarantee the neutrality of the canal, and to invite other states to do likewise, to the end that all states may share in the honor or advantage of assisting in so important a work. Now, previous to the adoption of this treaty Great Britain had held possessions in Central America. She had owned Balize, or British Honduras, since 1783. and had later acquired a protectorate over the Mosquito coast and over the Bay Islands, a group near Honduras. The question, therefore, arose whether by the pledge not to occupy any part of Central America in the future she was bound to surrender possessions held in the present. There was considerable debate over the matter for some years, and it seemed at one time doubtful whether an understanding satisfactory to both sides could be reached. However, on Great Britain's giving up the Bay Islands and signing a treaty with Nicaragua, yielding all claims on the Mosquito coast, the American Secretar
Balize (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
e other states to do likewise, to the end that all states may share in the honor or advantage of assisting in so important a work. Now, previous to the adoption of this treaty Great Britain had held possessions in Central America. She had owned Balize, or British Honduras, since 1783. and had later acquired a protectorate over the Mosquito coast and over the Bay Islands, a group near Honduras. The question, therefore, arose whether by the pledge not to occupy any part of Central America in t However, on Great Britain's giving up the Bay Islands and signing a treaty with Nicaragua, yielding all claims on the Mosquito coast, the American Secretary of State, in 1860, in behalf of the government, consented to the continued occupation of Balize, and President Buchanan, in his next message, declared that all disputes under the Clayton-Bulwer treaty had been satisfactorily adjusted. This treaty then was accepted as settled and binding on both parties until November, 1881, when Mr. Blai
United States (United States) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
etary of State Clayton, on the part of the United States, and Sir Edward Bulwer, on the part of Gred enormously increased the interest of the United States in the canal, and that the well-being of teaty remained open. The war between the United States and Spain created a new interest in the sut across the isthmus was annulled, and the United States given an exclusive, unconditional right tonder the auspices of the government of the United States without impairing the general principle ofplenipotentiaries: The President of the United States, John Hay, Secretary of State of the Uniter extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the United States: Who, having communicated to each otherrticle shall apply to measures which the United States may find it necessary to take for securing by its own forces the defence of the United States and the maintenance of public order. Sixth—Ting the canal or the waters adjacent. The United States, however, shall be at liberty to maintain [9 more...]
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry clayton-bulwer-treaty-the
tes, and Sir Edward Bulwer, on the part of Great Britain, for the purpose of preventing dissensionstreaty pledged that in case of war between Great Britain and the United States all vessels of both w, previous to the adoption of this treaty Great Britain had held possessions in Central America. both sides could be reached. However, on Great Britain's giving up the Bay Islands and signing a te to Mr. Lowell, the American minister to Great Britain, urging the abrogation of the treaty on thd Granville made reply in January, stating Great Britain's reasons for regarding the treaty as stites, and by Lord Pauncefote on the part of Great Britain, in which the Clayton-Bulwer compact for tMajesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of India, being df America, And her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of India, the Rigally as embodied in the convention between Great Britain and certain other powers signed at Constan
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