In all editorial comment much stress is laid upon the altruism that the United States has shown in putting through this great project for' the benefit of all mankind. There is not," avers the Baltimore "American," 'a more useful work of human agency upon the face of and the Chicago "<The people of all nati feel, directly or indirectly, a ficial result. Americans should find a solemn pride in the though: that they have added so much to a world from which other nations ars taking so much away."
It is universally maintained that the canal must remain neutral, in the present dangerous state of affairs, and yet, the Baltimore reminds us, "the United States stands committed to its defence in order to preserve it as a world avenue and to secure for itself the naval advantages that it would contribute in case of military necessity." The regulations that preserving neutrality are summarize ed thus:
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