Panama Canal Tolls

This is the historic speech delivered by Hon. Elihu Root of New York to the United States Senate on May 21, 1914, addressing the controversial issue of 'Panama Canal Tolls.' Root, a prominent figure in American politics and a former Secretary of State, provides a detailed legal and historical analysis of the treaties and agreements surrounding the construction and operation of the Panama Canal. In his speech, Root engages in a thorough examination of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty and other relevant international agreements to argue his position on the tolls charged to ships passing through the canal. This address offers insights into the complex political and economic considerations that shaped early 20th-century American foreign policy. 'Panama Canal Tolls' is an invaluable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of international law and the history of the Panama Canal. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the debates and decisions that influenced America’s role on the world stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.