THE PANAMA CANAL.
WHY THE SEA LEVEL SCHEME WAS ADOPTED. Received 18, 11.20 p.m. New Yobk, May 18. The 'Frisco earthquake is a factor in the recommendation of the Panama sea level canal. The majority of the Commission cong'dered an earthquake, or an enemy's explosives in war time, myht seriously damage the locks. A Bea level canal would be more serviceable as a passage for warships. The extra cost will be sixty million djllars,
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8114, 19 May 1906, Page 3
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74THE PANAMA CANAL. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8114, 19 May 1906, Page 3
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