THE PANAMA CANAL
THE BILL BEFORE PARLIAMENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Washington, May 17. The Panama Canal Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives an 4 debated for seven hours. Its •pponents claimed that the provisions of the Bill gave greater benefits to Canadian and British vessels than to their American opponents. They prophesied the complete overthrow of Boston, Portland (Oregon), Seattle and other American ports if the Bill was adopted. A bitter fight is pending over the provision prohibiting railroad-owned vessels from using the canal.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 277, 20 May 1912, Page 5
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86THE PANAMA CANAL Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 277, 20 May 1912, Page 5
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