Word: controlled
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Debate of April 9, 1896.Question: "Resolved, That the United States should own and control the Nicaragua Canal...
...Control by U. S. is desirable.- (A) The neutrality of the canal is necessary.- (B) This is better maintained by single than joint control.- (C) The U. S. best fitted for such contro.- (a) By virtue of her position.- (b) In accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, such control is incumbent upon...
...Control by U. S. is possible.- (A) Clayton Bulwer treaty is ineffective: (Rodrigues, esp. 226-227; Hall, Int. Law, 294-297; Wharton, Digest II, p. 238).- (1) Conditions are now different.- (2) England has violated this treaty.- (B) Nicaragua is willing...
...Best method of government control is government ownership.- (A) Public interests demand it.- (a) Monopoly of individuals is undesirable.- (B) Commercial interests demand it.- (a) Early completion thus insured.- (b) Tolls would be lessened.- (1) Enterprise would not be a money making scheme.- (C) National interests demand it.- (a) There are thus no pretexts for foreign interference.- (b) Undisputed right of use in case of war is of greatest importance...
...Change of system would make it harder for bosses and their tools to enter the U. S. Senate.- (a) Such a man would be less likely to be elected even if he were able to control his party's nominations: Arena X, 456, (Sept., 1894).- His personal character does not now affect his chance of election.- (x) If he can secure nomination his chance of election now depends upon his party's chance of carrying the legislature.- (A) A caucus bolt is almost unknown.- (Y) His personal character does not effect his party's chance of carrying the legislature...