Strategy, Diplomacy, and Isthmian Canal Security, 1880-1917Florida State University, 1984 - 568 pages |
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Page 97
... Merry was at least a dependable and vigorous advocate of America's canal interests . If not Merry received little in the way of diplomatic guid- ance until the late summer of 1898 when Hay signaled him to take active steps to protect ...
... Merry was at least a dependable and vigorous advocate of America's canal interests . If not Merry received little in the way of diplomatic guid- ance until the late summer of 1898 when Hay signaled him to take active steps to protect ...
Page 98
... Merry's words , the New York syndicate had to be prevented from interfering with the construction of a canal demanded by the American people " as a measure of public safety and economy . Hay accordingly instructed Merry to preserve the ...
... Merry's words , the New York syndicate had to be prevented from interfering with the construction of a canal demanded by the American people " as a measure of public safety and economy . Hay accordingly instructed Merry to preserve the ...
Page 101
... Merry decided upon a different approach . Observing that " friendly and direct arguments " were useless , he frankly told Hay that military force was the most effective means of persuasion in dealing with the dictator . He suggested ...
... Merry decided upon a different approach . Observing that " friendly and direct arguments " were useless , he frankly told Hay that military force was the most effective means of persuasion in dealing with the dictator . He suggested ...
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