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In his elucidation of the Panama Canal problem, through The New York Press, the service which Mr. Lindon W. Bates has performed is of such value to our Nation and to all civili zation, that there ought to be no unnecessary restriction on the dissemination of his masterly articles, among both the members of his profession and the public at large. For what he is doing to make possible the construction of the right waterway across the Isthmus, The New York Press as one of the champions of sound American institutions, is profoundly grateful. Not only is it a great pleasure to grant Mr. Bates all rights to use in any manner he sees fit the material which he has contributed to our columns from his wealth of scientific attainments and technical experience with the greatest engineering projects of the globe, but it is a duty.
In extending to him the freest employment of all his articles published in our columns, we can only repeat, in behalf of our hundreds of thousands of constituents, our heartfelt thanks to him for his patriotic labors.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the Panama Canal project, exposing the monumental decits and masked evils that have shadowed the faith of the American people in their national ideal. The initial grant was one hundred and forty -ve millions, yet with an additional eight million and the various sums authorized by Congress for canal purposes, the appropriations total over two billion dollars. Over ten draining years and a total cost, with interest, of upwards of 550 millions are still needed to complete the construction. Despite the enormous funds poured into the project, the excavation of the Culebra Cut, the backbone of the canal, is still unaccomplished. The report of 1907, ostensibly the best annual review yet made, sidesteps responsibility for the perilous design, echoing the same hollow reassurances voiced by the experts whose flawed Wachusett Dam prototype continues to slide in its crucial mass. The labor problem also remains unsolved. The author argues that the only way of redemption lies in a different canal design, one that incorporates low dams, separate locks, and a program of synchronous execution. This alternative method would also address the labor issue by replacing a large contingent of foreign colored and white labor with relatively small forces of skilled Americans. Providing a vital and fresh perspective on this historic endeavor, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the true story of the Panama Canal. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331978442_0
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