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December 22, 1884
New York Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Commentary on the need for the United States to build a powerful navy and fortifications to defend an interoceanic canal, contrasting with England's protection of the Suez Canal via army in Egypt and fleet.
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England, to be sure, does not fortify the entrance ports of the Suez Canal. But there is an English army in Egypt, and by means of a powerful fleet the approaches to the canal are always guarded. The American Navy is now only the substance of things which patriotism hopes for. It has no existence on the water. To dig an interoceanic canal without building fortifications or a powerful fleet to defend it would be to constitute England the custodian of the neutrality of the waterway. The United States in guaranteeing the freedom and neutrality of the canal must be prepared to enforce its rights of defence and protection.
What sub-type of article is it?
Editorial
Policy Argument
What keywords are associated?
Suez Canal
Interoceanic Canal
Us Navy
Egypt
Neutrality
Fortifications
Fleet Defense
Where did it happen?
Suez Canal, Egypt; Interoceanic Canal
Story Details
Location
Suez Canal, Egypt; Interoceanic Canal
Story Details
England guards the Suez Canal with an army in Egypt and a fleet, while the US lacks a navy; building an interoceanic canal without defenses would make England its neutral custodian, so the US must enforce its rights.