"1. A neutralization of the 3,000 miles of frontier, rendering fortifications needless.
"2. A continuance of the neutrality of the lakes and rivers bordering upon the two territories.
"3. Common navigation of the lakes and the outlets of the sea.
"4. An enlargement of canals and locks, to enable the food of the west to flow unimpeded and at the smallest cost direct in the same bottom to Europe, or any other part of the world.
"5. Neutrality of telegraphs and post routes between the Atlantic and Pacific, no matter on which territory they may traverse.
"6. A free interchange of untaxed, and an exchange, at internal revenue duty rate only, of taxed, commodities.
"7. The passage of goods in bond through the respective territories as heretofore.
"8. A common use of ports on both sides of the Continent."
It seems to me, now, in 1887, that this paper sums up a question of the past, now re-appearing in full prominence. It also sums up what ought to be done if civilization and friendship between English-speaking nations still exist.
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