[Gutenberg 52965] • Brazil and the River Plate in 1868

Excerpt from Brazil and the River Plate in 1868: Showing the Progress of Those Countries Since His Former Visit in 1853

The commercial tendencies of Brazil and the Platine States are most liberal, and their policy is the very Opposite Of that pursued under the exclusive domination Of Portugal and Spain. The Empire, not long Since, received the approval Of all civilised nations for its decree Opening up the waters Of the noble Amazon to free commerce, and the unrestricted navigation Of the upper riverine streams will be one of the chief advan tages the victory Of the allies in the present war will confer upon mankind.

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