Infant communities, whether territorial or municipal, feeling the pressure of present want, are always tempted by money-sharks to mortgage, sell, or surrender, for a mere song, rights and franchises of a constantly increasing income, and relinquish political power necessary for a legitimate assertion and protection of their rights in years to come.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
The Panama properties and franchises were to be bought if he could get good title and also obtain the fee of a right of way from Colombia; otherwise he must pierce Nicaragua.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Italy were demanding for their citizens concessions, leases, franchises, and special trade privileges in various parts of that country.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews