Vasco, Our Little Panama Cousin

The weather was too hot and uncomfortable. They ate dinner at a hotel with Mr. Andrews, but it was deci

it of the sea breezes, and during the remainder of that day Vasco stayed u

mon and Manzanillo Bays. There is really little harbour,

ms here," said Harlan, "when the w

e," said Vasco, "where mu

n lost. It was only a little while ago that one of the most severe of these 'northers' atta

ger. Not a vessel of any kind remained in the harbour except two schooners in the slips close by this station. They were tied by a number of

er the water-front, and even the streets were filled with

the sea ever could do such

on. Father told me that one of the plans in connection with

bour will be much safer,

nal will be less likely to suffe

ore now," said Vasco, indicating at the time numerous hulks tha

. Scores of scows were built by the De Lesseps company, an

of them?" asked Vasco. "They

n one can tell why so many costly engines and steam-shovels

e railway. A good many were more than h

n, and at night, with Mr. Andrews, tur

ys started to explore the town. They found that

each resorts in my country," said Harlan.

on stakes. The streets hardly deserved the name, a

being particular, said that he much pref

took a walk to Coconut Point, where the French had built a number of fine houses, and clear

occupied it less than one hour. The whole situation and surroundings were id

told them that he had completed his business in Colon, an