PANAMA: The Panama Canal: A History and Description of the Enterprise, with Maps and Illustrationsby J Saxon Mills. 1913. 344p The U. S. gained control over a strip of territory in Panama for canal construction after the New Panama Company struggled to complete the project. The Hay Pauncefote Treaty (1901) allowed U. S. construction of the canal, superseding the Clayton Bulwer Treaty. Panama's history with Colombia was tumultuous, marked by numerous revolts and dissatisfaction. The French failed in their canal efforts due to poor management and