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Show Rio Grande Rectification Convention, 1933 The United States of America and the United Mexican States hav- ing taken into consideration the studies and engineering plans carried on by the International Boundary Commission, and specially directed to relieve the towns and agricultural lands located within the El Paso- Juarez Valley from flood dangers, and securing at the same time the stabilization of the international boundary line, which, owing to the present meandering nature of the river it has not been possible to hold within the mean line of its channel; and fully conscious of the great importance involved in this matter, both from a local point of view as well as from a good international understanding, have resolved to undertake, in common agreement and cooperation, the necessary works as provided in Minute 129 (dated July 31,1930) of the International Boundary Commission, approved by the two Governments in the man- ner provided by treaty; and in order to give legal and final form to the project, have named as their plenipotentiaries: The President of the United States of America, J. Keuben Clark, Jr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mexico; and The President of the United Mexican States, Doctor Jose Manuel Puig Cassauranc, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Who, after having communicated their respective full powers and having found them m due and proper form, have agreed on the fol- lowing articles: ARTICLE I The Government of the United States of America and the Govern- ment of the United Mexican States have agreed to carry out the* Rio Grande rectification works provided for in Minute 129 of the Inter- national Boundary Commission and annexes thereto, approved by both Governments, in that part of the river beginning at the point of intersection of the present river channel with the located line as shown in map, exhibit No. 2 of Minute 129 of said Commission (said intersection being south of Monument 15 of the boundary polygon of Cordoba Island) and ending at Box Canyon. The terms of this Convention and of Minute 129 shall apply ex- clusively to river rectification within the limits above set out. The two Governments shall study such further minutes and regu- lations as may be submitted by the International Boundary Commis- sion and, finding them acceptable, shall approve same in order to carry out the material execution of the works in accordance with the terms of this Convention. The works shall be begun after this Convention becomes effective. 447 |