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 V. GENERAL RELATIONS
 A. General Treaty of Friendship and; Coop eration-Panama 1936
 Article IV
 35 The Government of the Republic of Panama shall not impose import duties or taxes of any kind on goods destined for or consigned to the agencies of the Government of the United States of America in the Republic of Panama when the goods are intended for the official use of such agencies.

 Article IX
 40 In order that direct means of land communication, together with accommodation for the high tension power transmission lines, may be provided under jurisdiction of the United States of America from the Madden Dam to the Canal Zone, the Republic of Panama hereby transfers to the United States of America jurisdiction over a corridor, the limits of which shall be demarcated by the two Governments pursuant to the following descriptions:



 The Government of the Republic of Panama will extinguish any private titles existing or which may exist in and to the land included in the above described corridor.
 B. General Relations Agreement-Panama 1942
 5. Jurisdiction over roads and highways in Panamanian Territory.


 The Government of Panama guarantees that all roads under its jurisdiction used periodically or frequently by the armed forces of the United States will be well and properly maintained at all times. The Government of Panama will ask for the cooperation of the Government of the United States in the performance of repair and maintenance work.



 In consideration of the above obligations and responsibilities of the United States, the Government of the Republic of Panama grants the right of transit for the routine movement of the members of the armed forces of the United States, the civilian members of such forces and their families, as well as animals. ..

 C. Treaty of Mutual Understanding and Cooperation-Panama 1955
 Article II
 (3) The Republic of Panama agrees not to impose taxes on pensions, annuities, relief payments, or other similar payments, or payments by way of compensation for injuries or death occurring in conection with, or incident to, service on the Canal, the railroad, -or auxiliary works paid to or for the benefit of members of the Armed Forces or citizens of the United States of America....

 Article VIII
 129 (b). The United States Armed Forces, the members thereof and their families actually residing with them, and United States nationals who, in an official capacity, are serving with or accompanying the Armed Forces of the United States and members of their families actually residing with them will Ibe exempted within the said area from all taxation by the Republic of Panama or any of its political subdivisions.
 Article IX
 130. The Republic of Panama hereby waives the right under Article XIX of the Convention signed November 18, 1903, to transportation by railway within the Zone, without paying charges of any kind, of persons in the service of the