The American Journal of International Law, Volume 1, Part 2American Society of International Law, 1907 Vols. for 1970- include: American Society of International Law. Proceedings, no. 64- |
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Page 569
... necessary suffering in combat restricted by the declarations of St. Petersburg and Brussels , the Geneva conventions , and the organiza- tion of the Red Cross societies . The settlement of differences between citizens of different coun ...
... necessary suffering in combat restricted by the declarations of St. Petersburg and Brussels , the Geneva conventions , and the organiza- tion of the Red Cross societies . The settlement of differences between citizens of different coun ...
Page 576
... necessary . A government represents all and speaks for all who owe it allegiance . It can rightfully compel them all to promote its welfare . It cannot rightfully compel them all to promote the good of other nations , except so far as ...
... necessary . A government represents all and speaks for all who owe it allegiance . It can rightfully compel them all to promote its welfare . It cannot rightfully compel them all to promote the good of other nations , except so far as ...
Page 581
... necessary , regularly and permanently to co - operate with other nations in the matter of administrating certain economic and cul- tural interests . Without legal derogation to the sovereignty of indi- vidual states an international de ...
... necessary , regularly and permanently to co - operate with other nations in the matter of administrating certain economic and cul- tural interests . Without legal derogation to the sovereignty of indi- vidual states an international de ...
Page 582
... necessary . No more will be attempted in the present paper than to give an indication of the main historical facts concerning the formation of these various unions and the conclusion of the conventions upon which they rest . Special ...
... necessary . No more will be attempted in the present paper than to give an indication of the main historical facts concerning the formation of these various unions and the conclusion of the conventions upon which they rest . Special ...
Page 585
... necessary . A change of the fundamental convention would of course require the diplomatic action of all the treaty powers . The invention of wireless telegraphy raised so many novel prob- lems in international law and administration ...
... necessary . A change of the fundamental convention would of course require the diplomatic action of all the treaty powers . The invention of wireless telegraphy raised so many novel prob- lems in international law and administration ...
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Page 774 - We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 635 - To-day the United States is practically sovereign on this continent, and its fiat is law upon the subjects to which it confines its interposition.
Page 961 - The Governments of Great Britain and Japan, actuated solely by a desire to maintain the status quo and general peace in the extreme East, being moreover specially interested in maintaining the independence and territorial integrity of the Empire of China and the Empire of Korea, and in securing equal opportunities in those countries for the commerce and industry of all nations, hereby agree as follows : ARTICLE I.
Page 969 - Whereas the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
Page 786 - Who is the sovereign, de jure or de facto, of a territory is not a judicial, but a political question, the determination of which by the legislative and executive departments of any government conclusively binds the judges, as well as all other officers, citizens, and subjects of that government. This principle has always been upheld by this court, and has been affirmed under a great variety of circumstances
Page 773 - The government, then, of the United States, can claim, no powers which are not granted to it by the constitution, and -the powers actually granted must be such as are expressly given, or given by necessary implication.
Page 960 - the policy of the Government of the United States is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity, protect all rights guaranteed to friendly Powers by treaty and international law, and safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire," He was successful in obtaining the assent of the other Powers to the policy thus announced.
Page 778 - International law is part of our law, and must be ascertained and administered by the courts of justice of appropriate jurisdiction, as often as questions of right depending upon it are duly presented for their determination.
Page 718 - Nothing contained in this Convention shall be so construed as to require the United States of America to depart from its traditional policy of not intruding upon, interfering with, or entangling itself in the political questions or policy or internal administration of any foreign State...
Page 642 - Our Constitution declares a treaty to be the law of the land. It is, consequently, to be regarded in courts of justice as equivalent to an act of the legislature, whenever it operates of itself without the aid of any legislative provision.