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 565
... represented in these gath- erings by its sovereign or political delegates , as well as by its bishops , and it was for each nation , acting through its political de- partments , to ratify or reject such rules or laws in these respects ...
... represented in these gath- erings by its sovereign or political delegates , as well as by its bishops , and it was for each nation , acting through its political de- partments , to ratify or reject such rules or laws in these respects ...
Page 576
... 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 it may gain something from ...
... 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 it may gain something from ...
Page 583
... represented upon this oc- casion , each state being represented by its diplomatic agent at Paris , assisted by an expert delegate . The conference , therefore , had the double character of a diplomatic congress and a meeting of expert ...
... represented upon this oc- casion , each state being represented by its diplomatic agent at Paris , assisted by an expert delegate . The conference , therefore , had the double character of a diplomatic congress and a meeting of expert ...
Page 586
... represented . The avowed purpose of the conference was not as yet to produce definite treaty regulations , but , on the basis of full and free discussion , to clear up the general principles which should dominate international postal ...
... represented . The avowed purpose of the conference was not as yet to produce definite treaty regulations , but , on the basis of full and free discussion , to clear up the general principles which should dominate international postal ...
Page 587
... represented at the conference ; the dele- gates were in most cases the heads of postal administrations or high officials connected with the same . The excellence of the preparatory labors enabled the congress to finish its work in less ...
... represented at the conference ; the dele- gates were in most cases the heads of postal administrations or high officials connected with the same . The excellence of the preparatory labors enabled the congress to finish its work in less ...
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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.