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... equal importance to the United States to come in intellectual con- tact with the scholars , economists and publicists of the Latin American coun- tries . This opportunity was afforded by the meeting of the Congress ; and in view of all ...
... equal importance to the United States to come in intellectual con- tact with the scholars , economists and publicists of the Latin American coun- tries . This opportunity was afforded by the meeting of the Congress ; and in view of all ...
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... equal footing with its scientific work the education of public opinion and the dissemination of in- formation . This is the proper light in which to view this branch of the work ; unless the results of its efforts are read , appreciated ...
... equal footing with its scientific work the education of public opinion and the dissemination of in- formation . This is the proper light in which to view this branch of the work ; unless the results of its efforts are read , appreciated ...
Page 121
... equal force to the Trustees as it has appealed to the teachers of international law in the United States and to the official representatives of the twenty - one American republics which met in conference and agreed upon these ...
... equal force to the Trustees as it has appealed to the teachers of international law in the United States and to the official representatives of the twenty - one American republics which met in conference and agreed upon these ...
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... equal number of members , namely five , recommended in each instance by the national society of international law and elected by the Institute at its first session in Washington , at which every one of the twenty - one national ...
... equal number of members , namely five , recommended in each instance by the national society of international law and elected by the Institute at its first session in Washington , at which every one of the twenty - one national ...
Page 125
... equal number of members of these national societies , and as such it is and must be considered as a committee of the twenty - one national societies of international law in order to discuss and to agree upon projects with the ...
... equal number of members of these national societies , and as such it is and must be considered as a committee of the twenty - one national societies of international law in order to discuss and to agree upon projects with the ...
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Page 135 - The jurisdiction of the nation, within its own territory, is necessarily exclusive and absolute; it is susceptible of no limitation not imposed by itself. Any restriction upon it, deriving validity from an external source, would imply a diminution of its sovereignty, to the extent of the restriction, and an investment of that sovereignty, to the same extent, in that power which could impose such restriction.
Page 137 - England no royal power can introduce a new law, or suspend the execution of the old, therefore the law of nations (wherever any question arises which is properly the object of its jurisdiction) is here adopted in its full extent by the common law, and is held to be a part of the law of the land.
Page xvii - Svo. price £1 17s. A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT of the NEUTRALITY of GREAT BRITAIN DURING the AMERICAN CIVIL WAR.
Page 109 - Powers strangers to the dispute should, on their own initiative and as far as circumstances may allow, offer their good offices or mediation to the States at variance. "Powers strangers to the dispute have the right to offer good offices or mediation even during the course of hostilities. "The exercise of this right can never be regarded by either of the parties in dispute as an unfriendly act.
Page 135 - The world being composed of distinct sovereignties, possessing equal rights and equal independence, whose mutual benefit is promoted by intercourse with each other, and by an interchange of those good offices which humanity dictates and its wants require, all sovereigns have consented to a relaxation in practice, in cases under certain peculiar circumstances, of that absolute and complete jurisdiction within their respective territories which sovereignty confers.
Page 169 - Commission shall be completed within one year after the date on which it shall declare its investigation to have begun, unless the High Contracting Parties shall limit or extend the time by mutual agreement.
Page 139 - Every nation, on being received, at her own request, into the circle of civilized governments, must understand that she not only attains rights of sovereignty and the dignity of national character, but that she binds herself also to the strict and faithful observance of all th.ose principles, laws, and usages which have obtained currency among civilized states, and which have for their object the mitigation of the miseries of war.
Page 133 - We wish for no victories but those of peace; for no territory except our own; for no sovereignty except the sovereignty over ourselves. We deem the independence and equal rights of the smallest and weakest member of the family of nations entitled to as much respect as those of the greatest empire, and we deem the observance of that respect the chief guaranty of the weak against the oppression of the strong. We neither claim nor desire any rights, or privileges, or powers that we do not freely concede...
Page 3 - Personally I do not see any more reason why matters of national honor should not be referd to a court of arbitration than matters of property or of national proprietorship. I know that is going farther than most men are willing to go, but I do not see why questions of honor may not be submitted to a tribunal composed of men of honor who understand questions of national honor, to abide by their decision, as well as any other questions of difference arising between nations.
Page 169 - Government thereof ; one member shall be chosen by each Government from some third country; the fifth member shall be chosen by common agreement between the two Governments, it being understood that he shall not be a citizen of either country. The expenses of the Commission shall be paid by the two Governments in equal proportions.