Reports on the Law of Civil Government in Territory Subject to Military Occupation by the Military Forces of the United States: Submitted to Hon. Elihu Root ...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1903 - 808 pages |
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... awakened or whose rights are involved in the propositions discussed . CHARLES E. MAGOON , Laur Officer , Division of Insular Affairs , War Department , Washington , D. C. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS . The powers , functions , and.
... awakened or whose rights are involved in the propositions discussed . CHARLES E. MAGOON , Laur Officer , Division of Insular Affairs , War Department , Washington , D. C. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS . The powers , functions , and.
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... involved in the two questions-- 1. Do the Constitution and the body of laws of the United States , er proprio vigore , extend over territory newly acquired by the United States ?. 2. Can the Constitution be extended over territory newly ...
... involved in the two questions-- 1. Do the Constitution and the body of laws of the United States , er proprio vigore , extend over territory newly acquired by the United States ?. 2. Can the Constitution be extended over territory newly ...
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... involved in the former - to the United States , the laws of the country in support of an established religion , or abridging the freedom of the press , or authorizing cruel and unusual punishments , and the like , would at once cease to ...
... involved in the former - to the United States , the laws of the country in support of an established religion , or abridging the freedom of the press , or authorizing cruel and unusual punishments , and the like , would at once cease to ...
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... involved in the relations sustained by the inhabitants of the island , inter se , I am of opinion that the head of the military government of the island would be authorized to dis- charge the necessary functions , and to accomplish said ...
... involved in the relations sustained by the inhabitants of the island , inter se , I am of opinion that the head of the military government of the island would be authorized to dis- charge the necessary functions , and to accomplish said ...
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... involved . So that if the Senate or the Executive , acting alone or in conjunction , and without the concur- rence of the House of Representatives , could extend or contract the territorial boundaries of the United States , it is ...
... involved . So that if the Senate or the Executive , acting alone or in conjunction , and without the concur- rence of the House of Representatives , could extend or contract the territorial boundaries of the United States , it is ...
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acquired action allegiance American application Army Attorney-General belligerent belonging cable Captain ceded cession citizens civil government claim concession conferred Congress conquest Constitution contract court say courts of Cuba Crown of Spain declared decree Department determined Division of Insular duties enemy established execution exercise existing follows force government of Cuba governor grant Habana inhabitants Insular Affairs insurrection island of Cuba judicial jurisdiction land laws of war legislative Louisiana Manila matter ment Merryweather & Sons Mexican Mexico military authorities military government military occupation misprision of treason municipal nation obligations officers opinion person Philippine Islands Porto Rico ports possession President privileges proceedings provisions punished purpose question regarding regulations rule Sancti Spíritus Secretary Secretary of War secure Senate sovereign Spanish Government Spanish law Sulu Archipelago Supreme Court Telegraph territory therein thereof thereto tion treason treaty of peace United War Department
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Page 661 - If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any citizen in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States...
Page 86 - 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 I the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 42 - The Mexicans who, in the territories aforesaid, shall not preserve the character of citizens of the Mexican Republic, conformably with what is stipulated in the preceding article, shall be incorporated into the Union of the United States, and be admitted at the proper time (to be judged of by the Congress of the United States...
Page 241 - Until Congress shall provide for the government of such islands all the civil, judicial and military powers exercised by the officers of the existing government in said islands shall be vested in such person or persons and shall be exercised in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct; and the President shall have power to remove said officers and fill the vacancies so occasioned.
Page 32 - That it is the duty of the United States to demand and the Government of the United States does hereby demand, that the Government of Spain at once relinquish its authority and government in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters.
Page 157 - 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.
Page 517 - Spain relinquishes all claim of sovereignty over and title to Cuba. And as the island is, upon its evacuation by Spain, to be occupied by the United States, the United States will, so long as such occupation shall last, assume and discharge the obligations that may under international law result from the fact of its occupation, for the protection of life and property.
Page 372 - That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination, when that is accomplished, to leave the government and control of the island to its people.
Page 76 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original States and the people and States in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent...
Page 245 - They are legislative courts, created in virtue of the general right of sovereignty which exists in the government, or in virtue of that clause which enables congress to make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory belonging to the United States.