International LawCentury Company, 1924 - 641 pages The author presents fundamental principles of international law and the leading features of its practice. The development of international law and the application of its general principles to concrete situations are discussed. This early twentieth-century interwar publication also explores laws of war and neutrality. |
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... determine the future of international relations along the lines laid down in the Covenant of the League ? The decision reached was not conclusive , being in the nature of a compromise recognizing the concurrent jurisdiction of both ...
... determine the future of international relations along the lines laid down in the Covenant of the League ? The decision reached was not conclusive , being in the nature of a compromise recognizing the concurrent jurisdiction of both ...
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... determining the form of this better organization and the methods of this adjustment statesmen must necessarily be guided by comparisons between the rules of inter- national law and the principles of justice prevailing within the ...
... determining the form of this better organization and the methods of this adjustment statesmen must necessarily be guided by comparisons between the rules of inter- national law and the principles of justice prevailing within the ...
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... determine how many of the nations have given their express or implied consent to a given rule . In consequence , the term " univer- sal international law " has been used by some authors to indicate ́rules binding upon all the members of ...
... determine how many of the nations have given their express or implied consent to a given rule . In consequence , the term " univer- sal international law " has been used by some authors to indicate ́rules binding upon all the members of ...
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... Determined Austin endeavored to place the study of law upon a more scientific basis by classifying the various rules of conduct to which the term " law " was applied , with the object of distinguish- It is a matter of controversy ...
... Determined Austin endeavored to place the study of law upon a more scientific basis by classifying the various rules of conduct to which the term " law " was applied , with the object of distinguish- It is a matter of controversy ...
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... determines for itself the nature of the engagements that it is willing to enter into and the extent to which it will be bound by them . Sovereignty thus implies not the denial of rules of law already in existence , as has at times been ...
... determines for itself the nature of the engagements that it is willing to enter into and the extent to which it will be bound by them . Sovereignty thus implies not the denial of rules of law already in existence , as has at times been ...
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Page 582 - Council may deal at its meetings with any matter within the sphere of action of the League or affecting the peace of the world.
Page 588 - If a State so invited shall refuse to accept the obligations of membership in the League for the purposes of such dispute, and shall resort to war against a Member of the League, the provisions of Article 16 shall be applicable as against the State taking such action.
Page 588 - In case any Member of the League shall, before becoming a Member of the League, have undertaken any obligations inconsistent with the terms of this Covenant, it shall be the duty of such Member to take immediate steps to procure its release from such obligations.
Page 582 - The Council shall consist of Representatives of the Principal Allied and Associated Powers, together with Representatives of four other Members of the League. These four Members of the League shall be selected by the Assembly from time to time in its discretion.
Page 589 - The best method of giving practical effect to this principle is that the tutelage of such peoples should be entrusted to advanced nations who, by reason of their resources, their experience, or their geographical position, can best undertake this responsibility, and who are willing to accept it, and that this tutelage should be exercised by them as Mandatories on behalf of the League.
Page 171 - 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; and whereas in the recognition of this principle this Government has freely received emigrants from all nations, and invested them with the rights of citizenship; and whereas it is claimed that such American...
Page 298 - Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of international covenants.
Page 347 - that it is an essential principle of the law of nations that no power can liberate itself from the engagements of a treaty, nor modify the stipulations thereof, unless with the consent of the contracting powers by means of an amicable arrangement.
Page 522 - Should any Member of the League resort to war in disregard of its covenants under Articles 12, 13 or 15, it shall ipso facto be deemed to have committed an act of war against all other Members of the League, which hereby undertake immediately to subject it to the severance of all trade or financial relations...
Page 534 - Privateering is and remains abolished; 2. The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.