Switzerland (concluded), Russia and PolandHenry Smith Williams The Times, 1907 |
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... entered into a league for the coercion of the town . Bern , too , joined this league in 1782 , that the destiny of Geneva , that point d'appui of her own dominion , might not be trusted altogether to the caprices of foreign powers . On ...
... entered into a league for the coercion of the town . Bern , too , joined this league in 1782 , that the destiny of Geneva , that point d'appui of her own dominion , might not be trusted altogether to the caprices of foreign powers . On ...
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... entered the great council at Bern , accompanied by eighty of his officers , who were members , like himself , of that body . In a moment of unusual resolu- tion , he was invested with full powers to commence hostilities on the close of ...
... entered the great council at Bern , accompanied by eighty of his officers , who were members , like himself , of that body . In a moment of unusual resolu- tion , he was invested with full powers to commence hostilities on the close of ...
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... entered the Grisons . A signal defeat sustained by the French troops near Stockach , in Swabia , the victorious advance of the Aus- trian army into Switzerland , and the removal of the seat of the Helvetic government from Lucerne to ...
... entered the Grisons . A signal defeat sustained by the French troops near Stockach , in Swabia , the victorious advance of the Aus- trian army into Switzerland , and the removal of the seat of the Helvetic government from Lucerne to ...
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... entered into a close alliance with Austria , Russia , and Prussia ; and allowed themselves to be mixed up with the system of the great powers , by giving their adhesion to the Holy Alliance , unmindful of the lessons left by the Swiss ...
... entered into a close alliance with Austria , Russia , and Prussia ; and allowed themselves to be mixed up with the system of the great powers , by giving their adhesion to the Holy Alliance , unmindful of the lessons left by the Swiss ...
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... entered Outer Schwyz and rural Bâle to compel the submission of these seced- ing districts . The consequence was that Schwyz and Bâle city were occupied by federal troops and the league of Sarnen was declared annulled . The sepa- ration ...
... entered Outer Schwyz and rural Bâle to compel the submission of these seced- ing districts . The consequence was that Schwyz and Bâle city were occupied by federal troops and the league of Sarnen was declared annulled . The sepa- ration ...
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Page 626 - His Majesty the Emperor of the French, His Majesty the King of Prussia, His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, and His Majesty the King of Sardinia, declare the Sublime Porte admitted to participate in the advantages of the public law and system (concert) of Europe.
Page 634 - Convention for the adaptation to maritime warfare of the principles of the Geneva Convention of August 22, 1864.
Page 630 - 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. Blockades, in order to be binding, must be effective ; that is to say, maintained by a force sufficient really to prevent access to the coast of the enemy.
Page 638 - To kill or wound treacherously individuals belonging to the hostile nation or army. c. To kill or wound an enemy who, having laid down his arms, or having no longer means of defence, has surrendered at discretion; d.
Page 629 - Their Majesties the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Emperor of Austria, the Emperor of the French, the King of Prussia, the...
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Page 636 - The duties of arbitrator may be conferred on one arbitrator alone or on several arbitrators selected by the parties as they please, or chosen by them from the members of the Permanent Court of Arbitration established by the present Act.
Page 627 - If there should arise between the Sublime Porte and one or more of the other Signing Powers, any misunderstanding which might endanger the maintenance of their relations, the Sublime Porte, and each of such Powers, before having recourse to the use of force, shall afford the other Contracting Parties the opportunity of preventing such an extremity by means of their Mediation.
Page 630 - Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under the enemy's flag. 4. Blockades, in order to be binding, must be effective — that is to say, maintained by a force sufficient really to prevent access to the coast of the enemy.
Page 638 - In sieges and bombardments all necessary steps should be taken to spare as far as possible edifices devoted to religion, art, science, and charity, hospitals, and places where the sick and wounded are collected, provided they are not used at the same time for military purposes. The besieged should indicate these buildings or places by some particular and visible signs, which should previously be notified to the assailants.