Switzerland (concluded), Russia and PolandHenry Smith Williams The Times, 1907 |
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... important acts , which imposed duties on every burgher , not only for himself but for his posterity , were often brought before the whole body of citizens , and even country people ; the more so as at that time a few villages H. W. ...
... important acts , which imposed duties on every burgher , not only for himself but for his posterity , were often brought before the whole body of citizens , and even country people ; the more so as at that time a few villages H. W. ...
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... importance outside its walls , possessed in that immediately preceding the French revolution a territory containing more than ... important for republicans . It parodised the dignities and offices of the state , the election of avoyers ...
... importance outside its walls , possessed in that immediately preceding the French revolution a territory containing more than ... important for republicans . It parodised the dignities and offices of the state , the election of avoyers ...
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... important question , unless it had been previously debated and decided on in the councils of each of the cantons , who were applied to by their own deputies for fresh instructions at every new case which was brought before the diet ...
... important question , unless it had been previously debated and decided on in the councils of each of the cantons , who were applied to by their own deputies for fresh instructions at every new case which was brought before the diet ...
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... important elements of discord seemed to have disappeared -the most inveterate enemies to be reconciled . On the 20th of March , 1815 , the definitive arrangements of the allied powers were promulgated . The existing nineteen cantons ...
... important elements of discord seemed to have disappeared -the most inveterate enemies to be reconciled . On the 20th of March , 1815 , the definitive arrangements of the allied powers were promulgated . The existing nineteen cantons ...
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... important were the consequences of the religious conflicts . The calling of Doctor Strauss from Würtemberg to the University at Zurich in 1839 roused the rural population to arms and caused the fall of the liberal government at Zurich ...
... important were the consequences of the religious conflicts . The calling of Doctor Strauss from Würtemberg to the University at Zurich in 1839 roused the rural population to arms and caused the fall of the liberal government at Zurich ...
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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.