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... Congress power " to make war . " Pinkney opposed this on the floor , preferring to be- stow it on the Senate . That this was also the view of Hamilton appears in the draft of a constitution which he gave to Madison , towards the close ...
... Congress power " to make war . " Pinkney opposed this on the floor , preferring to be- stow it on the Senate . That this was also the view of Hamilton appears in the draft of a constitution which he gave to Madison , towards the close ...
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... Congress authorized acts of hostility on the sea against vessels of France by way of reprisal , without any formal declaration of war . " Such a declaration by Congress might have constituted a perfect state of war , which was not ...
... Congress authorized acts of hostility on the sea against vessels of France by way of reprisal , without any formal declaration of war . " Such a declaration by Congress might have constituted a perfect state of war , which was not ...
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... Congress ( of April 20 , 1898 ) presented an ultimatum , and was in effect a declaration of war , unless the demand stated should be imme- diately complied with . Spain did not comply with it , but withdrew her minister at Washington ...
... Congress ( of April 20 , 1898 ) presented an ultimatum , and was in effect a declaration of war , unless the demand stated should be imme- diately complied with . Spain did not comply with it , but withdrew her minister at Washington ...
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... Congress promptly responded by the following resolution of April 6 , 1917 : Joint Resolution Declaring that a state of war exists between the Imperial German Government and the Government and people of the United States and making ...
... Congress promptly responded by the following resolution of April 6 , 1917 : Joint Resolution Declaring that a state of war exists between the Imperial German Government and the Government and people of the United States and making ...
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... Congress of the United States . It will be noticed that the distinction is here observed which was made in the President's message , between the Imperial German Govern- ment and the German people , and that , on the other hand , it is ...
... Congress of the United States . It will be noticed that the distinction is here observed which was made in the President's message , between the Imperial German Govern- ment and the German people , and that , on the other hand , it is ...
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Page 13 - The Constitution of the United States is a law for rulers and people, equally in war and in peace, and covers with the shield of its protection all classes of men, at all times, and under all circumstances.
Page 5 - But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts — for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own Governments...
Page 153 - The Governments of the United States and Japan recognize that territorial propinquity creates special relations between countries, and, consequently, the Government of the United States recognizes that Japan has special interests in China, particularly in the part to which her possessions are contiguous.
Page 101 - And excepting also that in any such case as is hereinbefore made final in the circuit court of appeals it shall be competent for the Supreme Court to require, by certiorari or otherwise, any such case to be certified to the Supreme Court for its review and determination with the same power and authority in the case as if it had been carried by appeal or writ of error to the Supreme Court.
Page 532 - 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 480 - It may not be unworthy of remark that it is very unusual, even in cases of conquest, for the conqueror to do more than to displace the sovereign and assume dominion over the country. The modern usage of nations, which has become law...
Page 423 - Contributions in kind shall as far as possible be paid for in cash; if not, a receipt shall be given and the payment of the amount due shall be made as soon as possible.
Page 522 - I am proposing, as it were, that the nations should with one accord adopt the doctrine of President Monroe as the doctrine of the world: that no nation should seek to extend its polity over any other nation or people, but that every people should be left free to determine its own polity, its own way of development, unhindered, unthreatened, unafraid, the little along with the great and powerful.
Page 600 - ... he or they shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and on conviction, before any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, and by imprisonment during a term not less than six months nor exceeding five years...
Page 119 - The citizens or subjects of each of the High Contracting Parties shall receive, in the territories of the other, the most constant protection and security for their persons and property...