The Monroe Doctrine, Volume 647, Issue 6S. Tousey, 1863 - 50 pages |
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... civilization has made in this respect since the Reformation . In modern public law , some apology for the seizure of territories , occupied by barbarians , is deemed necessary , beyond the grants of the Pope , or the natural rights of ...
... civilization has made in this respect since the Reformation . In modern public law , some apology for the seizure of territories , occupied by barbarians , is deemed necessary , beyond the grants of the Pope , or the natural rights of ...
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... civilization ; liable to be affected in our interests by all their movements , which we were therefore obliged to comprehend and to watch ; but not forming a part of their " system , " to be dictated to by their will , to be assigned ...
... civilization ; liable to be affected in our interests by all their movements , which we were therefore obliged to comprehend and to watch ; but not forming a part of their " system , " to be dictated to by their will , to be assigned ...
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... civilization . In all these changes , one dom- inant idea has been kept always in view by European statesmen , as more important than any family interests or any changes of dynasty or form of government . This paramount object of re ...
... civilization . In all these changes , one dom- inant idea has been kept always in view by European statesmen , as more important than any family interests or any changes of dynasty or form of government . This paramount object of re ...
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... civilization . There are not wanting able and weighty opinions on either side of the question . After the overthrow of Napoleon , the Congress of Vienna assumed the restoration of this great political system , and placed its control and ...
... civilization . There are not wanting able and weighty opinions on either side of the question . After the overthrow of Napoleon , the Congress of Vienna assumed the restoration of this great political system , and placed its control and ...
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... civilization is far in arrear . This requirement , after some years ' delay , was complied with for one year , and then followed a revolution . But Greece is still held by the bondage of this debt under the tutelage of the ever ...
... civilization is far in arrear . This requirement , after some years ' delay , was complied with for one year , and then followed a revolution . But Greece is still held by the bondage of this debt under the tutelage of the ever ...
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Page 25 - With the movements in this hemisphere, we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the Allied Powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Page 25 - The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly, in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 26 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 26 - In the war between those new governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgment of the competent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.
Page 30 - An agreement between all the parties represented at the meeting that each will guard, by its own means, against the establishment of any future European colony within its borders may be found advisable.
Page 25 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense.
Page 48 - Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or a very remote relation. Hence, she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.
Page 16 - When the battle of Bunker Hill was fought, the existence of South America was scarcely felt in the civilized world. The thirteen little Colonies of North America habitually called themselves the "Continent.
Page 26 - European powers to extend their political system to any portion of this hemisphere as 'dangerous to our peace and safety,' and of course to be counteracted or provided against as we shall deem advisable in any ease.
Page 28 - This coincidence of the two great English commonwealths (for so I delight to call them ; and I heartily pray that they may be forever united in the cause of justice and liberty) cannot be contemplated without the utmost pleasure by every enlightened citizen of the earth.