The Monroe Doctrine, Volume 647, Issue 6S. Tousey, 1863 - 50 pages |
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... kings and courts were at a loss and uneasy with such an anomaly . From that day no art or effort has been left untried to bring the United States into their circle , as a new subject for their tricks and maneuvers . The philosophical ...
... kings and courts were at a loss and uneasy with such an anomaly . From that day no art or effort has been left untried to bring the United States into their circle , as a new subject for their tricks and maneuvers . The philosophical ...
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... kings , the profligacy of their ministers , and the constantly shifting conditions of nations , has taxed to the utmost the sagacity of the wisest statesmen . It is a problem in history , which we shall not now attempt to solve ...
... kings , the profligacy of their ministers , and the constantly shifting conditions of nations , has taxed to the utmost the sagacity of the wisest statesmen . It is a problem in history , which we shall not now attempt to solve ...
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... king or an emperor to restrain his ambition and his covetousness , for these are passions eternal , always to be looked for , and al- ways to be combatted . For such a prince , the only good bridle is the fear of p . 41 . war . It is ...
... king or an emperor to restrain his ambition and his covetousness , for these are passions eternal , always to be looked for , and al- ways to be combatted . For such a prince , the only good bridle is the fear of p . 41 . war . It is ...
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... King Otho's court . In 1854 , the debt had grown to sixty millions , and there was another interference of the Three Pow- ers , resulting in a requisition that Greece should reserve annually 900,000 francs - nearly $ 200,000 - for her ...
... King Otho's court . In 1854 , the debt had grown to sixty millions , and there was another interference of the Three Pow- ers , resulting in a requisition that Greece should reserve annually 900,000 francs - nearly $ 200,000 - for her ...
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... king the privilege of reigning under such limited prerogative as they chose to prescribe . Revolutions might be permitted to succeed , where they resulted in hereditary governments , imposed by the will of the Alliance , and maintained ...
... king the privilege of reigning under such limited prerogative as they chose to prescribe . Revolutions might be permitted to succeed , where they resulted in hereditary governments , imposed by the will of the Alliance , and maintained ...
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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.