The Monroe Doctrine, Volume 647, Issue 6S. Tousey, 1863 - 50 pages |
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... position . From a century of dependence , we rose by a leap to independence . We had a war with France and a war with England , to prove that we were independent , and to show that we dared and were able to assert and enjoy our rights ...
... position . From a century of dependence , we rose by a leap to independence . We had a war with France and a war with England , to prove that we were independent , and to show that we dared and were able to assert and enjoy our rights ...
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... position of England towards those countries , especially as to the material point of acknowledging their independence . Mr. Canning admitted his own belief that America was lost to Europe , but England must for the present leave the ...
... position of England towards those countries , especially as to the material point of acknowledging their independence . Mr. Canning admitted his own belief that America was lost to Europe , but England must for the present leave the ...
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... position already made , but as evidence of the nature of one which it would have been his desire to make , " had Mr. Rush been em- powered to respond to it . On the 2d of December , 1823 , President Monroe communi- cated his annual ...
... position already made , but as evidence of the nature of one which it would have been his desire to make , " had Mr. Rush been em- powered to respond to it . On the 2d of December , 1823 , President Monroe communi- cated his annual ...
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... position which of right belonged to them , as the first of American republics , the proper representative of American principles , the faithful defen- der of American interests . It was as Mr. Edward Livingston termed it , “ a pledge to ...
... position which of right belonged to them , as the first of American republics , the proper representative of American principles , the faithful defen- der of American interests . It was as Mr. Edward Livingston termed it , “ a pledge to ...
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... position of the scope and extent of the Monroe Doctrine . Whereas , the exclusion of European colonization was but one of three distinct points of the Monroe Doctrine , and the measure suggested by Mr. Adams , so far from defining the ...
... position of the scope and extent of the Monroe Doctrine . Whereas , the exclusion of European colonization was but one of three distinct points of the Monroe Doctrine , and the measure suggested by Mr. Adams , so far from defining the ...
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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.