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... soon as they had achieved their independence in 1783 , man- ifested a notable spirit of commercial and maritime adventure . Within two years after peace was secured the flag of the new nation had been carried by Ameri- can ships into ...
... soon as they had achieved their independence in 1783 , man- ifested a notable spirit of commercial and maritime adventure . Within two years after peace was secured the flag of the new nation had been carried by Ameri- can ships into ...
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... soon after the maritime discoveries of the fifteenth century . A review of these conditions will enable us the better to understand the difficulties en- countered by the Americans in their early relations with the countries of the ...
... soon after the maritime discoveries of the fifteenth century . A review of these conditions will enable us the better to understand the difficulties en- countered by the Americans in their early relations with the countries of the ...
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... soon created suspicion , which was followed by a colli- sion with the Chinese navy . Other vessels followed the visit of the fleet , and Portugal , then at the height of its power , pushed its commerce with China along up the coast ...
... soon created suspicion , which was followed by a colli- sion with the Chinese navy . Other vessels followed the visit of the fleet , and Portugal , then at the height of its power , pushed its commerce with China along up the coast ...
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... soon followed by merchant vessels , which met with a welcome from the native princes , and within a few years a profitable trade was maintained . The Portuguese were followed by the Spaniards , who were likewise freely admitted . The ...
... soon followed by merchant vessels , which met with a welcome from the native princes , and within a few years a profitable trade was maintained . The Portuguese were followed by the Spaniards , who were likewise freely admitted . The ...
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... soon to become a Christian nation . They reached Nagasaki in 1590 , after an absence of eight years . They were received in audience by the Shogun and told their marvelous story . It was anticipated that it would have a favorable effect ...
... soon to become a Christian nation . They reached Nagasaki in 1590 , after an absence of eight years . They were received in audience by the Shogun and told their marvelous story . It was anticipated that it would have a favorable effect ...
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Page 470 - Spain relinquishes all claim of sovereignty over and title to Cuba. And as the island is, upon its evacuation by Spain, to be occupied by the United States, the United States will, so long as such occupation shall last, assume and discharge the obligations that may under international law result from the fact of its occupation, for the protection of life and property.
Page 283 - The United States of America and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home and allegiance, and also the mutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects respectively from the one country to the other for purposes of curiosity, of trade, or as permanent residents.
Page 474 - Spanish subjects, natives of the Peninsula, residing in the territory over which Spain by the present treaty lelinquishes or cedes her sovereignty, may remain in such territory or may remove therefrom, retaining in either event all their rights of property, including the right to sell or dispose of such property or of its proceeds ; and they shall also have the right to carry on their industry, commerce and professions, being subject in respect thereof to such laws as are applicable to other foreigners.
Page 423 - The policy of the Government of the United States is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity, protect all rights guaranteed to friendly powers by treaty and international law, and safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire.
Page 402 - The United States will occupy and hold the city, bay and harbor of Manila, pending the conclusion of a treaty of peace which shall determine the control, disposition and government of the Philippines.
Page 103 - Whilst we follow them among the tumbling mountains of ice and behold them penetrating into the deepest frozen recesses of Hudson's Bay and Davis's Straits, whilst we are looking for them beneath the Arctic Circle, we hear that they have pierced into the opposite region of polar cold, that they are at the Antipodes and engaged under the frozen Serpent of the south.
Page 476 - Spain ; and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington within six months from the date hereof, or earlier if possible.
Page 103 - No sea but what is vexed by their fisheries. No climate that is not witness to their toils. Neither the perseverance of Holland nor the activity of France nor the dexterous and firm sagacity of English enterprise ever carried this most perilous mode of...
Page 466 - Secretary of State of the United States : " Who, after having communicated each to the other their respective full powers, which were found to be in proper form, have agreed upon and concluded the following articles :
Page 453 - In faith whereof, we. the respective Plenipotentiaries, have signed this Convention, and have hereunto affixed our seals. Done, at Washington, the nineteenth day of April.