The American Journal of International Law, Volume 1, Part 2American Society of International Law, 1907 - Electronic journals Vols. for 1970- include: American Society of International Law. Proceedings, no. 64- |
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Page 661
... waters were held void by the same court , as discriminating against the Chinese and in favor of other aliens , and therefore in contravention of the provisions in the treaty with . China . ( In re Ah Chong , 6 Sawyer , 451. ) A further ...
... waters were held void by the same court , as discriminating against the Chinese and in favor of other aliens , and therefore in contravention of the provisions in the treaty with . China . ( In re Ah Chong , 6 Sawyer , 451. ) A further ...
Page 731
... waters of the Arkansas River , as they existed before any human interference therewith , or Colorado the right to appropriate the waters of that stream so as to prevent that continuous flow , or that the amount of the flow is subject to ...
... waters of the Arkansas River , as they existed before any human interference therewith , or Colorado the right to appropriate the waters of that stream so as to prevent that continuous flow , or that the amount of the flow is subject to ...
Page 732
... waters and the beds of streams within its own borders and may determine for itself whether the common - law rule in respect to riparian rights or that doctrine that obtains in the arid regions of the West of the appropriation of the waters ...
... waters and the beds of streams within its own borders and may determine for itself whether the common - law rule in respect to riparian rights or that doctrine that obtains in the arid regions of the West of the appropriation of the waters ...
Page 733
... waters of the Arkansas is withheld by Colorado , but must consider the effect of what has been done in each State , and that the dispute must be so adjusted as to secure so far as possible to Colorado the benefits of irrigation without ...
... waters of the Arkansas is withheld by Colorado , but must consider the effect of what has been done in each State , and that the dispute must be so adjusted as to secure so far as possible to Colorado the benefits of irrigation without ...
Page 734
... waters of the river by Colorado continues to increase there will come a time when Kansas may justly say that there is no longer an equitable division of benefits and may right- fully call for relief against the action of Colorado , its ...
... waters of the river by Colorado continues to increase there will come a time when Kansas may justly say that there is no longer an equitable division of benefits and may right- fully call for relief against the action of Colorado , its ...
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Page 774 - We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people.
Page 635 - To-day the United States is practically sovereign on this continent, and its fiat is law upon the subjects to which it confines its interposition.
Page 961 - The Governments of Great Britain and Japan, actuated solely by a desire to maintain the status quo and general peace in the extreme East, being moreover specially interested in maintaining the independence and territorial integrity of the Empire of China and the Empire of Korea, and in securing equal opportunities in those countries for the commerce and industry of all nations, hereby agree as follows : ARTICLE I.
Page 969 - Whereas the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
Page 786 - Who is the sovereign, de jure or de facto, of a territory is not a judicial, but a political question, the determination of which by the legislative and executive departments of any government conclusively binds the judges, as well as all other officers, citizens, and subjects of that government. This principle has always been upheld by this court, and has been affirmed under a great variety of circumstances
Page 773 - The government, then, of the United States, can claim, no powers which are not granted to it by the constitution, and -the powers actually granted must be such as are expressly given, or given by necessary implication.
Page 960 - 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," He was successful in obtaining the assent of the other Powers to the policy thus announced.
Page 778 - International law is part of our law, and must be ascertained and administered by the courts of justice of appropriate jurisdiction, as often as questions of right depending upon it are duly presented for their determination.
Page 718 - Nothing contained in this Convention shall be so construed as to require the United States of America to depart from its traditional policy of not intruding upon, interfering with, or entangling itself in the political questions or policy or internal administration of any foreign State...
Page 642 - Our Constitution declares a treaty to be the law of the land. It is, consequently, to be regarded in courts of justice as equivalent to an act of the legislature, whenever it operates of itself without the aid of any legislative provision.