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Page 285 - if the dispute between the parties is claimed by one of them, and is found by the Council to arise out of a matter which, by international law is solely within the domestic jurisdiction of that party, the Council shall so report, and shall make no recommendation as to its settlement.
Page 433 - communication and of transit and equitable treatment for the commerce of all members of the League. In this connection, the special necessities of the regions devastated during the war of 1914-18 shall be borne in mind; (F) Will endeavor to take steps in matters of international concern for the prevention and control of disease. ARTICLE
Page 270 - 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 of policy or internal administration of any foreign state, nor shall anything contained in the said
Page 425 - relations between nations, by the firm establishment of the understandings of international law as the actual rule of conduct among Governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another, agree to this covenant of the League of Nations. ARTICLE 1.—The original members of the
Page 277 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. * * * Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe,
Page 425 - it shall give effective guarantees of its sincere intention to observe its international obligations, and shall accept such regulations as may be prescribed by the League in regard to its military and naval forces and armaments. Any member of the League may, after two years
Page 433 - Council an annual report in reference to the territory committed to its charge. The degree of authority, control, or administration to be exercised by the mandatary shall, if not previously agreed upon by the members of the League, be explicitly defined in each case
Page 427 - expenses of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union. ARTICLE 7.—The seat of the league is established at Geneva. The Council may at any time decide that the seat of the League shall be established elsewhere. All positions under or connecting with the League, including the secretariat, shall be open equally to men and women.
Page 426 - be effected through the instrumentality of an Assembly and of a Council, with a permanent secretariat. ARTICLE 3.—The Assembly shall consist of representatives of the members of the League. The Assembly shall meet at stated intervals and from time to time as occasion may require at the seat of the League or at such other places as may be
Page 285 - Nothing in this Covenant shall be deemed to affect the validity of international engagements, such as treaties of arbitration, or regional understandings like the Monroe Doctrine, for securing the maintenance of peace.