The Panama Canal: An Elucidation of Its Governmental Features as Prescribed by Treaties; a Discussion of Toll Exemption and the Repeal Bill of 1914; and Other Pertinent Chapters |
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... civilization , rather than a ponderous burden thereon ; and that our purpose in life is to build up and not de- stroy . How quickly in time of disaster and war , radi- calism gives way to rational conservatism . A wise con- servatism ...
... civilization , rather than a ponderous burden thereon ; and that our purpose in life is to build up and not de- stroy . How quickly in time of disaster and war , radi- calism gives way to rational conservatism . A wise con- servatism ...
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... civilization . We are obliged to agree and harmonize with the world's highest code of honor ; and should in the words of Jeff- erson have " a decent regard to the opinions of man- kind . " President Wilson meeting trouble in diplomatic ...
... civilization . We are obliged to agree and harmonize with the world's highest code of honor ; and should in the words of Jeff- erson have " a decent regard to the opinions of man- kind . " President Wilson meeting trouble in diplomatic ...
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... Civilization and commerce have brought nations into close relationship and daily asso- ciation . It would be impossible to conduct international business , at this day , without definite and specific com- pacts , known as treaties ...
... Civilization and commerce have brought nations into close relationship and daily asso- ciation . It would be impossible to conduct international business , at this day , without definite and specific com- pacts , known as treaties ...
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... civilization . If ever a government could be said to have received a mandate from civiliza- tion to effect an object the accomplishment of which was demanded in the interest of mankind , the United States holds that position with regard ...
... civilization . If ever a government could be said to have received a mandate from civiliza- tion to effect an object the accomplishment of which was demanded in the interest of mankind , the United States holds that position with regard ...
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... civilization , and to the greatest degree beneficial to the development of commerce between the American States and the other countries of the world . ' ** " The powers have one after another followed our lead in recognizing Panama as ...
... civilization , and to the greatest degree beneficial to the development of commerce between the American States and the other countries of the world . ' ** " The powers have one after another followed our lead in recognizing Panama as ...
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