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... accordance with American traditions , is the best , as it is the only true , way to preserve peace and restore to us our rightful place among nations . We believe in the peaceful settle- ment of international disputes , and favor the ...
... accordance with American traditions , is the best , as it is the only true , way to preserve peace and restore to us our rightful place among nations . We believe in the peaceful settle- ment of international disputes , and favor the ...
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... accordance with its pledges , it needs a new appraisal of its assets . Our problems at home invariably call for our first consideration . Our own house must be assured before we can be large contributors to world progress or measurably ...
... accordance with its pledges , it needs a new appraisal of its assets . Our problems at home invariably call for our first consideration . Our own house must be assured before we can be large contributors to world progress or measurably ...
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... accordance with accepted judicial standards . The statute of the court provides that it shall be composed " of a body of independent judges , elected regardless of their nationality from among persons of high moral character , who ...
... accordance with accepted judicial standards . The statute of the court provides that it shall be composed " of a body of independent judges , elected regardless of their nationality from among persons of high moral character , who ...
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... accordance with the fact that the proposed support of the court does not in- volve entry into the League . But why , in supporting an institution which embodies a cher- ished ideal of the American people , should we revive the con ...
... accordance with the fact that the proposed support of the court does not in- volve entry into the League . But why , in supporting an institution which embodies a cher- ished ideal of the American people , should we revive the con ...
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... accordance with law and the facts , without subordination to political power . All diplomatic procedure has the purpose of avoiding or pre- venting conflict . The methods are varied according to the require- ments of the particular ...
... accordance with law and the facts , without subordination to political power . All diplomatic procedure has the purpose of avoiding or pre- venting conflict . The methods are varied according to the require- ments of the particular ...
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Page 164 - It is also declared to be the friendly right of each Member of the League to bring to the attention of the Assembly or of the Council any circumstance whatever affecting international relations which threatens to disturb international peace or the good understanding between nations upon which peace depends.
Page 30 - ... international custom, as evidence of a general practice accepted as law ; c. the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations ; d. subject to the provisions of Article 59, judicial decisions and the teachings of the most highly qualified publicists of the various nations, as subsidiary means for the determination of rules of law.
Page 81 - The Members of the League agree that if there should arise between them any dispute likely to lead to a rupture, they will submit the matter either to arbitration or to inquiry by the Council, and they agree in no case to resort to war until three months after the award by the arbitrators or the report by the Council.
Page 29 - Court possess the qualifications required, but the whole body also should represent the main forms of civilization and the principal legal systems of the world.
Page 81 - Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the Members of the League or not, is hereby declared a matter of concern to the whole League, and the League shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safeguard the peace of nations.
Page 148 - Treaty shall be ratified as soon as possible in accordance with the constitutional methods of the High Contracting Parties and shall take effect on the deposit of ratifications, which shall take place at Washington...
Page 502 - Dispute between France and Great Britain as to the nationality decrees issued in Tunis and Morocco (French Zone) on November 8, 1921, and their application to British subjects, the French government having refused to submit the legal questions involved to arbitration.
Page 160 - Should any Member of the League resort to war in disregard of its covenants under Articles 12, 13, or IB, it shall ipso facto be deemed to have committed an act of war against all other Members of the League...
Page 16 - Court shall be composed of a body of independent judges, elected regardless of their nationality from among persons of high moral character, who possess the qualifications required in their respective countries for appointment to the highest judicial offices, or are juris-consults of recognized competence in international law.
Page 150 - Avieric* relating to their Insular Possessions and Insular Dominions in the Pacific Ocean.