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... commerce of the United States in the palmy days of its Ori- ental trade was second in volume among that of the Western nations . But American statesmen of the early period believed that there was " room enough for our descendants to the ...
... commerce of the United States in the palmy days of its Ori- ental trade was second in volume among that of the Western nations . But American statesmen of the early period believed that there was " room enough for our descendants to the ...
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... Commerce has become the greatest of all political interests . Territories are sought to enlarge commerce , and great armies and navies are maintained to enforce commercial rights in foreign lands . The United States , which had remained ...
... Commerce has become the greatest of all political interests . Territories are sought to enlarge commerce , and great armies and navies are maintained to enforce commercial rights in foreign lands . The United States , which had remained ...
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... commerce , a supply of coal and provisions , and protection for our shipwrecked people . " The American whale industry in the Pacific Ocean about this time was estimated at about $ 17,000,000 . In several instances Ameri- can whalers ...
... commerce , a supply of coal and provisions , and protection for our shipwrecked people . " The American whale industry in the Pacific Ocean about this time was estimated at about $ 17,000,000 . In several instances Ameri- can whalers ...
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... commerce by China . This did not , however , check the out- stretching clutch of the Northern Bear , and Russian influence in Manchuria kept on increas- ing . Japan was now ready to make an active re- sistance . Her attempts to ...
... commerce by China . This did not , however , check the out- stretching clutch of the Northern Bear , and Russian influence in Manchuria kept on increas- ing . Japan was now ready to make an active re- sistance . Her attempts to ...
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... commerce and politics . Japan , a new recruit in the field of commercial and political expansion of the world , must necessarily in- fringe upon the rights of the pioneer nations of the 60 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE POLICY.
... commerce and politics . Japan , a new recruit in the field of commercial and political expansion of the world , must necessarily in- fringe upon the rights of the pioneer nations of the 60 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE POLICY.
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Page 222 - In case neither of the High Contracting Parties should have notified twelve months before the expiration of the said ten years the intention of terminating it, it shall remain binding until the expiration of one year from the day on which either of the High Contracting Parties shall have denounced it. But if, when the date fixed for its expiration arrives, either ally is actually engaged in war, the alliance shall, ipso facto, continue until peace is concluded.
Page 105 - But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts, for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for a universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.
Page 266 - China. 3. They are accordingly firmly resolved reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interest of all powers in China by supporting by all pacific means at their disposal the independence and integrity of China and the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire.
Page 271 - Japanese subjects shall be free to reside and travel in South Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia and to engage in business and in manufacture of any kind whatsoever.
Page 284 - In view of the circumstances of the negotiations which have taken place and which are now pending between the Government of China and the Government of Japan, and of the agreements which have been reached as a result thereof, the Government of the United States has the honor to notify the Government of (the Chinese Republic...
Page 288 - The Governments of the United States and Japan recognize that territorial propinquity creates special relations between countries, and, consequently, the Government of the United States recognizes that Japan has special interests in China, particularly in that part to which her possessions are contiguous.
Page 239 - President of the United States of America, have caused the said Convention to be made public, to the end that the same and every article and clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States and the citizens thereof.
Page 77 - Government that it cannot recognize any agreement or undertaking which has been entered into or which may be entered into between the Governments of Japan and China, impairing the treaty rights of the United States and its citizens in China, the political or territorial integrity of the Republic of China, or the international policy relative to China commonly known as the open door policy.
Page 217 - Japan to take such measures of guidance, control, and protection in Korea as she may deem proper and necessary to safeguard and advance those interests, provided always that such measures are not contrary to the principle of equal opportunities for the commerce and industry of all nations.
Page 223 - If by reason of unprovoked attack or aggressive action, wherever arising, on the part of any other power or powers either contracting party should be involved in war in defense of its territorial rights or special interests mentioned in the preamble of this agreement, the other contracting party will at once come to the assistance of its ally and will conduct the war in common and make peace in mutual agreement with it.