Manual of International Law: For the Use of Navies, Colonies and Consulates, Volume 2M. Nyhoff, 1884 - International law |
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... effect of the terms used , and the circumstances under which the engagement was entered into . He divides things promised into three classes , favourable , odious and mixed . Favourable pro- mises are those which carry in them an ...
... effect of the terms used , and the circumstances under which the engagement was entered into . He divides things promised into three classes , favourable , odious and mixed . Favourable pro- mises are those which carry in them an ...
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... effect should be rejected . 9th . Vague and obscure ex- pressions should be interpreted in such a manner as to agree with the terms which are clear and without ambiguity . 10th . The whole treaty must be considered together , and an ...
... effect should be rejected . 9th . Vague and obscure ex- pressions should be interpreted in such a manner as to agree with the terms which are clear and without ambiguity . 10th . The whole treaty must be considered together , and an ...
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... effect , or can no more produce a claim , than a design or intention which does not exist . Hence , the way to ascertain our claims , as they arise from promises or contracts , is to collect the meaning and intention of the pro- miser ...
... effect , or can no more produce a claim , than a design or intention which does not exist . Hence , the way to ascertain our claims , as they arise from promises or contracts , is to collect the meaning and intention of the pro- miser ...
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... effect is given to the exception . 3. If a penalty for non - observance is attached to one of two prohibitory stipulations and not to the other , or if a more severe penalty is attached to one than the other , preference is given to ...
... effect is given to the exception . 3. If a penalty for non - observance is attached to one of two prohibitory stipulations and not to the other , or if a more severe penalty is attached to one than the other , preference is given to ...
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... effect a restitution of all fruits and profits received , as also compensation for all losses . The relief is also of effect against third parties which are bene- fitted by the contract or obligation . By fear is meant serious personal ...
... effect a restitution of all fruits and profits received , as also compensation for all losses . The relief is also of effect against third parties which are bene- fitted by the contract or obligation . By fear is meant serious personal ...
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Page 390 - Secondly, not to permit or suffer either belligerent to make use of its ports or waters as the. base of naval operations against the other, or for the purpose of the renewal or augmentation of military supplies or arms, or the recruitment of men. Thirdly, to exercise due diligence in its own ports and waters, and, as to all persons within its jurisdiction, to prevent any violation of the foregoing obligations and duties.
Page 65 - ... as soon as possible after the expiration of such period of twenty-four hours, without permitting her to take in supplies beyond what may be necessary for her immediate use...
Page 65 - ... no coal shall be again supplied to any such ship of war or privateer, in the same or any other port...
Page 33 - Britain take advantage of any intimacy, or use any alliance, connection, or influence that either may possess, with any State or Government through whose territory the said canal may pass, for the purpose of acquiring or holding, directly or indirectly, for the citizens or subjects of the one any rights or advantages in regard to commerce or navigation through the said canal which shall not be offered on the same terms to the citizens or subjects of the other.
Page 365 - That Maritime Law, in time of war, has long been the subject of deplorable disputes ; That the uncertainty of the law, and of the duties in such a matter, gives rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and belligerents, which may occasion serious difficulties, and even conflicts...
Page 33 - In order to secure the construction of the said canal, the contracting parties engage that if any such canal shall be undertaken upon fair and equitable terms by any parties having the authority of the local government or governments through whose territory the same may pass, then the persons employed in making the said canal, and their property used, or to be used for that object, shall be protected, from the commencement of the said canal to its completion, by the governments of the United States...
Page 32 - America ; nor will either make use of any protection which either affords or may afford, or any alliance which either has or may have, to or with any State or People for the purpose of erecting or maintaining any such fortifications, or of occupying, fortifying, or colonizing Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito Coast or any jiart of Central America, or of assuming or exercising dominion over the same...
Page 52 - He shall be guilty of an offence against this Act, and shall be punishable by fine and imprisonment, or either of such punishments, at the discretion of the Court before which the offender is convicted; and imprisonment, if awarded, may be either with or without hard labour.
Page 34 - ... that of constructing and maintaining the said canal as a ship communication between the two oceans, for the benefit of mankind, on equal terms to all, and of protecting the same...
Page 389 - A neutral government is bound — "First, to use due diligence to prevent the fitting out, arming, or equipping, within its jurisdiction, of any vessel which it has reasonable ground to believe is intended to cruise or to carry on war against a power with which it is at peace...