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... Italian in the service of Spain , to be the first scientific discoverer and explorer of the New World . Almost immediately he was followed by John Cabot in 1497 , sailing in behalf of England . Thus , more than four centuries ago , was ...
... Italian in the service of Spain , to be the first scientific discoverer and explorer of the New World . Almost immediately he was followed by John Cabot in 1497 , sailing in behalf of England . Thus , more than four centuries ago , was ...
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... Italian miles . The transgressor's vessel is subject to confiscation , along with the whole cargo . " - By this time the Spanish claims in this part of the world had been extinguished by the treaty of 1819 with the United States . That ...
... Italian miles . The transgressor's vessel is subject to confiscation , along with the whole cargo . " - By this time the Spanish claims in this part of the world had been extinguished by the treaty of 1819 with the United States . That ...
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... Italy . Yet , from 1818 to 1827 , the guiding spirit of Europe was Prince Metternich , minister of Austria . To his mind the salvation of Europe depended upon the principle of " legitimacy " ; that is , that nations were bound to obey ...
... Italy . Yet , from 1818 to 1827 , the guiding spirit of Europe was Prince Metternich , minister of Austria . To his mind the salvation of Europe depended upon the principle of " legitimacy " ; that is , that nations were bound to obey ...
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... Italy , or foresee the storm which burst upon Europe in the year 1848. American democ- racy , in some instances preached by Europeans who had 116 [ 1783- THE MONROE DOCTRINE - (1845-1849) Americanism in Europe (1830-1851)
... Italy , or foresee the storm which burst upon Europe in the year 1848. American democ- racy , in some instances preached by Europeans who had 116 [ 1783- THE MONROE DOCTRINE - (1845-1849) Americanism in Europe (1830-1851)
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... Italy expressed a willingness to take part . Austria , France , and England hesitated . Spain , how- ever , took warning , dealt directly with the United States , and promised such reforms in Cuba as would put an end to the revo- lution ...
... Italy expressed a willingness to take part . Austria , France , and England hesitated . Spain , how- ever , took warning , dealt directly with the United States , and promised such reforms in Cuba as would put an end to the revo- lution ...
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Page 318 - Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in America, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of an international police power.
Page 67 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America. This difference proceeds from that which exists in their respective governments.
Page 11 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world — so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements.
Page 68 - Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same; which is not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers...
Page 68 - It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can any one believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord.
Page 124 - Canal ; agreeing that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same, or in the vicinity thereof, or occupy, or fortify, or colonize, or assume or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito Coast, or any part of Central America...
Page 209 - That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination, when that is accomplished, to leave the government and control of the island to its people.
Page 203 - To-day the United States is practically sovereign on this continent, and its fiat is law upon the subjects to which it confines its interposition.
Page 67 - It was stated at the commencement of the last session that a great effort was then making in Spain and Portugal to improve the condition of the people of those countries, and that it appeared to be conducted with extraordinary moderation. It need scarcely be remarked that the result has been so far very different from what was then anticipated. Of events in that quarter of the globe with which we have so much intercourse and from which we derive our origin, we have always...
Page 11 - Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.