The Venezuelan Boundary ControversyPrinceton University Press, 1913 - 122 Seiten |
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... matter of fixing a divisional boundary , still awaited the accept- ance of Great Britain , wrote as follows : The Honorable Earl of Aberdeen may now judge of the surprise of the Government of Ven- ezuela upon learning that in the ...
... matter of fixing a divisional boundary , still awaited the accept- ance of Great Britain , wrote as follows : The Honorable Earl of Aberdeen may now judge of the surprise of the Government of Ven- ezuela upon learning that in the ...
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... matter was first agitated , Lord Aberdeen in- formed the Venezuelan minister that instruc- tions would be sent to the governor of British Guiana directing him to remove the posts which had been placed by Mr. Schomburgk near the Orinoco ...
... matter was first agitated , Lord Aberdeen in- formed the Venezuelan minister that instruc- tions would be sent to the governor of British Guiana directing him to remove the posts which had been placed by Mr. Schomburgk near the Orinoco ...
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... matters claim the attention of Her Majesty's Government , and as he ought not to wait indefinitely , hastens to propose an agree- ment which , if left for a later date , may be difficult to conclude . " It is disappointing to observe ...
... matters claim the attention of Her Majesty's Government , and as he ought not to wait indefinitely , hastens to propose an agree- ment which , if left for a later date , may be difficult to conclude . " It is disappointing to observe ...
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... matter on the ground of strict right would involve so many intricate questions that it would be very unlikely to lead to a satisfactory solution of the question , and they would therefore prefer the alternative " of endeavoring to come ...
... matter on the ground of strict right would involve so many intricate questions that it would be very unlikely to lead to a satisfactory solution of the question , and they would therefore prefer the alternative " of endeavoring to come ...
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... matter the Government of Venezuela can grant by way of friendly arrangement . " Apparently anticipating , as he well might , that the boundary he proposed would fail of acceptance , he suggests that in such case the two governments ...
... matter the Government of Venezuela can grant by way of friendly arrangement . " Apparently anticipating , as he well might , that the boundary he proposed would fail of acceptance , he suggests that in such case the two governments ...
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Seite 103 - ... no statesman, however eminent, and no nation, however powerful, are competent to insert into the code of international law a novel principle which was never recognized before, and which has not since been accepted by the Government of any other country.
Seite 112 - When such report is made and accepted, it will, in my opinion, be the duty of the United States to resist by every means in its power, as a wilful aggression upon its rights and interests, the appropriation by Great Britain of any lands or the exercise of governmental jurisdiction over any territory which after investigation we have determined of right belongs to Venezuela. In making these recommendations I am fully alive to the responsibility incurred, and keenly realize all the consequences that...
Seite 111 - Assuming, however, that the attitude of Venezuela will remain unchanged, the dispute has reached such a stage as to make it now incumbent upon the United States to take measures to determine with sufficient certainty for its justification what is the true divisional line between the Republic of Venezuela and British Guiana. The inquiry to that end should of course be conducted carefully and judicially, and due weight should be given to all available evidence, records, and facts in support of the...
Seite 109 - The Monroe doctrine finds its recognition in those principles of international law which are based upon the theory that every nation shall have its rights protected and its just claims enforced.
Seite 99 - They call for a definite decision upon the point whether Great Britain will consent or will decline to submit the Venezuelan boundary question in its entirety to impartial arbitration. It is the earnest hope of the President that the conclusion will be on the side of arbitration, and that Great Britain will add one more to the conspicuous precedents she has already furnished in favor of that wise and just mode of adjusting international disputes.
Seite 98 - It being clear, therefore, that the United States may legitimately insist upon the merits of the boundary question being determined, it is equally clear that there is but one feasible mode of determining them — viz., peaceful arbitration. The impracticability of any conventional adjustment has been often and thoroughly demonstrated.
Seite 110 - It will be seen from the correspondence herewith submitted that this proposition has been declined by the British Government, upon grounds which in the circumstances seem to me to be far from satisfactory. It is deeply disappointing that such an appeal, actuated by the most friendly feelings...
Seite 87 - The boundary of British Guiana still remains in dispute between Great Britain and Venezuela. Believing that its early settlement, on some just basis alike honorable to both parties, is in the line of our established policy to remove from this hemisphere all causes of difference with powers...
Seite 115 - Venezuela to an equitable settlement. They therefore readily concur in the suggestion that negotiations for this purpose should be opened at Washington without unnecessary delay. I have accordingly empowered Sir Julian Pauncefote to discuss the question either with the representative of Venezuela or with the Government of the United States acting as the friend of Venezuela.
Seite 117 - Guiana, and shall determine the boundary line between the colony of British Guiana and the United States of Venezuela.