War Referendum: Hearings Before a Subcommittee...on S.J. Res. 84...May 10, 11, 12, 19391939 - 215 páginas |
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Página 10
... adoption of the first 10 amendments , and the thirteenth , fourteenth , and fifteenth amendments , the woman's suffrage amend- ment , and the amendment for the direct election of Senators are all in the same direction as enunciated by ...
... adoption of the first 10 amendments , and the thirteenth , fourteenth , and fifteenth amendments , the woman's suffrage amend- ment , and the amendment for the direct election of Senators are all in the same direction as enunciated by ...
Página 11
... adopted for a couple of years . But I am in favor of embarrassing a President of the United States , because , as I see it , he could in no way be embarrassed if his moves were in the direction of peace , because those moves would not ...
... adopted for a couple of years . But I am in favor of embarrassing a President of the United States , because , as I see it , he could in no way be embarrassed if his moves were in the direction of peace , because those moves would not ...
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... adoption of this amendment to the Constitution , might , nevertheless , vote to have it put up to the people on the theory that they would not want to assume the responsibility themselves denying the people the right to vote on the ...
... adoption of this amendment to the Constitution , might , nevertheless , vote to have it put up to the people on the theory that they would not want to assume the responsibility themselves denying the people the right to vote on the ...
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... adoption of the Ludlow resolution would " revolutionize our historic and con- stitutional treatment of the most important function of our foreign relations . " Under our Constitution the war - making power is specifi- cally conferred ...
... adoption of the Ludlow resolution would " revolutionize our historic and con- stitutional treatment of the most important function of our foreign relations . " Under our Constitution the war - making power is specifi- cally conferred ...
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... adoption of the Ludlow resolution would put an end to this presi- dential power and give " notice to all the world that this people would not fight until long after such outer defenses had been broken through . " This line of reasoning ...
... adoption of the Ludlow resolution would put an end to this presi- dential power and give " notice to all the world that this people would not fight until long after such outer defenses had been broken through . " This line of reasoning ...
Términos y frases comunes
abroad action adopted ALEXANDER WILEY amendment American Legion argument attack believe bill Britain British citizens Colonel TAYLOR committee Constitution Convention declaration of war defense democracy democratic effect enemy engage in warfare England ERNST Europe Executive fact favor fight foreign policy form of government Germany gress HARTMANN hear House important interest invasion involved keep land power legislation Ludlow amendment Ludlow resolution matter means Members of Congress ment military mind Monroe Doctrine Morris Ernst national referendum naval Navy neutrality peace position power to declare present President propaganda proposal question RAUSHENBUSH refer Representative LUDLOW Representative RANDOLPH sea power seems Senator BORAH Senator HATCH Senator La Follette Senator MILLER Senator NYE Senator WILEY SISSON situation statement Stimson subcommittee submit TANSILL thing tion United UNITED STATES SENATE vote voters war referendum war-referendum warfare overseas wars Washington Western Hemisphere
Pasajes populares
Página 132 - 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; and also to use like diligence to prevent the departure from its jurisdiction of any vessel intended to cruise or carry on war as above, such vessel having been specially adapted, in whole or in part, within such jurisdiction, to warlike use.
Página 132 - 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...
Página 132 - 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.
Página 89 - It may, in the next place, be asked, perhaps, Supposing all this to be true, what can we do ? Are we to go to war ? Are we to interfere in the Greek cause, or any other European cause? Are we to endanger our pacific relations ? No, certainly not. What, then, the question recurs, remains for us ? If we will not endanger our own peace, if we will neither furnish armies, nor navies, to the cause which we think the just one, what is there within our power ? Sir, this reasoning mistakes the age. The time...
Página 90 - Moral causes come into consideration, in proportion as the progress of knowledge is advanced; and the public opinion of the civilized world is rapidly gaining an ascendency over mere brutal force. It is already able to oppose the most formidable obstruction to the progress of injustice and oppression; and as it grows more intelligent and more intense, it will be more and more formidable. It...
Página 109 - Railway Carmen of America International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen of America National Organization Masters, Mates, and Pilots of America National Marine Engineers...
Página 174 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances, for extraordinary emergencies.
Página 109 - International Association of Machinists. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America. International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers, and Helpers.
Página 158 - That the right of each Government to maintain in the future such position as it may deem appropriate with respect to the legality or illegality under international law of measures such as those giving rise to claims covered by the immediately preceding paragraph is fully reserved, it being specifically understood that the juridical position of neither Government is prejudiced by the present agreement.