Proceedings of the American Society of International Law at Its Annual Meeting (Volume 7-8) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913. Excerpt: ... SECOND SESSION Thursday, April 23, 1914, 2.30 o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Dr. James Brown Scott, Recording Secretary of the Society. The Chairman. The subject this afternoon for discussion is what may be called the Monroe Doctrine in its historical development and application. Last night you had a statement by the President of the Society as to his conception of the Monroe Doctrine, and Mr. Charles Francis Adams, following, gave an account of the genesis of the Monroe Doctrine as he considered it to be. This afternoon we shall discuss the Monroe Doctrine in what may be called its historical manifestations. The subsequent sessions of the Society will deal with various phases and conditions, as distinct from the historical growth, of the doctrine as such. You will note that there are three speakers this afternoon, and each speaker is expected to cover a certain period, more or less artificially chosen; and at the end of each paper there will be a discussion if you so desire, or the discussion may take place at the end of the papers as a whole, this afternoon, if that be your pleasure. The subject as stated in the program is: "Statements, interpretations and applications of the Monroe Doctrine and of more or less allied doctrines." It gives me very great pleasure to introduce Mr. William R. Manning, Adjunct Professor of Spanish-American History, University of Texas, who will deal with the first period, namely, from 1823 to 1845. I will state, before the gentleman begins, that the papers are limited to twenty minutes--but my watch does not keep very good time. Mr. Manning. Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen: Generally speaking, my paper will be principally confined to the first two or three years of the period mentioned, since in that two ...