Reports of the First Conference, Held at Brussels, 1873, and of the Second Conference, Held at Geneva, 1874 (Volume 10) (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. 1903. Excerpt: ... millions of men now maintained to settle the disputes of nations by the bayonet and the broadsword. In the discussion that followed, Senor Marcoartu (who presented a draft "declaration relative to the solution of international differences"), Dr. Thompson, and others took part. Judge James D. Daly then read a paper entitled "An Outline of the Kise and Progress of International Law." Dr. Miles read the following paper, contributed by Judge Emory Washburn, of Harvard University: --The Feasibility Of An International Code. A Congress of wise and eminent jurists, publicists, and civilians, from different nationalities, at a central point in Europe, is an event which calls for something more than a passing remark, and when we are reminded of the purposes for which they come together, as well as the character of the men who compose it, its importance can hardly be exaggerated. The central idea of this august assembly is nothing less than the fellowship of nations under the dominion of Law, in the bonds of Peace. The vastness of the field embraced in such a schemejf taken in connection with the fact that this Congress comes together without the pretence of any delegated authority from the States it represents, and the magnitude of the cause in which it is engaged, suggest a grave inquiry, in which many will be disposed to indulge, how far the undertaking is a feasible one, and how much of the confidence of its friends is to be ascribed to the zeal of an ill-regulated enthusiasm. The leading purpose for which this Congress is convened, as understood by its friends, is to devise some plan by which a Code of International Law may be presented to the world, by which the intercourse and relations of nations with each other may be regulated in peace as well as in war. T...