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The treaty was a contract, which, according to our own witnesses, was obtained through a ruler owing power to our war-ships.
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Sumner argues that treaties obtained under duress are invalid and violate international law.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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