In harmony with this rule, when Nice and Savoy voted on the question of annexion to France, the French army was punctiliously withdrawn from the borders,--all of which was in simple obedience to International Ethics; but, instead of any such obedience, our war-ships have hovered with constant menace on the whole coast.
Sumner criticizes the U.S. for not adhering to international ethics by maintaining a military presence during annexation discussions.
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