These are conditions precedent, not to be avoided without open offence to a friendly power, and open violation of that International Law which is the guardian of the world’s peace, even if there be not another condition precedent which civilization in this age will require.
Sumner outlines the necessary conditions for justifying recognition of a new government in international law.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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