A Short History of British Colonial PolicyMethuen & Company, 1897 - 503 psl. |
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... concerned , it is the duty of the author to weigh his authorities , and from them to evolve his own story ; but , where we are dealing with the history of opinions , it is desirable , as far as possible , to allow the authorities to ...
... concerned , it is the duty of the author to weigh his authorities , and from them to evolve his own story ; but , where we are dealing with the history of opinions , it is desirable , as far as possible , to allow the authorities to ...
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... concern us , except indirectly , and so far as they illustrate that policy . Viewed from this stand- point , the subject seems to fall into certain main natural divisions which we may term the period of beginnings , the✓ period of ...
... concern us , except indirectly , and so far as they illustrate that policy . Viewed from this stand- point , the subject seems to fall into certain main natural divisions which we may term the period of beginnings , the✓ period of ...
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... concerns . Reasons will be found in the sequel for denying that this movement was in any way connected with a policy of dismemberment : but when this final work was for the most part practically accomplished , the question could no ...
... concerns . Reasons will be found in the sequel for denying that this movement was in any way connected with a policy of dismemberment : but when this final work was for the most part practically accomplished , the question could no ...
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... concern , said Cobden , with foreign nations is to trade with them , but the chief concern of foreign nations appears to be not to trade with us . By dint of protective duties upon imports from abroad , and by bounties on home exports ...
... concern , said Cobden , with foreign nations is to trade with them , but the chief concern of foreign nations appears to be not to trade with us . By dint of protective duties upon imports from abroad , and by bounties on home exports ...
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... concerned , it will be enough if we fix our attention for the most part on the great self - governing Colonies , past and present , in America , Australia , and South Africa , and on the West Indies , although the importance of these ...
... concerned , it will be enough if we fix our attention for the most part on the great self - governing Colonies , past and present , in America , Australia , and South Africa , and on the West Indies , although the importance of these ...
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219 psl. - ... we cheerfully consent to the operation of such acts of the British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America, without their consent.
196 psl. - It is my opinion, that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies. At the same time, I assert the authority of this kingdom over 'the colonies to be sovereign and supreme, in every circumstance of government and legislation whatsoever.
475 psl. - The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
42 psl. - Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
370 psl. - General shall not summon any person to the Senate, except on a further like direction by the Queen on the like recommendation, until each of the three divisions of Canada is represented by twenty-four Senators and no more.
173 psl. - That for these purposes they have power to make laws and lay and levy such general duties, imposts or taxes, as to them shall appear most equal and just (considering the ability and other circumstances of the inhabitants in the several colonies), and such as may be collected with the least inconvenience to the people, rather discouraging luxury, than loading industry with unnecessary burthens...
197 psl. - At the same time let the sovereign authority of this country over the colonies be asserted in as strong terms as can be devised, and be made to extend to every point of legislation whatsoever. That we may bind their trade, confine their manufactures, and exercise every power whatsoever, except that of taking their money out of their pockets without their consent.
340 psl. - We quit this colony under the full assurance that the English Government has nothing more to require of us, and will allow us to govern ourselves without its interference in future.
434 psl. - The South African Republic will conclude no treaty or engagement with any State or nation other than the Orange Free State, nor with any native tribe to the eastward or westward of the Republic, until the same has been approved by her Majesty the Queen.
192 psl. - Resolution, by which it is declared that, towards defraying the necessary Expences of defending, protecting and securing the British Colonies and Plantations in America, it may be proper to charge certain Stamp Duties in the said Colonies and Plantations...