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... constitutional government , consisting of a cabinet , a legislative assembly known as the Diet , and a civil bureaucracy composed of the chiefs of the various administrative departments and their subordinates . This is the government ...
... constitutional government , consisting of a cabinet , a legislative assembly known as the Diet , and a civil bureaucracy composed of the chiefs of the various administrative departments and their subordinates . This is the government ...
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... constitutional government functions through the cabinet , and , in its relations with foreign nations , through the foreign office , being represented abroad by regularly accredited ambassadors , ministers , and consuls . The invisible ...
... constitutional government functions through the cabinet , and , in its relations with foreign nations , through the foreign office , being represented abroad by regularly accredited ambassadors , ministers , and consuls . The invisible ...
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... constitutional monarchy , the emperor is vested with virtually abso- lute power . But it should be added that his abso- lutism has never degenerated into despotism or tyranny . In fact , he is more or less a figurehead so far as the ...
... constitutional monarchy , the emperor is vested with virtually abso- lute power . But it should be added that his abso- lutism has never degenerated into despotism or tyranny . In fact , he is more or less a figurehead so far as the ...
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... land and sea . He occupies much the same position in the invisible government that the premier does in the constitutional government . The only superior authority recognized by the premier is the emperor ; the only superior JAPAN 43.
... land and sea . He occupies much the same position in the invisible government that the premier does in the constitutional government . The only superior authority recognized by the premier is the emperor ; the only superior JAPAN 43.
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... constitutional provision that these posts can be held only by military and naval men of high rank , their incumbents always represent the military party and can be depended upon to consistently oppose any pol- icy 44 ASIA AT THE CROSSROADS.
... constitutional provision that these posts can be held only by military and naval men of high rank , their incumbents always represent the military party and can be depended upon to consistently oppose any pol- icy 44 ASIA AT THE CROSSROADS.
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Page 351 - To use their influence for the purpose of effectually establishing and maintaining the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations throughout the territory of China...
Page 354 - Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall remain deposited in the archives of the Government of the United States of America. Duly certified copies thereof shall be transmitted by that Government to the Governments of the other signatory states. IN FAITH WHEREOF the representatives of the Governments of the United Nations have signed the present Charter.
Page 354 - The present Treaty shall be ratified by the Contracting Powers in accordance with their respective constitutional methods and shall take effect on the date of the deposit of all the ratifications, which shall take place at Washington as soon as possible.
Page 351 - With a view to applying more effectually the principles of the Open Door or equality of opportunity in China for the trade and industry of all nations...
Page 249 - In view of the circumstances of the negotiations which have taken place and which are now pending between the Government of China and the Government of Japan and of the agreements which have been reached as a result thereof, the Government of the United States has the honor to notify the Government of the Chinese Republic...
Page 353 - The Contracting Powers agree that, whenever a situation arises which in the opinion of any one of them involves the application of the stipulations of the present Treaty, and renders desirable discussion of such application, there shall be full and frank communication between the Contracting Powers concerned.
Page 250 - Government of any special rights or privileges that would affect the independence or teritorial integrity of China or that would deny to the subjects or citizens of any country the full enjoyment of equal opportunity in the commerce and industry of China.
Page 350 - Who, having communicated to each other their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows: ARTICLE I...
Page 360 - The United States of America, Belgium, the British Empire, China, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and Portugal...
Page 351 - To refrain from taking advantage of conditions in China in order to seek special rights or privileges which would abridge the rights of subjects or citizens of friendly States, and from countenancing action inimical to the security of such States.