International Law and Diplomacy of the Russo-Japanese War e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In view of the importance of the issues involved and the general interest manifested in the subject, perhaps no apology is needed for the appearance of a volume which aims to be a fairly complete history, from the point of view of International Law and Diplomacy, of the Russo Japanese War.<br><br>This great conflict not only aided in the solution of many disputed questions in International Law, but it also gave rise to a number of new precedents and controversies which will materially affect the future conduct of international affairs. It furnished a particularly interesting and important field for the application of those principles governing the rights and duties of neutrals, which are of comparatively recent origin, and to the growth of which the United States has largely contributed. Certain of the rules or customs based upon these principles are still in process of formation, or have not as yet been fully established by the general practice of nations; others are perhaps no longer observed, and are, therefore, of doubtful or waning validity.<br><br>International Law is in a state of constant growth and decay. Its rules are the result of international practice which, although based upon fundamental principles, vary in different times and under different circumstances. The usages observed during the Russo-Japanese War may serve to strengthen such customs as are in a stage of imperfect development, or to weaken still further such as are in a state of decay. In any case, they are an index to the present condition of international morality.