New York State Bar Association
This volume contains the âAddress of Congratulation and Commendation of the New York State Bar Association to His Imperial Majesty, Nicholas II, Emperor of all the Russias, on the Occasion of the Peace Congress at the Hague and Recommending the Creation of an International Court.â Presented in 1899, it reflects the aspirations for international peace and cooperation at the turn of the 20th century, specifically praising Nicholas II’s initiative in convening the Hague Peace Conference. The address advocates for the establishment of a permanent international court to resolve disputes between nations, highlighting the New York State Bar Association’s commitment to the rule of law and peaceful conflict resolution on a global scale. This historical document offers insights into the legal and political thought of the era and the early efforts to build international institutions for maintaining peace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
