THE PEACE CONFERENCE

AT THE HAGUE

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THE PEACE CONFERENCE

AT THE HAGUE

AND ITS BEARINGS ON INTERNATIONAL

LAW AND POLICY

BY

FREDERICK W. HOLLS, D.C.L.

A MEMBER OF THE CONFERENCE FROM THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA

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New York

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BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.

JAN 16 1901

Norwood Press

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To His Majesty

NICHOLAS THE SECOND

EMPEROR OF RUSSIA

THE AUGUST INITIATOR OF THE PEACE CONFERENCE

THIS VOLUME IS, BY PERMISSION

Most Respectfully Dedicated