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Jewish Rights at International Congresses Max James Kohler,Jewish Publication Society of America No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 30 - His Imperial Majesty the Sultan, having, in his constant solicitude for the -welfare of his subjects, issued a firman which, while ameliorating their condition without distinction of religion or of race, records his generous intentions towards the Christian population of his empire, and wishing to give a further proof of his sentiments in that respect, has resolved to communicate to the contracting parties the said firman, emanating spontaneously from his sovereign will.
Page 46 - In Roumania the difference of religious creeds and confessions shall not be alleged against any person as a ground for exclusion or incapacity in matters relating to the enjoyment of civil and political rights, admission to public employments, functions, and honors, or the exercise of the various professions and industries in any locality whatsoever.
Page 16 - Jewish religion in Germany, and shall pay particular attention to the measures by which the enjoyment of civil rights shall be secured and guaranteed to them in the Confederated States, upon condition, however, of their submitting to all the obligations imposed upon other citizens. In the meantime, the privileges already granted to this sect by any particular State shall be secured to them.
Page 46 - The freedom and outward exercise of all forms of worship are assured to all, and no hindrance shall be offered either to the hierarchical organization of the various communions or to their relations with their spiritual chiefs.
Page 32 - ... Moldavians and Wallachians shall be equal in the eye of the law and with regard to taxation, and shall be equally admissible to public employments in both Principalities. Their individual liberty shall be guaranteed. No one can be detained, arrested, or prosecuted but in conformity with the law. No one can be deprived of his property unless legally for causes of public interest and on payment of indemnification. Moldavians and Wallachians of all Christian confessions shall equally enjoy political...
Page 30 - Hand, and in conformity with the Tanzimat, to all the subjects of my Empire, without distinction of classes or of religion, for the security of their persons and property, and the preservation of their honour, are to-day confirmed and consolidated, and efficacious measures shall be taken in order that they may have their full and entire effect.
Page 50 - ... these articles at the time when the treaty was signed. Her Majesty's Government will, however, consult with the other Powers as to the policy of reaffirming in some way the provisions of the Treaty of Berlin for the protection of the religious and other liberties of the minorities in the territories referred to, when the question of giving formal recognition by the Powers to the recent territorial changes in the Balkan peninsula is raised.
Page 29 - Wallachlans, without exception, shall be admissible to public employments. XVIII. All classes of the population, without any distinction of birth or religion, shall enjoy equality of civil rights, and particularly of the right of property, in every shape...
Page 29 - However, Gregory Ghika, prince of Moldavia, made representations to the Congress of Paris to the effect that the execution of this principle,
Page 50 - The articles of the Treaty of Berlin to which you refer are in no way abrogated by the territorial changes in the Near East, and remain as binding as they have been hitherto, as regards all territories covered by these articles at the time when the treaty was signed. Her Majesty's...