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Editorial
August 31, 1914
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
An editorial from the New York World addresses misconceptions in letters suggesting the U.S. would invoke the Monroe Doctrine to stop a German attack on Canada. It clarifies that the Doctrine prohibits territorial alienation but not wartime actions, though annexation would differ.
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IF CANADA WERE ATTACKED.
A curious perverted notion of the Monroe Doctrine is found in various letters to newspapers written by correspondents who assume that the United States would not permit a German attack upon Canada if such an attack were possible.
There is nothing in the Monroe Doctrine that would prevent German troops from marching from one end of Canada to the other if they could get there.
If Germany tried to annex Canada, that would be a different matter.
The Monroe Doctrine does not apply to war. It applies to the alienation of territory. - New York World.
A curious perverted notion of the Monroe Doctrine is found in various letters to newspapers written by correspondents who assume that the United States would not permit a German attack upon Canada if such an attack were possible.
There is nothing in the Monroe Doctrine that would prevent German troops from marching from one end of Canada to the other if they could get there.
If Germany tried to annex Canada, that would be a different matter.
The Monroe Doctrine does not apply to war. It applies to the alienation of territory. - New York World.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Monroe Doctrine
German Attack
Canada
Us Foreign Policy
Territorial Alienation
What entities or persons were involved?
Monroe Doctrine
Germany
Canada
United States
New York World
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Misconceptions About The Monroe Doctrine And German Attacks On Canada
Stance / Tone
Corrective And Explanatory
Key Figures
Monroe Doctrine
Germany
Canada
United States
New York World
Key Arguments
The Monroe Doctrine Does Not Prevent German Troops From Marching Through Canada If Possible.
The Doctrine Applies To The Alienation Of Territory, Not To War.
Annexation Of Canada By Germany Would Violate The Doctrine.