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Manual of Public International Law

Manual of Public International Law Downloaded from https://academic.oup.com/ajcl/article/17/3/492/2585481 by DeepDyve user on 30 September 2020 49 2 THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW [Vol. 17 is full of examples where the will of small States was suitably twisted so as not to stand in the way of some big-power deal. The author also questions the legitimacy of the government of Red China. H e is certainly right when he declares it to be the offspring of a conspiracy by the USSR against the Nationalist Government. Yet, at least until the "cultural revolution," there did not exist any doubt as to the effectivity of this regime in mainland China. The actions of the USSR in China from 1921 to 1949 may well have constituted an international delinquency, yet, unfortunately, the principle ex injuria jus non oritur is applicable in inter­ national law only with very serious qualifications. If we would disregard effectivity completely, we would soon move in an artificial world of our own. This does not mean that I would clamor for granting Red China a seat in the Security Council. It may be sound policy to keep them outside the fold. I merely wish to sound a warning against assuming that everything has been settled when we accept the autlior's conclusion that the origins of the Red Chinese government were illegal. ELEMENTS OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PRACTICE. By Melquiades J. Gamboa. A Glossary, with a Foreword by Carlos P. Romulo. Manila, Philippines: Central Book Supply, Inc.; New York: Oceana Publications, Inc. 1967. Pp . xxxv, 489. Reviewed by Ignaz Seidl-Hohenveldern* Th e author, a former Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines, has given us a book of eminent practical value. In alphabetical order he gives short, precise and reliable information on many points which may bewilder a young attache. This information is supplied and supplemented by short quotations from treaties and other official documents. Due to their practical importance for the day-to-day life of diplomatic personnel, the relevant provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations are quoted verbatim under the relevant keywords. Other useful information is given in respect to inter­ national organizations, their purposes and structures. Also included is infor­ mation on recent causes celebres of diplomatic practice and on cases before the International Court of Justice. For a future edition I should suggest that at least the more important entries should be supplemented by some very summary bibliographic hints. MANUAL OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW. Edited by M. S0rensen. London, Melbourne, and Toronto: McMillan; New York: St. Martin's, 1968. Pp. lxv,930. Supplement This book, reviewed at 16 Am.J.Comp. L., 452 (1968) is available in developing countries (excluding Europe and North America) in a paper back edition for U.S. $2.10, or the equivalent in local currency. * Professor of International Law, University of Cologne. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Comparative Law Oxford University Press

Manual of Public International Law

American Journal of Comparative Law , Volume 17 (3) – Jul 1, 1969
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Downloaded from https://academic.oup.com/ajcl/article/17/3/492/2585481 by DeepDyve user on 30 September 2020 49 2 THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW [Vol. 17 is full of examples where the will of small States was suitably twisted so as not to stand in the way of some big-power deal. The author also questions the legitimacy of the government of Red China. H e is certainly right when he declares it to be the offspring of a conspiracy by the USSR against the Nationalist Government. Yet, at least until the "cultural revolution," there did not exist any doubt as to the effectivity of this regime in mainland China. The actions of the USSR in China from 1921 to 1949 may well have constituted an international delinquency, yet, unfortunately, the principle ex injuria jus non oritur is applicable in inter­ national law only with very serious qualifications. If we would disregard effectivity completely, we would soon move in an artificial world of our own. This does not mean that I would clamor for granting Red China a seat in the Security Council. It may be sound policy to keep them outside the fold. I merely wish to sound a warning against assuming that everything has been settled when we accept the autlior's conclusion that the origins of the Red Chinese government were illegal. ELEMENTS OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PRACTICE. By Melquiades J. Gamboa. A Glossary, with a Foreword by Carlos P. Romulo. Manila, Philippines: Central Book Supply, Inc.; New York: Oceana Publications, Inc. 1967. Pp . xxxv, 489. Reviewed by Ignaz Seidl-Hohenveldern* Th e author, a former Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines, has given us a book of eminent practical value. In alphabetical order he gives short, precise and reliable information on many points which may bewilder a young attache. This information is supplied and supplemented by short quotations from treaties and other official documents. Due to their practical importance for the day-to-day life of diplomatic personnel, the relevant provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations are quoted verbatim under the relevant keywords. Other useful information is given in respect to inter­ national organizations, their purposes and structures. Also included is infor­ mation on recent causes celebres of diplomatic practice and on cases before the International Court of Justice. For a future edition I should suggest that at least the more important entries should be supplemented by some very summary bibliographic hints. MANUAL OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW. Edited by M. S0rensen. London, Melbourne, and Toronto: McMillan; New York: St. Martin's, 1968. Pp. lxv,930. Supplement This book, reviewed at 16 Am.J.Comp. L., 452 (1968) is available in developing countries (excluding Europe and North America) in a paper back edition for U.S. $2.10, or the equivalent in local currency. * Professor of International Law, University of Cologne.

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