BY JAMES FULTON ZIMMERMAN, M. A. SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THE FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK 1925 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS RESEARCH on the subject of this dissertation was begun in September 1923. In the Spring of 1924 the materials collected were carefully examined by Professor John Bassett Moore, who not only offered suggestions for additional research, but also advised as to general literary form. Professor J. P. Chamberlain and Dr. Julius Goebel, Jr., have carefully read and criticized the manuscript, making numerous constructive suggestions both as to form and content. Many individuals in the libraries consulted, and others acting in secretarial capacities rendered helpful service. To each one who gave assistance the author is deeply grateful. To Professors Moore and Goebel he is under lasting obligations. 7] 7 |