Armed Merchantmen

כריכה קדמית
U.S. Government Printing Office, 1916
 

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מהדורות אחרות - הצג הכל

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עמוד 13 - Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under the enemy's flag. 4. Blockades, in order to be binding, must be effective, that is to say, maintained by a force sufficient really to prevent access to the coast of the enemy.
עמוד 29 - ... general participation" clause in Article 2 of the Hague Convention of 1907. That clause provided: "The provisions contained in the regulations (rules of land warfare) referred to in Article 1 as well as in the present convention do not apply except between contracting powers, and then only if all the belligerents are parties to the convention.
עמוד 35 - Nothing contained in this convention shall be so construed as to require the United States of America to depart from its traditional policy of not intruding upon, interfering with, or entangling itself in the political questions of policy or internal administration of any foreign state; nor shall anything contained in the said convention be construed to imply a relinquishment by the United States of America of its traditional attitude toward purely American questions.
עמוד 3 - That Maritime Law, in time of war, has long been the " subject of deplorable disputes ; " That the uncertainty of the law, and of the duties in " such a matter, gives rise to differences of opinion between " neutrals and belligerents which may occasion serious diffi" culties, and even conflicts ; " That it is consequently advantageous to establish a
עמוד 3 - Privateering is, and remains abolished. 2. The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war. 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under the enemy's flag.
עמוד 1 - ... that the said ship or vessel shall not be employed by such owners to cruise or commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property, of any foreign Prince or State, or of any colony, district, or people, with whom the United States are at peace.
עמוד 9 - Carolina for the Time being, and all others whom it may concern, are to take Notice, and govern themselves accordingly.
עמוד 32 - In sieges and bombardments all necessary steps must be taken to spare, as far as possible, buildings dedicated to religion, art, science, or charitable purposes, historic monuments, hospitals, and places where the sick and wounded are collected, provided they are not being used at the time for military purposes.
עמוד 32 - A belligerent party which violates the provisions of the said Regulations shall, if the case demands, be liable to pay compensation. It shall be responsible for all acts committed by persons forming part of its armed forces.

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