Manual of International Law, for the Use of Navies, Colonies and ConsulatesW. B. Whittingham & Company, 1884 - International law |
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... Majesty , being a British subject , within or without Her Majesty's dominions , accepts any commission from a foreign State at war with any foreign State at peace with Her Majesty , or , whether a British subject or not , within Her ...
... Majesty , being a British subject , within or without Her Majesty's dominions , accepts any commission from a foreign State at war with any foreign State at peace with Her Majesty , or , whether a British subject or not , within Her ...
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... Majesty's subjects who might be resident in Russia to return to their own country within the term of six weeks . In 1870 , at the commencement of the Franco - German War , the North German Confederation declared , that French merchant ...
... Majesty's subjects who might be resident in Russia to return to their own country within the term of six weeks . In 1870 , at the commencement of the Franco - German War , the North German Confederation declared , that French merchant ...
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... Majesty's dominions , to any port not blockaded , any cargo or goods , -not being contraband of war or not requiring ... Majesty , and the subjects or citizens of any neutral or friendly State shall and may , during and notwithstanding ...
... Majesty's dominions , to any port not blockaded , any cargo or goods , -not being contraband of war or not requiring ... Majesty , and the subjects or citizens of any neutral or friendly State shall and may , during and notwithstanding ...
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... Majesty's enemies . An Ionian subject was held to be in the same position as a British subject , and his vessel was condemned by an English Prize Court , for trading with Russia during the above - mentioned war . The San Spiridione . 2 ...
... Majesty's enemies . An Ionian subject was held to be in the same position as a British subject , and his vessel was condemned by an English Prize Court , for trading with Russia during the above - mentioned war . The San Spiridione . 2 ...
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... Majesty will waive the right of seizing enemy's property laden on board a neutral vessel , unless it be contraband of war . It is not Her Majesty's intention to claim the confiscation of neutral property , not being contraband of war ...
... Majesty will waive the right of seizing enemy's property laden on board a neutral vessel , unless it be contraband of war . It is not Her Majesty's intention to claim the confiscation of neutral property , not being contraband of war ...
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Page 36 - Britain hereby, declare, that neither the one nor the other will ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said ship-canal ; agreeing that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same or in the vicinity thereof, or occupy, or fortify, or colonize, or assume or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast, or any part of Central America...
Page 368 - Secondly, not to permit or suffer either belligerent to make use of its ports or waters as the. base of naval operations against the other, or for the purpose of the renewal or augmentation of military supplies or arms, or the recruitment of men. Thirdly, to exercise due diligence in its own ports and waters, and, as to all persons within its jurisdiction, to prevent any violation of the foregoing obligations and duties.
Page 26 - ... employed in the service of any foreign Prince, State, or Potentate, or of any foreign colony, province, or part of any province or people...
Page 343 - 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 difficulties, and even conflicts...
Page 367 - A neutral government is bound — "First, to use due diligence to prevent the fitting out, arming, or equipping, within its jurisdiction, of any vessel which it has reasonable ground to believe is intended to cruise or to carry on war against a power with which it is at peace...
Page 59 - Replace the patient on the face, raising and supporting the chest well on a folded coat or other article of dress. Turn the body very gently on the side and a little beyond and then briskly on the face, back again ; repeating these measures cautiously, efficiently, and perseveringly about fifteen times in the minute, or once every four or five seconds, occasionally varying the side.
Page 38 - In faith whereof, we, the respective Plenipotentiaries, have signed this treaty and have hereunto affixed our seals. Done in duplicate at Paris, the tenth day of December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight.
Page 551 - A spy who, after rejoining the army to which he belongs, is subsequently captured by the enemy, is treated as a prisoner of war, and incurs no responsibility for his previous acts of espionage. Chapter III — Flags of Truce Art. 32. A person is regarded as bearing a flag of truce who has been authorized by one of the belligerents to enter into communication with the other, and who advances bearing a white flag.
Page 17 - Section in respect of such building or equipping if he satisfies the conditions following (that is to say) : 1. If forthwith, upon a Proclamation of Neutrality being issued by Her Majesty, he gives Notice to the Secretary of State that he is so building, causing to be built, or equipping such Ship, and furnishes such Particulars of the Contract and of any matters relating to, or done, or to be done under the Contract as may be required by the Secretary of State : 2.
Page 35 - Powers, signed a' declaration affirming it to be " an essential principle of the law of nations that no Power can liberate itself from the engagements of a treaty, nor modify the stipulations thereof, unless with the consent of the contracting parties by means of an amicable arrangement.