Debates in the British Parliament 1911-1912 on the Declaration of London and the Naval Prize Bill |
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... reason we are surely right if we regard these questions with a more critical eye than other powers regard them . This country , owing to its insular position , is entirely dependent upon sea - borne supplies . We are constantly told ...
... reason we are surely right if we regard these questions with a more critical eye than other powers regard them . This country , owing to its insular position , is entirely dependent upon sea - borne supplies . We are constantly told ...
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... reasons for withdrawing the notice that is down in my name for to - morrow night with reference to the Declara- tion of London — namely : To call attention to some of the reasons why the Declaration of London should not be ratified ...
... reasons for withdrawing the notice that is down in my name for to - morrow night with reference to the Declara- tion of London — namely : To call attention to some of the reasons why the Declaration of London should not be ratified ...
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... reasons why , in the opinion as expressed by large sections of our business com- munity , the Declaration of London should not be ratified . Although I am most strongly in favor of international agreements which have as their end the ...
... reasons why , in the opinion as expressed by large sections of our business com- munity , the Declaration of London should not be ratified . Although I am most strongly in favor of international agreements which have as their end the ...
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... reason it was not accepted by the United States at the time was because of their objection to privateering being forbidden . They had no objection to the other rules ; and since that time , being no longer dependent on their mer ...
... reason it was not accepted by the United States at the time was because of their objection to privateering being forbidden . They had no objection to the other rules ; and since that time , being no longer dependent on their mer ...
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... reason for threatening war or making war with the belligerent of whose conduct he complains except in extreme cases of abuse of powers . The risk of war has been sometimes incurred through the incautious act of a naval officer . If he ...
... reason for threatening war or making war with the belligerent of whose conduct he complains except in extreme cases of abuse of powers . The risk of war has been sometimes incurred through the incautious act of a naval officer . If he ...
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Page 693 - Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Emperor of India, His Majesty the King of Italy, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, the President of the...
Page 706 - The transfer of an enemy vessel to a neutral flag, effected after the outbreak of hostilities, is void unless it is proved that such transfer was not made in order to evade the consequences to which an enemy vessel, as such, is exposed.
Page 700 - Oil seeds and nuts; copra. (3) Rubber,, resins, gums, and lacs; hops. (4) Raw hides and horns, bones, and ivory. (5) Natural and artificial manures, including nitrates and phosphates for agricultural purposes. (6) Metallic ores.
Page 695 - ARTICLE 7. In circumstances of distress, acknowledged by an officer of the blockading force, a neutral vessel may enter a place under blockade and subsequently leave it, provided that she has neither discharged nor shipped any cargo there.
Page 696 - If the operations of the blockading Power, or of the naval authorities acting in its name, do not tally with the particulars, -which, in accordance with Article 9 (1) and (2), must be inserted in the declaration of blockade, the declaration is void and a new declaration is necessary in order to make the blockade operative.
Page 694 - His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary...
Page 413 - A neutral Government is bound to employ the means at its disposal to prevent the fitting out or arming of any vessel within its jurisdiction which it has reason to believe is intended to cruise, or engage in hostile operations, against a Power with which that Government is at peace.
Page 702 - The vessel is deemed to be aware of the existence of a state of war if she left an enemy port subsequently to the outbreak of hostilities...
Page 413 - ... carry on war against a power with which it is at peace ; and also to use like diligence to prevent the departure from its jurisdiction of any vessel intended to cruise or carry on war as above, such vessel having been specially adapted, in whole or in part, within such jurisdiction, to warlike use.
Page 713 - Act any action, prosecution, or other proceeding is commenced in the United Kingdom against any person for any act done in pursuance, or execution, or intended execution of any Act of Parliament, or of any public duty or authority, or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of any such Act, duty, or authority...