Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX IV 1909 International Naval Conference Signed at London February 26, 1909; ratification advised by the Senate April 24, 1912 The text of this convention is taken from the copy printed for the use of the Senate of the United States. Translation DECLARATION CONCERNING THE LAWS OF NAVAL WARFARE "His Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia; the President of the United States of America; His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary; His Majesty the King of Spain; the President of the French Republic; His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Emperor of India; His Majesty the King of Italy; His Majesty the Emperor of Japan; Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands; His Majesty the Emperor of All the Russias. "Having regard to the terms in which the British Government invited various Powers to meet in conference in order to arrive at an agreement as to what are the generally recognized rules of international law within the meaning of Article 7 of the Convention of 18th October, 1907, relative to the establishment of an International Prize-Court; "Recognizing all the advantages which an agreement as to the said rules would, in the unfortunate event of a naval war, present, both as regards peaceful commerce and as regards the belligerents and their diplomatic relations with neutral Governments; "Having regard to the divergence often found in the methods by which it is sought to apply in practice the general principles of international law; "Animated by the desire to insure henceforward a greater measure of uniformity in this respect; "Hoping that a work so important to the common welfare will meet with general...