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 Works of William H. Seward - Page 192by William Henry Seward - 1884Full view - About this book
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...today the rules that the nations profess to follow. The second of the rules of this Declaration ran, "The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war" ; and rule three read, "Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable... | |
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