...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...respond to the intentions by which their Governments arc animated, than by seeking to introduce into international relations fixed principles in this respect...

...these words : Whereas it has been found that the uncertainty of maritime law in time of war has given rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and belligerents, which may occasion serious misunderstanding?, uud even conflicts ; und whereas the Plenipotentiaries of Great Britain, France,...

...these words : Whereas it has been found that the uncertainty of maritime law in time of war has given rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and belligerents, which may occasion serious misunderstandings, and even conflicts ; and whereas the Plenipotentiaries of Great Britain, France,...

...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...establish a uniform doctrine on so important a point; justed than by seeking to introduce into international relations fixed principles in this respect—...

...duties in such a matter ~!>>s rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and belligerents •iiK-h may occasion serious difficulties and even conflicts...consequently advantageous to establish a uniform doctrine •". *> important a point ; mated than by seeking to introduce into international relations fixe*!...

...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...consequently advantageous to establish a uniform doctrine on ад important a point ; united than by seeking to introduce into international relations fixed principles...

...Paris, the uncertainty of the law and of international duties with regard to such matters may give rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and...occasion serious difficulties and even conflicts. It is with a view to remove beforehand such " difficulties" and to prevent such " conflicts" that I...

...disputes. ' That the uncertainty of the law in such a matter gives rise to differences of opinion, which may occasion serious difficulties and even conflicts....establish a uniform doctrine on so important a point.' The Declaration which follows this preamble (now adopted by forty-six civilised Powers) establishes...

...subject of deplorable disputes, that the uncertainty of the law and of the duties in such a matter give rise to differences of opinion between neutrals and...occasion serious difficulties and even conflicts, that it would be coueequently advantageous to establish a uniform doctrine on so important a point: that the...

...deplorable disputes. That the uncertainty of the law In such a matter gives rise to differences of opinion, which may occasion serious difficulties, and even...establish a uniform doctrine on so important a point." Therefore, as Lord Eussell said, the Governments, in order " to prove the sincerity of their wish to...