THINGS FORBIDDEN EN WAR.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 714, 21 October 1914, Page 7

THINGS FORBIDDEN EN WAR.

It is not generally realised that the game of war, is hedged round by as many restrictions as a boxing" contest under Queensberry rules. These regulations, which are under the sanction of all the civilised countries of the world, are designed to ensure fair play for the combatants. When it is intended to bombard a place, due notice should be given, so that all women and children may be removed to a place of safety; and every care must •be taken to spare churches and hospitals, as well as charitable or educational buildings. All chaplains, doctors, and nurses are protected in every possible way, and are not to be taken prisoners or in = any way injured. t Any soldier robbing or mutilating an enemy is liable to be shot without trial; and death- is the penalty for wounding or killing a disabled man. The bodies of the enemy arc to be carefully searched before burial, and any articles found on them which might lead to their identification are to be sent to the proper quarters. ' Explosive bullets must not be used, and quarter must be given to the enemy whether he asks for it or not. In an attack on the enemy there must be no concealment of the distinctive signs of the regiments •, ;and the use of poisons for polluting drinking water is strictly forbidden.