THE HAGUE CONFERENCE.
The Hague July 1. At the Hague Convention, while the right of belligerent stiies to merchantmen into warships was Acknowledged by several of the Power-!, considerable discussion took place in regard to the confining of conditions oi transformation and procedureBritain submitted the definition "vataeanx de combat" and "vasseaux anxUaires," the latter to include merchantmen employed in the transport of sailors, troops, ammunition, siippli •<■, and despatches. MERCHANT CRUISERS* SCOPE. Received 3rd, 1.2 a.m. The Hague, July 2. Britain at the Peace Convention proposed that an auxiliary cruiser or similar vessel must not sail from a belligerent's port under a merchant flag and convert at sea irtto a warship. It must leave the national port as an acknowledged warship, flying the naval flag. This restriction is aimed at Russia's volunteer fleet.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 3 July 1907, Page 3
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132THE HAGUE CONFERENCE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 3 July 1907, Page 3
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