The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
RIGHT OF PRlVATEERING
Spain Insists Upon Absolute Re-
serve on This Point"
w1LLGRANTLETT OF MARQUE


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traband of War and Gives American
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The government now considers 1t
most indispensable to make absolute
reserve on this point, In order to
MAINTAIN our liberty OF action and
uncontested right to have recourse to
priVateerlnG when we consider 1t OK.
pedlent.
First, by organizing Immediately a
force of cruisers, auxiliary to the navy,
which will be composed of vessels of
our mercantile marine and with equal
distinction in the work of our navy.
Clause l. The state of war existing
between Spain and the United States
annuls the treaty Of peace and amity
of Oct. 81, 1875. and the protocol of Jan.
IL, 1877, and all other agreements,
treaties or conventions in force be-
tween the two countries.
Clause 2. From the publication OF
these presents, 80 days Is granted to all
ships of the United States anchored in
our harbors to take their departure
free from hindrance.
Clause 3. Notwithstanding that Spain
has not adhered to the declaration Of
Paris the government. respecting the
principles of the law of nations, pro-
poses to observe, and hereby orders to |
be observed the following regulations
of maritime law:
l. Neutral flags cover the enemy's
merchandise, except contraband Of
war.
2. Neutral merchandise, except con-
traband of war, is not seizable under
the enemy's flag.
3. A blockade, to be obligatory, must
be effective, viz. it must be maintained
with sufficient force to prevent access
to the enemy's littOral.
4. The Spanish government. uphold
ing its right to grant letters of marque,
will at present confine itself to organ
izing, with the vessels of the mer-
camille marine, force of auxiliary
cruisers, which will cooperate with the
navy, according to the needs of the
campaign, and will be under naval
control.
G. In order to capture the enemy's
ships and confiscate the enemy's mer-
chandise and contraband of war under
whatever form, the auxiliary cruisers
will exercise the right Of search on the
high seas and in the waters under the
enemy's jurisdiction. in accordance
with International law and the reg.ila-
tons which will be published.
6. Defines what is included in con-
traband of war, naming weapons, am
munition. equipments, engines and in
general all the appliances used In war.
7. To be regarded and Judged as
pirates, with all the rigor of the law,
are captains, masters, officers and two
thirds of the crew of vessels which, not
being American, shall commit acts of
war against Spain, even If provided
with letters of marque issued by the
Urgent orders have been issued for
the movement Of various Snanish mem
of-war and vigorous action is antici-
nated Manv Ererch shin ovners and |