The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-01
DUEL CODE FOR NATIONS.
American Plan of Mediation Is Generally
Approved.
SPECIAL Gable Despatch 10 THr srS.

The HAGUE. May 81 The arbitration and
mediation proposals OF England and the United
States we're formally introduced this afternoon
to the select committee which was gathered in
the Sales des Treves The American scheme
does not differ much from the English. the
chief difference being that 1t provides for one
instead of two mem bers from each country to
compose the tribunal OF arbitration, these
members to be chosen by n majority Of the SUI
preme Court Judges OF each nation The tri-
hunal will have central seat
The American scheme leaves to the court the
right to fix its own rules. but the American
delegates are willing to accept IN this matter
the Russian proposals. The expenses will be
divided among the parties to the arbitration.
The whole institution will be voluntary
and not obligatory. but the tribunal will
not sit unless both parties have sGnitlod that
they will accept its decision. The tribunal will
become fact when nine powers have given
their adherence to it, Eight Of thes" powers
must be European and American. and four Of
them must be sgnatcrCs Of the Paris dcrlara-
ton Of 1856. The committee will discuss the
proposals on Friday.
The whole third commission will meet on
Monday to debate mediation. on which the
Americans have also submitted n proposal.
which will undoubtedly have universal SUI
port. The plan Of mediation is wholly of
AultTlchll blleIll II II'NIu lpI we dipIll'I
of the method that obtains in personal ducls.
II a conflict arises between two nations each
will appoint another nation as second or
assistant to try to prevent hostilities. These
assistants will have all the facts IN the
dispute submitted to them within thirty days
and will then try to mediate. II they ar" uu-
successful and war is inevitable the medating
powers will continue to act without intrudinG
on tine rights OF the disputants. with the view
to stopping hostilities as soon as possible If
honor is satisfied or the opportunity favorable
Tho litgants will have the right to a rehcar-
ing of the case before the same Judges within
| three months after notification Of the trib-
| unal's decision on alleging newly discovered
| evidence.
The American project is accompanied 10y tie
following memorandum:
The proposal herewith submitted takes it,
| form rs n solution looking to action out sid"
| the conference. The proposal shows the car
nest desire OF the President of tn" Initcd
| States for permanent international trib-
| una, for the conduct OF arbitration tao
| tween nations. and the Willingness OF the
| Prcsiien' to aid IN thn establishment Of
| such a tribunal upon the general lines indi-
| Gated The Commissioners from the United
! States are ready. without insisting upon tho
| form of their own resolutions. to try to develop
| the proposals heretofore submitted to the CON
| ference, so that they shall embOdy what is
essential in this plan 1t seems to the United
| States Commissioners that it ought not to lie
difficult to associate with the several prOpO- alo.
ns they may eventually be developed for mcdi-
alton in various forms OF international inquiry
| and arbitration by special arranE ameut plan
| for permanent tribunal OF arbitration which
will embody what is essential in tho American
| resolution
| The naval section had an animated discus
| sion to-day on submarine boats. The French
| delegates firmly opposed suggestion to
! exclude them from maritime war. thus
| sharply conflicting with their Russian allies.
| who we're supported by the British. Opinions
we're SO divided that 1t was resolved that the
question be referred to the Governments.
| whose answers are expected by Monday. when
| the point will be settled. A similar course was
| adopted as regards the French proposals as to
! limiting the use Of new inventions in guns. re-
, garding which the differences are apparently
| irreconcilable.
| The military section has debated for three or
| four days the Cars proposals. all OF which.
| with the exception OF those affecting rife bul
| let's and the discharge Of explosives from bal
| looms. have been rejected Gen, Sir John Ar
dagh one OF the British delegates. defended
the use OF the dun dunn bullet. Decisions on
these points were deferred until the next
| meeting.
| Two important negative decisions marked
to-day's sitting OF the Peace Conference. Upon
the request Of the smaller powers it was prac-
ticaly agreed not to consider certain military
rights Of occupants OF foreign countries.
| These include the rules that the defenders Of
a country should not contaminate tho water
| supply. cut bikes or resort to any other ex =
| IRENE measures In the face Of an invading
army. Holland would not consent to the pro-
| yiainn pFphibitiDU tho outtipp n lilps md