The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-08
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a. of the Principal Articles
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Means Of Arbitration.
.,.ru. July 7.-During the discussion
oaay tho plenary commission Oh the
sorfsrence amended article 80 as to
that when powers between whom
serious dispute accept mediation
-. all direct relations In regard to
.nute in question, which shall be con-
axc,usiyely referred to the mediatory
additional paragraphs regarding the
nan. court were also adopted at the re-
=, president Zorn of the German dele
rount Nigra, head of the Italian dele
and Sir Julian Pauncefote, as follows;
so,s of the permanent court shall en-
a ,xercise all the functions OF dipio-
privileges and immunities.
bureau is authorized to place its OH
nd organization at the disposal OF the
ory powers for the proper exercise OF
neciai arpitral Jurisdiction.
signatory powers undertake to COM
ate 70 the bureau a copy OF any stipula-
raearding arbitration decided betweei
and all judgments of the permanent
ana they undertake to communicate to
ureau the laws regulations and docu-
setfing forth the execution OF tudg-
pronounced by the court.
nroposed con vention, without the
es made today, is as follows:
,rie with the object of preventing, as
nosslble. recourse to force in interna-
relations, the signatory powers agree
Ali endeayors to affect by PACING means
Element of differences arising between
jcIe a-The signatory powers decide that,
les NJ serious differences or conflict, they
khefore appealing % arms, have recourse.
as circumstances permit, to the good
or mediation of one or several friendly
k,Sis s-Independently OF this. the sigma
mowers deem 1t useful that several OF
hnwers not committed to the arbitration
ne shall. ON their own initiative, offer.
r as circumstances permit, their good
for mediation to the contending States.
hight of offering their good offices belongs
kowers not connected with the conflict,
during the course of hostilities, which
Ian never be regarded as an unfriendly
&icle 4-The part Of the mediator consists
Xcopciling conflicting claims and appeasing
htment which may have arisen between
ending States.
XIiClp h--Inp IuUEIiOuS vi lHcuihlOlS tcdse
the moment it may be stated by one OF
contending parties, or by the mediator
kelf, that the compromise or basis of al
liable understanding proposed by him has
been accepted.
{ticle 6-Good offices and mediation have
Exclusive character OF counsel and are to
d obligatory force.
*ticle THE acceptance OF mediation, I'M
otherwise stipula. ed, may have the effect
kterruptng the obligation of preparing for
II the acceptance supervenes after the
ling of hostlities. 1t shall not interrupt
IS by convention of contrary tenor,
tary operations that may be proceeding.
ticle S-The sgnatory powers agree in
mmending the application Of special me-
on In the event of threatened Interrupt
OF peace between members. Contenoing
rs may each choose n power TO which they
entrust the mission of entering into
kuations with a power chosen by the other
with the object of preventing rupture
aohc relations. or In the event OF hos
es. restoring peace
ticles TO IA provide for the institution
b International commission of inquiry for
verihcation of facts in. cases of minor
ltes affecting the vital interest or honor
tates. but impossible of settlement with
hostllites.
e commission will not force an arbitral
ment. leaving to the contendlng parties
liberty to either conclude an amicable
XuEtUit0t on the OASIS OIL TIE IeDnTI VI re-
Use ulteriorilv to mediation or to arbitra
fticles Il TO 10 set forth the general objects
fnd benefits It is hoped 20 derive from
arbitration court and declare that the
ing of the convention implies an under
ing to submit in good faith to arbitral
tment
fticle 2o-With the object OF facilitating an
fediate recourse to arbitration for inter-
|onal differences not regulated, by. diplo-
pc means the signatory powers undertake
organize in the following manner a per
}ent court of arbitration accessible at all
fs and exercising its functions unless
frwise stipulated between contending par
t In conformity with the rules of procedure
lrted In the present convention.
Fticle 2l-This court is 70 have competency
j arbitration cases unless the contending
lies come to an understanding for the
(biishment of special arbitration iurisdic-
fticle Gan International bureau estab-
IA at The Hague and placed under the d.
{ion of a permanent secretary general will
N as the. office of the court. 1t will be
intermediary force. The court is to have
custody Of archives and the management
~ administrative affairs.
gltole 2S-Each of the signatory powers
APPOINT within three months of the rati-
ZION OF the present articles not more than
/ persons of recognized competence in in
ksslonai law. ENJOYING the highest moral
flaeration and prepared to accept the
IONS or arbitrator. The persons noml-
Ia VIII be entered as members of the
~ on list which will be communicated
pght 70 the knowledge of the slgnatory
kers. Two or more powers may agree to-
Fer regarding the nomination of one or
~ members and the same person NAV be
zen by the different powers. The mem
y OF the court are to be appointed for a
40 ifntV atttG ara
Ewspie, In case Of the death or rssigna-
4 vi al member of the court the vacancy Is
Lpo nlled in accordance with the regula-
n Ed, made e, for the original nomination.
kue'e Ei-Ihe signatory powers who de-
|s, 70 apply 70, the court for settlement. of
Imshces snail select from the general list
Lumosr OF arbitrators to be fixed by agree
IL They will notify the bureau Of their
Iuoh or applying to the court and give
ssihes OF the arbitrators they may have
~, IN the absence of convention to
| contrary an arbitral tribunal is to be con-
|sa,,ea in accordance with the rules of arti-
k,IIuators thus nominated to form an ar
M tribunal for a matter in question Will
~ srs on Inc date fixed by the contending
Eflele @-The tribunal will usually sit at
hague, but NAV sit elsewhere by consent
me contending powers
I'VE -o-fne powers not signing the con-
NIL ALL may apply to the court under the
FI'''ons prescribed by the present conven-
t 4, THE signatorv powers may c5n-
st IN y their duty to call attention TO the
n snce OF the permanent court 10 any q
~ r,ends between whom conflict is
,eaag which must always be regarded
= lender Of good Offices.
M szs-A permanent council. composed
lare uinlomatic REPRESENTATIVES of the sig
lovers residing at The Hague and
.rs,sa sn.tiands foreign minister. who shall
astitn,oIn me function OF president. will be
sl. the ratification Of tho O. present act. The
bi,a ~. MI be charged to establish and or
nsin .ue International bureau. which VIII
nnei, uhner its direction aud control. The
Ion ~ III notify the powers Of the consti-
b, dra,rt ne court ana. arrange it's installa-
a.aW up the standing orders and other