The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
RUSSIA MAKES PUBLIC
EIGHT RULES OF WAR
Treatment of Japanese and Neu-
trails Outlined-Contraband
of War Defined.
RIGHT OF ABROGATION

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2S.-Rules of
war were, published officially tonight. An
august decree had been referred TO the
ruling Senate by the ministry OF justice
for the laying down of the rules which Rus
STA intends to follow during the war with
Japan. The original draft OF these rules
was Endorsed by the Car with the words:
1T must be So
According to Rule japanese subjects
Will be allowed, during the war, to remain
In Russia under the protection OF the Jaw
ana will be permitted 10 pursue peaceful
occupations. japanese living in the East
under the Jurisdiction of the viceroy are
excepted.
Rule ? declares that Japanese merchant
men which were in Russian ports when
war was declared will be permitted to re-
main there but they must leave when they
nave loaded their cargOeS, which must not
include contraband of war. Sufficient time
VIII De allowed Tor leading, but in any case
these vessels will be allowed not more than
1Orty-elght hours after the publication OF
this proclamation.
Rule says that subjects of neutral states
Will be allowed TO carry on business I'M
interruptedly with Russian ports and
towns. provided they observe Russian law
ana the principles of international law.
Rule points out that it is the duty of the
nigh military authorities TO take all steps
TO insure the freedom of the lawful trade
or subjects of neutral states in far as
commerce is permissible under the ext
gencies of war
Rule says that in relation to the near
neutral trade the following points must be
observed: ca The flag covers the cargo for
a bellgerent excepting contraband of war.
! tb) Neutral goods under the enemys flag,
except contraband of war, are not subject
TO ConfiScatiOn. (c) BlOckades to be obliga-
tory must be effective that is. they must
by sufficient force cut off approach to the
enemy's territory.
According to Rule the following to be re-
sdrQed as contraband of war: (a) Every
knd OF small arm, and guns complete or
III separate parts, and armOr OBJ Parts Of
hr1arms and ammunition fuses, shells and
bullets. (cD Caps, cartridges, cartridge
cases powder, satpeter, sulphur, explos-
ives or materials for purpose of explosion,
such as mines. dynamite, .pyroXilin. various
explosive substances conductors and every
thing for exploding mines. (d) Everything
appertalning to artillery, engineering and
troop trains, such as gun carriages lmbers,
Sdrt[idgeS, ammunition boxes, field smith
les, held kitchens, instrument wagons pom
ICONS bridges, trestles, barbed wire, horse
harness Tor transport service, etc. (e) Ma
terlaI Tor equipment and clothing of troops,
such as DandOlieTs, knapsackS, sword belts,
culrasses, Intervening tools, drums field
Kettles, saddles, harness, uniforms tents
etc. CD Ships bound for the enemy's ports.
even II sailing under a neutral commercial
flag, II their construction and internal ar
rangements or any other indication
makes II apparent that they have been
built for Warlil1e purposes or are for sale
or are destined to be handed over to the
enemy on reaching their destination Cg)
EVERY klnd OF ships machinery boilers,
mounted or in part CHI Every kind OF
fuel, such as coal, naphtha. spirits etc.
Cd Telegraph and telephone materials. QO
Everything intended for warfare on land OF
on sea- also. rice, foOdstuffs. horses, beasts
OF burden and any other animals intended
for war purposes, if they are sent at the
enemy's cost or order.
Neutral states are forbidden by Rule I
TO transport the enemy'S troops, 10 carry
letters or dispatches for the enemy or 10
place transports or warships at the enemy S
disposal. Neutral ships with contra band of
war can, according to circumstances not
only be seized, but can also be confiscated.
BY Rule 6 the imperial government re-
serves the right TO depart from the above
decisions with regard TO a neutral or a
hostile power which for its part does not
observe them and in any given case to
make its regulations suit special circum-
stances.