RELITING TO THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON. VOLUME III.-GENEVA ARBITRATION. CONTAINING THE ARGUMENT OF THE UNITED STATES; ARGUMENT OF HER STATEMENTS OR ARGUMENTS MADE BY THE RESPECTIVE AGENTS OR COUNSEL. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page. Argument presented in accordance with provisions of the Treaty of The respective Cases and Documents The issues to be determined are now settled II. THE CONTROVERSY SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION: The Arbitrators already acquainted with the general nature of the facts.. In suppressing an armed insurrection the United States exercised bellig- erent powers, and prevented insurgents from carrying on maritime The right to do this unquestioned; other nations no parties to the con- flict in the exercise of belligerent powers by the Sovereign.. cided as they arise... equality between contending parties which resembles what is known ferance Conferring belligerent rights on insurgents by Great Britain was an in- tervention The Queen's proclamation was voluntary and anticipatory was not called for by the relations between the Goverments. had no justification ... and changed the legal relations between Great Britain and the in- surgents. tion This aid was organized, systematic, and official Nature of the injuries inflicted on the United States No nation but Great Britain instrumental in inflicting them. They form the subject of this arbitration.... Provisions of the Treaty of Washington respecting the arbitration. Description of the claims The Rules of the Treaty The provisions of Article VII Effect of an award.. The measure of indemnity claimed The claims preferred are national The authority of the Tribunal absolute for their determination Its award will be final...... 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 |