Joint consultation in event peace of American Republics menaced.
STATUTES AT LARGE
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LAWS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
ENACTED DURING THE SECOND SESSION OF THE
SEVENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1937
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PUBLIC LAWS
PUBLIC LAWS
enacted during the
SECOND SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS
of the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
That the Architect of the U. S. Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission. Loan of certain portraits to, for exhibition purposes.
The said architect is directed to have these portraits returned to Return.
That for the payment of Appropriation for payment of pages, second session of Seventy-fifth Congress.
For twenty-one pages for the Senate at $4 per day each, $3,948. Senate.
For forty-seven pages for the House of Representatives at $4 per House of Representatives.
[S. 2675]
Federal Credit Union Act, amendments.
Supervision, reports, and examinations.
Examination fees, scale.
Assessment and payment.
Credit of fees collected.
Corporate powers.
Loans to other credit unions.
Investments in Federal savings, etc., associations.
Studies, etc., of credit problems.
Reports, etc.
Exemption from taxation.
Exception.
Inclusion of holdings in valuation of personal properly of owners.
Proviso.
Collection and payment.
Tax rate.
Provision of facilities for operations by employer.
Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1938.
Appropriations for mileage made immediately available.
[S. 3114]
Tennessee River.
Time extended for bridging, between Colbert and Lauderdale Counties, Alabama.
Amendment.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
SECOND SESSION, SEVENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS
December 21, 1937
Adjournment of Congress, December 21, 1937.
TREATIES
[T. S. No. 921]
International convention for promoting safety of life at sea, etc.
Preamble.
Amendment to Regulation XIX of Annex I; proposal.
“In all cases an additional independent power pump shall be fitted when the criterion numeral exceeds 30.”;
Ratification of amendment by United States.
Deposit.
Acceptance by all signatories.
Now, therefore, be it known that I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Proclamation.
In addition to the ordinary bilge pump, worked by the main engines, or its equivalent engine-room pump, two independent power bilge pumps shall be provided, except that in ships less than 300 feet (91.5 meters) in length, having a criterion numeral less than 30, either two efficient hand pumps of the crank type fitted one forward and one aft, or a portable power pump, may be substituted for one of the additional independent power bilge pumps.
“In all cases an additional independent power pump shall be fitted when the criterion numeral exceeds 30.
“Sanitary, ballast, and general service pumps may be accepted as independent power bilge pumps if fitted with the necessary connections to the bilge pumping system.”
[T. S. No. 922]
Inter-American convention for the maintenance, preservation, and reestablishment of peace.
Preamble.
Texts.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace,
That according to the statement of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the President of the United States, to whose lofty ideals the meeting of this Conference is due, the measures to be adopted by it “would advance the cause of world peace, inasmuch as the agreements which might be reached would supplement and reinforce the efforts of the League of Nations and of all other existing or future peace agencies in seeking to prevent war”;
That every war or threat of war affects directly or indirectly all civilized peoples and endangers the great principles of liberty and justice which constitute the American ideal and the standard of American international policy;
That the Treaty of Paris of 1928 (Kellogg-Briand Pact) has been
Have resolved to give contractual form to these purposes by concluding the present Convention, to which end they have appointed Plenipotentiaries.
Argentina:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Venezuela:
Peru:
El Salvador:
Mexico:
Brazil:
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
Dominican Republic:
Colombia:
Panama:
United States of America:
Chile:
Ecuador:
Bolivia:
Haiti:
Cuba:
Who, after having deposited their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows:
War or virtual state of war between American States, position to be taken.
International war without, which might menace peace within.
Submission of questions to conciliation procedure, etc.
Ratification.
Deposit of original
Effective date.
Duration.
Denunciation.
In witness whereof, the above mentioned Plenipotentiaries sign Signatures.
Reservation of Paraguay: “With the express and definite reservation Reservation of Paraguay.
Argentina:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Venezuela:
Peru:
El Salvador:
Mexico:
Brazil:
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
Dominican Republic:
Colombia:
Panama:
United States of America:
Chile:
Ecuador:
Bolivia:
Haiti:
Cuba:
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
Que según los propios términos del Excelentísimo señor Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, Franklin D. Roosevelt, a cuyo alto espíritu se debe la reunión de esta Conferencia, las medidas que se adoptaren en ella “serían en pro de la paz mundial, puesto que los arreglos que pudieran lograrse servirían para completar y reforzar los intentos de la Sociedad de las Naciones y de todas las demás instituciones de paz, existentes o futuras, cuando traten de impedir la guerra”;
Que toda guerra o amenaza de guerra afecta directa o indirectamente a todos los pueblos civilizados y pone en peligro los grandes principios de libertad y de justicia que constituyen el ideal de América y la norma de su política internacional;
Que el Tratado de París de 1928 (Pacto Kellogg-Briand) ha sido aceptado por casi todos los Estados civilizados, miembros o no de otras instituciones de paz, y que el Tratado de No Agresión y de Conciliación de 1933 (Tratado Saavedra Lamas, firmado en Río de Janeiro), cuenta con la aprobación de las veintiuna Repúblicas Americanas representadas en esta Conferencia,
Han resuelto dar forma contractual a estos propósitos celebrando la presente Convención, a cuyo efecto han nombrado los Plenipotenciarios que a continuación se mencionan:
Argentina:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Venezuela:
Perú:
El Salvador:
México:
Brasil
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
República Dominicana:
Colombia:
Panamá:
Estados Unidos de América:
Chile:
Ecuador:
Bolivia:
Haiti:
Cuba:
Quienes, después de haber presentado sus Plenos Poderes, que fueron hallados en buena y debida forma, han convenido lo siguiente:
En testimonio de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados firman la presente Convención en español, inglés, portugués y francés, y estampan sus respectivos sellos, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre de 1936.
Reserva de la Delegación del Paraguay.
Con la expresa y terminante reserva de su situación internacional individualizada respecto de la Sociedad de las Naciones.
Argentina:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Venezuela:
Perú:
El Salvador:
México:
Brasil:
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
República Dominicana:
Colombia:
Panamá:
Estados Unidos de América:
Chile:
Ecuador:
Bolivia:
Haiti:
Cuba:
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz,
Segundo os proprios termos do Exmo. Señor Presidente dos Estados Unidos da América, Franklin D. Roosevelt, a cujo elevado espirito se deve a reunião desta Conferencia, as resoluções que nella se adoptassem “seriam en favor de paz mundial, pôsto que, as convenções que se pudessem levar a effeito serviriam para completar e reforçar as tentativas da Sociedade das Nações, e de todas as outras instituções de paz existentes ou futuras, quando tratem de impedir a guerra”;
Que toda guerra ou ameaça de guerra attinge directa ou indirectamente todos os povos cilizados e põe em perigo os grandes principios de liberdade e de justiça que constituem o ideal da America e a norma da sua política internacional:
Que o Tratado de Paris de 1928 (Pacto Briand-Kellogg) fõi acceito por quasi todos os Estados civilizados, membros ou não de outras instituições de paz, e que o tratado de não aggressão e de Conciliação de 1933 (Pacto Saavedra Lamas, assignado no Rio de Janeiro), conta com a approvação das 21 Repúblicas Americanas representadas nesta Conferencia;
Resolveram dar forma contractual a esses propósitos, celebrando a presente Convenção, para cujo effeito nomearam os Plenipotenciarios que a seguir se mencionam:
Argentina:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Venezuela:
Perú:
El Salvador:
México:
Brasil:
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
República Dominicana:
Colombia:
Panamá:
Estados Unidos de América:
Chile:
Ecuador:
Bolivia:
Haití:
Cuba:
Os quaes, depois de se terem communicado os seus Plenos Poderes, que foram achados en bôa e devida forma, convieram no seguinte:
Esta Convenção subsistirá indefinidamente, mas poderá ser denunciada mediante previo aviso de um anno transcorrido o qual cessarão os seus effeitos para o Estado denunciante, ficando em vigor para demais Estados contractantes. A denuncia será dirigida ao Governo da Republica Argentina, que o transmittirá aos outros Estados Contractantes.
Em testemunho do que, os Plenipotenciarios acima mencionados assign am a presente Convenção em espanhol, inglez, portuguez e francez e lhe appõem os seus respectivos sellos, na cidade de Buenos Aires, Capital da Republica Argentina, aos 23 dias do mez de Dezembro de 1936.
Com a expressa e terminante reserva da sua situação internacional especial con relação a Sociedade das Nações.
Argentina:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Venezuela:
Perú:
El Salvador:
México:
Brasil:
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
República Dominicana:
Colombia:
Panamá:
Estados Unidos de América:
Chile:
Ecuador:
Bolivia:
Haití:
Cuba:
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Inter américaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Que, selon la déclaration de S. E. M. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Président des Etats-Unis d’Amérique, à qui nous devons la réunion de cette Conférence, les décisions qui doivent être adoptées par la dite Conférence “feront avancer la cause de la Paix mondiale dans la mesure où les accords qui seront adoptés pourront compléter et renforcer les efforts de lu Ligue des Nations et de toutes les autres organisations de Paix existant ou à venir, en cherchant à prévenir la guerre”.
Que toute guerre ou menace de guerre affecte directement ou indirectement tous les peuples civilisés et met en péril les grands principes de Liberté et de Justice qui constituent l’idéal américain et la règle de la politique internationale américaine;
Que le Traité de Paix de 1928 (Pacte Briand-Kellogg) a été accepté par presque tous les Etats civilisés, membres ou non d’autres organisations de Paix, et que le Traité de Non Agression et de Conciliation de 1933 (Pacte Saavedra Lamas, signé à Rio de Janeiro), a l’approbation des 21 Républiques Américaines représentées à cette Conférence;
Ont résolu de donner une forme contractuelle à ces projets en concluant la présente Convention, et, à cette fin, ont nommé les Plénipotentiaires ci-après désignés:
Argentine:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Vénézuéla:
Pérou:
Le Salvador:
Mexique:
Brésil:
Uruguay:
Guatémala:
Nicaragua:
République Dominicaine:
Colombie:
Panama:
Etats-Unis d’Amérique:
Chili:
Equateur:
Bolivie:
Haïti:
Cuba:
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires plus haut mentionnés ont signé la présente Convention, en anglais, espagnol, portugais et français et Jr ont apposé leurs sceaux dans la ville de Buenos Aires, Capitale de a République Argentine, le vingt-trois Décembre, mil neuf cent trente-six.
Sous l’expresse et formelle réserve de sa situation internationale individualisée au sujet de la Société des Nations.
Argentine:
Paraguay:
Honduras:
Costa Rica:
Vénézuéla:
Pérou:
Le Salvador:
Mexique:
Brésil:
Uruguay:
Guatemala:
Nicaragua:
République Dominicaine:
Colombie:
Panama:
Etats-Unis d’Amérique:
Chili:
Equateur:
Bolivie:
Haïti:
Cuba:
Ratification.
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 923]
Inter-American, additional protocol relative to non-intervention.
Preamble.
Tests.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace,
Desiring to assure the benefits of peace in their mutual relations Purposes.
Taking into account that the Convention on Rights and Duties of
Have resolved to reaffirm this principle through the negotiation of the following Additional Protocol, and to that end they have appointed the Plenipotentiaries hereafter mentioned: Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after having deposited their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows:
Intervention in affairs of another, inadmissibility declared.
The High Contracting Parties declare inadmissible the intervention of any one of them, directly or indirectly, and for whatever reason, in the internal or external affairs of any other of the Parties.
Mutual consultation in case of violation.
Submission of questions to conciliation procedure, etc.
Ratification.
Deposit of original, etc.
Effective date.
Duration.
Denunciation.
The present Additional Protocol shall remain in effect indefinitely but may be denounced by means of one year’s notice after the expiration of which period the Protocol shall cease in its effects as regards the party which denounces it but shall remain in effect for the remaining Signatory States. Denunciations shall be addressed to the Government of the Argentine Republic which shall notify them to the other Contracting States.
Signatures.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
Deseosos de asegurar los beneficios de la paz en sus relaciones mutuas y con todos los pueblos de la tierra, y de abolir la práctica de las intervenciones; y
Teniendo presente que la Convención sobre derechos y deberes de los Estados, subscripta en la VII Conferencia Internacional Americana, el 26 de diciembre de 1933, consagró el principio fundamental de que “ningún Estado tiene el derecho de intervenir en los asuntos internos y externos de otro”,
Han resuelto reafirmar dicho principio celebrando, al efecto, el siguiente Protocolo Adicional, a cuyo fin han nombrado los Plenipotenciarios que a continuación se mencionan:
Quienes, después de haber depositado sus respectivos Plenos Poderes, que han hallado en buena y debida forma, han estipulado lo siguiente:
Las Altas Partes Contratantes declaran inadmisible la intervención de cualquiera de ellas, directa o indirectamente, y sea cual fuere el motivo, en los asuntos interiores o exteriores de cualquiera otra de las Partes.
La violación de las estipulaciones de este artículo dará lugar a una consulta mutua, a fin de cambiar ideas y buscar procedimientos de avenimiento pacífico.
Este Protocolo Adicional regirá indefinidamente, pero podrá ser denunciado mediante aviso anticipado de un año, transcurrido el cual cesará en sus efectos para el Estado denunciante, quedando subsistente para los demás Estados signatarios. La denuncia será dirigida al Gobierno de la República Argentina, que la transmitirá a los demás Estados Contratantes.
En testimonio de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados firman el presente Protocolo en español, inglés, portugués y francés y estampan sus respectivos sellos, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre de 1936.
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz,
Desejosos de assegurar os beneficios da paz em suas relações mutuas e con todos os povos da torra e abolir a pratica das intervenções; e
Considerando que a Convenção sobre Direitos e Deveres dos Estados, assignada na VII Conferencia Internacional Americana a 26 de Dezembro de 1933, consagrou o principio fundamental de que “nenhum Estado tem o direito de intervir nos assumptos internos ou extemos de outro”;
Resolveram confirmar o referido principio, celebrando para esse effeito o seguinte Protocol lo Addicional, para cujo fim nomearam os Plenipotenciarios que a seguir se mencionam:
Os quaes, depois de terem depositado os seus respectivos plenos poderes, que foram achados em bôa e devida forma, estipularam o seguinte:
As Altas Partes Contractantes declaram inadmissivel a intervenção de qualquer dellas, directas ou indirectamente, e seja qual fôr o motivo, nos assumptos internos ou externos de qualquer outra Parte.
A violação das estipulações deste artigo dará lugar a uma consulta mutua, afim de trocarem idéas e procurarem processos de accôrdo pacifico.
Este Protocollo Addicional subsistirá indefinidamente, más poderá ser denunciado mediante previo aviso de un anno, transcorrido o qual cessarão os sens effeitos para o Estado denunciante, ficando em vigor para os demais Estados signatarios. A denuncia será dirigida ao Governo da República Argentina, que a transmittirá aos outros Contractantes.
Em testemunho do que, os Plenipotenciarios acima mencionados asignara o presente Protocollo, em espanholl, inglez, portuguez e francez, e lhe appõen os respectivos sellos, na cidade de Buenos Aires, Capital da República Argentina, aos 23 dias do mez de Dezembro de 1936.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Désireux de s’assurer les bienfaits de la paix dans leurs relations mutuelles et dans leurs rapports avec tous les peuples de la terre, et d’abolir la pratique des interventions;
Tenant compte de ce que la Convention sur les Droits et les Devoirs des Etats, signée lors de la VII Conférence Internationale Américaine, le 26 décembre 1933, consacra le principe fondamental suivant:“aucun Etat n’a le droit d’intervenir dans les affaires intérieures ou extérieures d’un autre Etat”;
Ont décidé de réaffirmer ce principe en convenant, dans ce but, le Protocole Additionnel suivant, et ont désigné les Plénipotentiaires indiqués ci-après:
Lesquels, après avoir déposé leurs Pleins Pouvoirs, trouvés eu bonne et due forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
Les Hautes Parties Contractantes déclarent inadmissible l’intervention de n’importe laquelle d’entre elles, directement ou indirectement, et pour n’importe quel motif, dans les affaires intérieures ou extérieures d’une autre quelconque desdites Parties.
La violation des stipulations de cet Article donnera lieu à une consultation mutuelle, dans le but d’échanger des vues et de rechercher des procédés de règlement pacifique.
Le présent Protocole Additionnel restera en vigueur indéfiniment, mais il pourra être dénoncé avec un préavis d’un an. A l’expiration de ce terme les effets de ce Protocolé cesseront en ce qui concerne la Partie qui l’aura dénoncé, mais demeurera en vigueur à l’égard des autres Etats signataires. Les dénonciations seront adressées au Gouvernement delà République Argentine qui les transmettra aux autres Parties Contractantes.
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires susmentionnés ont signé le présent Protocole en espagnol, en anglais, en portugais et en français et y ont apposé leurs sceaux respectifs, dans la ville de Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, le vingt-trois Décembre 1936.
Ratification.
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 924]
Inter-American treaty on the prevention of controversies.
Preamble.
Texts.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace,
In order to adopt, in the interest of the maintenance of international Purposes.
Convinced that whatever assures and facilitates compliance with the treaties in force constitutes an effective guarantee of international peace,
Have agreed to conclude a treaty and to this effect have named the Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after having deposited their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows:
The High Contracting Parties bind themselves to establish Permanent bilateral mixed commissions, establishment.
Appointment of representatives by each Government; meetings.
Duty of commissions.
Minutes of meetings.
Obligations previously entered into not affected.
Ratification.
Deposit of original.
Deposit of instruments of ratification.
Effective date.
Duration.
Denunciation.
Signatures.
Reservation by Peru.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
A fin de adoptar, en cuanto cabe y en servicio de la consolidación de la paz internacional, un sistema preventivo para la consideración de causas posibles de futuras controversias y de medios de darles solución pacífica; y
Convencidos de que es efectiva garantía de la paz internacional cuanto asegure y facilite el cumplimiento de los Tratados vigentes,
Han resuelto subscribir un Tratado y, al efecto, han nombrado los siguientes Plenipotenciarios:
Quienes, después de haber exhibido sus Plenos Poderes, que fueron hallados en buena y debida forma, han convenido en lo siguiente:
Las Altas Partes Contratantes se obligan a crear Comisiones Bilaterales Mixtas Permanentes, formadas por representantes de los Gobiernos signatarios y que deberán constituirse, efectivamente, a requerimiento de cualquiera de ellos, el que informará de tal iniciativa, a todos los demás Gobiernos signatarios.
Cada Gobierno nombrará su propio representante en dichas Comisiones, cuyas reuniones se celebrarán, alternativamente, en la Capital, sede de uno y otro Gobierno representado en cada una de ellas. La primera reunión se celebrará en la sede del Gobierno que la promueva.
El presente Tratado regirá indefinidamente, pero podrá ser denunciado mediante aviso anticipado de un año a la Unión Panamericana, que lo transmitirá a los demás Gobiernos signatarios. Transcurrido este plazo, el Tratado cesará en sus efectos para el denunciante, quedando subsistente para las demás Altas Partes Contratantes.
En fe de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados, firman y sellan el presente Tratado en español, inglés, portugués y francés, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre del año mil novecientos treinta y seis.
El Perú se adhiere al anterior Tratado haciendo la reserva respecto del artículo 1°, en el sentido de que la Comisión Bilateral Mixta la entiende, no como recurso obligatorio, sino facultativo.
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz, a fim de adoptar no que fôr possível e em prol da consolidação da paz internacional, um systema preventivo para considerar as possíveis causas de futuras controversias e os meios para solucionabas pacificamente; e
Scientes de que é effectiva garantia da paz internacional tudo quanto assegurar e facilitar a observancia dos tratados em vigor,
Resolveram assignai um tratado e para esse effeito nomearam os seguientes plenipotenciarios: os cumbres quaes depois de teram exhibido seus plenos poderes que foram achados em bôa e divida forma, convieram o seguinte:
O presente Tratado ficará aberto a adhesão e accessâo dos Estados não signatarios. Os instrumentos respectivos serão depositados nos archivos da União Panamericana, que os communicará ás outras Altas Partes Contratantes.
Em fé do que, os Plenipotenciarios acima nomeados, assignant e appõem seus sellos ao Presente Tratado em espanhol, inglez, portuguez e francez, na cidades de Buenos Aires, Capital da Repúbliva Argentina, aos vinte e tres do mez de dezembro do anno de mil novecentos e trinta e seis.
O Peru adhere ao projecto anterior fazendo reserva, com relação ao artigo U, no sentido de que entende a Coramissão Bilateral Mixta não como recurso obligatorio, e sim facultativo.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
En vue de trouver, dans l’intérêt du maintien de la paix interna tionale, un système de prévention des causes possibles de controverses et les moyens de les résoudre pacifiquement, et
Convenant que la garantie effective de la paix internationale con siste à assurer et faciliter l’application des Traités en vigueur.
Ont décidé de souscrire à un Traité et ont, à cet effet, désigm les Plénipotentiaires suivants:
Lesquels, après avoir déposé leurs Pleins Pouvoirs qui ont été trouvés en bonne et due forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
Les Hautes Parties Contractantes s’engagent à créer des Commissions Bilatérales Mixtes Permanentes composées des représentants des Gouvernements signataires et qui devront être effectivement formées sur la demande de l’un ou l’autre Gouvernement qui fera part de cette initiative à tous les autres Gouvernements signataires.
Chaque Gouvernement désignera son propre représentant dans les dites Commissions dont les réunions auront lieu successivement dans la capitale de chaque Gouvernement représenté. La première réunion aura lieu au siège du Gouvernement qui en aura eu l’initiative.
Le présent Traité reste ouvert à l’adhésion des Etats non signataires. Les instruments correspondants seront déposés aux archives de l’Union Panaméricaine qui les communiquera aux autres Hautes Parties Contractantes.
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires ci-dessus désignés ont signé le présent Traité, en espagnol, en anglais, en portugais et en français et y ont apposé leurs sceaux respectifs.
Fait à Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, le 23 Décembre 1936.
Le Pérou adhère à ce traité avec la réserve au sujet de l’article premier, à savoir: que la Commission Bilatérale Mixte doit être considérée non comme un recours obligatoire mais seulement facultatif.
Ratification.
Proclamation.
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Inter-American treaty on good offices and mediation.
Preamble.
Texts.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace;
Purposes.
Have resolved to celebrate a treaty of Good Offices and Mediation between the American Countries, and to this end have named the following Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after having deposited their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows:
Controversy, diplomatic settlement not possible.
Recourse to mediator chosen from general list.
To prepare the aforementioned list, each Government, as Preparation of list; designations by each Government.
The designations shall immediately be communicated to the Pan Notices to contracting parties.
According to the hypothesis set forth in Article I, the Selection of mediator.
The person selected shall name the place where, under his chairmanship, Place of meeting.
If the parties are unable to agree concerning the selection of the Procedure if parties unable to agree.
Time allotment for peaceful settlement.
Action if no solution reached.
Expense and contributions.
Obligations previously entered into not affected.
Ratification.
Deposit of original.
Deposit of instruments of ratification.
Effective date.
The present Treaty shall remain in effect indefinitely Duration. Denunciation.
Signatures.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
Que a pesar de los Pactos subscriptos entre ellos, es conveniente facilitar, aun más, el recurso a los métodos pacíficos de solución de controversias,
Han resuelto celebrar un Tratado sobre buenos oficios y mediación entre los países americanos; y, a ese fin, han nombrado los siguientes Plenipotenciarios:
Quienes, después de haber exhibido sus Plenos Poderes, que fueron ados en buena y debida forma, han convenido en lo siguiente:
Para formar la lista mencionada en el artículo anterior cada Gobierno nombrará, tan pronto como ratifique el presente Tratado, dos de sus ciudadanos elegidos de entre ios más eminentes por sus virtudes y versación jurídica.
Estas designaciones serán inmediatamente comunicadas a la Unión Panamericana, que se encargará de elaborar la lista y de comunicarla a las Partes Contratantes.
En la hipótesis prevista en el artículo 1°, los países en controversia elegirán, de común acuerdo, para las funciones indicadas en este Tratado, a uno de los componentes de dicha lista.
El elegido indicará el lugar en el cual deberán reunirse bajo su presidencia, sendos representantes de las Partes, debidamente autorizados, con el fin de procurar una solución pacífica y equitativa de la diferencia.
Si las Partes no se pusieren de acuerdo en cuanto a la elección de la persona que debe prestar sus buenos oficios o su mediación, cada una de ellas escogerá uno de los componentes de la lista. Los dos ciudadanos así nombrados elegirán, de entre los nombres de la misma lista, la persona que haya de desempeñar las mencionadas funciones, procurando, en lo posible, que ella sea del agrado de ambas Partes.
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz,
Que apezar dos pactos entre elles assignados, é conveniente facilitar, ainda mais, e recurso aos methodos pacíficos de solução de controversias;
Resolveram celebrar um Tratado sobre bons officios e mediação entre os paizes americanos; e para esse fim nomearam seus Plenipotenciarios:
Os quaes, depois de terem exhibido suas credeneiaes, achadas em bôa e divida forma, convieran nas seguintes disposições:
Para organizar a lista mencionada no artigo precedente, cada Governo designará, inmediatamente depois de ratiocar o presente Tratado dois cidaçãos seus, escolhidos dentre os mais eminente pelas suas virtudes e competencia jurídica.
Estas designações serão immediatamente communicadas á União Panamericana que ficará encarregada de organizar a lista e de communical-a ás Partes Contractantes.
Na hipothese prevista no artigo 1°, os paizes em dissídio escolherão, de commum accôrdo, para as funcções neste Tratado indicadas, a um dos componentes dessa lista.
O eleito indicará o lugar em que deverão se reunir sob a sua presidencia os representantes de cada uma das Partes, devidamente autorizados, com o fim de procurar uma solução pacifica e equitativa para o dissídio.
Si as partes não se puzerem de accôrdo quanto á escolha da pessoa que deve prestar os seus bons officios ou a sua mediação, cada uma d’ellas escolherá um dos nomes da lista. Os dois cidadãos por esta forma designados escolherão de entre os nomes da mesma lista, a pessôa que deve desempenhar as referidas funcções, procurando no que fôr possível que ella seja grata a ambas as partes.
O mediador marcará un prazo que não poderá exceder de 6 mezes nem poderá ser menor de 3, para que as partes cbeguen a alguna solução pacifica.
Findo este prazo sem ter-se chegado a algum accôrdo entre as partes, o dissídio será submettido ao processo de conciliação previsto nos Convenios interamericanos em vigor.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Que malgré les pactes souscrits entre eux, il convient de faciliter dans une plus large mesure, le recours aux méthodes de solution pacifique des controverses;
Ont résolu de conclure entre les pays américains, un Traité sur les bons offices et la médiation, et, à cette fin, ont nommé les Plénipotentiaires suivants:
Lesquels, après avoir déposé leurs pleins Pouvoirs qui ont été trouvés en bonne et due forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
Pour former la liste dont il est question à l’article précédent, chaque gouvernement nommera, dès qu’il aura ratifié le présent Traité, deux citoyens choisis parmi les plus remarquables par leurs qualités morales et leur compétence juridique.
Ce choix sera immédiatement notifié à l’Union Panaméricaine qui se chargera de dresser la liste et de la communiquer aux Hautes Parties Contractantes.
Dans l’hypothèse prévue à l’article I, les pays en controverse choisiront, d’un commun accord, pour remplir le rôle indiqué dans le présent Traité, l’une des personnes figurant sur ladite liste.
Celui qui aurait été choisi indiquera le lieu où devront se réunir sous sa présidence les représentants dûment autorisés des pays intéressés et s’efforcera de trouver une solution pacifique et équitable du différend.
Si les Parties ne se mettent pas d’accord sur le choix de la personne qui doit prêter ses bons offices ou sa médiation, chacune d’elles choisira un des noms de la liste. Les deux citoyens ainsi désignés choisiront à leur tour, parmi les noms de ladite liste, la personne qui aura à remplir les susdites fonctions en faisant en sorte qu’elle puisse être agréée par les deux parties.
Fait à Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, ce 23 Décembre 1936.
Ratification.
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[T. S. No. 926]
Convention to coordinate extend, and assure the fulfillment of existíng treaties between the American States.
Preamble.
Texts.
Purpose.
Animated by a desire to promote the maintenance of general peace in their mutual relations;
Appreciating the advantages derived and to be derived from the various agreements already entered into condemning war and providing methods for the pacific settlement of international disputes;
Recognizing the need for placing the greatest restrictions upon resort to war; and
Believing that for this purpose it is desirable to conclude a new convention to coordinate, extend and assure the fulfillment of existing Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after having deposited their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed upon the following provisions:
Taking into consideration that, by the Treaty to Avoid Treaty to avoid and prevent conflicts between American Suites.
That by the Treaty for the Renunciation of War, signed at Paris Treaty for the renunciation of war.
That by the General Convention of Inter-American Conciliation, Inter-American conciliation convention.
That by the General Treaty of Inter-American Arbitration, signed Inter-American arbitration treaty.
That by the Treaty of Non-Aggression and Conciliation, signed at Treaty of non-aggression and conciliation.
The High Contracting Parties reaffirm the obligations entered into to settle, by pacific means, controversies of an international character that may arise between them.
Object stated.
Ante, p. 15.
Obligations reaffirmed.
Provisions in case of threat of war.
Ante, p. 15.
Settlement of disputes.
Pending controversies.
Stipulaitions governing in the event of hostilities.
Attitude as neutrals.
Decision as in state of war when hostilities in progress.
Attitude to be adopted.
Without prejudice to the universal principles of neutrality Loyalty to principles enunciated in designated agreements reaffirmed.
With this object, and having in mind the diversity of cases and circumstances, Arms etc., embargo.
Rights and duties of signatories which are members of League of Nations.
The present Convention shall bo ratified by the High Ratification. Deposit of original and instruments of ratification Effective date.
The Convention shall remain in force indefinitely; but it may be Duration. Denunciation.
In witness whereof, the Plenipotentiaries above mentioned have Signatures.
Reservations.
In no case, under Article VI, can foodstuffs or raw materials Argentine delegation.
With reference to the embargo on arms, each Nation may reserve freedom of action in the face of a war of aggression.
In no case, under Article VI, can foodstuffs or raw materials Delegation of Paraguay.
With reference to the embargo on arms, each Nation may reserve freedom of action in the face of a war of aggression.
Delegation of El Salvador.
Delegation of Colombia.
In signing this Convention, the Delegation of Colombia understands that the phrase “in their character as neutrals,” which appears in Articles V and VI, implies a new concept of international law which allows a distinction to be drawn between the aggressor and the attacked, and to treat them differently. At the same time, the Delegation of Colombia considers it necessary, in order to assure the full and effective application of this Pact, to set down in writing the following definition of the aggressor:
That State shall be considered as an aggressor which becomes responsible for one or several of the following acts:
That it has refused to fulfil a legally given arbitral decision or sentence of international justice.
No consideration of any kind, whether political, military, economic or of any other kind, may serve as an excuse or justification for the aggression here anticipated.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz, animados por el deseo de consolidar la paz general en sus relaciones mutuas;
Apreciando las ventajas que se han derivado, y habrán de derivarse, de los diversos Pactos celebrados que condenan la guerra y establecen los métodos para la solución pacífica de las diferencias de carácter internacional;
Reconociendo la necesidad de imponer las mayores restricciones al recurso de la guerra; y,
Creyendo que con este fin conviene celebrar una nueva Convención que coordine los Acuerdos existentes, los amplíe y asegure su cumplimiento, han nombrado Plenipotenciarios, a saber:
Quienes, después de depositar sus Plenos Poderes, que fueron hallados eu buena y debida forma, han convenido lo siguiente:
Teniendo en cuenta: Que por el Tratado para evitar o prevenir conflictos entre los Estados Americanos, subscripto en Santiago el 3 de mayo de 1923, (conocido como el Tratado Gondra), las Altas Partes Contratantes acuerdan que toda cuestión que no hubiera podido ser resuelta por la vía diplomática ni llevada al arbitraje en virtud de Tratados existentes, será sometida a la investigación e informe de una Comisión de Investigación;
Que por el Tratado de Proscripción de la Guerra, subscripto en París el 28 do agosto de 1928 (conocido como el Pacto Kellogg-Briand o el Pacto de París), las Altas Partes Contratantes declaran solemnemente, a nombre de sus respectivas Naciones, que condenan el recurso de la guerra para la solución de las controversias internacionales, y renuncian a ella como instrumento de política nacional en sus relaciones mutuas;
Que por la Convención General de Conciliación Interamericana, subscripta en Wáshington el 5 de enero de 1929, las Altas Partes Contratantes se obligan a someter al procedimiento de conciliación todas sus controversias que no haya sido posible resolver por la vía diplomática, y a establecer una “Comisión de Conciliación” para llevar a efecto las obligaciones que asumen en la Convención;
Que por el Tratado General de Arbitraje Inter americano, subscripto en Washington el 5 de enero de 1929, las Altas Partes Contratantes se obligan a someter a arbitraje, con ciertas excepciones, todas sus diferencias de carácter internacional, que no haya sido posible ajustar por la vía diplomática y que sean de naturaleza jurídica por ser susceptibles de decisión mediante la aplicación de los principios del derecho, y, además, a crear el procedimiento de arbitraje a seguir; y,
Que por el Tratado Antibélico de No Agresión y Conciliación, subscripto en Río de Janeiro el 10 de octubre de 1933, (conocido como el Tratado Saavedra Lamas), las Altas Partes Contratantes declaran solemnemente que condenan las guerras de agresión en sus relaciones mutuas o con otros Estados, y que el arreglo de los conflictos o divergencias de cualquier clase que se susciten entre ellas, no deberá realizarse sino por los medios pacíficos que consagra el derecho internacional, y también declaran que entre ellas las cuestiones territoriales no deben resolverse por la violencia, y que no reconocerán arreglo territorial alguno que no sea obtenido por medios pacíficos, ni la validez de la ocupaci ón o adquisición de territorios que sea lograda por la fuerza de las armas; y además, en caso de incumplimiento de estas obligaciones, los Estados contratantes se comprometen a adoptar, en su calidad de neutrales, una actitud común y solidaria y a ejercer los medios políticos, jurídicos o económicos autorizados por el derecho internacional, y a hacer gravitar la influencia de la opinión pública, sin recurrir, no obstante, a la intervención, sea diplomática o armada, salvo la actitud que pudiera corresponderles en virtud de sus Tratados colectivos; y se comprometen, además, a crear un procedimiento de conciliación;
Las Altas Partes Contratantes reafirman las obligaciones contraídas de solucionar, por medios pacíficos, las controversias de carácter internacional que puedan surgir entre ellas.
Sin perjuicio de los principios universales sobre neutralidad previstos para el caso de guerra internacional fuera de América, y sin que se afecten los deberes contraídos por los Estados Americanos que sean miembros de la Sociedad de las Naciones, las Altas Partes Contratantes reafirman su fidelidad a los principios enunciados en los cinco pactos referidos en el artículo I y acuerdan que en caso de ruptura de hostilidades o amenaza de ruptura de hostilidades entre dos o más de ellas, inmediatamente tratarán de adoptar, en su calidad de neutrales, por medio de la consulta, una actitud común y solidaria con el fin de desalentar o evitar la propagación o prolongación de las hostilidades.
Con este objeto, y teniendo en cuenta la diversidad de los casos y de las circunstancias, podrán considerar la imposición da prohibiciones o restricciones a la venta o embarque de armas, municiones y pertrechos de guerra, empréstitos u otra ayuda financiera a los Estados en con-flicto, da acuerdo con la legislación interna de las Altas Partes Contra-tantes, y sin detrimento de sus obligaciones derivadas de otros tratados de que sean o llegaren a ser partes.
La presente Convención será ratificada por las Altas Partes Contratantes de acuerdo con sus procedimientos constitucionales. La Convención original y los instrumentos de ratificación serán depositados en el Ministerio do Relaciones Exteriores de la República Argentina, que comunicará las ratificaciones a los demás Estados signatarios. Entrará en vigencia cuando hayan depositado sus ratificaciones no menos de once Estados signatarios.
La Convención regirá indefinidamente, pero podrá ser denunciada por cualquiera de las Altas Partes Contratantes, entrando en vigor la denuncia un año después de la fecha en que se hiciera la notificación al respecto. La denuncia será dirigida al Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República Argentina, el que transmitirá copias de ella a los demás Estados signatarios. La denuncia no se considerará válida si la Parte denunciante se encontrara en estado de guerra o entrara en hostilidades sin llenar los requisitos establecidos en la presente Convención.
En testimonio de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados firman la presente Convención en español, inglés, portugués y francés, y estampan sus respectivos sellos en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre del año 1936.
Por el artículo VI, en ningún caso podrán considerarse como contrabando do guerra los artículos alimenticios o materias primas destinados a las poblaciones civiles de los países beligerantes, ni existirá el deber de prohibir los créditos para adquisición de dichos artículos o materias primas que tengan el destino señalado.
En lo que respecta al embargo de los armamentos, cada Nación podrá reservar su actitud frente a una guerra de agresión.
Por el artículo VI, en ningún caso, podrán considerarse como contrabando de guerra los artículos alimenticios o materias primas destinados a las poblaciones civiles de los países beligerantes, ni existirá el deber de prohibir los créditos para adquisición de dichos artículos o materias primas que tengan el destino señalado.
En lo que respecta al embargo de los armamentos, cada Nación podrá reservar su actitud frente a una guerra de agresión.
La Delegación de Colombia entiende al suscribir esta Convención, que la frase “en su calidad de neutrales”, que aparece en los artículos V y VI implica un nuevo concepto del Derecho Internacional que permite distinguir entre el agresor y el agredido y darles un tratamiento diferente. Al propio tiempo, la Delegación de Colombia considera necesario, para asegurar la plena y efectiva aplicación de este Pacto, dejar consignada la siguiente definición del agresor:
Se considerará como agresor al Estado que se haga responsable de uno o varios de los actos siguientes:
Que se haya negado al cumplimiento de un fallo arbitral o de una sentencia de la justicia internacional, legalmente pronunciado.
Ninguna consideración de orden político, militar, económico o de otra clase, podrá servir de excusa o de justificación a Ja agresión aquí prevista.
Os Govêrnos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz,
Animados pelo desejo do consolidar a paz gerai nas suas mutuas relações;
Apreciando as vantagens que derivaram e se derivarão dos diversos pactos celebrados que condemnam a guerra e estabelecem methodos para a solução pacifica dos dissídios de carácter internacional;
Reconhecendo a necessidade de impôr as maiores restricções ao recurso á guerra;
Julgando que, com este fim, é conveniente celebrar uma nova convenção que coordene os accôrdos existentes, os amplio e assegure a sua observancia, designaram os seguintes Plenipotenciarios:
Os quaes, depois de depositarem os seus plenos poderes, que foram achados em bôa e devida forma, convieram no seguinte:
Que, pelo tratado para evitar ou prevenir conflictos entre os Estados Americanos, assignado em Santiago no dia 3 de Aí aio de 1923 (conhecido como Tratado Gondra), as Altas Paites Contractantes concordam em que toda questão que não tenha podido ser resolvida pela via diplomática, nem levada á arbitragem, em virtude de Tratados existentes, será submettida á investigação e informação duma Commissão de Investigação;
Que, pelo tratado de proscripção da guerra, assignado em Paris a 28 de Agosto de 1928 (conhecido como Pacto Briand-Kellogg, ou Pacto de Paris), as Altas Partes Contractantes declaram solennemente, em nome das suas respectivas nações, que condemnam o recurso â guerra para á solução das controversias internacionaes, e â ella renunciam, como instrumento depolitica nacional, nas suas mutuas relações;
Que, pela Convenção Geral de Conciliação Interamericana, assignada em Washington a 5 de Janeiro de 1929, as Altas Partes Contractantes
Que, pelo Tratado Geral de Arbitramento Interamericano, assignado em Washington a 5 de Janeiro de 1929, as Altas Partes Contractantes se obrigam a submetter â arbitragem, com certas excepções, todos os seus litigios de carácter internacional que não tenha sido possível resolver pela via diplomática e que se considerem de natureza jurídica por serem susceptiveis de decisão mediante a applicação dos princípios do direito, e, além disso a criar o processo de arbitragem a ser seguido; e
Que, pelo Tratado de não-Aggressão e Conciliação, assignado no Rio de Janeiro a 10 de Outubro de 1933 (conhecido como Tratado Saavedra Lamas), as Altas Partes Contractantes declaram solennemente que condemnam as guerras de aggressão nas suas mutuas relações, ou com outros Estados, e que a solução dos conflictos ou divergencias de qualquer classe que se suscitem entre las, não se deverá realizar senão pelos meios pacíficos que consagra o direito internacional, e também declaram que, entre ellas, as questões territoriaes não se deverão resolver pela violencia e que não reconhecerão ajuste territorial algum que não seja obtido por meios pacíficos, nem a validade da occupação ou aequisição de territorios que seja conseguida pela força das armas, e, além disso, que, no caso de falta de cumprimento destas obrigações, os Estados Contratantes se compromettem a adoptar, na sua qualidade de neutros, uma attitude commum e solidaria e a exercer os meios políticos, jurídicos ou económicos autorizados pelo direito internacional, e a fazer pesar a influencia da opinião publica, sem, comtudo, recorrer a intervenção, seja diplomática ou armada, resalvada a attidude que lhes possa corresponder em virtude dos seus Tratados collectivos; e ao demais, se comprometem a criar um processo de conciliação;
As Altas Partes Contractantes ratificam as obrigações contrahidas para resolver, por meios pacíficos, as controversias de ordem internacional que possam surgir entre ellas.
Sem prejuízo dos preceitos universaes sobre neutralidade previstos para o caso de guerra internacional fora contrahidos pelos Estados americanos que forem membros da Sociedade das Nações, as Altas Partes Contractantes reaffirman sua fidelidade aos principios enunciados nos cinco pactos mencionados no artigo primeiro e accordam en que, em caso de rompimento de hostilidades, entre duas ou mais delias, tratarão immediatamente de adoptar, em sua condicão de neutros, por meio de consultas, una attitude commum e solidaria, com o proposito de desalentar ou evitar u propagação ou prolongação das hostilidades.
Para tal fim, e considerando a diversidade dos casos e das circumstancias, poderão considerar a imposição de prohibioções ou restricções sobre a venda ou embarque de armas, munições ou petrechos de
A presente Convenção, será ratificada pelas Altas Partes Contractantes, de accôrdo com os seus preceitos constitucionaes. A Convenção original e os instrumentos de ratificação serão depositados no Ministerio das Relações Exteriores da República Argentina, que comunicará as ratificações aos demais Estados signatarios. Esta Convenção entrará em vigor quando pelo menos onze Estados signatarios tiverem depositado as suas ratificações.
A Convenção vigorará indefinidamente, podendo, porém, ser denunciada por qualquer das Altas Partes Contractantes, entrando a denuncia en vigor um anno depois da data em que fôr feita a respectiva comunicação. A denuncia será dirigida ao Ministerio des Relações Exteriores da República Argentina, a qual transinittirá copias da mesma aos demais Estados signatarios. A denuncia, não será considerada valida se a Parte denunciante estiver em estado de guerra ou entrar cm hostilidades sem preencher os requisitos establecidos na presente Convenção.
Em fé do que os Plenipotenciários acima nomeados assignan esta Convenção em espanhol, inglez, portuguez e francês e lhe appõem seus respectivos sellos na cidade de Buenos Aires, Capital da República Argentina, aos vinte e tres días do mez de dezembro do anno de mil novecentos e trinta e seis.
Pero artigo VI em nenhum caso poder-se-ão considerar como contrabando de guerra as sustancias alimenticias ou materias primas destinadas as povoações civis dos paizez belligérantes, nem existirá o dever de prohibir os créditos para acquicição das referidas substancias ou materias primas que tiverem o destino indicado.
No que respeita ao embargo des armamentos, cada Nação poderá reservar sua attitude em face de uma guerra de aggressão.
Pelo artigo VI, en caso algum poderão ser consideradas como contrabando de guerra as substancias alimentícias ou as materias primas destinadas ás povoações civis de paizes belligerentes, nem existirá a obrigação de prohibir os créditos para aequisição das referidas substancias ou materias primas que tiverem o destino indicado.
No que respeita sao embargo de armamentos, cada nação poderá reservar a sua attitude emface de una guerra de aggressão.
A Delegação da Colombia julga, ao assignar esta Convenção, que a phrase “em seu carácter de neutral”, que aparecenos nos artigos V o VI significa um conceito novo de Direito Internacional que permite distinguir entre o aggressor o o aggredido e darlhes um trato diverso.
Ao mesmo tempo, a Delegeção da Colombia considera necessário para assegurar a plena e effectiva applicação deste Pacto, deixar consignada a seguinte definição do aggressor:
Considerar-se-á como aggressor aquelle Estado que se fizer responsável de um ou varios dos actos siguintes:
Que se tenha negado a cumprir un laudo arbitral ou uma sentença da justiça internacional, legalmente proferidos;
Nenhuma consideração de ordem política, militar, económica ou de outra classe, poderá servir de excusa ou de justificativo a aggressão aqui prevista.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Animés du désir d’assurer le maintien de la paix générale dans leurs relations mutuelles, appréciant les avantages qui ont découlé et découleront des divers pactes en vigueur qui condamnent la guerre et établissent des méthodes pour le règlement pacifique des différends internationaux;
Reconnaissant la nécessité d’imposer de plus grandes restrictions au recours à la guerre;
Et convaincus que çour atteindre ce but, il y a lieu de conclure une nouvelle Convention qui coordonne les accords existants, les amplifie et assure ’leur exécution, ont désigné à cette fin les Plénipotentiaires suivants:
Lesquels, ayant déposé leurs Pleins Pouvoirs trouvés en bonne et due forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
Considérant que, par le Traité pour éviter ou empêcher les Conflits Internationaux entre les Etats Américains, signé à Santiago le 3 Mai 1923 (connu sous le nom de traité Gondra), les Hautes Parties Contractantes ont convenu que toute question qui n’aurait pu être résolue par la voie diplomatique ni soumise à l’arbitrage, en vertu des traités existants, sera soumise à une Commission d’enquête qui en fera rapport;
Que, par le Traité de Renonciation à la Guerre, signé à Paris le 28 août 1928 (connu sous le nom de Pacte Kellogg-Briand ou Pacte de Paris), les Hautes Parties Contractantes ont déclaré solennellement, au nom de leurs nations respectives, qu’elles condamnent tout recours à la guerre pour le règlement des différends internationaux et y renoncent comme instrument de politique nationale dans leurs relations mutuelles;
Que, per la Convention Générale de Conciliation Interaméricaine, signée à Washington le 5 janvier 1929, les Hautes Parties Contractantes ont convenu de soumettre û la procédure de conciliation tous les différends qui peuvent s’élever entre elles et qu’il n’aurait pas été possible de régler par la voie diplomatique, et d’établir une Commission de Conciliation pour exécuter les obligations assumées dans la dite Convention;
Que, par le Traité Général d’Arbitrage Interaméricain, signé à Washington le 5 janvier 1929, les Hautes Parties Contractantes se sont engagées à soumettre à l’arbitrage, sauf certaines exceptions, tous les différends de caractère international, qui n’auraient pas été réglés par la voie diplomatique, et ayant un caractère juridique, c’est-à-dire susceptibles d’être décidés par l’application des principes de droit, et en outre, à établir entre elles et à suivre une procédure d’arbitrage;
Que par le Traité de Non Agression et de Conciliation, signé à Rio de Janeiro, le 10 octobre 1933 (connu sous le nom de Traité Saavedra Lamas), les Hautes Parties Contractantes ont déclaré solennellement qu’elles condamnent les guerres d’agression dans leurs relations mutuelles ou avec d’autres Etats; que le règlement des conflits ou différends de toutes sortes qui s’élèveront entre elles ne devra être obtenu que par des moyens pacifiques consacrés par le droit international, quelles ont également déclaré, en ce qui les concerne, que les questions territoriales ne doivent pas être réglées par la violence, et qu’elles ne reconnaîtront aucun règlement territorial qui ne soit pas obtenu par des moyens pacifiques, ni la validité de l’occupation ou de l’acquisition de territoires, effectuée par la force des armes, en outre, qu’en cas de non-accomplissement de ces engagements, les Etats Contractants adopteront, en leur qualité de neutres, une attitude commune et solidaire, et mettront en oeuvre les moyens politiques, juridiques ou économiques autorisés par le Droit International et qu’ils porteront l’opinion publique à agir par son influence, tout en évitant de recourir à aucune intervention diplomatique ou armée, sans cependant renoncer à l’attitude que leur imposent leurs traités collectifs;
Et qu’ils s’engagent, en outre, à établir une procédure de conciliation;
Les Hautes Parties Contractantes réaffirment les engagements contractés par elles de donner une solution par des moyens pacifiques, aux controverses d’ordre international qui peuvent surgir entre elles.
Les Hautes Parties Contractantes conviennent de plus qu’en cas de difficultés entre deux ou plus d’entre elles, elles chercheront à les régler dans un esprit de respect mutuel de leurs droits respectifs, en recourant, pour cet objet, à des négociations diplomatiques ou successivement à des procédures de médiation, aux commissions d’enquête, aux commissions de conciliation, aux tribunaux d’arbitrage et aux cours de justice comme il est prévu dans les traités auxquels elles
Ces stipulations ne concernent pas les différends déjà soumis à une procédure diplomatique ou judiciaire en vertu d’accords spéciaux.
Sans préjudice des principes universels sur la neutralité prévus pour le cas de guerre internationale hors d’Amérique, et des obligations contractées par les Etats américains qui seraient membres de la Société des Nations, les Hautes Parties Contractantes réaffirment leur fidélité aux principes énoncés dans les cinq Pactes visés à l’article I, et conviennent que, dans le cas d’ouverture d’hostilités ou de menace d’ouverture d’hostilités entre deux ou plus d’entre elles, elles s’efforceront immédiatement d’adopter, en leur qualité de neutres, au moyen d’une consultation, une attitude commune et solidaire dans le but de décourager ou de prévenir l’extension ou la prolongation des hostilités.
Dans ce but, et tenant compte de la diversité des cas et des circonstances, elles pourront envisager des mesures de prohibition ou de restriction concernant la vente ou l’expédition d’armes, munitions et matériel de guerre, emprunts ou autre aide financière aux Etats en conflit, selon la législation interne des Hautes Parties Contractantes, et sans préjudice de leurs obligations dérivant d’autres Traités dont elles sont ou peuvent devenir parties.
La présente Convention sera ratifiée par les Hautes Parties Contractantes conformément à leurs procédures constitutionnelles. La Convention originale et les instruments de ratification seront déposés au Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de la République Argentine, qui fera part des ratifications aux autres Etats signataires. Elle entrera en vigueur lorsque onze au moins des Etats signataires auront fait le dépôt de leurs instruments de ratification.
La Convention restera indéfiniment en vigueur mais elle pourra être dénoncée par l’une quelconque des Parties Contractantes; cette dénonciation deviendra effective un an après la date de sa notification. La dénonciation sera adressée au Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de la République Argentine, qui en transmettra copie aux autres Etats signataires. Aucune dénonciation ne sera considérée valable si la Partie qui dénonce se trouve en état de guerre ou est engagée dans des hostilités sans avoir accompli les obligations stipulées dans la présente Convention.
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires précités ont signé la présente Convention, en espagnol, en anglais, en portugais et en français, et y ont apposé leurs sceaux. Fait dans la ville de Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, le 23 Décembre 1936.
De par l’Article VI, dans aucun cas, ne pourront être considérées comme contrebande de guerre les denrées alimentaires ou matières premières destinées aux populations civiles des pays belligérants, et il n’existera pas le devoir de prohiber les crédits destinés à l’acquisition desdites denrées ou matières premières qui auraient la destination sus-mentionnée.
En ce qui concerne la saisie des armements, chaque Nation pourra réserver son attitude face à une guerre d’agression.
De per l’Article VI, dans aucun cas ne pourront être considérées comme contrebande de guerre les denrées alimentaires ou matières premières destinées aux populations civiles des pays belligérants, et il n’existera pas le devoir de prohiber les crédits destinés à l’acquisition desdites denrées ou matières premières qui auraient la destination sus-mentionnée.
En ce qui concerne la saisie des armements, chaque Nation pourra réserver son attitude face à une guerre d’agression.
La Délégation de Colombie entend, en signant cette Convention, que la phrase “en leur qualité de neutres”, qui figure aux Articles V et VI, implique un nouveau concept du Droit International qui permet de distinguer l’attaquant de l’attaqué et de leur octroyer un traitement différent. En même temps, la Délégation de Colombie juge utile, afin d’assurer la pleine et effective application de ce Pacte, de consigner la définition suivante de l’agresseur:
On considérera comme agresseur l’Etat qui se rendra responsable d’un ou de plusieurs des actes suivants:
Qui se sera refusé à accomplir une sentence arbitrale ou une sentence de la justice internationale, légalement rendue.Aucune considération d’ordre politique, militaire, économique ou d’un autre ordre, ne pourra servir d’excuse ou de justification à l’agression ici prévue.
Deposit of ratification subject to a declaration.
“The United States of America holds that the reservations to this Convention do not constitute an amendment to the text, but that such reservations, interpretations, and definitions by separate governments are solely for the benefit of such respective governments and are not intended to be controlling upon the United States of America.”
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 927]
Convention on the Pan American Highway.
Preamble.
Texts.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace,
Purpose.
Convinced that direct and material contact between the American peoples necessarily would strengthen those bonds, consolidating therefore the peace of the Continent;
Knowing that the general welfare will be greater when there is greater facility for the exchange of the products of said countries;
Considering, finally, that one of the most adequate and efficient means for the attainment of the moral and material end aimed at jointly by the American Republics, is the termination of a highway which establishes a permanent communication between their respective territories,
Have decided to conclude a convention on that subject and for such Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after exhibiting their Full Powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows:
Pan American Highway, speedy completion.
Commission of technical experts to be formed; functions., etc.
Financial committee; composition, studies, report, etc.
Permanent public office to be established.
Previously entered obligations not directed.
Ratification.
Deposit of original.
Deposit of instruments of ratification.
Effective date.
Duration.
Denunciation.
Adherence and accession.
The present Convention shall be open for the adherence and accession of States which aro not signatories. The corresponding instruments shall be deposited in the archives of the Pan American Union, which shall communicate them to the other High Contracting Parties.
Signatures.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
Conscientes de que el principal propósito de las Conferencias Inter americanas es el estrechamiento de los vínculos de amistad que ya existen entre los países de este Continente;
Convencidos de que el contacto directo y material entre loa pueblos americanos necesariamente vendría a robustecer dichos lazos, y a afianzar, por lo tanto, la paz continental;
Sabedores de que el bienestar común será mayor mientras más fácil sea el intercambio de los productos de dichos países; y, Considerando, por último, que uno de los medios más indicados y eficaces para alcanzar los fines morales y materiales que comúnmente persiguen las Repúblicas americanas, es la terminación de una carretera que establezca la comunicación permanente entre sus respectivos territorios,
Han resuelto concluir una Convención sobre la materia y, al efecto, han nombrado los siguientes Plenipotenciarios:
Quienes, después de haber exhibido sus Plenos Poderes, que fueron hallados en buena y debida forma, han convenido en lo siguiente:
La presente Convención quedará abierta a la adhesión y accesión de los Estados no signatarios. Los instrumentos correspondientes serán depositados en los archivos de la Unión Panamericana, que ios comunicará a las otras Altas Partes Contratantes.
En fe de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados, firman y sellan la presente Convención en español, inglés, portugués y francés, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre del año mil novecientos treinta y seis.
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz;
Scientes de que o proposito principal da União Panmericana, é estreitar os laços de amizade entre os povos do Continente;
Convencidos de que o contacto directo e material entre os povos americanos viria necessariamente robustecer taes laços, e concorrer, por conseguinte, para o paz continental;
Considerando que o bemestar comum será tanto maior quanto mais fácil o intercambio dos productos dos ditos paizes; e
Considerando, finalmente, que um dos meios mais indicados e efficientes para alcançar os fines moraes o materiaes que communmente perseguem as Repúblicas Americanas, consiste na terminação duma estrada que estabeleça communicações permanentes entre os respectivos territorios.
Resolvem celebrar a seguinte convenção nomeando para tal fin os plenipotenciarios seguintes:
Os quaes depois de terem exhibido seus plenos poderes, que foram achados em bôa e devida forma convieram no seguinte:
A presente Convenção ficará aberta á adhesão e accessão dos Estados não signatarios. Os instrumentos respectivos serão depositados nos archivos da União Panamericana, que os communicará ás outras Altas Partes Contratantes.
Na fé do qual, os Plenipotenciarios que acima se nomeiam assignant e appõem os respectivos sellos á presente Convenção em espanhol, inglez, porguez e francez, na cidade do Buenos Aires, Capital da Republica Argentina, aos vinte e tres dias do niez de dezembro do anno mil novecentos e trinta e seis.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Conscients de ce que le dessein primordial des Conférences Inter-américaines est de resserrer les liens d’amitié entre les pays de ce Continent;
Convaincus que le contact direct et matériel entre les peuples américains viendrait nécessairement fortifier ces liens et affermir par conséquent la paix continentale;
Sachant bien que le bien-être commun sera plus grand quand l’échange des produits de ces pays deviendra plus facile;
Considérant, en dernier lieu, qu’un des moyens les plus indiqués et les plus efficaces pour obtenir les fins morales et matérielles que poursuivent en commun les Républiques Américaines, est l’achèvement d’une route qui établisse la communication permanente entre leurs territoires respectifs;
Ont décidé de conclure la suivante Convention, et, à cet effet, ont nommé les Plénipotentiaires suivants:
Lesquels après avoir déposé leurs pleins pouvoirs trouvés en bonne et duo forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
La présente Convention restera ouverte à l’adhésion des Etats non signataires. Les instruments correspondants seront déposés aux Archives de l’Union Panaméricaine, à Washington, qui les communiquera aux autres Hautes Parties Contractantes.
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires sus-désignés ont signé la présente Convention en espagnol, en anglais, en portugais et en français, dans la ville de Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, ce 23 Décembre, mil neuf cent trente-six.
Ratification.
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 928]
Convention for the promotion of Inter-American cultural relations.
Preamble.
Texts.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace;
Purpose.
That such results would be appreciably promoted by an exchange of professors, teachers and students among the American countries, as well as by the encouragement of a closer relationship between unofficial organizations which exert an influence on the formation of public opinion,
Have resolved to conclude a convention for that purpose and to Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after having deposited their Full Powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows:
Annual awards of fellowships.
Tuition, etc., expenses.
Interchange of students and teachers during vacation periods.
Nomination, selection, etc., of students.
Qualifying provision.
Dates specified.
Countries of South America, November 30th.
All other countries, March 31st.
Repatriation of students.
List of full professors available for exchange service to be provided.
Selection; work of exchange professor.
Expenses; salaries of professors.
Administration of assumed obligations.
Independence of institutions of learning, etc., not affected.
Regulations concerning details: framing; distribution of copies.
Previously entered obligations not affected.
Ratification.
Deposit of original.
Deposit of instruments at ratification.
Effective date.
Duration.
Denunciation.
Signatures.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
Que se adelantaría el propósito con que fué convocada la Conferencia, mediante un mayor conocimiento y entendimiento de ios pueblos y de las instituciones de los países representados y una más estrecha solidaridad educacional en el continente americano; y
Que facilitaría apreciablemente la consecución de tales fines el intercambio de profesores, maestros y estudiantes, entre los países americanos, y el estímulo de relaciones más estrechas entre los organismos sin carácter oficial que contribuyen a moldear la opinión pública,
Han resuelto celebrar una convención con ese objeto y, al efecto, han nombrado los siguientes Plenipotenciarios:
Quienes, después de haber exhibido sus Plenos Poderes, que fueron hallados en buena y debida forma, han convenido lo siguiente:
Salvo que los países interesados convengan otra cosa, regirán las siguientes fechas:
Países de América del Sur, 30 de noviembre, y los demás países, 31 de marzo.
Transcurrido este plazo, la Convención cesará en sus efectos para el denunciante, quedando subsistente para las demás Altas Partes Contratantes.
En fe de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados, firman y sellan la presente Convención en español, inglés, portugués y francés, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre del año mil nove-cientos treinta y seis.
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz,
Considerando que sería levado avante o objeto para que foi convocada a Conferencia, mediante um maior conhecimento e entendimento dos povos e das instituições dos paizes representados e uma mais estreita solidariedade educacional no Continente Americano; e
Que facilitaría notavelmente, a obtenção de taes fins o intercambio de professores, mestres e estudantes entre os paizes americanos e o estimulo de mais estreitas relações entro os organismos sem carácter official que contribuem a formar a opinião publica,
Resolveram celebrar uma Convenção para esse fim e, para isso, nomeraram os plenipotenciarios seguintes:
Salvo de que os paizes interessados convienen em outra coussa vigorarão as seguintes datas: Paizes da America do Sul, 30 de Novembre e os demais paizes, 31 de Março.
Decorrido este prazo, a Convenção deixará de surtir effeito para o Estado denunciante, subsistindo para os demais.
Em fé do que, os Plenipotenciarios acima mencionados assignam y appõem seus Bellos á presente Convenção, em espanhol, inglez, portuguez o francez, na cidade de Buenos Aires, Capital da RepubEca Argentina, aos vinte e tres dias do mez de dezembro do anno de mil novecentos e trinta e seis.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Considérant que l’on approcherait du but dans lequel fut convoquée la Conférence, moyennant une plus grande connaissance et compréhension des peuples et des institutions des pays représentés ainsi qu’une plus étroite solidarité d’éducation sur le continent américain; que la poursuite de ce but serait facilitée d’une manière appréciable par l’échange de professeurs, d’instituteurs et d’étudiants entre les pays américains, et par la stimulation de relations plus étroites entre les organismes sans caractère officiel qui contribuent à modeler l’opinion publique,
Ont décidé de conclure une convention dans ce but, et ont désigné les Plénipotentiaires suivants:
Lesquels, après avoir déposé leurs Pleins Pouvoirs trouvés en bonne et due forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
Sauf dans le cas où les pays intéressés en conviendraient autrement, les dates suivantes régiront: pays de l’Amérique du Sud: 30 No-vembre; autres pays: 31 Mars.
Une fois ce délai écoulé, les effets de la Convention cesseront en ce qui concerne le dénonciateur et elle restera en vigueur pour les autres Hautes Parties Contractantes.
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires indiqués ci-après, signent et scellent la présente Convention, en espagnol, en anglais, en portugais et en français, dans la ville de Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, ce 23 Décembre 1936.
Ratification.
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 929]
Inter-American convention concerning artistic exhibitions.
Preamble.
Texts.
The Governments represented at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace;
Purpose. Plenipotentiaries.
Who, after having deposited their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed as follows.
Facilities for holding artistic exhibitions.
Grant of, to Government agencies, etc.
Previously entered obligations not affected.
Ratification.
Deposit of original.
Deposit of instruments of ratification.
Effective date.
Duration.
Denunciation.
Adherence and accession.
In witness whereof, the above mentioned Plenipotentiaries sign the Signatures.
Los Gobiernos representados en la Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidación de la Paz,
Deseosos de fomentar sus vinculaciones espirituales mediante el mejor conocimiento recíproco de sus respectivas producciones de arte, han resuelto celebrar una Convención relativa a la exposición de producciones artísticas y, con tal fin, han nombrado los siguientes Plenipotenciarios:
Quienes, después de haber exhibido sus Plenos Poderes que fueron hallados en buena y debida forma, han convenido en lo siguiente:
La presente Convención regirá indefinidamente, pero podrá ser denunciada mediante aviso anticipado de un año a la Unión Panamericana, que lo transmitirá a los demás Gobiernos signatarios.
Transcurrido este plazo, la Convención cesará en sus efectos para el denunciante, quedando subsistente para las demás Altas Partes Contratantes.
En fe de lo cual, los Plenipotenciarios arriba mencionados, firman y sellan la presente Convención en español, inglés, portugués y francés, en la ciudad do Buenos Aires, Capital de la República Argentina, a los veintitrés días del mes de diciembre del año mil novecientos treinta y seis.
Os Governos representados na Conferencia Interamericana de Consolidação da Paz. No desejo de promover as suas vinculações espirituales mediante o melhor conhocimento reciproco de suas respectivas producções artísticas, resolveram celebrar um Tratado relativo á exposição de producções de arte e, com tal fim, nomearam os seguintes Plenipoteciarios:
Os quaes, depois de terem exhibido as suas credenciaes, que forain achadas em bôa e devida forma, convieram no seguinte:
A presente Convenção vigorará indefinidamente, podendo porém, ser denunciada, mediante aviso anticipado de um annno, á União Panamericana, que o transmittirá aos demais Governos signatarios.
Decorrido este prazo, a Convenção deixará de producir effeito para o Estado denunciante, subsistindo para as demais Partes Contractantes.
En testimonio do que, os Plenipotenciarios acima mencionados assignam e appõem os respectvios sellos na presente Convenção em espanhol, inglez, portuguez, e francez, na cidade de Buenos Aíres, Capital da Republica Argentina, aos vinte e tres días do mez de dezembro do anno de mil novecentos e trinta e seis.
Les Gouvernements représentés à la Conférence Interaméricaine pour le Maintien de la Paix,
Désireux de resserrer leurs liens spirituels par la plus complète connaissance réciproque de leurs respectives productions artistiques ont décidé de conclure une Convention relative à l’exposition des oeuvres d’art et, dans ce but, ont désigné les Plénipotentiaires suivants:
Lesquels, après avoir déposé leurs Pleins Pouvoirs, trouvés en bonne et due forme, ont convenu ce qui suit:
La présente Convention restera indéfiniment en vigueur, mais pourra être dénoncée moyennant un préavis d’un an à l’Union Panaméricaine, qui le transmettra aux autres Gouvernements signataires.
Ce délai écoulé, la Convention cessera d’être en vigueur pour la partie qui l’aura dénoncée, subsistant pour les autres Hautes Parties Contractantes.
En foi de quoi, les Plénipotentiaires ci-après nommés, ont signé la présente Convention en espagnol, en anglais, en portugais et en français et y ont apposé leurs sceaux, dans la ville de Buenos Aires, Capitale de la République Argentine, ce vingt-trois Décembre mil neuf cent trente-six.
Ratification.
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 930]
Treaty of establishment with Greece.
Contracting powers.
Plenipotentiaries.
His Majesty the King of the Hellenes His Excellency Mr. Nicolas Mavroudis, Permanent Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; who, having communicated to each other their respective full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed upon the following provisions:
Treatment of nationals, etc., with respect to entry, establishment, and residence.
Regulation of immigration.
The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications thereof Ratification.
It shall take effect on the day of the exchange of ratifications and Effective date and duration.
Signatures.
Ratification exchanged.
Proclamation.
[T. S. No. 931]
Internationa] convention, etc., respecting bills of lading for the carriage of goods by sea.
Preamble.
Contracting parties.
Ayant reconnu l’utilité de fixer de commun accord certaines règles uniformes en matière de connaissement, ont décidé do conclure une Convention à cette effet et ont désigné, pour Leurs Plénipotentiaires, savoir:
A moins qu’un avis des pertes ou dommages et de la nature générale de ces pertes ou dommages ne soit donné par écrit au transporteur où à son agent au port de déchargement, avant ou au moment de l’enlèvement des marchandises, et de leur remise sous la garde de la personne ayant droit à la délivrance sous l’empire du contrat de
Si les pertes ou dommages ne sont pas apparents, l’avis doit être donné dans les trois jours de la délivrance.
Les réserves écrites sont inutiles si l’état do la marchandise a été contradictoirement constaté au moment de la réception.
En tous cas le transporteur et le navire seront déchargés de toute responsabilité pour pertes ou dommages à moins qu’une action ne soit intentée dans l’année de la délivrance des marchandises ou de la date à laquelle elles eussent dû être délivrées.
En cas de perte ou dommage certains ou présumés, le transporteur et le réceptionnaire se donneront réciproquement toutes les facilités raisonnables pour l'inspection de la marchandise et la vérification du nombre de colis.
Le transporteur comme le navire ne seront tenus en aucun cas des pertes ou dommages causés aux marchandises ou les concernant
Cette déclaration ainsi insérée dans le connaissement constituera une présomption, sauf preuve contraire, mais elle ne liera pas le transporteur, qui pourra la contester.
Par convention entre le transporteur, capitaine ou agent du transporteur et le chargeur, une somme maximum différente de celle inscrite dans ce paragraphe peut être déterminée, pourvu, que ce maximum conventionnel ne soit pas inférieur au chiffre cidessus fixé.
Ni le transporteur ni le navire ne seront en aucun cas responsables pour perte ou dommage causé aux marchandises ou les concernant, si dans le connaissement le chargeur a fait sciemment une déclaration fausse de leur nature ou de leur valeur.
Un transporteur sera libre d’abandonner tout ou partie de ses droits et exonérations ou d’augmenter ses responsabilités et obligations tels que les uns et les autres sont prévus par la présente Convention, pourvu que cet abandon ou cette augmentation soit inséré dans le connaissement délivré au chargeur.
Aucune disposition de la présente Convention ne s’applique aux chartesparties; mais si des connaissements sont émis dans le cas d’un navire sous l’empire d’une chartepartie, ils sont soumis aux termes de la présente Convention. Aucune disposition dans ces règles ne sera considérée comme empêchant l’insertion dans un connaissement d’une disposition licite quelconque ou sujet d’avaries communes.
Nonobstant les dispositions des articles précédents, un transporteur, capitaine ou agent du transporteur et un chargeur seront libres, pour des marchandises déterminées, quelles qu’elles soient, de passer un contrat quelconque avec des conditions quelconques concernant la responsabilité et les obligations du transporteur pour ces marchandises,
Toute convention ainsi conclue aura plein effet légal.
Il est toutefois convenu que cet article ne s’appliquera pas aux cargaisons commerciales ordinaires, faites au cours d’opérations commerciales ordinaires, mais seulement à d’autres chargements où le caractère et la condition des biens à transporter et les circonstances, les termes et les conditions auxquels le transport doit se faire sont de nature à justifier une convention spéciale.
Les unités monétaires dont il s’agit dans la présente Convention s’entendent valeur or.
Ceux des Etats contractants où la livre sterling n’est 'pas employée comme unité monétaire se réservent le droit de convertir en chiffres ronds, d’après leur système monétaire, les sommes indiquées en livres sterling dans la présente Convention.
Les lois nationales peuvent réserver au débiteur la faculté de se libérer dans la monnaie nationale, d’après le cours du change au jour de l’arrivée du navire au port de déchargement de la marchandise dont il s’agit.
A l’expiration du délai de deux ans au plus tard à compter du jour de la signature de la Convention, le Gouvernement belge entrera en rapport avec les Gouvernements des Hautes Parties contractantes qui se seront déclarées prêtes à la ratifier, à l’effet de faire décider s’il y a lieu de la mettre en vigueur. Les ratifications seront déposées à Bruxelles à la date qui sera fixée de commun accord entre les dits Gouvernements. Le premier dépôt de ratifications sera constaté par un procès-verbal signé par les représentants des États qui y prendront part et par le Ministre des Affaires Étrangères de Belgique.
Les dépôts ultérieurs se feront au moyen d’une notification écrite, adressée au Gouvernement belge et accompagnée de l’instrument de ratification.
Copie certifiée conforme au procès-verbal relatif au premier dépôt de ratifications, de notifications mentionnées à l’alinéa précédent, ainsi que des instruments de ratifications qui les accompagnent sera immédiatement, par les soins du Gouvernement belge et par la voie diplomatique, remise aux États qui ont signé la présente Convention ou qui auront adhéré. Dans les cas visés à l’alinéa précédent, ledit Gouvernement fera connaître, en même temps, la date à laquelle il a reçu la notification.
Les États non signataires pourront adhérer à la présente Convention, qu’ils aient été ou non représentés à la Conférence internationale de Bruxelles.
L’État qui désire adhérer notifie par écrit son intention au Gouvernement belge, en lui transmettant l’acte d’adhésion, qui sera déposé dans les archives du dit Gouvernement.
Le Gouvernement belge transmettra immédiatement à tous les États signataires ou adhérents copie certifiée conforme de la notification ainsi que de l’acte d’adhésion en indiquant la date à laquelle il a reçu la notification.
S’il arrivait qu’un des États contractants voulut dénoncer la présente Convention, la dénonciation sera notifiée par écrit au Gouvernement belge, qui communiquera immédiatement copie certifiée conforme de la notification à tous les autres États, en leur faisant savoir la date à laquelle il l’a reçue.
La dénonciation produira ses effets à l’égard de l’État seul qui l’aura notifiée et un an après que la notification en sera parvenue au Gouvernement belge.
Chaque État contractant aura la faculté de provoquer la réunion d’une nouvelle conférence, dans le but de rechercher les améliorations qui pourraient être apportées à la présente Convention.
Celui des États qui ferait usage de cette faculté aurait à notifier un an à l’avance son intention aux autres États, par l'intermédiaire du Gouvernement belge, qui se chargerait de convoquer la conférence.
Fait à Bruxelles, en un seul exemplaire, lo 25 août 1924.
En procédant à la signature de la Convention internationale pour l’unification de certaines règles en matière de Connaissement, les Plénipotentiaires soussignés ont adopté le présent protocole qui aura la même valeur que si ses dispositions étaient insérées dans le texte même de la Convention à laquelle il se rapporte.
Les Hautes Parties contractantes pourront donner à effet à cette Convention, soit en lui donnant force de loi, soit on introduisant dans leur législation nationale les règles adoptées par la Convention sous une forme appropriée à cette législation.
Elles se réservent expressément le droit:
I, the Undersigned, His Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador at Brussels, on affixing my signature to the Protocol of Signature of the International Convention for the unification of certain rules relating to Bills of Lading, on this 15th day of November 1924, hereby make the following Declarations by direction of my Government:
I declare that His Britannic Majesty's Government adopt the last reservation in the additional Protocol of the Bills of Lading Convention.
I further declare that my signature applies only to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I reserve the right of each of the British Dominions, Colonies, Overseas Possessions and Protectorates, and of each of the territories over wich His Britannic Majesty exercises a mandate to accede of tins Convention under Article 13.
Brussels, this 15th day of November 1924.
Note annexée à la lettre de S. Exc. M. I’Ambassadeur du Japon à M. le Ministre des Affaires Étrangères de Belgique, du 25 août 1925,
Au moment de procéder à la signature de la Convention internationale pour l’unification de certaines règles en matière de connaissement, le soussigné, Plénipotentiaire du Japon, fait les réserves suivantes:
A l’article 4:
Le Japon se réserve, jusqu’à nouvel ordre l’acceptation des dispositions du a) à l’alinéa 2 de l’article 4.
Bruxelles, le 25 août 1925,
Dale convention came into force.
Post, p. 254.
Ratification by United States subject to specified understandings.
Limitation on liability for loss or damage in U. S. jurisdiction.
Post, pp. 252, 253.
“Carriage of Goods by Sea Act” to prevail should conflict arise.
Deposit of ratification, provisions governing.
Post, p. 253.
Notification and instrument of ratification addressed to Belgian Government.
Receipt by Belgian Government; deposit of instrument of rat iflcation.
Effective date in respect of United States.
Proclamation.
[Translation]
The President of the German Republic, the President of the Argentine Contracting Powers.
Having recognized the utility of laying down in common accord certain uniform rules relating to bills of lading, have decided to conclude a Convention to that effect and have designated as their Plenipotentiaries, Plenipotentiaries.
Who, duly authorized therefor, have agreed on the following:
Definitions.
Carrier; responsibilities. rights, etc.
Post, p. 252.
Duties, before and at beginning of voyage.
Loading, etc., of goods.
Post, p. 25l.
Bill of lading; issuance to shipper.
Proviso.
Checking goods.
Evidence of receipt.
Accuracy of marks, etc.
Indemnity for error.
Removal to be prima facie evidence of delivery.
Unless notice of loss or damage and the general nature of such loss or damage be given in writing to the carrier or his agent at the port of discharge before or at the time of the removal of the goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under the contract of carriage, such removal shall be prima facie evidence of the delivery by the carrier of the goods as described in the bill of lading.
Notice of loss when damage not apparent.
Exception.
Failure to bring suit: discharge of liability.
Mutual rights, in ease of loss.
“Shipped” bill of Lading.
Covenant relieving from liability for negligence, etc., void.
Rights and immunities of carriers.
Loss from unseaworthiness.
Burden of proof.
Exemption from liability from designated causes.
Other causes not fault of carrier.
Burden of proof.
Shipper not responsible for damage to carrier without fault.
Certain deviations not breaches.
Limitation on carrier's liability.
Neither the carrier nor the ship shall in any event be or become liable for any loss or damage to or in connection with goods in an amount exceeding 100 pounds sterling per package or unit or the equivalent of that sum in other currency unless the nature and value of such goods have been declared by the shipper before shipment and inserted in the bill of lading.
This declaration if embodied in the bill of lading shall be prima facie evidence but shall not be binding or conclusive on the carrier.
Different maximum by agreement.
Misstatements,, effect of.
Inflammable, etc., goods; treatment, disposition, etc.
Surrender of right. etc., anti increase oí responsibilities, etc.
Inapplicability to charter parties.
Special conditions. Agreements between carrier and shipper, effect of.
Any agreement so entered into shall have full legal effect:
Provided that this article shall not apply to ordinary commercial Proviso. Exceptions.
Liability for goods prior to loading; after discharge from ship.
Bights and obligations under statutes respecting liability of owners.
The monetary units mentioned in this convention are to be taken Monetary units.
Those contracting states in which the pound sterling is not a monetary unit reserve to themselves the right of translating the sums indicated in this convention in terms of pound sterling into terms of their own monetary system in round figures.
The national laws may reserve to the debtor the right of discharging bis debt in national currency according to the rate of exchange prevailing on the day of the arrival of the ship at the port of discharge of the goods concerned.
Application of convention provisions.
After an interval of not more than two years from the day on which Communication by Belgian Government with governments prepored to ratify. Ratifications to be deposited at Brussels; date. First deposit of ratifications.
Subsequent deposits.
Transmittal, by Belgian Government, of certified copy of procès-verbal and instruments of ratification to signatory, etc., powers.
Accessions by non-signatory States.
A State which desires to accede shall notify its intention in writing to the Belgian Government, forwarding to it the document of accession, which shall be deposited in the archives of the said Government.
The Belgian Government shall immediately forward to all the States which have signed or acceded to the convention a duly certified copy of the notification and of the act of accession, mentioning the date on which it received the notification.
Exclusion of dominions, colonies, etc., from provisions.
Separate accessions.
Denunciation.
Effective dates.
Ante, pp. 253,254.
In the event of one of the contracting States wishing to denounce Denunciation.
The denunciation shall only operate in respect of the State which made the notification, and on the expiry of one year after the notification has reached the Belgian Government.
Any one of the contracting States shall have the right to call for a Call of conference for considering amendments.
A State which would exercise this right should notify its intention to the other States through the Belgian Government, which would make arrangements for convening the conference.
Done at Brussels, in a single copy, August 25, 1924. Signatures.
Protocol of signature.
The high contracting parties may give effect to this convention either by giving it the force of law or by including in their national legislation in a form appropriate to that legislation, the rules adopted under this convention.
Rights reserved.
Establishment of responsibility arising from personal fault, etc.
Ante, p, 231.
National coasting trade.
Ante, p. 252.
Done at Brussels, in a single copy, August 25, 1924. Signatures.
Post, p. 258.
Declarations by Great Britain.
I declare that His Britannic Majesty’s Government adopt the last reservation in the additional Protocol of the Bills of Lading Convention.
I further declare that my signature applies only to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I reserve the right of each of the British Dominions, Colonies, Overseas Possessions and Protectorates, and of each of the territories over which His Britannic Majesty exercises a mandate to accede to this Convention under Article 13.
Brussels, this 15th day of November 1924.
Note annexed to the letter of His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, on August 25, 1925.
Reservations by Japan.
To Article 4.
Japan reserves to itself until further notice the acceptance of the provisions in (a) of paragraph 2 of Article 4.
Brussels, August 25, 1925.
Related papers.
Les ratifications sur la Convention internationale pour l’unification de certaines règles en matière de connaissements, signée à Bruxelles le 25 août 1924, de même que sur le Protocole de Signature y annexé, devant, aux termes de l’article 11 de la Convention, être déposées à Bruxelles, le présent Procès-Verbal a été dressé à cet effet au Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Belgique.
Ont été présentées au dépôt le 2 juin 1930:
La date du 2 juin 1930 marquera le point de départ du délai d’un an stipulé à l’article 14 de la Convention pour la mise en vigueur de celleci.
Bruxelles, le 2 juin 1930.
[
[Translation]
As the ratifications of the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules in Regard to Bills of Lading, signed at Brussels on August 25, 1924, as well as of the Protocol of Signature annexed thereto, must, under the terms of article 11 of the convention, be deposited at Brussels, this Procès-Verbal was drawn up for that purpose at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium.
There were presented for deposit on June 2, 1930:
The date of June 2, 1930, will mark the beginning of the period of 1 year stipulated by article 14 of the convention for the latter to go into effect.
Brussels, June 2, 1930.
[
No. 965
Brussels, June 36, 1937.
Notification effecting deposit of ratification of thé United States of America.
Subject to designated understandings.
“that notwithstanding the provisions of Article 4, Section 5, and the first paragraph of Article 9 of the convention, neither the carrier nor the ship shall in any event be or become liable within the jurisdiction of the United States of America for any loss or damage to or in connection with goods in an amount exceeding $500.00, lawful money of the United States of America, per package or unit unless the nature and value of such goods have been declared by the shipper before shipment and inserted in the bill of lading’’; and
“that should any conflict arise between the provisions of the convention and the provisions of the act of April 16, 1936, known as the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, the provisions of said act shall prevail.”
In accordance with the second paragraph of Article 11 of the convention, which provides that ratifications deposited subsequent to the signature of the procès-verbal relating to the first deposit of ratifications shall be made by means of a written notification addressed to Your Excellency’s Government and accompanied by the instrument of ratification, I have the honor to transmit herewith the instrument of ratification of the United States of America, signed by the President on May 26, 1937.[1
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration.
Enclosures:
His Excellency
Mr.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Commerce
[Enclosure 1]
Instrument of ratification.
“That should any conflict arise between the provisions of the Convention and the provisions of the Act of April 16, 1936, known as the ‘Carriage of Goods by Sea Act’, the provisions of said Act shall prevail”:
[Enclosure 2]
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.
[Enclosure 3]
Memorandum showing a comparison between the Act and the Convention.
By the enacting clause of the Act Relating to the Carriage of Goods by Sea, approved April 16, 1936, every bill of lading or similar document of title which is evidence of a contract for the carriage of goods by sea to or from ports of the United States, in foreign trade, shall have effect subject to the provisions of the Act.
Belgian Government’s Acknowledgment of Notification
des affaires etrangeres
et du
commerce exterieur
No. 399/20646
No. d’Ordre: 23863
J’ai eu l’honneur de recevoir la lettre No. 965, en date du 26 juin dernier, par laquelle vous avez bien voulu me faire parvenir les instruments de ratification de M. le Président des EtatsUnis d'Amérique sur la convention internationale pour l’unification de certaines règles en matière de connaissement, signée à Bruxelles, le 25 août 1924.
Ces instruments étaient accompagnés du texte de la loi américaine sur le transport des marchandises par mer et d’un mémorandum établi par le Département d’Etat.
Les instruments de ratification ayant été déposés au Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et du Commerce Extérieur de Belgique, le 29 juin 1937, c’est donc le 29 décembre 1937 que cette convention sortira ses effets vis-à-vis des EtatsUnis d’Amérique.
J’ai également eu l'honneur de recevoir votre lettre No. 969 en date du 29 juin,[1
Je vous serais très obligé, Monsieur le Chargé d’Affaires, de vouloir bien me faire parvenir 30 exemplaires supplémentaires de ces deux documents.
Veuillez agréer, Monsieur le Chargé d’Affaires, l’assurance de ma considération la plus distinguée.
Monsieur Louis Sussdorff Junior,
Chargé d’Affaires des EtatsUnis d’Amérique, Bruxelles.
[Translation]
of
foreign affairs
and
foreign commerce
No. 399/20046
Serial No. 23863
Mr.
Belgian Government’s acknowledgment of ratification.
These instruments were accompanied by the text of the American law relating to the carriage of goods by sea and a memorandum of the Department of State.
As the instruments of ratification were deposited with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Commerce on June 29, 1937, this convention will go into effect with respect to the United States of America on December 29, 1937.
I also had the honor to receive your letter No. 969 dated June 29th,[1
I should be very much obliged to you, Mr. Chargé d’Affaires, if you would transmit to me 30 additional copies of these two documents.
Please accept, Mr. Chargé d’Affaires, the assurance of my most distinguished consideration.
Mr. Louis
Chargé d'Affaires of the United States of America, Brussels.
OTHER THAN TREATIES
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER
THAN TREATIES
[E. A. S. No. 107]
Désireux de rendre encore plus clairs les principes qui ont inspiré Agreement with France concerning customs privileges in Syria and the Lebanon.
Veuillez agréer, Monsieur l’Ambassadeur, les assurances de ma très haute considération.
Son Excellence l’Honorable
Ambassadeur des Etats Unis d’Amérique
Paris
[Enclosure]
du 20 Décembre 1934
portant exonération des droits de douane à l’égard des importations effectuées par les communautés religieuses, missions évangéliques, établissements d’enseignement et oeuvres d’assistance
Le Haut-Commissaire de la République Française,
Vu les décrets du Président de la République Française en date du 23 Novembre 1920 et 16 Juillet 1933,
Vu le règlement douanier ottoman du 31 décembre 1910,
Vu les arrêtés N°s 1734 du 22 décembre 1922, 1228 du 13 Mai 1927, 1711 du 20 décembre 1927 et 2045 du 27 Juillet 1928.
Dons envoyés par les souverains et les chefs d’états.
Crucifix—reliquaires de tous genres, ornés ou non ornés.
Calices, ostensoirs, ciboires, bassins, aiguières, encensoirs, navettes, burettes, plateaux et autres ustensiles, en or, argent ou vermeil.
Candélabres—chandeliers—vases à fleurs ornés ou non ornés, fleurs artificielles—dais—voiles—étoffes en toile pour l’autel—tentures et étoffes en soie ou en coton, pour l’ornementation—galons et franges en soie ou en argent—crosses de tous genres—tableaux ornés ou non ornés.
Vêtements sacerdotaux et autres, confectionnés ou non, destinés exclusivement au service religieux.
Tapis en laine, en velours, ou brodés d’or et d’argent.
Lustres et lampes en argent, vermeil, métal ou cristaux—or et argent en feuilles—couleurs et peintures destinées à l’ornementation— vitraux peints ou non peints—cierges—cire brute pour confectionner les cierges—encens-—chapelets—médailles en or et argent— images—statues et statuettes.
Orgues et harmoniums—musique liturgique—missels—livres de prière ou de chants et, en général, tous les livres destinés à la célébration du culte.
Les articles repris ci-dessus ne peuvent bénéficier de la franchise douanière, que sous réserve d’être importés au nom de communautés religieuses ou de missions évangéliques.
Articles d’habillement: vêtements confectionnés et accessoires du vêtement (à l’exclusion des fourrures et autres garnitures de luxe)— coiffures—chaussures—cuirs et peau—bonneterie de laine ou de coton—lingerie de coton—rubans, cordonnets fils et tissus de soie, laine ou coton.
Articles et produits d’entretien: literie— articles en verre, faience, porcelaine ou fer émaillé, pour la table ou la toilette—couteaux de table, fourchettes et cuillers, en métal ordinaire—batterie de cuisine—articles de ménage—outils de jardinage—graines potagères et florales—savon ordinaire.
Produits d’alimentation: farine de blé—sucre—riz—café—thé—chicorée —amidon—épices—légumes secs—pommes de terre—graisses—beurre, huiles, pâtes et conserves alimentaires—fromage—vin de table.
Articles de bureau: papier—crayons—plumes et porte-plumes— encre—encriers ordinaires—enveloppes en papier.
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 7.000 P. L. S. par personne.
Articles d’habillement repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus, à l’exclusion des rubans, cordonnets, fils et tissus de soie.
Articles et produits d’entretien repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Produits d’alimentation repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus, à l’exclusion du vin de table.
Articles de bureau repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Articles scolaires: craie—tableaux noirs—cartes géographiques et autres livres.
Articles et produits spéciaux: articles de sport—instruments et produits pour cabinet de physique et de chimie—appareils de projections lumineuses fixes.
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annullement en franchise ne peut dépasser 2.500 P. L. S. par pensionnaire, ou 1.000 P. L. S. par élève non entretenu.
Articles de bureau repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Articles scolaires repris au paragraphe C ci-dessus, auxquels il convient d’ajouter: tablettes d’ardoise ou de carton noir—couleurs et accessoires pour peinture artistique.
Articles et produits spéciaux repris au paragraphe C ci-dessus, auxquels il convient d’ajouter: instruments de musique—objet de collection destinés à des établissements possédant un musée d’histoire naturelle—machines à écrire, machines à polycopier et accessoires, destinés à des établissements possédant un cours commercial—
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 1.000 P. L. S. par élève.
Articles d’habillement: bonneterie de laine ou de coton—lingerie de coton—fils de laine ou de coton—tissus de coton.
Articles et produits d’entretien repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Produits d’alimentation repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus, à l’exclusion du vin de table, mais auxquels il convient d’ajouter: cacao— chocolat—confiseries—biscuits—lait condensé.
Articles et produits spéciaux: instruments de chirurgie et de médecine —instruments dentaires—instruments et produits de laboratoire— médicaments—pansements—produits antisep tiques—alcool.
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en francliise ne peut dépasser 7.000 P. L. S. par lit.
Articles et produits d’entretien; articles de ménage—savon ordinaire.
Articles et produits spéciaux repris au paragraphe E ci-dessus.
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 1.200 P. L. S. par assisté.
Articles d’habillement repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus, à l’exclusion des cuirs et peaux, et des rubans, cordonnets, fils et tissus de soie.
Articles et produits d’entretien repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Produits alimentation visés au paragraphe E ci-dessus.
Articles de bureau repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Articles scolaires visés au paragraphe D ci-dessus.
Articles et produits spéciaux repris au paragraphe (J ci-dessus auxquels il convient d’ajouter: instruments de musique—récompenses pour prix (livres ornés, cadres, boîtes et jouets d’enfants)—modèles de lingerie fine, ouvrages de tapisserie échantillonées et articles de mercerie, destinés à des orphelinats de tilles—outils et instruments pour travaux manuels, destinés à des orphelinats de garçons.
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 2.500 P. L. S. par orphelin.
Articles d’habillement visés au paragraphe G ci-dessus.
Articles et produits d’entretien repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
Produits d’alimentation visés au paragraphe E ci-dessus.
Articles de bureau repris au paragraphe B ci-dessus.
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 7.000 P. L. S. par assisté.
Les importations de matériaux de construction, matériaux d’installation et d’entretien des bâtiments, matériels mécaniques, moteurs, engins, appareils et apparaux de toute nature (installations électriques, pompes, etc.), effectuées par les établissements visés à l’article 1 du présent arrêté, demeurent régies par les arrêtés N°s 6/LR, 166/LR, 211/LR et 232/LR, des 31 janvier 1931, 30 juillet, 13 septembre et 4 Octobre 1934.
Toutefois, ces matériaux et matériels ne bénéficient de l’exemption des droits de douane que lorsqu’ils sont introduits par un port des Etats du Levant sous Mandat Français.
Les articles, produits, matériaux et matériels, repris aux articles 1 et 2 du présent arrêté, ne sont admis en franchise douanière que s’ils sont importés de pays faisant partie de la Société des Nations, des Etats-Unis d’Amérique ou de pays bénéficiant d’accords tarifaires spéciaux.
Les marchandises de toute nature, introduites par des établissements ou groupements privilégiés, acquittent les droits du tarif maximum lorsqu’elles sont originaires de pays autres que ceux visés ci-dessus.
Le Secrétaire Général et l’inspecteur Général des Douanes sont chargés, chacun en ce qui le concerne, de l’exécution du présent arrêté.
[Translation]
Being desirous of further clarifying the principles animating the exchange of notes between M. Poincaré and Ambassador Herrick, dated at Paris, respectively, on November 2, 1923,1
Please accept, Mr. Ambassador, the assurances of my very high consideration,
His Excellency
The Honorable
Ambassador of the United States of America,
Paris.
[Enclosure—translation]
Decree of French High Commissioner.
of December 20, 1934,
carrying exemption from customs duties for importations made by religious communities, evangelical missions, educational establishments and philanthropic institutions
The High Commissioner of the French Republic,
In view of the decrees of the President of the French Republic under date of November 23, 1920, and July 16, 1933,
In view of the Ottoman customs regulations of December 31, 1910, In view of Decrees Nos. 1734 of December 22, 1922, 1228 of May 13, 1927, 1711 of December 20, 1927, and 2045 of July 27, 1928.
Gifts sent by sovereigns and chiefs of states.
Crucifixes, reliquaries of all kinds, ornamented or not ornamented.
Chalices, ostensories, ciboria, basins, ewers, censers, incense boats, altar-cruets, trays and other utensils, of gold, silver or vermeil.
Candelabra, chandeliers, flower vases, whether ornamented or plain, artificial flowers, canopies, veils, cloth materials for the altar, hangings and materials, of silk or cotton, for ornamentation, braids and fringes of silk or silver, croziers of all kinds, altar pieces, whether ornamented or plain.
Sacerdotal or other clothing, made up or not, intended exclusively for the religious service.
Carpets, wool, velvet, or embroidered with gold or silver.
Chandeliers (lustres) and lamps of silver, vermeil, metal or glass, gold and silver leaf, colors and paints intended for ornamentation, stained or unstained glass windows, candles, crude wax for making candles, incense, rosaries, gold and silver medals, pictures, statues and statuettes.
Organs and harmoniums, liturgical music, missals, prayer or song-books and, in general, all books intended for conducting worship.
The articles listed above cannot profit from the exemption from customs duties except when imported in the name of religious communities or evangelical missions.
Articles of apparel: ready-made clothing and dress accessories (excluding furs and other luxurious furnishings), headdress, shoes, leather and hides, woolen or cotton hosiery, cotton underclothing, silk, woolen or cotton ribbons, cords, threads and woven goods.
Articles and products for maintenance: bedding; articles of glass, faïence, porcelain or enameled iron, for the table or toilet; table knives, forks and spoons, of ordinary metal; kitchen utensils; house-keeping articles; gardening tools; vegetable and flower seeds, ordinary soap.
Food products: wheat flour, sugar, rice, coffee, tea, chicory, starch, spices, dry vegetables, potatoes, greases and fats, butter, oils, alimentary pastes and canned foods, cheese, table wine.
Office supplies: paper, pencils, pens and penholders, ink, ordinary inkwells, envelopes of paper.
The value of the goods which are admissible annually free of duty cannot exceed 7,000 Libano-Syrian piasters per person.
Articles of apparel listed in paragraph B above, with the exception of ribbons, cords, threads and tissues of silk.
Articles and products for maintenance listed in paragraph B above.
Alimentary products listed in paragraph B above, except table wine.
Office supplies listed in paragraph B above.
School supplies: chalk, blackboards, geographical maps and other books.
Special articles and products: sport goods, instruments and products for physical and chemical laboratories, apparatus for fixed luminous projections.
The value of the goods which are admissible annually duty free cannot exceed 2,500 Libano-Syrian piasters per boarded pupil, or 1,000 Libano-Syrian piasters per pupil not boarded.
Office supplies listed in paragraph B above.
School goods listed in paragraph C above, to which should be added: tablets of slate or black cardboard, colors and accessories for artistic painting.
Special articles and goods listed in paragraph C above, to which should be added: musical instruments, collection specimens intended for establishments possessing a natural history museum, typewriters, duplicating machines and accessories, intended for establishments having a commercial course, wireless or radio sets, laboratory instruments and products, surgical and medical instruments, dental instruments and pharmaceutical products, intended for establishments of technical education.
The value of the goods which are admissible annually duty free cannot exceed 1,000 Libano-Syrian piasters per pupil.
Articles of apparel: woolen or cotton hosiery, cotton underclothing, wool or cotton thread, cotton cloth.
Subsistence articles and products listed in paragraph B above.
Alimentary products listed in paragraph B above, excluding table wine, but to which should be added: cocoa, chocolate, preserves, biscuits, condensed milk.
Special articles and products: surgical and medical instruments, dental instruments, laboratory instruments and products, medicines, dressings, antiseptic products, alcohol.
The value of the goods which are admissible annually duty free cannot exceed 7,000 Libano-Syrian piasters per bed.
Subsistence articles and products: household articles, ordinary soap.
Special articles and products listed in paragraph E above.
The value of the goods admissible annually duty free cannot exceed 1,200 Libano-Syrian piasters per person assisted.
Articles of apparel listed in paragraph B above, excluding leathers and hides, and silk ribbons, cords, threads and cloth.
Subsistence articles and products listed in paragraph B above.
Alimentary products referred to in paragraph E above.
Office supplies listed in paragraph B above.
School goods referred to in paragraph D above.
Special articles and products listed in paragraph C above, to which should be added: musical instruments, recompenses for prizes (ornamented books, frames, boxes and children’s toys), patterns of fine lingerie, works of tapestry, samples and articles of dry goods, intended for girls’ orphanages, tools and instruments for manual work, intended for boys’ orphanages.
The value of the goods admissible annually duty free cannot exceed 2,500 Libano-Syrian piasters per orphan.
Articles of apparel contemplated in paragraph G above.
Sustenance articles and products listed in paragraph B above.
Alimentary products contemplated in paragraph E above.
Office supplies listed in paragraph B above.
The value of the goods admissible annually duty free cannot exceed 7,000 Libano-Syrian piasters per person assisted.
The importations of construction materials, materials for the installation and maintenance of buildings, mechanical equipment, motors, appliances, apparatus and gear of all kind (electrical Installations, pumps, etc.), made by the establishments contemplated in article 1 of this decree, continue to be governed by decrees Nos. 6/LR, 166/LR, 211/LR and 232/LR of January 31, 1931, July 30, September 13 and October 4, 1934.
Nevertheless, such materials and equipment do not benefit from exemption from customs duties unless they are introduced through a port of the Levantine States under French Mandate.
The articles, products, materials and equipment listed in articles 1 and 2 of this decree are admitted duty free only if they are imported from countries that are members of the League of Nations, from the United States of America, or from countries benefiting from special tariff agreements.
Goods of all kinds, imported by privileged establishments or groups pay the maximum rate of duty when they originate in countries other than those referred to above.
The Secretary General and Inspector General of Customs are charged, each one in that which concerns him, with the execution of this decree.
No. 221
Paris, February 18, 1937.
Proposal for modification of decree.
This matter has been made the subject of considerable correspondence between the Embassy and the Ministry, and the Consulate General at Beirut and the High Commission, and my
First, the liberalization of the amounts to be imported free of duty by the American University of Beirut. The desire for this modification arises from the fact that scientific instruments, equipment for teaching, hospitals, etc., which must all be imported by the University, create a proportion of importation relative to the number of students far higher than similar importations which might be required by secondary institutions and other foundations. Therefore, the creation of a special category for institutions of university standing might be in the public interest in the Mandated areas, particularly since devaluation has lessened the import value of the present allowances.
Second, it is suggested that, in case the American educational, religious and philanthropic institutions appeal from a decision of the customs inspectors, either as to amounts or classifications, no payment be made until the appeal shall have been heard and decided by the highest customs authorities. The reason which motivates this request is that appeals under the present régime tie up philanthropic funds for considerable lengths of time until decisions are acted upon, after which claims may be entered for the return of the money, and there is a long tie-up of funds destined entirely for eleemosynary purposes, as well as unnecessary administrative delay and inconvenience to both parties.
Should Your Excellency be able to consent to the two above mentioned modifications of Decree 292/LR of December 20, 1934, my Government will be most happy to consider the decree so modified as a satisfactory interpretation of the rights granted it by treaty and interpreted in the exchange of notes, by which it receives most favored nation treatment in this respect.
I avail myself of this occasion to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration,
His Excellency
Monsieur
Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Paris.
J’ai reçu votre note en date de ce jour par laquelle vous avez bien voulu exposer les observations de votre gouvernement sur le régime
Mon gouvernement, dont l’action à ce sujet a été motivée par le désir d’interprêter l’esprit de ses engagements internationaux au mieux des intérêts des Etats du Levant sous mandat français, est heureux d’accepter les modifications que vous suggérez d’apporter à cette interprétation et prendra les mesures nécessaires en vue d’apporter aux textes en vigueur les modifications suivantes:
Le paragraphe d) de l’article 248 du code des douanes sera rectifié comme suit:
Articles et produits importés par les établissements d’enseignement général ou technique pour l’instruction de leurs élèves:
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 1500 P. L. S. par élève pour les établissements d’instruction primaire ou secondaire et 2500 P. L. S. par élève pour les établissements universitaires.
L’art. 251 du code des douanes sera complété comme suit:
“A titre général, les droits exigibles sur chaque importation privilégiée doivent être consignés dans les caisses de la douane. Toutefois, cette dernière peut accepter, aux lieu et place de la consignation précitée, la garantie d’une banque préalablement agréée par le chef de contrôle de la douane intéressée, toutes les fois que le montant des droits liquidés excède mille livres syriennes, ou le dépôt d’un engagement de l’établissement bénéficiaire étranger, transmis parson consul.”
Veuillez agréer, Monsieur l’Ambassadeur, les assurances de ma très haute considération.
Son Excellence l’Honorable
Ambassadeur des Etats Unis d’Amérique
Paris
[Translation]
Acceptance of proposed modifications.
My Government, which has been moved in its action in this matter by the desire to interpret the spirit of its international engagements for the best interests of the States of the Levant under French Mandate, is pleased to accept the modifications of that interpretation which you suggest, and will take the necessary measures in order to make the following modifications in the texts of the current laws:
Paragraph (d) of Article 248 of the Customs Code shall be rectified as follows:
Articles and products imported by establishments of technical and general education for the instruction of their pupils:
The value of merchandise annually admissible in franchise may not exceed 1,500 Libano-Syrian piasters per pupil for establishments of primary and secondary grade; and 2,500 Libano-Syrian piasters per pupil for establishments of university grade.
Article 251 of the Customs Code shall be completed as follows:
“In general, the sums receivable on any privileged importation shall be paid into the account of the Customs. However, the latter may accept in lieu of the above-mentioned payments the guarantee of a bank previously consented to by the head of the interested Customs office, whenever the total of the amounts to be paid in shall exceed 1,000 Libano-Syrian pounds; or the deposit of a pledge by the foreign beneficiary establishment, transmitted by its Consul.”
Please accept, Mr. Ambassador, the assurances of my highest consideration,
His Excellency
The Honorable
Ambassador of the United States of America,
Paris.
du 27 Mars 1937
portant additif et modificatif No. 14 au Code des Douanes
Le Haut-Commissaire de la République Française,
Vu les décrets du Président de la République française en date des 23 novembre 1920 et 16 juillet 1933,
Vu l’arrêté No. 137/LR, du 15 juin 1935, dit “Code des Douanes”, et les arrêtés subséquents portant additifs ou modificatifs Nos. 1 à 13 à ce Code,
A remplacer par le texte suivant:
La valeur des marchandises admissibles annuellement en franchise ne peut dépasser 1.500 P. L. S. par élève pour les établissements d’enseignement primaire ou secondaire, et 2.500 P. L. S. pour les établissements universitaires.
A compléter comme suit:
Premier alinéa à remplacer par le texte suivant:
L’Administration des Douanes est dispensée des formalités de timbre pour tous les actes qu’elle peut être appelée à produire en justice ou à requérir, ainsi que du paiement de tous frais judiciaires occasionnés par les instances qu’elle peut avoir à engager ou à soutenir en justice. Elle est exonérée également de tous frais d’exécution sans que le privilège du Trésor puisse être opposé au plain exercice de ses droits.
Nouvelle rédaction:
Pour le recouvrement de tous droits, amendes, confiscations et restitutions, l’Administration des Douanes dispose d’un privilège général sur le patrimoine mobilier des redevables. Ce privilège s’exerce en toute circonstance, même en cas de faillite et par préférence à toutes créances, excepté celles pour la conservation de la chose, pour frais de justice exposés par les tiers, et les créances bénéficiant d’un privilège général sur les meubles.
Il est de premier rang sur les sommes consignées par les redevables préalablement à l’opposition et à l’appel.
bis nouveau.—
La caution qui paye à la Douane le montant garanti est subrogée dans les droits, privilèges et hypothèques de l’Administration.
En outre, la Douane peut, sans le consentement du débiteur, céder et transférer à tous tiers, mêmes aux co-débiteurs solidaires ou non et alors même que le droit serait litigieux ou l’objet d’une instance judiciaire, toute créance qui lui est due à n’importe quel titre, et conférer au cessionnaire ou bénéficiaire subrogation dans ses droits, privilèges et hypothèques à. l’encontre du débiteur et de sa caution.
La subrogation consentie par la Douane s’exerce toujours au profit du titulaire dans les mêmes conditions que l’exercerait l’Administration.
Dans tous les cas, le subrogé entre dans les droits, privilèges et hypothèques de l’Administration après paiement, à la caisse de la Douane, du montant de la créance. Le titre de subrogation est constitué, sans autre formalité, par la quittance délivrée par la Douane qui précise les conditions et limites de la subrogation.
Le Secrétaire Général et l’inspecteur Général des Douanes sont chargés, chacun en ce qui le concerne, de l’exécution du présent arrêté.
[Translation]
Decree nf French High Commissioner with modifications.
of March 27, 1937,
making modification No. 14 to the
“Code des Douanes”
The High Commissioner of the French Republic,
Considering the decrees of the President of the French Republic dated November 23, 1920, and July 16, 1933,
Considering Decree No. 137/LR of June 15, 1935, called “Code des Douanes”, and subsequent decrees making modifications Nos. 1 to 13 in this Code,
To be replaced by the following text:
The value of merchandise admitted annually free of duty may not exceed 1,500 Syrian piasters per pupil for establishments of primary or secondary instruction, and 2,500 Syrian piasters for university establishments.
To be completed as follows:
The first paragraph to be replaced by the following text:
The Customs Administration is exempted from stamp formalities for all instruments which it might be called upon to produce or to demand judicially, as well as from payment of all judicial expenses occasioned by the actions which it might have to initiate or to defend judicially. It is likewise exempted from all costs of executions of judgments, and the Treasury’s preferential claim cannot be alleged against the full exercise of its rights.
New text:
For the recovery of all rights, fines, confiscations and restitutions, the Customs Administration disposes of a general privilege upon the movable patrimony of its debtors. This privilege may be exercised under all circumstances, even in case of bankruptcy and by preference over all debts, except those for the conservation of the subject matter (res), for judicial costs incurred by third parties, and claims benefited by general privilege upon household effects.
It has first claim on sums deposited by the debtors as a preliminary to an opposition or appeal.
bis, new.—
The bondsman who pays to the Customs the amount guaranteed is subrogated in the rights, privileges and mortgages of the Administration.
Furthermore, the Customs may, without the consent of the debtor, cede or transfer to any third party, even to joint debtors and even when the right may be doubtful or the object of judicial action, any debt which is due to it by any right whatsoever, and may confer upon the grantee or beneficiary subrogation in its rights, privileges and mortgages against the debtor and his bondsman.
The subrogation granted by the Customs shall be exercised always for the benefit of the titular owner in the same conditions under which the Administration would exercise it.
In any case, the person subrogated enters into the rights, privileges and mortgages of the Administration after payment into the funds of the Customs of the amount of the obligation. The quality of subrogation is established, without further formality, by the receipt delivered by the Customs which defines the conditions and limits of the subrogation.
The Secretary General and the Inspector General of Customs are charged, each within his own province, with the execution of the present decree.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
Parcel post agreement with the Netherlands.
Object.
Territory embraced.
Post, p. 305.
Transit parcels.
Rights guaranteed.
Notice.
Intermediate Administration, requirements.
Monetary standard.
Gold franc, weight and fineness.
Postage and fees.
Collection from sender.
Prepayment.
Preparation of parcels.
Packing.
Post, p. 305.
Prohibitions.
Articles specified.
Dangerous articles.
Narcotics.
Nonadmissible articles.
Letters, etc.
Obscene, etc., articles.
Enclosures with different address.
Explosives.
Live animals.
Coin, etc.
Parcel contravening above prohibitions; procedure.
When a parcel contravening any of these prohibitions is handed over by one Administration to the other, the latter shall proceed in accordance with its laws and inland regulations. Explosive or inflammable articles, as well as documents, pictures and other articles injurious to public morals may be destroyed on the spot by the Administration which has found them in the mails.
Parcel containing a letter.
List of Prohibited Articles.
Parcels wrongly admitted.
Insurance.
Parcels may be insured up to the amount of 500 gold francs or its Maximum.
A parcel cannot give rise to the right to an indemnity higher than Limitation.
Responsibility.
Except in the cases mentioned in the Article following, the Administrations are responsible for the loss of insured parcels mailed in one of the two contracting countries for delivery in the other and for the loss, abstraction of or damage to their contents, or a part, thereof.
The sender, or other rightful claimant, is entitled to compensation Indemnity.
Indirect damages, etc.
Return of postage on loss of parcel.
Loss of transit insured parcels.
Parcels reforwarded to a third country, etc.
Responsibility for defects in packing, etc.
Exceptions to principle of responsibility.
Release; when.
Unconditional acceptance.
Loss, etc., through force majeure.
Destruction of official documents.
Damage through fault of sender, addressee, etc.
Prohibited articles.
Declared above real value.
Seized, because of false declaration.
Indemnity unclaimed within a year.
Matter of no intrinsic value, etc.
Termination of responsibility.
Reservations.
The obligation to pay compensation, as well as the postage charges Payment of compensation. Ante, p. 297.
The paying Administration retains the right to make a claim against the Administration responsible.
The payment of compensation for an insured parcel shall be Period for payment of compensation.
However, the Administration responsible for making payment may Deferred payment.
Payment, when delayed nine months.
Fixing of responsibility.
Responsible office.
Loss, etc., detected at receiving exchange office.
Loss, etc., in transit.
Rights taken over by paying office.
If lost parcel is found.
Repayment to country effecting payment.
Without expense.
Customs clearance.
Fee.
Delivery.
To addressee.
Fee.
Warehousing charge.
Customs charges.
Collectible by country of destination.
Customs charges.
Cancelation. if returned or redirected.
Recall and change of address.
Certificate of mailing.
The sender will, on request at the time of mailing an ordinary Furnished sender on request.
The sender of an insured parcel receives without charge, at the Receipt.
Return receipts and inquiries.
Advice of delivery; charge.
Inquiry charge.
Irregularity.
Missent parcels.
Ordinary parcels, when missent, are reforwarded to their correct Ordinary parcels. Insured parcels.
When the reforwarding involve1 Refund, if parcel returned.
When the reforwarding involves dispatch of a parcel to a third Reforwarding to a third country.
Reforwarding.
Redirection in country of destination.
A parcel may be redirected in consequence of the addressee’s change of address in the country of destination, at the request of either the sender or the addressee.
Supplementary charges.
Reforwarding to one of signatory countries.
Parcels reforwarded or returned to another country.
Ante, p. 297.
Nondelivery.
Returned to sender; now charges, etc.
Treatment, in ease of non delivery.
At the time of mailing, the sender must state how his parcel is to 1
“In case of non-delivery, the parcel should be returned immediately”;
“In case of non-delivery, (he parcel should be considered as abandoned”;
“In case of non-delivery, the parcel should be delivered to
No note other than those provided for above, or note of similar import is permitted, except as provided in Article XXIV, Section 3.
Undeliverable parcels; return to origin.
Parcels liable to deterioration, disposition.
Parcels liable to deterioration or corruption may be sold immediately, even en route, on the outward or return voyage, without previous’ notice and without judicial formality, for the profit of the rightful party.
If, for any reason, sale is impossible, the deteriorated or corrupted articles are destroyed. The sale or destruction gives rise to the making of a report which is sent to the Administration of origin.
Abandoned paresis.
Provisions governing nondelivertible parcels.
Charges.
Credits.
Post, p. 305.
In case of reforwarding or return to origin of a parcel, if new Reforwarding or return to origin, etc. Post, p. 305.
In the case of reforwarding or return to a third country, the Reforwarding or return to a third country. Post, p. 309.
In the case of a parcel returned or reforwarded in transit through Returned or reforwarded in transit.
Charges other than prescribed.
Restriction on collection.
Air parcels.
Surtax.
Temporary suspension of service.
Matters not herein provided for.
Universal Postal Convention, etc., to govern.
Details to be fixed by common consent.
Mutual notice of postal laws, etc.
Former Convention abrogated.
Entry into force.
Duration.
It shall remain in effect as long as it has not been terminated six months in advance by one or the other of the two Administrations.
Signatures.
Approval by the President.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Regulations for execution.
Limits of weight and size.
The name and address of the sender and of the addressee must Preparation of parcels.
Addresses in ordinary pencil are not allowed, but copying ink or indelible pencil on a surface previously dampened may be used.
Each parcel must be packed in such a manner that the contents are protected over the whole route, and in such a way as to prevent the contents from damaging other parcels or objects or injuring postal agents. The packing must protect the contents sufficiently that, in case of rifling, the traces thereof may be easily discovered.
Ordinary parcels may be sealed at the option of the sender, or careful tying is sufficient as a mode of closing. Insured parcels must be sealed by means of wax, by lead or other seals.
As a protective measure, either Administration may require that a special imprint or mark of the sender appear on the wax or lead seals closing insured parcels.
The Customs Administration of the country of destination is authorized to open the parcels. To that end, the seals or any other fastenings may be broken. Parcels opened by the Customs must be refastened and also officially resealed.
Customs declarations and dispatch notes.
The sender must make out a dispatch note for each parcel in accordance with the forms in use in the country of origin. The sender shall also prepare one customs declaration for each parcel sent from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and three customs declarations for each parcel sent from the United States of America, upon a special form provided for the purpose, which customs delcaration 1
However, as an exception to the foregoing provision concerning customs declarations, when more than one parcel is mailed simultaneously by the same sender in one country to the same addressee at the same address in the other country, the sender need prepare only one customs declaration for the entire shipment, in the case of parcels sent from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and three customs declarations for the entire shipment, in the case of parcels sent from the United States, which customs declarations shall show, in addition to the particulars set forth in the preceding sentence, the total number of parcels comprising the shipment, and shall be securely attached to one of the parcels. The parcels comprising the entire shipment shall be clearly marked in such case with a fractional number, the numerator of which will indicate, in Arabic figures, the number of the parcel and the denominator the number of parcels comprising the shipment; for example, if a single shipment were composed of 15 parcels, each parcel would lie numbered, respectively. 1/15, 2/15, 3/15, etc.
Return receipts.
Receptacles.
Method of exchange of parcels.
Separate parcel bills must be prepared for the ordinary parcels Billing of parcels.
The parcel bills are prepared in duplicate. The original is sent in the regular mails, while the duplicate is inserted in one of the sacks. The sack containing the parcel bill is designated by the letter “F” traced in a conspicuous manner on the label.
The ordinary (uninsured) parcels included in each dispatch sent to the Netherlands shall be advised in bulk on a parcel bill, but by classes of parcels up to 1 kilogram, from 1 to 5 kilograms, from 5 to 10 kilograms, from 10 to 15 kilograms and from 15 to 20 kilograms.
The ordinary parcels included in each dispatch sent to the United States are to be entered on the parcel bills to show the total number of parcels and the total net weight thereof.
The total amounts to be credited by one Administration to the other and the total number of sacks comprising each dispatch must also he shown on the parcel bills.
Insured parcels shall be entered individually on the parcel bills to show the insurance number and the name of the office of origin.
In the case of insured parcels for the Netherlands, the parcel bills must also show the indication of the division of weight to which the parcel belongs.
In the case of insured parcels for the United States of America, the parcel bills must also show the total net weight of the parcels.
Verification by exchange office.
Upon receipt of a dispatch, the exchange office of destination proceeds to verify it. The entries in the parcel bill must be verified exactly. Each error or omission must be brought immediately to the knowledge of the dispatching exchange office by means of a bulletin of verification. A dispatch is considered as having been found in order in all regards when no bulletin of verification is made up.
If an error or irregularity is found upon receipt of a dispatch; all objects which may serve later on for investigations, or for examination of requests for indemnity, must be kept.
The office of exchange which receives from a corresponding office a parcel which is damaged or insufficiently packed must redispatch such parcel after repacking, if necessary, preserving the original packing as far as possible.
If the damage is such that the contents of the parcel may have been abstracted, the office must first officially open the parcel and verify its contents.
Charges.
| up to 1 kg | 50 gold centimes |
| from 1 to 5kgs | 80 “ “ |
| “ 5 to 10 kgs | 130 “ “ |
| “ 10 to 15 kgs | 195 “ “ |
| “ 15 to kgs | 260 “ “ |
a rate by value of 10 gold centimes in addition to the rate by weight for each parcel with insured value addressed for delivery in continental United States and Puerto Rico (when sent direct), 20 centimes for parcels for the Cana] Zone, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico (when sent via New York), and 30 centimes for parcels for all other United States possessions.
These terminal charges may be reduced or increased on three months previous notice given by one country to the other. These reductions or increases shall hold good for at least one year.
Ante, p. 300.
Ante, p. 302.
Accounting.
Miscellaneous notifications.
Effective date and duration.
Signatures.
Approval by the President.
In testimony whereof. I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
[E. A. S. No. 108]
No. 2408
Mexico, September 9, 1937.
I have the honor to refer to Your Excellency’s note No. 39838 of Agreement with Mexico concerning the exchange of official journals and parliamentary documents.
My Government is, therefore, prepared to give immediate effect to the following agreement as soon as a corresponding note may be received from Your Excellency:
“There shall be an immediate exchange of official journals and parliamentary documents between the United States of America and the United Mexican States, which shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions:
Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration.
His Excellency
Señor General
Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Mexico.
310990
México, 24 de septiembre de 1937.
Tengo la honra de acusar recibo a Vuestra Excelencia de su atenta nota número 2408, fechada el 9 del presente, en la cual se sirve comunicarme que el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América está dis-puesto a poner en vigor el Convenio con el de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos para el canje de periódicos oficiales y documentos parlamentarios, cuyas negociaciones se han venido llevando a cabo, y de acuerdo con el texto inserto en la misma nota, tan pronto como el Gobierno mexicano manifieste su aquiescencia por medio de la nota correspondi ente.
En debida respuesta me es grato comunicar a Vuestra Excelencia que el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos está también dispuesto a poner en vigor desde luego el siguiente Convenio:
“Habrá intercambio inmediato de periódicos oficiales y documentos parlamentarios entre los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y los Estados Unidos de América, y se efectuará de acuerdo con las disposiciones siguientes:
Aprovecho la oportunidad para renovar a Vuestra Excelencia el testimonio de mi más alta y distinguida consideración.
Excelentísimo señor
Embajador Extraordinario y Plenipotenciario
de los Estados Unidos de América.
Presente.
[Translation]
310990
Mexico, September 24, 1937.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency’s note No. 2408, dated September 9, in which you kindly advised me that the Government of the United States of America is prepared to enter into an agreement with that of the United Mexican States for the exchange of official journals and parliamentary documents, which negotiations have been in progress, and according to the text presented in the same note, as soon as the Mexican Government makes known its acquiescence by means of the corresponding note.
In reply I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that the Government of the United Mexican States is also prepared to enter immediately into this agreement as follows:
“There shall be an immediate exchange of official journals and parliamentary documents between the United Mexican States and the United States of America, which shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions:
I avail myself of the opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration.
His Excellency Mr.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the United States of America,
City.
[E. A. S. No. 109]
No. 46:
Washington, March 1937
Agreement with Canada regarding the exchange of information concerning issuance of radio licenses.
It may be expected that from time to time the competent authorities of the Government of the United States will receive applications for permission to establish new broadcasting stations on frequency channels shared between Canada and the United States and for alteration in the assignment of such channels. In certain eases the granting of such applications might give rise to interference with Canadian stations operating on the same channel.
I have been instructed to enquire whether the Government of the United States would be agreeable to communicating with the Canadian Government in future before issuing licenses for new stations or altering the assignment of frequencies of existing stations on channels now shared between the United States and Canada, in cases where interference might be caused to the free and unrestricted use of such channels in Canada. The purpose of such a notification would be to give an opportunity to the Canadian Government of expressing their views in connection therewith.
I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,
The Hon.
Secretary of State of the United States,
Washington, D. C.
Washington,March 10, 1937.
I have received your note of March 2, 1937, inquiring whether the Government of the United States would be agreeable to communicating with the Canadian Government in the future before issuing licenses for new stations or altering the assignment of fre-quencies of existing stations on channels now shared between the United States and Canada, in cases where interference might be caused to the free and unrestricted use of such channels in Canada.
In reply I take pleasure in informing you that a copy of the note under acknowledgment is being transmitted to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. As soon as a reply shall have been received from Mr. Prall, I shall not fail to communicate with you again concerning this matter.
Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
The Honorable
Sir
Minister of Canada.
Washington, August 17, 1937.
Reference is made to your note of March 2, 1937, and my reply of March 10, 1937, in regard to the communication by the United States to the Canadian Government of information concerning the prospective issuance of new radio licenses or the possible alteration of frequencies which may affect the use in Canada of the radio channels involved.
The Government of the United States is prepared to communicate with the Canadian Government regarding proposed action on all applications for new or additional broadcast facilities which may involve interference with existing Canadian stations, provided the Canadian Government will likewise inform the Government of the United States of any new or additional facilities for broadcast stations for which application has been made to it and which may involve interference with existing stations in the United States.
It should be understood in this connection that the determination of interference would be made by means of the current mileage separation tables published by the Federal Communications Commission
I shall appreciate a statement of your Government’s acquiescence in the proposed arrangement and an indication of the date upon which it is to be made effective.
Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
The Honorable
E. E. and M. P.,
Minister of Canada.
No. 185:
Washington, September 8, 1937
I have the honour to refer to your note of August 17, 1937 in which you replied to the suggestion made in this Legation’s note No. 46 of March 2, 1937, with regard to informing the Government of Canada concerning the prospective issuance of new radio licenses or the possible alteration of frequencies which might affect the use in Canada of the radio channels involved.
I am now instructed to inform you that the Government of Canada agree in principle with the views expressed in your note of August 17 and are prepared to exchange information with the Government of the United States, commencing immediately, in the matter of any new or additional broadcast facilities which may involve interference with existing stations.
With reference to the third paragraph of your note, it is assumed that it will be understood that, in the event of an agreement being signed as a result of the forthcoming Conference in Havana, the use of shared waves and the methods of determining interference shall be governed by such agreement.
I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,
The. Hon.
Secretary, of State of the United States,
Washington: D. C.
Washington, September 20, 1937.
I have received your note of September 8, 1937 in further relation to the communication by the United States to the Canadian Government of any information concerning the prospective issuance of new radio licenses or the possible alteration of frequencies which may affect the use in Canada of the radio channels involved. I have duly noted that the Government of Canada agrees in principle with the views expressed in my note of August 17, 1937, and that it is prepared to exchange information with the Govermnent of the United States, commencing immediately, in the matter of any new or additional broadcast facilities which may involve interference with existing stations.
I am sending a copy of your note under acknowledgment to the Federal Communications Commission with a request that I be advised concerning the inquiry contained in the third paragraph of your note with regard to the use of shared waves and the methods of determining interference. As soon as I receive a reply from the Commission, I shall communicate with you again.
Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my high consideration.
Mr.
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Canada.
Washington, October 9, 1937.
I refer to a note of September 8, 1937, from your Legation, and my reply of September 20, 1937, in further relation to the communication by the United States to the Canadian Government, on a reciprocal basis, of information concerning the prospective issuance of new radio licenses or the possible alteration of frequencies which may affect the use in Canada of the radio channels involved, and now advise you that the Department has received a letter from the Federal Communications Commission concerning the inquiry contained in the third paragraph of the note of September 8, in regard to the use of shared waves and the methods of determining interference.
The Commission states that it is in accord with the understanding of your Government that, in the event of an agreement being signed as a result of the forthcoming conference in Habana, the use of shared waves and the methods of determining interference shall be governed by such agreement. The Commission adds that in the meantime it is felt that the determination of the interference should be made by the current mileage separation tables published by the Commission or from field intensity measurements combined with mutually agreeable standards of allocation.
Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
The Honorable
Sir
Minister of Canada.
[E. A. S. No. 110]
No. 7
Dublin, September 39, 1937.
Reference is made to the negotiations which have taken place Reciprocal air navigation arrangement with the Irish Free State.
It is my understanding that it has been agreed in the course of the negotiations, now terminated, that this arrangement shall be as follows:
Tentative provisions.
Area affected.
Aircraft defined.
Each of the Parties undertakes to grant liberty of passage to and Liberty of passage.
Regular air routes, etc., consent required.
Submission of application for operating rights through diplomatic channels.
Jurisdiction over aircraft, passengers, etc.
Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph and to the laws and regulations therein specified, the carriage of passengers and the import or export of all merchandise which may be legally imported or exported will be permitted in aircraft of the one Party into or from the territory of the other Party and, subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph and to the laws and regulations therein specified, the aircraft of the one Party, their crews, passengers and cargoes shall enjoy in the territory or the other Party the same privileges as the aircraft of such other Party, their crews, passengers and cargoes enjoy in that territory, and shall not merely by reason of the nationality of the aircraft be subjected to duties or charges other or higher than those which are or may be imposed on aircraft of the territory referred to, or on aircraft of any foreign country engaged in international commerce, or on their crews, passengers or cargoes, it being understood that in this respect the claimant has the choice of national or most-favored-nation treatment.
Each of the Parties to this arrangement may reserve to its own aircraft air commerce as defined in the last paragraph of this article. Nevertheless the aircraft of each Party may proceed from any aerodrome in the territory of the other Party which they are entitled to use to any other such aerodrome either for the purpose of landing the whole or part of their cargoes or passengers or of taking on board the whole or part of their cargoes or passengers, provided that such cargoes are covered by through bills of lading, and such passengers hold through tickets, issued respectively for a journey whose starting place and destination are not both points between which air commerce has been duly so reserved, and such aircraft, while proceeding as aforesaid, from one aerodrome to another, shall, notwithstanding that both such aerodromes are points between which air commerce has been duly reserved, enjoy all the privileges of this arrangement.
“Air commerce” defined.
Each of the Parties to this arrangement shall have the right to Restricted areas.
Each of the Parties reserves the right under exceptional circumstances in time of peace and with immediate effect temporarily to limit or prohibit air traffic above its territory on condition that in this respect no distinction is made between the aircraft of the other Party and the aircraft of any foreign country.
Aircraft over prohibited areas.
All aircraft shall carry clear and visible nationality and registration Identification.
All aircraft shall be provided with certificates of registration and Certificates of registration, etc.
The members of the crew who perform, in an aircraft, duties for which a special permit is required in the territory in which such aircraft is registered, shall be provided with all documente and in particular with the certificates and licenses prescribed by the regulations in force in such territory.
The other members of the crew shall carry documents showing their duties in the aircraft, their profession, identity and nationality.
The certificate of airworthiness, certificates of competency and licences issued or rendered valid by one of the Parties to this arrangement in respect of an aircraft registered in its territory or of the crew of such aircraft shall have the same validity in the territory of the other Party as the corresponding documents issued or rendered valid by the latter.
Each of the Parties reserves the right for the purpose of flight within its own territory to refuse to recognize certificates of competency and licenses issued to nationals of that Party by the other Party.
Fuel and lubricants, exemption from customs duty.
Wireless apparatus; license, regulations.
The Parties to this arrangement reserve respectively the right, for reasons of safety, to issue regulations relative to the obligatory equipment of aircraft with wireless apparatus.
Transportation of munitions of war, etc.
Inspection.
Availability of aerodromes, services, etc.
Landings, and departures from specified aerodromes.
In the event of a forced landing or of a landing as provided in Ante, p. 321.
The Parties to this arrangement shall exchange lists of the aerodromes in their territories designated by them as customs aerodromes.
Flight restrictions.
Ballast.
Unloading, etc., in flight, restriction.
Nationality of aircraft.
Exchange of regulations.
The present arrangement shall be subject to termination by either Duration of arrangement.
I shall be glad to have you inform me whether it is the understanding of your Government that the arrangement agreed to in the negotiations is as herein set forth. If so, it is suggested that Effective date.
Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
His Excellency
Minister for External Affairs,
Dublin.
saorstát éireann1
Department of External Affaira
4th November, 1937.
Acceptance by the Irish Free Stale.
The text which you have communicated to me is as follows:—
Each of the Parties undertakes to grant liberty of passage to and over its territory in time of peace to the aircraft of the other Party, provided that the conditions set forth in the present arrangement are observed.
It is, however, agreed that no regular air route or service may be established or operated to, within or over territory of either Party, with or without a landing there, except by prior consent of such Party.
Any air transport company of either Party applying for operating rights in territory of the other Party, on a route or service between the territories of the two Parties, shah be required to submit its application through diplomatic channels.
The aircraft of each of the Parties to this arrangement, their crews and passengers, and goods carried thereon shall, while within the territory of the other Party, be subject to the laws in force in that territory, including all regulations relating to air traffic applicable to foreign aircraft, the transport of passengers and goods, and public safety and order, as well as any regulations concerning immigration, quarantine and customs.
Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph and to the laws and regulations therein specified, the carriage of passengers and the import or export of all merchandise which may be legally imported or exported will be permitted in aircraft of the one Party into or from the territory of the other Party and, subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph and to the laws and regulations therein specified, the aircraft of the one Party, their crews, passengers and cargoes shall enjoy in the territory of the other Party the same privileges as the aircraft of such other Party, their crews, passengers and cargoes enjoy in that territory, and shall not merely by reason of the nationality of the aircraft be subjected to duties or charges other or higher than those which are or may be imposed on aircraft of the territory referred to, or on aircraft of any foreign country engaged in international commerce, or on their crews, passengers or cargoes, it being understood that in this respect the claimant has the choice of national or most-favored-nation treatment.
Each of the Parties to this arrangement may reserve to its own aircraft air commerce as defined in the last paragraph of this article. Nevertheless the aircraft of each Party may proceed from any aerodrome in the territory of the other Party which they are entitled to use to any other such aerodrome either for the purpose of landing the whole or part of their cargoes or passengers or of taking on board the whole or part of their cargoes or passengers, provided that such cargoes are covered by through bills of lading, and such passengers hold through tickets, issued respectively for a journey whose starting place and destination are not both points between which air commerce has been duly so reserved, and such aircraft, while proceeding as aforesaid, from one aerodrome to another, shall, notwithstanding that both such aerodromes are points between which air commerce has been duly reserved, enjoy all the privileges of this arrangement.
The term “air commerce” as used in the preceding paragraph shall, with respect to the Parties to this arrangement, be understood to mean:—(a) navigation of aircraft in territory of either Party in furtherance of a business; (b) navigation of aircraft from one place in territory of either Party to another place in that territory in the conduct of a business; and (c) the commercial transport of persons or goods between any two points in the territory of either Party.
Each of the Parties to this arrangement shall have the right to prohibit air traffic over certain areas of its territory, provided that no distinction in this matter is made between its aircraft, engaged in international commerce and the aircraft of the other Party like-wise engaged. The areas above which air traffic is thus prohibited by either Party must be notified to the other Party.
Each of the Parties reserves the right under exceptional circumstances in time of peace and with immediate effect temporarily to
All aircraft shall carry clear and visible nationality and registration marks whereby they may be recognized during flight. In addition, they must bear the name and address of the owner.
All aircraft shall be provided with certificates of registration and of airworthiness and with all the other documents prescribed for air traffic in the territory in which they are registered.
The members of the crew who perform, in an aircraft, duties for which a special permit is required in the territory in which such aircraft is registered, shall be provided with all documents and in particular with the certificates and licenses prescribed by the regulations in force in such territory.
The other members of the crew shall carry documents showing their duties in the aircraft, their profession, identity and nationality.
The certificate of airworthiness, certificate's of competency and licences issued or rendered valid by one of the Parties to this arrangement in respect of an aircraft registered in its territory or of the crew of such aircraft shall have the same validity in the territory of the other Party as the corresponding documents issued or rendered valid by the latter.
Each of the Parties reserves the right for the purpose of flight within its own territory to refuse to recognize certificates of competency and licenses issued to nationals of that Party by the other Party.
Aircraft, of either of the Parties to this arrangement may carry wireless apparatus in the territory of the other Party only if a licence to install and work such apparatus (which licence must be carried in the aircraft.) shall have been issued by the competent authorities of the Party in whose territory the aircraft, is registered. The use of such apparatus shall be in accordance with the regulations on the subject issued by the competent authorities of the territory within whose air space the aircraft is navigating. Such apparatus shall be used only by such members of the crew as are provided with a special licence for the purpose issued by the competent authorities of the territory in which the aircraft is registered.
The Parties to this arrangement reserve respectively the right, for reasons of safety, to issue regulations relative to the obligatory equipment of aircraft with wireless apparatus.
All aircraft entering or leaving the territory of either of the Parties to this arrangement shall land at or depart from an aerodrome open to public air traffic and classed as a customs aerodrome at which facilities exist for enforcement of customs, passport, quarantine and immigration regulations and clearance of aircraft, and no intermediate landing shall be effected between the frontier and the aerodrome. In special cases the competent authorities may allow aircraft to land at or depart from other aerodromes, at which the above-mentioned facilities have been arranged. The prohibition of any intermediate landing applies also in such cases.
In the event of a forced landing or of a landing as provided in Article 7 not at an aerodrome of the class mentioned in the first paragraph of this article, the pilot of the aircraft, its crew and the passengers shall conform to the customs, passport, quarantine and immigration regulations in force in the territory in which the landing has been made.
The Parties to this arrangement shall exchange lists of the aerodromes in their territories designated by them as customs aerodromes.
The present arrangement shall be subject to termination by either Party upon sixty days’ notice given to the other Party or by the enactment by either Party of legislation inconsistent therewith.
I am glad to assure Your Excellency that the foregoing text is the text which has been accepted by my Government in the course of the negotiations and is approved by them.
In accordance with your suggestion, it is understood that the arrangement will come into force on the 4th day of December, 1937.
Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration.
His Excellency
Envoy Extraordinary & Minister Plenipotentiary
of the United States of America,
Dublin.
[E. A. S. No. 111]
99/SZ–4
le 4 decembre 1937.
D’ordre de mon Gouvernement j’ai l’honneur de porter à la connaissance de Votre Excellence ce qui suit:
Le Gouvernement Polonais, auquel il appartient d’assurer la conduite des affaires extérieures de la Ville Libre de Dantzig en vertu de l’article 104 du Traité de Paix, signé à Versailles le 28 Juin 1919 et des articles 2 et 6 de la Convention entre la Pologne et la Ville Libre de Dantzig, signée à Paris le 9 Novembre 1920, en agissant pour la Ville Libre de Dantzig, tient à proposer au Gouvernement des Etats-Unis d’Amérique l’adhésion de la Ville Libre de Dantzig à l’Arrangement entre la Pologne et les Etats-Unis sous forme de notes échangées le 17 janvier, le 14 mars, le 22 avril 1930, et le 5 octobre 1934, concernant la reconnaissance réciproque des certificats de jaugeage des navires, cette adhésion devant produire ses effets à partir du 15-ème jour de la date de la notification, par laquelle le Gouvernement des Etats-Unis constaterait l’acceptation de la proposition susvisée.
Je serais obligé à Votre Excellence de vouloir bien m’informer, si le Gouvernement des Etats-Unis accepte cette proposition.
Veuillez agréer, Monsieur le Secrétaire d’Etat, les assurances de ma plus haute considération.
Son Excellence
Monsieur
Secrétaire d’Etat.
Washington, December 4, 1937.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of today’s date, a translation of which reads as follows:
Proposal by Poland for adherence of Free City of Danzig to agreement for mutual recognition of ship measurement certificates.
“The Polish Government which is entrusted with the conduct of the foreign affairs of the Free City of Danzig by virtue of Article 104 of the Treaty of Peace, signed at Versailles, June 28, 1919, and of Articles 2 and 6 of the Convention between Poland and the Free City of Danzig, signed at Paris, November 9, 1920, acting for the Free City of Danzig, proposes to the Government of the United States of America, the adherence of the Free City of Danzig to the agreement between Poland and the United States of America for the mutual recognition of ship measurement certificates, effected by exchange of
“I should be appreciative if Your Excellency would be good enough to inform me whether the Government of the United States accepts this proposal.”
Acceptance by United States. Effective date.
Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
His Excellency
Count
Ambassador of Poland.
[E. A. S. No. 112]
No. 565.
Santiago, October 22, 1937.
With reference to my memorandum No. 473 of June 8 ultimo Agreement with Chile for exchange of official publications.
There shall be a complete exchange of official publications between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Chile, which shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions:
Upon the receipt of an identic note from Your Excellency my Government will consider that the foregoing agreement enters into effect.
I avail myself of this opportunity to reiterate to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration.
His Excellency
Señor Don
Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Santiago.
N° E 8/1/23/21 9902
En respuesta a su atenta nota N° 565, fecha 22 de Octubre en curso, tengo el honor de manifestar a Vuestra Excelencia el acuerdo del Gobierno de Chile para celebrar con el de los Estados Unidos de América el siguiente Convenio sobre intercambio de publicaciones oficiales:
Habrá un completo intercambio de publicaciones oficiales entre el Gobierno de Chile y el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, que se rejirá por las siguientes normas:
El presente acuerdo comenzará a regir desde la recepción de la presente nota por Vuestra Excelencia.
Sírvase aceptar, señor Embajador, las seguridades de mi más alta y distinguida consideración.
Al Excmo. Señor
Embajador Extraordinario y
Plenipotenciari de los Estados Unidos.
[Translation]
No. E 8/1/23/21 9902
In reply to your kind note No. 565, dated the twenty-second of the Confirmation by Chile.
There will be a complete exchange of official publications between the Government of Chile and the Government of the United States, which will be governed by the following rules:
This agreement shall come into force from the receipt of this note by Your Excellency.
Please accept, Mr. Ambassador, the assurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration.
To His Excellency
Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the United States.
Dirección General de Alcantarillado de Santiago.
Dirección de Investigaciones.
Dirección General de Pavimentación.
Dirección General de Aprovisionamiento del Estado.
Ministerio de Hacienda.
Superintendencia de Aduanas.
Contraloría General de la República
Superintendencia de Compañías de Seguros y Sociedades Anónimas.
Ministerio de Educación.
Año 1915
Años1916–1917 y 1918 igual al año 1915.–
Año 1919.
Año 1920
Años 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 y 1926 igual al año 1919.
“En el año 1927 no se publicó “Industria Manufacturera”
Año 1928.
Año 1929
Año 1930.
Año 1931
Año 1932.
Año 1933.
Año 1934.
Año 1935.
Departamento de Industrias Fabriles.
Jardín Zoológico.
Ministerio de Justicia.
Ministerio de Defensa Nacional.
Ministerio de Guerra
Estado Mayor del Ejército
Instituto Geográfico Militar.
Dirección de Reclutamiento y Tiro Nacional.
Departamento de Sanidad Militar.
Ministerio de Marina.
Departamento de Obras Marítimas.
Ministerio del Trabajo.
Inspección General del Trabajo.
Dirección General de Crédito Popular y de Casas de Martillo.
Departamento de Extensión Cultural
Ministerio de Agricultura.
Departamento de Arboricultura y Sanidad Vegetal.
Departamento de Ganadería y Sanidad Animal.
Inspección de Servicios Provinciales.
Servicio de Genética
Servicio de Laboratorio de Investigaciones agrícolas.
Monografías publicadas y de las cuales hay existencia de ejemplares Disponibles.
Ministerio de Salubridad.
Dirección General de Sanidad.
Ministerio de Bienestar Social.
Departamento de Previsión Social.–
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Comercio.
Ministerio de Tierras y Colonización.
[E. A. S. No. 113]
No. 10–A
Ankara, May 29, 1936.
Referring to previous conversations regarding the liquidation of the Agreement with Turkey supplementary to claims agreement of October 25, 1934. Post, p. 359.
I am authorized by my Government to consent to the liquidation of this balance in the manner above set forth and to consummate the arrangement by an exchange of notes with your Excellency’s Government in the sense of the foregoing, which shall be considered by the two Governments to be binding upon each of them and as supplementing to that extent the Agreement of October 25, 1934.
I avail myself of this occasion to present to you, Mr. Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration.
His Excellency Dr.
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Turkey,
Ankara.
10961/15
Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Hükûmeti tarafından 1914–1917 seneleri zarfında İngiltere, Fransa ve sair bazı ecnebi memleketlerde Türkiye tebaasının menafiini korumak için ihtiyar olunan ve henuz ödenmemiş bulunan mesarif tutan bakiyesi 23,824.86 dolar hakkında evvelce cereyan eden görüşmelerde aramızda tekarrür eyleyen tesviye suretini Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Hükûmeti namına kabul ettiğinizi tezammun eden 29 Mayıs 1936 tarih ve 10–A sayılı Notanızı almakla şeref kazandım.
Beynimizde tekarrür eden Anlaşma mucibince Türkiye Hükûmeti bu borcu onüç senede müsavi taksitlerle ödeyecek ve ilk taksit 1 Haziran 1936 da tediye olunacaktır. Beheri 1,832.68 dolar tutan bu taksitler yukarıda anilan 23,824.86 dolarlık borcun tasfiyesine tahsis edilecektir. Her taksit, Türkiye ile Amerika Birleşik Devletleri arasında 25 ilkteşrin 1934 tarihinde Amerika metalibi hakkında hasıl olan anlaşma mucibince Türkiye tarafından ödenecek olan cem’an 1.300.000 dolara mahsuben beher sene tediye edilecek 100.000 dolara ilâveten Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Hükûmetine tesviye olunacaktır.
Bu suretle hasıl olan Uzlaşmayı Hükûmetim namına teyid ederim.
Bu vesile ile de Yüksek saygılarımın lütfen kabul buyunılmasını rica eylerim Ekselans.
Ekselans Mr.
Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Büyük Elçisi
Ankara.
[Translation]
10961/15
Confirmation by Turkey.
In accordance with the arrangement reached between us the Turkish Government will pay this debt in equal instalments in thirteen years and the first instalment will be paid on June 1, 1936. These instalments, the amount of each being $1,832.68, will be applied to the liquidation of the $23,824.86 of the abovementioned debt. Each instalment will be paid to the Government of the United States in connection with the liquidation of the lump sum of $1,300,000 to be paid by Turkey under the American Claims Agreement concluded between Turkey and the United States of America on October 25, 1934, and in addition to the $100,000 payable every year (under that Agreement).
I confirm in the name of my Government the Agreement reached in this form.
On this occasion, Excellency, please accept the assurance of my highest consideration.
His Excellency Mr.
Ambassador of the United States of America,
Ankara.
10962/15
Me référant à ma lettre No 10961⁄15 en date de ce jour, j’ai l’honneur de porter à la connaissance de Votre Excellence que les formalités prévues par la procédure législative pour la ratification de l’Arrangement relatif à la somme de 23,824,86 Dollars provenant des déboursements effectués par les Etats-Unis pour la protection des intérêts turcs en Angleterre, France et certains autres pays étrangers durant la période 1914–1918, n’ayant pu être accomplies qu’aujourd’hui, le versement de la première annuité qui devait avoir lieu le 1er Juin 1936, se fera exceptionnellement pour cette année, avec un retard de quelques jours.
Veuillez agréer, Monsieur l’Ambassadeur, les assurances de ma très haute considération.
Son Excellence Monsieur
Ambassadeur des Etats-Unis d’Amérique
Ankara
[Translation]
10962/15
Notice regarding payment of first annuity.
Please accept, Mr. Ambassador, the assurances of my very high consideration.
His Excellency Mr.
Ambassador of the United States of America
Ankara
[E. A. S. No. 114]
Protocol between the United States and Greece with respect to the interpretation of Article I of the Treaty of Extradition of May 6, 1931.
Surrender of persons charged with crime.
Agreement.
The final clause of Article I of the Treaty of Extradition concluded Examination of evidence; limitation.
In faith whereof the undersigned plenipotentiaries have signed the Signatures.
Done in duplicate at Athens, Greece, the 2d day of September 1937.
[E. A. S. No. 115]
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En conclusion des récents échanges de vue, au cours desquels l’honorable Ambassade et mon Département s’accordèrent pour reconnaître l’opportunité de reculer légèrement l’échéance (1er juin de chaque année) qui avait été fixée par les Accords des 25 octobre 1934 et 15 juin 1936 (réclamations des citoyens américains; débours effectués par le Gouvernement des Etats-Unis pour la protection des intérêts turcs à l’Etranger) mais qui, du fait de sa coincidence avec le début de l’année budgétaire turque, s’est avérée, dans la pratique, peu propice à des remboursements ayant un caractère d’urgence, j’ai l’honneur de soumettre à l’appréciation de Votre Gouvernement, l’adoption de la date du 20 juin, qui présente l’avantage d’être située en une période de dégagement des Services intéressés, consécutive aux laborieuses occupations que leur impose la clôture annuelle des comptes.
Je Vous saurais donc gré, Monsieur le Chargé d’Affaires, de vouloir bien m’accuser réception de la présente et de me faire part de l’accord de Votre Gouvernement, quant à la consécration de la date que je viens de proposer ci-haut à Son agrément.
Veuillez agréer, Monsieur le Chargé d’Affaires, l’assurance de ma haut considération.
Monsieur
Chargé d’Affaires des Etats-Unis d’Amérique.
[Translation]
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After the recent exchanges of view, during the course of which the Modification of claims agreement with Turkey postponing annual due date of payments. Proposal by Turkey. 49 Stat. 3670; ante, p. 333.
I should therefore be grateful to you, Mr. Chargé d’Affaires if you would please acknowledge receipt of this communication and inform me of the agreement of your Government with regard to the designation of the date that I have just proposed above.
Please accept, Mr. Chargé d’Affaires, the assurances of my high consideration.
Mr.
Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America.
No. 104
Ankara, November 3, 1937.
Consent to change by United States.
I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that in view of the foregoing considerations my Government has authorized me to consent to a change of the due date for the payment of the annual installments under the Agreements of October 25, 1934 and June 15, 1936, from June 1st to June 20th. Consequently my Government considers that the Agreements of October 25, 1934 and June 15, 1936, have been supplemented to that extent.
I avail myself of the opportunity to present to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.
His Excellency Dr.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey,
Ankara.
[E. A. S. No. 116]
Inasmuch as the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the Temporary commercial arrangement with Italy. Treaty of 1871 terminated.
In the course of the negotiations of the proposed treaty, the governments Tentative agreement to Article VIII of proposed treaty. Post, p. 362.
It is agreed that on its part the Government of Italy will in fact Application of, on and after December 15, 1937.
It is understood that the stipulations of this temporary arrangement Exceptions.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your Excellency the expression of my highest consideration.
Annex.
Customs duties, etc. Method of levying or collecting. Rules and formalities. Laws or regulations.
Import or export prohibitions or restrictions.
Quantitative restriction or control.
If either High Contracting Party establishes or maintains, directly Administration of control of the means of international payment.
Transfer of payments; no prohibitions, etc.
Rates of exchange, etc.
With respect to all rules and formalities relating to exchange Rules and formalities relating to exchange transactions.
With respect to non-commercial transactions each High Contracting Non-commercial transactions.
In the event that either High Contracting Party establishes or Treatment of Government monopolies.
The High Contracting Parties will consult with each other in respect Mutual consultation respecting provisions of article.
Memorandum of interpretation of Article VIII.
Share of imports.
The total amount of any permitted import, of which a share is to be assigned by either country to the other, shall include all imports of the regulated article, including such imports as may be made through public or private clearing, compensation, or payment arrangements.
Supplementary quota.
“Representative” base period.
“Restriction” defined.
Rates of exchange, determination.
Con nota in data odierna, l’Eccellenza Vostra mi ha comunicato quanto segue:
“Poiché il Trattato di Commercio e Navigazione tra gli Stati Uniti di America e l’Italia firmato a Firenze il 26 febbraio 1871 e scaduto il 15 dicembre 1937 in conseguenza della reciproca denuncia data il 15 dicembre 1936, assicurava il trattamento della Nazione più favorita in materia doganale, e poiché i negoziati per la definizione di un nuovo Trattato in sostituzione del primo non sono stati portati a termine, sembra opportuno definire il trattamento che sarà accordato da ciascuno dei due Paesi al commercio dell’altro, durante l’intervallo tra la data di scadenza del Trattato 1871 e la data in cui verrà in applicazione il nuovo Trattato.
“Nel corso dei negoziati per il nuovo Trattato i Governi dei due Paesi si sono provvisoriamente accordati sul disposto dell’art. VIII dello stesso che riguarda i dazi doganali, proibizioni e restrizioni all’importazione, licenze di importazione, controllo dei cambi e monopoli concernenti le importazioni, articolo che è allegato alla presenta nota.
“Resta inteso che il Governo italiano, da parte sua, applicherà di fatto, a partire dal 15 dicembre 1937, le norme dell’art. VIII del trattato proposto e che il Governo degli Stati Uniti d’America, da parte sua, continuerà ad accordare a tutti i prodotti ed articoli agricoli ed industriali italiani, i benefici della tariffa minima americana secondo quanto è fissata negli accordi commerciali con altri Paesi (ad eccezione di Cuba) fino a 30 giorni dopo la denuncia data da una delle parti della sua intenzione di sospendere tale trattamento.
“E’ inteso che le disposizioni del presente Modus Vivendi non si applicano:
Ho l’onore di portare a conoscenza dell’E, V. che il Governo italiano è d’accordo su quanto precede.
Voglia gradire, Signor Ambasciatore, l’assicurazione della mia più alta considerazione.
Per quanto riguarda (1) l’ammontare e la riscossione dei dazi doganali e dei diritti di ogni altro genere, inclusi diritti o tasse addizionali o accessorie, coefficienti o aumenti imposti sulla, o in relazione all’importazione, esportazione, importazione temporanea, esportazione temporanea, deposito o transito; (2) il metodo di prelevamento o riscossione di tali dazi, diritti, coefficienti o aumenti; (3) tutte le disposizioni e formalità in rapporto con l’importazione e l’esportazione; e (4) tutte le leggi o regolamenti relativi alla vendita, tassazione, od uso delle merci d’importazione nell’interno del paese; ogni vantaggio, favore, privilegio o esenzione che sia stato concesso o possa in seguito venire concesso da una delle Alte Parti contraenti per ogni prodotto originario di, o destinato a qualsiasi terzo paese, sarà immediatamente ed incondizionatamente accordato al corrispondente prodotto originario del o destinato al territorio dell’altra Alta Parte contraente.
Nessuna delle Alte Parti contraenti potrà stabilire o mantenere alcuna proibizione o restrizione all’importazione od esportazione di un prodotto originario del o destinato al territorio dell’altra Alta Parte contraente, che non sia applicato al similare prodotto originario di o destinato ad un terzo paese. Ogni abolizione di una proibizione o restrizione all’importazione o all’esportazione che sia concessa da una delle Alte Parti contraenti a favore di un prodotto originario di o destinato ad un terzo paese, sarà immediatamente e incondizionatamente estesa al similare prodotto originario del, o destinato al territorio dell’altra Alta Parte contraente.
Se una delle Alte Parti contraenti stabilisce o mantiene una qualsiasi forma di limitazione quantitativa o controllo dell’importazione, vendita o esportazione di un qualsiasi prodotto per il quale l’altra Alta Parte contraente abbia un considerevole interesse, inclusa la regolamentazione delle importazioni, vendite od esportazioni del prodotto in oggetto a mezzo di licenze o permessi rilasciati a persone singole od enti, l’Alta Parte contraente che adotta una tale misura dovrà:
nel caso dell’esportazione, accorderà all’altra Alta Parte contraente, per il periodo considerato una percentuale del quantitativo totale equivalente alla percentuale della totale esportazione di tale prodotto che era stata fornita all’altra Alta Parte contraente durante un precedente periodo rappresentativo di tempo, a meno che non venga stabilito di accordo di rinunciare a tale concessione di importazione od esportazione.
Se una delle Alte Parti contraenti stabilisce o mantiene, direttamente od indirettamente, una qualsiasi forma di controllo sui mezzi di pagamento internazionale, essa dovrà, nell’effettuare tale controllo:
in relazione ai regolamenti e formalità relative a transazioni valutarie connesse con pagamenti per, o con pagamenti necessari e relativi all’importazione di tutti i prodotti ed articoli agricoli ed industriali dell’altra Alta Parte contraente, accordare incondizionatamente un trattamento non meno favorevole dì quello accordato in relazione all’importazione di prodotti similari agricoli o industriali di qualsiasi terzo paese.
In relazione alle transazioni non commerciali, ciascuna delle Alte Parti contraenti, nell’applicazione di qualsiasi forma di controllo dei cambi esteri non dovrà fare alcuna discriminazione tra i nazionali dell’altra Alta Parte contraente ed i nazionali di un qualsiasi terzo paese.
Nel caso in cui una delle Alte Parti contraenti stabilisca o mantenga un monopolio dell’importazione, produzione o vendita di un determinato prodotto, o conceda dei privilegi esclusivi, formalmente o di fatto, ad una o più agenzie, di importare, produrre o vendere un determinato prodotto, l’Alta Parte contraente che stabilisce o mantiene tale monopolio, o concede tali privilegi monopolistici, dovrà, per gli
Le Alte Parti contraenti si consulteranno reciprocamente su ogni questione che l’una o l’altra parte potrà sottoporre relativamente all’applicazione delle disposizioni del presente articolo.
L’ammontare totale di ogni importazione consentita di cui una quota debba essere assegnata da imo dei due Paesi all’altro, includerà tutte le importazioni della merce sottoposta a regolamentazione, comprese quelle importazioni che’ possano effettuarsi mediante clearings pubblici o privati, compensazioni, o accordi di pagamento. Nel caso in cui le Autorità di uno dei due Paesi permettessero importazioni addizionali al contingente fissato, stabilendo un contingente supplementare, un’equa parte di tale contingente supplementare dovrà essere assegnata incondizionatamente all’altro Stato.
È inoltre inteso che il periodo base “rappresentativo” dovrà essere uno in cui il commercio dell’altro Paese non veniva diminuito da discriminazioni e non era seriamente influenzato da condizioni di carattere straordinario e transitorio.
[Translation]
In a note dated today, Your Excellency has communicated to me the following:
[Here follows the temporary commercial arrangement. For English text, see page 361; for Italian text, see page 364.]
I have the honor to advise Your Excellency that the Italian Government is in agreement with the foregoing.
Please accept, Mr. Ambassador, the assurance of my highest consideration.
[No. 2247]
Panama Canal toll rates.
Authority of President to prescribe, etc.
Bases of tolls, rates, etc.
Determination of tonnage.
Post, p. 373.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Rates of toll prescribed.
Merchant vessels, etc.
Post, pp. 373, 393.
Vessels in ballast.
On other floating craft, including warships, other than transports, Other floating craft.
The tolls prescribed by this Proclamation shall become effective on Effective date. Former Proclamation superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 25th day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven [
[No. 2248]
Rules for the measurement of vessels for the Panama Canal
Basis of measurement.
Rules prescribed.
Effective date. Rules superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 25th day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven and [
All vessels, American and foreign, except warships, All vessels to present tonnage document at Canal.
Displacement scale and curves
“Supply ships”, “colliers . and “war ships.”
Vessels included.
Gross tonnage.
Gross tonnage as determined by these rules shall express Spaces to be Included
Post, p. 371
By permanently covered and closed-in spaces on or Spaces considered permanently covered and closed-in.
Spaces exempted from measurement and gross tonnage.
Upper deck, etc.
A space within a poop, forecastle, bridge house, or other “permanently covered and closed-in” superstructure or erection may be considered as not permanently covered or closed-in, and may consequently be excluded from tonnage, if the space is opposite an end opening which is not provided with means of closing, and which opening has a breadth equal to or greater than half the breadth of the deck at the line, of the opening, and if the space, opposite the opening cannot be used to shelter other merchandise than cargo or stores that do not require protection from the sea. If the opening is fitted with a coaming, the space within it is to be included in the gross tonnage if the coaming is more than 2 feet in height. This provision shall be so applied as to exempt from measurement only the space between the actual end opening and a line drawn parallel to the fine or face of the opening at a distance from the opening equal to one-half the width of the deck at the line of the opening ; provided, that any closed-in space between the open face and the line drawn parallel to it shall be measured. The remainder of the space within a poop, forecastle, bridge house, or other superstructure or erection shall be considered as available for the accommodation of cargo or stores, of passengers or of the ship’s personnel, and shall be measured and included in the gross Post, p. 375.
Should the open space within a poop, forecastle, bridge house, superstructure, or erection between the end opening and a parallel line distant from the opening by half the breadth of the deck become, because of any arrangement, except by convergence of fore and aft bulkheads, of less width than half the breadth of the deck, then only the space between the line of the end opening and a parallel line drawn through the point where the athwartship width of the open space within the poop, forecastle, bridge house., superstructure, or erection becomes equal to, or less than, half the breadth of the deck shall be Post, pp. 375–376.
When two erections extending from side to side of the ship are separated by an interval the fore-and-aft length of which is less than the least half breadth of the deck in way of such interval, than whatever be the breadth of the permanent end openings of the erections, the entire erections, less the interval separating them, shall be measured and included in the gross tonnage. (See fig. 8.) Post, p. 376.
Post, p. 376.
Opposite side, tonnage, etc., openings.
Post, p. 376,
Spaces framed in round funnels, etc.
Ante, p. 373,
Space between inner and outer plating of double bottom.
Cubical contents of hatchways, determination of.
Companion houses.
Domes, skylights, and airshafts.
Spaces for the use or possible use of passengers shall Spaces available for passenger not to be exempted, exception. Ante, p. 374
“Passengers”, term construed.
Ascertainment of cubical contents of spaces.
Moorsom system of measurement.
Countries not using Moorsom system.
Rule for measuring gross tonnage of empty vessels.
The second deck from below for vessels having more than two decks.
Ships of which the tonnage deck is, according to the above measurement, above 225 feet long, into 12 equal parts. (Note: A greater number of divisions is permissible provided there be an even number of divisions.)
Then the hold being first sufficiently cleared to admit of the required depths and breadths being properly taken, find the transverse area of the ship at each point of division of the length or each point of division of the parts of the length, as the case may require as follows: Measure the depth at each point of division, from a point at a distance of one-third of the round of the beam below the tonnage deck, or, in the case of a break, below a line stretched in continuation thereof, to the upper side of the floor timber (upper side of the inner plating of the double bottom) at the inside of the limber strake, after deducting the average thickness of the ceiling which is between the bilge planks and the limber strake.
Vessel constructed with longitudinal framing, etc. Ante, p. 377.
If depth at midship division of length does not exceed 10 feet.
Vessels with double bottoms, etc.
Ships built on Isherwood system.
If ship has a third deck.
Permanently covered, etc., space on or above upper deck.
Ante, p. 873.
Length, breadth, and height, method of measurement.
When ships have cargo on board, or when for any other Rule for measuring gross tonnage of laden ships. Ante, p. 378.
Permanently covered, etc., spaces on or above uppermost full-length deck.
Ante, p. 373.
Rule for measurement of open vessels.
Deductions from gross tonnage to ascertain net tonnage.
Post, p. 383.
The following spaces (enumerated below in secs. 1 to 11 of this article) shall be deducted from the gross tonnage in order to ascertain the. net tonnage of vessels not propelled by engines, and no other spaces shall be deducted. These deductions will also be allowed for vessels propelled by engines, with additional deductions for vessels propelled by engines, listed under (B) article XII. Unless otherwise expressly stipulated, these spaces shall be deducted whether located above or below the upper deck.
Ascertainment of volume or cubical contents of deducted spaces; remainder. Ante, p. 378. Ante, p. 373.
Passenger spaces. Ante, p. 377.
Army and Navy transports, colliers, etc.
Definition of stores and cargo carried.
Ante, p. 373.
Spaces for use of vessel’s officers and crew.
“Officers and crew”, defined.
Hospital ships.
Spaces for master.
Cook houses, galleys, etc.
Spaces for anchor gear, etc.
Post, p. 334.
Ship propelled wholly by sails.
Spaces used exclusively for boatswain’s stores, including Spaces used for boatswain’s stores.
Spaces used for engineer’s shops.
Space occupied by donkey engine and boiler, etc.
Passages, etc., designed for serving deducted spaces.
Water ballast spaces.
Water ballast spaces, other than spaces in the vessel’s double bottom, shall be deducted if they are adapted only for water ballast, have for entrance only ordinary circular or oval manholes whose greatest diameter does not exceed 30 inches, and are not available Peak tanks.
Tonnage of tanks may be obtained by using liquid capacity times the conversion factor with one-sixth off for frames in case of peak tanks and one-twelfth off in case of wings or deep tanks when they cannot be readily measured.
Public rooms.
Marking and use of deducted spaces.
Subject to national laws.
Post, p. 385.
Vessels propelled by engines.
Additional deductions allowed.
Ante, p. 373.
Additional deductions from gross tonnage.
Ante, p. 382.
The space occupied by the engines, boilers, coal bunkers, Space occupied by engines, boilers, etc. Ante, p. 373.
Donkey-engine and boiler spaces. Post, p. 387.
Framed-in spaces around funnels, etc. Ante, p. 376.
Propelling power, space deduction restriction.
Provisions governing propelling power deductions.
Vessels with bunkers having movable partitions, etc.
In ships that do not have fixed bunkers, but transverse Propelling power deduction.
Engine rooms, space defined. Ante, p. 373. Ante, p. 382.
Ascertainment of cubical contents of spaces occupied by engine room. Ante, p. 373.
Where engines and boilers are in separate compartments.
Vessels with Used bunkers, etc.
When vessels are fitted with fixed coal bunkers or Propelling power deduction. Ante, p. 385. Ante, p. 385. Ante, p. 378.
Contents of shaft trunk, measurement.
Spaces below deck, etc.
No space deduction unless included in gross tonnage.
Deducted spaces, if used, must be added to net tonnage.
Ante, p. 365.
Officials authorized to measure vessels and issue certificates,
Tonnage certificates issued under these rules.
Subject to correction.
Panama Canal tonnage certificates.
Rules applying to vessels of war, other than transports, etc.
Toll on warships.
“Warships” defined.
Ante, p. 373.
Anchorage, to determine mean draft.
Ante, p. 373.
Exhibition of vessel’s displacement scale and curves.
Determination of actual displacement.
Warship not supplied with displacement scale and curves.
Rule for determining displacement.
Ante, p. 373.
Ante, p. 389.
Application and interpretation of rules.
| [seal] | |||||||
| Name of vessel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | |||||||
| Nationality | Type | ||||||
| Official number | Signal letters | Port of registry | Registered tonnages | Length | Beam | Depth | |
| Gross | Net | ||||||
| details of panama canal gross tonnage | Tons of 100 cubic feet | Tons of 100 cubic feet | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The spaces measured for gross tonnage in this ship comprise the following and no others, viz: | ||||||||
| 1. Space or spaces under the tonnage deck, viz: | ||||||||
| (a) Space between tonnage deck and double bottom | ||||||||
| (b) Double-bottom compartments available for cargo under, Art. IV, Sec. 4: *References are to articles and sections of the “Rules for Measurement of Vessels for The Panama Canal” 1937 Edition. [Footnote in the original.] | ||||||||
| Total space under tonnage deck | ||||||||
| 2. Space or spaces between the tonnage deck and uppermost full length deck Upper ’tween deck _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _tons, Lower ’ tween deck _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ tons | ||||||||
| Tons of 100 cubic feet | ||||||||
| 3. Closed-in spaces in permanent constructions above uppermost full length deck: | ||||||||
| (a) Forecastle | ||||||||
| (b) Bridge space | ||||||||
| (c) Poop | ||||||||
| (d) Break or breaks | ||||||||
| (e) Turret space | tons, (f) Trunk space | tons | ||||||
| (g) Roundhouses | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| (h) Side houses | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| (i) Hatchways | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | tons, | |||
| Total | tons, | Allowances under Art. IV, Sec. 5: | tons, | |||||
| Hatch Excess | ||||||||
| 4. Total closed-in spaces on or above the uppermost full length deck | ||||||||
| 5. PANAMA CANAL GROSS TONNAGE | ||||||||
| deductions from gross tonnage*All deducted spaces must be reasonable in extent and the use to which each is to be exclusively devoted must be appropriately designated by official marking. [Footnote in the original.] | Tons of 100 cubic feet | Tons of 100 cubic feet | ||||||
|
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| 1. Crew accommodations and passageways serving them: | ||||||||
| (a) | Seaman...tons, | Firemen....tons, | Quartermasters....tons.. | |||||
| ....tons, | ....tons, | Apprentices....tons.. | ||||||
| Donkeyman...tons, | Motormen..tons, | ....tons.. | ||||||
| Pumpman..tons, | Greasers..tons, | Mess boys....tons.. | ||||||
| Electrician..tons, | Oilers..tons, | Cooks....tons.. | ||||||
| ...tons, | ...tons, | ....tons.. | ||||||
| Passageways...tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| (b) | Messrooms..tons, | ..tons, | Hospital...tons.. | |||||
| Bathrooms...tons, | ..tons, | Med. Lkr. ..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| 2. Officer’s accommodation and passageways serving them: | ||||||||
| (a) | Ch. Officer’s Cabin...Tons, | Chief Engr’s Cabin..tons, | Boatswain..tons.. | |||||
| Ch. Officer’s Office..tons, | Chief Engr’s Office..tons, | Carpenter..tons.. | ||||||
| 2nd Officer..tons, | 2d Engineer..tons, | Radio Operator..tons.. | ||||||
| 3rd Officer..tons, | 3d Engineer..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| 4th Officer..tons, | 4th Engineer..tons, | Steward..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | 5th Engineer..tons, | Doctor..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | 6th Engineer..tons, | Pilot..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| Passageways..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| (b) | Messrooms: Officers..tons, | Engineers..tons, | Petty Officers..tons.. | |||||
| (c) | Bathrooms: Officers..tons, | Engineers..tons, | Petty Officers..tons.. | |||||
| ..tons, | ...tons, | ....tons.. | ||||||
| (d) | Master’s Cabin...tons, | Office..tons, | Bath...tons.. | |||||
| Passageways..tons, | ..tons, | W. C. ..tons.. | ||||||
| 3. Galleys, cookhouses, bakeries, etc., for exclusive use of officers, engineers and crew: | ||||||||
| Galley..tons, | Officers’ Pantry..tons, | Bakery..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | Engineers’ Pantry..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| 4. Lavatories water-closets, etc., for exclusive use of officers and crew, and passageways serving them: | ||||||||
| Seamen’s W. C. ..tons, | Officers’ W. C. ..tons, | Engineers’ W. C. ..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| Firemen’s W. C. ..tons, | Petty Officers’ | ..tons.. | ||||||
| 5. Closed-in spaces used in working the ship, and passageways serving them: | ||||||||
| Wheelhouse..tons, | Anchor gear..tons, | Pump room..tons.. | ||||||
| Chart house..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| Radio house..tons, | Dky. boller..tons, | Dynamo..tons.. | ||||||
| Steering gear..tons, | ..tons, | Fumigating machinery..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | Carpenter shop..tons, | Ice machine..tons.. | ||||||
| 6.. Engineer’s workshop limited under Art. X. Sec. 7: ..tons, Sailroom limited under Art. X, Sec. 6. ..tons.. | ||||||||
| 7. Boatswain’s storerooms limited under Art. X, Sec. 7: ... Lamp room..tons.. | ||||||||
| Paint room..tons.. | ||||||||
| Peaks..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| ..tons, | ..tons, | Total..tons.. | ||||||
| 8. Water ballast spaces other than D. B. compartments: | F. P. T. ..tons.. | |||||||
| A. P. T...tons.. | ||||||||
| ..tons, | ..tons, | ..tons.. | ||||||
| 9. Peak Tanks for Fresh Water under Art. X, Sec. 10: | F. P. T...tons.. | |||||||
| A. P. T...tons.. | ||||||||
| 10. Public Rooms as defined under Art. X. Sec. 11: (Itemized on page 3) A. P. T...tons.. | ||||||||
| 11. Total deduction other than propelling power*.. | ||||||||
| 12. PANAMA CANAL NET TONNAGE (without deduction for propelling power.... | ||||||||
| further deductions for propelling power in case of vessles propelled by engines: | Tons of 100 cubic feet | |||||||
| 13. | (a) | Engine room as measured (Arts XII, XIII, XIV){ | Below Deck..tons, | Tween deck..tons.. | ||||
| In bridge..tons, | In poop...tons.. | |||||||
| and (b) In a vessel with paddlewheels +70 percent of engine room as measure (Danube Rule)... | ||||||||
| or (c) In a vessel with paddlewheels +50 percent of engine room as measure (Danube Rule).. | ||||||||
| Or (d) With fixed coal bunkers or fixed tanks and compartments fitted for stowage of fuel oil | ||||||||
| 14. Total deduction for propelling power limited under Art. XII, Sec. 3:... | ||||||||
| 15. PANAMA CANAL NET TONNAGE (Propelling power deduction by Arts. XII, XIII, or XIV)..) | ||||||||
| 15. Bunker fuel or BALLAST RATE limited to: Coal ..long tons or Oil...long tons | ||||||||
Detailed list of Public Rooms and Passageways serving them deducted Ante, p. 384.
Ante, p. 374.
Spaces opposite end openings under Art. IV, Sec, 1 (b) (State separately the dimensions and tonnages of parts exempted):
Forecastle
Bridge
Poop
Spaces in way of opposite side openings under Art. IV, Sec. 1 (c) (State separately the dimensions and tonnages of parts exempted):
Forecastle
Bridge
Poop
Spaces above lowest tier of side-to-side erections under Art. IV, Sec. 3 (Name tier and state separately the dimensions and tonnages of parts exempted):
Space framed in round funnels
Space framed in round light and air casings
State any other particulars of exempted spaces.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the
(Nationality) (Type)
Vessel above named has been measured in accordance with the Rules for Measurement of Vessels for the Panama Canal, and that the particulars of tonnage contained in this Certificate are correct.
Given under my hand at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _this _ _ _ _day of_ _ _ _19_ _ _.
[No. 2249]
Panama Canal toll rates.
Preamble.
Ante, p. 373.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Correcting certain language in former proclamation. Text as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Í have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 31“ day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and of the[
[No. 2250]
Statue of Liberty National Monument, N. Y.
Preamble.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Area enlarged.
Description.
Warning against unauthorized acts.
Supervision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 7th day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven and[
[No. 2251]
Gold Star Mother’s Day.
Preamble.
“That the President of the United States is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the Government officials to display the United States flag on all Government buildings, and the people of the United States to display the flag and to hold appropriate meetings at their homes, churches, or other suitable places, on the last Sunday in September, as a public expression of the love, sorrow, and reverence of the people of the United States for the American Gold Star Mothers.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Sunday, September 20, 1937, designated as.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 10th day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty- [
[No. 2252]
Fire Prevention Week, 1937.
Preamble.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Week beginning October 3, 1937. designated as.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 18" day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, [
[No. 2253]
Columbus Day, 1937.
Preamble.
Statutory provisions.
“That the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating October 12 of each year as Columbus Day and calling upon officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on said date and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies expressive of the public sentiment befitting the anniversary of the discovery of America”;
Designating October 12, 1937, as, and inviting observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 18″ day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, [
[No. 2254]
General Pulaski Memorial Day.
Preamble.
Statutory provisions.
“That the President of the United States is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling upon officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all governmental buildings on October 11, 1937, and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of the death of General Casimir Pulaski.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Observance of anniversary of death invited.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have, hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 18″ day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, [
[No. 2255]
American extraterritorial courts in Egypt.
Preamble.
Convention with Egypt providing for termination of certain capitulatory rights of United States, etc.
Cooperative action by United States pending ratification.
Treatment to be accorded U. S, citizens by Mixed Tribunals or Egypt.
Suspension of judicial functions of extraterritorial courts. Exceptions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the city of Washington this 9th day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and [
[No. 2256]
Congress.
Preamble.
Convening extra session, November 15, 1937.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the United States.
DONE at the City of Washington this 12th day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and [
[No. 2257]
Pacific Mercado (International Exposition), Los Angeles, Calif.
Preamble.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Foreign nations invited to participate.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 19th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and [
[No. 2258]
Armistice Day, 1937.
Preamble.
Statutory authorized.
“That the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies expressive of our gratitude for peace and our desire for the continuance of friendly relations with all other peoples”; and
Directing display of flag and inviting observance of.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the city of Washington this 22nd day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and [
[No. 2259]
Labor dispute between Pacific Electric Railway and certain of its employees.
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
which dispute has not heretofore been adjusted under the provisions of the Railway Labor Act, amended, now threatens substantially to interrupt interstate commerce within the state of California to a degree such as to deprive that section of the country of essential transportation service;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Emergency board created to investigate and report thereon.
The members of this board shall be compensated for and on account Compensation, etc. Expenditures.
All expenditures of the board shall be allowed and paid for out of Fund available.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 30th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and [
[No. 2260]
I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President of the United States Thanksgiving Day, 1937. Thursday, November 25, 1937, designated as.
The custom of observing a day of public thanksgiving began in Colonial times and has been given the sanction of national observance through many years. It is in keeping with all of our traditions that we, even as our fathers in olden days, give humble and hearty thanks for the bounty and the goodness of Divine Providence.
The harvests of our fields have been abundant and many men and women have been given the blessing of stable employment.
A period unhappily marked in many parts of the world by strife and threats of war finds our people enjoying the blessing of peace. We have no selfish designs against other nations.
We have been fortunate in devoting our energies and our resources to constructive purposes and useful works. We have sought to fulfill our obligation to use our national heritage by common effort for the common good.
Let us, therefore, on the day appointed forego our usual occupations and, in our accustomed places of worship, each in his own way, humbly acknowledge the mercy of God from whom comes every good and perfect gift.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this ninth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, [
[No. 2261]
Pan American Exposition, Tampa, Fla.. 1939.
Preamble.
Statutory provisions.
Countries of the Americas invited to participate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 15″ day of November in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, [
[No. 2262]
Domestic animals returned to the United States.
Statutory provisions.
“Whenever the President shall by proclamation declare an emergency to exist by reason of a state of war, or otherwise, he may authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to extend during the continuance of such emergency the time herein prescribed for the performance of any act
Domestic animals straying across boundary line; return.
“Horses, mules, asses, cattle, sheep, and other domestic animals straying across the boundary line into any foreign country, or driven across such boundary line by the owner for temporary pasturage purposes only, together with their offspring, shall be dutiable unless brought back to the United States within eight months, in which ease they shall be free of duty, under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Emergency declared,
And I do hereby authorize the Secretary of the Treasury, under Time attended for return, free of duty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 6th day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, and [
[No. 2263]
Chattahoochee National Forest, Ga.
Preamble.
Statutory authority.
Lands set apart.
Lands Included.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this seventh day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, [
[No. 2264]
St. Murks Migratory Bird Refuge, Fla.
Preamble.
Regulation designating, amended.
Closed area modified.
Description.
Beginning at the comer of secs. 1, 2, 11, and 12, in T. 4 S., R. 1 E.;
Thence from said initial point,
Southerly between, secs. 11 and 12, and secs. 13 and 14 to the corner of secs. 13, 14, 23, and 24;
Easterly between secs. 13 and 24 to the corner of secs. 13 and 24, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., and secs. 18 and 19, T. 4 S., R. 2 E.;
Thence between sec. 13, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., and sec. 18, T. 4 S., R. 2 E., northerly to the north one-sixteenth corner of said secs. 13 and 18;
Thence in T. 4 S., R. 2 E.,
Easterly with the north one-sixteenth line of sec. 18 to the north one-sixteenth comer of secs. 17 and 18;
Northerly with the line between secs. 17 and 18 and secs. 7 and 8 to the north one-sixteenth corner of secs. 7 and 8;
Easterly with the north one-sixteenth line of sec. 8 to the north-west one-sixteenth corner thereof;
Northerly with the west one-sixteenth line of sec. 8 to the west one-sixteenth corner of secs. 5 and 8;
Easterly between secs. 5 and 8 to the comer of secs. 4, 5, 8, and 9; Northerly between secs. 4 and 5 to the south one-sixteenth comer thereof;
Easterly with the south one-sixteenth line of sec. 4 to the south one-sixteenth corner of secs. 3 and 4;
Southerly between secs. 3 and 4 and secs. 9 and 10 to the corner of secs. 9, 10, 15, and 16;
Easterly between secs. 10 and 15, and secs. 11 and 14 to the corner of secs. 11, 12, 13, and 14;
Southerly between secs. 13 and 14 to the one-quarter corner thereof;
Easterly with the east-west center line of sec. 13 to the center one-quarter comer thereof;
Southerly with the north-south center line of sec. 13 to the one-quarter corner of secs. 13 and 24;
Easterly between secs. 13 and 24 to the corner of secs. 13 and 24, T. 4 S., R. 2 E., and secs. 18 and 19, T. 4 S., R. 3 E.;
Thence in T. 4 S., R. 3 E.,
Easterly between secs. 18 and 19, 17 and 20, 16 and 21, and 15 and 22 to the one-quarter corner of said secs. 15 and 22;
Northerly with the north-south center line of sec. 15 to the center one-quarter corner thereof;
Easterly with the east-west center line of sec. 15 to the center east one-sixteenth corner thereof;
Northerly with the east one-sixteenth line of sec. 15 to the north-east one-sixteenth corner thereof;
Easterly with the north one-sixteenth line through secs. 15 and 14 to the north one-sixteenth corner of secs. 13 and 14;
Southerly between secs. 13 and 14 to the one-quarter corner thereof;
Easterly with the east-west center line of sec. 13 to the center one-quarter corner thereof;
Southerly with the north-south center line of sec. 13 to the center south one-sixteenth comer thereof;
Easterly with the south one-sixteenth line of sec. 13 to the south one-sixteenth comer of sec. 13, T. 4 S., R. 3 E., and sec. 18, T. 4 S., R. 4 E.;
Thence between sec. 13, T. 4 8., R. 3 E., and sec. 18, T. 4 S., R. 4 E., southerly to the comer of secs. 13 and 24, T. 4 S., R. 3 E., and secs, 18 and 19, T. 4 S., R. 4 E.;
Thence in T. 4 S., R. 4 E.,
Easterly between secs. 18 and 19 to the center of the Aucilla River channel;
Southwesterly in sec. 19 downstream with the center of the Aucilla River channel to the line between sec. 24, T. 4 S., R. 3 E., and sec. 19, T. 4 S., R. 4 E.;
Thence in T. 4 S., R. 3 E.,
Southwesterly in secs. 24 and 25 downstream with the center of the Aucilla River channel to the line between secs, 25 and 36;
Easterly between secs. 25 and 36 to the comer of secs. 25 and 36, T. 4 S., R. 3 E,, and secs. 30 and 31, T. 4 S., R. 4 E.;
Thence between sec. 36, T. 4 S., R. 3 E., and sec. 31, T. 4 S., R. 4 E.; and sec. 1, T. 5 S., R. 3 E., and sec. 6, T. 5 S., R. 4 E., southerly to the shore of the Gulf of Mexico;
Thence across the Gulf of Mexico,
S. 75°44′ W., 35.92 chains, to a point on East Cut-off Island;
S. 77°14′ W., 3.77 chains, along the south side of East Cut-off Island to Green Point, the southernmost extremity thereof;
S. 75° W., 5.2 miles (approximately), to a point on the south side of Peters Rock;
S. 82° W., 6.7 miles (approximately), to the Front Range Beacon, approximately 2.35 miles southerly from St. Marks Lighthouse;
S. 76° W., 1 mile (approximately), to the south side of a shoal; West, 1 mile, to a point;
North, 3.6 miles (approximately), to the westernmost point of Sprague Island, which point is marked with a U. S. Biological Survey standard concrete post;
Thence crossing Indian Pass, N. 6°08′ W., 22.95 chains, to a point at the southernmost extremity of the Hartsfield Comer Survey;
Thence southwesterly with the meanders of the. north shore of Apalachee Bay along the southerly boundaries of the U. S. Biological Survey Tracts 11, 16, and 19a, and the easterly boundaries of Tracts 19 and 20, to a point in the east boundary of Hartsfield Survey, Lot 121, on the east side of Live Oak Point, from which a U. S. B. S. standard concrete post set for a witness corner bears N. 65°45′ W., 1.35 chains distant;
Thence in the Hartsfield Survey, Lot 121,
S. 72°51′ W., 59.21 chains, across Live Oak Point and Walker Creek;
S. 80°03′ W., 60.76 chains;
N. 17°09′ W., 60.00 chains to the corner of Hartsfield Survey, Lots 116 and 117, in the north boundary of Lot 121;
Thence, continuing in Hartsfield Survey,
Northwesterly between Lots 116 and 117 and Lots 106 and 107;
Northeasterly between Lots 97 and 107 and Lots 98 and 108;
Northwesterly between Lots 98 and 99 and Lots 30 and 47;
Northeasterly between Lots 30 and 31, 28 and 29, 14 and 15, and 7 and 8;
Thence northwesterly between Hartsfield Survey Lot 7, and Harts-field River Survey, Lot 7;
Thence in Hartsfield River Survey,
Northeasterly between Lots 6 and 7 to the corner of said Lots 6 and 7 on the right bank of the Wakulla River;
Northeasterly in the Wakulla River to the center of its channel;
Thence downstream with the center of the Wakulla River channel southeasterly to its confluence with the St. Marks River:
Thence upstream with the center of the St. Marks River channel to a point in the line between secs. 2 and 11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E.;
Thence between secs. 2 and 11, in T. 4 S., R. 1 E., easterly to the place of beginning.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President Approval by the President.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 13” day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-seven [