Hague VII – 1907 – Conversion of Merchant Ships into War Ships – October 18, 1907 VII CONVENTION RELATING TO THE CONVERSION OF MERCHANT SHIPS INTO WAR-SHIPS Whereas it is desirable, in view of the incorporation in time of war of merchant ships in the fighting… Read More
Hague VI – 1907 – Status of Enemy Merchant Ships at the Outbreak of Hostilities – October 18, 1907 VI CONVENTION RELATING TO THE STATUS OF ENEMY MERCHANT SHIPS AT THE OUTBREAK OF HOSTILITIES Anxious to ensure the security of international commerce against the surprises of war, and wishing,… Read More
Hague V – 1907 – Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers and Persons in Case of War on Land October 18, 1907 V CONVENTION RESPECTING THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEUTRAL POWERS AND PERSONS IN CASE OF WAR ON LAND With a view to laying down more clearly the rights and duties… Read More
Hague IV – 1907 – Laws and Customs of War on Land – October 18, 1907 IV CONVENTION RESPECTING THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND Seeing that, while seeking means to preserve peace and prevent armed conflicts between nations, it is likewise necessary to… Read More
Hague III – 1907 – Opening of Hostilities – October 18, 1907 III CONVENTION RELATIVE TO THE OPENING OF HOSTILITIES Entered into Force: 26 January 1910 His Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia; [etc.] Considering that it is important, in order… Read More
Hague II – 1907 – Limitation of Employment of Force for Recovery of Contract Debts – October 18, 1907 II CONVENTION RESPECTING THE LIMITATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF FORCE FOR THE RECOVERY OF CONTRACT DEBTS ARTICLE 1 The Contracting Powers agree not to have recourse to armed force for… Read More
Hague I – 1907 – Pacific Settlement of International Disputes – October 18, 1907 I CONVENTION FOR THE PACIFIC SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES His Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia; the President of the United States of America; the President of the Argentine… Read More
Geneva Red Cross Convention 1864 – Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded on the Field of Battle – August 22, 1864 [NOTE – Convention signed at Geneva August 22, 1864; Ratifications exchanged at Geneva June 22, 1865; Declaration of accession signed by the President of the United States March 1, 1882;… Read More
Final Act of the International Peace Conference – July 29, 1899 The International Peace Conference, convoked in the best interests of humanity by His Majesty the Emperor of All the Russias, assembled, on the invitation of the Government of Her Majesty… Read More
Hague IV – 1899 – Prohibiting Launching of Projectiles and Explosives from Balloons – July 29, 1899 DECLARATION The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, inspired by the sentiments which found… Read More
Hague III – 1899 – Adaptation to Maritime Warfare of Principles of Geneva Convention of 1864 – July 29,1899 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary; His Majesty the King of the… Read More
Hague II – 1899 – Laws and Customs of War on Land – July 29, 1899 Entry into Force: 4 September 1900 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; [etc.]: Considering that, while seeking means to preserve peace and prevent armed conflicts among nations,… Read More
Hague I – 1899 – Pacific Settlement of International Disputes – 29 July 1899 Entry into Force: 4 September 1900 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; [etc.]: Animated by a strong desire to concert for the maintenance of the general peace;… Read More
Hague 1899 – Declaration III – Declaration on the Use of Bullets Which Expand or Flatten Easily in the Human Body – July 29, 1899 The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, Inspired by the sentiments which found expression… Read More
Hague 1899 – Declaration II – Declaration on the Use of Projectiles the Object of Which is the Diffusion of Asphyxiating or Deleterious Gases – July 29, 1899 The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, Inspired by the sentiments which found expression… Read More
Hague 1899 – Declaration I – Declaration on the Launching of Projectiles and Explosives from Balloons – July 29, 1899 The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, Inspired by the sentiments which found expression… Read More
Convention for the Exemption of Hospital Ships, in Time of War, From the Payment of All Duties and Taxes Imposed for the Benefit of the State – December 21, 1904 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, etc., etc., and Apostolical King of Hungary; His Majesty the King of… Read More
Declaration of St. Petersburg – November 29 1868 On the proposition of the Imperial Cabinet of Russia, an International Military Commission having assembled at St. Petersburg in order to examine into the expediency of forbidding the use of… Read More
Declaration of Paris – April 16, 1856. The Plenipotentiaries who signed the Treaty of Paris of March assembled in conference, Considering: That maritime law in time of war has long been the subject of deplorable disputes; That… Read More
Warrant for William Ussling to Establish a General Company for Trade to Asia, Africa, America and Magellanica – December 21, 1624 We, Gustavus Adolphus, by the grace of God, King of Sweden, Gothland and the Wendes, Grand Duke of Finland, Duke of Esthonia and Dalecarlia, Lord of Lugermanland, etc., etc. Know… Read More
