Arming American Merchant Vessels. Hearings ... on H. J. Res. 237 ... October 13 and 14, 1941

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Стр. 65 - Second, they desire to see no territorial changes that do not accord with the freely expressed wishes of the peoples concerned ; Third, they respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live; and they wish to see sovereign rights and self-government restored to those who have been forcibly deprived of them...
Стр. 38 - In particular, except in the case of persistent refusal to stop on being duly summoned, or of active resistance to visit or search, a warship, whether surface vessel or submarine, may not sink or render incapable of navigation a merchant vessel without having first placed passengers, crew and ship's papers in a place of safety. For this purpose the ship's boats are not regarded as a place of safety...
Стр. 2 - American vessel, engaged in commerce with any foreign state to be armed, except with small arms and ammunition therefor, which the President may deem necessary and shall publicly designate for the preservation of discipline aboard any such vessel.
Стр. 34 - ... colony, district, or people, to cruise or commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property of any foreign prince or state, or any colony, district, or people, with whom the United States are at peace...
Стр. 34 - American vessels) is hereby repealed; and, during the unlimited national emergency proclaimed by the President on May 27, 1941, the President is authorized, through such agency as he may designate, to arm, or to permit or cause to be armed, any American vessel as defined in such Act. The provisions of Section 16 of the Criminal Code (relating to bonds from armed vessels on clearing) shall not apply to any such vessel.
Стр. 5 - Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, we have a multitude of initiatives well underway to make our infrastructure more effective and less costly.
Стр. 1 - alcohol" are distilled spirits distilled from any material at or above 190° proof, whether or not such proof is subsequently reduced. During the period of the unlimited national emergency proclaimed by the President on May 27, 1941...
Стр. 2 - Law to which surface vessels are subject. (2) In particular, except in the case of persistent refusal to stop on being duly summoned, or of active resistance to visit and search, a warship whether surface vessel or submarine, may not sink or render incapable of navigation a merchant vessel without having first placed passengers, crew and ship's papers in a place of safety.
Стр. 68 - I give to you my deep and unalterable conviction, based on years of experience as a worker in the field of international peace, that by the repeal of the embargo the United States will more probably remain at peace than if the law remains as it stands today.
Стр. 38 - ... Powers signatory of the Washington Treaties, it being understood that such a date shall be applicable to all such Powers. By "Powers signatory of the Washington Treaties" shall be meant those Powers, other than China which directly participated in the discussion of Pacific and Far Eastern Questions in the Conference on the Limitation of Armament held in Washington in 1921-22. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurance of my highest consideration. (Signed) CHENGTING...

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