The undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers invited to the Second International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that…
With a view to harmonizing the divergent views which, in the event of naval war, are still held on the…
Animated by the desire to settle in an equitable manner the differences which sometimes arise in the course of a…
Recognizing the necessity of more effectively ensuring than hitherto the equitable application of law to the international relations of maritime…
Animated alike by the desire to diminish, as far as depends on them, the inevitable evils of war; And wishing…
Animated by the desire to realize the wish expressed by the first Peace Conference respecting the bombardment by naval forces…
Inspired by the principle of the freedom of sea routes, the common highway of all nations; Seeing that, although the…
Whereas it is desirable, in view of the incorporation in time of war of merchant ships in the fighting fleet,…
Anxious to ensure the security of international commerce against the surprises of war, and wishing, in accordance with modern practice,…
With a view to laying down more clearly the rights and duties of neutral Powers in case of war on…
Seeing that while seeking means to preserve peace and prevent armed conflicts between nations, it is likewise necessary to bear…
Considering that it is important, in order to ensure the maintenance of pacific relations, that hostilities should not commence without…
