1870 as published in Phillimore's International Law Vol: 11 p: 293 2nd edition of which the 34th regulation states that " Exclusive jurisdiction " over disputes between Masters Officers "and crew in the Vessels of the United States, including questions of wages " wis conferred by treaties or conventions "with Belgium and several other states named in the regulation. Great Britain not being
being one of them. This regulation is part- of Article V. "The Privileges and _ Powers of Consular Officers of the United States under Treaties and Conventions with Foreign Powers; and with these regulations as his
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quide it is difficult to see upon
what the Acting Consul bases his claim of jurisdiction.
I have se:
(signed) John Bramston,
Attorney General.
accide
Andrie
(True Copy/) Baca Colonial Secretary
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