Justice Shea expressed doubt whether the Court had jurisdiction in the suit before him.
The German Empire claimed jurisdiction over a German ship, Milie, No. 259, which was attached.
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Fir I. Pauncefote. Mr. Malcolm was attached. Mor. Meade, Mar. Herbert, Mer. Lowther, regarding seamen's wages.
His Decision was grounded substantially upon the Consular contention under the Convention between the United States and Lord Carnarvon regarding internal claims on Merchant vessels belonging to the Germans.
The Empire's Laws have been superseded by Her Majesty's Government, notwithstanding the opinion that although...