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...crew and all on board to the mercy of the sea in her small boats. . . . Manifestly, submarines cannot be used against merchantmen, as the last few weeks...of many sacred principles of justice and humanity.' That condemnation applies to every ship which has been sunk by German submarines ; and the more recent...

...disputed that the position of the administration has been distinct and positive. Germany was notified that 'American citizens act within their indisputable rights...legitimate business calls them upon the high seas.' Great Britain was notified that ' in so far as the interests of American citizens are concerned, the...

...all on board of her to the mercy of the sea in her small boats. . . . Manifestly submarines cannot be used against merchantmen, as the last few weeks...of many sacred principles of justice and humanity." Here was the real issue buried under a multitude of words. It was the use of the submarine assassination...

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...destruction of commerce without disregarding those rules of fairness, reason, justice, and humanity whicli all modern opinion regards as imperative. It is practically...of many sacred principles of justice and humanity. upon the high seas, and exercise those rights in what should be the well-justified confidence that...

...destruction. It is manifestly impossible, contends the United States, to use submarines against merchantmen without an inevitable violation of many sacred principles of justice and humanity, for it is practically impossible for the officers of a submarine to visit a merchantman at sea and...