SECOND SUPPLEMENT
PROCLAMATIONS,
ORDERS IN COUNCIL
AND
DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN WAR.
COMPILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF CANADA
OTTAWA
GOVERNMENT PRINTING BUREAU
1916
SECOND SUPPLEMENT.
PROCLAMATIONS,
ORDERS IN COUNCIL
AND
DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE EUROPEAN WAR.
COMPILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF CANADA
OTTAWA
GOVERNMENT PRINTING BUREAU
87169— A 1916
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The Order in Council authorizing the publication of this
compiliation referred only to such documents as appeared in
the Gazettes. At the request of several Departments of the
Government interested therein, unpublished Orders in Coimcil
and other documents were included in the first Supplement.
This Supplement contains all Orders in Council relating to
the War, published or unpublished, which have general applica-
tion.
In the Index, under the title "Mihtary Honours," are alpha-
betical lists down to the 1st of January, 1916, of all Canadians
mentioned in despatches or otherwise honoured. This hst
will be continued in future Supplements.
A third Supplement containing documents to 1st June, 1916,
is in course of preparation, and will be in the hands of the printer
immediately after that date.
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Under' 'S:^cretary of State.
Department of the Secretay of State
OF Canada, 21st May, 1916.
P.C. 2866.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 14th November, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report from the Secretary of State, dated 12th November,
1914, representing that since the outbreak of the European
War a large number of Proclamations, Orders in Council and
Despatches has been published in the Canada Gazette, many of
which have the force of Statutes and are required to be referred
to constantly by those interested in dealing with such subjects
as contraband, trading with the enemy, and allied subjects,
and that many applications have been made to the Department
of the Secretary of State for copies of all these documents.
The Minister submits that it is advisable that a compilation,
+ ^ date, should be prepared and published of all Proclamations,
v^rders in Council and Despatches published in the Canada
Gazette and such documents as appear in the London Gazette as
may be of interest to Canadians, together with other public
documents referred to in the Gazettes aforesaid and that extra
copies of all such documents as may be hereafter published in
the Gazette be printed separately and issued concurrently with
the issue of the Gazettes in which they may appear.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that he be authorized
to undertake the said compilation and to publish the same and
that the cost thereof be paid by the Department of the Secretary
of State out of a credit from the War Appropriation, as may
subsequently be found to be necessary.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the same
for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk oj the Privy Council.
The Honourable
The Secretary of State.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
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268.
269.
270.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
272.
273.
20.
21.
274.
275.
276.
Order in Council respecting Regulations for discipline
of the Naval Volunteer Force. P. C. 1978.
Order in Council providing pay for the Naval Volunteer
Force. P. C. 1979.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia to
take control of Telegraph Cables. P. C. 2029.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of the Naval
Service to take control of Wireless Telegraphs.
P. C. 2030.
Royal Naval Reserves called out
Order of His Majesty in Council declaring that an
emergency has arisen. — London Gazette.
Proclamation calling Naval Reserves. — London Gaitatt*.
Proclamation caUing Naval Reserve Officers. — London
Gazette.
Proclamation extending services of time-expired men in
Navy. — London Gazette.
Order of His Majesty in Council caUing officers of
Reserved and Retired lists. — London Gazette.
Order in Council providing for increased issue of
Dominion Notes. P. C. 2033.
Order in Council authorizing advances to the Chartered
Banks. P. C. 2032.
Announcement of War. — London Gazette
Proclamation continuing soldiers in Army Service. —
London Gazette.
Announcement of War. — Canada Gazette
Proclamation Specifying Contraband of War. — London
Gazette.
Proclamation caUing the War Session
Order in Council placing Canadian Naval Vessels at
Disposal of Royal Navy. P. C. 2049.
Order in Council placing Naval Forces on Active Service
P. C. 2050.
Proclamation prohibiting carrying of contraband in
British ships. — London Gazette.
By the King a Proclamation notifying that British
subjects contributing to a loan raised on behaK of the
German Emperor or contracting with the German
Government, will be guilty of high treason, as
adhering to the King's enemies.
By the King a Proclamation setting forth the Law and
Pohcy with regard to Trading with the Enemy.
Order in Council granting days of grace for departure of
German Ships. P. C. 2955.
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize Courts
— London Gazette.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia
to call out Active Militia to complete training.
P. C. 2040.
Order in Council providing for the protection of public
property. P. C. 2041.
Proclamation prohibiting the export of certain com-
modities.
Notice to Mariners. Canada 83
Order in Council authorizing the mobilization of
Volunteers for Overseas Service. P. C. 2067.
Order in Council authorizing the calling out of parts
of the Militia as required for active service. P. C.
2068.
Order in Council establishing a Censorship of Cables.
P.C. 2069.
Pa«e.
Ist August, 1914 210
1st August, 1914 527
2nd August, 1914 528
2nd August, 1914 530
2nd August, 1914 1
3rd August, 1914 2
3rd August, 1914 2
3rd August, 1914 4
3rd August, 1914 5
3rd August, 1914 6
3rd August, 1914 7
3rd August, 1914 531
4th August, 1914 8
4th August, 1914 9
4th August, 1914 10
4th AueuBt. 1914 10
4th August, 1914 12
4th August, 1914 14
4th August, 1914 15
5th August, 1914 16
5th August, 1914 17
5th August, 1914 18
5th August, 1914 20
5th August, 1914 24
5th August, 1914 534
5th August, 1914 534
6th August, 1914 26
6th August, 1914 29
6th August, 1914 535
6th August, 1914 536
6th August, 1914 537
VI
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No.
22. Proclamation prohibiting the exportation of certain
commodities.
23. Notice respecting reciprocity of Germany granting
days of grace in sa'lmg of ships. — London Gazette.
24. Proclamation respectmg German alien enemies
131. Order in Council placing Submarines at disposal of the
Royal Navy. P. C. 2072.
277. Order in Council suspending the issue of Money Orders
to European Countries. P. C. 2078.
278. Order in Council suspending the pajonent in gold of
Dominion Notes. P. C. 2096.
25. Order in Council providing that Civil Servants so
desiring may enter active service. P. C. 2102
26. Announcement of war with Austria-Hungary. — London
Gazette.
27. Despatch announcing the war with Austria-Hungary. .
28. Proclamation extending the scope of certain existing
Proclamations and certain Orders in Coimcil
connected with the war. — London Gazette.
29. Proclanaation respecting Austro-Hungarian alien
enemies.
30. Proclamation respecting Consuls of enemy nationaUty.
— London Gazette.
31. Order in Council granting days of grace for departure of
Austro-Hungarian ships. P. C. 2129.
32. Proclamation respecting German and Austro-Hungar-
ian ahen enemies.
33. Notice of reciprocal treatment respecting departure of
ships by Austria-Hungary. — London Gazette.
34. Proclamation respecting the prohibition of export of
certain commodities.
35. Amendment of Radio-telegraph regulations
279. Order in Council Providing Leave for Officers and Men
of the Permanent Staff and Force selected for Service
Abroad. P. C. 2164.
36. Order in Council confirming order of 14th August, 1914,
respecting days of grace for departure of Austro-
Hungarian ships. P. C. 2168.
37. Speech from the Throne on opening of war session of
Parliament.
38. Proclamation of war for purposes of Prize Court Act . . .
39. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil respecting Prize Courts.
— London Gazette.
40. Order of His Majesty in Council making additions and
modifications in the Declaration of London. — London
Gazette.
41. Notice of French Declaration of Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
280. Order in Council providing extra pay for men in Sub-
marine Service. P. C. 2175.
281. Order in Council respecting leave to Civil Servants of
Alied Nationality. P. C. 2182.
42. Proceedings on prorogation of War Session
43. Order in Council respecting the prohibition of export-
ation of certain commodities. P. C. 2192.
44. Proclamation respecting Prize Court rules
45. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil respecting the dis-
tribution of Prize money. — London Gazette.
46. Notice of Japanese blockade of Kiao-Chau. — London
Gazette.
47. Order in Council appointing ofl&cers under Prize Court
Rules. P. C. 2242.
282. Order in Council providing rates of pay of men in the
Naval Service. P. C. 2251.
283. Order in Council resuming the issue of money orders
to the United Kingdom. P. C. 2252.
48. Announcement of French Decree respecting the
Declaration of London. — London Gazette.
49. Notice to alien enemies
Pagb.
7th August, 1914 30
7th August, 1914 33
7th August, 1914 34
7th August, 1914 211
7th August, 1914 538
10th August, 1914 539
11th August, 1914 36
12th August, 1914 38
12th August, 1914 39
12th August, 1914 39
13th August, 1914 41
13th August, 1914 43
14th August, 1914 44
15th August, 1914 48
15th August, 1914 52
15th August, 1914 63
15th August, 1914 56
17th August, 1914 640
17th August, 1914 57
18th August, 1914 58
19th August, 1914 69
20th August, 1914 60
20th August, 1914 63
20th August, 1914 65
21st August, 1914 541
21st August, 1914 542
22nd Aug'ist, 1914 66
22nd Augist, 1914 67
22nd August, 1914 68
28th August, 1914 70
29th August, 1914 71
29th August, 1914 72
29th August, 1914 643
29th August, 1914 644
1st September, 1914 72
2nd September, 1914 73
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No.
284. Order in Council providing regulation for applications
for advances under The Finance Act, 1914. P. C.
2276.
50. Proclamation under "An Act to conserve the Com-
mercial and Financial Interests of Canada."
51. Order in Council prohibiting the use or possession of
fire arms or explosives by alien enemies. P. C. 2283.
285. Order in Council providing Rates of Pay and Allowance
for the Overseas Force. P. C. 2264.
52. Notice to persons interested in cargoes on ships
captured as prizes.
53. Despatch covering regulations respecting war risks
286. Order in Council providing Separation Allowance.
P. C. 2266.
54. Notice respecting Foreign Consuls
287. Order in Council providing pardon for Deserters.
P. C. 2303.
288. Order in Council rescinding the Order in Council of
7th August, 1914, suspending the issue of Money
Orders. P.C. 2315.
55. Message of His Majesty the King to the Overseas
Dominions.
56. Proclamation respecting trading with the enemy. —
London Gazette.
57. Further despatch respecting war risks
289. Order in Council respecting Patents of Invention held
by Alien Enemies. P. C. 2355.
58. Order in Council prohibiting disclosure of movement of
forces or military operations. P. C. 2358.
59. Order in Council respecting Aerial Navigation. P. C.
2389.
290. Order in Council respecting British reservists in the
Public Service. P. C. 2405.
60. Notice to officers of the Army Reserve
61. Proclamation respecting contraband of war. — London
Gazette.
291. Order in Council appointing Officers to take attestation
of Volunteers. P. C. 2425.
292. Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the
payment of fees on Patents of Invention in Enemy
Countries and on behalf of enemies in the United
Kingdom. — London Gazette.
293. Order in Council authorizing the taking of control of
Telegraph and Telephone Lines. P. C. 2409.
62. Prize Court Rules
63. Notice of Russian Ukase respecting the Declaration of
London. — London Gazette.
294. Order in Council respecting Immigration to British
Columbia. P. C. 2455.
64. Proclamation extending the prohibitions contained
in the Proclamation of the 9th September, 1914,
relating to the trading with the enemy. — London
Gazette.
65. Order in Council respecting patents of invention held
by alien enemies. P. C. 2436.
81. Notice to Mariners of submarine mines
66. Proclamation of His Majesty the King respecting trad-
ing with the enemy. — London Gazette.
67. Prize Covirts in His Majesty's Dominions Oversea. —
— London Gazette.
68. Notice to importers and exporters. — London Gazette . . .
69. Despatch respecting British subjects stranded in
Europe.
295. Order in Council respecting Separiation Allowance
extending the terms of Order in Coimcil of the 4th
September, 1914. P. C. 2553.
70. Order in Council adding regulations to Dominion Land
Acts respecting entrants to lands in Railway Belt of
British Columbia absent on military duty. P.C. 2597.
PAGy.
2nd September, 1914 545
3rd September, 1914 74
3rd September, 1914 78
3rd September, 1914 552
4th September, 1914 80
. 4th September, 1914 81
4th September, 1914 555
5th September, 1914 86
5th September, 1914 556
5th September, 1914 557
8th September, 1914 87
9th September, 1914 88
10th September, 1914 92
11th September, 1914 558
12th September, 1914 93
17th September, 1914 96
19th September, 1914 560
21st September, 1914 101
21st September, 1914 102
22nd September, 1914 561
23rd September, 1914 561
24th September, 1914 563
26th September, 1914 103
26th September, 1914 104
26th September, 1914 566
30th September, 1914 105
2nd October, 1914 106
6th October, 1914 138
8th October, 1914 109
8th October, 1914 Ill
9th October, 1914 113
9th October, 1914 118
10th October, 1914 567
17th October, 1914 121
vm
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No.
296. Order in Council authorizing a proclamation respecting
Prize Court Rules. P. C. 2614.
297. Order in Council respecting pay of the Royal Canadian
Regiment while serving in Bermuda. P. C. 2681.
71. Further despatch respecting war risks
72. Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve
73. Order in Council amending order of 17th September,
1914, respecting Aerial Navigation. P. C 2662.
74. Proclamation extending the prohibitions contained in
the Proclamation of the 9th September, 1914, re-
lating to trading with the enemy. — London Gazette.
298. Order in Coxmcil extending the free time for unloading
hay for export for His Majesty's Forces. P. C. 2700.
75. Order in Council respecting alien enemies. P. C. 2721.
76. Order in Council extending time to comply with mining
regulations by persons in active service. P. C. 2713.
77. Proclamation of His Majesty the King revising the Ust
of Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
78. Order of His Majesty in Council making additions and
alterations to the Declaration of London. — London
Gazette.
79. Order in Council prohibiting the export of certain com-
modities. P. C. 2712.
80. Ordw in Council imposing penalties respecting trading
with the enemy. P. C. 2724.
82. Notice respecting departiu-e of Austro-Himgarian ships.
— London Gazette.
83. Proclamation establishing Montreal as a place for the
registration of aUen enemies.
84. Memorandum as to transmission of money and letters
abroad .
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies, Montreal,
Sydney, Edmonton, Regina, Calgary.
299. Order of the Britieh Board of Trade licensing the
payment of fees on Patents of Invention in enemy
countries and on behalf of enemies in the United
Kingdom. — London Gazette.
300. Order in Council suspending the restrictions imposed
by section 544 of The Criminal Code upon the trans-
portation of horses. P. C. 2779.
86. Notice of war with Turkey. — London Gazette
87. Announcement of war with Turkey
88. Proclamation extending to the war with Turkey the
Proclamations and Orders in Council now in force
relating to the war. — London Gazette.
89. Proclamation estabhshing Sydney, Regina, Edmonton
and Calgary as places for the registration of alien
enemies.
134. Order in Council annexing the Island of Cyprus. —
London Gazette.
90. Order in Council respecting trading with the enemy.
P. C. 2819.
91. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies, Winni-
peg, Port Arthur, Toronto.
92. Proclamation establishing Fort WiUiam and Winnipeg
as places for registration of alien enemies.
93. Order in Council making former proclamations and
orders in council applicable to Turkey. P. C. 2816.
94. Order in Council respecting improper newspaper publi-
cations. P. C. 2821.
301. Order in Council providing for the internment of alien
enemies. P. C. 2817.
95. NotictB to importers and exporters. — London Gazette. . .
96. Alien enemies — Patents of Invention
97. Alien enemies — Patents of Invention
302. Order in Council authorizing further mobilization of
Overseas Forces. P. C. 2831.
98. Proclamation of His Majesty in Council prohibiting ex-
port of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
Page.
17th October, 1914 568
21st October, 1914 570
23rd October, 1914 122
24th October, 1914 123
24th October, 1914 124
26th October, 1914 124
27th October, 1914 571
28th October, 1914 126
28th October, 1914 129
29th October, 1914 130
29th October, 1914 133
29th October, 1914 135
30th October, 1914 136
31st October, 1914 139
31st October, 1914 140
October, 1914 141
4th November, 1914 145
4th November, 1914 572
4th November, 1914 574
5th November, 1914 146
5th November, 1914 146
5th November, 1914 146
5th November, 1914 148
5th November, 1914 213
6th November, 1914 150
6th November, 1914 152
6th November, 1914 153
6th November, 1914 166
6th November, 1914 156
6th November, 1914 575
7th November, 1914 158
7th November, 1914 162
7th November, 1914 162
7th November, 1914 577
10th November, 1914 163
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IX
No.
99. Notice to Mariners — Canada, 129
100. Proclamation establishing Toronto as a place for the
registration of ah en enemies.
101. Proclamation estabhshing Ottawa as a place of regis-
tration of ahen enemies .
102. Proclamation establishing Victoria as a place of regis-
tration of aUen enemies.
103. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies — Vic-
toria, Ottawa.
104. Order in Council amending Order in Council of the 28th
October, 1914, respecting alien enemies. P. C. 2920.
105. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies — Brandon..
106. Proclamation establishing Brandon as a place of
registration of alien enemies.
107. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
108. Order in Council respecting the export of certain com-
modities. P. C. 2957.
109. Despatch respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions. . . ,
110. Order in Council respecting the export of certain com-
modities. P. C. 2961.
111. Order in Council respecting separation allowance to
families of members of Naval Service. P. C. 2960.
303. Order in Council providing for assistance to distressed
alien enemies. P. C. 2966.
112. Despatch respecting War Risks
135. Notice to Mariners — England and Scotland
113. Proclamation of day of Humble Prayer and Inter-
cession.
304. Order in Council providing for the relief of distressed
Canadians abroad. P. C. 3050.
136. Order in Council authorizing the issue of free permits
to cut wood on Dominion Lands. P. C. 3023.
114. Proclamation respecting the Prize Court Rules
115. Notice that Egypt is constituted a British Protectorate.
— London Gazette.
116. Despatch respecting the Protectorate of Egypt
117. Notice that the French Republic has recognized British
Protectorate over Egypt. — London Gazette.
118. Despatch respecting the Holy Places in Arabia
119. Notice to Mariners — North Sea and English Channel.
120. Order of His Majesty in Council amending Proclamation
of the 10th of November, 1914, respecting the ex-
portation of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
137. Proclamation of His Majesty the King Revising the
List of Articles to be treated as Contraband ot War.
— London Gazette.
305. Order in Council respecting the registration of alien
enemies near Sydney, Cape Breton. P. C. 3189.
121. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies — Sydney..
306. Order in Council providing assistance for distressed
alien enemies. P. C. 3206.
138. Warrant instituting the "Military Cross." — London
Gazette.
122. British Priae Courts Oversea
139. Notice to Mariners — Canadian Ports
123. Order of His Majesty in Council further amending Pro-
clamation of the 10th November, 1914, respecting the
exportation of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
140. Despatch respecting War Risks
141. Notice to Mariners — United Kingdom, 16. — London
Gazette.
307. Order in Council authorizing the entry free of duty of
presents or relief to German prisoners of war. P. C. 9.
308. Order in Council authorizing the payment of fees for
Patents of Invention to enemy countries. P. C. 17.
124. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies — Fort
WiUiam.
125. Proclamation relating to Trading with the Enemy. —
London Gazette.
Page.
10th November, 1914 171
12th November, 1914 171
14th November, 1914 173
14th November, 1914 175
14th November, 1914 177
20th November, 1914 178
20th November, 1914 179
20th November, 1914 180
20th November, 1914 182
24th November, 1914 183
.27th November, 1914 183
28th November, 1914 184
28th November, 1914 184
28th November, 1914 579
2nd December, 1914 187
3rd December, 1914 215
5th December, 1914 187
5th December, 1914 580
7th December, 1914 216
14th December, 1914 189
18th December, 1914 191
18th December, 1914 192
19th December, 1914 192
19th December, 1914 193
23rd December, 1914 194
23rd December, 1914 195
23rd December, 1914 217
24th December, 1914 581
24th December, 1914 197
24th December, 1914 582
28th December, 1914 220
31st December, 1914 197
2nd January, 1915 222
4th January, 1915 200
5th January, 1915 225
5th January, 1914 226
6th January, 1915 583
6th January, 1915 584
7th January, 1915 201
7th January, 1915 202
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No.
126. Order of His Majesty in Council further amending Pro-
clamation of 10th November, 1914, reepeoting the
export of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
309. Order in Council providing pay for Base Paymaster.
P. C. 26.
310. Order in Coxmcil rescinding the Order in Council of
14th November, 1914, establishing Victoria as a
place of registration of alien enemies. P. C. 38.
127. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies — Toronto.
142. Notice of French Contraband of War. — London Gazette
143. Notice to Mariners — England, South Coast, 41. — Lon-
don Gazette.
128. Proclamation extending scope of prohibitions relating to
Trading with the Enemy.
144. Notice to Mariners — England, East Coast, 45. — Lon-
don Gazette.
145. Passports. — London Gazette
146. Proclamation respecting the value of foreign coins . .
311. Order in Council providing Camp and Kit Allowance.
P. C. 140.
312. Order in Council respecting Montenegrin reservists.
P. C. 142.
129. Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
commodities. P. C. 162.
313. Order in Council requiring soldiers to assign half of
their pay to their dependents. P. C. 148.
314. Order in Council authorizing the issue of licenses to
alien enemies to have possession of fire arms in certain
cases. P. C. 171.
147. Notice respecting passports. — London Gazette
148. Order in Council respecting placing on Separation
Allowance List's wives of men married after enlist-
ment. P. C. 193.
315. Order in Coimcil respecting the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 201.
316. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Justice
to act imder the Order in Coimcil of 24th September,
1914, respecting telegraphs and telephones. P. C.
202.
149. Despatch respecting documents aboard ships during
war.
317. Order in Council respecting the pay of members of the
Permanent Militia. P. C. 149.
160. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize
Courts. — London Gazette.
151. Proclamation of His Majesty the King prohibiting
imder Section 8 of "The Custom and Inland Revenue
Act, 1879," and Section One of "The Exportation
of Arms Act, 1900," and Section One of "The Cus-
toms (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914, " the Ex-
portation from the United Kingdom of WarUke
Stores. — London Gazette.
152. Order in Council establishing the rank of Mate in the
Naval Service. P. C. 260.
153. Notice to Mariners — England, East Coast, 84. — Lonf
don Gazette.
318. Order in Council authorizing payment of fees to enemy
countries necessary for grant or renewal of patents
or registration of Trade Marks or Designs and on
behalf of enemies in Canada. P. C. 291.
319. Order in Council respecting pay of the Permanent Staff
and Force. P. C. 278.
320. Order in Council respecting Members of the Civil
Service on Active Service. P. C. 298.
154. Notice to Mariners — England, East Coast, 108. — Lor^
don Gazette.
156. Proclamation of His Majesty The King Relating to
Trading with the Enemy (Occupied Territory). —
London Gazette.
Paob.
8th January, 1915 203
9th January, 1915 585
9th January, 1915 586
1 1th January, 1915 205
13th January, 1915 227
14th January, 1915 228
15th January, 1916 205
18th January, 1915 229
19th January, 1915 229
21st January, 1915 230
21st January, 1915 587
21st January, 1915 588
23rd January, 1915 209
23rd January, 1915 589
26th January, 1915 592
27th January, 1915 235
28th January, 1915 235
28th January, 1915 593
28th January, 1915 594
29th January, 1915 236
30th January, 1915 594
3rd February, 1915 237
3rd February, 1915 240
3rd February, 1915 252
4th February, 1915 253
8th February, 1915 596
9th February, 1915 597
10th February, 1915 698
13th February, 1915 254
16th February, 1915 255
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XI
No.
156. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Gov-
ernment of Egypt. — London Gazette.
157. Order in Council establishing new ranks in the Royal
Canadian Navy. P. C. 304.
158. Notice of Blockade of German East Africa. — London
Gazette.
159. Notice respecting passports
321. Despatch covering Memorandum as to transmission
of money and letters abroad.
160. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Ex-
portation of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
161. Order in Council respecting Chinese immigration.
P. C. 445.
162. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize
Bounty. London Gazette.
163. Order in Council respecting pay of Engineering OflBcers
in the Royal Navy. — London Gazette.
322. Order in Council providing for the retention of certain
sums from the pay of men discharged from the
Overseas Forces. P. C. 452.
323. Order in Council respecting Canadian Engineers for
munition work in the United Kingdom. P. C. 454.
164. Despatch respecting amendment of the Proclamation
of His Majesty of 3rd February, 1915, respecting
the export of certain commodities.
165. Order in Council approving of regulations of the Cana-
dian Naval Service. P. C. 476.
166. Notice to Mariners — North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel, 164. — London Gazette.
167. Notice to Mariners-^England, East Coast, 165. —
London Gazette.
168. Notice to Mariners — British Ports, 26. — London Gaz-
ette.
169. Order in Council respecting transfer of British ships
or share therein to persons not qualified to own a
British ship. P. C. 505.
324. Order in Council making the Order in Council of 10th
February, 1915, applicable to Canadian Civil Ser-
vants employed in Great Britain. P. C. 507.
170. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Block-
ade of Germany. — London Gazette.
171. Proclamation adding to the List of Articles to be
treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
172. Order in Council prohibiting the landing of certain
classes of immigrants at certain ports. P. C. 565.
175. Despatches respecting gifts of Dominion and Provinces.
173. Militia General Orders
325. Order in Council defining a "Competent Military
Authority" for the purposes of a certain Order in
Council. P. C. 550.
182. Despatches respecting gift« of the Dominion and Pro-
vinces.
174. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
176. Despatches respecting gifts of Dominion and Provinces.
177. Foreign Office Notice respecting dealings with British
subjects in Enemy Countries.
178. Order in Council making regulations for determining
class of vessels for payment of drawback. P. C.
9/600.
326. Order in Council defining "Competent Naval Auth-
orities for the purposes of Certain Orders in Council."
P. C. 625.
179. Notice to Mariners — Scotland, 35. — London Gazette
180. Notice to Mariners — England, South Coast, 232. —
London Gazette.
181 Notice to Mariners — North Sea, River Thames, and
English Channel 239. — London Gazette.
Page.
16th February, 1915 257
18th February, 1915 261
23rd February, 1915 262
27th February, 1915 262
27th February, 1915 600
2nd March, 1915 263
2nd March, 1915 264
2nd March, 1915 265
2nd March, 1915 267
3rd March, 1915 601
3rd March, 1915 602
4th March, 1915 268
6th March, 1915 269
8th March, 1915 270
8th March, 1915 273
9th March, 1915 274
9th March, 1915 279
9th March, 1915 604
11th March, 1915 280
11th March, 1915 283
13th March, 1915 284
13th March, 1915 293
15th March, 1915 285
15th March, 1915 605
16th March, 1915 320
18th March, 1915 290
20th March, 1915 310
20th March, 1915 312
20th March, 1915 314
25th March, 1915 606
26th March, 1915 315
27th March, 1915 317
27th March, 1915 318
xii Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. Page.
327. Order in Council respecting the appointment of sub- 30th March, 1915 607
stitutes for Members of the Civil Service on Active
Service. P. C. 665.
328. Order in Council respecting General and District 31st March, 1915 608
Courts-Martial. P. C. 701.
183. Militia General Orders Ist April, 1915 322
184. Notice to Mariners— British Ports. 274t.— London 7th April, 1915 323
Gazette.
185. Order in Council establishing ratings for rangetakers 13th April, 1915 328
in the Royal Canadian Navy. P. C. 748.
186. Order in Council estabhsblag allowances to the Royal 13th April, 1915 329
Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve. P. C. 756.
187. Order of His Majesty in Council amending regulations 13th April, 1915 330
under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act,
1914. — London Gazette.
188. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Aliens 13th April, 1915 332
Restriction (ConsoUdation) Order, 1914. — London
Gazette.
189. Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning insul- 13th April, 1915 335
ated space in certain Steamships. — London Gazette.
190. Despatches respecting the gifts of the Dominion and 13th April, 1915 338
Provinces.
191. Order of His Majesty in Council amending Orders in 15th April, 1915 340
Council and a certain Proclamation under the Cus-
toms (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914. — London
Gazette.
193. Notice to Mariners— England, 152. Scotland, 153. . . 15th April, 1915 342
192. Post Office Notice prohibiting circulation of certain 17th April, 1915 342
Newspapers. — Rtisskoye Slfwo, New York. Novy
Mir, New York.
194. Despatches respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions . 2l8t April, 1915 344
195. Order of His Majesty in Council amending certain 2l8t April, 1915 345
Proclamations and Orders in Council issued under
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914.
— London Gazette.
196. Notice of blockade of the Cameroons. — London Gazette. 24th April, 1915 347
329. Grdtr in Council authorizing the withholding of pay 24th April, 1915 609
of men of the Overseas Service guilty of misconduct.
P. C. 843.
330. Order in Council authorizing the emigration of alien 24th April, 1915 610
enemies at Vancouver to the United States. P. C.
858.
197. Notice to Mariners— England, 162 26th April, 1915 347
198. Notice to Importers and Exporters. — London Gazette. . 26th April, 1915 348
199. Order of His Majesty in Council amending certain 26th April, 1915 351
Proclamations and Orders in Council issued under
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914.
— London Gazette.
200. Order in Council ConsoUdating Orders respecting the 27th April, 1915 353
Export of Commodities. P. C. 880.
331. Order in Council requesting H. M. Ambassador at 27th April, 1915 611
Washington to thank the Goverrmient of the United
States for assistance to Canadians abroad. P. C.
859.
201. Order in Council providing pensions for officers and 29th April, 1915 364
men disabled on active service. P. C. 289.
202. Order in Council amending Canadian MiUtia Pay and 29th April, 1915 368
Allowance Regulations. P. C. 887.
203. Order of His Majesty in Council amending The Defence 29th April, 1915 369
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
204. Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning the in- 29th April, 1915 370
sulated spaces m certain steamships. — London
Gazette.
205. Order of His Majestv in Council respecting Prize Court 29th April, 1915 373
Rules. — London (razette.
206. Despatch respecting the blockade of the Cameroons. . 30th April, 1915 377
332. Order in Council providing remimeration to post- 30th April, 1915 612
masters and others vending Inland Revenue Stamps.
P. C. 849.
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No. Page.
207. Proclamation of His Majesty the King putting in force 5th May, 1915 377
certain sections of An Act to enable Canadian
Soldiers on Active Mihtary Service during the present
war to Exercise their Electoral franchise. — London
Gazette.
208. Proclamation of His Majesty the King prohibiting the 5th May, 1915 ,.. . 379
importation of Belgian Bank notes into the United
Kingdom. — London Gazette.
209. Notice respecting Passports 6th May, 1915 379
210. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor- 6th May, 1915 380
tation of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
211. Order in Council respecting Prize Court Rules. P. C. 6th May, 1915 382
962.
212. Order in Council amending the Regulations under the 8th May, 1915 388
Dominion Lands Act respecting entry of homestead-
ers in active service. P. C. 1043.
213. Russian Decree relating to Contraband of war. — Lou- 8th May, 1915 389
don Gazette.
214. German Decree relating to Contraband of war. — Lon- 8th May, 1915 391
don Gazette.
215. Notice to Mariners — England, East Coast, 408. — 8th May, 1915 395
London Gazette.
333. Order in Council appointing the War Purchasing Com- 8th May, 1915 612
mittee. P. C. 1033.
216. Notice to Mariners— British Ports 10th May, 1915 396
217. Notice to Mariners— Ireland 12th May, 1915 397
218. Notice to Mariners— England, East Coast, 431 15th May, 1915 399
334. Order in Council appointing a Registrar of alien 18th May, 1915 616
enemies at Montreal. P. C. 1122.
219. British Prize Courts Oversea. — London Gazette 20th May, 1915 400
220. Order of His Majesty in Council Amending the Proc- 20th May, 1915. 403
lamation of the 3rd of February, 1915, respecting
the Exportation of certain commodities. — London
Gazette.
221. Order in Coimcil respecting separation allowance of 20th May, 1915 406
men on service in H. M. C. Navy. P.C. 1158.
222. Order in Council providing for licenses for export of 25th May, 1915 407
wool to prevent same reaching the enemy. P.C.
1211.
335. Despatch respecting the cost of maintenance of H.M.C. 26th May, 1915 617
Ships Co-operating with H.M. Ships.
223. Proclamation of His Majesty the King amending Royal 27th May, 1915 407
Proclamations of 23rd December, 1914, and 11th
March, 1915, respecting Contraband of War.
224. Notice to Mariners— North Sea, River Thames and 27th May, 1915 409
English Channel, 459. Scotland, West Coast, 460.—
London Gazette.
225. Notice to Mariners— Ireland, South Coast, 475.— 31st May, 1915 412
London Gazette.
226. Order in Council respecting the effect of certain Orders 1st June, 1915 413
in Couilcil laid before Parliament. P.C. 1253.
227. Notice to Mariners— North Sea, River Thames and 2nd June, 1915 416
English Channel, 479.
228. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil amending the Regu- 2nd June, 1915 419
lations under the Defence of the Realm Act, 1914. —
London Gazette.
229. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor- 2nd Jime, 1915 421
tation of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
336. Order in Council appointing a Commission of Inquiry 2nd June, 1915 619
of War Purchases. P. C. 1287.
230. Order in Council amending Order of 27th April, 1915, 5th June, 1915 425
respecting the export of certain commodities. P. C.
1297.
231. Notice to Mariners— England, 232. Nova Scotia, 229. 8th June, 1915 426
Scotland, 239. ^ ^ ^„,^ ...
232. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring the Province 10th June, 1915 430
of Saskatchewan a Separate British Possession for
the purposes of the Medical Act, 1886, and declaring
the Second Part of that Act to apply to that Pro-
vince. — London Gazette.
xiv Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. y Page.
233. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Regu- 10th June, 1915 431
lations under the Defence of the Reahn Act, 1914. —
London Gazette.
234. Order in Council providing for the appointment of a 10th Jime, 1915 443
person as Censor of Publications issued at any
Printing House. P. C. 1330.
235. Notice to Mariners — North Sea, River Thames and 12th June, 1915 445
English Channel, 506. England, South-East Coast,
507. — London Gazette.
267. Enquiries relating to British Subjects detained in 12th June 1915 525
Germany.
236. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil under The Munitions 16th June, 1915 449
Act, 1915. — London Gazette.
237. Order in Council amending the regulations under The 19th June, 1915 452
Dominion Lands Act respecting homesteaders in the
Railway Belt of British Columbia on military duty.
P. C. 1392.
238. Itahan Prize Court. — London Gazette. 21st June, 1915 453
239. Despatch recommending members of Canadian Over- 22nd June, 1915 454
seas Forces for gallant and distinguished service. —
London Gazette.
240. Notice of Honours conferred on members of the Cana- 23rd June, 1915 460
dian Overseas Forces. — London Gazette.
241. Despatch respecting the recovery of property in Enemy 24th Jime, 1915 46 1
Countries .
242. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export 24th June, 1915 466
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
243. Notice to Mariners — North Sea, River Thames and 24th June, 1915 469
English Channel, 537. England and Wales and
West Coasts, 536. — London Gazette.
244. Order in Coimcil respecting Separation Allowance of 24th June, 1915 478
the members of the Naval Service. P. C. 1470.
337. Order in Council respeteting Naval Service Separation 24th June, 1915 622
Allowance for motherless child. P. C. 1470.
245. Proclamation relating to the exportation of all 25th June, 1915 479
articles to the Netherlands during the present war,
London Gazette.
246. Proclamation relating to trading with persons cf 25th June, 1915 480
Enemy Nationality resident or carrying on business
in China, Siam, Persia, or Morocco. — London Gazette
248. Notice to Mariners — Ireland, 251. United Kingdom, 25th Jime, 1915 482
252. Suspected craft 260.
247. Post Office Notice prohibiting circulation of certain 26th June, 1915 481
newspapers. — Lincoln Freie Presse, Lincoln, Neb.
249. Order in Council amending the Order in Council of 26th June, 1915 484
28th October, 1914, respecting alien enemies. P. C.
1493.
250. Post Office Notice prohibiting circulation of certain 26th June, 1916 485
newspapers. — Forward, New York.
338. Order in Council authorizing the apprehension and 26th June, 1915 623
internment of alien enemies in certain cases. P. C.
1501.
339. Order in Council authorizing the Prime Minister to 28th Jtme, 1915 625
confer with His Majesty's Government. P. C. 1514.
261. Notice of appointment of members of the Canadian 29th June, 1915 486
Overseas Forces Companions of the Distinguished
Service Order, etc. — London Gazette.
252. Notice of award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal 30th June, 1916 487
to members of the Canadian Overseas Forces. —
London Gazette.
253. Notice to Mariners — North Sea, River Thames and 30th June, 1915 491
English Channel, 546. Scotland, East Coast, and
Orkney Isles, 549. England, South Coast, 550. —
London Gazette.
340. Order in Council regulating the opening of tenders 30th June, 1915 626
within the scope of the War Purchasing Commission,
P, C. 1512.
341. Order in Council appointing a "Hospital Commission." 30th June, 1915 627
P. C. 1540.
264. Italian Contraband of Wax.— London Gazette 6th July, 1915 600
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255. Italian decree respecting the Declaration of London. —
London Gazette.
256. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the regu-
lations under The Defence of the Realm Acts. —
London Gazette.
265. Notice to Mariners — Adriatic Sea, 271. Asia Minor
Blocade, 272.
257. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
342. Order in Council providing reward for informers under
The Special War Revenue Act, 1915.P. C. 1574.
343. Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 1589.
344. Order in Council respecting further Mobilization of the
Overseas Forces. P. C. 1593.
345. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel, 589). — London Gazette.
346. Proclamation under the Munitions of War Act,
1915. — London Gazette.
347. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
River Thames and Medway, 609). — London Gazette.
266. Notice to Mariners (France, 293)
348. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast, 613). —
London Gazette.
259. Proclamation respecting Prize Court Rules
349. Order in Council respecting the maintenance of His
Majesty's Canadian Ships co-operating with His
Majesty's Ships. P. C. 1657.
260. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
350. Italian Decree respecting the blockade of the Adriatic.
— London Gazette.
351. Order in Council approving of pensions to members of
Naval Service. P. C. 1712.
352. Order in Council appointing a committee to obtain
information respecting Germanrowned piers, etc., in
Canada. P. C. 1711.
261. Notice of Award of MiUtary Cross. — London Gazette. .
353. Despatch respecting the application of the Order in
Council of 11th March, 1915.
354. Proclamation Prohibiting under section 8 of "The
Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1879," and
section 1 of "The Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,"
and section 1 of "The Customs (Exportation Pro-
hibition) Act, 1914," and section 1 of "The Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914," the exporta-
tion from the United Kingdom of Certain articles. —
London Gazette.
355. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence
of the Reahn (Consolidation) Order, 1914, giving
the Minister of Munitions concurrent powers under
certain regulations. — London Gazette.
356. Proclamation for Prohibiting the Importation of
Unset Diamonds into the United Kingdom. — London
Gazette.
357. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast, 651.
England, South-east Coast, 652). — London Gazette.
358. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
of Certain Commodities, amending proclamation of
28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
359. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
of Certain Commodities and further amending Pro-
clamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
360. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast, 667).—
London Gazette.
361. Notice of Award of Distinguished Conduct Medal. —
London Gazette.
Page.
5th July, 1915 503
6th July, 1915 505
6th July, 1915 523
8th July, 1915 507
8th July, 1915 629
8th July, 1915 630
8th July, 1915 631
9th July, 1915 632
13th July, 1915 636
14th July, 1915 637
15th July, 1915 524
15th July, 1915 641
16th July, 1915 510
16th July, 1915 644
19th July, 1915 515
20th July, 1915 645
21st July, 1915 646
23rd July, 1915 651
24th July, 1915 616
27th July, 1915 652
28th July, 1915 653
28th July, 1915 667
28th July, 1915 673
28th July, 1915 674
30th July, 1915 679
3rd August, 1915 681
3rd August, 1915 682
5th August, 1915 686
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Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No.
362. Despatch covering an Order in Council of His Majesty
the King amending The Aliens Restriction (Con-
solidation) Order, 1914, published in the Second
Supplement of the London Gazette of 27th July,
1915— 28th July, 1915.
363. Order in Council respecting the employment in the
Civil Service of former female employees whose
husbands are on Active Service. P. C. 1874.
364. British Owned Cargo on Austrian Vessels Detained in
Italy. — London Gazette.
365. Naval General Service Medal. — London Gazette
262. Order in Council respecting the Export of certain
commodities. P. C. 1842.
366. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
of certain commodities, and further amending Pro-
clamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
367. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring the Province
of Ontario a Separate British Possession for the
pvuposes of the Medical Act, 1886, and declaring
the second part of that Act to apply to that Province.
— London Gazette.
368. Order in Council respecting the transportation of the
Overseas Forces. P. C. 1887.
369. Order in Council respecting the transportation of
Explosives. P. C. 1896.
370. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast, 691.) —
London Gazette.
371. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, 96)
372. Order in Council respecting Chinese Immigration.
P. C. 1915.
373. Post Office Notice — People's Post, Indianapolis,
Indiana.
374. Proclamation adding to the List of Articles to be
Treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
375. Military Honours. — London Gazette
376. Honours. — London Gazette
377. Notice of Honours Conferred on Members of the
Canadian Overseas Forces. — London Gazette.
378. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway, 758). — London Gazette.
379. Order in Council respecting the objection of the
German Government to the compulsory labour of
interned Germans. P. C. 2039.
380. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, 375)
381. Prize Claims Cormnittee. — London Gazette
382. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway, 777). — London Gaz-
ette.
383. Military Honours. — London Gazette
384. Notice to Mariners (England)
385. Honours. — London Gazette
386. Post Office Notice — The Gaelic American, New York;
The Irish World. New York.
387. A Proclamation relating to Trading with the Enemy. —
London Gazette.
388. Military Honours. — London Gazette
389. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and further amending
the Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London
Gazette.
390. Order in Council respecting the Registration of Alien
Enemies at Edmonton. P. C. 2116.
391. Order in Council respecting the Promotion of Officers
of the Overseas Forces. P. C. 2138.
392. Naval Service Pay for Coding Duties. P. C. 93-2151 .
393. Post Office Notice— The International, New York City.
394. Decorations. — London Gazette
395. Order of the Deputy Governor in Council amending
regulations under Dominion Lands Act. P. C. 2150.
5th August, 1915 .
Page.
688
7th August, 1915 690
9th August, 1915 691
10th August, 1915 692
12th August, 1915 517
12th August, 1915 692
12th August, 1915 695
12th August, 1915 696
12th August, 1915 699
13th August, 1915 700
14th August, 1915 701
18th August, 1915 704
18th August, 1915 705
20th August, 1915 705
24th August, 1915 706
24th August, 1915 707
25th August, 1915 708
28th August, 1915 713
28th August, 1915 717
31st August, 1915 721
31st August, 1915 722
3rd September, 1916 722
6th September, 1915 726
8th September, 1915 731
10th September, 1915 732
11th September, 1915 733
14th September, 1916 734
15th September, 1915 735
16th September, 1915 736
16th September, 1916 740
16th September, 1915 740
17th September, 1915 742
17th September, 1915 743
18th September, 1915 743
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No.
396. Order in Council respecting the Export of Certain
Commodities and Amending the Order in Council
of 27th April, 1915. P. C. 2188.
397. Order in Council further amending Order in Council
of 27th April, 1915, respecting the Exportation of
Certain Commodities. P. C. 2189.
398. Order in Council respecting the Importation of Unset
Diamonds. P. C. 2191.
399. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil amending the Defence
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
400. Order of the Army Council passed under the Defence
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914,
respecting War Material. — London Gazette.
401. Honours. — London Gazette
402. Order in Council respecting deductions from the pay
of men of the Overseas Forces while in hospital. P.C.
2211.
403. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Pay. — P.C.
2267.
404. Order in Council amending Mining Regulations. P.C.
2258.
405. Post Office Notice. — "Deutsches Journal," New York
City.
406. Post Office Notice. — "Illinois Staats-Zeitung,"
Chicago, 111. "Abend-post," Chicago, 111.
407. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast 862). — Lon-
don Gazette.
408. Notice to Mariners (England)
409. Order in Council prohibiting the landing of certain
classes of Immigrants at Certain Ports. P.C. 2295.
410. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, East Coast and Orkney
Isles 886). — London Gazette.
411. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, Northeast Coast, Pent-
land and Moray Firths. 888.) — London Gazette.
412. Passport Regulations
413. Orders of His Majesty in Council respecting the
Exportation of Certain Commodities, and further
amending the proclamation of 28th July, 1915. —
London Gazette.
414. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 909). — London
Gazette.
415. Post Office Notice. — "Der Deutsche Lutheraner,"
Philadelphia, Pa. "Ohio Waisenfreund," Columbus,
Ohio.
416. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the procla-
mation of 25th June, 1915, respecting the Exporta-
tion of Certain Commodities. — London Gazette.
417. Order in Council respecting advances made to the
Dominion by the Government of the United Kingdom.
—P.C. 2361. ,
418. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the exporta-
tion of Certain Commodities, and further amending
the Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
419. Post Office Notice.— " Al-Bayan," New York City. . . .
420. Orders on Council Establishing the "Military Hospital
Commission." P.C. 2412.
421. A Proclamation Revising the List of Articles to be
Treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
422. Order of His Majesty in CouncU amending the Defence
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
423. Order of His Majesty in Coxmcil requisitioning the
insulated space in certain ships. — London Gazette.
424. Order of His Majesty the King in Council amending the
Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations,
1915. — London Gazette.
425. Armouncement of War with Bulgaria. — London Gazette .
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Page.
20th September, 1915 746
20th September, 1915 747
20th September, 1915 748
24th September, 1915 749
24th September, 1915 751
24th September, 1915 752
24th September, 1915 752
25th September, 1915 753
25th September, 1915 755
25th September, 1915 756
25th September, 1915 757
25th September, 1915 758
27th September, 1915 762
30th September, 1915 763
30th September, 1915 765
1st October, 1915 767
Ist October, 1915 769
4th October, 1915 772
5th October, 1915 775
7th October, 1915..! 779
7th October, 1915 780
8th October, 1915 781
13th October, 1915 784
13th October, 1915 787
14th October, 1915 788
14th October, 1915 791
14th October, 1915 795
14th October, 1915 798
14th October, 1915 800
15th October, 1915 802
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Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No.
426. Regulations for the appointment of Assistant Pay-
masters as Assistant Payxnasters-in-Charge, R.C.N.
427. Military Honours. — London Gazette
428. Notice of a Blockade of the Bulgarian Coast in the
Aegean Sea. — London Gazette.
429. A Proclamation extending to the War with Bulgaria
the Proclamations and Orders in Council now in force
relating to the War. — London Gazette.
430. Notice respecting British-owned Cargo on Austrian
vessels detained in Italy. — London Gazette.
431. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the exporta-
tion of certain commodities, and further amending
the proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gaz-
ette.
432. Order in Council and Commission appointing Indus-
trial Commission approved by Order in Council, 28th
June, 1915. P.C. 2436. P.C. 1517.
433. Annoimcement of War with Bulgaria
434. Order in Council extending to the War with Bulgaria
the Proclamations and Orders in Council in force relat-
ing to the War. P.C. 2452.
435. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Declara-
tion of London. — London Gazette.
436. Despatch covering a Notice issued by the President of
the Probate Division of the High Court respecting the
administration of estates of alien enemies.
437. Post Office Notices.—" The Narodni List," New York
City. " The Irish Voice", Chicago, 111.
438. Message from His Majesty the King
439. Notice to Mariners (Russia, White Sea. England,
West Coast; River Dee. Scotland, West Coast;
Hebrides, Lewis and Stornaway Harbour. 129).
440. Despatches respecting the right of Russian Consuls to
receive Assets of Deceased Russians.
441. Italian Prize Court. — London Gazette
442. Notice to Mariners (England and Wales, South and
West Coasts. 1014). — London Gazette.
443. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 1015). —
London Gazette.
444. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, East Coast and Orkney
Islands. 1016). — London Gazette.
445. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 1017). —
London Gazette.
446. Notice to Mariners (England, Southeast Coast.
1021). — London Gazette.
447. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 1022). —
London Gazette.
448. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 1023). —
London Gazette.
449. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast — Hebrides,
Lewis. 1024). — London Gazette.
450. Notice to Mariners (Ireland, South Coast. 1025). —
London Gazette.
451. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast. 1026).—
London Gazette.
452. Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
commodities. P. C. 2551.
453. Order in Council providing that publications infringing
on the Order in Council establishing the press
censorship may be excluded from the mails. P. C.
2519.
464. Order in Council providing for further Mobilization of
Overseas Forces. P. C. 2559.
465. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, Northeast Coast, Pent-
land and Moray Firths. 1037). — London Gazette.
456. Notice to Mariners (Irish Channel — North Channel.
1039).— London Gazette.
467. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea, and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 1041). — London
Gazette.
Page.
15th October, 1915 803
15th October, 1915 803
16th October, 1915 804
16th October, 1915 804
18th October, 1915 806
19th October, 1915 812
19th October, 1915 815
19th October, 1915 823
19th October, 1915 823
20th October, 1915 824
21st October, 1915 826
22nd October, 1915 829
25th October, 1915 830
26th October, 1915 830
27th October, 1915 832
27th October, 1915 836
27th October, 1915 841
27th October, 1915 847
27th October, 1915 851
27th October, 1915 854
28th October, 1915 859
28th October, 1915 861
28th October, 1915 862
28th October, 1915 864
28th October, 1915 866
29th October, 1915 868
30th October, 1915 871
30th October, 1915 872
30th October, 1915 874
1st November, 1915 876
1st November, 1915 877
1st November, 1915 879
Table of Contents.
XIX
No.
458. Order in Council providing for leave of absence of
Civil Servants enlisting for Overseas Service. P. C.
2553.
459. Order in Council revoking the Order in Council of 28th
January, 1915, and appointing the Secretary of
State in lieu of the Minister of Justice to administer
the Order in Council of 24th September, 1914.
P. C. 2073.
460. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
461. Order in Council respecting the Oaths of men on
enlistment in the Overseas Forces. P. C. 2358.
462. Order in Council amending the Order in Council of
12th September, 1914, prohibiting disclosure of
movement of forces or Military Operations. P. C.
3310.
463. Order in Council respecting the transportation of
Explosives. P. C. 2397.
464. Order in Council respecting the pay of artificers in
the Overseas Forces. P. C. 2581.
465. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 1059). —
London Gazette.
466. Order in Council fixing the pay of Officers of the
Overseas Forces not provided for. P. C. 2212.
467. Notice to Mariners (England and Wales South and
West Coasts. 1060). — London Gazette.
468. Order in Council defining the words "wives" and
"families" for the purpose of Separation Allowance.
P. C. 2603.
469. Post Office Notice — " The King, the Kaiser and Irish
Freedom," by James McGuire.
470. Order of His Majesty in Council prohibiting trading
by British ships registered in the United Kingdom
between foreign ports.: — London Gazette.
47 J. Honours. — Sir Robert Borden granted right to wear
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. — London
Gazette.
472. Proclamation relating to Trading with Persons of
Enemy Nationality resident or carrying on business
in Liberia or Portuguese East Africa. — London
Gazette.
473. Order of His Majesty in Council providing for the
requisitioning of any British ship registered in the
United Kingdom. — London Gazette.
474. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast. 1071). —
London Gazette.
475. Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
Commodities. P. C. 2643.
476. Notice respecting the Requisitioning of Foreign Vessels
in Italian Ports. — London Gazette.
477. Post Office Notices — ^'Der Buffalo Demokrat," Buffalo,
N.Y. "Szabadsag," Cleveland, Ohio.
478. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the expor-
tation of certain commodities amending the Pro-
clamation of 25th June, 1915. — London Gazette.
479. Militia General Orders, 1915
480. Order in Council authorizing a payment to the Belgian
Relief Fund. P. C. 2683.
481. The Royal Red Cross Warrant. — London Gazette
482. Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 2684.
483. Military Honours. — London Gazette
484. Military Honours. — London Gazette
485. Post Office Notice — "Issues and Events," New York
City.
486. Order in Council respecting the Domestic War Loan.
P. C. 2717.
487. Proclamation of War with Bulgaria for the purposes
of the Prize Court Act.
87169— Bi
Page.
1st November, 1915 881
1st November, 1915 883
3rd November, 1915 884
4th November, 1915 887
4th November, 1915 888
4th November, 1915 889
4th November, 1915 890
5th November, 1915 891
6th November, 1915 895
6th November, 1915 897
6th November, 1915 904
8th November, 1915 906
10th November, 1915 906
10th November, 1915 908
10th November, 1915 908
10th November, 1915 910
10th November, 1915 912
11th November, 1915 915
1 1th November, 1915 916
13th November, 1915 917
15th November, 1915 919
15th November, 1915 920
16th November, 1915 922
16th November, 1915 923
16th November, 1915 927
16th November, 1915 927
18th November, 1915 928
19th November, 1915 929
20th November, 1915 930
20th November, 1915 935
XX
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No.
488. Proclamation of War with Turkey for the purposes of
the Prize Court Act.
489. Post Ofl&ce Notice — "Amerikai Magyar Nepszava,"
New York City.
490. Munitions Order respecting War Material under the
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations,
1914. — London Gazette.
491. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the expor-
tation of certain commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
492. Passport Notice
493.
1148).—
494.
497
498
499.
500.
501
502
503.
Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast.
London Gazette.
Order in Council providing that preference be given
returned members of the overseas forces in making
appointments to the Civil Service. P. C. 2758.
495. Honours. — London Gazette
496. Order in Council providing for the appointment of a
Commission to make enquiries respecting the supply
and sufficiency of war materials required for the
production of munitions. P. C. 2755, P. C. 2806.
Military Honoiu^. — London Gazette
Proclamation for prohibiting the importation of
machine tools into the United Kingdom. — London
Gazette.
Order of His Majesty in Council postponing the coming
into operation of the Merchants Shipping (Conven-
tion) Act, 1914. — London Gazette.
Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
Order in Council respecting the distribution of Prizes . .
Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea, and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 1173). — London
Gazette.
Authorization by Colonial Secretary to Director of
Pay and Record Service of the Canadian Expedi-
tionary Force to act under Regimental Debts Act,
1893. — London Gazette.
504. Order in Council authorizing a payment to the Anglo-
Ru^ian Hospital Fund. P. C. 2852.
505. Order in Coxmcil respecting the Commandeering of
Wheat. P. C. 2873.
506. Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of
Wheat. P. C. 2874.
507. Despatch from the Colonial Office respecting the
circulation of certain books.
508. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation
Allowance. P. C. 2864.
509. Order of the Ministry of Mimitions under the provisions
of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914. — London Gazette.
510. MiUtary Honours. — London Gazette
511. Order of the Board of Trade revoking a Certain
License dated 4th November, 1914, under the
Proclamation respecting Trading with the Enojmy
and extending the said License. — London Gazette.
Order in Council respecting subsistence allowance of
recruits for the Overseas Forces. P. C. 2727.
Order in Coimcil respecting Chinese Immigration
during the war. P. C. 2889.
Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of
Wheat. P. C. 2893.
Order in Council protecting entries under the Dominion
Lands Act of persons in Military Service. P. C.
2888.
Order in Council establishing a Naval Pensions Board.
P. C. 2887.
512.
513.
514.
516.
516.
Page.
20th November, 1915 936
23rd November, 1915 937
23rd November, 1915 937
24th November, 1915 939
25th November, 1915 942
26th November, 1915 943
27th November, 1915 947
27th November, 1915 947
27th November, 1915 948
29th November, 1915 952
30th November, 1915 953
30th November, 1915 954
30th November, 1915 956
1st December, 1915 969
1st December, 1915 961
3rd December, 1915 963
3rd December, 1915 965
4th December, 1915 966
4th December, 1915 969
4th December, 1915 971
4th December, 1915 971
7th December, 1915 974
7th December, 1915 974
7th December, 1915 975
8th December, 1915 979
8th December, 1915 981
8th December, 1915 982
9th December, 1915 986
9th December, 1916 987
Table of Contents.
XXI
No.
517. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
518. War Office Notice respecting Agreement between His
Majesty's Government and the French Republic
respecting the competence of the Tribunals of their
respective Armies. — London Gazette.
519. Order in Council directing that a certain portion of
the pay of the men of the Overseas Forces be with-
held. P. C. 2944.
520. Notice of Austro-Hungarian Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
521. Order in Council respecting invalided insane members
of the Overseas Forces. P. C. 2813.
522. Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
commodities. P. C. 2939.
523. Notice respecting Exchequer bonds and American
dollar securities. — London Gazette.
524. Notice to Mariners (England, West Coast. 1251). —
London Gazette.
525. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
526. Post Office Notice — "Germania Herold," Milwaukee,
Wis. "Milwaukee Sonntags-Posl," Milwaukee, Wis.
527. Notice respecting American Dollar Securities. — London
Gazette.
528. Order in Council amending the Order in Council of Ist
August, 1914, adopting regulations for the govern-
ment of the Naval Volunteer Force. P. C. 3009.
529. Order in Council respecting the transportation of
Explosives. P. C. 2886.
530. Proclamation of His Majesty the King relating to the
Exportation of Certain Articles to Switzerland during
the present War. — London Gazette.
531. Order of His Majesty the King requisitioning the
insulated space in all British Steamships registered
in the United Kingdom. — London Gazette.
532. Order of His Majesty the King amending the Defence
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
533. Despatch covering instructions relating to the regis-
tration of claims by British Subjects against Enemy
Governments.
534. Military Honours. — London Gazette
535. Proclamation of Day of Humble Prayer and Inter-
CPSSIOH
536. Post Office Notice— "iVe-u; Yorker Herold," New York
City. "New Yorker Revue," New York City.
537. Order in Council respecting the Domestic War Loan.
P. C. 3030.
538. Order in Council providing for Gratuities to members
of the Overseas Forces slightly disabled. P. C. 3021.
539. Notice to Mariners (Scotland. 1271). — London Gaz-
ette.
540. Order of His Majesty the King respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
541. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, East Coast and Orkney
Islands. 1273). — London Gazette.
542. Order of the Ministry of Munitions under the Provi-
sions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914. — London Gazette.
Appendix A. —
The Sixth Convention of the Second Peace Convention held at The Hague in 1907
Appendix B. —
The Naval Prize Act, 1864
Page.
13th December, 1915 988
15th December, 1915 990
16th December, 1915 991
16th December, 1915 992
16th December, 1915 995
16th December, 1915 996
16th December, 1915 997
20th December, 1915 1004
20th December, 1915 1005
20th December, 1915 1008
21st December, 1915 1008
21st December, 1915 1011
21st December, 1915 1013
22nd December, 1915 1015
22nd December, 1915 1024
22nd December, 1915 1026
22nd December, 1915 1030
23rd December, 1915 1034
24th December, 1915 1036
24th December, 1915 1038
25th December, 1915 1038
25th December, 1915 1040
27th December, 1915 1043
28th December, 1915 1044
29th December, 1915 1046
31st December, 1915 1049
10
XXll
Department of the Secretary oj State, Canada.
Appendix B — Continued.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
The Prize Court Act, 1894
The Prize Court (Procedure) Act, 1914.
Page,
23
24
The Prize Court "Procedure" Act, 1914. Order in
Council making Prize Court Rules.
AppUcation of Hague Convention in respect to German
and other merchant vessels in British ports at out-
break of war.
AppUcation of Hague Convention in respect to Auatro-
Hungarian merchant ships.
Advising that Declaration of London with certain
additions and modifications is put in force.
Enquiry regarding Prize Courts in Canada
Confirming telegraphic despatch of August 19, 1914,
respecting jurisdiction of Prize Courts over enemy
ships hable to detention under the Hague Con-
vention.
Notice with respect to procedure to be followed by
persons applying for release of cargoes other than
enemy cargoes on enemy ships captured as prizes.
Advice respecting the release of goods consigned to
British or neutral ports by British merchants in
enemy ships.
Respectmg personal effects and wages of oflficers and
men of captured ships.
Procedure with respect to ships taken on high seas,
such prises being distinguished from droits of
admiralty.
Form used by Customs authorities notifying release of
enemy seamen on parole..
Contraband declared by German and Austro-Hun-
garian Governments as in declaration of London . .
Instructions given the Governor-General of AustraUa
with respect to goods from an enemy country
imported on consignment for sale into His Majesty s
Dominions in British ships.
Requesting information from time to time with respect
to captured and detained ships.
Advice regarding payment of freight, etc., by British
owners desiring to recover cargo in enemy ship in a
neutral port.
Text of Order in Council of September 30th amending
Prize Court Rules.
Postponement of sale of prize ships pending further
instructions.
Form of indemnity to be given by appUcants for the
release of prize cargoes.
Instructions for guidance of Collectors of Customs re-
garding seizure of enemy goods temporarily landed
in Britain by neutral ships for trans-shipment
abroad .
Advising that Prize Court warrants should be made
effective as regards Turkey.
Alien enemy may appear before Prize Court
Transmitting copies of Convention with France with
respect to jomt captures.
Form of indemnity given by applicants for release of
Erize cargoes to be countersigned by recognized
anks.
Reporting passage of Order in Council November 28th
embodying rules given provisional operation by
Order of September 30th.
Transmitting copies of above Order in Council of 28th
November, 1914.
Transmitting copies of second Order in Council of 28th
November amending above Order in Council of same
date.
19th August, 1914
28
21st August, 1914
29
22nd August, 1914
20
25th August, 1914
28th August, 1914
31
31
28th August, 1914
32
29th August, 1914
33
5th September, 1914
33
5th September, 1914
34
14th September, 1914
34
23rd September, 1914
35
23rd September, 1914
36
26th September, 1914
37
28th September, 1914
37
3rd October, 1914
38
22nd October, 1914
39
6th November, 1914
39
12th November, 1914
41
13th November, 1914
41
16th November, 1914
23rd November, 1914
42
42
26th November, 1914
47
2nd December, 1914
48
4th December, 1914
48
5th December, 1914
50
Table of Contents.
XXUl
Appendix B — Continued.
No. PXGB.
27. Instructions regarding the Printing of Prize Court 24th December, 1914 52
decisions.
28. Transmitting copy of note addressed to the United 31st December, 1914 52
States Ambassador in respect to the payment of
freight and charges incurred in connection with the
release of cargoes shipped by neutral shippers before
the war.
29. Advice regarding procedure in regard to Appeals to the 5th January, 1915 54
Privy Council from Oversea Prize Courts.
30. Advising that no sale of Prize Ships of over 1,000 tons 8th January, 1915 55
should take place without reference to the Home
Government.
31. Transmitting forms of conditions of sale, etc., used in 15th January, 1915 66
connection with the sale of saiUng vessels condemned
as Prize.
33. Respecting Insurance of Enemy Vessels and Cargoes 2nd February, 1915 851
detained.
33. Respecting Insurance of Prize Ships and Cargoes 4th February, 1915 351
34. Respecting Report of Treasury Committee upon Classes 5th February, 1915 352
of Cases \/here it is expedient that Prize Ships captured
or detained at Ports outside the United Kingdom
should be moved for Sale or Disposal.
35. Further respecting Insurance upon Prize Ships and 10th February, 1915. .. . 354
Cargoes.
36. Covering the Convention with France relating to Prizes 11th February, 1915. . . . 355
captured during the present War.
37. Advising that Russia adheres to Anglo-French Conven- 26th March, 1915 363
tion of 9th November, 1914.
38. Further respecting Insurance of Prize Cargoes 9th April, 1915 364
39. Respecting Necessity of License for Export of Goods 23rd April, 1915. ■. 375
falling within a Prohibition of Export which have been
detained as Prize or as a Precautionary Measure.
40. Respecting what Charges are to be paid in connection 21st May, 1915 376
with Prize or Detained Ships or Cargo in respect to
Pilotage Dues and Dock Dues.
41. Covering Reports of External Affairs in answer to No. 38. 16th June, 1915 378
42. Respecting arrangement with France under Convention 17th June, 1915 379
of Nov. 14th, 1914, regarding the Competent jurisdic-
tion in certain Prize Cases.
43. Respecting Sale of Prize Cargoes in order to avoid loss 23rd June, 1915 380
owing to Stowage or Deterioration.
44. Further in respect to Sale of Prize Cargoes to avoid loss. 3rd July, 1915 380
45. Covering Minute of Council in answer to Despatch No. 13th July, 1915 384
458 of 21st May, 1915.
46. Despatch respecting Droits of the Crown and Droits of 6th August, 1915 385
Admiralty.
47. Respecting power of Prize Courts to award damages or 12th August, 1915 388
costs against the Crown.
48. Covering Revised Instructions respecting Insurance of 15th October, 1915 389
Prize Cargoes.
49. Requesting a Return of Insurance Risks affected. 12th November, 1915. . . 395
50. German Prize Court Regulations 15th April, 1911 396
51. Austro-Hungarian Naval Prize Court Regulations and 9th December, 1915. .. . 418
Supplement to the Service Regulations of the Austro-
Hungarian Navy. (International Law on Maritime
and Land War.)
Appendix C —
Sections from the Customs Act 63
Appendix D —
The Declaration of London 64
General Report on the Declaration of London presented to the Naval Conference . . 79
Appendix E —
The War Measures Act, 1914 129
The Finance Act, 1914 132
The Dominion Notes Act, 1914 135
xxiv Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Page
Appbndix F —
Patents of Invention in Enemy Countries 138
Appbndix G —
French Moratorium 140
French Contraband 140
Appendix H —
Canadian War Legislation 143
The Canadian Patriotic Fimd Act, 1914 143
An Act to amend The Canadian Patriotic Fund Act 146
The Special War Revenue Act, 1915 147
An Act to enable Canadian Soldiers in Active Military Service during the present
war to exercise their electoral franchise 165
The War Appropriation Act, 1915 175
Appendix I —
War Legislation of the United Kingdom 4 & 5 George V which may be of interest
in Canada 177
The Postponement of payment Act, 1914 177
The Aliens Restriction Act, 1914 178
The Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (Temporary Rules) Act, 1914 180
The Defence of the Realm Act, 1914 180
The Unreasonable withholding of Food SuppUes Act, 1914 181
The Defence of the Reahn (No. 2) Act. 1914 182
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914 182
The Articles of Commerce (Returns, etc.) Act, 1914 183
The Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Temporary RiJes (Amendment) Act,
1914 Igg
The Bills of Exchange Act, i9i4 186
The Trading with the Enemy Act, 1914 187
Appendix J —
War Legislation of the United Kingdom 5 George V which may be of interest in
Canada 191
The Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914 191
The Defence of the Realm ConsoUdation Act, 1914 191
The Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act, 1914 193
The Execution of Trusts (War FaciUties) Act, 1914 202
The British Ships (Transfer Restriction) Act, 1915 204
The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915 205
The Legal Proceedings against Enemies Act, 1915 207
The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act, 1916 209
Appendix K —
{Correspondence between His Majesty's Government and the United Sttitea
Government respecting the Rights of Belligerents.)
1. Mr. Page to Sir Edward Grey 28th December, 1914.. . . 210
2. Sir Edward Grey to Mr. Page 7th January, 1915 214
3. Mr. Page to Sir Edward Grey 14th January, 1915 218
4. Sir Edward Grey to Mr. Page 10th February, 1915 219
5. Memorandum, Mr. Page 11th February, 1915 233
6. Mr. Page to Sir Edward Gr^ 16th February, 1915 233
7. Memorandum, Sir Edward Grey 19th February, 1915 236
8. Memorandum, Sir Edward Grey 19th February, 1915 238
9. Mr. Page to Sir Edward Grey 22nd February, 1915 240
10. Declaration presented to Neutral Governments
by the Governments of the United Kingdom
and France Ist March, 1915 241
11. Mr. Page to Sir Edward Grey 8th March, 1915 242
12. Memorandum Sir Edward Grey 15th March, 1915 244
13. Sir Edward Grey to Mr. Page 15th March, 1915 248
Appendix L —
The fourth convention of the second Peace Convention held at the Hague in 1907 250
Table of Contents. xxv
Appendix M — Page.
The fifth convention of the second Peace Convention held at the Hague in 1907 275
Appendix N —
The Defence of the Reahn (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. » 284
Appendix O —
Munitions of War Act, 1915, 5-6 Geo. V 313
Appendix P —
The Aliens Restriction Orders Consolidated 324
Appendix Q —
War Legislation of the United Kingdom which may be of interest in Canada 469
Chap. 37. The Defence of the Reahn (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 16th March, 1915. 470
1915.
" 42. The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) (No. 3) 19th May, 1915... 471
Act, 1915.
" 51. The Ministry of Munitions Act, 1915 9th June, 1915 472
" 52. The Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1915. 24th June, 1915 474
" 57. The Prize Courts Act, 1915 2nd July, 1915 475
" 60. The National Registration Act, 1915 15th July, 1915 477
" 69. The Cotton Associations (Emergency Action) Act, 29th July, 1915 483
1915.
" 70. The Execution of Trusts (War Facilities) Amend- 29th July, 1915 483
ment Act 1915
" 71. The Customs (War Powers) (No. 2) Act, 1915 .... 29th July, 1915 485
" 72. The Special Acts (Extension of Time) Act, 1915. . . 29th July, 1915 486
" 75. The Price of Coal ((Limitation) Act, 1915 29th July, 1915 ; 487
" 79. The Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act, 29th July, 1915 490
1915.
Appendix R —
Liquor Control Regulations 493
Orders of Central Control Board (a) 501
Appendix S —
{Despatches and Documents relating to Naturalization.)
1. Colonial Secretary toH.R.H. TheGovernor General. 29th September, 1914. . . 510
2. H.R.H. The Governor General to Colonial Secretary. 3rd October, 1914 510
3. Colonial Secretary toJH.R.H. The Governor General. 27th October, 1916 511
4. H.R.H. The Governor General to the Colonial Secre- 19th January, 1916 511
tary.
5. Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. The Governor General. 4th March, 1916 512
6. Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. The Governor General. 21st April, 1916 513
7. Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. the Governor General. 25th May, 1915 515
8. Order in Council (1284) respecting naturalization in 3rd June, 1915 516
Canada of French Citizens.
9. Colonial Secretary covering correspondence with the 30th August, 1915 518
Italian Ambassador, respecting naturalization
of Italian Subjects.
10. Colonial Secretary covering a Note from the Russian 27th September, 1915 . 620
Ambassador respecting naturalization of Rus-
sian Subjects.
11. Colonial Secretary respecting the impounding of 12th November, 1915 .. . 521
Naturalization Certificates held by persons re-
siding out of the British Dominions.
Appendix T —
Foreign Orders and Medals 522
Appendix U —
Statement of the measures adopted to Intercept the Sea-borne Commerce of 528
Germany.
INDEX.
Adriatic —
No.
350. Italian Decree respecting the blockade of the Adriatic.
— London Gazette.
20th July, 1915.
Page.
645
Aerial Navigation —
59. Order in Council respecting Aerial Navigation 17th September, 1914.
73. Order in Council amending order of 17th September, 24th October, 19\'....
1914, respecting Aerial Navigation.
Alien Enemies —
See also Registration of Alien Enemies.
See also Trading with the Enemy.
The Legal proceedings against Enemies Act, 1915.
24. Proclamation respecting German alien enemies
29. Proclamation respecting Austro-Hungarian alien
enemies.
32. Proclamation respecting German and Austro-Hun-
garian aUen enemies.
49. Notice to aUen enemies
51. Order in Council prohibiting the use or possession of
fire arms or explosives by ahen enemies.
289. Order in Council respecting Patents of Invention
held by Alien Enemies. P.C. 2355.
292. Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the pay-
ment of fees on Patents of Invention in Enemy
Countries and on behalf of Enemies in the United
Kingdom — London Gazette
65. Order in Council respecting Patents of Invention held
by Alien Enemies. P.C. 2436.
75. Order in Council respecting ahen enemies
301. Order in Council providing for the internment of alien
enemies. P.C. 2817.
96. Ahen enemies — Patents of Invention
97. Alien enemies — Patents of Invention
104. Order in Council amending Order in Council of 28th
October, 1914, respecting ahen enemies.
303. Order in Council providing for assistance to distressed
alien enemies. P.C. 2966.
306. Order in Council providing assistance for distressed
alien enemies. P.C. 3206.
307. Order in Council authorizing the entry free of duty
of presents or relief to German prisoners of war.
P.C. 9.
308. Order in Council authorizing the payment of fees for
Patents of Invention. P.C. 17.
314. Order in Council authorizing the issue of licenses to
alien enemies to have possession of firearms in cer-
tain cases. P.C. 171.
318. Order in Council authorising payment ot fees to
enemy countries, necessary for grant or removal of
patents or registration of trade marks or designs and
on behalt of enemies in Canada. P.C. 291.
330. Order in Council authorizing the emigration of alien
enemies at Vancouver to the United States. P.C.
858.
249. Order in Council amending the Order in Council of
28th October, 1914, respecting ahen enemies.
338. Order in Council authorizing the apprehension and
internment of alien enemies in certain cases. P.C.
1501.
352. Order in Council appointing a committee to obtain
information respecting German-owned piers, etc., in
Canada. P.C. 1711.
xxvii
96
124
• • App
7th August, 1914
13th August, 1914
). 207
34
41
15th August, 1914
48
2nd September, 1914
3rd September, 1914
73
78
11th September, 1914...
. 558
23th September 1914. . . .
561
2nd October 1914
106
28th October, 1914
6th November, 1914
126
575
7th November, 1914
7th November, 1914
20th November, 1914
. 162
162
178
28th November 1914....
. 579
24th December, 1914
. 582
6th January, 1915
. 583
6th January, 1915
. 584
26th January, 1915
. 592
8th February, 1915
. 596
24th April, 1915
. 610
26th June, 1915
. 484
26th June, 1915
. 623
23rd July, 1915
. 651
xxviii Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Alien Enemies — Continued. Page
No.
379. Order in Council respecting the objection of the Ger- 28th August, 1915 717
man Government to the compulsory labour of intern-
ed Germans. P.O. 2039.
436. Despatch covering a Notice issued by the President 2l8t October, 1915 825
of the Probate Division of the Hgh Court respecting,
the administration of estates of alien enemies.
Aldbns Restriction —
The Alien Restriction Act, 1914 App. 178
Alien Restriction Orders Consolidated App. 324
188. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Aliens 13th April, 1915 332
Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1914, — London
Gazette.
362. Despatch covering an Order in Council of His Majesty 5th Augtist, 1915 688
the King amending The Aliens Restriction (Con-
solidation) Order, 1914, published in the Second
Supplement of the London Gazette of 27th July,
1915, 28th July, 1915.
Announcement of War — (See War, Announcement). —
Appointments —
47. Order in Coimcil appointing officers under Prize Court 29th August, 1914 72
Rules.
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies, Mont- 4th November, 1914 146
real, Sydney, Edmonton, Regina, Calgary.
91. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies, Winni- 6th November, 1914 152
peg. Port Arthur, Toronto.
103. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies, Victoria, 14th November, 1914 177
Ottawa.
105. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies, Brandon. 20th November, 1914 179
121. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies, Sydney 24th December, 1914 197
124. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies, Fort 7th January, 1915 201
William.
127. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies, Toronto. 11th January, 1915 205
334. Order in Council appointing a Registrar of Alien 18th May, 1915 616
Enemies at Montreal. P.C. 1122.
Arabia, Holy Places —
118. Despatch respecting the Holy Places in Arabia I9th December, 1914 193
Army —
9. Proclamation continuing soldiers in Army Service. 4th August, 1914 9
— London Gazette.
60. Notice to officers of the Army Reserve 21st September, 1914 101
Attestation Volunteers —
See Volunteers, Attestation.
Austria-Hungary —
Naval Prize Court Regulations App. 418
26. Announcement of war with Austria-Hungary — Lon- 12th August, 1914 38
don Gazette.
27. Despatch announcing the war with Austria-Hungary. 12th August, 1914 39
28. A Proclamation extending the scope of certain existing 12th August, 1914 39
Proclamations and certain Orders in Council con-
nected with the war. — London Gazette.
29. Proclamation respecting Austro-Hungarian alien 13th August, 1914 41
enemies.
31. Order in Council granting days of grace for departure ]4th August, 1914 44
of Austro-Hungarian ships.
32. Proclamation respecting German and Austro-Hun- 15th August, 1914 48
garian aUen enemies.
Index. xxix
AtrsTRiA-HuNGART — Continued. Pagb
No.
33. Notice of reciprocal treatment respecting departure 15th August, 1914 52
of ships by Austria-Hungary. — London Gazette.
36. Order in Council confirming Order of 14th August, 17th August, 1914 57
1914, respecting days of grace for departure of
Austro-Hungarian ships.
82. Notice respecting departure of Austro-Hungarian 31st October, 1914 139
ships. — London Gazette.
353. Despatch respecting the application of the Order in 27th July, 1915 652
Council of lit! March, 1915.
520. Notice of Austr- Hungarian Contraband of War. 16th December, 1915 992
— London Gazette.
Authority, Naval and Military —
325. Order in Council defining "Competent Military 15th March, 1915 605
Authority" for the purposes of certain Orders in
Council. P.C. 550.
326. Order in Council defining "Competent Naval 25th March, 1915 606
Authorities" for the purposes of certain Orders in
Council. P.C. 625.
Banks —
7. Order in Council providing for increased issue of 3rd August, 1914 7
Dominion Notes.
271. Order in Council authorizing advances to the Char- 3rd August, 1914 531
tered Banks. P.C. 2032.
60. Proclamation under "An Act to conserve the Com- 3rd September, 1914 74
mercial and Financial Interests of Canada. "
284. Order in Coimcil providing regulation for applications 2nd September, 1914 545
for advances under The Finance Act, 1914. P.C.
2276.
Belgium —
208. A Proclamation for prohibiting the Importation of Bel- 5th May, 1915 379
gium Bank Notes into the United Kingdom — London
Gazette .
480. Order in Council authorizing a payment to the Belgian 16th November, 1915 922
Relief Fund. P.C. 2683.
Bills of Exchange —
The Bills of Exchange Act, 1914 App. 186
Blockade —
See Also Declaration of London App. 64, 83
Austro-Hungarian Naval Prize Regulations App. 440
46. Notice of Japanese blockade of Kiao-Chau. — London 29th August, 1914 71
Gazette.
158. Notice of Blockade of German East Africa.— London 23rd February, 1915 262
Gazette.
170. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Block- 11th March, 1915 280
ade of Germany. — London Gazette.
196. Notice of blockade of the Cameroons. — London. 24th April, 1915 347
Gazette.
206. Despatch respecting the blockade of the Cameroons. . . 30th April, 1915 377
350. Italian Decree respecting the blockade of the Adriatic. 20th July, 1915 645
— London Gazette.
428. Notice of a Blockade of the Bulgarian Coast in the 16th October, 1915 804
Aegean Sea. — London Gazette.
Brandon —
106. Proclamation establishing Brandon as a place of 20th November, 1914 180
registration of alien enemies.
105. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 20th November, 1914 179
XXX
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
British Ships —
No.
The British Ships (Transfer Restriction) Act, 1915 ....
15. Proclamation prohibiting carrying of contraband in
British ships. — London Gazette.
149. Despatches respecting documents aboard ships during
war.
169. Order in Coimcil respecting transfer of British ships or
share therein to persons not qualified to own a
British ship.
178. Order in Council making regulations for determining
class of vessels for payment of drawback.
189. Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning the in-
sulated spaces in certain steamships. — London
Gazette.
204. Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning the in-
sulated spaces in certain steamships. — London
Gazette.
423. Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning the
insulated space in certain ships. — London Gazette.
470. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil prohibiting trading
by British ships registered in the United Kingdom
between foreign ports. — London Gazette.
473. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil providing for the
requisitioning of any British ship registered in the
United Kingdom. — London Gazette.
531. Order of His Majesty the Bang requisitioning the
insulated space in all British Steamships registered
in the United Kingdom. — London Gazette.
British Subjects in Enemy Countries —
177. Foreign Oflfice Notice respecting dealings with British
subjects in enemy Countries.
267. Enquiries relating to British subjects detained in
Germany.
321. Despatch covering Memorandum as to transmission
of money and letters abroad.
British Subjects Stranded —
84. Memorandum as to transmission of money and letters
abroad.
69. Despatch respecting British subjects stranded in
Europe.
267. Enquiries relating to British Subjects detained in
Germany.
Bulgaria —
425. Annoimcement of War with Bulgaria. — London Gaz-
ette.
429. A Proclamation extending to the War with Bulgaria
the Proclamations and Orders in Council now in
force relating to the War. — London Gazette.
433. Announcement of War with Bulgaria
434. Order in Council extending to the War with Bulgaria
the Proclamations and Orders in Council in force
relating to the War. P.C. 2452.
487. Proclamation of War with Bulgaria for the purposes of
the Prize Court Act.
Calgary —
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies
89. Proclamation establishing Sydney, Regina, Edmonton,
and Calgary as places for the registration of alien
eujmies.
Cameroons —
196. Notice of blockade of the Cameroons. — London
Gazette.
206. Despatch respecting the blockade of the Cameroons. .
Page.
App. 204
5th August, 1914 16
29th January, 1915 236
9th March, 1915 279
20th March, 1915 314
13th April, 1915 335
29th April, 1915.
370
14th October, 1915 798
10th November, 1915 906
10th November, 1915 910
22nd December, 1915 1024
20th March, 1915 312
12th June, 1915 525
27 th February, 1915 600
1st October, 1914 141
9th October, 1914 118
12th June, 1915 525
15th October, 1915 802
16th October, 1915 . , 804
19th October, 1915 823
19th October, 1915 823
20th November, 1915.
4th November, 1914 146
5th November, 1914 148
24th April, 1915 347
30th April, 1915 377
Index.
Canadians Abroad (See also British Subjects Stranded) —
No.
304. Order in Council providing for the relief of distressed
Canadians abroad. P.C. 3050.
331. Order in Council requesting H. M. Ambassador at
Washington to thank the Government of the United
States for assistance to Canadians abroad. P.C.
859.
Page.
5th December, 1914 . . .
680
27th April, 1915
.. 611
Canadian Naval Sbevici —
13. Order in Council placing Canadian Naval Vessels at 4th August, 1914 14
disposal of Royal Navy.
14. Order in CoimcU placing Naval Forces on active 4th August, 1914 15
service.
72. Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve 24th October, 1914 123
111. Order in Council respecting separation allowance to 28th November, 1914 184
families of members of Naval Service.
Cargoes Detained Abroad —
364. British ovsmed Cargo on Austrian Vessels Detained in 9th August, 1915 691
Italy. — London Gazette.
430. Notice respecting British-owned Cargo on Austrian 18th October, 1915 806
vessels detained in Italy. — London Gazette.
Cargoes Prize —
62. Notice to persons interested in cargoes on ships
captured as prizes.
Censorship —
269. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia
to take control of Telegraph Cables. P.C. 2029.
270. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of the Naval
Service to take control of Wireless Telegraphs. P.
C. 2030.
276. Order in Council establishing a Censorship of Cables.
P.C. 2069.
293. Order in Council authorizing the taking of control of
Telegraph and Telephone Lines. P.C. 2409.
316. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Justice
to act under the Order in Council of 24th September,
1914, respecting telegraphs and telephones. P.C.
202.
C34. Order in Council providing for the appointment of a
censor of publications.
'53. Order in Council providing that publications infring-
ing on the Order in Council establishing the press
censorship may be excluded from the mails. P.C.
2519.
459. Order in Council revoking the Order in Council of 28th.
January, 1915, and appointing the Secretary of
State in lieu of the Minister of Justice to admin-
ister the Order in Council of 24th September,
1914. P.C. 2073.
462. Order in Council amending the Order in Coimcil of 12th
September, 1914, prohibiting disclosure of move-
ment of forces or Military Operations. P. C. 3310.
4th September, 1914.
80
2nd August, 1914 528
2nd August, 1914 530
6th August, 1914 537
24th September, 1914 563
28th January, 1915 594
10th June, 1915 443
30th October, 1915 872
1st November, 1915 883
4th November, 1915 888
Chinese Immigration —
161. Order in Council respecting Chinese Immigratiom 2nd March, 1915 264
372. Order in Council respecting Chinese immigration 18 August, 1915 704
613. Order in Council respecting Chinese immigration 8th December, 1915 981
during the war.
xxxii Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Civil Servants — Page.
No.
25. Civil Servants desiring to enter active service 11th August, 1914 36
281. Order in Council respecting leave to Civil Servants of 21st August, 1914 542
Allied Nationality. P.C. 2182.
290. Order in Council respecting British reservists in the 19th September, 1914 560
Public Service. P.C. 2405.
320. Order in Council respecting Members of the Civil 10th February, 1915 698
Service on Active Service. P.C. 298.
324. Order in Council making the Order m Council of 10th 9th March, 1915 604
February, 1915, applicable to Canadian Civil Ser-
vants employed in Great Britain. P.C. 507.
327. Order in Council respecting the appointment of Subs- 30th March, 1915 607
titutes for Members of the Civil Service on Active
Service. P.C. 665.
363. Order in Council respecting the employment in the 7th August, 1915 690
Civil Service of former female employees whose hus-
bands are on Active Service. P.C. 1874.
458. Order in Coimcil providing for leave of absence of 1st November, 1915 881
Civil Servants enlisting for Overseas Service. P.C.
2553.
494. Order in Council providing that preference be given 27th November, 1915 947
returned members of the Overseas Forces in making
appointments to the Civil Service. P;C. 2758.
Claims by British Subjects Against Enemy —
533. Despatch covering instructions relating to the regis- 22ad December, 1915 1030
tration of claims by British Subjects against Enemy
Governments.
Commandeering o^ Ships —
189. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil requisitioning the in- 13th April, 1915 335
sulated spaces in certain steamships. — London
Gazette.
204. Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning the in- 29th April, 1915 370
sulated spaces in certain steamships. — London
Gazette.
Competent Military Authority —
325 Order in Council defining a "Competent Military 15th March, 1915 605
Authority " for the purposes of a certain Order in
Council. P.C. 550.
Competent Naval Authority —
326. Order in Council naming "Competent Naval Authori- 25th March, 1915 60.'
ties". P.C. 625.
Contraband in British Ships —
15. Proclamation prohibiting carrying of contraband in 5th August, 1914 16
British ships. — London Gazette.
Contraband of War —
Declaration of London App. 67
Austro-Hungarian Naval Prize Regulation App. 433
11. Proclamation specifying Contraband of War. — London 4th August, 1914 10
Gazette.
28. A Proclamation extending the scope of certain existing 12th August, 1914 39
Proclamations and certain Orders in Council con-
nected with the war. — London Gazette.
41. Notice of French Declaration of Contraband of 20th August, 1914 65
War. — London Gazette.
61 . Proclamation respecting Contraband of Wax.— London 2l8t September, 1914 102
Gazette.
77. Proclamation of His Majesty the King revising the 29th October, 1914 130
list of Contraband of War.
Index.
xxxin
Contraband of War — Continued.
88.
Extending to the war with Turkey the Proclamations
and Orders in Council now in force relating to the
war. — London Gazette.
137. A Proclamation Revising the List of Articles to be
Treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette . . .
142. French Contraband of War. — London Gazette
171. A Proclamation adding to the List of Articles to be
Treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
213. Russian Decree Relating to Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
214. German Decree Relating to Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
223. Proclamation of His Majesty the King amending
Royal Proclamations of 23rd December, 1914, and
11th March, 1915, respecting Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
254. Italian Contraband of War. — London Gazette
374. A Proclamation adding to the List of Articles to be
Treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
421. A Proclamation Revising the List of Articles to be
Treated as Contraband of War. — London Gazette.
520. Notice of Austro-Hungarian Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
French Contraband
Page.
5th November, 1914 146
23rd December, 1914. 217
13th January, 1915.
11th March, 1915...
8th May, 1915..
8th May, 1915..
27th May, 1915.
5th July, 1915
20th August, 1915.
14th October, 1915 . . .
16th December, 1915.
CONSTJLS —
30. Proclamation respecting Consuls of enemy nation- 13th August, 1914
aUty. — London Gazette.
54. Notice respecting Foreign Consuls 5th September, 1914.
Courts Martial —
.app.
328. Order in Council respecting General and District 3l3t March, 1915.
Courts-Martial. P.C. 701.
227
283
389
391
407
500
705
791
992
140
43
86
608
4th November, 1915 574
Criminal Code —
300. Order in Council suspending the restrictions imposed
by section 544 of the Criminal Code upon the trans-
portation of horses. P.C. 2779.
Customs —
See Importation. Exportation.
The Custom Act, restriction clauses App. 63
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914 App. 182
The Customs (Exportation) Restriction Act 1914 App. 191
The Customs (War Powers) (No. 2 Act,) 1915 App. 485
Cyprus —
134. Order in Council annexing the Island of Cyprus. — 5th November, 1914 213
London Gazette.
Day of Prayer-
5th December, 1914 187
113. Proclamation of day of Humble Prayer and Inter-
cession.
535. Proclamation of Day of Humble Prayer and Inter- 24th December, 1915 1036
cession.
Declaration of London-
The Declarations of London A.pp.
64
Report of the Naval Conference upon The Declara- App. 79
tion of London.
8716*-c
XXXIV
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Page.
20th August, 1914 63
Ist September, 1914 72
26th September, 1914 104
29th October, 1914 133
5th July, 1915 503
20th October, 1915 S24
Dbclaration of London — Continued.
40. Order of His Majesty in Council making additions and
modifications in the Declaration of London. —
London Gazette.
48. Announcement of French Decree respecting the
Declaration of London. — London Gazette.
63. Notice that the Russian Government will observe the
Declaration of London.
78. Order of His Majesty in Council making additions
and alterations to the Declaration of London. —
London Gazette
255. Italian Decree respecting the Declaration of London.
— London Gazette.
435. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Decla-
ration of London. — London Gazette.
Decorations —
394. Decorations. — London Gazette 18th September, 1915 743
Decorations App. 622
Defence of the Realm Regulations —
The Defence of the Realm Act, 1914 App. 180
The Defence of the Reahn (No. 2) Act, 1914 • App. 182
The Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Act, 1914 App. 191
The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915 App. 205
The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act, App. 209
1915.
The Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regula- App. 284
tion, 1914.
Order of His Majesty in Council amending the De- 23rd March, 1915.. ..App. 303
fence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations,
1914.
187. Order of His Majesty in Council amending regulations 13th April, 1915 330
tmder the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act,
1914. — London Gazette.
203. Order of His Majesty in Council amendmg The 29th April, 1915 36S
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations,
1914. — London Gazette.
228. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Regu- 2nd June, 1915 419
lations under the Defence of the Realm Act, 1914. —
London Gazette.
233. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Regu- 10th June, 1915 431
lations under the Defence of the Realm Act, 1914. —
London Gazette.
256. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Regu- 6th July, 1915 505
lations under the Defence of the Realm Act, —
London Gazette.
335. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the De- 28th July, 1915 667
fence of the Realm (Consolidation) Order, 1914,
giving the Minister of Munitions concurrent powers
under certain regulations. — London Gazette.
399. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence 24th September, 1915 74^
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
400. Order of the Army Council passed under the Defence 24th September, 1916 761
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914,
respecting War Material. — London Gazette.
422. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence 14th October, 1916 796
of the Realm (Consohdation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
4SA. Order of His Majesty the King in Council amending 14th October, 1915 800
the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regula-
tions, 1915. — London Gazette.
490. Mimitions Order respecting War Material under the 23rd November, 1915 937
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations,
1914. — London Gazette.
600. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence 30th November, 1915 966
of the Reahn (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
Index. XXXV
Defence of the Realm Regtjlationb — Continued. Page.
509. Order of the Ministry of Munitions under the pro- 7th December, 1915 974
visions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914. — London Gazette.
532. Order of His Majesty the King amending the Defence 22nd December, 1915 1026
of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. —
London Gazette.
642. Order of the Ministry of Munitions under the Pro- 31st December, 1915 1049
visions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914. — London Gazette.
Deserters-
287,
Order in Council providing pardon for Deserters.
C. 2303.
P. 5th September, 1914 556
Despatches —
10. Announcement of war. — Canada Gazette
27. Despatch announcing the war with Austria-Hungary.
53. Despatch covering regulations respecting war risks. . .
55. Message of His Majesty the King to the Overseas
Dominions
57. Further despatch respecting war risks
71. Further despatch respecting war risks
87. Announcement of war with Tvukey
109. Despatch respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions. .
112. Despatch respecting War Risks
116. Despatch respecting the Protectorate of Egypt
118. Despatch respecting the Holy Places in Arabia
140. Despatch respecting war risks
175. Despatches respecting gifts of the Dominion and the
Provinces.
149. Despatches respecting documents aboard ships during
war.
321. Despatch covering Memorandum as to transmission
of money and letters abroad.
176. Despatches respecting gifts of Dominion and Pro-
vinces.
164. Despatch respecting amendment of the Proclamation
of His Majesty of 3rd February, 1915, respecting
the export of certain commodities.
182. Despatches respecting gifts of the Dominion and Pro-
vinces.
190. Despatches respecting the gifts of the Dominion and
Provinces.
194. Despatches respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions
206. Despatch respecting the blockade of the Cameroons. .
335. Despatch respecting the cost of maintenance of H.M.
C. Ships Co-operating with H. M. Ships.
239. Despatch recommending members of Canadian Over-
seas Forces for gallant and distinguished service. —
London Gazette.
241. Despatch respecting the recovery of property in
enemy countries.
353. Despatch respecting the application of the Order in
Council of 11th March, 1915. .
362. Despatch covering an Order in Council of His Majesty
the King amending The Aliens Restriction (Con-
solidation) Order, 1914, published in the Second
Supplement of the London Gazette of 27th July,
1915-28th July, 1915.
436. Despatch covering a Notice issued by the President of
the Probate Division of the High Court respecting
the administration of estates of alien enemies.
507. Despatch from the Colonial Office respecting the cir-
culation of certain books.
533. Despatch covering instructions relating to the regis-
tration of claims by British Subjects against Etemy
Governments.
87l69-«i
4th August, 1914 10
12th August, 1914 39
4th September, 1914 81
8th September, 1914 87
10th September, 1914 92
23rd October, 1914 122
5th November, 1914, 146
27th November, 1914 183
2nd December, 1914 187
18th December, 1914 192
19th December, 1914 193
5th January, 1915 225
14th January, 1915 293
29th January, 1915 236
27th February, 1915 600
1st March, 1915 310
4th March, 1915 268
16th March, 1915 320
13th April, 1915 338
21st April, 1915 344
30th April, 1915 377
26th May, 1915 617
22nd June, 1915.- 454
24th June, 1915 464
27th July, 1915 652
5th August, 1915 688
21st October, 1915 825
4th December, 1915 971
22nd December, 1915 1030
xxxvi Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Despatches — Contimied. Page.
DiSTINGTJISHED SERVICE OrDER —
Notice of Award of 462, 486, 708, 726, 1034
Distinguished Conduct Medal —
Notice of Award of 463, 487, 686, 927, 952
Dominion Lands —
70. Order in Council adding regulations to Dominion 17th October, 1914 121
Land Acts respecting entrants to lands in Railway
Belt of British Columbia absent on Military Duty.
136. Order in Council authorizing the issue of free permits 7th December, 1914 216
to cut wood on Dominion Lands.
212. Order in Council amending the regulations under the 8th May, 1915 388
Dominion Lands Act respecting entry of home-
steaders on Active Service.
237. Order in Council amending the regulations under The 19th June, 1915 452
Dominion Lands Act respecting homesteaders in
the Railway Belt of British Columbia on military
duty.
396. Order of the Deputy Governor in Council amending 20th September, 1915 745
regulations under Dominion Lands Act. P.C. 2150.
515. Order in Council protecting entries under the Domi- 9th December, 1915 985
nion Lands Act of persons in Military Service. P.
C. 2888.
Dominion Notes —
7. Order in Council providing for increased issue of 3rd August, 1914 7
Dominion notes.
278. Order in Council suspending the payment in gold of 10th August, 1914 539
Dominion Notes. P.C. 2096.
60. Proclamation under "An Act to conserve the Com- 3rd September, 1914 74
mercial and Financial Interests of Canada. "
Dominions' Gifts^
109. Despatch respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions. . 27th November, 1914 183
176. Despatches respecting gifts of the Dominion and the 14th January, 1915 293
Provinces.
176. Despatches respecting gifts of Dominion and Pro- 1st March, 1915 310
vinces.
182. Despatches respecting gifts of the Dominion and 16th March, 1915 320
Provinces.
190. Despatches respecting the gifts of the Dominion and 13th April, 1915 338
Provinces.
194. Despatches respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions 2l8t April, 1915 344
Dominions Overseas —
109. Despatch respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions. . 27th November, 1914 183
Edmonton —
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 4th November, 1914 146
89. Proclamation establishing Sydney, Regina, Edmonton, 5th November, 1914 148
and Calgary as places for the registration of alien
enemies.
390. Order in Council respecting the Registration of Alien 16th September, 1915 740
Enemies at Edmonton. P.C. 2116.
Egypt Protectorate —
116. Despatch respecting the Protectorate of Egypt 18th December, 1914 192
117. Notice that the French Republic has recognized the 19th December, 1914 192
British Protectorate over Egypt.
166. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the 16th February, 1915 267
Government of Egypt — London Gazelle.
Index.
XXXVll
Electoral Franchise Men on Service — Page.
207. Proclamation of His Majesty the King putting in 5th May, 1915 377
force certain sections of An Act to enable Canadian
Soldiers on Active Military Service during the
present war to Exercise their Electoral Franchise. —
London Gazette.
Emergency —
2. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring that an 3rd August, 1914 2
emergency has arisen. — London Gazette.
Enemies, Loan —
16. By the King a Proclamation notifying that British 5th August, 1914 17
subjects contributing to a loan raised on behaK
of the German Emperor or contracting with the
German Government, will be guilty of high treason,
as adhering to the King's enemies.
28. A Proclamation extending the scope of certain 12th August, 1914 39
existing Proclamations and certain Orders in
Council connected with the war.
88. Extending to the war with Turkey the Proclamations 5th November, 1914 146
and Orders in Council now in force relating to the
war. — London Gazette.
Enemies Ships —
18. Order in Council granting days of grace for departure 5th August, 1914 20
of German ships.
23. Notice respecting reciprocity of Germany in sailing 7th August, 1914 33
of ships. — London Gazette.
28. A Proclamation extending the scope of certain 12th August, 1914. 39
existing Proclamations and certain Orders in
Council connected with the war. — London Gazette.
81. Order in Council granting days of grace for departure 14th August, 1914 44
of Austro-Hungarian ships
33. Notice of reciprocal treatment respecting departure 15th August, 1914 52
of ships by Austria-Hungary — London Gazette.
36. Order in Council confirming order of 14th August, 17th August, 1914 S7
1914, respecting days of grace for departure of
Austro-Hungarian ships.
88. Extending to the war with Turkey the Proclamations 5th November, 1914 146
and Orders in Council now in force relating to the
war. — London Gazette.
Enemy, Trading with (See Trading with the Enemy) —
Espionage —
58. Order in Council prohibiting disclosure of movement 12th September, 1914 93
of forces or military operations.
462. Order in Council amending the Order in Council of 4th November, 1915 888
12th Sept., 1914, prohibiting disclosure of move-
ment of forces or military operations.
Explosives —
51. Order in Council prohibiting the use or possession of 3rd September, 1914 78
fire arms or explosives by alien enemies.
369. Order in Council respecting the transportation of Ex- 12th August, 1915 699
plosives. P.C. 1896.
463. Order in Council respecting the transportation of 4th November, 1915 889
Explosives. P.C. 2397.
529. Order in Council respecting the transportation of Ex- 21st December, 1915 1013
plosives. P.C. 2886.
Exportation Prohibition, Canada —
The Customs Act clauses , App. 63
20. Proclamation prohibiting the export of certain 6th August, 1914 26
commodities.
xxxviii Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
ExpoBTATioN Prohibition, Canada — Continued.
Page.
22. Proclamation prohibiting the exportation of certain
commodities.
34. Proclamation respecting the prohibition of export of
certain commodities.
43. Order in Council respecting the prohibition of exporta-
tion of certain commodities.
79. Order in Council prohibiting the export of certain
commodities.
108. Order in CoimcU respecting the export of certain com-
modities.
110. Order in Council respecting the export of certain
commodities.
129. Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
commodities.
164. Despatch respecting amendment of the Proclamation
of His Majesty of 3rd February, 1915, respecting
the export of certain commodities.
200. Order in Council ConsoUdating Orders respecting the
export of commodities.
222. Order in Council providing for Licenses for export of
wool to prevent same reaching the enemy.
230. Order in Council amending Order of 27th April, 1915,
respecting the export of certain commodities.
262. Order in Council respecting the export of certain
commodities.
396. Order in Coimcil respecting the Export of Certain
Commodities and Amending the Order in Council of
27th April, 1915. P.C. 2188.
397. Order in Council further amending Order in Coimcil
of 27th April, 1915, respecting the Exportation of
Certain Commodities. P.C. 2189.
452. Order in Council respecting the exportation of Certain
Commodities. P.C. 2551.
475. Order in Council respecting the exportation of Certain
Commodities. P.C. 2643.
522. Order in Council respecting the exportation of Certain
Commodities. P.C. 2939.
7th August, 1914 30
15th August, 1914 63
22nd August, 1914 67
29th October, 1914 135
24th November, 1914 183
28th November, 1914 184
23rd January, 1915 209
4th March, 1915 268
27th April, 1915 353
25th May, 1915 407
5th June, 1915 425
12th August, 1915 517
20th September, 1916 746
20th September, 1915 747
30th October, 1915 871
11th November, 1915 915
16th December, 1915 996
Exportation Prohibition, United Kingdom —
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914 app. 182
98. Proclamation prohibiting export of Certain Commo- 10th November, 1915 163
dities. — London Gazette.
107. Order of His Majesty in Council re the export of 20th November, 1914 182
certain Commodities. — London Gazette.
120. Order of His Majesty in Council amending Pro- 23rd December, 1914 195
clamation of the 10th of November, 1914, respecting
the exportation of certain commodities. — London
Gazette.
123. Order of His Majesty in Council further amending 4th January, 1916 200
Proclamation of the 10th November, 1914, respect-
ing the exportation of certain commodities. —
London Gazette.
126. Order of His Majesty in Council further amending 8th January, 1916 203
Proclamation of 10th November, 1914 respecting
the export of certain commodities. — London
Gazette.
151. Proclamation prohibiting under Section 8' of "The 3rd February, 1916 240
Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1879," and
Section One of "The Exportation of Arms Act,
1900," and Section One of "The Customs (Expor-
tation Prohibition) Act, 1914," the exportation
from the United Kingdom of Warlike Stores. —
London Gazette.
160. Order of ] lis Majesty in Council respecting amending 2nd March, 1915 263
the Pn;cian\ation of 3rd February, 1915, respecting
the exiiortalion of certain commodities. — London
Gat Ue.
Index.
Exportation Prohibition, United Kingdom — Continued.
174. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
191. Order of His Majesty in Council amending Orders in
Council and a certain Proclamation under the
Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914. —
London Gazette.
195. Order of His Majesty in Covmcil amending certain
Proclamations and Orders in Council issued under
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914.
London Gazette.
199. Order of His Majesty in Council amending certain
Proclamations and Orders in Council issued under
The Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914.
— London Gazette.
210. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the
Proclamation of 3rd February, 1915, respecting
the exportation of certain commodities. — London
Gazette.
220. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the
Proclamation of 3rd February, 1915, respecting
the exportation of certain commodities. — London
Gazette.
229. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the expor-
tation of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
242. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
245. A Proclamation Relating to the exportation of all
articles to the Netherlands during the present
war. — London Gazette.
257. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
260. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the export
of certain commodities. — London Gazette.
354. Proclamation Prohibiting under section 8 of "The
Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1879," and sec-
tion one of "The Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,"
and section one of "The Customs (Exportation
Prohibition) Act, 1914," and section one of "The
Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,"
the exportation from the United Kingdom of certain
articles. — London Gazette.
358. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
oi Certain Commodities, amending Proclamation of
28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
359. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
of Certain Commodities and further amending
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
366. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Export
of Certain Commodities, and further amending
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
389. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and further amend-
ing the Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London
Gazette.
413. Orders of His Majesty in Council respecting the Ex-
portation of Certain Commodities, and further
amending the Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. —
London Gazette.
418. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
■ tation of Certain Commodities, and further amend-
ing the Proclamation of 28th July, 1915.— London
Gazette.
431. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
portation of Certain Commodities, and further
amending the Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. —
London Gazette.
460. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
XXXIX
Page.
18th March, 1915 290
15th AprU, 1915 340
2l8t AprU, 1915 345
26th April, 1915 351
6th May, 1915 380
20th May, 1915 403
2nd June, 1915 421
24th June, 1915 466
25th June, 1915 479
8th July, 1915 507
19th July, 1915 515
28th July, 1915 653
30th July, 1915 679
3rd August, 1915 681
12th August, 1915 692
16th September, 1915 736
4th October, 1915 772
13th October, 1915 784
19th October, 1915 812
3rd Norember, 1915 884
xl
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Exportation Prohibition, United Kinqdon — Concluded.
491. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
517. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
525. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
640. Order of His Majesty the King respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915. — London Gazette.
Exportation Restriction, United Kingdom —
The Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914 . . . .
416. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Procla-
mation of 25th Jime, 1915, respecting the Exporta-
tion of Certain Commodities. — London Gazette.
478. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Expor-
tation of Certain Commodities amending the Procla-
mation of 25th June, 1915. — London Gazette.
630. Proclamation of His Majesty the King relating to the
Exportation of Certain Articles to Switzerland
during the present War. — London Gazette.
Exporters and Importers —
68. Notice to Importers and Exporters. — London Gazette.
95. Notice to Importers and Exporters. — London Gazette.
198. Notice to Importers and Exporters. — London Gazette . .
Fire Arms —
61. Order in Council prohibiting the use or possession of
fire arms or explosives by alien enemies .
314. Order in Council authorizing the issue of licenses to
alien enemies to have possession of firearms in cer-
tain cases
Page.
24th November, 1915 939
13th December, 1915 988
20th December, 1915 1005
28th December, 1915 1044
App. 191
7th October, 1915 780
15th November, 1915 919
22nd December, 1915 1015
9th October, 1914 113
7th November, 1914 158
26th April, 1915 348
3rd September, 1914 78
26th January, 1915 592
Foreign Coins —
146. Proclamations respecting the value of foreign coins. . . . 2l8t January, 1915 230
Food Supplies —
The Unreasonable Witholding of Food Supplies Act, App. 181
1914.
Foet William —
92. Proclamation establishing Fort WiUiam and Winnipeg 6th November, 1914 163
as places for registration of alien enemies.
91. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 7th November, 1914 152
France —
41. Notice of French Declaration of Contraband of War. — 20th August, 1914 66
London Gazette.
48. Announcement of French Decree respecting the Ist September, 1914 72
Declaration of London. — London Gazette.
142. French Contraband of War. — London Gazette 13th January, 1916 227
518. War OflBce Notice respecting agreement between His 15th December, 1915 990
Majesty's Government and the French Republic
respecting the competence of the Tribunals of their
respective Armies. — London Gazette.
Franchise Electoral for Men on Service—
207. Proclamation of His Majesty the King putting in force
certain sections of An Act to enable Canadian
Soldiers on Active Military Service during the
present war to Exercise their Electoral Franchise. —
London Gazette.
5th May, 1915 377
Index. xli
Franchise Electoral for Men on Service — Continued. Page.
An Act to enable Canadian Soldiers on active Mili-
tary Service, during the present war, to exercise
their Electoral Franchise App. 165
German East Africa —
158. Notice of Blockade of German East Africa. — London 23rd February, 1915 262
Gazette.
German Prize Court Regulations App. 396
Austro-Hungarians Prize Court Regulations App. 418
Germany —
16. By the King a Proclamation notifying that 5th August, 1914 17
British subjects contributing to a loan raised on
behaK of the German Emperor or contracting with
the German Government, will be guilty of high
treason, as adhering to the King's enemies.
18. Order in Council granting days of grace for departure 5th August, 1914 20
of German ships.
23. Notice respecting reciprocity of Germany granting 7th August, 1914 33
days of grace in saiUng of ships. — London Gazette.
24. Proclamation respecting German alien enemies. . . . 7th August, 1914 34
28. Proclamation extending the scope of certain existing 12th August, 1914 39
Proclamations and certain Orders in Council
connected with the war. — London Gazette
32. Proclamation respecting German and Austro-Hun- 15th August, 1914 48
garian alien enemies.
170. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the 11th March, 1915 280
blockade of Germany. — London Gazette.
214. German Decree relating to Contraband of War. — 8th May, 1915 391
London Gazette —
Hague Peace Convention —
Fourth Convention App. 250
Fifth Convention App. 275
Sixth Convention App. 3
Hay, Free Days on Export —
298. Order in Council extending the free time for unloading 27th October, 1914 671
hay for export for His Majesty's Forces. P.C. 2700.
His Majesty the King, Message —
55. Message of His Majesty the King to the Overseas 8th September, 1914 87
Dominion.
438. Message from His Majesty the King 25th October, 1915 830
Honours —
376. Honours.— London Gazette 24th August, 1915 707
Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the
Bath. ^ _
Hughes, Major-General The Honourable Samuel, 24th August, 1915 707
Minister of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of
Canada.
Honours, Foreign —
385. Honours.— London Gazette 10th September, 1915 732
Legion of Honour.
Currie, Colonel (temporary Bridagier-General) Arthur 10th September, 1915 732
William, C.B., Canadian Forces.
Croix d'Offider. _ _
Mitchell, Lieutenant-Colonel James Henry, Canadian 10th September, 1915 766
Forces.
xKi Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
HoNOTTRs, Foreign — Continued. Page.
401. Honours. — London Gazette 24th September, 1915 752
The Order of Saint Vladimir, Srd Class with Swords.
Connaught, Brevet Major His Royal Highness Prince 752
Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert of, K.G., K.T.,
G.C.V.O., C.B., Personal Aide-de-Camp to the
King, 2n(i Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Hanbury-Williams, Major-General Sir John, K.C.V.O., C.M.G 752
471. Honours — Sir Robert Borden granted right to wear 10th November, 1915 908
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. — London
Gazette.
HONOUBS, MnJTARY —
138. Warrant instituting the "Military Cross." — London Gazette. . . 1st Januaiy, 1915 220
239. Members of Canadian Overseas Forces mentioned in despatch. — London Gazette. 454
22nd June, 1915.
Aiken, No. 6771, Pte. M. J., 1st Can. Batt 457
Alexander, Capt. G. M., 16th Can. Batt 458
Armstrong, Lt.-Col. C. J., Can. Engineers 456
Arthur, Capt. C. G., 10th Can. Batt 458
Ballantine, Major J., 4th Can. Batt 457
Bamacal, No. 42244, Battery-Sergeant W., 3rd Can. Art Brigade 456
Bartley, No. 33280, Private A., C.A.M.C 459
Beatty, Major C. H. L., D.S.O., Staff 1st Can. Div 455
Bell, Capt. F. C, C.A.M.C 459
BirchaU, Capt. (temporary Lt.-Col.) A. P. (Royal Fusiliers) (killed), 4th Can. 457
Batt
Bizley, No. 29418, Pte. J. W., 16th Can. Batt 458
Boyle, Lt.-Col. R. L. (died of wounds), 10th Can. Batt 458
Brown, Capt. G. P., C.A.M.C 459
Brown, No. 32713, Sergeant T. M., C.A.M.C 459
Buller, Temporary Lt.-Col. H. C. (Capt. Rifle Bde.), Princess Patricia's Can. Light 456
Infantry.
Burland, Lt.-Col. W. W., 14th Can, Batt 458
Bussel, No. 8603, Sergt. E. W., 2nd Can. Batt 457
Butt, No. 1825, Staff-Sergt. H. G. B., C.A.M.C 459
Campbell, Matron Miss E., C.N.S 459
Carscallen, Major H. G. (11th Battery), 3rd Can. Artillery Bde 455
Chester, No. 28722, Private R. W., C.A.M.C 459
Chetwynd, No. 5301 Company Sergt.-Major G. R. (2nd Field Company), Can. 456
Engineers.
Chisholm, Capt. (temporary Major) H. A., Can. A.M.C., Staff Ist Can. Div. . . 455
Clark, Capt. R. P., Staff, 1st Can. Div 455
Clifford, Capt. E. S., D.S.O., Staff, 1st Can. Div 455
Colquhoun, Lieut. G. W., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 456
Cooke, No. 1822, Quartermaster-Sergeant, G. S., C.A.M.C 459
Cosgrave, Capt. L. V. M. (Brigade Staff), 1st Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Crabbe, Lieut. C. E., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 456
Creelman, Lieut.-Col. J. J. (Brigade Staff), 2nd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Culling, Capt. E. C, 2Qd Can. Batt 457
Currie, Lieut. J. M., 5th Can. Batt 457
Dalton, No. 33047, Pte. J., C.A.M.C 459
Dennistoun, Lieut. J. R., Can. Div. Cyclist Company 456
Donaldson, Capt. A. S., C.A.M.C 459
Duval, Major J. L., C.A.M.C 459
Evans, No. 5087, Second Corporal A. J. L. (1st Field Company), Can. Engineers. . . 456
Farquhar ,Temporary Lieut.-Col F. D., D.S.O. (Major, Coldstream Guards) (killed) 456
Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry.
Farr, No. 33060, Pte. C. J. E., C.A.M.C 459
Flood, No. 27892, Corporal W. J., 16th Can. Batt 458
Ford, Lieut.-Col. F. S. L., C.A.M.C 459
Foster, Lieut.-Col. (temporary Col.) G. LaF., C.A.M.C, Staff Ist Can. Div 454
Fraser, Capt. J. J., C.A.M.C 459
Gault, Major A. H., D.S.O., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 456
Geary, Lieut. H. F. (6th Battery), 2nd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Glover, Capt. J. D. (killed), 4th Can. Batt 457
Godson, Godson, Major G., 16th Can. Batt 458
Gordon-Hall, Major (temporary Lieut.-Col.) G. C. W., Yorkshire Light Infantry. . 455
Staff, Ist Can. Div.
Index. xliii
Honours, Military — Continiced. Page.
Greene, Lieut. E. A. (9th Battery), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 456
Hancock, No. 25908, Company Sergt.-Major A., 14th Can. Batt 458
Hanson, Major E. G. (5th Battery), 2nd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Harbord, Second Lieut, (temporary Lieut.) G. M., Royal Artillery, Div. Artillery, 455
1st Can. Div.
Hardy, Major E. B., C.A.M.C 459
Hart-McHarg, Lieut .-Colonel W. F. R. (killed), 7th Can. Batt 457
Hawkins, No. 25790, Sergt. A. E.. 14th Can. Batt 458
Hayter, Lieut.-Col. R. J. F. (Major, Cheshire Regiment), Staff 1st Can. Div 454
Hay ward. No. 42635, Sergt. J. (Ammunition Column), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade. . 456
Haywood, Lieut. A. K., attached 3rd Can. Batt., C.A.M.C 459
Head, No. 33358, Pte. R. L., C.A.M.C 459
Heath, No. 29524, Corporal G. C. (dead), 16th Can. Batt 458
Hertzberg, Lieut. H. F. H. (2nd Field Company), Can. Engineers 456
Hicks, No. C41445, Corporal A. S. (8th Battery), 2nd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Holoway, No. 33365, Pte. W. J., C.A.M.C 459
Hughes, Lieut.-Col. G. B., Staff, 1st Can. Div 455
Jacobs, No. 40105, Sergt. M. (Brigade Staff), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 456
Jeffrey, No. 24001, Regimental Sergt.-Major (temporary Lieut.) J., 13th Can. Batt . 458
Jones, No. 9517, Sergt. W. E., 1st Can. Batt 456
Keith, No. 27001, Regimental Sergt.-Major J., 16th Can. Batt 458
Kemmis-Betty, Lieut.-Col. H., Staff, 1st Can. Div 455
Kerr, No. 27210, Private M. K., 16th Can. Batt 458
Kilburn, Capt. F. C, 1st Can. Div. Signal Company 456
Kimmins, Major A. E., 1st Can. Batt 456
King, Major W. B. (10th Battery), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Kinsell, No. 032773, Sergt. J. G. (attached No. 3 Field Ambulance), Can. A.S.C. . . 458
Laing, No. 262, Sergt. H., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 456
Lambarde, Major F. F. (Reserve of Officers), Divisional Artillery, 1st Can. Div. . . 455
Lamplough, No. 40106, Corporal L. A. (1st Battery) (killed), 1st Can. Artillery 455
Brigade .
Leckie, Lieut.-Col. R. G. E., 16th Can. Batt 458
Leishman, No. 33099, Pte. W. M., C.A.M.C 459
Lipsett, Temporary Lieut.-Col. L. J., (Major Royal Irish Regiment), 8th Can. Batt . 457
Lisney, No. 33387, Pte. F. L., C.A.M.C 459
Lister, Major F. A., 1st Can. Divisional Signal Company 456
Loomis, Lieut.-Col. F. O. W., 13th Can. Batt 458
Lyne-Evans, Capt. J. H., 3rd Can. Batt 457
MacBrien, Capt. (temporary Lieut.-Col.) J. H., Stafif 1st Can. Div. 455
Macphail, Capt. A. (1st Field Company), Can. Engineers 456
Marks, Driver F. T., Divisional Artillery, 1st Can. Div 455
Marshall, Major W. R., 16th Can. Batt 458
Matthews, Major H. H., 8th Can. Batt 457
McCuaig, Major D. R., 13th Can. Batt 458
McDonald, No. 33394, Lance-Corporal W., C.A.M.C 459
McGibbon, Capt. R. H., C.A.M.C 459
Mclvor, No. 13760, Pte. N., 5th Can. Batt 457
McKillip, Capt. T. H., C.A.M.C 459
McKay, No. 32979, Sergt. J. W. (dead), C.A.M.C 459
McLaren, Major J. (killed), 10th Can. Batt 458
McLeod, Lieut. N. G. M., 8th Can. Batt 457
McPherson, Lieut.-Col. D. W., C.A.M.C 469
McQueen, Capt. J. D., C.A.M.C 459
Meighen, Lieut.-Col. F. S., 14th Can. Batt 458
Merritt, Capt. C. M. (killed), 16th Can. Batt 458
Milborne, No. 33259, Staff-Sergeant, A. J. B., C.A.M.C 459
Millen, No. 33408, Private A., C.A.M.C 459
Minchin, No. 29047, Lance-Corporal A. W., 16th Can. Batt 458
Minns, No. 9342, Lance-Corporal E. H., 3rd Can. Batt 457
Mitchell, Lieut.-Col. J. H. (Brigade Staff), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Moore, No. 6712, Pte. G., 1st Can. Batt 457
Niven, Lieut. H. W., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 456
Norsworthy, Major E. C. (killed), 13th Can. Batt 458
Odium, No. 16608, Corporal J. W. (killed), 7th Can. Batt 457
Odium, Major V. W., 7th Can. Batt 457
Papineau, Lieut. T. M., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 456
Parks, Capt. J. H., 1st Can. Batt 456
Payne, No. 478, Lance-Corporal J. A. N. (missing), 8th Can. Batt 457
Pobjoy, No. 24362, Corporal H., Divisional Artillery, 1st Can. Div 455
xliv Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Honours, Military — Continued. Page.
Pope, Capt. E. W., Staff, Ist Can. Div 455
Pragnell, Major G. S. T., 5th Can. Batt 457
Ramsden, Lieut. A. G. F., Royal Field Artillery, Special Reserve, Divisional Artil- 455
lery, 1st Can. Div.
Richardson, Nursing Sister Miss M. P., Can. Nursing Service 459
Ridgwell, No. 5591, Sergt.-Major S. A., Can. Engineers 456
Robertson, No. 1058, Regimental Sergt.-Major W. M. (missing), 8th Can. Batt 457
Rogers, No. 33616, Corporal G., 4th Can. Batt 457
Romer, brevet Lieut.-Col. (temporary Col.) C. F., C.B., Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 455
Staff, 1st Can. Div.
Ross, Lieut.-Col. A. E., C.A.M.C 459
Rotsey, No. 33442, Staff-Sergt. A. E., C.A.M.C 459
Ryerson, Lieut. A. C. (Ammunition Column), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 456
Savage, Lieut. H. M. (7th Battery), 2nd Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Scrandrett, Lieut. J. H. (12th Battery), 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 456
Scott, Lieut. J. M., 8th Can. Batt 457
Sharman, No. 36210, Pte. J. D., C.A.S.C 458
Shillington, Lieut.-Col. A. T., C.A.M.C 459
Shipman, No. 10940, Pte. E., 4th Can. Batt 457
Shirley, No. C41314, Corporal S. (7th Battery) (killed), 2nd Can. Artillery Brigade . 455
Simson, Lieut.-Col. A. W., C.A.S.C 458
Smith, No. 32758, Sergt. W. B., C.A.M.C 459
Smith-Rewse, Temporary Lieut. M. B. W. (killed), 8th Can. Batt 457
Stewart, No. 33461, Pte. H. G., C.A.M.C 459
Stone, Capt. E. L., C.A.M.C 459
Tompkins, No. 33470, Pte. C. B 459
Trainor, No. 24061, Company Sergt.-Major J., 13th Can. Batt 458
Trottier, No. 32922, Pte. E., C.A.M.C 459
Turner, Capt. A. G., 2nd Can. Batt 457
Turner, No. 45006, Sergt, G. R. (3rd Field Company), Can. Engineers 456
Tuxford, Lieut.-Col. G. S., 5th Can. Batt 457
Ware, Capt. F. B., Staff, 1st Can. Div 455
Watson, Lieut.-Col. D., 2nd Can. Batt 457
Watt, Lieut.-Col. W. L., C.A.M.C 459
Webb, Lieut. R. H., Can. Army Service Corps 458
White, Capt. D. A. (2nd Battery), 1st Can. Artillery Brigade 455
Wildgoose, No. 42423, Battery-Sergeant-Major R. (9th Battery), 3rd Can. Artil-
lery Brigade. ' 456
Wood, Lieut.-Col. (temporary Col.) T. F. B., Royal Artillery, Staff, Ist Can. Div. . 455
Wright, No. 11187, Private F. L., 4th Can. Batt 457
Wright, Major G. B. (3rd Field Company) (killed), Can. Engineers 456
Youldon, No. 33214, Pte. J. G., C.A.M.C 459
240. Honours conferred on members of Canadian Overseas 23rd June, 1915 460
Forces. — London Gazette.
Companions of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: —
Burstall, Lieut.-Col. (temporary Brigadier-General) Henry Edward, Divisional 460
Artillery, 1st Can. Div.
Currie, Col. (temporary Brigadier-General) Arthur William, 2nd Can. Infantry 460
Brigade.
Foster, Lieut.-Col. and temporary Col. Gilbert Lafayette, Can. Army Medical. . . . 460
Corps.
Mercer, Col. (temporary Brigadier-General) Malcolm Smith, 3rd Can. Infantry 460
Brigade.
Turner, Col. (temporary Brigadier-General) Richard Ernest William ,V.C., D.S.O., 460
Ist Can. Infantry Brigade.
Companions of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George: —
Ford, Lieut.-Col. Frederick Samuel Lampson, Can. Army Medical Corps 461
Leckie, Lieut.-Col. Robert Gihnour Edwards, 16th Can. Batt 461
Victoria Cross: —
Fisher, No. 24066, Lance-Corporal Frederick, 13th Can. Batt 462
Hall, No. 1539, Colour-Sergeant Frederick William, 8th Can. Batt 461
Scrimger, Captain Francis Alexander Caron, Can. Army Medical Service, Medical
Officer, 14th Batt., Royal Montreal Regiment 461
Decoration of the Royal Red Cross: —
Campbell, Matron Miss E., Canadian Nursing Service 462
Index. xlv
Honours, Military — Continued. Page.
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order: —
Arthur, Capt. G. G., 10th Can. Batt ; 463
Ballantyne, Major J., 4th Can. Batt 462
Burland, Lieut.-Col. W. W., 14th Can. Batt 462
Chisholm, Capt. (temporary Major) H. A., Can. Army Medical Corps 463
Godson-Godson, Major G., 16th Can. Batt 462
Hughes, Lieut.-Col. G. B., 1st Can. Div. Staff 462
Kemmis-Betty, Lieut.-Col. H., Ist Can. Div. Staff 462
King, Major W. B. M., 10th Battery, 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 462
Lister, Major F. A., Can. Divisional Signal Company 462
Loomis, Lieut.-Col. F. O. W., 13th Can. Batt 462
MacBrien, Capt. (temporary Lieut.-Col.) J. H., 1st Can. Division Staff 463
Macphail, Capt. A., 1st Field Company, Can. Engineers 463
• Marshall, Major W. R., 15th Can. Batt 462
Mathews, Major H. H., 8th Can. Batt 463
McKillip, Capt. T. H., Can. Army Medical Corps 463
Parks, Capt. J. H., Ist Can. Batt 463
Pragnell, Major G. S. T., 5th Can. Batt 463
Military Cross: —
Alexander, Capt. G. M., 15th Can. Batt 463
Crabbe, Lieut. C. E., Princess Patricia's Can. Light Infantry 463
HayTvood, Capt. A. K., Can. Army Medical Corps, attached 3rd Can. Batt 463
Hertzberg, Lieut. H. F. H., 2nd Field Company, Can. Engineers 463
Jeffrey, No. 24001, Regimental Sergeant-Major J., 13th Can. Batt 463
Lyne Evans, Capt. H. J., 3rd Can. Batt 463
McLeod, Lieut. N. G. M., 8th Can. Batt 463
Scandrett, Lieut. J. G., 12th Battery, 3rd Can. Artillery Brigade 463
Scott, Lieut. J. M., 8th Can. Batt • 463
Turner, Capt. A. G., 2nd Can. Batt 463
Webb, Lieut. R. H., Can. Army Service Corps 463
Distinguished Conduct Medal: —
Adams, 5615, Pte. H. M., Can. Signal Company 463
Adamson, 9067, Acting Sergeant S. L., 3rd Can. Batt 463
Allen, 19616, Lance-Corporal G. W., 10th Can. Batt 463
Batchelor, 22844, Pte. C. W., 2nd Can. Batt 463
Birdseye, 22846, Pte. E. W., 2nd Can. Batt 463
Bloxham, 19491, Pte. C. H., 10th Can. Batt 464
Brown, 32713, Sergeant T. M., Can. Army Medical Corps 463
Calder, 27155, Sergeant J. M., 15th Can. Batt 464
Casstles, 5646, Corporal E., Can. Signal Company '. 464
Clifton, 48009, Sergeant-Major A. E., Can. Army Medical Corps 464
Dougall, 28874, Sergeant J., 16th Can. Batt 464
Dryden, 16420, Sergeant W. H., 7th Can. Batt 464
Duncan, 23262, Pte. W., Can. Signal Company 464
Highstone, 7980, Pte. A. S., 2nd Can. Batt 464
Ives, 9862, Sergeant P., 3rd Can. Batt 464
Joslin, 21855, R. W., 5th Can. Batt 464
Kaye, 10857, Pte. A. W., 4th Can. Batt 464
Kennedy, 5696, Corporal B. E., Can. Signal Company 464
Lunn, 29519, Sergeant C, 16th Can. Batt 464
MacArtair, 28776, Pte. A., Can. Signal Company 464
Macdonald, 30004, Sergeant J., Can. Divisional Train 464
Mallette, 26354, Pte. J. R., 14th Can. Batt 464
McGuire, 8569, Pte. T., 2nd Can. Batt 464
MuUins, 16576, Pte. T. N., 7th Can. Batt 464
Pate, 30115, Driver S. A., Can. Divisional Train 464
Pearless, 16246, Sergeant H. N., 7th Can. Batt 464
Price, 26648, Company Sergeant-Major, (now Lieut.) C. B., 14th Can. Batt 464
Quigley, 21190, Pte. H. S., 2nd Infantry Brigade Staff, Canadian Contingent 464
Ross, 19910, Corporal T. O., 10th Can. Batt 464
Schultz, 19637, Corporal S., 10th Can. Batt 464
Walters, 508, Pte. H., 8th Can. Batt 464
Whitla, 7097, Lance-Corporai W., 1st Can. Batt 464
White, 13204, Pte. G. A., 5th Can. Batt 464
251. Honours conferred on members of Can. Overseas 29th June, 1915 486
Forces. — London Gazette.
xlri Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
MiUTABT Honours — CorUimied. Paco:.
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order: —
McCuaig, Major Douglas Rykert, 13th Can. Batt 486
Wright, Major Gordon Brooks, 3rd Field Company, Canadian Engineers 486
Military Cross: —
Otway, Lieut. Herbert Francis, The Prince of Wales' Leinster Regiment (Royal 487
Canadians), Army Cyclist Corps.
252. Notice of award of Distinguished Conduct Medal to 30th June, 1915 487
members of the Canadian Forces. — London Gazette.
Adams, 5615, Pte. H. M., Canadian Signal Company 487
Adamson, 9067, Acting Sergeant S. L., 3rd Can. Batt 487
Allan, 19616, Lance-Corporal G. W., 10th Can. Batt 488
Batchelor, 22844, Pte. C. W., 2nd Can. Batt 488
Birdseye, 22846, Pte. R. W., 2nd Can. Batt 488
Bloxham, 19491, Pte. C. H., 10th Can. Batt 488
Brown, 32713, Sergeant T. M., No. 1 Field Ambulance, Can. Army Medical Corps. 488
Calder, 27155, Sergeant J. M., 15th Can. Batt 488
Casement, 5077, Lance-Corporal R. J., 1st Field Company, Canadian Engineers. . . 488
Casstles, 5646, Corporal E., Can. Signal Company 488
Clifton, 48009, Sergeant-Major (formerly Quartermaster-Sergeant Royal Artillery) 488
A. E., Can. Army Medical Corps.
Cowell, 13357, Pte. J. D., 5th Can. Batt 489
Danson, 46799, Pte. H., 13th Can. Batt 489
Dougall, 28874, Sergeant J., 16th Can. Batt 489
Dr>'den, 16420, Sergeant W. H., 7th Can. Batt 489
Duncan, 23262, Pte. W., Can. Signal Company 489
Highstone, 7980, Pte. A. S., 2nd Can. Batt 489
Ives, 9862, Sergeant P., 3rd Can. Batt 489
Joslyn, 21855, Pte. R. W., 5th Can. Batt. 489
Kays, 10857, Sergeant A. W., 4th Can. Batt 489
Kennedy, 5696, Corporal B. E., Can. Signal Company 489
Lunn, 29519, Sergeant C, 16th Can. Batt 490
MacArtair, 28776, Pte. A., Can. Signal Company 490
MacDonald, 30004, Sergeant J., Can. Divisional Train 490
Mallette, 26354, Pte. J. R., 14th Can. Batt 490
McGuire, 8569, Pte. T., 2nd Can. Batt 490
Mullins, 16576, Pte. T. M., 7th Can. Batt 490
Pate, 30115, Driver S. A., Can. Divisional Train 490
Fearless, 16246, Sergeant H. N., 7th Can. Batt 490
Price, 26648, Company Sergeant-Major (now Lieutenant) C. B., 14th Can. Batt. . 490
Ross, 19910, Corporal T. O., 10th Can. Batt 490
Schultz, 19637, Corporal S., 10th Can. Batt 490
Turner, 33191, Pte. F., Can. Army Medical Corps 491
Wakelin, 6972, Lance-Corporal F. B., 1st Can. Batt 491
Walters, 508, Pte. H., 8th Can. Batt 491
White, 13204, Pte. G. A., 5th Can. Batt 491
Whitla, 7097, Lance-Corporal W., 1st Can. Batt 491
261. Notice of Award of Military Cross. — London Gazette.. 24th July, 1915 516
McCormick, Second Lieutenant Lawrence Hilgrove, 1st Battalion, The Prince of 516
Wales' Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) (formerly Captain 3rd Battalion.)
361. Notice of Award of Distinguished Conduct Medal. — 5th August, 1915 686
LoTidon Gazette.
Baker, C. 42059, Corporal (Lieutenant) R. F., 3rd Brigade, Canadian Artillery. . . 68«
Bushby, 51068, Private E. J., Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 686
Donaldson, C. 40330, Sergeant-Major J. W. A., Ist Brigade, Canadian Artillery. . . 686
Inkster, 1593, Private G., Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 687
James, C. 40665, Gunner A. W., 3rd Brigade, Canadian Artillerv 687
Jordon, 1199, Sergeant W., Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 687
Milburn, C. 41434, Quartermaster-Sergeant A . R., 2nd Brigade, Canadian Artillery . 687
Olsen, C. 41055, Corporal O. C, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Artillery 687
Ritchie, C. 40870, Corporal A. B., 1st Brigade, Canadian Artillery 687
Scott, 640, Sergeant L., Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 687
Stevens, 1298, Corporal B., Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 687
Wilkinson, C. 40085, Gunner H. E., 1st Brigade, Canadian Artillery 688
375. Notice of Award of Victoria Cross. — London Gazette . . 24th August, 1916 706
Campbell, Lieutenant Frederick William, Ist Canadian Battalion 707
377. Honours conferred on members of the Canadian Over- 25th August, 1916 708
seas ForcM. — London Guutte:
Index. xlvii
Military Honours — Contintied. Page.
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order: —
Anderson, Captain Stanley John, 5th Can. Infantry Battalion 708
Morison, Captain Frank, 16th Can. Infantry Battalion 708
Nash, Captain John Foster Paton, 5th Can. Infantry Battalion 708
Smith, Captain Stanley Alwyn, No. 3 Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical 708
Corps.
Military Cross: —
Craig, Lieutenant Charles Stuart, 4th Battery, Ist Canadian Field Artillery 709
MacDonald, Lieutenant Donald John, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) . 709
Sprinks, Lieutenant William Disraeli (Brigade Grenadier Officer), 1st Canadian 709
Infantry Brigade.
The Honour of St. Stanislas, Srd Class, with Swords: —
Ormond, Major Daniel Mawat, 10th Canadian Infantry Battalion 710
The Order of St. Anne, 4th Class, inscribed "For Valour in War:" —
McLean, Lieutenant Victor Alexander, 16th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Cana- 710
dian Scottish).
Cross of the Order of St. George, Srd Class: —
Bushby, 51068, Private John, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 710
Gardner, 8631, Sergeant Edward, 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion 710
Hudson, 5679, Corporal Heron, 1st Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Contin- 710
gent.
Cross of the Order of St. George, 4ih Class: —
Barras, 7117, Private William Edward, 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion 710
Birch, 29900, Quartermaster-Sergeant Geo. Russel, 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade. 710
Brown, 32713, Sergeant Tyler Morris, No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance 710
Cotton, C. 41034, Bombardier (now Lieutenant) Charles Colton, 5th Battery, 2nd 710
Canadian Artillery Brigade.
Elliott, 11317, Acting Sergeant Thomas, 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion 710
Graveley, 9062, Lance-Corporal William Kenneth, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion 710
Marchant, 22900, Lance-Corporal Joseph Stanley, 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
May, 5601, Company Sergeant-Major Herbert Tru, Canadian Divisional Signal 711
Company.
Mclntyre, 5154, Lanoe-Corporal Harold Perley, 1st Field Company, Canadian 711
Engineers .
Nuttall, 729, Private Ernest, 8th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Weeks, 16241, Sergeant Herbert Henry, 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Worrall, 25669, Sergeant Richard, 14th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Medal of St. George, 1st Class: —
Campbell, 24583, Corporal James J., 13th Canadian Infantrj^ Battalion 711
Good, Sergeant-Major (now Lieutenant) Robert Goodwin, 10th Canadian Infantry
Battalion. 711
Medal of St. George, 2nd Class: —
Barnacal, C. 42244, Sergeant William, 11th Battery, 3rd Canadian Artillery Brigade 711
Johnston, 13821, Sergeant Joseph, 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Kerry, C. 42001, Battery Sergeant-Major Herbert George, 4th Battery, 1st Cana- 711
dian Artillery Brigade.
Key, 24789, Corporal Robert, 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Medal of St. George, Srd Class: —
Barette, 26284, Private Armand, 14th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Borrie, 45049, 2nd Corporal Wilfrid John, 3rd Field Company, Canadian Engineers. 711
Broomfield, 19103, Private Daniel James, 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Crawford, 21584, Corporal William M., 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion 711
Dunham, 22046, Private Arthur W., Canadian Divisional Cyclist Company 712
Percy, 9101, Private Andrew, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion 712
Turner, 33191, Private Frank, No. 2 Canadian Field Ambulance 712
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Honours, Military — Continued. Page.
Medal of Sf. George, 4th Class: —
Aitken, 1944, Private George Taylor, Canadian Divisional Cavalry Squadron 712
Barton, 31083, Driver George, No. 2 Company, Canadian Divisional Train 712
Farmer, 16425, Private John, 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion 712
McCrimmon, 6245, Private Hugh Wissland, 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion 712
Reid, 24291, Corporal Frank Joseph, 13th Canadian Infantry Battalion 712
Sheppard, 10865, Private Arthur, 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion 712
Stewart, 5753, Private Hugh Ronald, 1st Canadian Divisional Signal Company.. . . 712
Thornton, 1616, Lance-Corporal James, 8th Canadian Infantry Battalion 712
Tomkins, 33470, Private Charles Bernard, No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance 712
383. Military Honours. — London Gazette 6th September, 1915 726
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order: —
Hasketh, Major James Arthur, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) 726
Distinguished Conduct Medal: —
Cameron, 33303, Private H. T., No. 3 Field Ambulance, 1st Canadian Division. . . 727
Collins, 1517, Squadron Sergeant-Major G. S., Lord Strathcona's Horse 727
Gledhill, 6920, Private E., 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion 728
Hart, 10538, Lance-Sergeant W. E., 4th Canadian Infantry Battalion 728
Hay, 601, Colour-Sergeant J., 8th Canadian Infantry Battalion 728
Hester, 12605, Private E. H., 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion 728
Hobday, 63983, Corporal S. G., 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion 729
King, 19589, Lance-Corporal H. W., 10th Canadian Infantry BattaUon 729
Macdonald, 860, Sergeant J., Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 730
McKie, 12877, Private J. W., 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion 730
Mote, 9389, Sergeant G. A., 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion 730
Owen, 6409, Acting Company Sergeant-Major C, 1st Canadian Infantry 730
Battalion.
Palmer, 19617, Corporal J. E., 10th Canadian Infantry Battalion 731
Vincent, 6861, Private H., 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion 731
388. Military Honours. — London Gazette 15th September, 1915 735
Military Cross: —
Niven, Captain Hugh Wilderspin, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry .... 735
Distinguished Conduct Medal: —
Pym, No. 221, Corporal J. S., Royal Canadian Dragoons 735
401. Honours. — London Gazette 24th September, 1915 752
Honorary Captain: —
Shergold, Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Charles, Royal Canadian 752
Engineers.
427. Military Honours. — London Gazette 15th October, 1915 803
Brevet Colonel: —
Lotbiniere, Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary) (Brigadier-General) A. C. de L. Joly de, 803
C.S.I., C.I.E., Royal Engineers.
483. Military Honours.— London Gazette 16th November, 1915 927
Distinguished Conduct Medal: —
Wythe, A-24081, Private A. H. V., 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion 928
484. Military Honours. — London Ga?ette 18th November, 1915 928
Victoria Cross: —
Anderson, Lieutenant John Gibson, 5th Canadian Inf antiy Battalion 928
Northover, Lieutenant Albert William, 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion 929
495. Honours. — London Gazette 27th November, 1915 947
Order of St. Vladimir, Srd Class, with Crossed Swords and Ribband Bow: —
Hanbury-Williams, Major-General Sir John, K.C.V.O., C.M.G., Order of St. 948
Vladimir, 4th Class, with Crossed Swords and Ribband Bow.
497. Military Honours. — London Gazette 29th November, 1915 952
Distinguished Conduct Medal: —
Compton, No. 73741, Private H. B., 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion 952
Ryer, No. 69805, Sergeant W. C, 26th Canadian Infantry Battalion 953
510. Military Honours. — London Gazette 7th December, 1915 974
Index. xlix
HoNOtJKS, Military. — Concluded. PAait.
Military Cross: —
Cosgrove, Lieutenant John Robert, Ist Field Company, Canadian Engineers 974
534. Military Honours. — London Gazette 23rd December, 1915 1034
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order: —
Costigan, Captain Charles Telford, 10th Canadian Infantry Battalion 1035
Holmes, Lieutenant William Dumbledon, 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion 1035
McIUree, Lieutenant John Raymond, 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion 1035
Odium, Lieutenant-Colonel Victor Wentworth, 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion. . 1034
Military Cross: —
Wrightson, Lieutenant Archibald, 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion 1036
Horses, Transportation of —
300. Order in Council suspending the restrictions imposed 4th November, 1914 574
by section 544 of The Criminal Code upon the trans-
portation of horses. P.C. 2779.
Hospital Commission —
341. Order in Council appointing a " Hospital Com- 30th June, 1915 627
mission." P.C. 1540.
420. Orders in Council Establishing the " Military Hospital 14th October, 1915 788
Commission." P.C. 2412.
Hospital Funds —
504. Order in Council authorizing a payment to the Anglo- 3rd December, 1915. 965
Russian Hospital Fund. P.C. 2852.
Immigration —
294. Order in Council respecting Immigration to British 26th September, 1914 566
Columbia. P.C. 2455.
161. Order in Council respecting Chinese immigration. — 2nd March, 1915 264
172. Order in Council prohibiting the landing of certain 13th March, 1915 284
classes of immigrants at certain ports.
372. Order in Council respecting Chinese Immigration. 18th August, 1915 704
P.C. 1915.
409. Order in Council prohibiting the landing of certain 30th September, 1915 763
classes of Immigrants at Certain Ports. P.C. 2295.
513. Order in Council respecting Chinese Immigration 8th December, 1915 981
during the war. P.C. 2889.
Importation Prohibition, Canada —
398. Order in Council respecting the Importation of Unset 20th September, 1915 748
Diamonds. P.C. 2191.
Importation Prohibition, United Kingdom —
356. A Proclamation for Prohibiting the Importation of 28th July, 1915 673
Unset Diamonds into the United Kingdom. — Lon-
don Gazette.
498. A Proclamation for Prohibiting the Importation of 30th November, 1915 953
machine tools into the United Kingdom. — Londm
Gazette.
Importers and Exporters (See Exporters and Importers).
Industrial Commission —
432. Order in Council and Commission appointing Indus- 19th October, 1915 815
trial Commission approved by Order in Council, *
28th June, 1915. P.C. 2436- P.C. 1517.
496. Orders in Council providing for the appointment of a 27th November, 1915 948
Commission to make inquiries respecting the supply
and sufficiency of war materials required for the
production of munitions. P.C. 2755, P.C. 2806.
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Inland Revenue Stamps — Page.
332. Order in Council providing remuneration to post- 30th April, 1915 612
masters and others vending Inland Revenue Stamps.
P.C. 849.
Inbtjkance —
See also Despatches in Appendix B.
53. Despatch covering regulations respecting War Risks.. 4th September, 1914 81
67. Furtner despatch respecting War Risks 10th September, 1914 92
71. Further despatch respecting War Risks 23rd October, 1914 122
112. Despatch respecting War Risks 2nd December, 1914 187
Invention, Patents op — See Patents of Invention. —
Italy —
238. Itahan Prize Court. — London Gazette 2l8t June, 1915 453
254. Itahan Contraband of War. — London Gazette 5th July, 1915 500
255. Itahan decree respecting the Declaration of London. — 5th July, 1915 503
London Gazette.
364. British Owned Cargo on Austrian Vessels Detained in 9th August, 1915 691
Italy. — London Gazette.
430. Notice respecting British-owned Cargo on Austrian 18th October, 1915 806
vessels detained in Italy. — London Gazette.
441. Italian Prize Court.— Lorwion Gazette 27th October, 1915 835
476. Notice respecting the Requisitioning of Foreign Ves- 11th November, 1915 915
sels in Italian Ports. — London Gazette.
Japan —
46. Notice of Japanese blockade of Kiao-Chau. — London 29th August, 1914 71
Gazette.
Lands, Dominion —
See Dominion Lands.
License to Trade with Enemt —
90. Order in Council respecting license to trade with the 6th November, 1914 150
enemy.
Liquor Control —
The Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations app. 493
Orders of the Central Board app. 501
Liquor Traffic —
233. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Regu- 10th June, 1915 431
lations under the Defence of the Realm Act, 1914. —
London Gazette.
London, Declaration of —
(See Declaration of London).
Mariners, Notice —
See Notice to Mariners.
Medical Act, 1886 —
232. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring the Pro- 10th June, 1915 430
vince of Saskatchewan a Separate British
Possession for the purposes of the Medical Act,
1886, and declaring the Second Part of that Act to
apply to that Province. — London Gazette.
367. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring the Pro- 12th August, 1915 696
vince of Ontario a Separate British Possession for
purposes of the Medical Act, 1886, and declaring
the second part of that Act to apply to that
Province. — London Gazette.
Index. li
Merchants Shipping Act — Page.
499. Order of His Majesty in Council postponing the com- 30th November, 1915. . . . . 954
ing into operation of the Merchants Shipping (Con-
vention) Act, 1914. — London Gazette.
Message of His Majesty the King —
See His Majesty the King, Message.
Military Cross —
138. Warrant instituting the "Mihtary Cross." — London 1st January, 1915 220
Gazette.
261. Notice of Award of Mihtary Cross. — London Gazette. . . 24th July, 1915 516
Militia General Orders —
173. Militia General Orders 15th March, 1915 285
183. Militia General Orders 1st April, 1915 322
479. Militia General Orders, 1915 15th November, 1915 920
Militia Pay and Allowances —
See Pay and Allowances.
Militia Training and Active Service —
272. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia 5th August, 1914 534
to call out Active Militia to complete training. P.C.
2040.
275. Order in Council authorizing the calling out of parts 6th August, 1914 536
of the Militia as required for active service. P.C.
2068.
Mining Claims —
76. Order in Council extending time to comply with 28th October, 1914 129
mining regulations by persons in active service.
Mining Regulations —
404. Order in Council amending Mining Regulations. 25th September, 1915 755
P.C. 2258.
Mobilization —
274. Order in Council authorizing the mobilization of 6th August, 1914 535
Volunteers for Overseas Service. P.C. 2067.
302. Order in Council authorizing further mobilization of 7th November, 1914 577
Overseas Forces. P.C. 2831.
344. Order in Council respecting further mobilization of the 8th July, 1915 631
Overseas Forces. P.C. 1593.
454. Order in Council providing for further mobilization of 30th October, 1915 874
Overseas Forces. P.C. 2559.
Money Orders —
See Postal Money Orders.
Montenegrin Reservists —
312. Order in Council respecting Montenegrin Reservists. 2l8t January, 1915 688
P.C. 142.
Montreal —
83. Proclamation estabhshing Montreal as a place for the 31st October, 1914 140
registration of alien enemies.
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 31st October, 1914 145
334. Order in Council appointing a Registrar of Alien 18th May, 1915 616
Enemies at Montreal. P.C. 1122.
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MORATORITJM-
French app.
The Postponement of payment Act, 1914 app.
Munition Workers —
323. Order in Council respecting Canadian Engineers for
munition work in the United Kingdon.- P.C. 454.
Munitions Act —
236. Order of His Majesty in Council under The Munitions 16th June, 1915
Act, 1915. — London Gazette.
346. A Proclamation under the Munitions of War Act, 1915. 13th July, 1915
— London Gazette
National Register —
The National Registration Act, 1915 app.
Naval General Service Medal —
365. Naval General Service Medal. — London Gazette 10th August, 1915
Naval Reserves —
1. Royal Naval Reserves called out 2nd August, 1914
3. Proclamation calling Naval Reserves. — London Gazette 3rd Augiist, 1914
4. Proclamation calling Naval Reserve Officers. — 3rd August, 1914
London Gazette.
Page.
140
177
3rd March, 1915 602
449
636
483
692
1st August, 1914...
1st August, 1914.
4th August, 1914.
4th August, 1914.
Naval Service, Canadian —
130. Order in Council respecting Regulations for discipline
of the Naval Volunteer Force.
268. Order in Council providing pay for the Naval Volun-
teer Force. P.C. 1979.
13. Order in Council placing Canadian Naval Vessels at
disposal of Royal Navy.
14. Order in Council placing Naval Forces on Active
Service.
131. Order in Council placing Submarines at disposal of the 7th August, 1914
Royal Navy.
132. Order in Council establishing rates of extra pay for 21st August, 1914
service in Submarines.
280. Order in Council providing extra pay for men in Sub- 21st August, 1914 . . . .
marine Service. P.C. 2175.
133. Order in Council establishing rates of pay and allow- 29th August, 1914. . . .
ances for Petty Qfficers and Men volunteering for
War Service.
282. Order in Council providing rates of pay of men in the 29th August, 1914. . . .
Naval Service. P.C. 2251.
72. Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve 24th October, 1914. . .
111. Order in Council repecting separation allowance to 28th November, 1914.
families of members of Naval Servica. P.C. 2960.
162. Order in Council establishing the rank of Mate in the 3rd February, 1915.. . .
Naval Service.
157. Order in Council establishing new ranks in the Royal 18th February, 1915...
Canadian Navy.
165. Order in Council approving of regulations of the 6th March, 1915
Canadian Naval Service.
326. Order in Council naming "Competent Naval Authori- 25th March, 1915 . . . .
ties." P.C. 625
185. Order in Council establishing ratings for rangetakers 13th April, 1915
in the Royal Canadian Nav\'.
186. Order in Council establishing allowances to the Royal 13th April, 1915
Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve.
221. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance of 20th May, 1915
men on service in H.M.C. Navy.
335. D^atch respecting the cost of maintenance of H.M. 26th May, 1915
Cf. Ships Cfo-operatng with H. M. Ships.
337. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation 24th June, 1915
allowance for motnerless child. P.C. 58-1470
210
527
14
15
211
211
541
212
543
123
184
252
261
269
606
328
329
406
617
622
Index.
liii
Naval Service, Canadian — Continued.
244. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance of
the members of the Naval Service.
349. Order in Council respecting the maintenance of His
Majesty's Canadian Ships co-operating with His
Majesty's Ships. P.C. 1657.
351. Order in Council approving of pensions to members of
Naval Service. P.C. 1712 '.
392. Naval Service Pay for Coding Duties. P.C. 93-2151.
403. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Pay. P.C
2267.
426. Regulations for the appointment of Assistant Pay-
masters as Assistant Paymasters-in-Charge, R.C.N.
628. Order in Council amending the Order in Council of 1st
August, 1914, adopting regulations for the govern-
ment of the Naval Volunteer Force. P.C. 3009.
Page.
24th June, 1915 478
16th July, 1915 644
21st July, 1915 646
17th September, 1915 742
25th September, 1915 753
15th October, 1915 803
21st December, 1915 1011
Navigation, AsRiAii —
59. Order in Council respecting Aerial Navigation 17th September, 1914 96
73. Order in Council amending order of 17th September, 24th October, 1914 124
1914, respecting Aerial Navigation.
Navy, Men —
5. Proclamation extending services of time-expired men 3rd August, 1914 6
in Navy. — London Gazette.
Netherlands —
245. A Proclamation Relating to the exportation of all 25th June, 1915
articles to the Netherlands during the present war.
London Gazette.
416. Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Procla- 7th October, 1915
mation of 25th 1915 respecting the exportation of
certain commodities
478. Order of His Majesty in Coimcil respecting the ex- 15th November, 1915....
portation of Certain Commodities, amending the
Proclamation of 25th June, 1915
479
780
919
Newspapers —
94. Order in Council respecting improper newspaper
publications.
Notice to Mariners —
21. Notice to Mariners (Canada. 83)
81. Notice to Mariners of Submarine Mines (North Sea).. ,
99. Notice to Mariners (Canada. 129)
135. Notice to Mariners (England and Scotland)
119. Notice to Mariners (North Sea and English Channel) .
139. Notice to Mariners (Caution when approaching Cana-
dian Ports. 1).
141. Notice to Mariners (United Kingdom. 16). — London
Gazette.
143. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 41). —
London Gazette.
144. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 45.) —
London Gazette.
153. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 84). —
London Gazette.
154. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 108.) —
London Gazette.
166. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 164). — London Gazette.
6th November, 1914 156
6th August, 1914 29
6th October, 1914 138
10th November, 1914 171
3rd December, 1914 215
23rd December, 1914 194
2nd January, 1915 222
5th January, 1915 226
14th January, 1915 228
18th January, 1915 229
4th February, 1915 253
13th February, 1915 254
8th March. 1915 270
liv
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Notice to Mariners — Contmned.
167. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 165). —
London Gazette.
168. Notice to Mariners (Caution when approaching
British Ports. 26).
179. Notice to Mariners (Scotland. 35)
180. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 232). —
London Gazette.
181. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 239). — London Gazette.
184. Notice to Mariners (Caution when approaching
British Ports. 274). — London Gazette.
193. Notice to Mariners (England. Scotland. 44)
197. Notice to Mariners (England. 162)
215. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 408). —
London Gazette.
216. Notice to Mariners (Caution when approaching
British Ports).
217. Notice to Mariners (Ireland. 187. England 201)... .
218. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 431). —
London Gazette.
224. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 459. Scotland, West Coast.
460). — London Gazette.
225. Notice to Mariners (Ireland, South Coast. 475). —
London Gazette.
227. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 479). — London Gazette.
231. Notice to Mariners (England. 232. Nova Scotia. 229.
Scotland. 239).
235. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 506. England. Southeast Coast.
507). — London Gazette.
243. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 537. England and Wales,
South and West Coasts. 536).
248. Notice to Mariners (Ireland. 251. United Kingdom.
and British Dependencies. 252).
253. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 546. Scotland, East Coast and
Orkney Isles. 549. England, South Coast. 550).—
— London Gazette.
265. Notice to Mariners (Adriatic Sea. 79, Asia Minor)
Blockade. 272).
345. Notice to Mariners (North Sea, River Thames and
English Channel. 589). — London Gazette.
347. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
River Thames and Medway. 609). — London
Gazette.
266. Notice to Mariners (France. 85)
348. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast. 613).—
^ London Gazette.
357. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast. 651.
England, Southeast Coast. 652). — London Gazette.
360. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 667).—
London Gazette.
370. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 691.—
London Gazette.
371. Notice to Mariners (Scotland. 96)
378. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 758). — London
Gazette.
380. Notice to Mariners (English Channel. 375)
382. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 777). — London
Gazette.
384. Notice to Mariners (England)
407. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 862).—
London Gazette.
408. Notice to Mariners (England)
Page.
8th March, 1915 273
9th March, 1915 274
26th March, 1915 315
27th March, 1915 317
27th March, 1915 318
7th AprU, 1915 323
15th April, 1915 342
26th AprU, 1915 347
8th May, 1915 395
10th May, 1915 396
12th May, 1915 397
15th May, 1915 399
27th May, 1915 409
31st May, 1915 412
2nd June, 1915 416
8th June, 1915 426
12th June, 1915 445
24th June, 1915 469
25th June, 1915 482
30th June, 1915 491
6th July, 1915 523
9th July, 1915 632
14th July, 1915 637
15th July, 1915 524
15th July, 1915 641
28th July, 1915 674
3rd August, 1915 682
13th August, 1915 700
14th August, 1915 701
28th August, 1915 713
3l8t August, 1916 721
3rd September, 1916 722
8th September, 1915 731
25th September, 1915 758
27th September, 1916 762
Index.
Notice to Mariners — Concluded.
410. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, East Coast and Orkney
Isles. 886). — London Gazelle.
411. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, Northeast Coast, Pent-
land and Moray Firths. 888). — London Gazette.
414. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 909). — London
Gazette.
439. Notice to Mariners (Russia, White Sea. England,
West Coast. Scotland, West Coast. 129)
442. Notice to Mariners (England and Wales, South and
West Coasts. 1014). — London Gazelle.
443. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 1015). —
London Gazelle.
444. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, East Coast and Orkney
Islands. 1016). — London Gazette.
445. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 1017). —
London Gazelle.
446. Notice to Mariners (England, Southeast Coast. 1021).
London Gazelle.
447. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 1022). —
London Gazette.
448. Notice to Mariners (England, East Coast. 1023). —
London Gazelle.
449. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast — Hebrides,
Lewis. 1024). — London Gazette.
450. Notice to Mariners (Ireland, South Coast. 1025). —
London Gazette.
451. Notice to Mariners (Ireland, South Coast. 1026). —
London Gazette.
455. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, Northeast Coast, Pent-
land and Moray Firths. 1037). — London Gazelle.
456. Notice to Mariners (Irish Channel — North Channel.
1039.) — London Gazette.
457. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
Rivers Thames and Medway. 1041.) — London
Gazelle.
465. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 1059). —
London Gazelle.
467. Notice to Mariners (England and Wales, South and
West Coasts. 1060.) — London Gazette.
474. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, West Coast. 1071). —
London Gazette.
493. Notice to Mariners (England, South Coast. 1148). —
London Gazelle.
502. Notice to Mariners (English Channel, North Sea and
River Thames and Medway. 1173). — London
Gazette.
524. Notice to Mariners (England, West Coast. 1251). —
London Gazette.
539. Notice to Mariners (Scotland. 1271). — London Gaz-
ette.
541. Notice to Mariners (Scotland, East Coast and Orkney
Islands. 1273). — London Gazette.
Ontario —
367. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring the Pro-
vince of Ontario a Separate British Possession for
the purposes of the Medical Act, 1886, and declaring
the second part of that Act to apply to that Pro-
vince. — London Gazelle.
Orders in Council —
226. Order in Council respecting the effect of certain
Orders in Council laid before Parliament.
Ottawa —
101. Proclamation estabhshing Ottawa as a place of
registration of alien enemies
103. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies
It
Page.
30th September, 1915 765
1st October, 1915 767
5th October, 1915 775
26th October, 1915 830
27th October, 1915 841
27th October, 1915 847
27th October, 1915 851
27th October, 1915 854
28th October, 1915 859
28th October, 1915 861
28th October, 1915 862
28th October, 1915 864
28th October, 1915 866
28th October, 1915 868
1st November, 1915 ...... 875
1st November, 1915 877
1st November, 1915 879
5th November, 1915 891
6th November, . 1915 897
10th November, 1915 912
26th November, . 1915 943
1st December, 1915 961
20th December, 1915 1004
27th December, 1915 1043
29th December, 1915 1046
12th August, 1915 695
1st June, 1916 413
14th November, 1914 173
14th November, 1914 177
Ivi
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Overseas Dominions —
109. Despatch respecting gifts from Overseas Dominions . .
Overseas Forces —
274. Order in Council authorizing the mobilization of
Volunteers for Overseas Service. P.C. 2067.
279. Order in Council providing Leave for Officers and
Men of the Permanent Staff and Force selected
for service abroad. P.C. 2164.
285. Order in Council providing Rates of Pay and Allow-
ance for the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2264.
286. Order in Council providing Separation Allowance.
P.C. 2266.
291. Order in Council appointing Officers to take attesta-
tion of Volunteers. P.C. 2425.
295. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance
extending the terms of Order in Council of the 4th
September,1914. P.C. 2553.
297. Order in Council respecting Pay of the Royal
Canadian Regiment while serving in Bermuda.
P.C. 2681.
302. Order in Council authorizing further mobilization of
Overseas Forces. P.C. 2831.
309. Order in Council providing pay for Base Paymaster.
P. C. 26.
311. Order in Coimcil providing Camp and Kit Allowance.
P.C. 140.
313. Order in Council requiring soldiers to assign half of
their pay to their dependents. P.C. 148.
148, Order in Council respecting placing on Separation
Allowance Lists wives of men married after enlist-
ment. (193)
317. Order in Council respecting the Pay of Members of
the Permanent Militia. P.C. 149.
322. Order in Council providing for the retention of certain
sums from the j)ay of men discharged from the
Overseas Forces. P.C. 452.
329. Order in Council authorizing the withholding of pay
of men of the Overseas Service guilty of misconduct.
P.C. 843.
368. Order in Council respecting the transportation of the
Overseas Forces. P.C. 1887.
391. Order in Council respecting the Promotion of Officers
of the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2138.
402. Order in Council respecting deductions from the pay
of men of the Overseas Forces while in hospital.
P.C. 2211.
454. Order in Council providing for further mobilization of
the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2559.
461. Order in Council respecting the Oaths of men on
enlistment in the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2358.
464. Order in Council respecting the pay of artificers in the
Overseas Forces. P.C. 2581.
466. Order in Council fixing the pay of Officers of the Over-
seas Forces not provided for. P.C. 2212.
494. Order in Council providing that preference be given
returned members of the Overseas Forces in making
appointments to the Civil Service. P.C. 2758.
503. Authorization by Colonial Secretary to Director of
Pay and Record Service of the Canadian Expedi-
tionary Force to act under Regimental Debts Act,
1893.
612. Order in Council respecting subsistence allowance of
recruits for the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2727.
519. Order in Council directing that a certain portion of the
pay of the men of the Overseas Forces be withheld.
P.C. 2944.
621. Order in Council respecting invalided insane members
of the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2813.
Page.
27th November, 1914 183
6th August, 1914 535
17th August, 1914 540
3rd September, 1914 552
4th September, 1914 555
22nd September, 1914 561
10th October, 1914 567
2l8t October, 1914 570
7th November, 1914 677
9th January, 1915 585
2l8t January, 1915 587
23rd January, 1916 689
28th January, 1915 235
30th January, 1915 594
3rd March, 1915 601
24th April, 1915 609
12th August, 1915 696
16th September, 1915 740
24th September, 1915 752
30th October, 1915 874
4th November, 1915 887
4th November, 1915 890
6th November, 1915 895
27th November, 1915 947
3 December, 1915 963
8th December, 1915 979
16th December, 1915 991
16th December, 1916 996
Index.
Ivii
Overseas Forces — CorUimted.
Page.
538. Order in Council providing for Gratuities to members 25th December, 1915 1040
of the Overseas Forces slightly disabled. P.C.
3021.
Parliament —
12. Proclamation calling the War Session 4th August, 1914. . . .
37. Speech from the Throne on opening of War Session 18th August, 1914. . . .
of Parliament.
42. Proceedings on Prorogation of War Session 22nd August, 1914
Passport Regulations —
145. Passports. — London Gazette 19th January, 1915
147. Notice respecting passports. — London Gazette 27th January, 1915. . .
159. Notice respecting passports 27th February, 1915.. .
209. Notice respecting passports 6th May, 1915
412. Passport Regulations 1st October, 1915
492. Passport Notice 25th November, 1915.
Patents of Invention —
292.
65.
299.
96.
97.
11th September, 1914.
23rd September, 1914.
2nd October, 1914...
4th November, 1914.
289. Order in Council respecting Patents of Invention held
by Alien Enemies. P.C. 2355.
Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the pay-
ment of fees on Patents of Invention in Enemy
Countries and on behalf of enemies in the United
Kingdom. — London Gazette.
Order in Council respecting Patents of Invention
held by alien enemies.
Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the pay-
ment of fees on Patents of Invention in enemy
countries and on behalf of enemies in the United
Kingdom. — London Gazette.
Alien enemies — Patents of Invention 7th November, 1914.
Alien enemies — Patents of Invention 7th November, 1914.
308. Order in Council authorizing the payment of fees for 6th January, 1915. .
Patents of Invention to enemy countries. P.C. 17.
318. Order in Council authorizing payment of fees to enemy
countries necessary for grant or renewal of patents
or registration of Trade Marks or Designs and on be-
half of enemies in Canada. P.C. 291.
Patents and Alien Enemies App.
The Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (Temporary Rules) Act, 1914 App.
The Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (Temporary Rules (Amendment)
Act, 1914 App.
12
58
66
229
235
262
379
769
942
558
561
106
572
162
162
584
8th February, 1915 596
138
180
185
Pay and Allowances of Military and Naval Forces —
268. Order in Council providing pay for the Naval Volun-
teer Force.— P.C. 1979.
280. Order in Council providing extra pay for men in Sub-
marine Service. P.C. 2175.
282. Order in Council providing rates of pay of men in the
Naval Service. P.C. 2251.
285. Order in Council providing Rates of Pay and Allow-
ance for the Overseas Force. P.C. 2264.
286. Order in Council providing Separation Allowance.
P.C. 2266.
295. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance
extending the terms of Order in Council of the
4th September, 1914. P.C. 2553.
297. Order in Council respecting pay of the Royal Canadian
Regiment while serving in Bermuda. P.C. 2681.
111. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance to
families of members of Naval Service. (2960)
309. Order in Council providing pay for Base Paymaster.
1st August, 1914 527
21st August, 1914 541
29th August, 1914 543
3rd September, 1914 552
4th September, 1914 555
10th October, 19 14 667
21st October, 1914 570
28th November, 1914 184
9th January, 1915 685
P.C. 26.
Iviii
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Pat and Allowances of Military and Naval Forces — Continued.
Page.
311. Order in Council providing Camp and Kit Allowance.
P.C. 140.
313. Order in Council requiring soldiers to assign half of
their pay to their dependents. P.C. 148.
148. Order in Council respecting placing on Separation
Allowance Lists wives of men married after enlist-
ment (193).
317. Order in Council respecting the pay of members of the
Permanent Militia. P.C. 149.
319. Order in Council respecting pay of the Permanent
Staff and Force. P.C. 278.
322. Order in Council providing for the retention of certain
sums from the pay of men discharged from the
Overseas Forces. P.C. 452.
185. Order in Council establishing ratings for rangetakers
in the Royal Canadian Navy (748).
186. Order in Coimcil establishing allowances to the Royal
Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve (756)
329. Order in Council authorizing the withholding of pay
of men of the Overseas Service guilty of misconduct.
P.C. 843.
202. Order in Council amending Canadian Militia Pay and
Allowance Regulations (887) .
221. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance
of men on service in H.M.C. Navy.
244. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance of
the members of the Naval Service. (1470).
337. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation
Allowance for motherless child. P.C. 58-1470.
392. Naval Service Pay for Coding Duties. P.C. 93-2151 .
402. Order in Council respecting deductions from the pay
of men of the Overseas Forces while in hospital.
P.C. 2211.
403. Order in Coimcil respecting Naval Service Pay. P.C.
2267.
426. Regulations for the appointment of Assistant Pay-
masters as Assistant Paymasters-in-Charge, R.C.N.
464. Order in Council respecting the pay of artificers in the
Overseas Forces. P.C. 2581.
466. Order in Council fixing the pay of Officers of the Over-
seas Forces not provided for. P.C. 2212.
468. Order in Council defining the words "wives" and
"families" for the purpose of Separation Allow-
ance, P.C. 2603.
503. Authorization by Colonial Secretary to Director of
Pay and Record Service of the Canadian Expedi-
tionary Force to act under Regimental Debts Act,
1893. — London Gazette.
508. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separa-
tion Allowance. P.C. 2864.
512. Order in Council respecting subsistence allowance of
recruits for the Overseas Forces. P.C. 2727.
519. Order in Council directing that a certain portion of the
?ay of the men of the Overseas Forces be withheld.
'.C. 2944.
638 Order in Council providing for Gratuities to members
of the Oversea Forces slightly disabled. P.C. 3021 .
21st January, 1915 587
23rd January, 1915 589
28th January, 1915 235
30th January, 1915 594
9th February, 1915 597
3rd March, 1915 600
13th April, 1915 328
13th April, 1915 329
24th April, 1915 609
29th April, 1915 368
20th May, 1915 406
24th June, 1915 478
24th June, 1915 622
17th September, 1915 742
24th September, 1915 752
25th September, 1915 753
15th October, 1915 803
4th November, 1915 890
6th November, 1915 895
6th November, 1915 904
3rd December, 1915 963
4th December, 1916 971
8th December, 1915 979
16th December, 1915 991
25th December, 1915 1043
Pensions —
201. Order in Council providing pensions for ofiicers and
men disabled on active service.
351. Order in Council approving of pensions to members of
Naval Service. P.C. 1712.
516. Order in Council establishing a Naval Pensions Board.
P.C. 2887.
538. Order in Council providing for Gratuities to members
of the Oversea Forces slightly disabled. P.C. 3021 .
29th April, 1915 364
21st July, 1915. 646
9th December, 1915 987
25th December, 1915 1040
Index. lix
Permanent Militia Force — Page.
279. Order in Council providing Leave for Officers and 17th August, 1914 . 540
Men of the Permanent Staff and Force selected for
Service Abroad. P.C. 2164.
297. Order in Council respecting pay of the Royal Canadian 21st October, 1914 570
Regiment while serving in Bermuda. P.C. 2681.
317. Order in Council respecting the pay of members of the 30th January, 1915 594
Permanent Militia. P.C. 149.
319. Order in Council respecting pay of the Permanent 9th February, 1915 597
Staff and Force. P.C. 278.
Postal Money Orders —
277. Order in Council suspending the issue of Money Orders 7th August, 1914 538
to European Countries. P.C. 2078.
283. Order in Council resuming the issue of money orders to 29th August, 1914 544
the United Kingdom. P.C. 2252.
288. Order in Council rescinding the Order in Coimcil of 7th 5th September, 1914 557
August, 1914, suspending the issue of Money Orders.
P.C. 2315.
315. Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders. 28th January, 1915 593
P.C. 201.
343. Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders. 8th July, 1915 630
P.C. 1589.
482. Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders. 16th November, 1915 927
P.C. 2684.
Post Office Notices —
192. Post Office Notice— "Russkoye Slovo", New York 17th April, 1915 342
City; "Novy Mir", New York City.
247. Post Office Notice— " Lincoln Freie Presse", Lincohi, 26th June, 1915 481
Neb.
250 Post Office Notice— "Forward" (Vorwarts), New 26th June, 1915 485
York City.
373. Post Office Notice— "People's Post," Indianapolis, 18th August, 1915 705
Indiana.
386. Post Office Notice— "The Gaelic American", New 11th September, 1915 733
York City; "The Irish World", New York City.
393. Post Office Notice— "The International", New York 17th September, 1915 743
City.
405. Post Office Notice— " Deutsches Journal", New York 25th September, 1915 756
City.
406. Post Office Notice— " Illinois Staats-Zeitung", Chi- 25th September, 1915 757
cago, 111.; "Abendpost", Chicago, 111.
415. Post Office Notice- "Der Deutsche Lutheraner", 7th October, 1915 779
Philadelphia, Pa.; "Ohio Waisenfreund", Colum-
bia, Ohio.
419. Post Office Notice-" Al-Bay an". New York City. . . 13th October, 1915 787
437. Post Office Notice— "The Narodni List", New York 22nd October, 1915 829
City; "The Irish Voice", Chicago, 111. .
469. Post Office Notice— "The King, the Kaiser and Irish 8th November, 1915 906
Freedom", by James McGuire.
477. Post Office Notice— " Der Buffalo Demokrat", Buff- 13th November, 1915 917
alo, N.Y.; "Szabadsag", Cleveland, Ohio.
485. Post Office Notice— " Issues and Events", New York 19th November, 1915 929
City.
489. Post Office Notice — "Amerikai Magyar Nepszava", 23rd November, 1915 937
New York City.
526. Post Office Notice— "Germania Herold", Milwaukee, 20th December, 1915 1008
Wis.; "Milwaukee Sonntags-Post", Milwaukee,
Wis.
536. Post Office Notice—" New Yorker Herold ", New York 24th December, 1915 1038
City; "New Yorker Revue", New York City.
Phesb Censoeship — See Censorship.
Ix
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Prime Minister —
339. Order in Council authorizing the Prime Minister to
confer with His Majesty's Government. P.C. 1514.
28th June, 1915.
Page.'
625
Prisoners of War —
307. Order in Council authorizing the entry free of duty of
presents or relief to German prisoners of war. P.C.
9.
379. Order in Council respecting the objection of the Ger-
man Government to the compulsory labour of in-
terned Germans. P.C. 2039.
6th January, 1915.
28th August, 1915.
583
717
Prize —
381. Prize Claims Committee. — London Gazette 31st August, 1915 722
501. Order in Council respecting the distribution of Prizes . 1st December, 1915 959
Prize Cargoes —
62. Notice to persons interested in cargoes on ships 4th September, 1914 80
captured as prizes.
The Naval Prize Act, 1864 app. 10
The Prize Court Act, 1894 app. 23
The Prize Court (Procedure) Act, 1914 app. 24
Prize Court —
19.
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize
Courts. — London Gazette..
38. P*roclamation of war for purposes of Prize Court Act..
39. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize
Courts. — London Gazette.
44. Proclamation respecting Prize Court Rules
47. Order in Council appointing officers under Prize
Court Rules.
52. Notice to persons interested in cargoes on ships
captured as prizes.
Prize Court Rules
Prize Courts in His Majesty's Dominions Oversea. —
London Gazette.
Proclamation respecting the Prize Court Rules
British Prize Courts Oversea
150. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting P*rize
Courts. — London Gazette.
British Prize Courts Oversea. — London Gazette
Italian Prize Court. — London Gazette
Italian Prize Court. — London Gazette
Despatches respecting Prize Courts and Prize
5th August, 1914.
19th August, 1914.
20th August, 1914.
22nd August, 1914.
29th August, 1914.
4th September, 1914.
62.
67.
114.
122.
219.
238.
441.
24
59
60
68
72
80
26th September, 1914 103
8th October, 1914 Ill
14th December, 1914 189
31st December, 1914 197
3rd Februar>', 1915 237
20th May, 1915 400
21st June, 1915 453
27th October, 1915 836
app. 26-361
Prize Court Rules —
205. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize 29th April, 1915 373
Court Rules. — London Gazette.
211. Order in Council respecting Prize Court Rules 6th May, 1915 382
269. Proclamation respecting Prize Court Rules 16th July, 1915 610
Prize Monet —
45. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the dis-
tribution of Prize Money. — Lowlon Gazette.
162. Order of His Majesty in Council respecting Prize
Bounty. — London Gazelle.
296. Order in Council authorizing a proclamation respect-
ing Prize Court Rulee. P.C. 2614.
28th August, 1914.
70
2nd March, 1916 265
17th October, 1914 568
Index. Ixi
Probate Alien Enemy Estates — Page.
436. Despatch covering a Notice issued by the President of 21st October, 1915 825
the Probate Division of the High Court respecting
the administration of estates of alien enemies.
440. Despatches respecting the right of Russian Consuls to 27th October, 1915 832
receive Assets of Deceased Russians.
Protection Public Property —
See Public Property, Protection.
Public Property, Protection —
273. Order in Council providing for the protection of public 5th August, 1914 534
property. P.C. 2041.
Radiotelegraph Regulations —
35. Amendment of Radiotelegraph Regulations 15th August, 1914 56
Realm Defence Regulations —
See Defence of the Realm Regulations.
Recovery op Property in Enemy Country —
241. Despatch respecting the recovery of property in 24th June, 1915 464
Enemy Countries.
Regina —
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 4th November, 1914 145
89. Proclamation establishing Sydney, Regina, Edmonton, 5th November, 1914 148
and Calgary as places for the registration of alien
enemies.
Registrars of Alien Enemies —
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies at Mont- 4th November, 1914 145
real, Sydney, Edmonton, Regina and Calgary.
91. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies at Winni- 6th November, 1914 152
peg, Fort William and Toronto.
103. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies at Vic- 14th November, 1914 177
toria, and Ottawa.
105. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies at Bran- 20th November, 1914 179
don.
121. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies at Sydney. 24th December, 1914 197
124. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies at Fort 7th January, 1915 201
William.
127. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies at Toronto 11th January, 1915 205
334. Order in Council appointing a Registrar of Alien 18th May, 1915 616
Enemies at Montreal. P.C. 1122.
Registration of Alien Enemies —
83. Proclamation establishing Montreal as a place for the 31st October, 1914 140
registration of alien enemies
89. Proclamation establishing Sydney, Regina, Edmonton, 5th November, 1914 148
and Calgary as places for the registration of ahen
enemies
92. Proclamation establishing Fort William and Winnipeg 6th November, 1914 153
as places for registration of ahen enemies.
100. Proclamation estabhshing Toronto as a place for the 12th November, 1914 171
registration of alien enemies.
101. Proclamation establishing Ottawa as a place of 14th November, 1914 173
registration of alien enemies.
102. Proclamation establishing Victoria as a place of 14th November, 1914 175
registration of alien enemies.
106. Proclamation establishing Brandon as a place of regis- 20th November, 1914 180
tration oi Alien enemies.
305. Order in Council respecting the registration of alien 24th December, 1914 581
enemies near Sydney, Cape Breton. P.C. 3189.
Ixii Department of (he Secre ary of S
Registration of Alien Enemies — Continued.
310. Order in Council rescinding the Order in Council of
14th November, 1914, establishing Victoria as a
place of registration of alien enemies. P.C. 38.
Reserves —
6. Order of His Majesty in Council calling officers of
Reserved and Retired Lists. — London Gazelle.
60. Notice to officers of the Army Reserve
290. Order in Council respecting British reservists in the
Public Service. P.C. 2405.
Retired List —
6. Order of His Majesty in Council calling officers of
Reserved and Retired Lists. — London Gazelle.
Risks, War —
53. Despatch covering regulations respecting War Risks.
57. Further despatch respecting War Risks
71. Further despatch respecting War Risks
112. Despatch respecting War Risks
Royal Canadian Naval Service —
See Canadian Naval Senrice.
Royal Naval Reserves —
See Naval Reserves.
Royal Navy —
163. Order in Council respecting pay of Engineering
Officers in the Royal Navy. — London Gazelle.
Royal Red Cross Warrant —
481. The Royal Red Cross Warrant. — London Gazette
Russia —
63. Notice of Russian Government respecting the Decla-
ration of London. — London Gazelle.
213. Russian Decree Relating to Contraband of War. —
London Gazette.
440. Despatches respecting the right of Russian Consuls to
receive Assets of Deceased Russians.
Saskatchewan —
232. Order of His Majesty in Council declaring the Province
of Saskatchewan a Separate British Possession for
the purposes of the Medical Act, 1886, and declaring
the Second Part of that Act to apply to that
Province. — London Gazelle.
Separation Allowance —
286. Order in Council providing Separation Allowance.
P.C. 2266.
295. Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance ex-
tending the terms of Order in Council of the 4th
September, 1914. P.C. 2553.
148. Order in Council respecting placing on Separation
Allowance Lists wives of men married after enlist-
ment. P.C. 193.
337. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation
Allowance for motherless child. P.C. 1470.
ae, Canada.
Page.
9th January, 1915 586
3rd August, 1914 6
21st September, 1914 101
19th September, 1914 560
3rd August, 1914 6
4th September, 1914 81
10th September, 1914 92
23rd October, 1914 122
2nd December, 1914 187
Page
2nd March, 1915 267
16th November, 1916 923
26th September, 1914 104
8th May, 1915 389
27th October, 1915 832
10th June, 1915 430
4th September, 1914 555
10th October, 1914 567
28th January, 1915 235
24th June, 1915 622
Index. Ixiii
Separation Allowance — Continued. Page.
468. Order in Council defining the words "wives" and 6th November, 1915 904
"families" for the purpose of Separation Allowance.
P.C. 2603.
508. Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation 4th December, 1915 971
Allowance. P.C. 2864.
Session op Parliament —
12. Proclamation calling the War Session 4th August, 1914 12
37. Speech from the Throne on opening of War Session of 18th August, 1914 58
Parhament.
42. Proceedings on Prorogation of War Session 22nd August, 1914 66
Statutes —
The Naval Prize Act, 1864 app
The Prize Courts Act, 1894 app
The Prize Courts (Procedure) Act, 1914 app
The Customs Act (restriction clauses) app
Canadian War Legislation, 1914 app
Canadian War Legislation, 1915 app
War Legislation of the United Kingdom, 4-5 Geo. V app
War Legislation of the United Kingdom, 5 Geo. V app
War Legislation of the United Kingdom, 5-6 Geo. V app
Stranded British Subjects —
10
23
24
63
129
143
177
191
313
69. Despatch respecting British subjects stranded in 9th October, 1914 118
Europe.
84. Memorandum as to transmission of money and October, 1914 141
letters abroad.
Submarine Service —
280. Order in Council providing extra pay for men in Sub- 21st August, 1914 541
marine Service. P.C. 2175.
Switzerland —
530. Proclamation of His Majesty the King relating to 22nd December, 1915 1015
the exportation of certain articles to Switzerland
during the present war. — London Gazelle.
Sydney —
89. Proclamation establishing Sydney, Regina, Edmonton, 5th November, 1914 148
and Calgary as places for the registration of alien
enemies.
85. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 3rd November, 1914 145
121. Appointment of Registrar of Alien Enemies 24th December, 1914 197
305. Order in Council respecting the registration of alien 24th December, 1914 581
enemies near Sydney, Cape Breton. P.C. 3189.
Telegraphs and Telephones-^
269. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia 2nd August, 1914 528
to take control of Telegraph Cables. P.C. 2029.
264. Order in Council establishing regulations respecting 24th September, 1914 520
the transmission and reception of telegraph and
telephone messages.
263. Order in Council appointing the Minister of Justice 28th January, 1915 519
to supervise Telephones and Telegraphs under the
Order in Council of 24th September, 1914.
316. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Justice 28th January, 1915 594
to act under the Order in Council of 24th Septem-
ber, 1914, respecting telegraphs and telephones.
P.C. 202.
bdv
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Toronto — Page.
91. Appointment of Registrars of Alien Enemies 12th November, 1914 152
100. Proclamation establishing Toronto as a place for the 12th November, 1914 171
registration of alien enemies.
127. Appointment of Registrar of Ahen Enemies 11th January, 1915 205
Trading with the Enemt —
17. By the King a Proclamation setting forth the Law 5th Augiist, 1914 18
and Pohcy with Regard to trading with the Enemy.
28. A Proclamation extending the scope of certain existing 12th August, 1914 39
Proclamations and certain Orders in Council con-
nected with the War. — London Gazette.
The Trading with the Enemy Act, 1914 app. 187
The Tmding with the Enemy (Amendment) Act, 1914 app. 193
The Trading with the Enemy Act, 1915 app. 492
56. Proclamation respecting tradmg with the Enemy .... 9th September, 1914 88
64. A Proclamation extending the prohibitions contained 30th September, 1914 105
in the Proclamation of the 9th September, 1914,
relating to trading with the Enemy. — London
Gazette.
66. Proclamation of His Majesty the King respecting 8th October, 1914 109
trading with the enemy.
74. A Proclamation extending the prohibitions contained 26th October, 1914 124
in the proclamation of the 9th September, 1914,
relating to trading with the Enemy.
80. Order in Council imposing penalties respecting 30th October, 1914 136
trading with the Enemy.
299. Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the 4th November, 1914 572
payment of fees on Patents of Invention, in enemy
countries and on behalf ol enemies in the United
Kingdom. — London Gazette.
88. A Proclamation extending to the war with Turkey 5th November, 1914 146
the Proclamations and Orders in Council now in
force Relating to the War.
93. Order in Council making former Proclamitions and 6th November, 1914 155
Orders in Council applicable to Turkey. (2816)
90. Order in Council respecting license to trade with the 6th November, 1914 150
Enemy.
308. Order in Council authorizing the payment of fees for 6th January, 1615 584
Patents of Invention to enemy countries. P.C. 17.
125. A Proclamation relating to trading with the Enemy. . 7th January, 1915 202
128. Proclamation extending scope of prohibitions relating 15th January, 1915 205
to trading with the Enemy.
318. Order in Council authorizing payment of fees to 8th February, 1915 596
enemy countries necessary for grant or renewal of
patents or registration of Trade Marks or Designs
and on behalf of enemies in Canada. P.C. 291.
155. A Proclamation relating to trading with the enemy 16th February, 1915 256
(occupied territory). — London Gazette.
177. Foreign Office Notice respecting dealings with British 312
subjects in enemy countries.
246. A Proclamation relating to trading with persons of 25th June, 1915 480
enemy nationality resident or carrying on business
in China, Siam, Persia, or Morocco. — London
Gazette.
387. A Proclamation relating to Trading with the Enemy. 14th September, 1915 734
— London Gazette.
472. A Proclamation relating to Trading with Persons of 10th November, 1915 908
Enemy Nationality resident or carrying on busi-
ness in Liberia or Portuguese East Africa. — London
Gazette.
511. Order of the Board of Trade revoking a Certain 7th December, 1915 975
License dated 4th November,1914, under the Procla-
mation respecting Trading with the Enemy and
extending the said License. — London Gazette.
Trusts —
The Execution of Trusts (War Facilities) Act, 1914 App. 202
The Execution of Trusts (War Facilities) Amendment Act, 1915 App. 483
Index. Ixv
Turkey — Page.
86. Notice of war with Turkey. — London Gazette 5th November, 1914 146
87. Announcement of war with Turkey 5th November, 1914 146
88. Extending to the war with Turkey the Proclamations 5th November, 1914 146
and Orders in Council now in force relating to the
war. — London Gazette.
93. Order in Council making former proclamations and 6th November, 1914 155
Orders in Council applicable to Turkey.
353. Despatch respecting the application of the Order in 27th July, 1915 652
Council of 11th March, 1915. .
488. Proclamation of War with Turkey for the purposes of 20th November, 1915 936
the Prize Court Act.
United Kingdom Exportation Prohibition —
See Exportation Prohibition, United Kingdom.
United States —
Diplomatic Correspondence respecting rights of Belligerents App. 210
Victoria Cross —
See under Honours 707, 735.
Victoria —
102. Proclamation estabUshing Victoria as a place of 14th November, 1914 175
registration of ahen enemies.
103. Appointment of Registrars of Ahen Enemies 14th November, 1914 177
310. Order in Council rescinding the Order in Council of 14th 9th January, 1915 586
November, 1914, establishing Victoria as a place of
registration of alien enemies. P.C. 38.
Volunteers, Attestation —
291. Order in Council appointing Officers to take attesta- 22nd September, 1914 561
tion of Volunteers. P.C. 2425.
War, Announcement —
8. Announcement of war. — London Gazette 4th August, 1914 8
10. Announcement of war. — London Gazette 4th August,' 1914 10
26. Announcement of war with Austria-Hungary. — ■ 12th August, 1914 38
London Gazette.
27. Despatch announcing the war with Austria-Hungary.. 12th August, 1914 39
87. Announcement of war with Turkey 5th November, 1914 146
88. Extending to the war with Turkey the Proclamations 5th November, 1914 146
and Orders in Council now in force relating to the
war.
425. Announcement of War with Bulgaria. — London Gaz- 15th October, 1915 802
ette.
487. Proclamation of War with Bulgaria for the purposes of 20th November, 1915 935
the Prize Court Act.
488. Proclamation of War with Turkey for the purposes 20th November, 1915 936
of the Prize Court Act.
War Loan —
417. Order in Council respecting advances made to the 8th October, 1915 781
Dominion by the Government of the United King-
dom. P.C. 2361.
486. Order in Council respecting the Domestic War Loan. 20th November, 1915 930
^ P.C. 2717.
523. Notice respecting Exchequer bonds and American 16th December, 1915 997
dollar securities. — London Gazette.
527. Notice respecting American dollar securities. — London 21st December, 1915 1008
Gazette.
537. Order in Council respecting the Domestic War Loan. 25th December, 1915 - 1038
P.C. 3030.
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Wab Ptjkchases Investigation — Page.
336. Order in Council appointing a Commission of Inquiry 2nd June, 1915 619
ol War Purchases. P.C. 1287.
Wab Pubchasing Committee —
333. Order in Council appointing the War Purchasing 8th May, 1915 612
Committee. P.C. 1033.
340. Order in Council regulating the opening of tenders 30th June, 1915 626
within the scope of the War Purchasing Commis-
sion. P.C. 1512.
Wab Revenue —
332. Order in Council providing remuneration to post- 30th April, 1915 612
masters and others vending Inland Revenue Stamps.
P.C. 849.
342. Order in Council providing reward for informers under 8th July, 1915 629
The Special War Revenue Act, 1915. P.C. 1574.
War Risks —
• 53. Despatch covering regulations respecting War Risks. . 4th September, 1914 81
57. Further despatch respecting War Risks 10th September, 1914 92
71. Further despatch respecting War Risks 23rd October, 1914 122
112. Despatch respecting War Risks 2nd December, 1914 187
140. Despatch respecting War Risks 5th January, 1915 226
Wheat Commandeering —
05. Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of 4th December, 1915 966
Wheat. P.C. 2873.
506. Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of 4th December, 1915 969
Wheat. P.C. 2874.
514. Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of 8th December, 1915 982
Wheat. P.C. 2893.
Winnipeg —
92. Proclamation establishing Fort William and Winnipeg 6th November, 1914 153
as places for registration of alien enemies.
91. Appointment of Registrars of AUen Enemies 6th November, 1914 152
Wireless Telegraphs —
270. Order in Council authorizing the Minister of the Naval 2nd August, 1914 630
Service to take control of Wireless Telegraphs. P.
C. 2030.
293. Order in Council authorizing the taking of control of 24th September, 1914 563
Telegraph and Telephone Lines. P.C. 2409
War Documents. 527
No. 268.
Order in Council providing pay for the NavaJ: yqI^pte®r Force.
P. c. 1979. .., ;'v'.' j..^', >>r/. .
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE ' AT* OTTaM: ' '
Saturday, the 1st day of August, 1914.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in Council.
His Excellency in Council is pleased to approve the following
rates of pay and allowances for the Naval Volunteer Force, the
establishment of which was authorized by Order in Council,
dated 18th May, 1914 (P.C. No. 1313), and the same are
hereby approved accordingly, viz. : —
DAILY RATES OF PAY.
Officers.
Rank or rating —
Lieutenant $ 4 . 00
Sub-Lieutenant 3 . 00
Midshipman 2.00
Surgeon 4 . 00
Paymaster 4 . 00
Assistant Pajonaster 3 . 00
Allowances —
Officer in Command of Company $ 1 . 00
Petty Officers and Men.
Rating —
Boy $ 0.50
Ordinary Seaman . 80
Able Seaman . 85
Leading Seaman . 95
Petty Officer ... 1 . 10
Chief Petty Officer 1.50
Writer 1.50
87169—1
528 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Allowances —
Efficiency $0.15
".•Specialist:. .'.:.■.. \ 0.25 (a)
•Bugler... ...."... ., 0.15
••'(a) Sped^list'fflowance to be granted for qualifying in
each subject of training as laid down by the Regulations.
Signal Ratings.
Signal ratings will be granted the pay'of their corresponding
seamen ratings, and 25 cents per day special signal allowance in
addition to the efficiency allowance when eUgible for the latter.
Instructional Staff.
The pay of the Instructional Staff to be the same as laid
down for the Navy by Order in Council.
Subsistence, Lodging, etc.. Allowances.
When Naval Volunteers are proceeding to or from training
they will receive subsistence, etc., allowance on the same scale as
laid down for the Navy by Order in Council.
F. K. BENNETTS,
Asst. Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 269.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia to take control
of Telegraph Cables.
P. C. 2029.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
2nd day of August, 1914.
present:
His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in Council.
Whereas a grave emergency has arisen in which it is
expedient for the Public Service that the Government of Canada
should have control over the transmission and reception of
War Documents. 529
telegraph messages by any Cable Company operating telegraph
cables within the Dominion of Canada or the territorial waters
thereof.
Therefore the Deputy Governor General in Council is
pleased to Order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The Minister of Militia and Defence by warrant under his
hand may direct and cause so much of any Cable Company's
property, offices or works as are within the Dominion of Canada
or the territorial waters thereof or any part of such works to be
taken possession of in the name and on behalf of His Majesty
and to be used for His Majesty's service and subject thereto for
such ordinary service as to the said Minister may seem fit and in
that event any person authorized by the said Minister may
enter upon the offices and works of any Cable Company and
take possession thereof and use the same as aforesaid.
The Minister of Militia and Defence may when he considers
it expedient instead of taking possession of the property, offices
and works of any Cable Company, direct and authorize such
persons as he thinks fit to assume control of the transmission of
messages by any Company's cables either wholly or partly and in
such manner as he may direct and such persons may enter upon
the Company's premises accordingly; or the Minister of Militia
and Defence may direct any Cable Company to submit to him
or to any person authorized by him all cablegrams and messages
tendered for transmission or arriving by any Company's cable
or any class or classes of such cablegrams or messages and to
stop or delay the transmission of any cablegrams or messages or
deliver the same to him or his agent and generally to obey alL
such directions with reference to the transmission and reception
of cablegrams as the Minister of Militia and Defence may
prescribe and the Company and its officers and agents shall obey
and conform to all such directions.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
87169 -1^
530 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 270.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of the Naval Service
to take control of Wireless Telegraphs.
P. C. 2030.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
2nd day of August, 1914.
present:
His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in
Council.
Whereas a grave emergency has arisen in which it is
expedient for the Public Service that the Government of Canada
should have control over the transmission and reception of
telegraph messages by any person or persons or by any wireless
telegraph company operating wireless telegraph apparatus,
within the Dominion of Canada or the territorial waters thereof :
Therefore the Deputy Governor General in Council is
pleased to order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The Minister of the Naval Service, may by warrant under
his hand direct and cause so much of any such person's or
company's property, offices or works as are within the Dominion
of Canada or the territorial waters thereof, or any part of such
works, to be taken possession of in the name and on behalf of
His Majesty, and to be used for His Majesty's service and
subject thereto for such ordinary service as may seem fit; and
in that event, any person duly authorized by the Minister of the
Naval Service may enter upon the offices and works of any such
person or persons or of any wireless telegraph company and take
possession thereof and use the same as aforesaid.
The Minister of the Naval Service may, should he consider
it expedient instead of taking possession of the property, offices
and works of any such person or persons or of any wireless
telegraph company, direct and authorize such persons as he
thinks fit to assume the control of the transmission of messages
by any wireless telegraph apparatus either wholly or partly and
War Documents. 531
in such manner as he may direct, and such persons may
accordingly enter upon the company's or other such person's
premises, and the Minister of the Naval Service may direct any
wireless telegraph company or other such person to submit to
him or any person authorized by him, all telegrams and messages
tendered for transmission by such company's or other such
person's telegraphs or any class or classes of such telegrams or
messages, and to stop or delay the transmission of any telegrams
or messages or deliver the same to him or his agent, and generally
to obey all such directions with reference to the transmission and
reception of telegrams as may be prescribed, and all such persons
and the company and its officers and agents shall obey and
conform to all such directions.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 271.
Order in Council authorizing advances to the Chartered Banks.
P. C. 2032.
Certified Copy of -^ Report of the Coromittee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Excellency the Deputy
Governor r^neral on the 3rd August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had under
consideration a Report, dated 3rd August, 1914, from the
Minister of Finance, calling attention to the grave conditions
now prevailing in Europe and their effect upon the financial
and commercial situation in Canada.
Within a week's time and with an unexpectedness
unparalleled in history hostilities have broken out among the
Great Powers of Europe.
The effect of this sudden outbreak with all its portentous
consequences upon the financial systems of the world has been
momentous in the extreme. In the existing loss of credit-
532 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
confidence the demand at all the great centres for gold by-
bankers and by the public has been unprecedented in its
magnitude and has resulted in the sale at whatever prices could
he obtained of immense volumes of domestic and international
securities. Unable to sustain the burden of such selling all the
great bourses and stock exchanges of the world have been
-closed by their governing bodies. Specie payments have for
some time past been suspended on the Continent of Europe and
more recently in the United Kingdom where the Bank Act has
been suspended under the authority of the Imperial Government.
While the chartered banks of Canada, as shown by their
official returns are in a position of normal strength there is
ground for belief that in view of the exceptional conditions
above referred to which are likely to prevail and may become
aggravated as the European war proceeds Canadian bankers
will find it necessary to restrict to a considerable degree all
conamercial credits. They may also experience difficulty in
meeting abnormal demands upon them for gold or legal tender.
Such a condition could only result in grave and lasting injury
to all the great interests of the Dominion.
In view of the foregoing and after having given the matter
full consideration the Minister is of opinion that valuable
assistance can be afforded in this critical condition of affairs by
action on the part of the Government which will enable the
banks to maintain the volume of credits available to their
customers and supply them with additional liquid resources.
For this purpose he recommends that the Dominion Government
advance to banks to be designated by him such sums as he may
deem reasonable and proper to be used by the said banks in the
usual course of their business.
The Minister further recommends that such advances be
made to the said banks upon such high-class securities as he may
approve arid fm'ther that he be authorized to appoint the
President of the Canadian Bankers Association, the General
Manager of the Bank of Montreal, the General Manager of the
Royal Bank and the Manager of the Montreal Branch of the
Canadian Bank of Commerce to advise him as to the said
securities and that the rate of interest charged on such advances
be such from time to time as the minister may approve, but not
less than five per centum per annum. Each bank to which a
War Documents. 533
loan or loans are made shall agree to repay the same with
interest within a period not extending beyond 1st May, 1915.
The Minister further recommends that he be authorized to
engage the Royal Trust Company for the purpose of holding in
trust for the Government the securities lodged by the banks
availing themselves of this proposal and that such securities or
part thereof may be released from time to time under the
authority of the Minister as the advances are repaid in whole or
part by the banks or as other approved securities are lodged in
substitution.
The Minister further recommends that in view of the
inadvisability of attempting at this juncture to make an issue
of Dominion securities in the London market the proposed
advances be made by an issue of such amount of Dominion notes
as may be necessary and that although contrary to the provisions
of the Dominion Notes Act such notes be issued against the
deposit by the banks of high-class securities approved by the
Minister of Finance, as hereinbefore provided. While the
arrangement proposed is a technical departure from the terms
of the Dominion Notes Act, such departure is, in the opinion of
the Minister, justified by the exceptional circumstances above
mentioned.
The Minister further recommends that at the next ensuing
session, Parliament be asked to enact a bill of indemnity con-
firming and sanctioning the proceedings herein recommended
in so far as they require for their validity legal confirmation or
sanction.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendations
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
634 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 272.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Militia to call out
Active Militia to complete training.
P. C. 2040.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the^Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 5th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommendation
of the Minister of Militia and Defence advise with regard to the
existing situation, that the Minister of Militia and Defence be
permitted to call out units of the Active (non-permanent)
Militia, as circumstances may demand, to complete the
unexpired portion of the thirty (30) days' training authorized
by Section 52 of the MiUtia Act.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 273.
Order in Council providing for the protection of public property.
P. C. 2041.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 5th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommendation
of the Right Honourable the Prime Minister, advise that where
any Department of the Government requires or deems it
desirable to have police protection for Government property or
for property that may be required later on for transportation or
other public purposes, such Department shall apply to the
War Documents. 535
Minister of Justice, and that where military protection is
required or deemed desirable such Department shall apply to
the Minister of Militia and Defence.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 274.
Order in Council authorizing the mobilization of Volunteers for
Overseas Service.
P. C. 2067.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 6th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 6th August, 1914, from the Minister of Militia
and Defence, representing, — in view of the state of war now
existing between the United Kingdom, and the Dominions,
Colonies and Dependencies of the British Empire on the one
side, and Germany on the other side, creating a menace to the
well-being and integrity of the Empire, and having regard to the
duty of the Dominion of Canada as one of these Dominions to
provide for its own defence and to assist in maintaining the
integrity and honour of the Empire, — that it is desirable to
mobilize Militia units of the various arms of the service of such
effective strength as may from time to time be determined by
Your Royal Highness in Council, such units to be composed of
officers and men who are wiUing to volunteer for Overseas
service under the British Crown; to organize and equip them for
war and to make and perfect all arrangements necessary to
enable them to enlist and be enrolled for service under His
Majesty's Government, should that Government so desire.
The Minister recommends, in order that this purpose may
be carried out, that Your Royal Highness authorize the raising
and equipment of such units of such effective strength as afore-
636 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
said, the concentrating of them at some point to be selected by
the Minister of MiUtia, with Your Royal Highness' approval,
and to make and perfect all arrangements necessary to enable
them to enhst and be enrolled for service under His Majesty's
Government should that Government so desire, upon such
terms of engagement and for such service as may be deemed
advisable.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for Your Royal Highness' approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 275.
Order in Council authorizing the calling out of parts of the Militia
as required for active service.
P. C. 2068.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Thursday the 6th day of August, 1914.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas in view of the state of war existing between the
United Kingdom and the Dominions, Colonies and Dependencies
of the Empire, on the one side, and Germany, on the other side;
and in view of the fact that thereby the Dominion of Canada is
liable to invasion and other assaults of a hostile nature, such an
emergency has arisen as calls for the placing of the Militia on
*' active service."
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council, under the authority of Section Sixty-nine of the Militia
Act, is hereby pleased to order that such corps or parts of the
Militia as may from time to time, with the approval of the
War Documents.
537
Governor General in Council, be named or designated in General
Orders published in The Canada Gazette, be placed on Active
service in Canada.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 276.
Order in Council establishing a Censorship of Cables.
P. C. 2069.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 6th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report dated 6th August, 1914, from the Minister of Militia
and Defence, stating that in accordance with the instructions
received from the British Government, a censorship of cables
and wireless telegraphy has been established in Canada and for
this work the following personnel has been found necessary: —
Deputy Chief Censors.
Censors.
Asst.
Censors.
De-
coders.
Ottawa
Nos.
1
Nos.
2
2
Nos.
6"
9
9
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Nos.
4
Halifax and Camperdown..
10
Canso
24
Sydney
12
Glace Bay
4
Fame Point
4
Heath Point
4
Victoria
4
Bamfield
4
Cape Lazo
4
Pachens
4
Total 1
13
40
78
538 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Minister of
Militia and Defence, advise that the following rates of salary
be approved, these being, approximately, the same as those paid
Censors in Great Britain, viz.: —
Deputy Chief Censor $10 00 a day.
Censor 9 00 "
Asst. Censor 7 00 "
Decoders 3 50 "
These rates to include everything except travelling expenses.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 277.
Order in Council suspending the issue of Money Orders to
European Countries.
P. C. 2078.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 7th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommenda-
tion of the Postmaster General, advise that, owing to the
unsettled financial conditions now prevailing in Europe and the
high rate of exchange that prevails between Canada and Great
Britain, which may fluctuate from day to day, money order
business between Canada and all European countries, including
the United Kingdom, be suspended, and that money order
business be suspended with all countries with which Canada
has not a direct exchange, as the setllement with such countries
has to be made through the British Office, and will be affected
by the high rate of exchange in the same manner as the direct
exchange on money orders between Canada and Great Britain.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 539
No. 278.
Order in Council suspending the payment in gold of Dominion
Notes.
P. C. 2096.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 10th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 8th August, 1914, from the Minister of Finance,
submitting, — with reference to the Orders in Council of the 3rd
August, 1914,* under which arrangements were made with a view
to preserving the gold supply of the Dominion of Canada from
depletion, that, in his opinion, it became desirable that steps be
taken at that time to preserve intact the gold reserve held by
him under the provisions of the Dominion Notes Act.
The Minister, accordingly, gave instructions on the 4th
August, 1914, that, until further notice. Dominion Notes would
not be redeemed at the offices of the Assistant Receivers General
in specie.
The Minister recommends that his action in this regard be
confirmed and that at the next session of Parliament legislation
be obtained to legalize the course thus taken.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 531.
640 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 279
Order in Council Providing Leave for Officers and Men of the
Permanent Staff and Force selected for Service Abroad.
P. C. 2164.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 17th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had under
consideration a report from the Minister of Mihtia and Defence,
dated 17th August, 1914, recommending that officers and men
of the Permanent Staff and Force who are selected for service
abroad with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force be
granted leave of absence, and that, whilst serving on the Expe-
ditionary Force, in addition to the rates of pay which they may
be drawing as member thereof, they shall continue, during their
service abroad, to receive the pay of such appointment, command
or rank as they held at the time of their selection.
The Minister further recommends that, on their return
from active service, they shall resume such appointments,
commands and ranks as they held on the date of their selection,
or the equivalent thereof.
The Committee concur in the above recommendation and
submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 541
No. 280.
Canada Gazette, 20th February, 1915.
Order in Council providing extra pay for men in Submarine Service*
P. C. 2175.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Friday, the 21st day of August, 1914.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas by Order in Council, dated 5th June, 1910, rates
of pay for Officers and Men of the Naval Service of Canada
were established;
And Whereas, by Order in Council, dated 1st August,
1914* rates of pay and allowances for the Naval Volunteer
Force were established;
And Whereas it is necessary, on account of the acquisition
of submarine boats by the Government, to lay down rates of
extra pay for Officers and Men serving in submarines;
Therefore, the Governor General in Council is pleased to
order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The following rates of extra pay for service in submarine
vessels, which are based on those in force in the Royal Navy,
are established for the Officers and Men of the Naval Service
and of the Naval Volunteer Force who are employed on sub-
marine duty: —
extra submarine pay.
Officers above the rank of Sub-Lieutenant . . $ 1 . 50
Sub-Lieutenants, Commissioned Warrant
Ofl&cers and Warrant Officers 1 . 00
Chief Petty Ofiicers, Petty Officers and
Leading Seamen . 60
Other Ratings 0.50
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 527.
542 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 281.
Order in Council respecting leave to Civil Servants of Allied
Nationality.
P. C. 2182.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 21st August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 20th August, 1914, from the Right Honourable
the Prime Minister, stating that since the outbreak of war a
certain number of persons of French, Belgian and Russian
origin employed in the Civil Service of Canada, are legally
liable under the laws of their respective countries to military
service.
The Minister recommends that any such persons who obtain
the permission of the Head of their respective Departments to
go and do military service for any of the Allied Nations shall be
entitled to receive their regular salary during such period of
service, subject to such regulations and conditions as to the
pajrment of such salary to their families or dependents of such
persons or otherwise as may be prescribed by Order in Council
or by the Head of the Department in each case.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents, 543
No. 282.
Order in Council providing rates of pay of men in the Naval Service.
P. C. 2251.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 29th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 27th August, 1914, from the Minister of the
Naval Service, recommending that the following rates of pay
and allowances be adopted for Petty OflScers and Men volunteer-
ing for war service, who have had previous service in the
Royal Navy, viz.: —
Able Seamen $ 1 . 00 per diem.
Leading Seamen 1 . 10 "
Petty Officer 1 .25 "
Chief Petty Officer 1.65
u
Allowances —
Gunnery and Torpedo ratings according to Naval scale :
Sig. and Teleg. ratings 10 cents.
Stoker ratings 20 cents.
No allowance for badges.
All ratings to be paid in accordance with their equivalent
seaman ratings, and to enter with the seniority which they held
on leaving the Royal Navy.
Petty Officers and Men to have the option of being placed
on the above rates, or on the rates of pay and allowances already
in force in the Canadian Navy for their particular rating.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
87169—2
544 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 283.
Order in Council resuming the issue of money orders to the United
Kingdom.
P. C. 2252.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 29th August, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 29th August, 1914, from the Postmaster General,
stating that the Post Office Department is in receipt of infor-
mation from the British Post Office Department, to the effect
that financial conditions are now more settled than when money
order business was suspended between the two countries, and
that in view of present conditions it would be safe to issue money
orders at $4.92 instead of at the old rate of $4.87, and recom-
mending the resumption of money order business under these
conditions and on a basis that no order for more than $100
shall be sold to any one person in one day.
The Minister recommends — in view of the above repre-
sentations — that money order business between Canada and
Great Britain be resumed, on the conditions above enumerated.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
TFa?' Documents. 645
No. 284.
Order in Council providing regulation for applications for advances
under The Finance Act, 1914.
P. C. 2276.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Wednesday, the 2nd day of September, 1914
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council,
under and in virtue of the provisions of Section 5 of The Finance
Act, 1914, being Chapter 3 of the Statutes 5 George V, assented
to on the 22nd day of August, 1914,* is pleased to order that the
following Regulatiions be made and established: —
Regulation I.
The form of application to the Treasury Board for advances
under The Finance Act, 1914, shall be as nearly as may be in the
form hereto attached marked ''A".
Regulation II.
The pledge of securities by a bank with the Minister of
Finance under The Finance Act, 1914, shall be subject to the
provisions of an agreement in the form attached hereto marked
"B" and the terms and conditions set forth in Schedule ''B"
thereto.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*App. p, 132.
87169— 2i
546 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
. , P. C. 2276 (a).
"A"
Regulation No. I.
Application by
under the Finance Act, 1914.
To the Honourable the Members of the Treasury Board:
The Bank (hereinafter
called "the Bank") hereby applies under the provisions of the
Finance Act, 1914, for a loan of
dollars or such less amount as may be approved by the Treasury
Board and offers as security therefor the securities set forth,
in the Schedule attached hereto.
The Bank wiU repay the amount advanced with interest at
the rate of five per cent per annum on or before the 1st day of
May, 1915.
The Bank submits herewith {or imdertakes to furnish as
soon as possible as the case may be) a certified copy of a resolution
of the Board of Directors of the Bank authorizing this appUcation
and the pledge of the securities specified.
The Bank wiU upon approval of the loan deposit the
securities with the Minister of Finance or for his account with a
depositary authorized by him to receive the same accompanied
by a duly executed pledge agreement in the form approved by
the Governor in Council.
Dated at this day of 1914.
The Bank
by
President (or Vice-President or other
Director authorized by resolution of the
Board).
General Manager (or other officer author-
ized by resolution of the Board).
Approved for an advance
of $
Secretary of the Treasury Board. Ottawa.
War Documents. 647
P. C. 2276 (6)
The Finance Act, 1914.
Schedule giving description and brief particulars of securities
to be deposited pursuant to attached application by
The Bank
Description and particulars.
Bank's valuation.
Valuation by
Treasury Board as
basis for advance.
The
Bank
by,
President (or Vice-President or other
Director authorized by the Board.)
General Yznager (or other officer
authorized by the Board).
548 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
P. C. 2276 (c)
Regulation No. II.
Pledge Agreement
under the Finance Act, 1914.
The undersigned Bank hereby acknowledges to owe to His
Majesty the King, the sum of
doUars, together with interest at the rate of five per cent per
annum, which amount is to be paid to His Majesty the King on
or before the 1st day of May, 1915.
As security for the payment of the said indebtedness and
interest the undersigned Bank has concurrently with the
execution hereof deposited with the Minister of Finance (or
with for account
of the Minister of Finance) in trust for His Majesty the securities
set forth in Schedule "A" hereto annexed and hereby assigns and
transfers the same to His Majesty as such security aforesaid.
The regulations, terms and conditions of pledge set forth in
the Schedule ''B" hereto, together, with all additions to and
modifications thereof from time to time made by the Governor
in Council shall form part hereof and the undersigned Bank
agrees to be bound thereby and from time to time to execute all
such further instruments and documents as may be reasonably
required by the Minister of Finance for the purpose of giving
effect thereto.
Executed in triplicate this
day of , 191 .
The Bank
by..
President (or Vice-President or other
authorized Director).
General Manager {or other officer
atUhorized by resolution of the Board).
War Documents. 549
P. C. 2276 (d)
Schedule A. — The Finance Act, 1914.
Schedule giving description and brief particulars of securities
pledged and subject to the attached agreement.
Description and Particulars.
The Bank
by
President (or Vice-President or other
Director authorized by the Board).
General Manager (or other officer
authorized by the Board).
Assistant Receiver General
of Royal Trust Company.
by
as the case may be.
560 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
P. C. 2276 (e)
Schedule B.
Regulations, terms and conditions applicable to all advances
to Chartered Banks of Canada under the Finance Act,
1914.
1. Advances shall bear interest from the date on which they
are respectively made.
2. Interest shall be computed at the rate of five per cent
per annum or such greater rate as may be from time to time
fixed by Order in Council.
3. Interest shall be payable quarterly on the last day of the
months of February, May, August and November, the first
payment to be made on the first of such days which shall happen
after the making of each advance.
4. All payments shall be due at the office of the Receiver
General of Canada at Ottawa.
5. So long as the Bank is not in default it shall be entitled
upon request to receive all interest and dividends which shall be
paid upon the pledged securities or the coupons or other interest
warrants therefor.
6. The Bank shall at all times maintain such margin in
value of pledged securities over and above the advances thereon
as may be required by the Minister.
7. As advances are repaid the Minister may direct the
redelivery to the Bank of such securities as he may approve.
8. All advances shall be repayable on or before the 1st
day of May, 1915, but the time for payment of the principal
may be extended from time to time by Order in Council.
9. If the Bank shall make default in payment of the
advances when due or meanwhile in the payment of interest, or
in the maintenance of margin, or shall suspend payment of its
liabilities, the whole amount of the indebtedness and interest
shall, without any notice or demand, become immediately
payable and the Minister or his appointee may forthwith, or at
any time thereafter in his discretion without notice, without
demand, without advertisement or any other formality, all of
which are hereby waived, sell and dispose of all or any of the
War Documents. 651
pledged securities by public or private sale or on any exchange
in Canada or elsewhere and may buy in at any sale by auction
and vary or rescind any contract of sale and may transfer and
deliver the securities so sold to the purchasers thereof.
10. The Bank shall take up all maturing securities on or
before the maturity thereof either by paying the amount required
to obtain the release thereof or by the substitution of other
approved securities of a like principal amount, or partly in one
mode and partly in the other.
11. No obligation to collect either principal or interest or to
enforce or realize upon any of the pledged securities shall rest
upon His Majesty, or the Minister or any depositary, and the
duty of giving notice of dishonour of or protesting any security
shall remain with the Bank. His Majesty or any person on his
behalf may, however, exercise without responsibility for loss or
otherwise all or any of the rights and remedies of a holder of
such securities.
12. All moneys realized from the pledged securities after
deducting all expenses, commissions and costs, including
Solicitor and Counsel fees in connection therewith, shall be
applied on the indebtedness of the Bank to His Majesty, and
any surplus shall be paid to the Bank. All accounts certified to
be correct by the Department of Finance shall be conclusive.
13. Notwithstanding the pledge of securities His Majesty
shall in respect of the indebtedness and interest be entitled to all
other rights and remedies against the Bank vested in him by
law and shall not be obliged to realize upon the pledged securities
or any of them.
14. His Majesty shall not be responsible ^or the loss of any
of the pledged securities either in transmission or by the wrongful
act or neglect of any depositary thereof or other person, nor for
any other loss howsoever occurring with reference thereto.
15. ''Minister" shall mean the Minister or Acting Minister
of Finance, or any Deputy or Assistant Deputy Minister or any
appointee of the Minister or Acting Minister. "Bank" shall
mean the pledging Bank.
16. For the purpose of uniformity it is declared that the
Agreement of Pledge and the rights and obligations of His
Majesty and the Bank respectively thereunder and under these
Regulations shall be interpreted and governed by the Law of the
Province of Ontario.
552 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
17. These regulations and the terms and conditions affecting
the deposit of securities and the agreement of pledge thereof may
from time to time be added to, varied or modified by Order in
Council and all such conditions, variations and modifications
shall apply to all agreements of pledge then existing as well as
to those thereafter entered into with the same effect as if
embodied therein.
No. 285.
Order in Council providing Rates of Pay and Allowance for the
Overseas Force.
P. C. 2264.
Certified copy of a report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 3rd September, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report dated 27th August, 1914, from the Minister of Militia
and Defence, recommending that the following daily rates of
pay be authorized for the troops of the Overseas Contingents,
these rates being in most cases the same as those now in force
for annual training: —
War Documents.
DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS.
553
Pay.
Allowance
Field.
Commander, Major-General
General Staff Officer, 1st grade
Asst. Adjutant and Quartermaster General
General Staff Officer, 2nd Grade
Asst. Director of Medical Services
Deputy Asst. Adjutant and Quartermaster ^
Deputy Asst. Adjutant General
Deputy Asst. Quartermaster General
Chief Paymaster
Deputy Asst. Director of Veterinary Services
General Staff OflBcer, 3rd Grade
Deputy Asst. Director of Medical Services
Deputy Asst. Director of Ordnance Services
Asst. Provost Marshal
Divisional Paymaster
Asst. Divisional Paymaster
A.D.C. to Commander
Superintending Clerk
Other Clerks
Staff Sergeant and Sergeants
Other non-commissioned officers and men
$ cts.
20 00
10 00
9 00
8 00
8 00
7 00
7 00
7 00
8 00
8 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
6
5
5
5
5
3
3
2
1
pay of rank
pay of rank
cts.
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1 00
60
50
25
DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS AND INFANTRY BRIGADE
HEADQUARTERS.
Allowance
Field.
$ cts,
Commander
Brigade Major
Staff Captains
Intelligence Staff Officer
Veterinary Officer
Clerks
Staff Sergeants and Sergeants
Other Non-Commissioned Officers and Men
cts.
9 00
3 00
6 00
3 00
4 00
3 00
3 00
3 00
pay of rank
3 00
1 50
50
pay of rank
50
pay of rank
25
554
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
REGIMENTAL RATES— ALL ARMS.
Allowance
Field.
Colonel
Lieut.-Colonel
Majors
Captains
Lieutenants
Adjutants, in addition to pa^ of rank
Paymasters
Quartermasters
Warrant OflBcers
Quartermaster Sergeants
Orderly Room Clerks
Pay Sergeants
Squadron, Battery or Company Sergeant-Major
Squadron, Battery or Company Quartermaster Sergeant
Colour-Sergeant or Staff-Sergeant
Sergeants
Corporals
Bombardiers or 2nd Corporals
Trumpeters, buglers and drummers
Privates, gunners, drivers, sappers, batmen, cooks, etc . . .
cts.
1 60
1 25
1 00
75
60
75
75
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
15
10
10
10
10
The Minister further recommends that in addition to the
foregoing regimental rates, officers in command of regiments of
cavalry or battalions of infantry, brigades of artillery, or other
bodies of troops numbering 500 men or over, including Divisional
Engineer, shall receive Command Pay at the rate of $1 a day.
This, however, shall not be paid to Divisional or Brigade
Commanders or other officers in receipt of a special rate of Staff
Pay.
The Minister also recommends that in addition to pay of
rank Non-Commissioned Officers and men enlisted and employed
as Farriers, Shoeing-smiths, Smiths, Saddlers, Fitters, Wheelers,
Motor-Car Drivers, Cooks, Bakers, and Butchers shall, if
qualified and recommended by the Officer Commanding the
unit to which they belong receive Working Pay at the following
scale: —
If recommended by Officer Commanding as Ist Class. . .$1 00 a day.
" " 2nd Class.. 75 "
" « 3rd Class... 50 "
The number drawing Working Pay must not, however,
exceed the number shown on the Establishment for these
Services.
War Documents. 555
Armament Artificers and Armourers, etc., of the Permanent
Force, if in receipt of a special rate of pay as such, will not be
eligible for this special rate of Working Pay.,
Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and
Men of the Permanent Staff or Permanent Force shall not receive
a lower rate of pay than they are entitled to in that Force.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 286.
Order in Council providing Separation Allowance.
P. C. 2266.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 4th September, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Memorandum, dated 27th August, 1914, from the Minister of
Militia and Defence, reporting that under the regulations now
existing the wives and families of Officers and Men of the
Permanent Force are entitled to free quarters, fuel, light, and
rations in the absence of their husbands on duty, while no such
provision exists for the non-permanent units of the Overseas
Contingent, and that it is very desirable to treat both clasess
alike as regards pay and allowances.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that one scale of
pay be made applicable to both permanent troops and non-
permanent troops and, in view of the fact that wives and families
of the permanent troops are entitled to free quarters, etc., in
the absence of their husbands on duty, that a money allowance
to cover quarters, fuel, light and rations be granted the wives
656 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada. *
and families of the non-permanent troops sent abroad at the
following scale: —
Rank and file $ 20 per month.
Sergeants and Staff-Sergeants 25
Warrant Officers 30
Lieutenants 30
Captains 40
Majors 50
Colonels or Lieut.-Colonels 60
Provided, however, that there may be deducted from the
above separation allowance any amount which is being received
by the beneficiaries in payment in whole or in part of the salary
which the husband or father was receiving at the time of his
enlistment.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 287.
Order in Council providing pardon for Deserters.
P. C. 2303.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 5th September, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 3rd September, 1914, from the Minister of Militia
and Defence, representing that, in view of the present war and
the necessities arising therefrom, it is desirable that pardons be
granted those men of the Permanent Force who, on 5th August,
1914, were in a state of desertion from that Force, and who, on
or before 31st October, 1914, surrender themselves in Canada
and re-enlist for service either in the Permanent Force or in the
Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.
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' r
The Minister recommends that pardons be granted as above
set forth, such indulgence, however, not to extend to men who
are undergoing imprisonment for other than miUtary offences.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 288.
Order in Council rescinding the Order in Council of 7th August,
1914, suspending the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 2315.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 5th September, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 4th September, 1914, from the Postmaster
General, stating that the Post Office Department is in receipt
of a cable from the Post Office Department of Great Britain
stating that money orders can be accepted from Canada for all
countries for which Great Britain acts as intermediary excepting
Luxemburg and Constantinople.
The Minister recommends that the Order in Council
passed on the 7th day of August, 1914,* by which money order
business was suspended with all European countries be rescinded
and that authority be given to resume money order business
with the above mentioned countries.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 538.
658 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 289.
Order in Council respecting Patents of Invention held by Alien
Enemies.
P. C. 2355.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Friday, the 11th day of September, 1914.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
The Governor General in Council, under and in virtue of the
authority conferred by "The War Measures Act, 1914," is
pleased to Order as follows: —
The following Orders and Regulations respecting Patents
of Invention are hereby made and established: —
1. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Patents and
includes the Deputy Commissioner of Patents.
2. The Commissioner may, on the application of any person,
and subject to such terms and conditions, if any, as he may
think fit, order the avoidance or suspension, in whole or in part,
of any patent or license, the person entitled to the benefit of
which is the subject of any State at War with His Majesty, and
the Commissioner, before granting any such application, may
require to be satisfied on the following heads: —
(a) That the person entitled to the benefit of such
patent or license is the subject of a State at War with His
Majesty;
(6) That the person applying intends to manufacture,
or cause to be manufactured, the patented article, or to
carry on, or cause to be carried on, the patented process
within the Dominion of Canada;
(c) That it is in the general interests of the country or
of a section of the community, or of a trade, that such
article should be manufactured or such process carried on
as aforesaid.
War Documents. 659
The fee payable on such application shall be ten dollars.
The Commissioner may at any time, in his absolute
discretion, revoke any avoidance or suspension of any patent
or license ordered by him, but if any person during the period
of such avoidance or suspension begins to manufacture, use or
sell in Canada the invention covered by said patent, such person
may continue to manufacture, use or sell such invention in as
full and ample a manner as if such revocation had not been
made.
Provided always that the Commissioner may at any time,
if in his absolute discretion he deem it expedient in the public
interest, order the avoidance or suspension in whole or in part
of any such patent or license upon such terms and conditions,
if any, as he may think fit.
3. The Commissioner may, at any time during the con-
tinuance of these Orders and Regulations, avoid or suspend any
proceedings on any application made under the Patent Act by
a subject of any State at War with His Majesty.
4. The Commissioner may also, at any time, during the
continuance of these Orders and Regulations, extend the time
prescribed by the Patent Act or any rules made thereunder, for
doing any act or filing any document, upon such terms and
subject to such conditions as he may think fit in the following
cases, namely: —
(a) Where it is shown to his satisfaction that the
applicant, patentee, or proprietor, as the case may be, was
prevented from doing the said act, or filing the said docu-
ment, by reason of active service or enforced absence from
this country, or any other circumstances arising from the
present state of war, which, in the opinion of the Commis-
sioner, would justify such extension;
(6) Where the doing of any act would, by reason of the
circumstances arising from the present state of war, be
prejudicial or injurious to the rights or interests of any
applicant, patentee or proprietor as aforesaid.
Such extension of any prescribed time, if granted after its
expiration, shall have the same effect as if granted prior thereto,
provided such expiration occurred on or after the fourth day of
August, 1914.
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560 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
5. The Commissioner may refuse to register the assignment
of any patent made by a subject of any State at War with His
Majesty and filed in the Patent Office on or after the fourth day
of August, 1914, unless satisfied that such assignment was made
in good faith and not for the purpose of evading any of the
provisions of the foregoing Orders and Regulations.
6. The term ''person" used in these Orders and Regulations
shall, in addition to the meaning given thereto by par. (20) of
Section 34 of ''The Interpretation Act," include any government
department.
7. These Orders and Regulations shall come into operation
as and from the fourth day of August, 1914.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 290.
Order in Council respecting British reservists in the Public Service.
P. C. 2405.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 19th September, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommen-
dation of the Right Honourable the Prime Minister, advise that
all British reservists employed in the Civil Service of Canada,
who have been or may be called out on Active Service in the
present war in Europe, be entitled to receive their regular
salaries as members of the Civil Service of Canada, while so on
Active Service, subject to sucli regulations and conditions as to
the payment of such salary lo the families or dependents of such
persons or otherwise as may be prescribed by Order in Council,
or by the Head of the Department in each case.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 661
No. 291.
Order in Council appointing Officers to take attestation of
Volunteers.
P. C. 2425.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 22nd September, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommendation
of the Acting Minister of Militia and Defence, advise that any
commissioned officer in the Militia of Canada of the rank of
Captain, or superior rank, be authorized to take the attestation
of soldiers volunteering for service in the present war.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
The London Gazette, 29th September, 1914.
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No. 292.
Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the payment of fees
on Patents of Invention in Enemy Countries and on behalf
of enemies in the United Kingdom.
Board of Trade, Whitehall.
Whereas by Royal Proclamation relating to Trading with
the Enemy, dated the 9th day of September, 1914*, it was,
amongst other things, declared as follows: —
''The expression 'enemy country' in this Proclamation
means the territories of the German Empire and of the Dual
*p. 88.
87169—3*
562 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, together with all the Colonies
and Dependencies thereof.
"The expression 'enemy' in this Proclamation means any
person or body of persons of whatever nationality resident or
carrying on business in the enemy country, but does not include
persons of enemy nationality who are neither resident not
carrying on business in the enemy country. In the case of
incorporated bodies enemy character attaches only to those
incorporated in an enemy country."
And Whereas it was also declared by the said Proclamation
that from and after the date of the said Proclamation, all persons
resident, carrying on business, or being in His Majesty's
Dominions were prohibited from doing certain acts therein more
specificaUy referred to:
And Whereas it was further declared by the said Pro-
clamation as follows : —
"Nothing in this Proclamation shall be taken to prohibit
anything which shall be expressly permitted by Our License, or
by the license given on Our behalf by a Secretary of State, or the
Board of Trade, whether such licenses be especially granted to
individuals or be announced as applying to classes of persons."
And Whereas it appears desirable to grant the license
hereinafter set out;
Now, Therefore, the Board of Trade, acting on behalf of
His Majesty, and in pursuance of the power reserved in the
said Proclamation, do hereby give and grant license to all persons
resident, carrying on business, or being in His Majesty's
Dominions.
To pay any fees necessary for obtaining the grant, or for
obtaining the renewal of patents, or for obtaining the registration
of Designs or Trade Marks, or the renewal of such registration
in an " enemy country."
And also to pay on behalf of an "enemy" any fees payable
on application for or renewal of the grant of a British patent or
on application for the registration of British Designs or Trade
Marks or the renewal of such registration.
Dated this twenty-third day of September, 1914.
For and on behalf of the Board of Trade,
H. LLEWELLYN SMITH,
Secretary to the said Board.
War Documents. 563
No. 293.
Order in Council authorizing the taking of control of Telegraph
and Telephone Lines.
P. C. 2409.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Thursday, the 24th day of September, 1914.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council under
and in virtue of the provisions of Section 6 of the War Measures'
Act, 1914, is pleased to make and doth hereby make the following
Orders and Regulations respecting the transmission and
reception of telegraph and telephone messages.
Whereas it is advisable for the security and defence, peace,
order and welfare of Canada, that during the existing war the
Government of Canada should have control over the transmission
and reception of telegraph and telephone messages by any com-
pany and by any body corporate or politic operating telegraph
or telephone lines within Canada.
Therefore the Governor General in Council is pleased to
order and it is hereby ordered as follows : —
The word ''Minister" wherever used herein shall mean such
Minister as may be appointed for the purpose by the Governor
in Council.*
The word ''Company" wherever used herein shall be inter-
preted to mean "Company, firm, partnership, person or persons."
The Minister by warrant under his hand may direct and
cause so much of the property, offices or works of any Company,
body corporate or politic operating telegraph or telephone lines
in Canada as are within Canada or any part of such property,
offices or works to be taken possession of in the name of and on
behalf of His Majesty and to be used for His Majesty's service
*See O. C. pp. 594 and 883.
564 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
and subject thereto for such ordinary service as to the Minister
may seem fit, and in that event any person or persons authorized
by the Minister may enter upon the offices and works of any such
Company, body corporate or poHtic and take possession thereof
and use the same as aforesaid.
The Minister may when he considers it expedient instead
of or in addition to taking possession of the property, offices and
works of any such Company, body corporate or poHtic, direct
and authorize such p6rson or persons as he thinks fit to assume
control of the transmission of messages by any such Company,
body corporate or politic either wholly or partly and in such
manner as he may direct and such person or persons may enter
upon the premises accordingly; and the Minister may direct any
such Company, body corporate or politic to submit to him or to
any person authorized by him, all telegrams and messages and
to stop or delay the transmission of any telegram or message or
to deliver the same to him or his agent; and the Minister may
direct any such Company, body corporate or politic to transmit
all messages whether by telegraph or telephone that may be
passing out of Canada through certain named offices only and
may require any person going into possession as aforesaid or any
person employed by any such Company, body corporate or
politic to subscribe to the Oath hereto annexed; and all persons
employed by or connected with any such Company, body
corporate or politic or so going into possession of the property,
offices and works of any such Company, body corporate or
politic, shall obey and conform to all such directions with
reference to the transmission and reception of cablegrams as the
Minister may prescribe.
Any person contravening or being a director or other officer
of a Company or Corporation contravening to the knowledge
with the consent of such director or officer, any of the provisions
of the foregoing orders and regulations shall be liable to a penalty
not exceeding $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars) or imprisonment
for any term not exceeding five years or to both fine and imprison-
ment, and such penalty may be recovered or enforced by
summary proceedings and conviction under the provisions of
Part 15 of the Criminal Code, and in any such proceeding against
any such director or officer the onus of showing that he did not
know of or consent to such contravention shall be upon such
director or officer.
War Documents. 565
Dominion of Canada.
In the Matter of the War Measures' Act, 1914.
I, of tho
of in the
of
Do Solemnly Swear: —
That I will not until relieved of this obligation by notice in
writing from the Minister of transmit or
permit to be transmitted any message whether by telegraph or
telephone passing through the office or exchange in which I am
employed and intended for delivery outside of Canada, unless I
am satisfied on good and reasonable grounds that said message
contains no matter giving information with respect to the
sailing of ships or to the movement or disposition of any of the
forces, ships or war materials of His Majesty or any of His
Majesty's allies or with respect to the plans of any naval or
military operations by any such forces or ships or with respect
to any works or measures undertaken for or connected with the
fortification or defence of any place, if the information is such as
is calculated to be or as might be directly or indirectly useful to
the enemy, and that I will to the best of my ability learn the
subject matter of all messages, intercept any message con-
taining any such information and will immediately make known
the terms of such message and all facts that I can ascertain as to
the identity of the sender thereof to the
Sworn before me at the of
in the of
this day of
, A.D. 1914.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
566
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 294.
Canada Gazette, 3rd October, 1914-
Order in Council respecting Immigration to British Columbia.
P.C. 2455.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
Saturday, the 26th day of September, 1914.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council,
under and in virtue of the provisions of subsection (c) of section
thirty-eight of The Immigration Act, 9-10 Edward VII, and in
view of the present overcrowded condition of the labour market
in the Province of British Columbia, is pleased to order and it
is hereby ordered as follows: —
From and after 1st October, 1914, and until after the 31st
day of March, 1915, the landing at any port of entry in British
Columbia hereinafter specified of any immigrant of any of the
following classes or occupations, viz.: —
Artizans; labourers, skilled and unskilled, shall be, and the
same is hereby prohibited.
The following ports of entry in British Columbia are hereby
designated as the ports of entry at which this order shall apply : —
Vancouver,
Victoria,
New Westminster,
Nanaimo,
Prince Rupert,
Port Simpson,
Any ox,
Atlin,
Chilliwack,
Gangee Harbour,
Douglas,
Gateway,
Grand Forks,
Huntingdon,
Kamloops,
Keremeos,
Kingsgate,
Ladner,
Paterson,
Aldergrove,
Rykerts,
Rossland,
Stewart,
Union Bay,
Upper Sumas,
Waneta,
Pacific Highway,
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567
Bridesville,
Chopaka,
Carson,
Cascade,
Comox,
Osoyoos,
Myncaster,
Ladysmith,
Midway,
Steveston,
Chemainus,
Powell River,
White Rock,
Mission Junction,
Port McNichol,
Whales Island,
Newport,
Albemi.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 295.
Order in Council respecting Separation Allowance extending the
terms of Order in Council of the 4th September, 1914.*
P. C. 2553.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 10th October, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 7th October, 1914, from the Acting Minister of
Mjlitia and Defence, stating: — with reference to the Order in
Council of the 4th September, 1914, No. 2266,* respecting
Separation Allowance to the wives and families of members of
the Overseas Contingent — that many applications for this
allowance have been received from widows whose sons, their
so'e support, have gone to the front.
The Minister is of the opinion that these women should be
granted the allowance and he recommends that the expression
"families" be considered to include such.
The Minister also recommends that the last paragraph of
the Order restricting the allowance be made to apply to those
beneficiaries only whose husbands or fathers or sons are in
receipt of a salary from the Dominion or any of the Provincial
Governments during their service with the Contingent.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 555.
568 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 296.
Order in Council authorizing a proclamation respecting Prize
Court Rules.
P. C. 2614. *
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 17th October, 1914.
The Committe of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 16th October, 1914, from the Minister of Justice,
submitting, — with reference to a telegraphic despatch from the
Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor General,
dated the 3rd October, 1914,* — that an Order of His Majesty the
King in Council, dated the 30th of September, 1914, has been
made, which Order in Council is as follows: —
Whereas by section 3 of the Prize Court Act, 1896,
His Majesty in Council is authorized to make rules of court
for regulating, subject to the provisions of The Naval Prize
Act, 1864, and the said Act, the procedure and practice of
Prize Courts, within the meaning of The Naval Prize Act,
1864, and the duties and conduct of the officers thereof and
of the practitioners therein, and for regulating the fees to be
taken by the officers of the courts, and the costs, charges
and expenses to be allowed to the practitioners therein;
And Whereas in pursuance of the Prize Court Act
1894, certain rules were made by His Majesty's Order in
Council dated the fifth day of August, 1914;
And Whereas it is expedient that the said rules should
be amended;
And Whereas on account of urgency this order should
come into immediate operation ;
Now, Therefore, His Majesty, by virtue of the
powers in this behalf by the said Act or otherwise in him
vested, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy
Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: —
1. That in Order twenty-eight (Detention) of the said
rules, rule three shall be omitted and this omission shall be
retrospective and shall take effect as if the said rule had never
been inserted in the said rules.
*App. p. 38.
War Documents. 569
2. That in Order twenty-nine (Requisitions by Admiralty)
of the said rules the following words shall be omitted: —
In rules one and three the words "on motion." In
rule one, the words ''form of notice of motion will be found
in Appendix A, number fifty-four." In rule four, the
words ''by motion."
3. That the following rule shall be added to the aforesaid
Order twenty-nine, after rule four thereof: —
4. (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this
order, the court shall on request of the proper officer of the
Crown accept in lieu of payment into a Court, an under-
taking in writing signed by the proper officer of the Crown
for payment into Court on behalf of the Crown of the
appraised value of the ship, or of the amount fixed under
rule four of this order, as the case may be, at such time or
times as the court shall declare by order that the same or
any part thereof is required for the purpose of payment out
of court.
4. (b) Where in any case of requisition (a) under this
order it is made to appear to the judge on behalf of the
Crown that the Lords of the Admiralty desire to requisition
for the ship temporarily, the court may, in lieu of an order
of release, make an order for the temporary delivery of the
ship to the Lords of the Admiralty, and subject as aforesaid,
the provisions of this order shall apply to such a requisi-
tion; always provided that, in the event of the return of
the ship to the custody of the court, the court may make
such order as it thinks fit for the return to the Crown of
the money paid into Court, or some or any part thereof, or
the release of the undertaking given on behalf of the Crown
or the return of the amount undertaken to be paid thereby,
as the case may be; and provided also that, where the
ship so requisitioned is subject to the provision of order
twenty-eight, rule one relating to detention, the amount for
which the Crown shall be considered liable in respect of
such requisition shall be the amount of the damage, if any,
which the ship has suffered during such temporary delivery
as aforesaid.
4. That form number fifty-four in Appendix A to the said
rules shall be omitted.
5. This order shall take effect provisionally in accordance
with provisions of section 2 of the rules publication (of)? Act,
1893, from the date hereof.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
670 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Minister recommends that a Proclamation should be
issued, pursuant to Rule XL VI of the Prize Court Rules, 1914,
for the purpose of bringing into operation in Canada from and
after the date of such Proclamation the amendnjtnts to the
Prize Court Rules, 1914, made by the King's Order in Council of
the 30th September, 1914.
The Committee advise that a Proclamation* do issue as
recommended, accordingly.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
•This Proclamation does not appear to have been issued.
No. 297.
Order in Council respecting pay of the Royal Canadian Regiment
while serving in Bermuda.
P. C. 2681.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 21st October, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had under
consideration a Report from the Acting Minister of Militia and
Defence, dated 17th October, 1914, representing that by Order
in Council of 3rd September, 1914,* the rates of pay approved
for the Royal Canadian Regiment sent to Bermuda were the
same as those they had been drawing in Canada, except that
field allowance was authorized for them while in Bermuda, that
is to say, 50 cents a day pay and 10 cents a day field allowance,
or 60 cents a day in all, for a recruit while in Bermuda, and if
married $20 a month additional for his wife in Canada.
The Minister recommends that, as many of these recruits
were expecting when sent to Bermuda to receive the same pay
as those of the Overseas Contingent, viz. : — $1.10 a day, plus $20
*p. 562.
War Documents. 571
Separation Allowance if married, the Royal Canadian Regiment
while in Bermuda be considered a part of the Overseas Contin-
gent and granted the higher rates of pay.
The Minister further recommends that the pay and expenses
of this Regiment while in Bermuda be made a charge against
the War Appropriation instead of the Permanent Force Vote in
view of the fact that no provision was made in the Permanent
Force Vote for the higher rate of pay which is estimated to cost
$75,000 additional for the six months to March 31, 1914.
The Committee concur in the above recommendation and
submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 298.
Order in Council extending the free time for unloading hay for
export for His Majesty's Forces.
P. C. 2700.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Tuesday, the 27th day of October, 1914.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas under the Canadian Car Service Rules, authorized
by the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, Rule 2,
except on (6), 6 days free time is allowed at Montreal and at
tide water ports for unloading hay for export;
And Whereas it is deemed expedient and in the public
interest that an exception to said Regulations be made in respect
to shipments of hay for His Majesty's Forces;
672 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Therefore the Governor General in Council, under and in
virtue of the provisions of Section 289, Chapter 37, R.S.C.,
1906, is pleased to order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The following Regulations are added to those already in
force : —
In respect to shipments of hay for His Majesty's Forces.
(a) 10 days' free time is allowed at Montreal and at
tide water ports for unloading hay for export, dating from
the day after the cars arrive in Montreal or other tide
water port on all cars of accepted hay;
(h) That demurrage be charged at the rate of SI per
day after 10 days; and,
(c) That cars containing rejected hay be allowed only
two free days, dating from the day after the cars arrive in
Montreal or other tide water port.
The aforesaid Regulations shall be retroactive, to take
effect from the date of the declaration of war, viz. : — 4th August,
1914.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 299.
The London Gazette, 6th November, 191 Jf.
[28965]
Order of the British Board of Trade licensing the payment of fees
on Patents of Invention in enemy countries and on behalf
of enemies in the United Kingdom.
Board of Trade, Whitehall.
Whereas by Royal Proclamation relating to Trading with
the Enemy, dated the 9th day of September, 1914, it was,
amongst other things, declared as follows: —
War Documents. 573
''The expression 'enemy country' in this Proclamation
means the territories of the German Empire and of the Dual
Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, together with all the
Colonies and Dependencies thereof.
"The expression 'enemy' in this Proclamation means
any person or body of persons of whatsoever nationality
resident or carrying on business in the enemy country, but
does not include persons of enemy nationality who are
neither resident nor carrying on business in the enemy
country. In the case of incorporated bodies enemy char-
acter attaches only to those incorporated in an enemy
country."
And Whereas it was also declareu by the said Proclamation
that from and after the date of the said Proclamation the persons
therein referred to were prohibited from doing certain acts
therein more specificially mentioned:
And Whereas it was further declared by the said Pro-
clamation as follows: —
"Nothing in this Proclamation shall be taken to pro-
hibit anything which shall be expressly permitted by Our
license or by the license given on Our behalf by a Secretary
of State or the Board of Trade whether such licenses be
specially granted to individuals or be announced as applying
to classes of persons."
And Whereas in pursuance of the powers conferred by the
Trading with the Enemy Proclamation No. 2, the Board of
Trade, acting on behalf of His Majesty by license dated the
23rd day of September, 1914, granted license to the persons
therein referred to to pay the fees therein more specifically
mentioned :
And Whereas by Proclamation dated the 8th day of
October, 1914, the said Proclamation dated the 9th day of
September, 1914, called the Trading with the Enemy Pro-
clamation No. 2, was amended as therein more specifically
set forth, and the said Proclamation of the 8th day of October,
1914, was to be reac as one with the Trading with the Enemy
Proclamation No. 2:
And Whereas in consequence of the provisions of the said
Proclamation dated the 8th day of October, 1914, it is desirable
574 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
to restate and modify the provisions contained in the before-
recited license dated the 23rd day of September, 1914.
Now, Therefore, the Board of Trade, acting on behalf of
His Majesty, and in pursuance of the power reserved in the said
Proclamation and all other powers thereunto them enabling,
DO HEREBY REVOKE the said license dated the 23rd day of
September, 1914,* and DO HEREBY give and grant license to all
persons resident, carrying on business or being in the United
Kingdom.
To pay any fees necessary for obtaining the grant or for
obtaining the renewal of patents or for obtaining the registration
of Designs or Trade Marks or the renewal of such registration
in an *' enemy country."
AND also to pay on behalf of an ''enemy" any fees payable
in the United Kingdom on application for or renewal of the
grant of a patent or on application for the registration of Designs
or Trade Marks or the renewal of such registration.
Dated this 4th day of November, 1914.
H. LLEWELLYN SMITH,
Secretary of the said Board.
No. 300.
Order in Council suspending the restrictions imposed by section
544 of The Criminal Code upon the transportation of
horses.
P. C. 2779
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
Wednesday, the 4th day of November, 1914.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas it is advisable for the rapid and convenient
transportation of remounts for the army services that the
*p. 561.
War Documents. 575
railways of Canada should be relieved of the restrictions
imposed by section 544 of the Criminal Code upon the trans-
portation of horses.
Therefore His Royal Highness in Council pursuant to
the powers vested in him by Section 6, Subsection (d) of The
War Measures Act 1914, is pleased to order that the provisions
of Section 544 of The Criminal Code in so far as they affect the
transportation by rail of remounts for the army services, shall
be and the same are hereby suspended until further order.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 301.
Order in Council providing for the internment of alien enemies.
P. C. 2817.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 6th November, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had under
consideration a report from the Acting Minister of Militia and
Defence, dated 3rd November, 1914, with reference to an Order
in Council (P.C. 2721),* dated 28th October, 1914, providing for
the registration and internment in certain cases of aliens of
enemy nationality.
The Minister states that he considers it desirable for the
effective carrying out of such of the provisions of said Order in
Council as relate to internment of aliens of enemy nationality
as prisoners of war, that an officer be appointed who shall be
authorized to take whatever military action may be necessary
or expedient to carry out effectively such provisions and who
shall be given command of sufficient military forces for that
purpose.
* p. 126.
87169—4
576 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Minister therefore,, recommends as follows: —
1. That Major-General Sir William DiUon Otter, K.C.B.,
C.V.O., be appointed as such officer, with the title or designation
of Officer Commanding Internment Operations, with a salary
(exclusive of his present pension) of $5,000 per annum.
The Department of Militia and Defence shall from time to
time, put at the disposal and under command of such officer,
such military forces as may be reasonably required at any time
or place for the proper carrying out of said operations and the
effective internment of all such enemy aliens as aforesaid;
It shall be the duty of such officer:
(a) To make such provision as may be necessary for
the maintenance of aliens of enemy nationality interned as
prisoners of war, and to require such prisoners to do and
perform such work as may be prescribed;
(6) To provide for the proper quartering and rationing
of the troops employed and prisoners interned, and for these
purposes to lease or otherwise procure such premises or
places of detention on such terms and for such periods as
may be necessary or advisable;
All contracts entered into and expenditures incurred for
the purposes hereinabove set forth shall be subject to the
authorization or approval of the Governor in Council.
Such Officer may call upon the Royal North West Mounted
Police and Dominion Police for police and secret service aid
when required.
2. That in order to meet the expenditure requisite for the
services aforesaid a sufficient portion of the war appropriation
fund be made available, and that the Minister of Finance be
authorized to cause credits to be issued upon application of the
Auditor General not only to the Deputy Minister and authorized
officers of the Department of Militia and Defence, but also to
the said Officer Commanding Internment Operations as occasion
may require; and that the said fund or advances made thereout
as so authorized shall be chargeable with all necessary expendi-
tures for the transport and maintenance of the said military
forces and of the said prisoners, the acquisition and upkeep of
all necessary premises and places of detention, and generally all
War Documents. 577
expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the carrying
out of the powers aforesaid.
The Committee concurring in the foregoing submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 302.
Order in Council authorizing further Mobilization of Overseas
Forces.
P. C. 2831.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy Council,
approved by His Royal Highness the Governor General on the
7th November, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them a
report, dated 6th November, 1914, from the Acting Minister of
Militia and Defence, recommending, — it having been decided to
keep continuously under arms in Canada a force of 30,000
men (in addition to those required for garrison duty and pro-
tective services) , — that the Minister of Militia and Defence be
empowered to mobilize now, or as required, or to proceed with
the mobilization of —
(a)The Second Overseas Contingent, total 15,272 men, as
detailed in the accompanying statement.
(6) Seven battalions of Infantry, approximately 7,700 men.
(c) Four Regiments of Mounted Rifles, approximately
2,400 men.
(d) The balance of 4,826 required to make up the total of
30,000 men.
(e) Troops required in Canada to replace the Second or any
subsequent Contingent, or any portion thereof, after its
embarkation overseas. ^
87169—41
578 Department of the Secretary of Staie, Canada.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the same
for approval.
F. K. BENNETTS.
Asst. Clerk of the Privy Council.
STATEMENT.
Showing in Detail the Composition of the
Second Overseas Contingent.
Field Units —
Infantry (two brigades, each of 4 battalions) . 8,654
Artillery (ten batteries, 58 guns) 3,379
Engineers (two field companies) 474
Cyclist Company 200
Signal Company 171
Divisional train (four companies A.S.C.) 451
Medical service (three field ambulances) 726
Line of Communication (A.S.C.) units —
Divisional ammunition park 464
Divisional supply column 265
Reserve park 289
Field bakery 92
Field butchery 20
Railway supply detachment 61
Depot units of supply 26
Total 15,272
War Documents. 579
No. 303.
Order in Council providing for assistance to distressed alien
enemies.
P. C. 2966.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 28th November, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 25th November, 1914, from the Minister of
Justice, stating that it is credibly represented that there is great
distress among the aliens of German and Austro-Hungarian
nationality who are subject to be interned as prisoners of war at
Montreal and at Port Arthur and Fortf William owing to the
lack of provisions, clothing, house accommodation and the
means of providing themselves with the necessities of life.
The Minister recommends, for the immediate relief of the
most urgent and deserving cases of this character, that the sum
of $500 be appropriated from the vote available for war purposes,
and placed in the hands of Wm. H. Bradley, Esq., United States
Consul General of Montreal, to be applied in his discretion
within the City and District of Montreal, and that a like sum be
placed in the hands of Brigade Sergeant-Major Leon F. Jackson,
to be applied in the District of Fort William and Port Arthur,
Sergeant-Major Jackson having been authorized to proceed to
the locality immediately in order to conduct the necessary
investigation and distribute the relief.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
580 Departmen of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 304.
Order in Council providing for the relief of distressed Canadians
abroad.
P. C. 3050.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 5th December, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 30th November, 1914, from the Minister of
the Interior, submitting that at the last Session of Parliament
the sum of $1,800 was appropriated for ''Relief to Distressed
Canadians in countries other than the United States" for the
fiscal year 1914-15. Owing, however, to the extraordinary
conditions suddenly brought upon the British Isles and the
Continent of Europe by the outbreak of war, many persons of
Canadian birth travelling in those countries found themselves
financially embarassed on account of the difficulty of procuring
further funds from their relatives in Canada due to the tem-
porary di^rganization in the international monetary exchange
service. Many of these persons naturally looked to the High
Commissioner for Canada for assistance, who readily granted
sufiicient financial help to aU bona-fide Canadian applicants to
permit of their return to Canada. For the reasons above
related, the expenses incurred for this service have been so
much heavier than estimated, that the whole appropriation
voted for ''Relief to Distressed Canadians" for the fiscal year
1914-15 is already exhausted.
That in view of this situation and of the necessity of
supplying the High Commissioner with sufficient funds to meet
the expenses of a similar nature during the balance of this
current fiscal year, the Minister recommends that the sum of
$2,000 be, in the meantime, taken out of the Vote for "Unfore-
seen Expenses" and placed at the disposal of the Department of
the Interior, with the understanding that an item for a similar
War Documents. 681
amount under the heading of ''Relief to Distressed Canadians"
will be included in the Department's Supplementary Estimates
for 1914-15, at next Session of Parliament.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 305.
Order in Council respecting the registration of alien enemies near
Sydney, Cape Breton.
P. C. 3189.
Ct:RTiFiED Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 24th December, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 19th December, 1914, from the Minister of
Justice, stating that it has been represented to him that the
aliens of enemy nationality within that part of the registration
district at Sydney, Cape Breton, which lies to the southward of
a line extending from the southern limit of the City of Sydney,
east and west, for a distance of twenty miles, are with very few
exceptions, locally employed and earning their livelihood, and
that their case is adequately provided for under the Proclama-
tion of 15th August, 1914.' Moreover that a record has been
made of the names and nationality of these aliens by Mr. D. A.
Noble, a local police officer, under the instruction of the Chief
Commissioner of Dominion Police; that Mr. Noble has these
aliens under supervision, and that he undertakes to continue
this supervision. It is represented, therefore, that it is unneces-
sary and productive of considerable inconvenience that these
aliens of enemy nationality should be subject to the requirements
of the Order in Council respecting registration of 28th October,
1914.'
^ p. 48. * p.q26.
682 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Minister, concurring in this view, therefore recommends
that the registration district for the City of Sydney,* as provided
for by the appHcation of the said Order in Council of 28th
October, 1914*, be reduced and limited to that portion thereof
which lies to the northward of the line above described.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
»p. 48.
*p. 126.
No. 306.
Order in Council providing assistance for distressed alien enemies.
P. C. 3206.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 24th December, 1914.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 22nd December, 1914, from the Minister of
Justice, submitting, with reference to the Order of Your Royal
Highness in Council of the 28th November, 1914,* which provided
inter alia that the sum of Five Hundred Dollars be appropriated
from the vote available for war purposes and placed in the hands
of William H. Bradley, Esquire, United States Consul General
at Montreal, to be applied in his discretion within the City and
District of Montreal for the relief of distress among aliens of
German and Austro-Hungarian nationality, that the additional
sum of One Thousand Dollars is urgently required for the like
purposes.
The Minister recommends that the additional sum of One
Thousand Dollars be appropriated from the vote available for
war purposes and placed in the hands of the said William H.
♦p. 679.
War Documents. 583
Bradley, Esquire, United States Consul General at Montreal,
to be applied in his discretion for the purposes aforesaid.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 307.
Order in Council authorizing the entry free of duty of presents or
relief to German prisoners of war.
P. C. 9.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Wednesday, the 6th day of January, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas the Government of Germany state that packages
et cetera sent by enemy countries to combatant and civilian
prisoners interned in Germany are admitted free of duty;
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council is pleased, in accordance with Article sixteen* of Regula-
tions annexed to Hague Convention, to order that presents and
relief in kind for German prisoners of war interned in Canada,
be admitted into Canada free of duty during the war under
Regulations by the Minister of Customs.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*App. p. 256.
684 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 308.
Order in Council authorizing the payment of fees for Patents of
Invention to enemy countries.
P. C. 17.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 6th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 28th December, 1914, from the Acting Minister
of Agriculture, submitting as follows: —
That by Royal Proclamation published in the Canada
Gazette of date the 12th September, 1914,' the payment to or
receipt of payment from the enemy was generally prohibited;
That provision was made in the Proclamation for the
granting of licenses to do things which the Proclamation pro-
hibited;
That by a further Proclamation published in the Canada
Gazette of date the 15th October, 1914,* it was provided that the
power to grant licenses might be exercised in Canada by the
Governor General;
That on the 4th November, 1914,' the British Board of Trade
granted a license published in the London Gazette of the 6th
November, 1914, for the following purpose: —
"To pay any fees necessary for obtaining the grant or
for obtaining the renewal of patents or for obtaining the
registration of Designs or Trade Marks or the renewal of
such registration in an enemy country," and
"Also to pay on behalf of an 'enemy' any fees payable
in the United Kingdom on application for or renewal of
the grant of a patent or on application for the registration
of Designs or Trade Marks or the renewal of such regis-
tration."
> p. 88. » p. 109. ' 572.
War Documents. 585
That a Canadian patent agent writes, asking whether he
may pay to the Canadian Patent Office a renewal fee on behalf
of an alien enemy without violating the terms of the Proclamation
published on the 12th September, 1914.
The Minister states that he deems it advisable and in the
public interest that licenses be granted for the Dominion of
Canada similiar to that granted by the British Board of Trade
under date the 4th November, 1914, and published in the London
Gazette of the 6th November, 1914.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that Your Royal
Highness be pleased to exercise the powers granted by the Royal
Proclamation published in the Canada Gazette of date the 15th
October, 1914.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for Your Royal Highness' approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 309.
Order in Council providing pay for Base Paymaster.
P. C. 26.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 9th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 5th January, 1915, from the Minister of Militia
and Defence, stating, with reference to the Order in Council of
the 3rd September, 1914,* fixing rates of pay for the Overseas
Contingents, that no provision was made for a Paymaster,
Base Depot.
The Minister recommends, as this Officer will be stationed
in France and will have supervision over all Paymasters in the
*p. 552.
686 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Field, that provision be now made at rate of $7 a day, the rate
fixed for a Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General of the
Overseas Contingent.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 310.
Order in Council rescinding the Order in Council of 14th November,
1914, establishing Victoria as a place of registration of
alien enemies.
P. C. 38.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 9th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, have had before them
a Report, dated 5th January, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
stating that he has ascertained from the report of Major Ridge-
way Wilson, Registrar of Alien Enemies at Victoria, British
Columbia, who is also immediately in charge of internment
operations in the Province of British Columbia, that adequate
arrangements for registration and control of aliens of enemy
nationality within the province exist independently of the
provisions of the Registration Ordinance of 28th October, 1914,*
and it appears to the Minister, therefore, that it is unnecessary
or inadvisable to proceed further at Victoria, with the registra-
tion required by the said Ordinance. The dispensing with the
additional registration at Victoria so required will, moreover,
lead to the saving of considerable expense and at the same time
relieve the Registrar for the discharge of his military duties
connected with the internment operations throughout the
province.
The Minister recommends, accordingly, that the Order in
Council of 14th November, 1914, constituting Victoria as a
place of registration and appointing Major Ridegway Wilson as
'p. 126.
War Documents. 587
Registrar be rescinded, leaving in operation of course the Order
in Council of 15th August, 1914.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 311.
Order in Council providing Camp and Kit Allowance.
P. C. 140.
Ceetified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
^ 11^ Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
I % General on the 21st January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 16th January, 1915, from the Acting Minister
of Militia and Defence, representing that, a cablegram has been
received from General Alderson stating that the kit and Camp
allowance paid by the British Government to Officers of the
new armies is fifty pounds, and recommending that the grant of
$150 made to Canadian officers for this purpose be increased
by $100.
The Minister submits the same for favourable consideration,
but recommends that if this additional allowance is granted the
value of any articles of the kit which may have been issued free
to Officers be deducted thereform.
The Minister further recommends that this additional
allowance be granted to those Officers only who have been
gazetted to a position in one of the Contingents and who have
proceeded abroad as a member thereof, and that it be paid by
the Chief Paymaster, Canadian Expeditionary Force, London.
The estimated cost is $175,000.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
688 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 312. ,
Order in Council respecting Montenegrin reservists.
P. C. 142.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 21st January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had under
consideration a report, dated 18th January, 1915, from the
Right Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs,
to whom was referred a telegraphic despatch from the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 22nd
December, 1914, on the subject of the concentration and
despatch from Canada of Montenegrin reservists who desire to
join their colours.
The Minister states that the Canadian Government are
ready to collect, accommodate, feed and transport in parties to
Europe, Montenegrins and Serbians who volunteer for active
service, provided their respective Governments or His Majesty's
Government will become responsible for the cost of collecting,
accommodating, feeding and transporting, these men. Mr.
Harcourt, in his despatch of the 22nd December, suggests that
Your Royal Highness might communicate confidentially with His
Majesty's Ambassador at Washington as to the arrangements
which should be made in this regard, but the Minister had been
informed on the previous day by the British Consul General in
New York that Mr. Pupin, the Serbian Consul General, is reported
to know nothing as to financial arrangements. In default of
some understanding on this head the matter is hanging fire.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs, advise
that Your Royal Highness may be pleased to apprise His Majes-
ty's Government, by telegraph, of the position in which the
question now stands, and to inform His Majesty's Government
that the Canadian Government are ready to take immediate
action as soon as the requisite assurance has been received.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents, 689
-3-P.C. 142 (a)
Code.
Mr. Har court to the Governor General.
London, December 22, 1914.
December 22. With reference to my telegram of 5th
December would be glad if your Government could also arrange
for concentration of and despatch from Canadian ports of
Montenegrin reservists in Canada and United States as regards
latter you should communicate confidentially with His Majesty's
Ambassador %t Washington as to the arrangements which
should be made.
HARCOURT.
No. 313.
Order in Council requiring soldiers to assign half of their pay to
their dependents.
P. C. 148.
Ceetified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 23rd January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Report, dated 18th January, 1915, from the Acting Minister
of Militia and Defence, stating that many of the soldiers of the
First Overseas Contingent, whose dependents are in receipt of
Separation Allowance have not assigned any pay to these latter,
and that the Committee of the Patriotic Fund complain that
the fund is being heavily drawn upon to support these families,
and that this drain will be heavier when the additional troops
now being raised are sent away.
That at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Patriotic Fund, held in Ottawa, on the 13th November, 1914, a
resolution was passed recommending the Government to issue
an order requiring all non-commissioned oflBiCers and men whose
590 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
dependents are in receipt of Separation Allowance, to contribute
one-hlaK of their pay to these dependents. Such an order has
been issued by the British Government in respect to Army
troops.
That this matter having been referred to the Department
of Justice, the Honourable the Minister of that Department
has caused to be drafted th"e following: —
"That one-half of the pay earned by non-commissioned
officers and men who are members of the Overseas Expeditionary
Forces of Canada, and whose dependents are in receipt of
separation allowances, shall be paid to such dependents respec-
tively, unless upon the objection of any such non^romissioned
officer or man the Government see fit, in view of the special
facts or circumstances of any case, to pay the full amount to
the non-commissioned officer or man by whom the pay is earned.
The Minister, having regard to the foregoing, recommends
that one-half of the pay earned by non-commissioned officers
and men, who are members of the Overseas Expeditionary
Force of Canada, be paid to dependents under conditions as set
forth in the preceding paragraph, the same to have effect from
1st April, 1915.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
THE CANADIAN PATRIOTIC FUND.
Ottawa, November 18th, 1914.
Dear General Hughes, —
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Canadian
Patriotic Fimd held in Ottawa on November 11th, 1914, at
which the following gentlemen were present: — His Royal
Highness the Governor General (in the Chair); Hon. T. C.
Casgrain, Hon. A. E. Kemp, Hon. R. Lemieux, Hon. H. L.
Mackenzie King, Senator Raoul Dandurand, Sir Thomas
Shaughnessy, Sir Henry Egan, Messrs. H. B. Ames, M.P.,
J. M. Courtney, C.M.G., J. W. Borden, R. S. Lake, A. M.
War Documents. 591
Nanton, F. R. Wood, F. NichoU, G. Burn, H. S. Holt, A. F.
Sladen, C.M.G., and J. F. Robertson.
'*A resolution was passed requesting the Candian Govern-
ment to adopt the principle of the Imperial Government, to
authorize, in the case of soldiers whose wives or dependent
relatives are in receipt of Separation Allowance, that 50 per
cent of the soldier's pay be issued at Ottawa to said wife or
dependent relatives, and charged up to the soldier's account."
It was thought by the Committee that the strain on the Cana-
dian Patriotic Fund was likely to be very heavy and that
soldiers should transfer at least half their pay to their wives.
It is impossible to deal with voluntary transfers, since it
offers a premium to the soldier to keep all his money with the
knowledge that the Canadian Patriotic Fund will see to it that
his wife does not suffer. If, however, a fixed amount is univer-
sally exacted the Canadian Patriotic Fund can deduct this
amount, feeling certain that it is made up to the women by her
husband's transferred pay. The Committee would be pleased
to have your consideration of this matter.
I remain,
Yours truly,
HERBERT B. AMES,
Hon. Secy.
Major-General S. Hughes, M.P.,
Minister of Militia and Defence,
Ottawa.
P.S. — ^Although the Hon. T. C. Casgrain and the Hon.
A. E. Kemp were both present at this meeting, I should say
that both gentlemen wished to go on record as offering no
opinion upon this subject. — H. B. A.
87169—5
592 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 314.
Order in Council authorizing the issue of licenses to alien enemies
to have possession of firearms in certain cases.
P. C. 171.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 26th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, have had before them
a Report, dated 18th January, 1915, from the Minister of
Justice, stating that it is represented that farmers and home-
steaders living in remote parts of the country or upon the fron-
tiers are frequently in need of fire-arms for protection against
coyotes, or other wild animals, or for use in obtaining game
upon which they depend to a considerable extent for food. Some
of these people are of enemy nationality, and by the Order in
Council of 3rd September, 1914,* no exception is made author-
izing them to have possession of arms or ammunition for any
purpose. This appears to be a hardship, and the Minister
considers that consistently with the general purposes of the said
order, provision may be made for the granting of licenses in
proper cases to law-abiding settlers of enemy nationality to
purchase, have in possession and use fire-arms and ammunition
for protection and for procuring game.
The Minister recommends, accordingly, that the Chief
Commissioner of Dominion Police and the officers of the Royal
North West Mounted Police be authorized to grant such
licenses in cases which upon investigation appear deserving of
this exceptional treatment.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
♦p. 78.
War Documents. 593
No. 315.
Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 201.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 28th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report from the Postmaster General, dated 21st January, 1915,
representing that, owing to the high rates of exchange then
existing, an Order in Council was passed on the 29th August,
1914,* providing that the conversion of amounts of Money
Orders issued in Canada payable in the United Kingdom,
British Colonies and ''Through" Countries should be at the
rate of $4.92 instead of $4.87 to the pound and also requiring
that no Order for more than $100 should be sold to any one
person in one day payable in those countries.
The Minister recommends, as the rate of exchange is now
normal, that the above-mentioned restrictions be removed and
that permission be granted for the transaction of Money Order
business at the previous rate of $4.87 to the pound.
The Minister further recommends, as sterling exchange is
liable to fluctuate, that he be granted authority to make such
changes from time to time as may be deemed necessary to protect
the Government from loss.
The Minister states that Money Order business was
suspended with France by Order in Council of 7th August,
1914,t but as the rate of exchange is now normal, here commends
that Money Order business with France be resumed.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendations
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 544.
tp. 538.
87169—5^
594 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 316.
Order in Council authorizing the Minister of Justice to act under
the Order in Council of 24 September, 1914, respecting
telegraphs and telephones.
P. C. 202.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Cooincil, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 28th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Comicil, on the recommenda-
tion of the Minister of Justice, advise, with reference to the
Order in Council of 24th September, 1914,* conferring powers
upon a Minister with respect to telegraphs and telephones in
connection with the war, that the Minister of Justice be appoint-
ed and designated as the Minister to exercise the powers
conferred by the said Order, and that the Deputy Minister of
Justice be authorized to exercise the powers of the Minister
under the said Order in the absence of the Minister.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 317.
Order in Council respecting the pay of members of the Permanent
Militia.
P. C. 149.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 30th January, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 13th January, 1915, from the Acting Minister of
Mihtia and Defence, submitting that the Non-Commissioned
Ofl&cers and Men of the Permanent Force complain that they
are unfairly treated in the matter of pay compared with the
*V- 683.
War Documents.
595
Non-permanent troops and ask to be allowed to draw th,e rates
paid them.
That the attached table shows the rates paid both divisions
and it will be seen that while the rates paid Officers and Warrant
Officers are respectively about the same in the two divisions, the
rates paid the Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the
Permanent Corps are considerably lower than those paid the
Non-Permakient troops, and that the Non-Permanent troops
draw field allowance while the Permanent troops do not.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that in order to remove
this grievance the following additional pay be granted the Non-
Commissioned Officers and Men of the Permanent troops, viz. : —
Privates 40c. a day.
Non-Commissioned Officers 20c. a day.
and that it take effect 1st January, 1915, and continue till close
of war.
The Minister observes that there are at present, approx-
imately 2,000 permanent troops serving in Canada in the ranks
mentioned, of which 600 are Non-Commissioned Officers, and
that the estimated cost for the additional pay for the three
months to 31st March, 1915, is $62,000 which the Minister
recommends be made a charge against the War appropriation.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
DAILY RATES OF PAY, PERMANENT AND NON-PERMANENT FORCE.
T? AVTT
Permanent
Force.
Non-Permanent Force.
Average
daily rate.
Average
daily rate.
Field Pay.
Private
$ cts.
70
1 00
1 30
1 60
1 80
2 30
3 00
3 75
5 50
6 00
6 60
$ cts.
1 00
1 10
1 35
1 60
1 80
2 00
2 00
3 00
4 00
5 00
6 00
$ cts.
10
Corporal
10
Sergeant
15
Staff-Sergeant
20
Quartermaster-Sergeant
20
Warrant Officer
30
Lieutenant
60
Captain
75
Major
1 00
Lieutenant-Colonel
1 25
Colonel
1 50
Note. — The above rates include all rates of Pay paid to Permanent Force.
596 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 318.
Order in Council authorizing payment of fees to enemy countries
necessary for grant or renewal of patents or registration
of Trade Marks or Designs and on behalf of
enemies in Canada.
P. C. 291.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
Monday, the 8th day of Februay, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council in
pursuance of the provisions of an Order in Council of date the
6th day of January, 1915,^ respecting the granting of licenses in
connection with the Royal Proclamation relating to Trading
with the Enemy, published in The Canada Gazette on the 12th
day of September, 1914,^ and the 15th day of October, 1914,^
doth hereby give and grant Ucense to all persons resident,
carrying on business or being in the Dominion of Canada:
To pay any fees necessary for obtaining the grant or for
obtaining the renewal of patents or for obtaining the registra-
tion of Designs or Trade Marks or the renewal of such regis-
tration in an "enemy country;"
And also to pay on behalf of an "enemy" any fees payable
in the Dominion of Canada on application for or renewal of the
grant of a patent or on application for the registration of
Designs or Trade Marks or the renewal of such registration.
The expression "enemy country" herein means the terri-
tories of the German Empire and of the Dual Monarchy of
Austria-Hungary, together with all the Colonies and Depen-
dencies thereof, as well as the Dominions of His Imperial
Majesty the Sultan of Turkey, other than any territory in the
occupation of His Britannic Majesty or His Allies.
>p. 584.
»p. 88.
»p. 109.
War Documents. 697
The expression "enemy" herein means any person or body
of persons of whatever nationality resident or carrying on
business in the enemy country, but does not include persons
of enemy nationality who are neither resident nor carrying on
business in the enemy country. In the case of incorporated
bodies, enemy character attaches only to those incorporated in
an enemy country.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 319.
Order in Council respecting pay of the Permanent Staff and Force.
P. C. 278.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 9th February, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommenda-
tion of the Acting Minister of Militia and Defence, advise that
the Order in Council of the 17th August, 1914^— P.C. No. 2164
— respecting leave of absence and pay of the Permanent Staff
and Permanent Force while serving with the Expeditionary
Force, be cancelled in so far as it authorized double rates of
pay, and that these Ofl&cers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commis-
sioned Officers and Men be allowed to draw the rates authorized
by Order in Council of the 3rd September, 1914^— P.C. No.
2264 — or the consolidated rater of pay and allowances they were
entitled to as members of the Permanent Staff or Force at the
date of joining the Expeditionary Force, whichever they find
the more advantageous for them; and, in addition, field allow-
ance at rates authorized for the Expeditionary Force.
»p. 540.
*p. 552.
598 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Committee, on the same recommendation, further
advise that this Order in Council take effect from the 18th
August, 1914.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 320.
Order in Council respecting Members of the Civil Service on Active
Service.
P. C. 298.
Cektified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 10th February, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 5th February, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
submitting that by Order in Council of 11th August, 1914,* it is
in effect provided that,
(1) Any person in the Civil Service enrolled in the active
militia and who is absent from his civil duties upon military
service shall if required by the head of the Department to which
he belongs, with the consent of the Minister of Militia, resume
his civil duties to the exclusion of the military.
(2) Any person in the Civil Service called out for active
service as a member of the militia, or joining the Expeditionary
Forces with the consent of the head of the Department to which
he belongs, shall be entitled to civil pay in addition to military
pay, subject to regulations for payment of the forn^er to the
family or dependents of such person.
It is now deemed expedient after further consideration and
experience to make additional provisions, and the Minister
recommends to provide that: —
•p. 36.
War Documents. 699
(1) Civil pay or salary accruing from the Government to
any officer or employee in the Civil Service of the Government
during the period of his absence upon military service shall, if
the Minister, or such officer as he may designate for the purpose,
so direct, be paid to the dependents of the officer or employee
on whose account the pay or salary is payable.
(2) No officer or employee in the Civil Service of the
Government who shall hereafter enlist for service with the
Expeditionary Forces shall receive any civil salary or pay for
the period during which he is on service with the Expeditionary
Forces unless he enlisted for such services with the consent of
the head of his department.
(3) In the case of any officer or employee in the Civil
Service of the Government who has heretofore enlisted for service
with the Expeditionary Forces consent of the head of the depart-
ment to which he belongs to such enlistment shall not be deemed
to be a condition to the payment of civil pay or salary during
the period of the absence of such officer or employee while
serving with the Expeditionary Forces.
(4) Officers and employees whose civil pay or salaries are
permitted to be paid during military service shall upon the
conclusion of the latter service be restored to their civil positions
if they remain qualified to discharge the duties appertaining to
those positions.
(5) In any case of doubt as to the amount of civil pay
which is subject to the provisions of this order the finding of the
head of the Department shall be final and not open to question.
(6) The pay or salaries of substitutes to perform the duties
of officers or employees absent upon any military duty shall be
chargeable to the War Appropriation.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
F. K. BENNETTS,
Asst. Clerk of the Privy Council.
600 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 321.
Despatch covering Memorandum as to transmission of money
and letters abroad.
Canada.
No. 178. Downing Street,
February 27th, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my despatch No. 928 of the 26th
November last, I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal
Highness, for the information of your Ministers, copies of a
further memorandum issued by the Foreign Office relative to the
transmission of money, letters or messages to British subjects
in enemy territory.
I have, etc.,
L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
• The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn,
K.G., K.T., etc., etc.
[40771 15]
The Foreign Office cannot assume any responsibility for the
forwarding of money, letters, or messages to individual persons
abroad.
Pajonents of money to British subjects detained in enemy
countries and imable to return to His Majesty's Dominions do
not constitute an infringement of the Trading with the Enemy
Proclamation, but it may be found necessary to forward such
remittances through a neutral country.
It is suggested that persons not having friends or cor-
respondents in neutral countries may find it possible to forward
the money through Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son, or some
similar agency.
Private letters to Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the
Ottoman Empire are now allowed to be forwarded through
neutral countries subject to the usual conditions of the censorship,
War Documents. 601
but cannot be sent direct. Letters should not be sent through
British or foreign Embassies, Legations, or Consulates in neutral
countries. British subjects and others wishing to communicate
with friends in enemy countries must forward their letters
through an agency in a neutral country selected by themselves.
Such letters must be in open envelopes enclosed in a covering
letter, which must be sent through the usual postal channel to
the correspondent or agency in the neutral country by which
they are to be forwarded. Senders must make their own
arrangements as to obtaining the necessary stamps, etc.
Attempts to send such letters out of the United Kingdom by any
means other than the post render persons concerned in them
liable to prosecution under the Defence of the Realm Regulations
Letters should be as brief as possible, and should contain nothing
but matter of personal nature. They will be subject both to
British and enemy censorship, and may be written either in the
English language or in that of the country to which they are to
be sent.
The Foreign Office in making the above suggestions cannot
guarantee the safe delivery of either money or letters.
Foreign Office, 1915.
No. 322.
Order in Council providing for the retention of certain sums from
the pay of men discharged from the Overseas
Forces.
P. C. 452.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 3rd March, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommen-
dation of the Minister of Militia and Defence, advice that
authority be given that Non-Commissioned Officers and Men
of the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Forces in Canada, and
602 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
of tile Canadian Militia called out for active service in Canada,
who apply for their discharge, or whose parents or wives request
that they be discharged, shall have to pay the following amounts
before being discharged, viz. : —
(a) If the discharge is asked for within the first three
months of their service $15
(h) If after three months, then $2 per month for the
unexpired period of one year's service.
The Minister observes that in this way the public will be
reimbursed in a small degree for the cost of equipping and feeding
these men.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 323.
Order in Council respecting Canadian Engineers for munition
work in the United Kingdom.
P. C. 454.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 3rd March, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 27th February, 1915, from the Right Honourable
the Secretary of State for External Affairs, to whom was referred
a telegraphic despatch from the Secretary of State for the
Colonies, dated 20th February, 1915, enquiring whether suitable
men in engineering trades are available in Canada.
The Minister observes that — while the Government has no
precise information as to the character or amount of labour of
the class indicated which might be available, nor as to the
wages which such workmen would require — there are probably
some hundreds of machinists at present unemployed in Canada,
War Documents. 603
the unemplojnoaent being found chiefly in western portions of
the Dominion.
The Minister is disposed to concur in the expediency of the
Ck)lonial Secretary's suggestion that it might be desirable for
the Board of Trade to send out an officer to make enquiries and
arrangements in this matter, or, as an alternative course, it
might be well that the Canadian officer of the Board of Trade
resident in Montreal (Mr. C. Hamilton Wicks) be instructed
t,o make preliminary enquiries on the subject, in which case the
Government Departments of Labour and Immigration would
be glad to render him all available assistance.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs, advise
that Your Royal Highness may be pleased to communicate a
copy hereof, by telegraph, to the Secretary of State for the
Colonies.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
Code.
Mr. Harcourt to the Governor General.
London, February 20th, 1915.
In view of grave shortage of labour in armament works
here Board of Trade enquire whether men in engineering trades
who might be suitable are available in Canada passages both
ways could be probalby provided wages standard rates with
abundant overtime despatch follows by mail if desirable Board
of Trade will send out officer to make enquireis and arrangements
HARCOURT.
604 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 324.
Order in Council making the Order in Council of 10th February,
1915, applicable to Canadian Civil Servants employed
in Great Britain.
P. C. 507.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 9th March, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report from the Right Honourable the Prime Minister, dated
6th March, 1915, representing that, from information received
from the Honourable Sir George H. Perley, the Acting High
Commissioner in London, it appears advisable to establish more
certainly the conditions respecting salary and otherwise under
which the employees of the Canadian Government in Great
Britain shall serve in His Majesty's Forces or in the Forces of
His Majesty's Allies.
The Prime Minister, therefore, recommends that the above
mentioned employees of the Canadian Government desiring, or
called upon as reservists, to serve in His Majesty's Forces
(whether Canadian or Imperial, and whether naval or military),
or in the Forces of His Majesty's Allies, shall be entitled to
their civil pay less their military or naval pay but in other
respects shall be subject to the terms and conditions provided
in the Order in Council of February 10, 1915, (P.C.* 298) and
other existing Orders in Council applying to the like cases
among the members of the Civil Service in Canada.
The Committee concur in the above recommendation and
submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 605
No. 325.
Order in Council defining a "Competent Military Authority" for
the purposes of a certain Order in Council.
P. C. 550.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Monday, the 15th day of March, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas under and in virtue of the provisions of Section
6 of The War Measures Act, 1914, certain orders and regulations
have been made by Order in Council, dated 12th September,
1914, (P. C. 2358)* ''for the prevention of the giving out of
information calculated to be or that might be directly or
indirectly useful to the enemy and for the prevention of espionage
and generally for the security of the forces of His Majesty in
Canada and the welfare of the people of Canada";
And Whereas it is necessary for the proper apphcation of
such orders and regulations to define an expression therein used,
namely, ''the competent military authority"
Therefore the Governor General in Council is pleased to
order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The ofi&cers mentioned below, in addition to the Minister
of Mihtia and Defence, shall be the competent miUtary authority
for the purposes intended by the aforesaid Order in Council of
12th September, 1914, viz.: —
(1) The Chief of the General Staff.
(2) Divisional and District Commanders each within the
limits of his own command.
(3) Any officer (not below field rank) deputed by any of the
foregoing military authorities.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 93.
606 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 326.
Order in Council naming "Competent Naval Authorities."
P. C. 625.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA, THURS-
DAY, THE 25th day of march, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas, under and by virtue of the provisions of Section
6 of the War Measures Act, 1914, certain orders and regulations
have been made by Order in Council, dated 12th September,
1914 (P. C. 2358),* ''for the prevention of the giving out of
information calculated to be or that might be directly or
indirectly useful to the enemy and for the prevention of espionage
and generally for the security of the forces of His Majesty in
Canada and the welfare of the people of Canada;"
And Whereas it is necessary for the proper application of
such orders and regulations to define an expression therein
used, namely, "the competent naval authority;"
Therefore the Governor General in Council is pleased to
order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The following officers shall be competent naval authorities
for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of the aforesaid
Order in Council of 12th September, 1914, viz. : —
Director of the Naval Service;
Commander in Chief, North America and West Indies
Station;
Officers in command of shore establishments;
Officers in command of His Majesty's, or His Majesty's
Canadian Ships, not below the rank of Lieutenant-Commander;
Such Officers (not below the rank of Lieutenant-Commander,)
as any of the foregoing officers may appoint for the purpose.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
♦p. 93.
War Documents. 607
No. 327.
Order in Council respecting the appointment of substitutes for
Members of the Civil Service on Active Service.
P. C. 665.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 30th March, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report dated 19th March, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
submitting — with reference to a report to Your Royal Highness
in Council by the Minister of Railways and Canals, dated 13th
instant, in which the Minister recommends provisions for the
Department of Railways and Canals substantially to the effect
of those hereinafter contained — that the said report is referred
to him (The Minister of Justice) for consideration and with a
view to the extension of these recommendations to all the
departments.
The Minister accordingly states that by Order in Council of
10th February, 1915 (P. C. No. 298),* relating to the pay of
members of the Civil Service who are permitted to join the
Canadian Expeditionary Forces for military duty overseas, it is
provided among other things that the pay or salaries of substi-
tutes who perform the duties of officers or employees absent
upon any military duty shall be chargeable to the War Appropria-
tion, and it is represented that while it is necessary to obtain
substitutes for the performance of these duties, it is found to
be very inconvenient, if not impossible, to procure satisfactory
service subject to the requirements of the Civil Service Acts in
respect of evidence of qualifications and periods of employment.
The Minister, therefore, recommends, in view of the excep-
tional circumstances of the case, that it be provided, pursuant to
the authority of the War Measures Act, 1914, that in the case
of officers or employees of the Civil Service absent upon military
duty under the authority of the aforesaid Order in Council,
*p. 598.
87169—6
608 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
substitutes for the performance of their duties may, notwith-
standing any of the provisions of the Civil Service Acts, be
named by the Governor in Council, and employed or retained
in the service for such periods as may be requisite, and paid
such reasonable remuneration as may be authorized by the
Governor in Council, provided that any substitute so named,
shall not be retained in such office or employment beyond the
time of return to duty of the officer or employee whose duties
he is substituted to perform, or after the place of such oflficer or
employee becomes vacant, and that he shall not receive any
rate of pay or remuneration in excess of that which such last
named ofl&cer or clerk is receiving.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 328.
Order in Council respecting General and District Courts-Martial.
P. C. 701.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 31st March, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recom-
mendation of the Minister of Militia and Defence, advise that
authority be given under Section 89 of the Militia Act for the
issue of a Warrant to the Acting Adjutant-General, Canadian
Militia, or, in his absence, to the senior combatant oflficer of the
Adjutant-General's Branch present at Militia Headquarters,
and not being under the rank of Colonel in the Militia, to convene
General and District Courts-Martial, and to confirm, remit or
mitigate the sentences of any District Court-Mart ial, and to
reserve for His Majesty's consideration the proceedings of any
General Court-Martial.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council
War Documents. 609
No. 329.
Order in Council authorizing the withholding of pay of men of
the Overseas Service guilty of misconduct.
P. C. 843.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved ,^y His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 24th April, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 19th April, 1915, from the Minister of Militia and
Defence, stating that the following cablegram has been received
from the General Commanding the First Division Canadian
Expeditionary Force: —
"Authority is requested to pay at Imperial rate all
men guilty of misconduct till their good conduct has been
assured. Total amount withheld from each man to be
paid him at termination of engagement."
The Minister recommends that the above Officer be
authorized to withhold from the pay of men guilty of mis-
conduct any portion of their pay he thinks desirable; the same
to be repaid the men on the teimination of their engagement.
This is considered extremely desirable in the interests of discipline.
The Minister further recommends that the same authority
be granted the General Officer Commanding the Second Division.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
87169— 6§
610 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 330.
Order in Council authorizing the emigration of alien enemies
at Vancouver to the United States.
P. C. 858.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 24th April, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them a
report, dated 23rd April, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
submitting that it is represented that there is a considerable
number of aliens of Austro-Hungarian or German nationality at
Vancouver who have been employed upon construction works
which are now completed or suspended, and are seeking employ-
ment; that it is not possible, however, for them to obtain
emplo3Tiient in the province, and they are therefore anxious to
go to the United States.
The Minister further submits that it is said that they may
be safely permitted to go as they have no intention to return to
Europe, or take any part in hostilities; and it is moreover
recommended by the local authorities that these people should
be permitted to go to the United States because otherwise their
maintenance is likely to be a charge upon the country.
In these circumstances the Minister considers that except-
ional provision may be made and recommends that labourers of
Austro-Hungarian or German nationality at Vancouver who
desire to go to the United States for the purpose of procuring
employment, and who undertake not to engage in hostilities or
otherwise to assist the enemy may be permitted to go if con-
sidered advisable by the District Officer Commanding at
Vancouver, or any officer whom he may delegate, the Chief
Constable at Vancouver, and the Dominion Immigration Agent
at Vancouver, and that exeats may be issued accordingly for
those who may be permitted to go signed by the officers above
mentioned or any one of them.
The Committe concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Coimcil.
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No. 331.
Order in Council requesting H. M. Ambassador at Washington to
thank the Government of the United States for assistance
to Canadians abroad.
P. C. 859.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 27th April, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 24th April, 1915, from the Right Honourable the
Secretary of State for External Affairs, representing that he has
received many evidences of the kindly assistance shown by
various representatives of the United States, more particularly
in Europe and Asia Minor, to Canadians who found themselves
suddenly placed in situations of danger or difficulty by reason of
the outbreak of war, assistance which not infrequently proved
of the utmost value to those who profited thereby.
The Minister considers that such actions call for some
acknowledgement on the part of Your Royal Highness' advisers.
The Minister accordingly recommends that Your Royal
Highness may be pleased to request His Majesty's Ambassador
at Washington to convey to the Government of the United
States their deep sense of appreciation of the uniform kindness,
courtesy and effective aid, which have been freely extended to
distressed Canadians during the past nine months by American
diplomatic and consular representatives abroad.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
612 Department of the Secretary of Staie, Canada.
No. 332.
Order in Council providing remuneration to postmasters and
others vending Inland Revenue Stamps.
P. C. 849.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 30th April, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recom-
mendation of the Minister of Inland Revenue, advise, under the
provisions of Section 19, Subsection 6 of the Special War
Revenue Act, 1915, that authority be granted for the payment
of duly appointed postmasters and other persons, apart from
salaried Inland Revenue Officials, of remuneration at the rate of
one per cent on the total face value of all Inland Revenue stamps
sold by them for purposes of the Act.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 333.
Order in Council appointing the War Purchasing Committee.
P. C. 1033.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 8th of May, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 4th May, 1915, from the Right Honourable the
Prime Minister, directing attention to the provisions of the
War Appropriation Act, 1915, which set out that in addition to
the ordinary grants of Parliament a sum not exceeding one
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hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) may be paid and applied
towards defraying the expenses incurred by and under the
authority of the Governor in Council during the year ending
March 31, 1916, in the conduct of the military and other
operations undertaken by Canada, arising out of the European
war now in progress.
In view of the special and extraordinary expenditures
entailed by these operations, the Prime Minister submits that
it is in the public interest that a Commission be appointed,
composed of persons of experience in the conduct of business
affairs, who, under the authority of and responsible to the
Governor in Council, shall control the making of contracts in
connection with such expenditures and perform such other
functions as are hereinafter set out.
The Prime Minister, therefore, recommends that a Com-
mission be appointed and that the constitution, powers, duties
and regulations under which the Commission shall act shall be
as follows: —
1. The Commission shall be known as the War Purchasing
Commission and shall consist of the three honorary members
appointed by the Governor in Council. There shall be a
Secretary to the Commission appointed by the Governor in
Council upon the recommendation of the Commission at a
salary approved by the Governor in Council.
2. The concurrence of at least two of its members shall be
necessary for the exceution of any act by the Commission, and
the act of two of its members shall be deemed to be the act of the
Commission.
3. All purchases of clothing, equipment, arms, guns,
ammunition, horses, munitions and materials of war and supplies
of every kind, and all contracts for such purposes, and all
contracts for transportation, payable out of the funds
appropriated by the War Appropriation Act, 1915, or out of the
funds appropriated by any other Act for the purpose enumerated
in the War Appropriation Act, 1915, shall be made by the
Commission or made under its direction and control, and the
Commission is hereby empowered on behalf of the Government
to make such purchases and to enter into or direct and control
the making of such contracts.
4. The Commission shall on behalf of the Government enter
into and direct all purchases of supplies and munitions of war
614 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
which the Government may undertake for the British or any
allied Government, excepting such purchases as fall within the
scope of the functions of the Shell Committee.
5. Before any such contract as is mentioned in paragraph
3 hereof is made, authority for expenditures out of money
appropriated by the War Appropriation Act, 1915, or any Act,
appropriating money for the purposes for which expenditures
can be made under that Act, must be given by Order in Council
in accordance with the said Act. This authority may be a
general authority for making expenditures necessary to effect
any of the purposes authorized by the Act or it may be a specific
authority approving of the making of certain purchases; and all
Orders in Council hereafter passed granting such authority shall
be on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, based upon
the report, concurred in by the Commission, of the Department
concerned.
6. No contract shall be made by the Commission or under
its authority except upon requisitions made upon the Com-
mission by the Department concerned. Such requisition shall
refer to the Order in Council authorizing the expenditure called
for by the requisition and shall state with particularity (a) the
articles and materials needed, the quantity and description
thereof and the time and place of delivery; (6) the nature of the
service to be contracted for. The Commission shall have no
authority to change or vary such requisition, but may in respect
thereof make through the Prime Minister to the Governor
in Council such representations as it sees fit.
7. In respect of all contracts to be made by the Com-
mission or to be entered into on its behalf, the following regula-
tions shall obtain as far as practicable: —
(a) Tenders shall be called for;
(h) Purchases shall be made and contracts given at the
lowest price offered.
These regulations may be departed from only in cases of
urgency due to military considerations of the moment or for
other good and sufficient reason, and in any such case the
grounds of the departure shall be clearly recorded.
8. If the contract is entered into by the Commission
directly or by any one on its behalf other than oflBcers of the
Department concerned, the contract and all particulars thereof
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shall be communicated forthwith to the Department concerned.
It shall be the duty of the officers of the Department concerned,
subject to the supervision of the Commission, to see that all
contracts made under the authority of paragraph 3 hereof are
performed in accordance with the respective terms of such
contracts.
9. The Commission may make enquiry as to the quantities
of military and naval stores and other munitions and materials
of war in the possession of the Government, the respective
quantities or number of the like contracted for and not delivered,
as well as the probable needs in the immediate future for all such
stores, munitions and materials.
10. The Commission may, on the authority of and at a rate
of remuneration approved by the Governor in Council, employ
such expert assistants as may by the Commission be deemed
necessary, in order that complete information in reference to the
matters mentioned in paragraph 9 may at all times be available,
and such assistants may be employed by the Commission to
revise and perfect methods of keeping records in regard thereto
for the use of the Commission and the Departments concerned.
11. It shall be the duty of the Departments concerned and
of all officers and employees of the Government to afford to the
Commission all possible information in regard to any of the
matters falling within the scope of the duties and powers of the
Commission as herein set out and to co-operate with the Com-
mission in the performance of such duties and the exercise of
such powers whenever required by the Commission.
12. All relevant Departmental and other records, documents
and papers shall be placed at the disposal of the Commission.
13. The Commission may make report to the Prime
Minister from time to time in reference to any matter within the
scope of its duties as herein outlined, with any recommendations
the Commission may see fit to make; and the Governor in
Council and the Prime Minister may require from the Com-
mission a report in regard to an v of such matters.
14. The Commission shall keep a systematic record of all
its transactions.
15. The Commission shall be furnished with such office
accommodation as may be necessary and may employ such
number of officers, clerks and servants, at such rates of remuner-
616 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
ation, not exceeding amounts named, as the Governor in Council
may approve.
16. The members of the Commission shall be entitled to be
reimbursed all travelling expenses and to be paid a living
allowance of ten dollars per diem while actually engaged in the
work of the Commission.
17. All salaries, wages and other expenditures incurred
under the authority hereof shall be payable out of moneys
appropriated by the War Appropriation Act, 1915, or any Act
appropriating moneys for the purposes mentioned in that Act.
18. The following shall be the members of the Com-
mission : —
The Honourable Albert Edward Kemp, of Toronto; George
Frederick Gait, Esquire, of Winnipeg; and Hormisdas
Laporte, Esquire, of Montreal.
The first named shaU be chairman.
19. AU purchases of supplies and articles mentioned in the
third paragraph hereof made out of the said appropriation before
the passing of this Minute and all Contracts therefor shall be
examined and reported upon by the said Commission.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 334.
Order in Council appointing a Registrar of Alien Enemies at
Montreal.
P. C. 1122.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 18th May, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommenda-
tion of the Minister of Justice, advise that Charles G. Ogden,
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one of His Majesty's Counsel learned in the law, of the City of
Montreal, be appointed Registrar of Alien Enemies at Montreal,
at a salary of $100 per month, in the room and stead of Silas
H. Carpenter, who has resigned the said office.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 335.
Despatch respecting the cost of maintenance of H.M.C. Ships
Go-operating with H.M. Ships.
Canada.
No. 478. Downing Street,
26th May, 1915.
Admiralty,
18th May.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal
Highness for the consideration of your Ministers, copy
of a letter from the Admiralty dealing with the question
of the incidence of charge for the cost of supplies of
certain Naval stores from Imperial stocks to His
Majesty's Canadian ships co-operating with His
Majesty's ships during the continuance of the war, and
for the pay of all ranks and ratings serving in those
ships.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness' most obedient
humble servant,
L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Stratheam,
K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
etc., etc., etc.
618 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. I E. 1894.
Admiralty,
18th May, 1915.
Sir, — I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty to request that you will inform the Secretary of State
for the Colonies that they have had under consideration the
question of the incidence of charge for the cost of supplies of
Naval, Naval Ordnance and Torpedo, Victualling and Medical
Stores from Imperial stocks to H. M. Canadian Ships co-
operating with H. M. Ships during the continuance of the war.
My Lords understand from a perusal of Canadian Sessional
papers No. 122 of 1915, dealing with the correspondence between
the Auditor General, Canada, and the Militia Department re
expenditure under War Appropriation Act that the Dominion
Government will remain responsible for the usual running
expenses of the ships.
A point requiring consideration is in regard to the pay of
Officers and men transferred from H. M. Ships "Algerine" and
* 'Shearwater", when those vessels were paid off at Esquimalt on
the outbreak of war; also the pay of certain Royal Naval
Reserve (Newfoundland) men serving in H.M.C.S. "Niobe".
In regard to the latter, the Department of Naval Service,
Ottawa, was informed by cable on the 19th September last,
that there was no objection to the payment of Canadian rates,
provided that the excess over Imperial rates formed a charge
against Canadian funds.
Having regard, however, to the information now available,
my Lords are of opinion that the pay of all ranks and ratings
concerned might reasonably be regarded as part of the ordinary
running expenses of the ship. If this view be accepted, then the
whole (and not merely the excess) will be defrayed by Canada.
This would bring the procedure into line with the arrangements
in force as regards the Aus ralian Fleet.
My Lords also consider that the charges in respect of
liability for retired pay and pension of all Active Service Naval
and Marine Officers and men serving during the war in H. M.
Canadian Ships should be included in the usual claims made
annually upon Canadian Funds.
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Reciprocally, my'^Lords are willing that the cost of any
supplies of stores from Canadian stocks to H. M. Ships should
be made the subject of financial adjustment.
In conclusion, I am to request that you will move the
Secretary of State to lay the foregoing remarks before the
Dominion Government with a view to a definite understanding
in these matters being arrived at.
I am, etc.,
W. GRAHAM GREENE.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
S.W.
No. 336.
Order in Council appointing a Commission of Inquiry of War
Purchases.
P. C. 1287.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 2nd June, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 21st May, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
recommending that Your Royal Highness cause inquiry to be
made pursuant to Part I of the Inquiries Act, Revised Statutes
of Canada, 1906, Chapter 104, concerning the purchase by and
on behalf of Your Royal Highness' Government, through what-
ever agency, the purchase may have been effected, of arms and
munitions, implements, materials, horses, supplies and other
things for the purposes of the present war, and as to the expen-
ditures and payments made or agreed to be made therefor;
and that inasmuch as such inquiry is not regulated by any
620 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
special law Your Royal Highness do by a Commission in the
case appoint a Commissioner by whom the inquiry shall be
conducted, and that the Commissioner so appointed shall be by
the Commission authorized to have and exercise all the powers
mentioned or described in section 11 of the aforesaid chapter as
enacted by chapter 28 of the Act, passed in the second year of
His Majesty's reign, intituled ''An Act to amend the Inquiries
Act;" and moreover that the Honourable Sir Charles Peers
Davidson of Montreal, ex-Chief Justice of the Superior Court
of the Province of Quebec, be named as the said Commissioner,
and that he be required to proceed with all reasonable diligence,
to make the said inquiry and to report from time to time, as
and when any particular branch or subject of the inquiry is
concluded, his findings and recommendations, together with the
evidence taken for the consideration of Your Royal Highness in
Council.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
ARTHUR.
[L.S.]
CANADA.
George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the
British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of
the Faith, Emperor of India.
To all to whom these presents shall come, or whom the
same may in anywise concern, — Greeting: —
E. L. NEWCOMBE,! Whereas in and by an order of Our
Deputy Minister of
Justice Canada.
Governor General in Council bearing
date the second day of June in the year
of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen (a copy of
which is hereto annexed) provision has been made for an investi-
War Documents. 621
gation by Our Commissioner therein and hereinafter named con-
cerning the purchase by and on behalf of the Government of
Canada through whatever agency the purchase may have been
effected, of arms and munitions, implements, materials, horses,
supplies, and other things for the purposes of the present war,
and as to the expenditures and payments made or agreed to
be made therefor.
Now Know Ye, that by and with the advice of Our Privy
Council for Cauda, We do by these presents nominate, constitute
and appoint the Honourable Sir Charles Peers Davidson of
the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, formerly Chief
Justice of the Superior Court in and for the Province of Quebec,
to be Our Commissioner to conduct such inquiry.
And We in pursuance of the Statute in that behalf do
hereby authorize and empower the said Commissioner to engage
the services of such accountants, engineers, technical advisers, or
other experts, reporters and assistants, as he may deem necessary
and advisable, and also the services of Counsel to aid and assist
such Commissioner, also to have and exercise the other powers
mentioned in chapter 28 of the Acts of 1912 entitled ''An Act
to amend the Inquiries Act."
To Have, Hold, Exercise and Enjoy the said Office,
place and trust unto the said Sir Charles Peers Davidson,
together with the rights, powers, privileges and emoluments
unto the said office, place and trust, of right and by law apper-
taining, during pleasure.
And We Do Hereby require and direct Our said Commis-
sioner to proceed with all reasonable diligence to make such
inquiry and to report to His Royal Highness Our Governor
General in Council as and when any particular branch or
subject of such inquiry is concluded, his findings and recommen-
dations, together with the evidence taken before him.
In Testimony Whereof, We have caused these Our
Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of
Canada to be hereunto affixed. Witness, Our Most
Dear and Entirely Beloved Uncle and Most Faithful
Counsellor, Field Marshal His Royal Highness
Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke
of Connaught and of Strathearn, Earl of Sussex (in
the Peerage of the United Kingdom); Prince of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke
622 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
of Saxony, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Knight
of Our Most Noble Order of the Garter; Knight of
Our Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the
Thistle; Knight of Our Most Illustrious Order of
Saint Patrick; One of Our Most Honourable Privy
Council; Great Master of Our Most Honourable
Order of the Bath; Knight Grand Commander of Our
Most Exalted Order of the Star of India} Knight
Grand Cross of Our Most Distinguished Order of
Saint Michael and St. George; Knight Grand Com-
mander of Our Most Eminent Order of the Indian
Empire; Knight Grand Cross of Our Royal Victorian
Order; Our Personal Aidf^-de-Camp, Governor-General
and Commander-in-Chiei of Our Dominion of Canada.
At Our Government House, in Our City of Ottawa, this
second day of June, in the year of Our Lord, one
thousand nine hundred and fifteen and in the sixth
year of Our Reign.
BY COMMAND.
P. PELLETIER,
Acting Under-Secretary of State
No. 337.
Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation Allowance
for motherless child.
P.C. 58-1470.
Certified Extract from the Minutes of a Meeting of the
Treasury Board, held on the 22nd June, 1915, approved
by His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council,
on the 24th June, 1915.
NAVAL SERVICE.
The Board had under consideration a memorandum from
the Minister of the Naval Service reporting that by Admiralty
Weekly Order No. 408 of 19th March, 1915, the separation
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allowance of 3/- per week for a motherless child, which was
authorized by Admiralty Weekly Order No. 405 of 25th Sep-
tember, 1914, has been increased to 5/- per week, the said
increase coming into effect as from the 1st March, 1915.
The provisions of Admiralty Weekly Order No. 405 of
25th September, 1914, having been adopted (under authority
of an Order in Council of 28th November, 1914), for Imperial
Service, Active Service and Reserve Ratings serving in H.M.C.
Navy, and for Royal Canadian Naval permanent ratings, the
Minister recommends that this amendment thereto be also
adopted in His Majesty's Canadian Navy as from 1st March,
1915, for the ratings specified above, the sum of (25) twenty-five
cents being taken as equivalent to one shilling.
The Board concur in the above recommendation, and
submit the same for favourable consideration.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 338.
Order in Council authorizing the apprehension and internment
of alien enemies in certain cases.
P. C. 1501.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 26th June, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 24th June, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
submitting that conditions have arisen owing to the presence
in the country of a great number of foreigners, many of whom
are of enemy nationality, and others of the nationaUties of His
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624 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Majesty's allies, in which it is, in the opinion of the Minister,
advisable that further provision should be made for the preser-
vation of the peace, for the safety of works and property of
public utility, and for the protection of the inhabitants and of
the foreigners themselves who are residing in the country.
The Minister further submits that at the beginning of the
war it was announced by the Proclamation of Your Royal
Highness of 15th August, 1914,* that all persons in Canada of
German or Austro-Hungarian nationality, so long as they
quietly pursue their ordinary avocations should be allowed to
continue to enjoy the protection of the law and be accorded the
respect and consideration due to peaceful and law-abiding
citizens; and that they should not be arrested, detained or
interfered with, unless upon reasonable ground to believe that
they are engaged in espionage, or engaging or attempting to
engage in acts of a hostile nature, or are giving or attempting
to give information to the enemy, or unless they otherwise
contravene any law, order-iurcouncil or proclamation. It
happens that many aliens of enemy nationality residing tempor-
arily in Canada have retained or found employment in connec-
tion with various works, industries, trades or pursuits which
are being carried on, and they are, and of course ought to be
protected in such employment according to the policy of the
said proclamation, so far as may be compatible with the public
interest.
The Minister has ascertained, however, that owing to the
fact that in some cases these aliens of enemy nationality are in
common employment with others, many of whom belong to the
nationalities of the allied powers, or because of competition for
their places by such friendly aliens, and in view of the hostility or
animosity which has been aroused and excited by the war and
the operations of the enemy, there is serious danger of rioting,
destruction of valuable works and property and breaches of the
peace involving the loss of life or personal injuries; and, while
in the view of the Minister the dangers thus apprehended
should, so far as may be practicable or expedient, be prevented
by strict administration of existing legal means, he considers
nevertheless that cases have arisen, or may arise, where in the
general public interest, as well as in the interest of those con-
cerned who are of enemy nationality, provision should be made, as
•p. 48.
War Documents. 625
a measure of expediency, for separating and detaining at the
public charge those aliens of enemy nationality whose presence
in any works, employment or community is a cause of such
apprehended peril.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that he be authorized,
whenever the advisability of such a course shall be established
to his satisfaction, to direct the apprehension and internment of
aliens of enemy nationality who may be found employed or
seeking employment or competing for employment in any
community, such aliens of enemy nationality when so interned
to be kept and maintained in all respects as prisoners of war,
but subject to be released at any time as may be, directed by
the Minister, whenever it appears that they may be permitted
to be discharged with due regard to the public safety.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 339.
Order in Council authorizing the Prime Minister to confer with
His Majesty's Government.
P. C. 1514.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 28th June, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 25th June, 1915, from the Right Honourable
the Prime Minister, observing that during the past ten months
matters of unusual urgency and importance have continually
engaged the attention of the Government in connection with
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626 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
the conduct of the War, and that in many cases such questions
have involved lengthy correspondence with His Majesty's
Grovemment and with the Acting High Commissioner for
Canada with a view to the most effective co-operation between
the two Governments in such matters.
The Prime Minister further observes that it appears both
desirable and important that certain of the matters aforesaid
should be the subject of personal conference and discussion with
His Majesty's Government and it is understood that this is
the view entertained by that Government.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Prime Minister, therefore advise that he be
authorized to visit London for the purpose aforesaid, and
generally for the purpose of conferring with His Majesty's
Government and of discussing with them matters of common
interest, and particularly those of special interest to the
Dominion of Canada.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 340.
Order in Council regulating the opening of tenders within the
scope of the War Purchasing Commission.
P. C. 1512.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
Wednesday, the 30th day of June, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Coimcil is
pleased to make the following regulations governing the opening
of tenders received by any Department and coming within the
War Documents. 627
scope of the War Purchasing Commission under the provisions
of the War Appropriation Act of 1915, and the same are hereby-
made and established, accordingly, viz. : —
Tenders coming within the scope of the War Purchasing
Commission, under the provisions of the War Appropriation
Act of 1915, received by any Department of the Government
Service, shaU be opened only in the presence of an official or
representative of the War Purchasing Commission.
Such tenders when opened shall be initialed by the official
of the Department in which the tender is received and by the
official or representative of the War Purchasing Commission,
present when the tenders are opened, and a memorandum, in
duplicate, of such tenders shall be prepared and initialed by the
said representatives of the Department and of the War Pur-
chasing Commission.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 341.
Order in Council Appointing a * 'Hospital Commission".
P.C. 1540.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General in Council, on the 30th, June 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 28th June, 1915, from the Right Honourable the
Prime Minister, stating that during the progress of the war,
sick and wounded in increasing numbers will return to Canada,
and to meet situations which must necessarily arise, he submits
the following recommendations : —
1. That a Commission, hereafter to be termed the "Hospital
Commission", be appointed to deal with the provision of
628 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
hospital accommodation and convalescent homes in Canada,
for officers and men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who
return invalided from the Front.
2. That the following be invited to serve on the Hospital
Commission :
President.
The Honourable J. A. Lougheed, P.C., K.C.
Members.
Colonel Sir H. M. Pellatt, Kt., C.V.O.
Hon. Colonel Sir Rodolphe Forget, Kt., M.P.
Smeaton White, Esq., of Montreal, Que.
John S. McLennan, Esq., of Sydney, N.S.
Lt.-Col. Thomas Walker, M.D., of St. John, N.B.
Frederick W. Avery, Esq., of Ottawa, Ontario.
Colonel C. W. Rowley, of Winnipeg.
J. H. S. Matson, Esq., of Victoria, B.C.
Clarence Smith, Esq., Montreal.
The Director General of Medical Services, Canadian
Militia.
3. That the president and members (the Director General
Medical Services excepted) be paid $10.00 a day travelling
expenses.
4. That the Hospital Commission be empowered to appoint
a Secretary and obtain clerical assistance as may be needed;
provided that the pay and allowances of appointees be submitted
for the approval of the Governor in Council.
5. That it be empowered to select medical and nursing
staffs, and to appoint such other personnel as may be needed
for the management of hospitals and homes; provided that a
general schedule of pay and allowances be submitted for
approval by the Governor in Council.
6. That it be empowered to call in the aid of any Depart-
ment of the Federal Administration; in particular to use the
War Documents. 629
machinery of the MiUtia Department; to draw on that Depart-
ment for supphes, stores and equipment, and to utilize the
services of Divisional and District Staffs.
7. That it be empowered to incur, control and authorize
expenditure connected with the treatment and care of the sick
and wounded, as well as with the organization, administration
and maintenance of hospitals and homes.
8. That expenditure so incurred or authorized by the
Hospital Commission be made a charge against the War
Appropriation Vote or, when that vote ceases to be operative,
against some other special fund set aside by Parliament.
9. That the Hospital Commission, through its President,
have direct access to the Governor in Council.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 342.
Order in Council providing reward for informers under The Special
War Revenue Act, 1915.
P. C. 1574.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 8th July, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommen-
dation of the Minister of Inland Revenue, advise, under the
provisions of subsection 5, section 20, of The Special War
630 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Revenue Act, 1915, that authority be granted for payment to
the informer, in each case, of one-half the penalty collected and
paid, under part 3 of the said Act.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council".
No. 343.
Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 1589.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General, on the 8th July, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report from the Postmaster General, dated 26th June, 1915,
representing that, owing to the disturbed financial conditions
that prevailed following the outbreak of the War, an Order in
Council was passed on the 7th August, 1914,* suspending the
exchange of Money Orders between Canada and Italy (and
other European countries).
The Minister submits that conditions are now changed and
both Italy and Canada desire to recommence the business.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that Money Order
exchange with Italy be resumed on and from the 1st day of
July, 1915.
The Committee concur in the above recommendation and
submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 638.
War Documents. 631
No. 344.
Order in Council respecting further Mobilization of the Overseas
Forces.
P. C. 1593.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General in Council on the 8th July, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report from the Minister of Militia and Defence, dated 1st
July, 1915, representing that by an Order in Council (P.C.
2067)* dated 6th August, 1914, Your Royal Highness, in view of
the state of war existing between the United Kingdom and the
Dominion, Colonies and the Dependencies of the British
Empire, on the one side, and Germany, on the other side,
creating a menace to the well being and integrity of the Empire,
declared it to be desirable to mobilize Militia Units of such effec-
tive strength, as might from time to time be determined by
Your Royal Highness in Council, such units to be composed of
Officers and men who are willing to volunteer for Overseas
Service under the British Crown.
The Minister states that by virtue of that authority some
30,000 Officers and men, forming what is known as the First
Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, were raised,
equipped and despatched to the United Kingdom.
The Minister further represents that another Order in
Council (P.C. 2831), t dated 7th November, 1914, authorized
the Second Overseas Contingent and other troops for service in
Canada, aggregating another 30,000 men, and that also by the
said last mentioned Order the Minister of Militia and Defence
was authorized to mobilize Troops required in Canada to replace
the second or any subsequent Contingent, or any portion
thereof after its embarkation Overseas.
The Minister submits that it is desirable to limit in definite
terms the numbers thus raised, and to be raised under the
provisions of the first hereinbefore mentioned Order in Council.
*p. 535.
tP. 677.
632 * Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that he be authorized
to raise, equip and send Overseas for the purposes aforesaid.
Officers and men not exceeding One Hundred and Fifty Thou-
sand, including those who have already been raised and equipped
under authority of the said Orders in Council, and including
also those who have been, or may hereafter be raised for garrisons
and guard duties in Canada.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 345.
The London Gazette, 13th July, 1915.
[29228]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 589 of the year 1915.
North Sea, River Thames and English
Channel.
pilotage and traffic regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 546 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
AU Orders in this Notice are now in force, and have been
made under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914.
1. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound from, and
whilst navigating in the waters from, the Downs Pilot Station
to Gravesend or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots licensed
by the London Trinity House.
* p. 49J
War Documents. 633
2. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound from, and
whilst navigating in the waters from, Gravesend to Great Yar-
mouth or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots licensed by the
London Trinity House.
3. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands and not carrying passengers) whilst navigating in the
waters from Gravesend to London Bridge or vice versa, must be
conducted by pilots licensed by the London Trinity House.
4. The Trinity House Pilot Station at Dungeness having
been discontinued, pilotage is therefore not compulsory between
the Downs Pilot Station and Dungeness, except for ships bound
into or out of the Harbours of Dover and Folkestone.
II. Trinity House Pilot Stations have been established at
the undermentioned places, and merchant vessels not under
compulsion of pilotage are very strongly advised to take pilots : —
(a) The Downs, where ships proceeding north can obtain
pilots capable of piloting as far as Great Yarmouth, and also
pilots for the River Thames, and for Folkestone and Dover
harbours. The Pilot Steamers attached to the Downs Station
will cruise in the vicinity of a position two miles southeast of
Deal Pier.
(6) Great Yarmouth, where ships from the North Sea
bound for the River Thames or the English Channel can obtain
pilots capable of piloting as far as the Downs.
The Pilot Steamer attached to the Great Yarmouth Station
will cruise between the Corton Light-vessel and the South
Scroby buoy.
(c) The Sunk Light- Vessel, where ships crossing the
North Sea between the parallels of 51° 40' and 51° 54' North
Xatitude, but no others, can obtain pilots for the River Thames
and the Downs.
{d) Pilots can also be obtained at London and Harwich
for the Downs and Great Yarmouth (including the River Thames
and approaches). Note. — The pilots referred to in this Notice
are the pilots licensed by the London Trinity House and no
others.
634 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
III. River Thames. — ^All traffic into and out of the River
Thames must pass through the Edinburgh Channels, or through
the Black Deep south of the Knock John and Knob Light-buoys,
and through the Oaze Deep, until further notice.
No vessels are to remain under way in the above-mentioned
Channels between Chapman Lighthouse on the west, and the
Sunk-head Light-buoy or a line joining the positions of the
South Long Sand and East Shingles buoys, on the east, between
the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Vessels at anchor within these hmits must not exhibit any
lights between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
AU other Channels are closed to navigation.
2. No yachts or pleasure boats under sail or steam, or other-
wise mechanically driven, are allowed in the Estuary of the
Thames east of a hne drawn between the Grain spit and West
Shoebury buoys.
The Estuary of the Thames mentioned in the preceding
paragraph is to be considered to include the north coast oi Kent
from North Foreland to Sheemess, and the coast of Essex from
Shoeburjmess to the Naze.
Pulling boats are not allowed in the waters prohibited above
without a license, which must be obtained by the person to whom
the boat belongs from the Chief of the local Police. A separate
license is required for each boat.
3. Yachts and pleasure craft in the River Thames are
prohibited from using the area enclosed by a line drawn north
and south through the Ovens buoy to a line joining Holehaven
point and the Blyth middle buoy.
4. In the rivers Cohie, Blackwater, Crouch and Roach, the
cruising of yachts and pleasure craft, under sail, steam, or other-
wise mechanically driven, and under oars, is permitted subject
to the following restrictions: —
(a) All pleasure craft of any description are prohibited from
being under way between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
(6) Pleasure craft using the areas mentioned in paragraphs
(J) and (g) below, in which cruising is permitted, must obtain a
license from the local Pohce.
• (c) The name must be marked legibly on every yacht. All
open, half decked and other craft, must have the number and
distinguishing letter of the license clearly painted on each side
of the bow.
War Documents. 635
(d) The license must be carried in the craft, and is to be
available for inspection.
(e) Boats licensed for hire may be taken out by British
subjects other than those in whose names the licenses are made
out, provided that they be returned to the licensees by 8 p. m.
on the day of hire. The hcense for the boat must be carried by
the person hiring it.
(/) In the rivers Colne and Blackwater and in the Estuaries
of these rivers, cruising is permitted in the area to the west of
lines drawn from Colne point to N.W. Knoll-buoy and Sales
point, to N.W. Knoll-buoy and up these rivers.
(g) In the rivers Crouch and Roach, cruising is permitted
in the Crouch river west of a line drawn north and south (True)
through Burnham Coastguard station. No pleasure craft are
permitted below this line.
Cruising is permitted in the Roach river down to its con-
fluence with the Crouch.
(h) Local craft used for business purposes are subject to the
foregoing regulations, but may in certain instances be allowed
in prohibited areas, if permission in writing has been previously
obtained from the Naval or Military Authorities.
(i) Fishing vessels are governed by the terms of the Notices
issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.
(j) Any infringement of the above regulations will be dealt
with under the Defence of the Realm Regulations.
IV. River Medway. — No yachts or pleasure boats under
sail or steam, or otherwise mechanically driven, or pleasure
pulling boats, are allowed in the Medway to the eastward of
Rochester Bridge.
Note.
This Notice is a re-publication of Notice No. 546 of 1915
with the addition of certain regulations respecting the rivers
Thames, Colne, Blackwater, Crouch and Roach, mentioned in
Subsection 4 of Section III.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographic Department, Hydrographer.
Admiralty, London, 9th July, 1915.
636 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 346.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 13th of July, 1915 13th
July 1915.
[29229]
By the king.
A Proclamation under the Munitions of War Act, 1915.*
GEORGE R.I.
Whereas, in Section 3 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915,
it is enacted: —
"The differences to which this Part of this Act apphes are
differences as to rates of wages, hours of work, or otherwise as
to terms or conditions of or affecting employment on the manu-
facture or repair of arms, ammunition, ships, vehicles, aircraft,
or any other articles required for use in war, or of the metals,
machines, or tools required for that manufacture or repair (in
this Act referred to as munitions work) ; and also any differences
as to rates of wages, hours of work, or otherwise as to terms or
conditions of or affecting employment on any other work of any
description, if this Part of this Act is applied to such a difference
by His Majesty by Proclamation on the ground that in the opin-
opinion of His Majesty the existence or continuance of the diff-
erence is directly or indirectly prejudicial to the manufacture,
transport, or supply of Munitions of War.
"This Part of this Act may be so applied to such a difference
at any time, whether a lock-out or strike is in existence in con-
nexion with the difference to which it is applied or not :
"Provided that if in the case of any industry the Minister
of Munitions is satisfied that effective means exist to secure the
settlement without stoppage of any difference arising on work
other than on munitions work, no Proclamation shall be made
under this Section with respect to any such difference."
And, Whereas, a difference within the meaning of this
Section exists between employers and persons employed in the
Coal Mining Industry of South Wales as to rates of wages, hours
of work or otherwise as to terms or conditions of or affecting
employment in connexion with the terms of a proposed agree-
ment between the Monmouthshire and South Wales Coal Owners
Association and the South Wales Miners' Federation, for the
settlement of differences of the nature aforesaid;
•App. p. 313.
War Documents. 637
And, Whereas, The Minister of Munitions is not satisfied
that effective means exist to secure the settlement of the said
difference without stoppage, being a difference arising on work
other than munitions work :
And, Whereas, in Our opinion the existence or continuance
of the said difference is directly and indirectly prejudicial to the
manufacture, transport, and supply of Munitions of War :
Now, THEREFORE, We, by and with the advice of Our Privy
Council, are pleased to proclaim, direct and ordain, that Part I
of the Munitions of War Act, 1915, shall apply to the said
difference.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this thirteenth
day of July, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and fifteen, and in the sixth year of Our
Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
No. 347.
The London Gazette, 16th of July, 1915.
[29232]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 609 of the year 1915.
English Channel, North Sea and River Thames and
Medway.
pilotage and traffic regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 589 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
All orders in this Notice are now in force, and have been
made under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914.
1. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound from,
*p. 632.
638 Department of the Secretary of State, Carwda.
and whilst navigating in the waters from, the Downs Pilot
Station to Gravesend or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots
licensed by the London Trinity House.
2. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound from,
and whilst navigating in the waters from, Gravesend to Great
Yarmouth or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots licensed
by the London Trinity House.
3 . All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands and not carrying passengers) whilst navigating in the
waters from Gravesend to London Bridge or vice versa, must be
conducted by pilots licensed by the London Trinity House.
4. The Trinity House Pilot Station at Dungeness having
been discontinued, pilotage is therefore not compulsory between
the Downs Pilot Station and Dungeness, except for ships bound
into or out of the Harbours of Dover and Folkestone.
II. Trinity House Pilot Stations have been estabUshed at
the undermentioned places, and merchant vessels not under
compulsion of pilotage are very strongly advised to take pilots:
(a) The Downs, where ships proceeding north can obtain
pilots capable of piloting as far as Great Yarmouth, and also
pilots for the River Thames, and for Folkestone and Dover
harbours. The pilot steamers attached to the Downs Station
will cruise in the vicinity of a position two miles south-east of
Deal pier.
(6) Great Yarmouth, where ships from the North Sea
bound for the River Thames or the English Channel can obtain
pilots capable of piloting as far as the Downs.
The Pilot Steamer attached to the Great Yarmouth Station
will cruise between the Corton Light-vessel and the South
Scroby buoy.
(c) The Sunk Light- Vessel, where ships crossing the
North Sea between the parallels 51° 40' and 51° 54' North
latitude, but no others, can obtain pilots for the River Thames
and the Downs.
{d) Pilots can also be obtained at London and Harwich
for the Downs and Great Yarmouth (including the River Thames
War Documents. 639
and approaches). Note. — The pilots referred to in this Notice
are the pilots licensed by the London Trinity House and no
others.
III. River Thames and Medway. — ^All traffic into and
out of the River Thames must pass through the Edinburgh
Channels, or through the Black Deep south of the Knock John
and Knob Light-buoys, and through the Oaze Deep, until
further notice.
No vessels are to remain under way in the above-mentioned
Channels between Chapman Lighthouse on the west, and the
Sunk Head Light-buoy or a line joining the positions of the
South Land Sand and East Shingles buoys, on the east, between
the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Vessels at anchor within these limits must not exhibit any
lights between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
All other Channels are closed to navigation.
2. (a) No yachts or pleasure boats under sail or steam, or
otherwise mechanically driven, are allowed: —
(i) In the Estuary of the Thames east of a Une drawn
between the Grain spit and West Shoebury Buoys.
(li) In the area enclosed by a line drawn north and south
through the Ovens Buoy to a line joining Holehaven
Point and the Blyth Middle Buoy.
(iii) In the River Medway east of Rochester Bridge.
(6) The Estuary of the Thames mentioned above in par.
(a) (i) is to be considered to include the North Coast of Kent
from North Foreland to Sheerness, and the Coast of Essex from
Shoeburyness to the Naze.
(c) All pleasure craft of any description are prohibited from
being under weigh between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
(d) Pleasure craft using the waters to the west of the line
mentioned in par. (a) (i), in which cruising is permitted, must
obtain a license from the Local Police.
(e) If more than one craft is used, a separate license is
required for each.
(/) The name must be marked legibly on every yacht. All
open, haK-decked and other craft must have the number and
distinguishing letter of the license clearly painted on each side
of the bow.
87169—8
640 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
{g) The license must be carried in the craft, and is to be
available for inspection.
(h) Boats licensed for hire may be taken out by British
subjects other than those in whose names the licenses are made
out, provided that they be returned to the licensees by 8 p.m.
on the day of hire. The license for the boat must be carried by
the person hiring it.
(i) PuUing boats are allowed within the area prohibited by
par. (a) (i) provided: —
(i) A hcense is obtained in accordance with pars, (d) and
(e).
(ii) A separate license is obtained for each boat.
(iii) Pars, (c), (g) and (h) are complied with.
(iv) No such boats proceed further than one mile from the
shore.
(j) No pleasure pulling boats are allowed in the Medway
to the eastward of Rochester Bridge, nor are any allowed in the
area mentioned in par. (a) (ii).
(k) Fishing vessels are governed by the terms of the
Notices issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.
3. In the rivers Colne, Blackwater, Crouch and Roach, the
cruising of yachts and pleasure craft under sail, steam, or other-
wise mechanically driven, and under oars, is permitted subject
to the restrictions mentioned in paragraphs (c), (e), (f), (g),
(h) and (k) of the foregoing sub-section of this Notice, and also
the following restrictions: —
(a) Pleasure craft using the areas mentioned in paragraphs
(b) and (c) below, in which cruising is permitted, must obtain a
license from the local Police.
(6) In the rivers Colne and Blackwater, and in the estuaries
of these rivers, cruising is permitted in the area to the west of
lines drawn from Colne point to N.W. Knoll-buoy and Sales
point, to N.W. Knoll-buoy and up these rivers.
(c) In the rivers Crouch and Roach, cruising is permitted
in the Crouch river west of a line drawn north and south (True)
through Bumham Coastguard station. No pleasure craft are
permitted below this line.
Cruising is permitted in the Roach river down to its con-
fluence with the Crouch.
War Documents. 641
{d) Local craft used for business purposes are subject to the
foregoing regulations, but may in certain instances be allowed in
prohibited areas, if permission in writing has been previously
obtained from the Naval or Military Authorities.
Note.
This Notice is a re-publication of Notice No. 589 of 1915,
with the addition of the regulations mentioned in sub-section 2
of Section III.
Authority: The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 14th July, 1915.
No. 348.
The London Gazette, 20th July, 1915.
[29236]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 613 of the year 1915.
Scotland, West Coast,
firth of clyde — traffic regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 460 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Position.— Dwnoon Bank, lat. 55° 56J^' N., long. 4° 543^' W.
With reference to the former Notice quoted above, Notice
is hereby given that the two Light-buoys on Dunoon bank,
mentioned therein, have been replaced by moored Trawlers;
and Mariners are warned that the following regulations with
*p. 411.
87169—81
642 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
regard to traffic, made under the Defence of the Reahn (Consol-
idation) Regulations, 1914, are now in force: —
Vessels entering or leaving the Clyde must pass between
the two Trawlers situated as undermentioned, which mark the
CLYDE.
Signals displayed by
Oate'Sh/p$
Gate open to
inward Trd^i'c.
Gate open to
OatiJJdrd Traffic
Oat^closed.
DAY
NIGHT
WUw
DAV
W^JW
o
!U
WJW
NIGHT
Red f/gJih are shown tha^
Orean
O
gateway in the obstruction that now exists between Cloch
point and Dunoon.
(a) Eastern Trawler:
Position. — On east side of Dunoon bank, at a distance of 8
cables and 66 yards, 281° (N. 61° W. Mag.), from Cloch Light-
house.
War Documents. 643
(6) Western Trawler:
Position. — On west side of Dunoon bank, at a distance of
one cable, 272° (N. 70° W. Mag.), from the eastern Trawler.
The above-mentioned gate Trawlers will display signals,
as shown on the accompanying diagram, to indicate whether
the gate is open to inward or outward bound traffic or whether
the gate is closed.
No vessels are to approach to within a distance of half a
mile of the gateway until the special signals are hoisted indicating
that the passage is open for them; neither are inward-bound
vessels to approach within this distance when the signals are
displayed for outward-bound vessels, and vice versa.
Speed must not exceed 10 knots, and vessels are cautioned
to keep a mid-channel course when passing through the gateway.
Outward-bound vessels are to approach the gateway on a
196° (S. 34° W. Mag.) course, leaving the black and white
chequered Light-buoy with occulting red light, situated three-
quarters of a mile 27° (N. 45° E. Mag.) from the gateway, on
their port hand.
Similarly, inward-bound vessels must steer to the eastward
for the Examination anchorage and Kempock point, as soon as
they have passed clear of the gateway.
Variation.— 18° W.
Charts temporarily affected. — No. 2131, Arran island to
Gare loch. No. 2159, Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department,
Admiralty, London, 15th July, 1915.
644 Department of the Secretary of State, Carhoda.
No. 349.
Order in Council respecting the maintenance of His Majesty's
Canadian Ships co-operating with His Majesty's Ships.
P. C. 1657.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 16th July, 1915.
The Comimittee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 8th July, 1915, from the Acting Secretary of
State for External Affairs, to whom was referred a despatch,
dated 26th May, 1915,* from the Right Honourable the Secretary
of State for the Colonies, on the subject of the cost of certain
Naval stores supplied to His Majesty's Canadian ships co-
operating with His Majesty's ships during the continuance of
the war, and for the pay of all ranks and ratings serving in those
ships.
The Minister represents that the Canadian Government is
willing to pay the full expenses of His Majesty's Canadian ships
Niobe and Rainbow, and therefore, is prepared to meet the total
amount of pay to the officers and men employed on these vessels,
and, further, that the charges for liabilities of retired pay and
pensions of all Active Service, Naval and Marine Officers and
men serving during the war in His Majesty's Canadian ships
may be included in the usual claims made annually upon
Canadian funds in the manner, and according to the agreements
already in force with regard to active service personnel loaned
to the Canadian Government.
The Minister observes that it is presumed that these pay-
ments will cover any liability with regard to pensions for
wounds, widow's pensions, etc., so far as either Active Service
or Newfoundland Naval Reserve personnel are concerned, and
for any special post bellum gratuities which the Imperial Govern-
ment may decide to pay to Imperial Active Service or Reserve
personnel.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Acting
Secretary of State for External Afifairs, advise that Your Royal
♦p. 817.
War Documents. - 045
Highness may be pleased to forward a copy of this Minute, if
approved, to the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for
the Colonies for the information of the Lords of the Admiralty.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 350
Canada Gazette, 28th August, 1916.
The London Gazette, 23rd July, 1915.
Italian Decree respecting the blockade of the Adriatic.
Foreign Office,
20th July, 1915.
The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received
from His Majesty's Ambassador at Rome the following trans-
lation of a Royal Decree, dated 4th July, and published in the
Italian Official Gazette of the 8th: —
Article 1. — The blockade declared by the Royal Govern-
ment on the 26th and 30th May, 1915, is extended to the whole
zone of the Adriatic Sea to the north of the Otranto-Aspri-Ruga
(Strade Bianchi) line.
Consequently the navigation of the Adriatic Sea to the
north of this line by merchant ships of any nationality is for-
bidden.
Article 2. — The Minister of Marine, or the authorities
delegated by him, may nevertheless grant, after necessary
enquiries, special safe-conducts to merchant ships desirous of
proceeding to ports belonging to or occupied by Italy or Mon-
tenegro.
Vessels desirous of entering the Adriatic must proceed to
Gallipoli (Apulia) where the safe-conducts of entry must oe
obtained.
646 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
For leaving the Adriatic, vessels after having received per-
mission at the port of departure must proceed to Bari, where
they will be furnished with the safe-conducts of departure.
Vessels provided with safe-conducts must cross the blockade
line Otranto-Aspri-Ruga (Strade Bianchi) during daytime only.
They must stop on that line at a distance not greater than 5
miles from the Itahan shore to be visited by the men-of-war
destined for that purpose.
Article 3. — The rules laid down in our decree of 13th
June, 1915, n° 899, as well as any special regulations which the
naval authorities may think fit to enforce on vessels entering or
leaving the Adriatic, must be observed by aU merchant vessels
of whatever nationality navigating in the Adriatic in the cir-
cumstances provided for in Article 2.
Article 4. — Vessels contravening the rules laid down in
the preceding articles will be considered guilty of violation of
the blockade, and are liable to capture and confiscation, together
with their cargoes, according to the regulations in force.
Article 5. — The present decree will come into force on 6th
July, 1915.
No. 351.
Canada Gazette, 18th September, 1915.
Order in Council approving of pensions to members of Naval
Service.
P. C. 1712.
Certified Copy of a report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 21st July, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommenda-
tion of the Minister of the Naval Service, advise that the
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647
following rates of pensions be approved, in order to provide
adequate pensionary assistance to officers and men of the Royal
Canadian Naval Permanent Forces, Royal Canadian Naval
Volunteer Reserve, called out for active service, and for the
officers and men who have entered the Royal Canadian Navy for
temporary service during a period of war, and who are wounded
or disabled on active service, during drill or training, or on other
naval duty, or are invalided through a disability contracted in,
or due to, the service, provided, the wound, injury or disability
was not due to his own fault or negligence : —
ROPOSED Scheme of Pensions for Wounds, Injuries or Dis-
abilities, and for Payment to Widows, etc.
Rank or rating held at time of injury
or illness.
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$
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$
264
192
132
336
252
168
372
282
186
432
324
216
480
360
240
480
360
240
720
540
360
960
720
480
1,200
900
600
1,440
1,080
720
Spe
cially
consid
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All ratings up to and including leading ratings
Petty Officers 2nd Class, Petty Officers 1st Class and Petty
Officers and equivalent ratings
Chief Petty Officers and equivalent ratings
Naval Cadets, Midshipmen
Warrant Officers
Sub-Lieutenants and equivalent ranks
Lieutenants and equivalent ranks
Lieutenant Commanders and equivalent ranks
Commanders and equivalent ranks
Captains and equivalent ranks
Flag Officers
75
100
108
132
144
144
216
288
360
456
ered.
(a) The first degree shall be applicable to those only who
are rendered totally incapable of earning a Hvelihood as the
result of wounds or injuries received or illness contracted in
action or in the presence of the enemy.
Note. — ''In action" shall be defined as follows: — "In fight
with the enemy, with pirates or smugglers, or in encounters
with ships of friends by mistake, or in queUing disturbances
ashore or afloat.
(6) The second degree shall be applicable to those who are
rendered totally incapable of earning a livelihood as a result of
injuries received or illness contracted on active service during
648 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
drill or training or on other duty; or are rendered materially
incapable as a result of wounds or injuries received or illness
contracted in action or in the presence of the enemy.
(c) The third degree shall be applicable to those who are
rendered materially incapable of earning a livelihood as a result
of injuries received or illness contracted on active service during
drill or training or on other duty; or rendered in a small degree
incapable as a result of injuries or wounds received, or illness
contracted in action, or in the presence of the enemy.
(d) The fourth degree shall be applicable to those who are
rendered in a small degree incapable of earning a livelihood as a
result of injuries received or iUness contracted on active service,
during drill or training or on other duty.
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing regulations, no pension
awarded for wounds, injuries or disabilities shall exceed the
combined substantive and non-substantive pay of which the
pensioned person was in receipt at the time of receiving the
wound or injury, or contracting the disability, on account of
which he is granted the pension.
(f) Where, however, the wound or injury is great enough to
require the constant services of an attendant, such as the loss of
both arms or both legs or the loss of sight of both eyes, or where
the use of both legs and arms has been permanently lost, the
rates shown in columns 1st Degree and 2nd Degree may be
increased one-third.
(g) In addition to the above rates, a married officer, warrant
officer, or man, totally incapacitated, may draw for his wife half
the rate provided in clause (N) for the widow, and the full rate
for the children of an officer, etc., of his rank or rating, subject to
the limitations respecting the age of children. After the death
of the officer or rating the widow may then draw the full rates
provided in clause (N) for widows and children.
(h) The widowed mother of a totally disabled officer,
warrant officer or man, may be granted a pension at half the rates
fixed in clause (N) for a widow, provided the officer, warrant
officer or man is her sole support and unmarried. In the event
War Documents. 649
of the officer's, warrant officer's or man's decease, she may draw
the full rate referred to.
(j) When the ultimate extent of a wound or injury or
disability is doubtful, temporary pensions only will be awarded,
the continuance and amount of the pension being dependent on
subsequent medical surveys.
(k) The pension granted shall be in accordance with the
rank or rating held at the time the wound or injury was received,
or the disability contracted. Subsequent promotion or advance-
ment, unless ante-dated to the date of receiving the wound or
injury, or contracting the disability, shall not increase the
pension.
(l) Pensions for wounds or injuries may be held while the
officer or man is still serving and may also be held in conjunction
with any other pension to which he is entitled.
(m) Claims for pensions authorized under these regulations
must be made within five years of the date of receiving the
wound or injury or contracting the disability for which it is
granted.
PENSIONS FOR WIDOWS, ETC.
(n) Pensions may be paid to the widows and children of
officers and men who have been killed in action or who have died
from injuries received or illness contracted on active service,
during drill or training or on other duty, at the following rates,
provided the officer's or man's death was not due to his own
fault or negligence, and was clearly due to the carrying out of
his duties: —
650
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Rank or rating held by husband, son or
father at time of death.
All ratings up to and including leading
ratings
Petty OflBicers, 2nd Class, Petty OflBcers, 1st
Class and Petty Officers and equivalent
ratings
Chief Petty Officers and equivalent ratings
Warrant Officers
Sub-Lieutenants and equivalent ranks
Lieutenants and equivalent ranks
Lieutenant Commanders and equivalent
ranks
Commanders and equivalent ranks
Captains and equivalent ranks
Flag Officers
$22 a month for widow and %5 a month for
each child.
$28 a month for widow and $5 a month for
each child.
$30 a month for widow and $5 a month for
each child.
$32 a month for widow and $5 a month for
each child.
$37 a month for widow and $6 a month for
each child.
$45 a month for widow and $7 a month for
each child.
$50 a month for widow and $8 a month for
each child.
$60 a month for widow and $10 a month for
each child.
$75 a month for widow and $10 a month for
each child.
$100 a month for widow and $10 a month for
each child.
(a) A widowed mother whose only son was her sole support
and unmarried, shall be eligible for pension as a widow without
children and subject to the same conditions, as hereinafter set
forth.
(h) In the case of orphans, the rates shown above for
children may be doubled, and the pension paid to legally
appointed guardians.
Pensions to widows and children shall take effect from the
day following that on which the death of the husband, etc.,
occurred, and a gratuity, equivalent to two months' pension,
shall be paid the first month, in addition to the pension.
The pension of a widow, a widowed mother, or child may be
withheld or discontinued should such widow, etc., be or sub-
sequently prove, unworthy of it, or should she be or become
wealthy.
The decision of the Minister as to whether a pension should
be so withheld or discontinued shall be final.
The pension to a widow or a widowed mother shall cease
upon her re-marriage but she will be eligible for a gratuity of
two years' pension payable to her immediately after her marriage
TTar Documents. 651
Neither gratuity not pension shall be paid on account of a
child (or orphan) over fifteen years of age, if a boy, or over
seventeen years of age, if a girl, unless owing to mental or
physical infirmity, the child (or orphan) is incapable of earning
a livelihood, in which case the pension may be continued till the
child (or orphan) is twenty-one years of age, but no pension will
be paid a child or orphan after marriage.
Individual cases for which the Regulations do not provide
or sufficiently provide, may be specially considered by the
Governor in Council.
Pensions may be paid monthly in advance.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 352.
Order in Council appointing a committee to obtain information
respecting German-owned piers, etc., in Canada.
P. C. 1711.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 23rd July, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a Joint Report, dated 13th July, 1915, from the Acting Minister
of Militia and Defence and the Minister of the Naval Service,
submitting that, — ^with a view to ascertaining what action
should be taken in connection with wharves, piers, stores, etc.,
owned or occupied in Canada by certain German Steam Ship
Companies, approval has already been given to the appointment
of a Special Committee on which the Naval Service and Militia
Departments are both to be represented. (P. C. 1200, dated
27th May, 1915.)
The Ministers, therefore, recommend that the said Com-
mittee be constituted as shown below (Chairman and Members
having already signified their willingness to serve as such) and
652 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
be directed to proceed forthwith with the collection of inform-
ation of the kind required:
Chairman:
The Under Secretary of State for External Affairs.
Members:
The Chief of the General Staff, Canadian Militia.
The Chief Commissioner of the Dominion Police.
The Chief of the Staff, Royal Canadian Navy.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 353
Canada Gazette, 14th Augiist, 1915.
Despatch respecting the application of the Order in Council of
11th March, 1915.
Canada, Downing Street,
No. 698. 27th July, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my predecessor's despatch No. 240
of the 16th March, I have the honour to request Your Royal
Highness to inform Your Ministers that in the apphcation of
Article 4 of the Order in Council of the 1 1th of March* for restrict-
ing further the commerce of Germany, the word "enemy" in
the expression "goods which are of enemy origin or are enemy
property" should be interpreted as including Turkey and Austria
as well as Germany.
I have, etc.,
A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn,
K.G., etc., etc., etc.
*p. 280.
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No. 354
Canada Gazette, 28th August, 1915.
Second Supplement of the London Gazette, 27th July, 1915 —
28th July, 1915.
By the king.
A PROCLAMATION.
Prohibiting under section 8 of "The Customs and Inland
Revenue Act, 1879," and section one of ''The Exportation
of Arms Act, 1900," and section one of ''The Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914," and section one of
"The Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914," the
exportation from the United Kingdom of certain articles.
GEORGE R.I.
Whereas, by section 8 of "The Customs and Inland
Revenue Act, 1879," it is enacted that the exportation of arms,
ammunition, and gunpowder, military and naval stores, and any
articles which We shall judge capable of being converted into
or made useful in increasing the quantity of military or naval
stores, provisions, or any sort of victual which may be used as
food for man may be prohibited by Proclamation;
And, Whereas, by section one of "The Exportation of
Arms Act, 1900," it is enacted that We may by proclamation
prohibit the exportation of all or any of the following articles,
namely, arms, ammunition, military and naval stores, and any
article which We shall judge capable of being converted into or
made useful in increasing the quantity of arms, ammunition, or
military or naval stores, to any country or place therein named
whenever We shall judge such prohibition to be expedient in
order to prevent such arms, ammunition, military or naval
stores, being used against Our subjects or forces or against any
forces engaged or which may be engaged in military or naval
operations in co-operation with our forces;
And, Whereas, by section one of "The Customs (Export-
ation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^" it is enacted that section 8 of the
aforesaid Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1879, shall have
1. App. p. 182.
654 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
effect whilst a state of war in which We are engaged exists as if
in addition to the articles therein mentioned there were included
all other articles of every description;
And, Whereas, it is further enacted by section 2 of 'The
Customs (Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914," that any
Proclamation or Order in Council made under section 8, as so
amended, of "The Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1879,"
may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to by an
Order made by the Lords of Council on the recommendation of
the Board of Trade;
And, Whereas, by section one of 'The Customs (Ex-
portation Restriction) Act, 1914,^" it is enacted that section one
of "The Exportation of Arms Act, 1900," shall have effect whilst
a state of war in which We are engaged exists as if, in addition to
the articles therein mentioned, there were included all other
articles of every description;
And, Whereas, it is further enacted by section 2 of "The
Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914," that any
Proclamation made under section one of the Exportation of Arms
Act, 1900, may, whether the Proclamation was made before or
after the passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to
by an Order made by the Lords of the Council on the recom-
mendation of the Board of Trade;
And, Whereas, a Proclamation dated the 3rd February,
1915,^ and various Orders dated respectively the 2nd^ and the
18th March,^ the 15th,« the 21st^ and the 26th April,^ the 6th» and
the 20th May,i° the 2nd," the 24th June,^^ ^nd the 8thi2 ^nd the
19th^* July, 1915, prohibiting the exportation of certain articles
therein referred to from the United Kingdom to certain or aU
destinations have been issued in pursuance of the aforesaid
powers;
And, Whereas, it is expedient that the said Proclamation
and Orders should be consolidated, with amendments and
additions, and that such Proclamation and Orders should be
revoked;
»App. p. 191. »p. 240.
An>. p. 182. *App. p. 101. *p. 653. *p. 079. ^p. 881. •p. 092.
War Documents. 737
And, Whekeas, there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect : —
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by the Orders of Comicil, dated
respectively the 30th day of July, 1915, the 3rd day of August,
1915, and the 12th day of August, 1915, should be further
amended by making the following amendments in and additions
to the same: —
(1) That the heading '^Animals, pack, saddle and draught,
suitable for use in war" in the list of goods the exportation of
which is prohibited to all destinations should be deleted, and
there be substituted therefor the heading ''Animals, pack, saddle
and draught, suitable or which may become suitable for use in
war."
(2) That the heading "Diamonds, rough, suitable for
industrial purposes" in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all destinations should be deleted, and there be
substituted therefor the heading "Diamonds, rough, suitable for
industrial purposes, including Brazilian carbon."
(3) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations: —
Iron ore, Cumberland haematite.
(4) That the exportation of the following goods, which is at
present prohibited to all destinations, should be prohibited to all
destinations abroad other than British Possessions and Pro-
tectorates : —
Beans, including haricot beans, Burma and Rangoon beans
Compound cakes and meal;
Cottonseed cake, decorticated and undecorticated, and
cottonseed meal;
Lentils;
Linseed cake and meal;
Maize; /
Malt dust, malt flour, culms, sprouts or combings;
Patent and proprietary cattle foods of all kinds;
Rice meal (or bran) and dust. /
(5) That the heading "Bone ash" in the Hst of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations abroad
other than British Possessions and Protectorates should be
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738 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
deleted, and there be substituted therefor the heading "Bones for
manure, dissolved bones, bone flour, bone meal and bone ash."
(6) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates: —
Chlorides of sulphur;
Fustic (chips and extract) and logwood (chips and extract,
including haematine crystals and other logwood prepar-
ations) ;
Whale meal.
(7) That the exportation of the following goods, which is at
present prohibited to all destinations, should be prohibited to all
foreign countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black
Seas, other than France, Russia (except through Baltic ports),
Italy, Spain and Portugal: —
Brewers' and distillers' grains;
Brewers' dried yeast;
Coconut and poonac cake;
Gluten meal or gluten feed;
Maize meal and flour;
Mill dust and screenings of all kinds.
(8) That the heading ''Maize germ meal" in the list of goods
the exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations should
be deleted, and there be inserted in the hst of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in
Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than
France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal, the heading ''Maize germs and maize germ meal."
(9) That the exportation of salts of aluminium (other than
alunite and nitrate of aluminium), which is at present prohibited
to all destinations abroad other than British Possessions and
Protectorates, should be prohibited to all foreign countries in
Europe, and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than
France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal.
(10) That the heading "Molasses for cattle feeding" in the
list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign
countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy,
Spain and Portugal, should be deleted.
War Documents. 739
(11) That the heading "Iron ore" in the Hst of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in
Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than
France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal, should be deleted, and there be substituted therefor
the heading: —
"Iron ore (except Cumberland haematite iron ore, the ex-
portation of which is prohibited to all destinations)."
(12) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal: —
Calcium sulphide;
China clay (including China stone and potters' clay);
Gas carbon;
Kapok hempen fibre;
Provisions and victuals which may be used as food for man
namely : —
Bean flour and meal;
Biscuits, bread and cakes, all kinds of;
Corn flour;
Corn grits;
Hominy;
Lentil flour and meal;
Macaroni, spaghetti and vermicelli;
Meat of all kinds (except poultry and game) , not including
beef and mutton, fresh or refrigerated (the exportation
of which is already prohibited to all destinations);
Pea flour and meal;
Prepared foods wholly or partially derived from cereals;
Semolina.
Now, THEREFORE, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all other
persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY,
y
740 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 390.
Order in Council respecting the Registration of Alien Enemies at
Edmonton.
P. C. 2116.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Excellency the Deputy Governor
General on the 16th September, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 25th August, 1915, from the Minister of Justice,
stating — with reference to the Order in Council of 26th June,
1915* — that the Registry Officers of Aliens of Enemy Nationahty
for the District of Port Arthur and Fort William and for the
District of Edmonton, have since been closed.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that the requirements
of clause 11 of the regulations of 28th October, 1914,t respecting
the production of Registrar's certificates by applicants for
naturaUzation shall be dispensed with as to Aliens of Enemy
Nationality within the aforesaid registration districts.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 391.
Order in Council respecting the Promotion of Officers of the Over-
seas Forces.
P. C. 2138.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Excellency the Deputy Governor
General on the 16th September, 1915.
♦p. 4S4. tp. 126.
War Documents. 741
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 1st September, 1915, from the Right Honourable
the Secretary of State for External Affairs, to whom was
referred a despatch (No. 613) dated 2nd July, 1915, from the
Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, on
the subject of certain recommendations for the promotion of
officers in various Departments of the Canadian Contingent.
The Minister recommends, with the concurrence of the
Minister of Militia and Defence, that approval be given to the
promotions recommended by the Director of Medical Services,
Canadian Contingents.
The name of Lieutenant B. McG. Caldwell, although it
appears in the Army List, is unknown at Militia Headquarters
and, pending further inquiries, the Minister recommends that
his promotion be deferred.
The Minister further recommends, with the concurrence
of the Minister of Militia and Defence, that promotions of
officers be made without reference to the Canadian Government,
upon the recommendation of —
(a) The General Officer Commanding Canadian Expedi-
tionary Force, in the case of units serving on the Continent of
Europe.
(6) The General Officer Commanding Canadians, Shorn-
cliffe, in the case of units serving in the United Kingdom.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs, advise
that Your Royal Highness may be pleased to forward a copy of
this Minute if approved, to the Right Honourable the Secretary
of State for the Colonies for the information of His Majesty's
Government.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Prvy Council.
742 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 392.
Canada Gazette, 25th September, 1915.
Naval Service Pay for Coding Duties.
P.C. 93—2151.
Certified Extract from the Minutes of a Meeting of the
Treasury Board, held on the 9th September, 1915, approved
by His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in Council
on the 17th September, 1915.
The Board had under consideration a memorandum from
the Minister of the Naval Service, reporting that the Admiralty
have authorized the payment of an allowance to officers and
men employed on coding and decoding duties in H.M. ships;
that the Technical Officers of the Department recommend that
officers and men employed on this duty in H.M.C. Ships may be
paid a similar allowance under the following regulations : —
During the war, men, other than signal and telegraph ratings,
who are employed under coding and decoding duties, may
be paid 5 cents a day for this duty, not more than six such men
being allowed this pay in any class of vessel, excluding torpedo
craft and submarines; this allowance to be retro-active to the
date of the commencement of hostilities.
The officer employed as head of the coding staff in ships
commanded by a captain, or for whom a captain is allowed by
the scheme of complement, may be paid 25 cents a day, as from
the 14th April, 1915, for each day employed on this duty. This
allowance is not payable to secretaries, secretaries' clerks, or
officers specially appointed for coding duties.
The Minister, concurring in the recommendation of his
Technical Officers, requests that authority may be granted for
the institution of this allowance under the regulations
enumerated above, in the Royal Canadian Navy.
The Board concurring in the above, submit the same for
favourable consideration of Council.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 743
No. 393.
Canada Gazette, 26ih September, 1915.
Post Office Notice.
Post Office Department, Canada,
17th September, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council assented to on
the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the provisions
of section 6 of The War Measures Act, 1914, the following pub-
lication : —
''The International," a monthly paper edited by George
Sylvester Viereck and published by The International Monthly,
Inc., 1123 Broadway, New York City, U.S.A., is from this date
refused the privilege of the mails in Canada and is prohibited
from circulation in Canada, in any way. Under the terms of
the Order in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall
be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or
of any issue thereof, already published or hereafter to be pub-
lished, and further, any person in possession of any such paper
shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or
imprisonment for any term not exceeding five years or to both
fine and imprisonment.
No. 394.
Canada Gazette, 30th October, 1915.
The London Gazette, 21st September, 1915.
Decorations.
Foreign Office,
18th September, 1915.
With reference to the notification which appeared in the
London Gazette of 22nd May, 1914,* it is hereby announced that
*App. p. 522.
744 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
the King has been pleased to approve of the following amend-
ments of the Regulations governing the acceptance and wearing
of foreign decorations by His Majesty's subjects: —
(a) Regulations applicable to Persons in the Service of the Crown.
The following paragraph has been added to Rule 3 : —
"In the case of decorations awarded in recognition of ser-
vices under the Red Cross, permission will only be granted
where such services have been rendered in a war in which the
Empire has itself been engaged, and by persons serving under one
of the officially recognized British voluntary aid societies or
under similar societies of Allied States duly recognized by the
Governments of those States."
Rule 11 now reads as follows: —
"The King's unrestricted permission to accept and wear a
Foreign Medal will only be given in the case of a Foreign Medal
conferred by the Head or Government of a Foreign State for
saving or attempting to save life at sea or on land.
"In the case of Medals for Red Cross services, permission
will only be granted subject to the fulfilment of the conditions
laid down in Rule 3 above."
(6) Regulations applicable to Persons not in the Service of the
Crown.
The following paragraph has been added to Rule 3: —
"Red Cross services will only be regarded as "valuable"
for the purposes of these Regulations when they have been
rendered in a war in which the Empire has itself been engaged,
and by persons serving under one of the officially recognized
British voluntary aid societies or under similar societies of
AUied States duly recognized by the Governments of those
States."
Rule 12 now reads as follows : —
"Medals for saving or attempting to save life at sea or on
land conf^red on the behalf of the Head or Government of a
Foreign State may be accepted without His Majesty's special
permission, and may be worn at Court.
"In the case of Medals for Red Cross services, permission
will only be granted subject to the fulfilment of the conditions
laid down in Rule 3, paragraph 3, above."
War Documents. 745
No. 395.
Canada Gazette, 2nd October, 1915.
Order of the Deputy Governor in Council amending regulations
under Dominion Lands Act.
P.C. 2150.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Monday, the 20th day of September, 1915.
PRESENT :
The Deputy Governor General in Council.
Whereas, different opinions have been expressed as to the
meaning, application and scope of the provisions of the Order in
Council of the 8th May, 1915,* respecting the reUef which may
be granted to a homesteader who is a member of a miUtary
force, —
Therefore the Governor General in Council is pleased to
order as follows: —
The provisions of the said Order in Council of the 8th May,
1915,* are hereby declared to mean and to apply to any body or
force of men who have served or are now serving or who may
hereafter serve with any of the forces of Great Britain or any of
the Allies of Great Britain in the present war with Germany and
Austria, or with any of the Allies of these countries, whether
such body or force is of a military or of a naval character; and
also to apply to and include any member of any such body or
force, whether he is a British subject by birth or naturalization,
or is an alien.
It is also hereby declared that the term "legal representa-
tives" in the last paragraph of the aforesaid Order means the
heirs-at-law or next-of-kin of any deceased member of any body
or force of the character before referred to; and when it has been
decided that letters patent for a homestead may be issued, in
*p.S88.
746 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
any case arising under such order, whether in the name of a
homesteader who, if living, is unable to resume occupation of
his homestead because of any of the causes specified in the said
Order, or in the names of his heirs-at-law or next-of-kin in the
event of his death, or in the deceased homesteader's own name
under the provisions of section 91 of The Dominion Lands Act,
where that course of action be deemed to be advisable, letters
patent may be issued in any case without the usual form of
application prescribed in The Dominion Lands Act; and finally
the only documentary evidence that need be furnished in any
such case is: — (a) any evidence which will satisfy the Minister
of the Interior or Acting Minister of the Interior that the home-
steader, if living, is unable to resume occupation of his homestead
because of illness or wounds such as are referred to in the Order
in Council of the 8th May, 1915; or (5) if the homesteader is
dead, any evidence which will satisfy the Minister or Acting
Minister that the death of the homesteader resulted from such
wounds or illness.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 396.
Extra Canada Gazette, 20th September, 1915.
Order in Council respecting the Export of Certain Commodities
and Amending the Order in Council of 27th April, 1915.*
P.C. 2188.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Monday, the 20th day of September, 1915.
present:
His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in Council.
The Governor General in Council is pleased to order that
the Order in Council of the 27th April, 1915,* prohibiting the
*p. 363.
War Documents. 747
exportation of certain goods to all destinations other than the
United Kingdom, British Possessions and Protectorates, France,
Russia (except Baltic ports), Japan, United States when for
consumption in United States only, or shipped to specified
consignees in "the United Kingdom via the United States, or
exported via the United States under license or dispensation
from Canada, shall be and the same is hereby amended by
striking thereout the following articles, viz. : —
Wheat flour, wheat, barley, rye and other grains except oats.
The Governor General in Council is further pleased to order,
under the provisions of sections 242 and 291 of The Customs Act,
that the exportation of the following goods shall be and the
same is hereby prohibited to all foreign ports in Europe and on
the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than those of France,
Russia (except Baltic ports), Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal,
under Regulations by the Minister of Customs, viz.: —
Wheat flour, wheat, barley, rye and other grains except oats
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Courcil.
No. 397.
Extra Canada Gazette, 20th September, 1915.
Order in Council further amending Order in Council of 27th April,
1915, respecting the Exportation of Certain Commodities.
2189.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Monday, the 20th day of September, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in
Council.
The Governor General is pleased to order, and it is hereby
ordered as follows: —
The Order in Council of 27th April, 1915,* prohibiting the
exportation of certain goods to all destinations other than the
*p. 353.
748 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
United Kingdom, British Possessions and Protectorates, France*
Russia (except Baltic ports), Japan, United States when for
consumption in United States only, or shipped to specified
consignees in the United Kingdon via United States, or exported
via United States under license or dispensation from Canada, is
hereby amended by striking thereout the following articles,
viz.: —
Hides of cattle, buffaloes and horses, and caK and goat
skins, except when of Canadian origin.
The Governor General in Council, under the provisions of
sections 242 and 291 of The Customs Act, is further pleased to
order and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
The exportation of the following goods is hereby prohibited
to all destinations abroad other than the United Kingdom,
British Possessions and Protectorates, viz.: —
"Hides of cattle, buffaloes and horses, and calf and goat
skins, except when of Canadian origin."
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 398.
Extra Canada Gazette, 20th September, 1916.
Order in Council respecting the Importation of Unset Diamonds.
2191.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Monday, the 20th day of September, 1915
present:
His Excellency the Deputy Governor General in
Council.
The Governor General in Council is pleased, under and in
virtue of the provisions of section 6 of The War Measures Act,
1914, to order, and it is hereby ordered as follows: —
War Documents. 749
The importation of unset diamonds into Canada is prohib-
ited, except when imported direct from the United Kingdom.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 399.
The London Gazette, 24th September, 1915.
[29307]
Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence of the Realm
(Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 24th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1915.
PRESENT :
The KING'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas, by an Order in Council dated the twenty-eighth
day of November, nineteen hundred and fourteen,^ His Majesty
was pleased to make Regulations (called the Defence of the
Realm (Consohdation) Regulations, 1914) under the Defence of
the Realm Consohdation Act, 1914,^ for securing the public
safety and the defence of the Realm;
And, whereas, the said Act has been amended by the
Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915,^ the Defence of
the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act, 1915,* and the Munitions
of War Act, 1915;^
And, whereas, the said Regulations have been amended
by Orders in Council dated the twenty-third day of March,^ the
thirteenth day of April,'^ the twenty-ninth day of April,^ the second
day of June,® the tenth day of June,^^ the sixth day of July," and
the twenty-eighth day of July,^^ nineteen hundred and fifteen;
And, whereas, it is expedient further to amend the said
Regulations in maimer hereinafter appearing;
lApp. p. 284. *App. p. 191. «App. p. 305. App. p. 182. *App. p. 191. *App. p. 653.
War Documents. 773
That the Proclamation dated the 28th day of July, 1915, as
amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council, should
be further amended by making the following amendments in
and additions to the same: —
(1) That the heading "Antipyrine (phenazone)" in the list
of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations
should be deleted, and there be substituted therefor the heading
''Antipyrine (phenazone) and its derivatives."
(2) That the heading " Jute piece goods, and bags and
sacks made of jute " in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all destinations should be deleted, and there be
substituted therefor the heading " Jute piece goods, jute web-
bing, and bags and sacks made of jute."
(3) That the heading " Mica (including mica splittings)
and Micanite " in the list of goods the exportation of which is
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British Posses-
sions and Protectorates, should be deleted, and there be sub-
stituted therefor the heading " Mica (including mica splittings
and mica chimneys) and micanite."
(4) That the heading '' Milk, condensed, sweetened or not,"
in the list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all
destinations abroad other than British Possessions and Protec-
torates, should be deleted, and there be substituted therefor
the heading " Milk, condensed or preserved, whether sweetened
or not."
(5) That the heading " Coal (including anthracite and
steam, gas, household, and all other kinds of coal) and coke "
in the list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all
destinations abroad other than British Possessions and Pro-
tectorates, should be deleted, and there be substituted therefor
the heading " Coal all kinds, and coke, but not including coal
allowed by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise to be
shipped as bunker coal."
(6) That the exportation of " Magnesite and magnesite
bricks " should be prohibited to all destinations.
(7) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British Posses-
sions and Protectorates: —
Chromium, compounds of, except chromium acetate,
chromium chlorate, and chromium nitrate (the export-
ation of which is already prohibited to all destinations)
774 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
and bichromate of soda (the exportation of which is
and remains only prohibited to all foreign countries
in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic
ports), Italy, Spain, and Portugal);
Oil fuel, but not including any such fuel allowed by the
Commissioners of Customs and Excise to be shipped
for use on board the exporting ship.
(8) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Medi-
terannean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain, and Portugal: —
Chemicals, drugs, etc.: —
Formic acid;
Sodium carbonate (including soda ash, soda crystals
and bicarbonate of soda) ;
Pepper;
Ply wood of all kinds, except ash three-ply wood (the
exportation of which is already prohibited to all destina-
tions).
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all other
persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
War Documents. 775
No. 414.
The London Gazette, 8th October, 1915.
[29320]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 909 of the year 1915.
ENGLISH CHANNEL, NORTH SEA AND RIVERS
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
Pilotage and Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 777 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
All Orders in this Notice are now in force, and have been
made under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914.
1. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands, end not carrying passengers) whilst bound from, and
whilst na^ igating in the waters from, the Downs Pilot Station to
Gravesend or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots licensed by
the London Trinity House.
2. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when tarding coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands, and not carrying passengers) whilst bound from, and
whilst navigating in the waters from, Gravesend to Great
Yarmouth or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots licensed
by the London Trinity House.
3. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands and not carrying passengers) whilst navigating in the
waters from Gravesend to London Bridge or vice versa, must be
conducted by pilots licensed by the London Trinity House.
4. The Trinity House Pilot Station at Dungeness having
been discontinued, pilotage is therefore not compulsory between
the Downs Pilot Station and Dungeness, except for ships bound
into or out of the Harbours of Dover and Folkestone.
. /
*p. 722.
776 Department of the Sdcretary of State, Canada,
II. Trinity House Pilot Stations have been established
at the undermentioned places, and merchant vessels not under
compulsion of pilotage are very strongly advised to take pilots : —
(a) The Downs, where ships proceeding north can
obtain pilots capable of piloting as far as Great Yarmouth,
and also pilots for the River Thames, and for Folkestone
and Dover harbours. The pilot steamers attached to the
Downs Station will cruise in the vicinity of a position two
miles southeast of Deal Pier.
(h) Great Yarmouth, where ships from the North Sea
bound for the River Thames or the English Channel can
obtain pilots capable of piloting as far as the Downs.
The Pilot Steamer attached to the Great Yarmouth
Station will cruise between the Gorton Light-vessel and the
South Scroby buoy.
(c) The Sunk Light- vessel, where ships crossing the
North Sea between the parallels of 51° 40' and 51° 54'
North Latitude, but no others, can obtain pilots for the
River Thames and the Downs.
(d) Pilots can also be obtained at London and Harwich
for the Downs and Great Yarmouth (including the River
Thames and approaches).
Note. — The pilots referred to in this Notice are the pilots
licensed by the London Trinity House and no others.
III. Rivers Thames and Medway. — ^All traffic into and
out of the River Thames must pass through the Edinburgh
Channels, or through the Black Deep south of the Knock John
and Knob Light-buoys, and through the Oaze Deep, until
further notice.
No vessels are to remain under way in the above-mentioned
Channels between Chapman Lighthouse on the west, and the
Sunk Head Light-buoy or a line joining the positions of the
South Long Sand and East Shingles buoys, on the east, between
the hours of 8 p.m. and 3.30 a.m.
Vessels at anchor within these limits must not exhibit any
lights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 3.30 a.m.
All other Channels are closed to navigation.
2. Coasting vessels are not to be under way nor exhibit any
lights in the East Swin or Wallet between sunset and sunrise.
War Documents. 777
3. (a) No yachts or pleasure boats under sail or steam, or
otherwise mechanically driven, are allowed: —
(i) In the Estuary of the Thames east of a line drawn
between the Grain spit and West Shoebury buoys.
(ii) In the area enclosed by a line drawn north and
south through the Ovens buoy to a line joining Hole-
haven Point and the Blyth Middle buoy.
(iii) In the River Medway east of Rochester Bridge.
(5) The Estuary of the Thames mentioned above in par.
(a) (i) is to be considered to include the North Coast of Kent
from North to Ireland to Sheerness and the Coast of Essex
from Shoeburyness to the Naze.
(c) All pleasure craft of any description are prohibited from
being under way between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
(d) Pleasure craft using the waters to the west of the line
mentioned in par. (a) (i), in which cruising is permitted, must
obtain a licence from the local Police.
(e) If more than one craft is used, a separate licence is
required for each.
(/) The name must be marked legibly on every yacht. All
open, half -decked and other craft must have the number and
distinguishing letter of the licence clearly painted on each side
of^the bow.
(g) The licence must be carried in the craft, and is to be
available for inspection.
{h) Boats licensed for hire may be taken out by British
subjects other than those in whose names the licences are made
out, provided that they be returned to the licensees by 8 p.m.
on the day of hire. The licence for the boat must be carried by
the person hiring it.
(i) Pulling boats are allowed within the area prohibited
by par. (a) (i) provided: —
(i) A licence is obtained in accordance with pars, (d) and
(e).
(ii) A separate licence is obtained for each boat.
(iii) Pars, (c), (g), and (h) are complied with.
(iv) No such boats proceed further than one mile from the
shore, and in the area between Margate Coast Guard
Station and North Foreland keep within half a mile
from the shore.
778 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
(j) Pulling boats are forbidden to go alongside or communi-
cate with any vessel lying off the shore.
(k) No pleasure pulling boats are allowed in the Medway
to the eastward of Rochester Bridge, nor are any allowed in the
area mentioned in par. (a) (ii).
(I) Fishing vessels are governed by the terms of the Notices
issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.
4. In the Rivers Colne, Blackwater, Crouch and Roach,
the cruising of yachts and pleasure craft under sail, steam, or
otherwise mechanically driven, and under oars, is permitted
subject to the restrictions mentioned in paragraphs (c), (e),
(/)) (9) J (h), and (I) of the foregoing subsection of this Notice,
and also the following restrictions : —
(a) Pleasure craft using the areas mentioned in paragraphs
(b) and (c) below, in which cruising is permitted, must obtain
a licence from the local Police.
(6) In the rivers Colne and Blackwater, and in the estuaries
of these rivers, cruising is permitted in the area to the west of
lines drawn from Colne point to N.W. Knoll buoy and Sales
point, to NW. Knoll buoy and up these rivers.
(c) In the river Crouch cruising is permitted west of a line
drawn north and south (True) through Burnham Coastguard
station. No craft of any description is permitted east of this
line.
Cruising is permitted in the Roach river down to its con-
fluence with the Crouch.
(d) Local craft used for business purposes are subject to
the foregoing regulations, but may in certain instances be allowed
in prohibited areas, if permission in writing has been previously
obtained from the Naval or Military authorities.
Note. — This Notice is a repetition of Notice No. 777 of
1915, with amendments to subsection 1 of Section III.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department,
Admiralty, London, 5th October, 1915.
War Documents. 779
No. 415.
Cana4a Gazette, 9th October, 1915.
Post Office Notice.
Post Office Depaktment, Canada.
Ottawa, 7th October, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council assented to on
the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the provisions
of section 6 of The War Measures Act, 1914, the following
papers : —
Der Deutsche Lutheraner, a weekly paper printed in the
German language and published at 1522 Arch Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.;
Ohio Waisenfreund, a weekly paper printed in the German
language and published at 821 East Main Street, Columbus,
Ohio-
are from this date refused the privilege of the mails in Canada
and are prohibited from circulation in Canada, in any way.
Under the terms of the Order in Council above quoted, no person
in Canada shall be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any
such papers, or of any issue thereof, already published or here-
after to be published, and further, any person in possession of
any such papers shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thou-
sand dollars, or imprisonment for any term not exceeding five
years or to both fine and imprisonment.
780 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
>
No. 416.
Second Supplement to The London Gazette, 5th October, 1916 —
7th October, 1915.
[29318]
Order of His Majesty in Council amending the proclamation of
25th June, 1915, respecting the Exportation of Certain
Commodities.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 7th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas, by virtue and in exercise of the powers conferred
on Him by section or of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
as extended by section one of the Customs (Exportation Restric-
tion) Act, 1914,^ and section one of the Customs (Exportation
Restriction) Act, 1915,^ His Majesty was pleased to issue a
Proclamation dated the twenty-fifth day June, nineteen hundred
and fifteen,^ declaring that the exportation of the articles men-
tioned in the second column of the Schedule to that Proclama-
tion is prohibited to the coimtry named in the first column of
the said Schedule unless those articles are consigned to the
persons referred to in the third column of the said Schedule:
And, whereas, by section two of the Customs (Exporta-
tion Restriction) Act, 1914, any Proclamation made under
section one of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, may be varied
or added to whilst a state of war exists by an Order made by the
Lords of the Council on the recommendation of the Board of
Trade:
And, whereas, there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect: —
That the Proclamation dated the twenty-fifth day of June,
nineteen hundred and fifteen, should be amended by the substi-
tution for the Schedule to that Proclamation of the following
Schedule : —
•App.Bp. 191. »App. p. 474. »p. 479.
War Documents.
SCHEDULE.
781
Country.
Articles.
Authorized Persons.
The Netherlands
All articles except: —
The Government of the Nether-
1.
Printed matter of all des-
lands or any Department thereof
criptions.
(provided that the permission
2.
Empty receptacles
re-
of the Secretary of State for
turned to the Netherlands.
Foreign Affairs is previously
3.
Worn clothing and
personal effects.
other
obtained); any British Diplo-
matic or Consular Officer in the
4.
Live animals other
than
Netherlands or any Diplomatic
animals ordinarily
used
or Consular Officer in the Neth-
for human food.
erlands of an alhed or neutral
country (provided that in th
case of consignments to Diplo-
matic or Consular Officers of
neutral countries the permission
of the Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs is previously
obtained) ; the Netherlands
Oversea Trust or (in the case
of any prohibited or restricted
goods which are authorized by
licence to be exported), the
person named in the hcence as
consignee.
Now, THEREFORE, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and
it is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all
other persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 417.
Order in Council respecting advances made to the Dominion by
the Government of the United Kingdom.
P. C. 2361.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 8th October, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 3rd October, 1915, from the Right Honourable
782 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
the Secretary of State for External Affairs, to whom was referred
a despatch, dated 4th August, 1915, from the Right Honourable
the Secretary of State for the Colonies, enclosing copy of a letter
from the Treasury on the subject of the rate of interest to be
charged in respect of advances made to the self-governing
Dominions. The letter from the Treasury is dated the 26th
July, 1915, and is as follows: —
'*! am directed by the Lords Commissioners of His
Majesty's Treasury to state for the information of Mr. Secre-
tary Bonar Law that They have had under consideration the
rate of interest to be charged in respect of advances made to the
self-governing Dominions.
''As Mr. Bonar Law is aware this rate is regulated by the
conditions laid down in Treasury Minute of the 17th November,
1914. That Minute provided that the sums required by the
Dominion Governments from time to time would be advanced
to them out of the proceeds of any general War Loan or Loans
which might be raised by His Majesty's Government and that
the money would be lent at the rate of interest at which His
Majesty's Government itself had borrowed.
"All advances made to the Dominions before the 31st
March last were made out of the proceeds of the loan of Novem-
ber, 1914 (the 33^ War Loan 1925-28) and accordingly the
interest on these advances has been calculated at £3.10.0
per annum for each £95 cash advanced and the capital liability
was calculated at £100 for each £95 cash advanced.
"Advances made since the 1st April, however, have not
been made out of the proceeds of the loan of 1914, and they fail
to be provided out of the new War Loan now being issued, and
these advances must therefore be made on the terms on which
that Loan is raised.
"That loan takes the form of a 4}^% loan issued at par,
but as a full half-year's dividend is payable on 1st December,
1915, the loan is in effect being issued at a discount equal to the
amount by which the dividend payable on that date (viz.
£2.5.0. per £100) exceeds the amount of interest at the rate
of 4 J^% calculated from the due dates of the instalments (which
latter amount is approximately £1.2.3) i.e., the issue price is
£98.17.3. For convenience of calculation the issue price may
be taken at £99.
"Accordingly, My Lords propose that interest shall be
payable in respect of advances made to the Dominions since
1st April last at the rate of £4. 10.0 per annum on each £99 of
cash advanced and that the capital liability of the Dominions
War Documents. 783
shall be reckoned at £100 for each £99 cash advanced, subject
otherwise to the conditions specified in the Treasury Minute
of November 17 ih.
"I am however to add that as the War Loan of 1915 (the
formal description of which is 4J^% War Loan 1925-45) carries
certain rights of conversion into any future loan which may be
issued in connection with the war it may be necessary to recon-
sider these terms hereafter, if any such conversion takes place.
''A further question arises in view of the fact that part of
the War Loan of 1914 may be converted into the new War Loan
in virtue of the options attached to the latter. Accordingly it
will be necessary to request the self-governing Dominions to
consent to an adjustment of the position as regards advances
made to them out of the proceeds of the War Loan of 1914, i.e.,
advances made before the 31st March, 1915, and My Lords are
of opinion that this adjustment will best be effected by applying
the terms of the new War Loan to such portion of the advances
made before the 31st March last, as bears to the total advance
to each Dominion the same proportion as the amount of the
War Loan of 1914 which may ultimately be converted bears to
the total amount of that loan. On learning the exact figures of
the amount of the War Loan 1914 which has been so converted
My Lords will be in a position to lay a definite proposal before
the Governments of the Dominion.
''My Lords would be glad if Mr. Secretary Bonar Law
would lay these facts before the Governments of the various
Dominions for their consideration and They will be glad to
learn that Their proposals commend themselves to the Govern-
ments concerned."
The Minister submits, with the concurrence of the Minister
of Finance, that the proposals set forth in the above letter of the
Treasury commend themselves to the Canadian Government.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs, advise
that Your Royal Highness may be pleased to forward a copy of
this Minute, if approved, to the Right Honourable the Secretary
of State for the Colonies for the information of the Lords Com-
missioners of the Treasury.
' All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
87169—17
784 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
No. 418.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 12th October, 1915 — 13th
October, 1915.
[29324.]
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the exportation of
Certain Commodities, and further amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 13th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas, it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation or
Order in Council made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in recital,
may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to by an
Order made by the Lords of the Council on the recommendation
of the Board of Trade:
And, Whereas, it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
may, whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
passing of the Act now in recital be varied or added to, whilst a
state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of the
Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade:
And, Whereas, by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day of
July, 1915,^ and made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Ir/^nd Revenue Act, 1879, and Section 1 of the Exportation
of Arms Act, 1900, and Section 1 of the Customs (Exportation
Prohibition) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United
Kingdom of certain articles to certain or all destinations was
prohibited :
And, Whereas, by subsequent Orders of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particulars:
>App. p. 182. «App. p. 191. «p. 653.
War Documents. 785
And, Whereas, there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect : —
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council,
should be further amended by making the following amend-
ments in and additions to the same: —
(1) That the heading ^'Blankets, coloured, exceedin^i" ^i
lbs. in Weight, containing wool" in the list of goods the export-
ation of which is prohibited to all destinations abroad other than
British Possessions and Protectorates should be deleted, and
there be inserted in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, the
heading " Blankets, of all descriptions."
(2) That the exportation of " Cotton fabric, suitable for
aircraft," which is at present prohibited to all destinations,
should be prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on
the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal.
(3) That the heading ' 'Harness and saddlery which can be
used for military purposes, including metal fittings for such
harness or saddlery" in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all destinations should be deleted, and there be
substituted therefor the heading '' Harness and saddlery,
including metal fittings for such harness or saddlery."
(4) That the heading ' 'Leather, undressed or dressed,
suitable for saddlery, harness, military boots or military
clothing" in the list of goods the exportation of which is pro-
hibited to all destinations should be deleted, that there be
substituted therefo'r the heading '' Leather, undressed or
dressed, suitable for saddlery, harness, or military boots," and
that there be inserted in the list of goods the exportation of
which is prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates the heading ^' Leather, undressed
or dressed, suitable for military clothing."
(5) That the headings " Goatskins, dressed and undressed,"
"Sheepskins, tanned," and ''Sheepskins, whether wooUed or
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786 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
not " in the list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited
to all destinations abroad other than British Possessions and
Protectorates should be deleted, and there be substituted
therefor the headings " Sheepskins, woolled," and " Skins of
sheep and goats, undressed or dressed, other than those the,
exportation of which is specifically prohibited to all foreign
countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy,
Spain and Portugal."
(6) That the headings " Deerskins, dressed and undressed,"
and " Pigskins, dressed or undressed," in the list of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations abroad
other than British Possessions and Protectorates should be
deleted, and there be inserted in the list of goods the exportation
of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on
the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, the
heading " Deerskins and pigskins, undressed or dressed."
(7) That the heading ''Salts of aluminium (other than
alunite and nitrate of aluminium)" in the list of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in
Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than
France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal, should be deleted, and there be substituted therefor the
heading " Salts of aluminium (other than alunite, anmionium
alum and nitrate of aluminium, the exportation of which is
already prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates)."
(8) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates: —
Leather belting, hydraulic leather, pump leather, and
picking bands;
Stearine pitch and other pitches derived from fatty oils
and acids.
(9) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Med-
iterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal: —
War Documents. 787
Bookbinding leathers;
Borax, boric acid, and other boron compounds;
Chamois, glac6 kid, morocco, persians, roans, and seal-
leather;
Cocoanut, desiccated;
Leather suitable for textile machinery, except picking
bands.
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all other
persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 419.
Canada Gazette, 27th November, 1915.
Post OiBfice Notice.
Post Office Department, Canada,
Ottawa, 13th October, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the
provisions of section 6 of The War Measures Act, 1914, the Al-
Bayan, sl Syrian newspaper published by S. Baddour, 15-25
Whitehall St., New York City, is from this date refused the
privilege of the mails in Canada, and is prohibited from cir-
culation in Canada in any way. Under the terms of the Order
in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall be permitted
hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or of any issue
thereof, already published or hereafter to be published, and
further, any person in possession of any such paper shall b©
788 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or imprison-
ment for any term not exceeding five years, or to both fine and
imprisonment.
No. 420.
Order in Council Establishing the ** Military Hospital Com-
mission."
P. C. 2412.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 14th October, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 8th October, 1915, from the Right Honourable
the Prime Minister, recommending as follows: —
1 . That a Commission, hereafter to be called the " Military
Hospitals and Convalescent Homes Commission," the short
title of which shall be the ''Military Hospitals Commission,"
be appointed to deal with the provision of hospital accommo-
dation and Military Convalescent Homes in Canada, for Ofiicers,
Non-commissioned Officers and Men of the Canadian Expedi-
tionary Force who return invalided from the front, and for
Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men invalided while
on active service in Canada, Bermuda, or elsewhere.
2. That the following be invited to serve on the said
Commission:
PRESIDENT.
The Honourable J. A. Lougheed, P.C., K.C.
MEMBERS.
The Honourable Thomas W. Crothers, P.C., K.C.
D. Lome McGibbon, Esq., Montreal, P.Q.
Frederick W. Avery, Esq., Ottawa, Ont.
W. M. Dobell, Esq., Quebec, P.Q.
War Documents. 789
Hon. Colonel Sir Rodolphe Forget, Kt., M.P., Montreal,
P.Q.
W. K. George, Esq., Toronto, Ont.
Lloyd Harris, Esq., Brantford, Ont.
J. H. S. Matson, Esq., Victoria, B.C.
John S. McLennan, Esq., Sydney, N.S.
Colonel Sir H. M. Pellatt, Kt., C.V.O., Toronto, Ont.
Lieutenant-Colonel C. W. Rowley, Winnipeg, Man.
Clarence Smith, Esq., Montreal, P.Q.
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Walker, M.D., St. John, N.B.
Smeaton White, Esq., Montreal, P.Q.
The Director-General of Medical Services, Canadian Militia.
3. That the members (The Director-General of Medical
Services excepted) be paid ten dollars ($10.00) per day for
personal expenses in addition to actual railroad fare expenses,
while attending the meetings of the Commission, or while
otherwise specially engaged in the conduct of its affairs.
4. That the Commission be empowered to appoint a
Secretary and to obtain clerical and other necessary assistance
as may be needed; provided that the pay and allowances of
any appointees in receipt of more than One Thousand Five
Hundred dollars ($1,500) per annum be submitted for the
approval of the Governor General in Council.
5 . That the Secretary, when away from the office of the
Commission on the business of the Commission, be paid eight
dollars ($8) per day for personal expenses in addition to actual
railroad fare expenses.
6. That the Commission be empowered to select Medical
and Nursing Staffs, and to appoint such other personnel as may
be needed for the management of Hospitals and Homes; pro-
vided that a general schedule of pay and allowances be
submitted to approval by the Governor in Council.
7. That it be empowered to recommend to the Governor
in Council any expenditure which it may consider necessary for
the treatment and care of the sick and wounded, including the
purchase of supplies and equipment, or for the organization,
administration and maintenance of Hospitals and Homes and
to expend any moneys for the purposes and to the amount
authorized from time to time by the Governor in Council.
790 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
8 . That it be empowered to call in the aid of any Depart-
ment of the Federal Administration; in particular to use the
machinery of the Militia Department, and where desirable, to
draw on that Department for supplies, stores and equipment,
and to utilize the services of Divisional and District Staffs.
9. That any expenditure incurred by the Commission
under the authority of the Governor in Council be made a
charge against the War Appropriation Vote, or when that ceases
to be operative, against any other available appropriation made
by Parliament for the purpose.
10. That it be empowered to accept such funds, bequests
and legacies as may be given or devised by individuals or
Corporations or others, with authority, subject to the approval
of the Governor in Council, to make all expenditure, and to
administer any funds, bequests or legacies on behalf of such
members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, as in the
judgment of the Commission may be entitled thereto, and for
the purpose of carrying out such objects and purposes as may
be determined by the Commission.
11. That it be empowered to deal with the question of
employment for members of the Canadian Expeditionary
Force on their return to Canada, and to co-operate with Provin-
cial Governments and others, for the purpose of providing
employment as may be deemed necessary.
12. That the Military Hospitals Commission shall report
to the Governor in Council from time to time as to the general
plan or scheme which it proposes and through its President it
shall have direct access to the Governor in Council.
The Minister further recommends that the Order in Council
of the 30th June, 1915 (P.C. 1540), appointing a Commission
to be termed the "Hospital Commission" be cancelled and the
foregoing substituted in lieu thereof.
The Committee concur in the above recommendations of
the Right Honourable the Prime Minister and submit the same
for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
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No. 421. '
Canada Gazette, 23rd October, 1915.
Fourth Supplement of The London Gazette, 12th October, 1915. —
14th October, 1915.
By the king.
A Proclamation Revising the List of Articles to be
TREATED AS CONTRABAND OF WaR.
GEORGE, R.I.
Whereas, on the 23rd day of December, 1914,^ We did
issue Our Royal Proclamation specifying the articles which it
was our intention to treat as contraband during the continuance
of hostilities or until We did give further public notice; and,
Whereas, on the 11th day of March^ and on the 27th day
of May^ and on the 20th day of August, 1915,'^ We did by Our
Royal Proclamations of those dates make certain additions to
the lists of articles to be treated as contraband of war; and
Whereas it is expedient to make certain further additions
to and amendments in the said lists;
Now, therefore. We do hereby declare, by and with the
advice of our Privy Council, that the lists of contraband
contained in the schedules to Our Royal Proclamation of the
23rd day of December, as subsequently amended by Our
Proclamations of the 11th day of March and of the 27th day of
May and of the 20th day of August aforementioned, are hereby
withdrawn, and that in lieu thereof during the continuance of
the war or until we do give further public notice, the articles
enumerated in schedule one hereto will be treated as absolute
contraband, and the articles enumerated in a schedule two hereto
will be treated as conditional contraband.
Schedule One.
1 . Arms of all kinds, including arms for sporting purposes
and their component parts.
2. Implements and apparatus designed exclusively for the
manufacture of munitions of war or for the manufacture or
repair of arms or of war material for use on land or sea.
3 . Lathes and other machines or machine tools capable of
being employed in the manufacture of munitions of war.
ip 217. 2p. 283. »p. 407. «p. 705.
792 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
4. Emery corundum natural and artificial alundum and
carborundum, in all forms.
5. Projectiles, charges and cartridges of all kinds and their
component parts.
6 . Paraffin wax.
7. Powder and explosives specially prepared for use in
war.
8 . Materials used in the manufacture of explosives including
nitric acid and nitrates of all kinds, sulphuric acid, fuming
sulphuric acid (oleum) acetic acid, and acetates barium chlorate
and perchlorate calcium, acetate nitrate and carbide potassium
salts and caustic potash, ammonium salts and ammonia liquor,
caustic soda sodium, chlorate and perchlorate mercury; benzol
toluol, xylol, solvent naptha, phenol (carbolic acid), cresol
napthalene and their mixtures and derivatives; aniline and its
derivatives, glycerine, acetone acetic, ether, ethyl, alcohol,
methyl alcohol, ether, sulphur, urea cyanamide celluloid.
9. Manganese, dioxide, hydrochloric acid, bromine, phos-
phorus, carbon, disulphide, arsenic and its compounds, chlorine
phosgene (carbonyl chloride), sulphur dioxide, prussiate of soda,
sodium, cyanide, iodine and its compounds.
10 . Capsicum and peppers.
11 . Gun mountings, limber boxes, limbers, military wagons
field forges and their component parts, articles of camp equip-
ment and their component parts.
12 . Barbed wire and the implements for fixing and cutting
the same.
13. Rangefinders and their component parts, searchlights
and their component parts.
14. Clothing and equipment of a distinctively military
character.
15. Saddle, draught and pack animals suitable or which
may become suitable for use in war.
16 . All kinds of harness of a distinctively mihtary character.
17. Hides of cattle, buffaloes and horses, skins of calves,
pigs, sheep, goats, and deer; and leather undressed or dressed
suitable for saddlery, harness, military boots or military clothing;
leather belting, hydraulic leather and pump leather.
18. Tanning substances of all kinds including quebracho
wood and extracts for use in tanning.
19. Wool, raw, combed or carded wool, waste wool, tops
and noils, woollen or worsted yarns, animal hair of all kinds,
and tops, noils and yarns of animal hair.
20 . New cotton linters, cotton waste, cotton yams, cotton
piece goods and other cotton products capable of being used in
the manufacture of explosives.
21 . Flax hemp, ramie, kapok.
War Documents. 793
22. Warships, including boats and their component parts
of such a nature that they can only be used on a vessel of
war.
23 . Submarine sound-signalling apparatus.
24. Armour plates.
25. Aircraft of all kinds, including aeroplanes, airships,
balloons and their component parts, together with accessories
and articles suitable for use in connection with aircraft.
26. Motor vehicles of all kinds and their component
parts.
27 . Tyres for motor vehicles and for cycles, together with
articles or materials especially adapted for use in the manufac-
ture or repair of tyres.
28. Mineral oils including benzine and motor spirit.
29. Resinous products, camphor and turpentine (oil and
spirit), wood tar and wood tar oil.
30. Rubber (including raw waste and reclaimed rubber,
solutions and jellies containing rubber or any other preparations
containing rubber balata and gutta-percha, and the following
varieties of rubber, viz. : Borneo, Guayule, jelutong, palembang,
pontianac and all other substances containing caoutchouc) and
goods made wholly or partly of rubber.
31. Raffans.
32. Lubricants.
33. The following metals: tungsten, molybdenum, vana-
dium, sodium, nickel, selenium, cobalt, halmatite, pig iron,
manganese, electrolytic iron and steel containing tungsten or
molybdenum.
34. Asbestos.
35. Aluminium, alumina and salts of aluminium.
36. Antimony, together with the sulphides and oxides of
antimony.
37. Copper, unwrought and part wrought; copper wire
alloys and compounds of copper.
38 . Lead, pig, sheet or pipe.
39 . Tin, chloride of tin and tin ore.
40. Ferro alloys, including ferro-tungsten, ferro-molyb-
denum, ferro-manganese, ferro- vanadium and ferro-chrome.
41 . The following ores: wolframite, scheelite, molybdenite,
manganese ore, nickel ore, chrome ore, haematite iron ore, iron
pyrites, copper pyrites and other copper ores, zinc ore, lead ore,
arsenical ore and beauxite.
42. Maps and plans of any place within the territory of
any belligerent or within the area of military operations on a
scale of 4 miles to 1 inch or any larger scale and reproductions
on any scale by photography or otherwise of such maps or
plans.
794 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
Schedule Two.
1. Foodstujffs.
2 . Forage and feeding stuffs for animals.
3 . Oleaginous seeds, nuts and kernels.
4 . Animal fish and vegetable oils and fats other than those
capable of use as lubricants and not including essential oils.
5 . Fuel, other than mineral oils.
6 . Powder and explosives not specially prepared for use in
war.
7 . Horseshoes and shoeing materials.
8 . Harness and saddlery.
9 . The following articles, if suitable for use in war clothing:
fabrics of clothing; skins and furs utilisable for clothing; boots
and shoes.
10 . Vehicles of all kinds, other than motor vehicles, avail-
able for use in war and their component parts.
11. Railway materials, both fixed and rolling stock and
materials for telegraphs, wireless telegraphs and telephones.
12 . Vessels, craft and boats of all kinds, floating docks and
their component parts, parts of docks.
13. Field glasses, telescopes, chronometers and all kinds of
nautical instruments.
14 . Gold and silver in coin or bullion, paper money.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this Fourteenth
day of October, in the year of Our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fifteen, and in the sixth year of Our
Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
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No. 422.
Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette, 12th October, 1915 —
Uth October, 1915.
[29327]
Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 14th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
PRESENT :
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas by an Order in Council,^ dated the twenty-eighth
day of November, nineteen hundred and fourteen, His Majesty
was pleased to make Regulations (called the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914) under the Defence of
the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914,^ for securing the public
safety and the defence of the Realm.
And Whereas the said Act has been amended by the
Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915,^ the Defence of
the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act, 1915,* and the Munitions
of War Act, 1915.^
And Whereas the said regulations have been amended by
Orders in Council, dated the twenty-third day of March,® the
thirteenth day of April,'^ the twenty-ninth day of April,^ the
second day of June,^ the tenth day of June,^° the sixth day of
July," the twenty-eighth day of July,^^ and the twenty-fourth
day of September, ^^ nineteen hundred and fifteen.
And Whereas it is expedient further to amend the said
Regulations in manner hereinafter appearing:
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered
that the following amendments be made in the said Regulations :
>App. p. 284. ^App. p. 191. 'App. p. 205. ■'App. p. 209. 'App. p. 313. »App. p. 303.
'p. 330 8p. 369. 9p. 419. "p. 431. »p. 505. "p. 667. i»p. 751.
796 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
1. In Regulation 18 for the words "or war materials"
there shall be substituted the words ''or air craft," and for the
words "by any such forces or ships" there shall be substituted
the words "by any such forces, ships or aircraft, or with respect
to the supply, description, condition, transport or manufacture
or storage, or place or intended place of manufacture or storage
of war material."
2 . After Regulation 18a the following Regulation shall be
inserted : —
186. — (1) Where an application has been made, whether
before or after the date of the making of this Order, for the
grant of a pat*" .t or the registration of a design in the United
Kingdom, ana the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs
and Trademarks is satisfied that the publication of the invention
or design might be detrimental to the public safety or the
defence of the Realm, or might otherwise assist the enemy cr
endanger the successful prosecution of the war, he may delay
the acceptance of the complete specification filed with the
application for the patent, or as the case may be, the registration
of the design, and in such case may by order prohibit —
(a) the publication or communication in any way of the
invention or design;
(6) application being made for the protection of the
invention or design in any enemy or neutral country;
and
(c) application being made for the protection of the inven-
tion or design in any allied country or in any of His
Majesty's Dominions without the permission of the
Admiralty and Army Council.
(2) No person shall apply for the grant of a patent in
respect of any invention or the registration of a design in any
foreign country, or in any of His Majesty's Dominions, unless
he has left at, or sent by post to the Patent Office, a notice of
his intention, together with a provisional specification describing
the nature of the invention or, as the case may be, a representa-
tion or specimen of the design, nor until after the expiration of
one month from the time when such notice was given, and if
during the said month the Comptroller-General is satisfied that
the publication of the invention or design might be detrimental
to the public safety or the defence of the realm, or otherwise
War Documents. 797
assist the enemy or endanger the successful prosecution of the
war, he may make a like order as in respect of cases in which
application is made for the grant of a patent or the registration
of a design in the United Kingdom.
(3) Before exercising any of his powers under this Regu-
lation as respects any matter the Comptroller-General shall
consult with the Admiralty and Army Council and shall not
act except upon the request of the Admiralty or Army
Council.
(4) If any person contravenes the provisions of this Regu-
lation, or of any Order made thereunder, he shall be guilty of
an offence against these Regulations.
3. In Regulation 27 after the words ''or spread reports or
make statements" there shall be inserted the words ''or commit
any act intended to, or."
4. In paragraph (d) of Regulation 45, after the words
"calculated to deceive" there shall be inserted the words "or
any lights, letters, colours or marks calculated to lead to the
belief that the vessel, building, structure, premises, vehicle or
article, is the property or is being used for the service of His
Majesty or any Government Department."
5. In Regulation 57 for the words "or, in the case of
Regulation 27, of causing disaffection or alarm or prejudicing
the recruiting, training, discipline and administration of any
force" there shall be substituted the words "or, in the case of
Regulation 27, of causing any such disaffection, interference or
prejudice as is mentioned in that Regulation."
6. In Regulation 60 after the words "posted up in pur-
suance of these Regulations" there shall be inserted the words
"or any other notice, advertisement or placard, relating to any
of His Majesty's forces or any naval or military matters exhib-
ited or posted up under lawful authority."
ALMERIC FITZROY.
798 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
No. 423.
Fourth Supplement of The London Gazette of 12th October, 1915
—Uth October, 1915.
[29327]
Order of His Majesty in Council requisitioning tlie insulated
space in certain ships.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 14th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
present:
The King's Most Excellent Majesty.
Lord President. Viscount Knollys.
Earl of Desart. Sir Maurice de Bunsen.
Whereas a state of war exists between His Majesty and
the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary,
and the Sultan of Turkey.
And whereas His Majesty holds it to be His Prerogative
Duty as weU as His Prerogative Right to take all steps necessary
for the Defence and Protection of the Realm.
And Whereas it has been made to appear to His Majesty
that it is essential to the Defence and Protection of the Realm
that in the exercise of His Prerogatives as aforesaid he should
cause the whole of the insulated spaces in the British steamships
named in tlie Schedule hereto, being British steamships usually
engaged in trading between any port or ports in the Argentine
RepubUc or the Republic of Uruguay and any port or ports in
the United Kingdom, and the Continent of Europe, and being
steamships owned by the two companies also named in the
Schedule hereto, to be requisitioned for the carriage of refriger-
ated produce from any port or ports in the Argentine Republic
or in the Republic of Uruguay.
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, and in the exercise of His Prero-
gatives as aforesaid, and of all other powers Him thereunto
enabling, to order, and it is hereby ordered that the whole of
the insulated spaces in the aforesaid British steamships shall be,
War Documents. 799
and are hereby, until further ordered, requisitioned by and on
behalf of His Majesty for the carriage of such produce from any
port or ports in the Argentine Republic, or in the Republic of
Uruguay.
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the
advice aforesaid, to authorize and direct any one of His Principal
Secretaries of State, or the President of the Board of Trade,
to give effect to this Order in the following way, that is to say : —
By causing to be served Notice of Requisition on the Owner
and Charterer (if any) of any such steamship.
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the
advice aforesaid, to declare that service of Notice of Requisition
on either of the aforesaid Companies, being the owner of any
such steamship, shall be deemed sufficient and effective if
served by being addressed to such Company and left at the
registered or other address of such company, and that service
of Notice of Requisition on the Charterer (if any) of any such
steamship shall be deemed sufficient and effective if effected as
regards such Charterer being a company in manner similar to
that prescribed for service on an Owner being a company, and
if effected as regards such charterer being an individual, by
being addressed to such individual and left at his last known
place of business or abode.
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the
advice aforesaid, to declare that any Notice of Requisition
which a Secretary of State or the President of the Board of
Trade may respectively cause to be served hereunder may be
signed by any person from time to time authorized for such
purpose either generally or specially by any such Secretary of
State or President of the Board of Trade as the case may be.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
The Schedule.
names of owners.
The Nelson Line (Liverpool), Limited.
The Nelson Steam Navigation Company, Limited.
87169—18
800 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
NAMES OF SHIPS.
Highland Brigade. Highland Corrie.
Highland Enterprise. Highland Glen.
Highland Laddie. Highland Laird.
Highland Loch. Highland Piper.
Highland Pride. Highland Rover.
Highland Scot. Highland Warrior.
Highland Harris. Highland Heather.
Highland Watch.
No. 424.
Fourth Supplement of The London Gazette, 12th October, 1915 —
14th October, 1915.
[29327]
Order of His Majesty the King in Council amending the Defence
of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations, 1915.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 14th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
present:
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas by an Order in Council, dated the 10th day of
June, 1915,^ His Majesty was pleased to make Regulations
(called the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations,
1915) under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Act,
1914,^ and to issue the same in pursuance of the Defence of the
Realm (Amendment) No. 3 Act, 1915,^ to take effect in any area
to which they should be applied under the said Amendment
Act:
And Whereas His Majesty has been pleased to apply the
said Regulations and any Regulations amending the same to
divers areas by Orders in Council made under the said Amend-
ment Act:
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War Documents, 801
And Whereas it is expedient that there should be made in
the said Regulations such amendments as hereinafter appear:
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered,
as follows: —
evidence of documents.
1 . The following paragraph shall be substituted for the
fifth paragraph of Regulation 1 of the Defence of the Realm
(Liquor Control) Regulations, 1915 (which relates to the evi-
dence of documents) —
"Prima facie evidence of any order or other instrument
issued by the Board may be given by the production
of a copy of the order or instrument purporting to be
sealed with the seal of the Board and to be certified by
the Secretary to the Board or any person therein
alleged to be authorized by the Board to act on behalf
of the Secretary, to be a true copy."
SUPPLY OF LIQUOR ON UNLICENSED PREMISES.
2. The following article shall be inserted after Article 2
of the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations,
1915:—
"2. A. Any powers of the Board to make orders in relation
to the sale and supply of intoxicating liquors in licensed
premises or clubs (including Orders as to treating)
shall extend so as to enable the Board to make the
same or similar orders in relation to the supply by
indirect means of intoxicating liquor to persons
frequenting any unlicensed premises being a hotel,
restaurant, refreshment house, boarding house, or any
premises or place to which the public have access and
where refreshments are sold.
"If any person contravenes the provisions of any such
order or any conditions or restrictions imposed thereby,
he shall be guilty of a summary offence against the
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations,
1914."
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TIME WHEN BILLIARD PLAYING IS ALLOWED.
3. The following article shall be inserted after Article 10
of the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations,
1915:—
''10 A. For the purposes of section thirteen of the Gaming
Act, 1845 (which relates to the time when billiard
playing is allowed) any time when the sale of intoxi-
cating liquor on the premises is unlawful by reason
only of any Order of the Board shall not, unless the
Board in any particular case otherwise direct, be
deemed to be a time when the premises are not by
law allowed to be open for the sale of wine, spirits or
beer or other fermented or distilled liquors."
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 425.
Supplement to The London Gazette, 15th October, 1915 — 16th
October, 1915.
[29329]
Announcement of War with Bulgaria.
NOTIFICATION.
The King of the Bulgarians, an Ally of the Central Powers,
being now in a state of war with the King of Serbia, an Ally of
His Majesty King George V, His Majesty's Government have
notified the Swedish Minister in London, who is in charge of
Bulgarian interests in this country, that a state of war exists
between Great Britain and Bulgaria as from 10 p.m. to-night.
Foreign Office,
October 15, 1915.
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No. 426.
Canada Gazette, 6th November, 1915.
Regulations for the appointment of Assistant Paymasters as
Assistant Paymasters-in-Charge, R.C.N.
Under authority of Order in Council, P.C. 63-2422 of the 15th
October, 1915.
Assistant Paymasters serving in the Royal Canadian Navy,
who are responsible for the Accountant Officer's duties of the
ships to which they have been appointed, will be appointed as
Assistant Paymasters-in-Charge and paid '^Charge Pay" at the
rate of sixty cents per day.
No. 427.
Canada Gazette, 13th November, 1915 — The London Gazette, 15th
October, 1915.
Military Honours.
War Office,
15th October, 1915.
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer
the undermentioned rewards for distinguished service in the
Field:—
To be Brevet-Colonel.
Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General) A. C. de L.
Joly de Lotbiniere, C.S.I., C.I.E., Royal Engineers.
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No. 428.
The London Gazette, 19th October, 1915.
[29333]
Notice of a Blockade of the Bulgarian Coast in the Aegean Sea.
Foreign Office,
October 16, 1915.
The Vice- Admiral commanding the Eastern Mediterranean
Squadron of the Allied Fleets has declared a blockade of the
Bulgarian coast in the Aegean Sea, commencing from 6 a.m.
on the 16th instant. Forty-eight hours' grace from the moment
of the commencement of the blockade has been assigned for
the departure of neutral vessels from the blockaded area.
No. 429.
Canada Gazette, 20th November, 1916.
Supplement to The London Gazette, 16th October, 1916 — 16th
October, 1916.
[29329]
By the king.
A Proclamation extending to the War with Bulgaria the Proclam-
ations and Orders in Council now in force relating to
the war.
GEORGE, R.I.
Whereas, owing to the King of the Bulgarians, an Ally of
the Central Powers, being now in a state of war with the King
of Serbia, Our Ally, a state of war now exists between Us and
the King of the Bulgarians;
And whereas, on the 4th day of August, 1914, a state of
war came into existence between Us and the German Emperor;
And whereas We did on the same date and on certain
other dates subsequent thereto issue certain Proclamations and
Orders in Council connected with such state of war;
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And whereas, on the 12th day of August, 1914, a state of
war came into existence between Us and the Emperor of Austria,
King of Hungary;
And whereas certain of the aforesaid Proclamations and
Orders in Council have since been extended so as to cover the
state of war between Us and the Emperor of Austria, King of
Hungary;
And whereas, on the 5th day of November, 1914, a state
of war came into existence between Us and the Sultan of Turkey;
And whereas certain of the aforesaid Proclamations and
Orders in Council have since been extended so as to cover the
state of war between Us and the Sultan of Turkey;
And whereas We have since the said 5th day of November,
1914, issued certain other Proclamations and Orders in Council
with reference to the state of war between Us and the German
Emperor, the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and the
Sultan of Turkey;
And whereas it is desirable now to provide for the state
of war between Us and the King of the Bulgarians;
And whereas the Convention relating to the status of
enemy merchant vessels at the outbreak of hostilities, signed at
The Hague on the 18th day of October, 1907, has not been rati-
fied by the King of the Bulgarians, and therefore We do not
think fit to extend to Bulgarian ships the Order in Council
issued on the 4th day of August, 1914, with reference to the
departure from Our ports of enemy vessels, which at the out-
break of hostilities were in any such port or which subsequently
entered the same:
Now, THEREFORE, We have thought fit, by and with the
advice of Our Privy Council, to issue this Our Royal Proclama-
tion declaring, and it is hereby declared, as follows: —
1. The Proclamations and Orders in Council issued with
reference to the state of war between Us and the German
Emperor, or with reference to the state of war between Us and
the German Emperor and the Emperor of Austria, King of
Hungary, or with reference to the state of war between Us and
the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary,
and the Sultan of Turkey, other than the Order in Council
issued on the 4th day of August, 1914, with reference to the
departure from Our ports of enemy vessels, which at the out-
break of hostilities were in any such ports, or which subsequently
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entered the same, shall, if still in force, apply to the state of
war between Us and the King of the Bulgarians as from this
16th day of October, 1915.
2. The Proclamation issued on the 5th day of August,
1914, warning all Our subjects, and all persons resident or being
in Our Dominions, from contributing to or participating in, or
assisting in the floating of any loan raised on behalf of the
German Government, or from advancing money to or entering
into any contract or dealings whatsoever with the said Govern-
ment, or otherwise aiding, abetting, or assisting the said Govern-
ment shall be deemed as from this 16th day of October, 1915,
to apply to all loans raised on behalf of, or contracts or deal-
ings entered into with, or to aiding, abetting, or assisting the
Bulgarian Government.
3 . The words ''enemy country " in any of the Proclamations
or Orders in Council referred to in article 1 of this Proclamation
shall include the Dominions of the King of the Bulgarians, and
the words "persons of enemy nationality" in any of the said
Proclamations or Orders in Council shall include subjects of the
King of the Bulgarians.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this sixteenth
day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fifteen, and in the sixth year of Our
Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
No. 430.
The London Gazette, 19th October, 1915.
[29333]
Notice respecting British-owned Cargo on Austrian vessels
detained in Italy.
Foreign Office,
October 18, 1915.
With reference to the notification on the above subject
which appeared in the London Gazette of August 10th,* H.M.
•p. wi.
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Ambassador at Rome has now communicated the text of
Regulations drawn up by the Italian Prize Court, on September
14, 1915, laying down the procedure to be followed in all cases
by persons claiming the release of goods on enemy vessels
detained in Italy or the Italian Colonies: —
A translation of these Regulations is appended, together
with a translation of the Italian Prize Court Regulations of
June 26, 1915, referred to therein: —
(1)
{Translation)
Italian Prize Court Regulations of September 14, 1915.
Article 1. — Action to obtain a decision as to the nationality
of goods found on board enemy merchant ships detained in
territorial ports or waters of the Kingdom or the Colonies at
the outbreak of hostilities, is taken before the Prize Court at
the instance of the Government Commissioner, and is subject
to the rules laid down for deciding the legality of capture in the
Internal Regulations of the Prize Court of the 26th June, with
the modifications provided in the following articles.
Article 2. — The period referred to in Article 7 of the Regu-
lations of 26th June, 1915, is fixed at thirty days from the date
of the publication in the Official Gazette of the Decree of the
President announcing the deposit of the demand of the Govern-
ment Commissioner.
Article 3. — The declaration prescribed by Article 8 of the
Regulations of 26th June, 1915, indicating the party to the trial
should contain:
(a) The name and Christian name or firm, the birthplace,
nationality, residence or domicile of the party.
(6) The nature, quality and quantity, the marks and all
countermarks on the goods the release of which is
demanded,
(c) The name and nationality of the ship on which the
goods were laden.
{d) The name and Christian name or firm, the nationality
and residence or domicile of the consignor and of the
consignee or commission agent.
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(e) The election of domicile in Rome with designation of
person with whom or oflSce at which domicile has been
elected.
Failing election of domicile, notifications are communicated
by deposit at the office of the Secretary of the Prize Court.
The declaration should be signed by the party or by a
lawyer practising at a Court of Appeal of the Reahn furnished
with a special power of attorney.
Article 4. — The party should annex to the declaration
the bill of lading of the goods the release of which is demamded
and a certificate from the competent authorities of his own
country attesting the nationality of the aforesaid party.
Such certificate should be legalized in the case of aliens by
an Italian Diplomatic or Consular representative.
Article 5. — If the Bill of Lading is to order or to bearer,
the holder of the Bill of Lading who demands release of the
goods should show on what date he obtained possession of it.
Article 6. — For the effect of the laws respecting stamp
taxes and registration fees the provisions of Article 22 of the
Internal Regulations approved at the session of 26th June,
1915, are applicable to the decision as to the nationality of the
goods.
(2)
(Translation)
Regulations drawn up by the Italian Commission op
Prizes, June 26, 1915.
Article 1. — The Commission is convoked by the president
at any time that he may consider opportune.
The secretary will keep the minutes of the sittings of the
Commission.
Article 2. — The Commission selects from among its
members two vice-presidents.
In case of absence of the president, his duties shall be per-
formed temporarily by one of the two vice-presidents.
Article 3. — In order to adhere as far as possible to the
ordinary number of seven votes, the president may replace by
a supplementary number any ordinary member who is prevented
from attending. In filling up the vacancy he should observe as
far as possible the standard of categories referred to in Article 2
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of the lieutenant-general's decree of the 30th May, 1915, No.
807.
Article 4. — The Ministry of Marine shall transmit to the
Government Commission the acts to be submitted to the
judgment of the Commission of Prizes, and shall notify the
president that they have done so.
The Government commissioner may apply to any State
authority, through the Ministry of Marine, for any further acts,
documents or explanations which he may consider necessary.
Article 5. — The Government commissioner shall place
the demand for the judgment in question before the Commission.
The demand must be attached to the dossier of the acts
and deposited at the office of the secretary of the Commission.
Article 6. — The president, by decree, records that the
deposit has been made. The decree is published in the Ofl&cial
Gazette by the secretary, and recapitulates Articles 7 and 11 of
these regulations. It shall be communicated immediately
through the channel of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to the
diplomatic agents of the States entrusted with the protection
of the interested parties as noted in the dossier.
Article 7. — The acts shall remain deposited in the secre-
tary's office for ten days, counting from the date of publication
in the Official Gazette of the decree referred to in the preceding
article.
This period may be extended or shortened by the acting
president either at the request of the Government commis-
sioner or of one of the interested parties.
Article 8. — Within the period laid down by Article 7,
persons wishing to enter a plea against the legitimacy of the
condemnation must personally, or through the intermediary of
a lawyer inscribed on the roll of one of the appeal courts of the
realm, furnished with a special mandate, assert their qualifica-
tion and elect a domicile in Rome, notifying it at the office of
the secretary of the Commission.
Parties are allowed to appear even after expiration of the
period indicated above, but not later than the fifth day following
the announcement that the preliminary examination (instruc-
tion) referred to in Article 11 has been closed. In such case
parties must come into proceedings at the stage in which they
then stand.
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Article 9. — The parties, when constituted are at liberty
to examine the acts deposited at the secretary's office, to present
documents, and to put forward their requests and defence by
means of memorials addressed to the president.
The memorials must be written in the Italian language.
Documents drawn up in foreign languages must be accom-
panied by an Italian translation duly legalized.
Article 10. — At the end of the period fixed by Article 7,
the president shall appoint a reporter and then convoke the
Commission in Council, the Government commissioner being
present, to examine whether or no further preliminary acts
(acts of instruction) are necessary.
The Commission takes its decision on the point without
the Government commissioner being present.
In the affirmative case, the president shall take steps to
complete the preliminary acts, giving the necessary orders and
delegating the reporter for the purpose, or should the latter be
prevented, another of the members; the right to be present
being reserved to the Govemnment commissioner and to the
parties interested;
The delegate for the preliminary examination (instruction)
is assisted by the secretary of the Commission.
A proces-verbal is drawn up of the work of preliminary
examination.
The Commission may also order the production of fresh
acts and documents.
Article 11. — The president, after hearing what the re-
porter and Government commissioner have to say, declares the.
preliminary examination closed by an ordinance, of which notice
is given to the parties at their domicile elected in Rome, which is
published in the Official Gazette.
Article 12. — From the date on which the ordinance
closing the instruction has been notified, a final period of five
days is granted to the parties interested, within which fresh
evidence may be presented at the office of the secretary.
Article 13. — The sitting for discussion of the case is fixed
by a decree of the president after consultation with the Govern-
ment commissioner.
Three days before that fixed for the discussion, the secretary
shall notify the interested parties of the fact at their domicile
elected in Rome.
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Two days before the case is heard, the Government com-
missioner shall deposit his findings at the office of the secretary.
Article 14. — Except in the case of the deposit dealt with
by article 6, the notifications are made to the parties by the
secretary at their domicile elected in Rome, by letter against
receipt.
Article 15. — The president can, at the instance of the
Government commissioner, on justifiable grounds, postpone a
case to another sitting when he will cause the parties to be
notified accordingly.
Article 16. — At the sitting of the commission to discuss
the case only the Government commissioner and the secretary
may be present in addition to the lawyers, of the regularly con-
stituted parties.
The reporter shall submit the contents of the act, after which
the lawyers have the right of addressing the commission to
explain succinctly the contentions of the parties to the issue.
Proceedings are terminated by an address of the Govern-
ment commissioner.
Article 17. — At the conclusion of the discussion the
commission deliberate in council, when the Government com-
missioner's secretary, and lawyers, are not allowed to be present.
The Commission may postpone judgment to a further sitting.
After votes have been taken, the president selects a member
to draft the sentence.
Article 18. — The sentence must be signed by all the
members, who took part in the deliberation, and countersigned
by the secretary. The sentence, for the purpose of publication,
must be deposited in the secretary's office.
Article 19. — Copy of the sentence, and, when the case
requires it, copy of the documents admitted at the preliminary
examination may be sent out by the secretary of the commission
in the executive form prescribed, by articles 556 and 557 of the
Code of Civil Procedure.
Certified Copies are issued by the secretary.
Article 20. — ^When the conditions of distribution of the
objects captured and confiscated have been drawn up, and
published in accordance with article 241 of the Mercantile
Marine Code for the settlement of claims, the interested parties
should send to the president of the commission a statement of
the grounds on which they base their claims.
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The Commission is then again convoked by the president,
and, after hearing what the Government commissioners may
have to say, shall then take a final decision.
Article 21. — The ofi&ce of the secretary is open to the
public on week days from 10 to 12 and from 4 to 6 and on holi-
days from 10 to 12.
Article 22. — The judgment as to the legality of capture
given in name of the Government and the drawing up of the
conditions of distribution are considered as done in the exclusive
interest of the public service (and therefore not liable to stamp
duties).
But the acts submitted or demanded during the case by
private persons, and their documents, instances and pleas, as
well as copies of the sentences, and the ordinances asked for by
the parties, must be drawn up and delivered in accordance with
the laws of the realm regulating stamp and registration duties.
The parties themselves must deposit beforehand with the
secretary of the Commission the sheets of stamped paper neces-
sary for drawing up the acts asked for or rendered necessary by
them, and the estimated amount of registration duty, to which
the decisions relative to the eventual acceptance of their
instances are subject, to be calculated when the secretary has
completed the formalities of registration.
No. 431.
Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette, 15th October, 1915 —
19th October, 1915.
[29332.]
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the exportation of
certain commodities, and further amending the
proclamation of 28th July, 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 19th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
By the Lords op His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas, it is provided by section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation or
»App. p. 182.
War Documents. 813
Order in Council made under section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in
recital, may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to
by an Order made by the Lords of the Council on the recom-
mendation of the Board of Trade :
And, Whereas, it is provided by section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
may, whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to, whilst a
state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of the
Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade :
And, Whereas, by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day of
July, 1915,^ and made under section 8 of the Customs and Inland
Revenue Act, 1879, and section 1 of the Exportation of Arms
Act, 1900, and section 1 of the Customs (Exportation Pro-
hibition) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United Kingdom
of certain articles to certain or all destinations was prohibited:
And, Whereas, by subsequent Orders of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particulars :
And, Whereas, there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following effect :
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council,
should be further amended by making the following amendments
in and additions to the same :
(1) That the headings ' 'Cotton yarn and thread" and
''Cotton fabric, suitable for aircraft" in the list of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in
Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than
France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal, should be deleted, and there be substituted therefor
the heading " All manufactures and products of cotton, except
cotton lace and cotton waste."
(2) That the heading "Coal, all kinds, and coke, but not
including coal allowed by the Commissioners of Customs and
Excise to be shipped as bunker coal" in the list of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations abroad
other than British Possessions and Protectorates should be
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deleted, and there be substituted therefor the heading "Coal,
all kinds, and coke made in gas works, but not including coal
allowed by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise to be
shipped as bunker coal."
(3) That the heading "Grindstones, carborundum wheels,
and emery wheels" in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should
be deleted, and there be substituted therefor the Headings
"Grindstones" and " Emery, corundum, natural or artificial
(such as alundum), carborundum and crystolon, and manu-
factures thereof (including wheels, discs, paper, cloth, stones,
and powder)."
(4) That the exportation of the following goods, which is
at present prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on
the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should
be piohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates: —
Chronometers and all kinds of nautical instruments;
Compasses for ships, and parts thereof, including fittings
such as binnacles;
Hair, animal, of all kinds; and tops, noils and yarns of
animal hair.
(5) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations: —
Acetic ether;
Ether;
Phosgene (carbonyl chloride) ;
Platinum.
(6) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates: —
Copper wire, insulated, electric light wires and cables, and
power cables.
(7) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Med-
iterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal: —
Arsenical ore;
Black plates, and black sheets under one-eighth inch in
thickness;
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Furs, dressed or undressed, and manufactures thereof;
Ramie.
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all other
persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
J. C. LEDLIE.
No. 432.
Order in Council and Commission appointing Industrial Com-
mission approved of by Order in Council, 28th June, 1915.
P. C. 2436.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 19th October 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated the 14th October, 1915, from the Right
Honourable the Prime Minister, referring to the Order in Coun-
cil approved on the 28th day of June, 1915 (P .C. 1517), which
authorized the appontment of a Commission for the purpose
of making careful and exhaustive enquiry into the matters
therein mentioned.
The Prime Minister observes that the selection and the
personnel of the Commission has been delayed owing to his
absence in Great Britain during the summer and to other mat-
ters which have necessarily occasioned the delay that has
intervened.
The Prime Minister recommends that the following gen-
tlemen shall constitute the Commission: —
Honourable James A. Lougheed, P. C, Chairman;
Joseph Wesley Flavelle, City of Toronto;
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William Farrell, City of Victoria;
S. Jean Baptiste Holland, City of Montreal;
Edward N. Hopkins, City of Moosejaw, Sask.;
Honourable William Benjamin Ross, of Middleton, N.S.;
Dr. John Gunyon Rutherford, City of Calgary, Alta.;
William Smith, Esq., M. P., Columbus, Ontario;
James Cameron Watters, City of Ottawa.
The Prime Minister further recommends that William
John Black, of the City of Winnipeg, be Secretary of the said
Commission.
The Prime Minister further recommends that the Com-
mission be authorized to delegate to a sub-committee of its
members the enquiry into one or more of the questions upon
which the Committee is authorized to report; and that the
proceedings of any such sub-committee and its report upon
any such question shall be submitted to, and considered by,
the Commission, which may approve, modify, disapprove,
refer back, or otherwise deal with any such report.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendations
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU.
Clerk of the Privy Council.
P. C. 1517.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 28th June 1915.,
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 26th June, 1915, from the Right Honourable the
Prime Minister, stating that he has had under consideration
the desirability of appointing a Commission for the purpose of
making careful and exhaustive inquiry into the matters here-
inafter mentioned.
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The Prime Minister observes that the need is everywhere
recognized of stimulating greater production in Canada, and
especially agricultural production, the immense importance
of which has been emphasized by reasons of conditions arising
out of the war.
That in connection with opportunities for increased agri-
cultural production it is nescsary to bear in mind the import-
ance of:
(a) Improved methods of production with a view to a
better return to the producer;
(6) Assisting this purpose by proper instruction and demon-
stration;
(c) Increasing the acreage under production;
{d) Attracting immigration of a type which would aid in
ensuing a large and permanent agricultural popula-
tion;
(e) Stimulating and encouraging co-operation among the
producers; and,
(/) Providing cold storage and abattoir facilities.
The Prime Minister further observes that the agricultural
producing of Canada is of a highly diversified character and is
spread over a great territory comprising an enormous area of
fertile land of which only a small percentage is at present tilled.
The conditions of soil, climate and situation are so varied
as to emphasize the necessity of pursuing methods of cultiva-
tion and purposes of production which are especially suited to
any particular locality under consideration.
The great area of territory embraced within the Dominion
creates unusual problems which affect:
(a) Distribution of products in our home markets and the
trade thus created between the several Provinces and
their various communities.
(6) The transport of products to our national ports from
which they shall eventually reach their destination
abroad; and,
(c) Their transport to the market of destination abroad.
The Prime Minister states that so far as is compatible
with conditions herein mentioned it is manifestedly in the
public interest that before export the product should be con-
verted through manufacture in Canada into the form in which
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it is proposed to be consumed or used; thus encouraging and
stimulating those industries subsidiary to agriculture which
can be carried on successfully in the Dominion.
Important questions as to the marketing of our food pro-
ducts, including consideration of the time at which and the
methods by which this is accomplished, should receive careful
attention. The value of co-operative efforts among the pro-
ducers, and the importance of reducing the present great discrep-
ancy between the price received by the producer and that
paid by the consumer, should not be overlooked.
It has been represented to the Government that large
numbers of persons who before emigrating to Canada had been
engaged in agricultural pursuits, have not settled upon the land
in Canada, but have been attracted by the opportunities for
obtaining high wages in cities and towns and in the construc-
tion of railways and other works. The opportunities for thus
obtaining work have recently become considerably restricted
and this result has brought about a greater degree of unem-
ployment than usually prevails. It further appears that very
large areas of land for which homesteaders have secured
patents are not under cultivation, and it is considered that the
causes which have led to these results are a proper subject for
thorough inquiry.
In connection with the subject above alluded to, conside-
ration should be given to the conditions which will arise upon
the conclusion of the present war and to the resulting opportu-
nities for a vigorous and effective policy of immigration which
should have as its object the purpose of attracting to our shores
immigration of a suitable type, and of inducing the settlement
of an agricultural population upon the fertile uncultivated
lands which are abundant both in Western and in Eastern
Canada. In this connection inquiry should be made as to the
means by which and the lines upon which the Federal Govern-
ment, whether upon its own sole initiative or in co-operation
with Provincial Governments can best carry out an effective
scheme of colonization.
The return to Canada, after the conclusion of the war, of
the Canadian troops now gallantly fighting beyond the seas
for our Empire, and the probable immigration into Canada of
other British soldiers and of men from the allied armies, after
peace shall have been established, should also engage the
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attention of the proposed Commission in order that every
reasonable opportunity through the assistance and co-opera-
tion of the Federal and Provincial Governments may be afforded
to those who may seek employment.
The Prime Minister further observes that the question
of transportation, whether by land or water carriage, is for
reasons above indicated closely connected with the problems
under consideration. With this should be considered the
advantages which would undoubtedly be derived from perma-
nent improvement of highways which are in truth an important
part of our transportation system.
The approching completion of two additional transconti-
nental railways is a very important element in our transporta-
tion problem. It has been represented to the Governement
that their construction has considerably anticipated the pre-
sent capacity of the Dominion to provide traffic for trunk
lines; while on the other hand important portions of newly
settled territory are without the facilities which would be
afforded by branch lines incident to a more carefully considered
system of railway development. The condition thus created
invites the careful attention of the Commission.
As Canada has been and will be for many years a borrowing
country requiring capital for extending and developing its
agricultural and manufacturing industries, and as the securing
of capital at reasonable rates of interest is essential for increased
production and continued progress, this subject should also
be taken into consideration. It is to be observed that no pro-
posal which would deter capital from seeking investment in
this country, or which would unfairly affect that already in-
vested under established conditions, would in the final result
assist Canadian producers in any branch of industry.
It seems reasonable that under the conditions which have
developed during the past six months opportunities will arise
for widening and extending our markets to the advantage not
only of Canada, but of the countries and communities with
which trade may thus be created or extended. The steps
already taken by the Government for that purpose should be
brought to the attention of the Commission and their consi-
deration invited.
The Prime Minister having taken into account the fore-
going considerations, as well as the representations which have
820 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
been made to the Government upon the various matters afore-
said, recommends that a Commission be appointed forthwith
to consider, inquire into and report upon the same and any
kindred subjects which may seem to them directly connected
therewith.
The Prime Minister further recommends that such Com-
mission be appointed under the provisions of Part I of the
Inquiries Act, Chapter 104 of the Revised Statutes of Canada,
and that the Commission be authorized to employ such scientific
and professional assistance as its members may determine.
That the duration of the Commission shall be during
pleasure.
That the Commission may make interim reports, from
time to time, as they shall determine.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU.
Clerk of the Privy Council.
CANADA.
ARTHUR.
[L.S.]
George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions
beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor
of India.
To all to whom these Presents shall come, or whom the
same may in anywise concern, —
Greeting:
Whereas, in and by orders of Our
Governor General in Council bearing
date the twenty-eighth day of June
and the nineteenth day of October in
the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen,
W. Stuart Edwards,
for Deputy Minister
of Justice,
Canada.
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provision has been made for an investigation with respect to
certain matters therein mentioned, by Our Commissioners
therein and hereinafter named as upon reference to the said
Orders in Council, copies of which are hereto annexed, will fully
and at large appear.
Now Know Ye, that by and with the advice of Our Privy
Council for Canada, We do by these presents nominate, consti-
tute and appoint the Honourable James Alexander Lougheed, of
the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, a Member of
Our Privy Council for Canada and a Member of Our Senate of
Canada; Joseph Wesley Flavelle, of the City of Toronto, in the
Province of Ontario, Esquire, Merchant; William Farrell, of
the City of Victoria, in the Province of British Columbia,
Esquire; S. Jean Baptiste RoUand, of the City of Montreal, in
the Province of Quebec, Esquire, manufacturer; Edward N.
Hopkins, of the City of Moosejaw, in the Province of Saskat-
chewan, Esquire; The Honourable William Benjamin Ross, of
the Village of Middleton, in the Province of Nova Scotia, a
Member of Our Senate of Canada; John Gunion Rutherford, of
the said City of Calgary, Esquire; a Companion of Our Most
Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; William
Smith, of the Village of Columbus, in the said Province of
Ontario, Esquire, a Member of Our House of Commons of
Canada, and James Cameron Watters, of the City of Ottawa, in
the said Province of Ontario, Esquire, to be Our Commissioners
to conduct such enquiry.
And We, in purusance of the Statute in that behalf, do
hereby authorize and empower Our said Commissioners to engage
the services of such accountants, engineers, technical advisers,
or other experts, clerks, reporters, and assistants as they may
deem necessary or advisable, also the services of Counsel to
aid and assist Our said Commissioners in the inquiry, and also
to have and exercise the other powers specified in Chap. 28,
2 George V, intituled "An Act to amend the Inquiries Act."
To have, hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, place and
trust unto the said James Alexander Lougheed, Joseph Wesley
Flavelle, William Farrell, S. Jean Baptiste RoUand, Edward N.
Hopkins, William Benjamin Ross, John Gunion Rutherford,
William Smith, James Cameron Watters, together with the
rights, powers, privileges and emoluments unto the said office.
822 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
place and trust, of right and by law appertaining, during
pleasure.
And We do further by these presents nominate, constitute
and appoint you the said James Alexander Lougheed, Chairman
of the said Commission.
And We do hereby, under the authority of the Revised
Statute respecting Inquiries concerning public matters, confer
upon Our said Commissioners, the power of summoning before
them any witnesses and of requiring them to give evidence on
oath, or on solemn affirmation if they are persons entitled to
affirm in civil matters, and orally or in writing, and to produce
such documents and things as Our said Commissioners shall
deem requisite to the full investigation of the matters into which
they are hereby appointed to examine.
And We do hereby require and direct Our said Commis-
sioners to report to Our Privy Council for Canada the result of
their investigation together with the evidence taken before them
and any opinion they may seem fit to express thereon.
In Testimony Whereof We have caused these Our
Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of
Canada to be hereunto affixed. Witness: Our Most
Dear and Entirely Beloved Uncle and Most Faithful
Counsellor, Field Marshal, His Royal Highness Prince
Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught
and of Strathearn, Earl of Sussex (in the Peerage of
the United Kingdom) ; Prince of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Saxony, Prince
of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Knight of Our Most
Noble Order of the Garter ; Knight of Our Most
Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle; Knight
of Our Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick; One
of Our Most Honourable Privy Council; Great Master
of Our Most Honourable Order of the Bath; Knight
Grand Commander of Our Most Exalted Order of the
Star of India; Knight Grand Cross of Our Most
Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint
George; Knight Grand Commander of Our Most
Eminent Order of the Indian Empire; Knight Grand
Cross of Our Royal Victorian Order; Our Personal
Aide-de-Camp, Governor General and Commander-
-in-Chief of Our Dominion of Canada.
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At Our Government House, in Our City of Ottawa, this
nineteenth day of October, in the year of Our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, and in the
sixth year of Our Reign.
By Command,
THOMAS MULVEY,
Under-Secretary of State.
No. 433.
Extra Canada Gazette, 19th October, 1915.
Announcement of War with Bulgaria.
Ottawa, 19th October, 1915.
His Royal Highness the Governor General has re-
ceived a telegraphic despatch from the Secretary of State for
the Colonies announcing that war has been declared against
Bulgaria from ten o'clock in the evening of the 15th October,
1915.
No. 434.
Canada Gazette, 30th October, 1915.
Order in Council extending to the War with Bulgaria the
Proclamations and Orders in Council in force relating
to the War.
P.C. 2452.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Tuesday, the 19th day of October, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas a state of war exists between Great Britain and
the Kingdom of Bulgaria, —
824 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council is pleased to declare and it is hereby declared that all
Orders in Council and Proclamations heretofore made and
proclaimed with respect to the state of war existing between
Great Britain and Germany and Austro-Hungary shall apply
mutatis mutandis to Bulgaria.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 435.
Second Supplement to The London Gazette, October 22nd, 1915 —
October 25th, 1915.
[29338]
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Declaration of
London.^
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 20th
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
present:
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas, by the Declaration of London Order in Council
No. 2, 1914,^ His Majesty was pleased to declare that, during
the present hostilities, the provisions of the said Declaration of
London should, subject to certain exceptions and modifications
therein specified, be adopted and put in force by His Majesty's
Government; and
Whereas, by Article 57 of the said Declaration, it is
provided that the neutral or enemy character of a vessel is
determined by the flag which she is entitled to fly; and
Whereas it is no longer expedient to adopt the said Article:
Now, Therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice of
His Privy Council, is pleased to order, and it is hereby ordered,
>App. p.64. *p. 133.
War Documents. 825
that from and after this date Article 57 of the Declaration of
London shall cease to be adopted and put in force.
In lieu of the said Article, British Prize Courts shall apply
the rules and principles formerly observed in such Courts.
This Order may be cited as "The Declaration of London
Order in Council, 1915."
And the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury,
the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and each of His
Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, the President of the
Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty Division of the High Court of
Justice, all other Judges of His Majesty's Prize Courts, and all
Governors, Officers, and Authorities whom it may concern, are
to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respec-
tively appertain.
J. C. LEDLIE.
No. 436.
Despatch covering a Notice issued by the President of the Probate
Division of the High Court respecting the administration
of estates of alien enemies.
From the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor General,
Downing Street,
Canada. 21st October, 1915.
No. 998.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal High-
ness, for the information of your Ministers, a copy of a notice
which was issued on the 24th August, 1914, by the President of
the Probate Division of the High Court relating to the position
of enemy subjects with reference to probates and letters of
administration during the war, together with a slip which is
attached to every grant issued.
2. A question having been raised with regard to the
interpretation of this Notice I made enquiry of the Lords Com-
missioners of the Treasury who have supplied me with further
details as to the practice which may be of interest to yoiir
Government.
826 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
3. I enclose an extract from the Treasury letter showing
the instructions conveyed by Their Lordships to their Solicitor
for dealing with applications made to him in accordance with
paragraph 4 of the President's Notice.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Stratheam, K.G., K.T.,
K.P., etc., etc.,
Extract from a letter from the Treasury to the Under-Secretary
of State for the Colonies. No. 22142-15, dated 7th
October, 1915.
(1) No pajmients from the estates of any deceased persons
whatever should be permitted to persons, of whatever nation-
ality resident in Germany or Austria-Hungary;
(2) Payments up to £100 may be made at the Treasury
Solicitor's discretion to German or Austrian subjects residing
in the British Dominions;
(3) Any cases involving payments of larger amounts to
persons of the latter description should be referred to Their
Lordships for decision; and such decision has followed the lines
that
(1) So far as concerns Beneficiaries resident in the United
Kingdom there is no objection to payment where the
beneficiary has complied with all the requirements of
the Aliens Restriction Order, except that, where the
amount involved is considerable and there is a prospect
of the beneficiary being deported, the authority for the
payment should be conditi aI on the payment being
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made to the account of the beneficiary in a bank in the
United Kingdom (arrangements having been made
with the banks whereby alien enemies are allowed to
draw on their accounts only for their usual current
expenses). Occasionally, where the sum is very con-
siderable, it is necessary that further information as
to the beneficiary, should be obtained from the police,
(2) In the case of Beneficiaries resident in neutral countries
payment should only be authorized in very exceptional
circumstances, if, for instance, the beneficiary has been
deported and has no other means of subsistence,
remittances may be made from time to time out of the
estate of sums sufficient for his maintenance.
high court of justice.
probate, divorce and admiralty division.
(probate)
Notice relating to the position of German and Austro-
Hungarian Subjects with reference to Probates and Letters of
Administration during the continuance of the War now existing
between this Country and Germany and Austria-Hungary.
1. During the war no Probate of a Will or Letters of
Administration of the estate of any German or Austro-Hun-
garian Subject wherever resident shall be granted in respect of
any assets in this country without the express license of the
Crown.
2 . In all cases where Probate or Letters of Administration
are granted during the War to any person entitled thereto the
grant shall be made upon the condition that no portion of the
assets shall be distributed or paid during the War to any bene-
ficiary or creditor who is a German or Austro-Hungarian subject,
wherever resident, or to any one on his behalf, or to or on behalf
of any person resident in Germany or Austria-Hungary, of
whatever nationality, without the express sanction of the Crown,
acting through the Treasury; and if any distribution or payment
is made contrary to this condition the Grant of Probate or
Letters of Administration will be forthwith revoked.
828 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
3 . Any applicant for Probate or Letters of Administration
during the War shall give such information as the Probate
Registrars may require in order to ascertain whether any of the
assets would in time of peace be distributable or payable to any
such subjects, and if required shall make a Statutory Declaration
as to the assets and their disposition in the event of Probate or
Letters of Administration being granted.
4. Upon an application to the Solicitor to the Treasury
there will be no difficulty in proper cases in obtaining the
sanction of the Treasury to the payment of a moderate sum out
of assets to beneficiaries or creditors who are German or Austro-
Hungarian Subjects resident in this country at the conamence-
ment of the War and during the War.
SAMUEL T. EVANS,
President.
24th August, 1914.
This grant is made upon the condition that no portion of
the assets shall be distributed or paid during the War to any
beneficiary or creditor who is a German, Austro-Hungarian,
Turkish or Bulgarian subject, wherever resident, or to anyone
on his behalf, or to or on behalf of any person resident in Ger-
many, Au^ria-Hungary, Turkey or Bulgaria, of whatever
nationality, without the express sanction of the Crown, acting
through the Treasury; and if any distribution or payment is
made contrary to this condition the Grant of Probate or Letters
of Administration will be forthwith revoked.
Upon an application to the Solicitor to the Treasury there
will be no difficulty in proper cases in obtaining the sanction of
the treasury to the payment of a moderate sum out of assets
to beneficiaries or creditors who are German, Austro-Hungarian,
Turkish or Bulgarian subjects resident in this country at the
commencement of the War and during the War.
A. MUSGRAVE,
Senior Registrar.
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No, 437.
Canada Gazette, 30th October, 1915.
Post Office Notices.
Post Office Department, Canada.
Ottawa, October 22, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested in
the Postmaster General by Order in Council assented to on the
6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the provisions of
section 6 of the War Measures' Act, 1914, 'The Narodni List",
a Croatian daily paper published by the Croatian Printing and
Publishing Co., incorporated, 61 Park Row, New York City, is
from this date refused the privilege of the mails in Canada, and
is prohibited from circulation in Canada, in any way. Under
the terms of the Order in Council above quoted, no person in
Canada shall be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any
such paper or of any issue thereof, already published or hereafter
to be published, and further, any person in possession of any
such paper shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand
dollars or imprisonment for any term not exceeding five years or
to both fine and imprisonment.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested in
the Postmaster General by Order in Council assented to on the
6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the provisions of
section 6 of The War Measures' Act, 1914, 'The Irish Voice", a
weekly paper published by The Voice Publishing Company,
Suite 301, 222 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, is from this date
refused the privilege of the mails in Canada, and is prohibited
from circulation in Canada, in any way. Under the terms of the
Order in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall be
permitted hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or of
any issue thereof, already published or hereafter to be published,
and further, any person in possession of any such paper shall be
liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or imprison-
ment for any term not exceeding five years or to both fine and
imprisonment.
830 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 438.
Extra Canada Gazette, 25th October, 1915.
Message from His Majesty the Ring.
To My People: At this grave moment in the struggle
between my people and a highly organized enemy who has
transgressed the laws of nations and changed the ordinance
that binds civilized Europe together, I appeal to you.
I rejoice in my Empire's effort and I feel pride in the
voluntary response from my subjects all over the world who
have sacrificed home and fortune and life itself in order that
another may not inherit the free Empire which their ancestors
and mine have built.
I ask you to make good these sacrifices. The end is not
in sight. More men and yet more are wanted to keep my
armies in the field and through them to secure victory and
enduring peace. In ancient days the darkest moment has ever
produced in men of our race the sternest resolve. I ask you
men of all classes to come forward voluntarily and take your
share in the fight. In freely responding to my appeal you will
be giving your support to our brothers who for long months
have nobly upheld Britain's past traditions and the glory of
her arms.
GEORGE, R.I.
No. 439.
Canada Gazette, November 6th, 1915.
Notice to Mariners.
No. 129 of 1915.
(Atlantic No. 68.)
RUSSIA— WHITE SEA.
(462) Warning to Masters of Vessels proceeding to the
White Sea.
Masters of vessels proceeding to the White Sea should not
sail without enquiring for instructions from the Department of
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the Naval Service, Ottawa, or from the Senior Naval Officer at
the port in which they are lying.
Authority. — Department of the Naval Service.
Departmental File. — No. 19407.
ENGLAND.
(464) West coast — River Dee — Restriction of Navigation
withdrawn.
Former Notice.— Islo. 47 (162) of 1915.
Mariners are hereby notified that the orders contained in
the former Notice, as to closing the river Dee and the Port of
Chester at night, are now no longer in force, and that the lights
for the assistance of navigation are re-exhibited.
Authority.— British Admiralty N. to M. No. 910 of 1915.
SCOTLAND.
(465) West coast — Hebrides — Lewis — Stornaway harbour
— Closed by night.
Mariners are hereby warned that Stornaway harbour is
closed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
All vessels, with the exception of local boats, arriving
during the night should anchor outside until one hour before
sunrise, reporting to the Guard vessel off the port before attempt-
ing to enter the harbour.
Authority.— British. Admiralty N. to M. No. 890 of 1915.
A. JOHNSTON,
Deputy Minister.
Department of Marine and Fisheries,
Ottawa, Canada, October 26, 1915.
87169—20
832 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 440.
Canada Gazette, 30th October, 1915.
Despatches respecting the right of Russian Consuls to receive
Assets of Deceased Russians.
Department of External Affairs.
27th October, 1915.
Enquiry having been made of the Russian Government as
to the authority of its Consular Officers in Canada to receive
articles and money due to Russian subjects not resident in
Canada, and to give valid receipts therefor, the despatch
published below has been received by His Royal Highness the
Governor General intimating that Russian Consular OflBcers
have such authority
From the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor General
of Canada.
Reference to previous despatch :
From Governor General 488 — 6 August.
Downing Street.
Canada.
No. 963.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal Highness
for the information of Your Ministers, the papers noted below
on the subject of the estates of the Russian immigrants.
I have, etc.,
A. BONAR LAW.
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The Officer administering the
Government of Canada.
Date.
Description.
24 September
From H. M. Ambassador, Petrograd.
Enclosure 1.
From His Majesty^s Ambassador at Petrograd to the Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs.
Circular No. 41.
Petrograd,
24th September, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to your despatch of this series No. 81
(115948-1915) of the 26th ultimo and to previous correspondence
respecting the authority of Russian Consular Officers to receive
the assets of their compatriots dying in Canada, I have the
honour to transmit to you herewith copy of a Note which I have
received from the Russian Government from which you will see
that Russian Consuls have the authority to receive such assets.
I have, etc.,
GEORGE W. BUCHANAN.
The Right Honourable
Sir Edward Grey, Bart., K.G., M.P.,
etc., etc., etc.
Enclosure 2.
Le Ministere Imperial des Affaires Etrangeres, en r^ponse
aux Notes Verbales en date du 13-26 octobre 1913, et du 28
aout -10 septembre a.c. n° 30, a I'honneur d'informer TAmbas-
sade de Sa Majesty Britannique que d'apres les lois russes en
87169—20^
834 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
vigueur les Consuls russes sont consideres dans les affaires
concernant les successions de leurs compatriotes comme fondes
de pouvoirs des h^ri tiers russes absents.
Les Consuls de Russie au Canada ont done toute qualite de
recevoir les successions laissees par des sujets russes au Canada,
et notamment ils sont autorises de recevoir des autorit^s
canadiennes et des personnes privees et juridiques tous les biens
meubles, titres, valeurs, argent, creances et papiers qui composent
les successions auxquelles ont droit les sujets russes non r^sidant
au Canada. Les Consuls ont aussi le droit d'entrer en possession
des testaments qui se trouveraient parmi les documents laiss^s
par les sujets russes decedes au Canada.
Le Ministere Imperial croit devoir aj outer que ce qui
precede ne s'applique qu'aux Consuls de carriere.
Petrograde,
Le 8-21 septembre 1915.
{Translation).
The Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the
Notes Verhales, dated 13-26 October, 1913, and 28th August,
-10 September a.c. No. 30, has the honour to inform His
Britannic Majesty's Embassy that in accordance with Russian
laws in force Russian Consuls are considered, in matters relating
to the estates of their compatriots, as attorneys (fondes de
pouvoirs) of absent Russians entitled to succeed to such estates.
Russian Consuls in Canada are therefore fully empowered
to receive estates left by Russian subjects in Canada, and
particularly they are authorized to receive from the Canadian
authorities and from private persons and judicial officers all
property, movables, title deeds, securities,money, debts, and
papers which compose the estates to which the Russian subjects
not residing in Canada are entitled. The Consuls have more-
over the right to take possession of wills which may be found
amongst the documents left by Russian subjects dying in
Canada.
The Imperial Ministry feels bound to add that the foregoing
appUes only to Consuls de carrikre.
Petrograd,
October 8-21, 1915.
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No. 441.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
s
[29343]
ITALIAN PRIZE COURT.
Foreign Office,
October 27, 1915.
With reference to the notification which appeared in the
London Gazette of June 22 last,^ His Majesty's Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs has received from His Majesty's
Ambassador at Rome the following translations of Decrees and
Regulations which have been issued with regard to the Italian
Prize Court.
In this connection reference is also made to the Regulations
published in the London Gazette on the 19th inst.^
(1)
(Decree of May 30, 1915, No. 807.)
{Translation.)
Thomas, Duke of Genoa, Lieutenant-General of His
Majesty Victor Emmanuel III, etc.
In virtue of the authority delegated to us;
In view of Article 225 of the Code for the Mercantile
Marine;
In view of the state of war existing between the Kingdom of
Italy and other European Powers, after consultation with the
Council of Ministers;
On the proposal of the Minister of Marine, in concert with
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, of Colonies, of Justice and
Worship, we have decreed and we decree: —
Article 1. — The Prize Court provided for in Article 225
of the Mercantile Marine Code will have its seat in Rome, and
will have authority also for the colonies.
*p. 453. 2p. 806.
836 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Article 2. — The Prize Court will be presided over by a
j&rst president of the Court of Appeal, active or retired, or by a
president of a section of the Court of Cassation, active or
retired.
It will be composed of the following ordinary and supple-
mentary members: —
Ordinary members: —
(a) An admiral.
(6) A member of the ** contentieux diplomatique."
(c) A Counsellor of State.
(d) The Director-General of the Mercantile Marine.
(e) The inspector of the port captaincies.
(J) A magistrate of the legal profession having rank
not inferior to that of a Counsellor of Court of
Appeal.
In categories (a), (6), (c), and (/) a supplementary member
will be selected.
Article 3. — A Government commissioner will initiate the
proceedings in the name of the Government, and will record his
opinions. A magistrate of the public ministry of a rank not
inferior to a King's procurator will act as Government com-
missioner. In case of absence or other impediment another
magistrate of the public ministry will take his place.
The Government commissioner and the supplementary
commissioner when the latter is taking the former's place have
no voice in the discussions, and no vote.
Article 4. — The Prize Court will be attended by a
secretary, having no vote, selected from among the officials at
the Admiralty, of a rank not inferior to that of commander.
The secretary will be assisted by a vice-secretary, who
replaces him in case of temporary absence.
The vice-secretary will be selected from among the officials
of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Marine, and Grace, Justice,
and Worship, of a rank not inferior to that of first secretary.
Article 5. — The president, the ordinary and supple-
mentary members of the Prize Court, the Government com-
missioners and the supplementary commissioners, and the
secretary will be appointed by decree on the recommendation of
the Ministers of Marine, Foreign Affairs, and Justice.
The vice-secretary is appointed by decree of these Ministers.
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Article 6. — The Prize Court will draw up, at its first
sitting, rul^s of procedure for its future guidance. These rules
will be published in the Official Gazette.
Article 7. — Five members constitute a quorum, including
the president or his substitute.
The president or his substitute will have the casting vote.
Article 8. — Interested parties may present written
memorials direct to the president of the Court.
Article 9. — The representatives of foreign Powers
accredited to the Italian Government may address to the
Government commissioner any observations which they may
think advisable in the interests of their nationals.
Article 10. — The decision's of the Court will include an
exposition of the grounds on which they are based {sono motivate) .
They are not subject to appeal, opposition, or revocation, except
when taken to the Supreme Court of Cassation in the terms and
conditions laid down in Article 3 of the law of 31st March, 1877,
No. 3761 (series 2).
Article 11. — The decisions of the Prize Court will be
communicated to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Marine
within eight days of their pronouncement.
Article 12.* — The expenses of the secretariat and other
incidental expenses for the working and service of the Prize
Court will be charged to the extraordinary funds placed at the
disposal of the Ministry of Marine in consequence of the inter-
national situation.
We order that the present decree sealed with the seal of
State shall be inserted among the laws and decrees of the
Kingdom of Italy, commanding all concerned to obey it and
cause it to be obeyed.
Given at Rome, May 30, 1915.
THOMAS OF SAVOY.
(2)
(Decree of August 1. — No. 1234.)
(Translation.)
Article 1. — The Prize Court established by our decree No.
807 of 30th May, 1915, is empowered to deal with all claims for
compen sation for losses presented against the State for matters
*See amended version in (2).
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pertaining to the exercise of the prize law during the present
state of war.
The proceedings leading up to a decision by the Court in
such cases shall begin by the presentation of the claim to the
Ministry of Marine, and shall follow the course laid down in the
rules to be drawn up for this purpose in the administrative
regulations of the Prize Court.
Article 2. — The following text shall be substituted for
•Article 12 of our decree No. 807 of the 30th May, 1915:—
''Article 12. The amounts of the indemnities and salaries
to be paid to those constituting the Prize Court and to the
Secretary and vice-secretary shall be fixed by decrees of the
Ministry of Marine to be registered at the Audit Office under
the heading of 'War Expenditure,' in the budget of the Ministry
of Marine."
Article 3. — The present decree comes into force from the
30th May, 1915, the date on which the Prize Court was estab-
hshed in accordance with our decree of the 30th May, 1915,
No. 807.
(3)
Regulations laid down by the Italian Prize court,
September 13, 1915.
(Translation.)
Article 1. — The application to exercise the right of action
for obtaining compensation for losses, provided for by Article 1
of the Decree of His Majesty's Lieutenant of August 1, 1915,
No. 1234, must contain:
(a) The Christian and surname, or trading name,
nationality and residence or domicile of the claimant.
(6) A summary of the circumstances on which the claim
for compensation is based.
(c) A statement of the amount of payment claimed.
(d) The domicile elected in Rome indicating the person with
whom or office where domicile has been elected.
(e) A list of the documents produced in support of the
application, and a declaration of the evidence which
the claimant considers necessary.
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(/ ) The signature of a lawyer practising at a Royal Court
of Appeal furnished with a special power of attorney.
In case of non-election of domicile notifications to the
claimant are made by depositing them in the ofiice of the
secretary of the Prize Court.
Article 2. — The Ministry of Marine transmits the applica-
tion with all documents in support to the Government Commis-
sioner on the Prize Court, notifying the President of the fact.
The Government Commissioner expresses his opinion on
the application and, when necessary, submits documents and
suggests means for obtaining further evidence.
Article 3. — Judgment on the application is given in the
form laid down by the Internal Regulations of the Prize Court
for the Judgment of legality of capture, approved at the sitting
of June 26, *with the following exceptions: —
(a) The Presidential Decree referred to in Article 6 of the
Internal Regulations is not published in the Official
Gazette, nor communicated to the Diplomatic Agents,
but is immediately notified to the claimant at his elected
domicile.
{h) The period laid down in Article 7 of the Internal Regu-
lations counts from the date of such notification.
(c) The order referred to in Article 11 of the Internal
Regualtions is not pubHshed in the Official Gazette.
Article 4. — When an application for compensation has
relation to facts connected with the judgment on the legality of
capture sought for or pending, and the period provided by Article
7 of the Internal Regulations has termintaed, the President is
authorized, after consultation with the Government Commis-
sioner, to order the co-ordination of the two judges by means of
a notice to be communicated to the parties interested.
When the application is presented after the preliminary
examination into the legality of capture has been closed the
co-ordination of the judgments can only take place on applica-
tion from the party interested. The latter, however, in this
case is not allowed to put forward proofs.
When the application for compensation for losses has been
presented after the fifth day from the closing of the preliminary
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examination, the order for the fusion of judgments may only be
given on the application of the parties already constituted in
the action regarding legality of capture.
Aeticle 5. — When the Court decides that compensation
for loss is due, it can order the parties to submit to an ordinary
judge the decision of questions relating to the distribution of
the sums awarded by the Court and the existence or non-exis-
tence of debts claimed by those who are entitled to the aforesaid
sums.
Article 6. — The application, the power of attorney and
the documents produced by the claimant, as also the acts
submitted by him to judgment are subjected to the provisions
of the laws regarding stamps and registration. The provisions
and deliberations of the Prize Court respecting compensation for
loss are also subject to the provisions of such laws, provided
the judgment on compensation is not co-ordinated with that
on the legality of capture.
On presenting his application the claimant should deposit
with the Secretary of the Prize Court the sheets of stamped
paper required for the acts to be submitted to the Court at his
request. When the judgment on compensation for losses is not
co-ordinated with that on the legality of capture, the claimant
should also deposit the sheets of stamped paper necessary for the
provisions and deliberations of the Court. The claimant must,
in presenting his application, deposit with the Secretary the
presumed amount of the registration fee to which the deliber-
ations of the Court are liable.
The claimant should, finally, deposit with the Secretary the
sum which the latter shall judge necessary for the execution of
the acts of the preliminary examination required of him.
Article 7. — In case of non-fulfilment of the provisions of
the last paragraph of the preceding Article, the Commission
passes judgment on the Acts as they stand: in case of non-
compliance with the other provisions of the aforesaid Article
and those of Article 1, the Court sitting in the Chamber of
Council suspends judgment until this has been rectified.
The declaration of suspension is notified to the claimant at
his elected domicile.
Article 8. — The Court, even in cases in which it accepts
the demand for compensation, is empowered to allow costs
wholly or in part.
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No. 442.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
[29343.]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1014 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND AND WALES, SOUTH AND WEST COASTS.
Lyme Regis to Bardsey Island; Plymouth Sound and
Hamoaze — Regulations Respecting Small Craft,
Former Notice. — No. 536 of 1915,* hereby cancelled.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the Realm
(ConsoHdation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regulations
have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
and are now in force : —
I. — Plymouth Sound and Hamoaze.
(a) Plymouth Sound:
A limited number of moorings for Yachts may be laid in the
following places and nowhere else:
Off West Hoe, on apphcation to King's Harbour Master,
Sound; in the Cattewater, above Turnchapel, on application to
the Harbour Master of Cattewater.
Yachts, etc., and Pleasure Boats may cruise in the waters
of the Sound as laid down in the Public Traffic Regulations with
the following exception:
No Yacht, etc., or Pleasure Boat may proceed to the west-
ward of a line joining the east end of Drake's Island and the west
side of the entrance to Millbay Docks, nor may they proceed
more than two miles outside the breakwater.
All persons going afloat in charge of Yachts or Boats are to
make themselves thoroughly acquainted with these orders, the
Public Traffic Regulations, and the Notices that have been
published from time to time in the Public Press defining pro-
hibited areas.
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Special notice is drawn to the following points in the
Regulations :
No Yacht or Boat may be under way after dark; there can,
therefore, be no traffic after dark between Yachts at their
moorings and the shore.
Although it is only laid down that no craft may leave or
enter by the East Channel, no craft is to approach anywhere
near the East Channel buoys, as such action would be likely to
draw the fire of the forts.
All excursion steamer traffic is prohibited in the Sound.
Note. — Yachts that are only fitting out at Plymouth, and
that may wish to proceed to their Summer Base harbour, must
obtain permission to leave here for that purpose.
(6) Hamoaze:
1. Within the limits in the Harbour of Hamoaze mentioned
in paragraph 4 below, all small craft, motor boats, steamboats,
pulling boats, punts, etc., are to be moored in one of the following
areas, viz.: — Saltash, Pottery quay, North corner. Mutton cove,
Cremyll hard, Torpoint, Stonehouse creek (or be hauled up and
secured above highwater mark in an approved position), where
they will remain under police supervision, and only be allowed
out on the production of a permit. (See paragraph 4 below.)
2. With the exception of steam ferry boats, which have
obtained special permits, no craft of any description is to be
under way during the hours of official night, i.e., between the
sunset gun and daylight gun fired from H.M.S. Impregnable.
Any craft under way between these times may be fired on by the
Naval patrol boats or H.M. ships in harbour without notice
3 . During fog or thick weather, no craft of any description
is to be under way, with the exception of the Chain Ferry
bridges at Torpoint and Saltash.
4. All traffic is prohibited in the waters of the Harbour of
Hamoaze within the following limits, viz. : — Between fines joining
Skinham and Warren points in the Tamar river, and the boom
at Devil's point, including the Lynher river as far as St. Germans,
Millbrook lake, and all the creeks and coves adjoining, subject
to the following provisions: —
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During daylight, i.e., outside the hours of official night, all
craft of any description engaged by their owners in
the prosecution of their business, or used by them as a
means of obtaining their livelihood, may be permitted
to be under way within the above limits on obtaining
a permit for the purpose from the Superintendent of
Dockyard Police; such permit to be produced when
called for by the person in charge of any patrol boat,
police boat, or boat of H.M. ships.
Persons owning craft of any description which they may
wish to use for pleasure purposes will be allowed to
remove the same to approved places outside the above
limits. No permits will be granted for use of pleasure
craft within the limits defined.
5. With the undermentioned exception at (i), the following
areas are prohibited to all craft of every description:
Coombe bay. Kiln bay, Wilcove lake. South of Gravesend
point to Pound at Torpoint, St. John's lake, Millbrook
lake (inside a line from Palmer point to Little South-
down) .
(i) With regard to Millbrook lake inside the line specified,
special permits will be given to steam or motor ferry
craft, for public traffic only, at the discretion of the
King's Harbour Master of Hamoaze.
6 . No craft of any description is to approach or is to com-
municate with any of H.M. establishments or ships without
having permission and calling the attention of the guard before
they close. Craft disobeying this order may be fired on without
notice.
7. The foregoing provisions do not apply to any of H.M.
craft or boats, or to vessels in Government employ.
8 . No excursion steamers will be permitted in the Hamoaze
between the boom at Devil's point and Saltash pier. Subject
to special arrangements, facilities will be granted during the
summer months only for excursions in the rivers Tamar and
Tavy above Saltash, permits for which must be obtained by
the owners of excursion steamers from the King's Harbour
Master of Hamoaze.
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Special Warning to Boatmen and those who Hire out Yachts or
Boats.
Great care must be taken that yachts and boats are only
hired out to persons who are thoroughly acquainted with these
Regulations, as any infringement of the orders will, amongst
other things, lead to the detention of the offending yacht or
boat.
II. — Lyme Regis to Bardsey Island.
(a) WESTERN LIMIT OF LYME REGIS ON THE EAST TO START POINT
ON THE WEST.
1 . The owners of aU such boats or vessels (except fishing
craft specially provided for under paragraph 5 below) are to
supply lists of all their boats and vessels which they may place
afloat, and they must obtain pleasure craft permits for them from
a Divisional Coast Watching Officer through the Station Officer
of the nearest Coastguard Station. Without permits the boats
or vessels are forbidden to be used.
2. No such vessels (except fishing craft as provided for
under paragraph 5 below) are to be under way at night, i.e.,
between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sun-
rise, or during fog, but are to remain at their moorings. If
caught out by fog, they are to return to the shore at once.
3. Subject to the above and to any special exemptions
which have been or may be made, all such vessels may proceed
as far as three miles outside the port, creek, or river to which
they belong, but it must be understood that no special protec-
tion can be afforded them.
4. No excursion traffic is allowed except within ports,
creeks, and rivers, and then only in special circumstances,
by written permission of the Commander in Chief.
5 . Fishing vessels authorized by Fishing Permits signed by
the Local Fishery OflBcer are allowed to be at sea day and night,
but they are not allowed at night to be —
(i) Within 10 miles of the entrance of any defended port;
(ii) North of a line joining Portland Bill and Hope's Nose;
(iii) Within an area bounded on the North and South by
lines 5 miles long, drawn SE. by E. (magnetic) from
Berry Head and Start Point, respectively; on the east,
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by a line joining the eastern extremities of the north
and south Hnes; and on the west by the coast. Note.
As regards the part of this area to the north of a Hne
drawn SE. by E. from the Mewstone, this prohibition
is in force during the daytime as well as night.
6. Special local regulations are being issued as far as
necessary for defended areas and ports.
Notes on the above.
Fishing vessels are only to include bona fide professional
fishing craft. Amateurs and pleasure craft out fishing are not
to be regarded as coming under paragraph 5. Doubtful cases
are to be referred for permits to the nearest Divisional Coast
Watching Officer.
Amateur boat owners will obtain Pleasure Craft Permits as
directed in paragraph 1, and will be subject to paragraphs 2 and
3.
Hired Boats. — Subject to paragraph 1, owners may let out
small rowing and sailing boats on hire to parties for whom they
are prepared to be responsible. Such hired-out boats shall be
-strictly subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.
Defended Ports comprise Portland, Plymouth, and Fal-
mouth.
Fishery Officer means an officer of the Local Sea Fisheries
Committee within whose area the fishing port in question lies,
or other Fishery Officer duly authorized for this purpose.
Permits may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of
the Divisional Coast Watching Officer or Fishery Officer
concerned.
(b) START POINT ON THE EAST TO BARDSEY ISLAND ON THE WEST.
1. The owners of all such boats or vessels (except fishing
craft specially provided for under paragraph 5) are to supply
lists of all their boats and vessels which they may place afloat,
and they must obtain pleasure craft permits for them from a
Divisional Coast Watching Officer through the Station Officer
of the nearest Coastguard Station. Without permits the boats
or vessels are forbidden to be used.
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2. No such vessels (except fishing craft as provided for under
paragraph 5) are to be under way Lt night, i.e., between half an
hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, or during fog,
but are to remain at their moorings. If caught out by fog, they
are to return to the shore at once.
3. Subject to the above and to any special exceptions which
have been or may be made, all such vessels may proceed as far
as three miles outside the port, creek, or river to which they
belong, but it must be understood that no special protection can
be afforded them.
4. No excursion traffic is allowed except within ports,
creeks, and rivers, and then only in special circumstances, by
written permission of the Commander in Chief.
5. Fishing vessels authorized by Fishing Permits signed by
the local Fishery Officer are allowed to be at sea day and night,
but they are not allowed at night to be within ten miles of the
entrance to any defended port.
6. Special local regulations are being issued as far as
necessary for defended areas and ports.
Notes on the Above.
Fishing vessels are only to include bona fide professional
fishing craft. Amateurs and pleasure craft out fishing are not
to be regarded as coming under paragraph 5. Doubtful cases
are to be referred for permits to the nearest Divisional Coast
Watching Officer.
Amateur Boat Owners will obtain pleasure craft permits as
directed in paragraph 1, and will be subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.
Hired Boats. — Subject to paragraph 1, owners may let out
small rowing and sailing boats on hire to parties for whom they
are prepared to be responsible. Such hired-out boats shall be
strictly subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.
Defended Ports comprise Plymouth, Falmouth, Milford
haven, Cardiff and Barry, and Swansea.
Fishery officer means an officer of the Local Sea Fisheries
Committee within whose area the fishing port in question lies,
or other Fishery Officer duly authorized for this purpose.
Permits may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of
the Divisional Coast Watching Officer or Fishery Officer
concerned.
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Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
publication of No. 536 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to
severe penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners is
liable to result in the detection of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department,
Admiralty, London,
27th October, 1915.
No. 443.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1015 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, SOUTH COAST.
Former Notices.— Nos. 667* and 979 of 1915; hereby cancelled.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consohdation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regu-
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lations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force: —
(1) Beachy Head to St. Albans Head — Regulations
REGARDING TRADING, FiSHING, AND PLEASURE CrAFT.
1. Area A. — Enclosed by a line from Beachy Head to
Owers Light-vessel to Boulder Bank buoy, thence north-west
(true) to the Portsmouth Defence area.
Area B. — Enclosed by a line from Culver cliff to a point 3
miles east (true) of Culver cliff, thence within the 3-mile limit
to a point 3 miles south (true) of Freshwater Gate, thence to
Freshwater Gate.
Area C. — Enclosed by a line joining Christchurch head to
St. Albans head.
2. The term craft as used herein includes ships, barges,
boats and vessels of all descriptions, *and the orders apply to all
fishing and pleasure craft.
3 . No craft are to go out in specified areas between sunset
and sunrise.
4. All craft from places within these areas are to be on
shore or back in their harbour half an hour after sunset.
5 . No craft are to put to sea during fog or thick weather,
and any caught at sea by fog, etc., are to return to shore or
harbour at once, if possible.
6 . Craft unable to return to harbour owing to failing wind
or fog, etc., are to anchor and show the regulation anchor lights
at night. No bright lights permitted.
7 . Fishing is permitted by all bona fide fishermen in saihng
craft, provided they are in possession of a permit which can be
obtained from their District Fishery Officers. When applying
for these permits they are to state the port from which they
intend to work and this will be entered on the permit.
8. All fishing craft mentioned in paragraph 7 above must
carry either their permit number or their registered number
painted on each bow in figures not less than 12 inches in height.
9. Fishing is absolutely prohibited for all steam fishing
vessels.
10. Craft found after dark in the areas detailed in para-
graph 1 above are liable to be fired upon.
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11. No craft are to proceed to sea with any petrol, motor
oil, heavy oil, etc., on board with the exception that: —
(i) Traders and all other craft may carry oil, petrol, motor
spirit, etc., in bulk, barrels, or as stores for the equip-
ment or navigation of the vessel, provided that the
goods are properly pre-entered and that clearance is
obtained from the Customs Official in accordance
with the Customs War Powers Act, 1915, paragraphs
1 to 3.
(ii) Sailing vessels may not have on board a quantity of
petrol, motor spirit, benzine, paraffin, petroleum, or
similar substances, exceeding 2 gallons.
12. Owners of motor craft, pleasure craft, and small craft
of all descriptions, are to supply to the Coastguard Officer of
the District lists of all their boats and vessels which they may
place afloat, and they are to obtain from him permits for them.
Without such permits these craft are not to be used. The
number of the permit is to be painted on each bow in figures
not less than 12 inches in height.
13. Motor craft, pleasure craft, and small craft of all
descriptions are not to proceed outside of their ports, creeks or
rivers, during the hours of official day, unless in possession of a
permit which may be obtained from a Customs Official on per-
sonal application, or (in places where there is no Customs
Official) from the Coastguard Officer of that district.
14. The areas within which pleasure craft with permits
may move during daylight are as follows, and they are forbidden
to move in any other areas: —
Newhaven: Within one mile of occulting light at entrance.
Brighton and Hove: Within one mile of fixed light on
western pier.
New Shoreham: Within one mile of high occulting light.
Worthing: Within one mile of fixed light on pier.
Littlehampton : Within one mile of fixed red light at
entrance.
Bognor: Within one mile of green fishing light.
Sandown bay: Inside the line joining Culver cliff and
Dunnose head.
Ventnor : Within one mile of Ventnor pier.
Christchurch : Inside the entrance to Christchurch harbour.
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Christchurch head to Sandbanks: Within 400 yards of low
water-mark.
Poole harbour: Within the line joining North and South
Havens.
Studland bay: From opposite Studland village to the Old
Breakwater within 400 yards of low water-mark.
Swanage bay: To the west of the line joining Ballard and
Pevarill points.
15. No excursion traffic is allow except with the written
permission of the Commander in Chief, to be obtained for the
season in regard to standing excursions, and on each occasion
for special excursions.
16. Nothing in these orders shall affect the standing orders
relating to the Defence Areas at Newhaven, Portsmouth and
Poole.
(2) Newhaven — Closing of the Port.
The Port of Newhaven is closed to all merchant vessels
other than those employed on Government Service, and those
which have previously obtained special permission to enter from
the Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Newhaven.
(3) Portland Harbour approach — Restriction of
Traffic.
Caution.
(i) No vessel or boats of any description are to move in
the area north of a line joining Portland Bill with St. Albans
head, by day or night, unless proceeding into Weymouth
anchorage.
(ii) No vessels or boats of any description are to move i i
the area north of a ^ine joining Portland Bill with Hopes Nose
between sunset and sunrise.
No vessels or boats of any description are to put to sea in
this prohibited area during fog, and any caught at sea by fog
are to return to shore or harbour at once.
Vessels or boats found in this area after dark are liable to
be fired upon.
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Note.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a republication of
Nos. 667 and 979 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regu-
lations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to
severe penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 27th October, 1915.
No. 444.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1016 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND, EAST COAST AND ORKNEY ISLANDS.
Pilotage and Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 978 of 1915; hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
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Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty and are now in force: —
Pilotage is compulsory at the following ports for all vessels
(including fishing vessels) which have a draught of over eight
feet, and it is highly dangerous for any vessel to enter or leave
such ports without a pilot. Fishing and other small vessels
having a draught of over eight feet are to assemble at the
Pilotage stations and will be conducted into and out of port in
groups.
(1) Firth of Forth. All incoming merchant vessels are
only permitted to enter the Firth of Forth when they have
sufficient daylight to enable them to reach Inchkeith before the
close of " official day," which is notified in the Public Traffic
Regulations for the Firth of Forth.
Vessels must pass between the Isle of May and Anstruther
Wester, thence they must steer a course so as to pass two miles
south of Elie ness, and thence direct for Kinghorn ness.
Vessels are warned that, after having entered the Firth of
Forth, they must on no account pass to the southward of a line
joining the north point of the Isle of May and Kinghorn ness,
until the longtitude of 3° West, when course may be shaped for
the centre of North channel.
On approaching Inchkeith, the pilot vessel in the North
channel is to be closed and a pilot embarked.
Merchant vessels approaching the Firth of Forth from the
southward are permitted to keep close to the shore until Barns
ness is reached, when course should be shaped for the Isle of
May, so as to pass between the Isle of May and Anstruther
Wester.
No merchant or fishing vessel is permitted to enter the
Firth of Forth between the Isle of May and the south shore of
the Forth.
Merchant vessels approaching the Firth of Forth during
the hours of darkness are to maintain a steady course and speed,
and are to so arrange their speed that they shall not reach the
Isle of May before daylight and thus will avoid having to reduce
speed or stop in the vicinity of the Isle of May, where they may
render themselves liable to be fired upon by shore batteries or
patrol vessels.
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No merchant or fishing vessel is permitted to be at an
anchorage, during the hours of ''official night," between Inch-
keith and a line drawn from Barns ness to North Carr rock
(which line is to be considered the eastern limit of the Firth of
Forth), unless directed to anchor by the orders of a patrol vessel.
The above orders apply to vessels proceeding to any port
in the Firth of Forth, whether to the eastward of Inchkeith or
not.
Outward bound vessels must steer to pass the longtitude of
3° W. in latitude 56° 06' 30'' N., thence shape course to pass 2
miles south of Elie ness and between Anstruther Wester and the
Isle of May.
(2) Moray Firth. All vessels bound to Cromarty or
Inverness must call for a pilot at Wick or Burghead.
Outgoing vessels are to discharge their pilots at one or the
other of these places.
It is dangerous for any vessel to be under way to the south-
westward of a line joining Findhorn and Tarbet ness without a
pilot.
No vessels of any description other than H.M. Ships and
Auxiliaries are to be under weigh between sunset and sunrise
in the waters contained between a line drawn from Tarbet ness
to Findhorn, and a line drawn from Fort George to Chanonry
point.
(3) ScAPA Flow. All entrances are dangerous and entry
is absolutely prohibited by any of them except as provided in
succeeding paragraphs.
Examination services have been established in the entrances
to Hoxa and Hoy sounds; vessels wishing to enter must commun-
icate with the Examination vessel and follow the instructions
received from her very carefully.
No vessel is permitted to approach the entrance to Hoxa
sound within a radius of 5 miles under any circumstances
whatever, except when actually bound to Scapa Flow. Vessels
bound to Kirkwall should proceed direct to that port.
The only vessels permitted to enter Hoy sound from the
westward are those bound for Stromness; vessels cannot enter
Scapa Flow from Stromness.
Vessels are not permitted to enter Hoxa or Hoy sounds by
night.
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Passage through Cantick sound is entirely prohibited.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-publica-
tion of No. 978 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regula-
tions, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regu-
lations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 27th October, 1915.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
No. 445.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1017 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, EAST COAST.
River Humber — Pilotage Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 862 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations with regard to Pilotage of the River Humber, have
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been made by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and
are now in force: —
1 . All pilotage certificates granted to masters and mates for
the whole or any part of the Humber Pilotage district are
suspended and further all vessels (irrespective of draught, size,
or nationality, but with the exception of those provided for in
paragraph 2) bound to or from any place on the Humber must
be conducted by licensed pilots over the whole or any part of
the waters between Hull and the Outer Pilotage station of the
Humber Pilotage district, which, until further notice, will be
situated in the neighborhood of the Bull light-vessel.
2. In the case of lighter inter-dock traffic and of small
British vessels engaged in local trade above Immingham,
pilotage by licensed pilots is not compulsory.
3. During the hours of official night, and during fog with
visibility of less than half a mile, no traffic is permitted to move
on the Humber below Paull point; also when these conditions
prevail no vessel should enter or remain within a radius of five
miles from Spurn light- vessel.
4. A vessel should not approach the Humber unless there is
sufficient time available to enable such vessel to obtain a pilot
and to arrive at her destination, or at a position in which she
is permitted to anchor, before the commencement of official
night.
5. No vessel should anchor whilst awaiting a pilot.
6. Vessels when leaving the Humber must proceed direct to
sea. Should it be necessary to wait for the weather to moderate
or clear, they must remain inside the river at an authorized
anchorage.
The pilot lobbies will be notified when the existence of fog
outside the river is known.
7. A pilot should not board a vessel unless there is sufficient
time available to enable such vessel to arrive at her destination,
or at a position in which she is permitted to anchor, before the
commencement of official night. The latest time at which the
Pilot cutter stationed at the Bull light-vessel should board
inward-bound vessels is one hour before the commencement of
official night.
Vessels bound outward should not pass Hawkins point later
than 45 minutes before the coromencement of official night.
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8. All vessels proceeding into or out of the Humber must
be navigated by way of Hawke and Sunk roads passing to the
northward of the Bull light-vessel, except those outward-bound
from Grimsby, which may cross the Middle shoal leaving the
Middle hght-vessel on the starboard hand, but they must pass
at once into the channel north of the Middle after rounding the
Hght-vessel.
Note. — The five-fathom channel through the Sunk and
Hawke roads is very narrow at the western entrance and also at
a point north of the Middle light- vessel; deep-draught vessels
steaming against the tide when approaching the buoys marking
these portions of the channel should endeavour to avoid passing
others between them by easing engines to allow ships with the
tide under them to get through first. Smaller vessels outward-
bound should pass close to the southward of the buoys marking
the south side, and those inward-bound close to the northward
of the buoys marking the north side, of the narrow portions of
the channel, provided always that their draught of water and the
state of the tide will admit.
8a. Sailing vessels of 50 tons register and upwards when
entering or leaving the Humber must be towed through Hawke
road. Should tugs not be available, inward-bound vessels may
anchor north-westward of the No. 2 Lower Middle light-float at
a distance of not more than IJ^ miles from it, but they must not
bring the before-mentioned light-float to bear to the southward
of 128° (S. 36° E. Mag.)
9. Small craft to and from Grimsby up river are allowed to
navigate southward of the Burcom, provided they pass into and
out of the main channel to the eastward of No. 6 Upper Burcom
B.W.V.S. buoy. They are exempted from communicating with
the Examination steamer, but all other vessels leaving Grimsby
and passing up the river outside the Burcom must do so.
10. No merchant vessel, except as provided for in paragraphs
8a and 16, shall anchor to the northward of the line of the
Killingholme leading lights or to the eastward of a line drawn
from the Middle light-vessel through No. 4 light-float and pro-
longed to the Lincolnshire shore, or within l}/^ cables of any
of the Admiralty mooring buoys. Anchorage is prohibited for
all vessels between two imaginary lines: —
(1) Joining Stone creek Coast Guard flagstaff and the
eastern extremity of the eastern jetty at Immingham.
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(2) Joining the riverward beacon of the two centre measured
mile beacons on Sunk island and the northernmost of
two clumps shown southward of Stallingborough on
Admiralty Chart No. 109. The latter Hne passes
through the position of No. 6 Upper Burcom buoy.
Merchant vessels are not to anchor without special permis-
sion between the before-mentioned prohibited anchorage area
and the line of transit of the eastern measured mile beacons on
Sunk island produced to the Lincolnshire shore.
1 1 . No vessel must approach within a quarter of a mile of
the boom defence or within three cables of any of H.M. Ships
at anchor in the Humber provided the depth of water and cir-
cumstances of navigation will admit of keeping this distance.
12 . Vessels at anchor in or above Hull Road and in the part
of the river that lies between Immingham and Cleethorpes are
to exhibit the ordinary riding lights, but reduced so as not to be
visible at a distance greater than half a mile. They are to show
no other lights of any description. Vessels anchored in any
other part of the river or secured in any docks or alongside any
wharf or pier are to show no lights of any description. Dredgers
may be permitted to work at Hull at night provided all their
hghts are extinguished within half an hour of issue of the
general order "Out Lights."
13. No tug is permitted to tow more than three craft a
one time through a gateway of the boom defence. Owners of
tugs may apply to the Humber Conservancy Board for pilot
licences for the masters of their vessels which will enable them
to pilot their own vessels and river craft comprising their tow
(in certain parts of the river). The number of craft towed will
be restricted according to the power of the tug.
14. Humber Rule No. 18 is to be strictly enforced. No
sound signals other than navigation signals authorized by the
Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea, and by Humber
Rules Nos. 14 to 16 (inclusive) at all times of the day or night,
and No. 17 during the day only, are on any account to be used
by vessels in any part of the Humber, the Old Harbour at Hull,
or within any of the docks at Hull, Immingham or Grimsby.
15. Owners of small vessels plying in the vicinity of the
Humber are instructed not to paint their craft light grey, and
are hereby directed to have any vessels so coloured re-painted.
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They are warned that small vessels painted grey run a risk of
being fired upon in mistake for submarines. Vessels painted
black run the least risk.
REGULATIONS AFFECTING SMALL CRAFT JN THE VICINTIY OF
CLEETHORPES.
16. Pleasure boats may ply for hire at Cleethorpes only
between the eastern and western sewer outfall beacons, and
must keep within a distance of one mile from the shore. Small
vessels may anchor ofif Cleethorpes southward of the prohibited
anchorage area shown on Admiralty chart No. 109 and shore-
wards of the 2 fathom contour line. No vessel is allowed to
shrimp or trawl between Grimsby docks entrance and a line
drawn across the river three miles below it. Notwithstanding
anything in these orders rowing boats may pass along the shore
at Cleethorpes, but they must keep within 400 yards of the
high water-mark of spring tides.
EXCURSIONS BY WATER.
17. Excursions by water are limited to the River Humber
above Hull, and Rivers Ouse and Trent. Excursion steamers
will not be allowed to ply without a permit from the Admiralty
Port Officer, Dock Offices, Immingham, and in no case are they
to pass to the eastward of an imaginary line joining Victoria
Dock entrance, Hull, and the East beacon on Skitter ness.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a republica-
tion of No. 862 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regula-
tions.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
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Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 27th October, 1915.
No. 446.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1021 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, SOUTHEAST COAST.
North Foreland to Beachy Head — Regulations respecting
Yachts and Pleasure Boats.
Former Notice. — No. 652 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force: —
I. — North Foreland to South Foreland.
1. All Yachts and Pleasure Boats are to keep within a
distance of half a mile from the shore, except when in the waters
between Ramsgate and Deal, when they are to keep inside a line
joining North Foreland and Old Stairs bay.
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2. Yachts and Boats plying for hire must be duly licensed,
and are not to leave the shore without a competent boatman in
charge. In places where licenses are not granted by the Local
Authorities a permit must be obtained from the Senior Naval
Oflficer, Ramsgate (see paragraph 3).
3. Private Yachts and Boats are not allowed to cruise in
these waters without a permit from the Senior Naval Officer,
Ramsgate. (When applying for a permit state name and
address of owner, and name and description of craft.)
4. No Yachts or Pleasure Boats are to cruise at night, —
i.e., between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
5. Yachts and Pleasure Boats are strictly forbidden to go
alongside or communicate with any vessel in the Downs.
6. Yachts and Pleasure Boats embarking or disembarking
passengers at Ramsgate harbour are to use the steps at inner
end of West pier, and are to keep to the Westward of a line
joining outer extremity of East pier and West gate of basin.
When H.M. Vessels are entering or leaving harbour. Yachts
and Pleasure Boats are to keep clear of the er trance.
II. — South Foreland to Be achy Head.
1. All Yachts and Pleasure Boats plying for hire between
Beachy Head and St. Margaret's bay are only allowed to do so
by day. They must be supplied with a permit signed by the
Chief of the Local Police, and they are to keep within a distance
of one mile from the shore. They are to be at their moorings
at night — i.e., between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
2. Yachts and Pleasure Boats are not allowed to leave
shore without a competent boatman in charge and are forbidden
to go alongside or communicate with any vessel lying off shore.
3. Dover Harbour being a fortified area is subject to
special regulations.
4. Yachts and Pleasure Boats are forbidden to enter or
leave Folkestone harbour. Boats plying for hire from Folke-
stone beach may do so subject to paragraphs 1 and 2, but must
keep west of the entrance of Folkestone harbour.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
publication of No. 652 of 1915.
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Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failing to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners is
liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 28th October, 1915.
No. 447.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1022 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, EAST COAST.
Yarmouth Roads — Restriction of Navigation.
Former Notice. — No. 45 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Position.— Yarmouth roads, lat. 52° 36' N., long. 1° 45' E.
Caution. — Mariners are hereby warned that, under the
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the
following Regulation has been made by the Lords Commis-
sioners of the Admiralty, and is now in force: —
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862 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
All vessels, other than open boats, are forbidden to be under
way in Great Yarmouth Roads between one hour after sunset
and haK an hour before sunrise, until further notice.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a republica-
tion of No. 45 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 28th October, 1915.
Hydrographer.
No. 448.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1023 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, EAST COAST.
River Tyne Boom Defence — Entrance Signals and
Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 691 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Notice is hereby given that the undermentioned regulations
have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
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in regard to the Boom Defence of the River Tyne, under the
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, and
will remain in force until further Notice: —
The following signals will be displayed to indicate that the
Boom is open to traffic: —
By Day 2 Black Balls, vertical.
By Night 2 White Lights, vertical.
The above signals will be hoisted on board H.M.S. Satellite
and at the following Distant Signal Stations:—
(a) For Incoming Traffic. — At the Lighthouse on the end
of the North Arm of the Breakwater.
(6) For Outgoing Traffic. — ^At Ballast Hill. Shipping at
Dunstan and Tyne docks should ascertain by tele-
phone from H.M.S. Satellite whether they can proceed
down river. A telephone for this purpose is kept at
the Staith Master's ofl&ce, Dunstan, and at the Dock
Master's office, Tyne docks.
The absence of these signals will denote that the Boom is
closed to traffic.
Vessels entering or leaving the Tyne, after passing the
Pier Heads when bound inwards, and after passing Hay Hole
point when bound outwards, are to so regulate their speed that
until the line of the Boom is passed they shall not come within
a distance of 200 yards from their stem to the stern of the next
vessel ahead proceeding in the same direction. Whilst navi-
gating between Hay Hole point and the Pier Heads, no vessel
should attempt to over-haul and pass ahead of another vessel
proceeding in the same direction.
When crossing the line of the Boom, all vessels are to
preserve a mid-channel course as far as is consistent with safe
navigation. Vessels of 25 feet draught and above are to stop
their engines when crossing the line of the Boom at or about the
time of low water.
Incoming and outgoing vessels must not cross the line of
the Boom at the same time. Vessels proceeding against the
tidal stream must so regulate their speed that any vessels pro-
ceeding with the tide shall first pass the obstruction.
With the above exceptions, the Rules and Regulations for
the navigation of the Tyne are to be adhered to.
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Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a republica-
tion of No. 691 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute and offence against those Regula-
tions.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 28th October, 1915.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
No. 449.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1024 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND, WEST COAST— HEBRIDES, LEWIS.
Stornoway Harbour — Closed by Night.
Former Notice. — No. 890 of 1915; hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force : —
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Stornoway harbour is closed from one hour after sunset to
one hour before sunrise.
All vessels, with the exception of local boats, arriving
during the night, should anchor outside until one hour before
sunrise, reporting to the Guard vessel off the port before
attempting to enter the harbour.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
pubHcation of No. 890 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 28th October, 1915.
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Department of the Secretary of State, Canada:
No. 450.
The London Gazette, 29th October, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1025 of the year 1915.
IRELAND, SOUTH COAST.
Former Notices. — Nos. 475* and 543 of 1915; hereby cancelled.
(l) Port of Queenstown — Regulations with Regard to
Traffic.
Obstructions have been placed in Queenstown harbour, and
Mariners are hereby warned that under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioner of the
Admiralty and are now in force: —
1. Two Trawlers are moored midway between Corkbeg and
the easternmost point of Spike island. Pilotage is compulsory
for aU vessels without exception between the Examination
anchorage and the outer Man-of-War anchorage and vice versa.
All vessels shall pass between these Trawlers steering a course
directly up and down the harbour. No vessels shall pass each
other when approaching or passing between the Trawlers.
Outward-bound vessels will in all instances give way to those
inward-bound, the speed of vessels when approaching or passing
between the Trawlers shall not exceed 10 knots.
2. The passage between Spike island and Ringaskiddy
poinlt is closed, and no vessel shall approach the area bounded
on the south by a line drawn between Golden rock and the
southernmost point of Spike island.
3. No vessels shall use the channels between Haulbowline
and Spike island east of Rocky island or west of the Military
pier on Spike island.
4. Vessels infringing these orders expose themselves to
grave danger and are liable to be fired upon.
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(2) Bal'try, Kenmare and Dunmanus Bays — Regulations
RESPECTING YaCHTS AND PLEASURE CrAFT.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the
Realm (ConsoHdation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force: —
1. Yachts and other pleasure craft are not allowed to cross
the line in Bantry bay drawn from Sheep head to Dursey head,
nor to cross the line in Kenmare bay from Cod head to Bolus
head, nor to cross the line in Dunmanus bay from Sheep head to
Three Castle head.
2. No Regatta shall be held without permission in writing
from the Senior Naval Officer, Castletownbere. This applies
to the coast from Mizzenhead to Sybil point.
3. No excursion steamer shall run without permission in
writing from the Senior Naval Officer, Castletownbere. This
applies to the coast from Mizzen head to Sybil point.
4. The directions as to no craft being under way in the
defended port of Berehaven during official night are to be
strictly adhered to.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
pubhcation of Nos. 475 and 543 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (ConsoHdation)
Regulations, 1914, and failing to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to
severe penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
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Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 28th October, 1915.
No. 451.
The London Gazette, 2nd November, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1026 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND, WEST COAST.
Firth of Clyde — Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 651 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Portion.— Dunoon bank, lat. 55° 56Ji' N., long. 4° 543^'
W.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty, and are now in force: —
Vessels entering or leaving the Clyde must pass between
two Trawlers, situated as undermentioned, which mark the
gateway in the obstruction that now exists between Cloch point
and Dunoon.
(a) Eastern Trawler:
Position. — On east side of Dunoon bank at a distance of 8
cables and 66 yards, 281° N. 61° W. Mag.), from
Cloch Lighthouse.
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Description. — The hull of this vessel is painted red.
Fog-signal. — The vessel will sound on her steam whistle
four blasts every two minutes thus ( — — ),
alternately with the fog-signal sounded by the western
Trawler.
CLYDE.
Signals displayed by
(jate^Jhips
Gabzopento
Jnward Traffic.
Gate open to
Odtvjdfrf Traff/c
6atQ.Clo5ed.
wuw
DAY
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!^
^wUw
NIGHT
Red f/g/its are shown thu^
Orean
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(b) Western Trawler:
Position. — On west side of Dunoon bank, at a distance of
one cable, 272° (N. 70° W. Mag.), from the eastern
Trawler.
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Description. — The hull of this vessel is painted green.
Fog-signal. — The vessel will sound on her steam whistle
three long blasts every two minutes, alternately with
the fog signal sounded by the eastern Trawler.
The above-mentioned gate Trawlers will display signals, as
shown on the accompanying diagram, to indicate whether the
gate is open to inward or outward bound traffic or whether the
gate is closed.
A trawler with hull painted black is moored a short distance
to the northward of the gate Trawlers, and on the western side
of the passage.
No vessels are to approach to within a distance of half a
mile of the gateway until the special signals are hoisted indicating
that the passage is open for them; neither are inward-bound
vessels to approach within this distance when the signals are
displayed for outward-bound vessels, and vice versa.
Speed must not exceed 10 knots, and vessels are cautioned
to keep a mid-channel course when passing through the gate-way.
Outward-bound vessels are to approach the gateway on a
196° (S. 34° W. Mag.) course, leaving the black and white
chequered Lightbuoy with occulting red light, situated three
quarters of a mile 27° (N. 45° E. Mag.) from the gateway, on
their port hand.
Similarly, inward-bound vessels must steer to the eastward
for the Examination anchorage and Kempoch point, as soon as
they have passed clear of the gateway.
Variation. — 18° W.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
pubHcation of No. 651 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
War Documents. 871
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Charts temporarily affected. — No. 2131, Arran island to
Gare Loch.
No. 2159, Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 29th October, 1915.
No. 452.
Extra Canada Gazette, 2nd November, 1915.
Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
commodities.
P.C. 2551.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Saturday, the 30th day of October, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council, under
and in virtue of the provisions of sections 242 and 291 of The
Customs Act, is pleased to order and it is hereby ordered, that the
872 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
exportation of the following goods be prohibited from Canada
to foreign destinations in Europe other than France, Russia,
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, viz.: —
All is manufactures and products of cotton except cotton
waste which remains prohibited to all foreign destinations and
cotton lace;
Furs dressed or undressed and manufactures thereof.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerkof the Privy Council.
No. 453.
Order in Council providing that publications infringing on the
Order in Council establishing the press censorship
may be excluded from the mails.
P. .C 2519.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
SATURDAY, THE 30th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council,
under and in virtue of the provisions of Section 6 of the War
Measures Act, 1914, is pleased to make and doth hereby make
the following Orders and Regulations respecting the prohibition
in Canada of newspapers, pamphlets, tracts, letters, writings or
periodicals, calculated to be or that might be directly or indirectly
useful to the enemy or containing articles, correspondence,
news or information bearing directly or indirectly on the present
war and of the nature or containing material of the nature
War Documents. • 873
prohibited by Order in Council of the 10th day of June, 1915/
or of any other Order in Council, now passed or hereafter
passed : —
1. The word ''Minister" wherever used herein shall mean
the Postmaster General or Acting Postmaster General of
Canada.
2. The Minister or anyone authorized by him, may in
respect of any newspaper, tract, writing, letter or periodical
passing through or dealt with in any way in the mails of Canada,
ascertain the contents of same, for the purpose of enabling the
said Minister to effectually carry out and enforce the provisions
of the Order in Council of the 6th day of November, 1914.^
Moreover, provided the Secretary of State upon the authority
of the Attorney General of Canada, certifies under his hand to
the Minister that an article or articles, letter, communication,
report, or news, contravening the Order in Council of the 10th
day of June, 1915, has appeared in any newspaper or publication
or is in the habit of appearing in such newspaper or publication,
upon receipt of such Certificate the Minister shall proceed
against such newspaper or publication under the provisions of
Clauses 1 and 2 of the said Order in Council of the 6th day of
November, 1914, and thereafter such newspaper or publication
and all persons concerned in the publication of the same shall
be subject to the provisions of and liable to the penalties pro-
vided by such Order in Council, until such time as the said Cer-
tificate to the Minister is revoked by the Secretary of State on
the authority of the Attorney General of Canada.
3. The Minister may appoint a Chief Mail Censor for
Canada, who shall have charge under the said Minister of the
carrying out of the provisions of this Order in Council and of
the Order in Council of the 6th day of November, 1914.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
ip. 443. «p. 156.
874 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 454.
Order in Council providing for further Mobilization of the
Overseas Forces.
P. C. 2559.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Comicil, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 30th October, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, by the Minister of Militia and Defence, dated 28th
October, 1915, representing that by an Order in Council (P.C.
2067) dated 6th August, 1914,^ Your Royal Highnes.^ . in view
of the state of war existing between the Unitec^ Kingdor i and the
Dominions, Colonies and Dependencies of the British Empire,
on the one side, and Germany, on the other side, creating a
menace to the well being and integrity of the Empire, declared
it to be desirable to mobilize Militia Units of such effective
strength, as might from time to time be determined by Your
Royal Highness in Council, such units to be composed of Officers
and men who are willing to volunteer for Overseas Service under
the British Crown.
The Minister further represents that by Orders in Council
dated respectively 7th November, 1914,^ (P. C. 2831) and 8th
July, 1915, (P. C. 1593)^ he was authorized to raise, equip and
send Overseas for the purpose aforesaid, Officers and men not
exceeding One Hundred and Fifty Thousand, including those
who have already been raised and equipped under authority of
the said Orders in Council, and including also those who have
been, or may hereafter, be raised for garrison and guard duties
in Canada.
The Minister further submits that in view of the recent
appeal issued by His Majesty, copy of which is appended, and
having regard to the necessities of the war, it is desirable to
increase the Canadian Forces for service Overseas.
>p.636. »p. 677. »p. 631.
War Documents. 875
The Minister, therefore, recommends that he be authorized
to raise, equip and send overseas for the purposes aforesaid,
officers and men not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand,
including those who have already been raised and equipped
under authority of the said Orders in Council, and including also
those who have been, or may hereafter, be raised for garrisons
and guard duties in Canada.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 455.
The London Gazette, 5th November, 1915.
[29353]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1037 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND NORTHEAST COAST, PENTLAND AND
MORAY FIRTHS.
Regulations with Regard to Traffic.
Former Notice.— No. 888 of 1915.*
The following regulations have been brought into force
with a view to safeguarding the interests of shipping in the
Pentland and Moray Firths: —
1. For the purposes of this Notice the area between the
Western entrance to the Pentland Firth and the Eastern
approaches to the Pentland and Moray Firths, has been divided
into three areas, A, B and C as indicated on the accompanying
portion of Chart No. 2.
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Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
2. No vessel, either British, Allied or Neutral, is to be under
way in the areas A and B from half an hour after sunset to half
an hour before sunrise.
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3. No Westbound vessel is to be under way in the area C
from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
War Documents. 877
4. Vessels proceeding to ports in the Moray Firth, in
addition to complying with clauses 2 and 3, should endeavour
to enter the Firth so as to arrive at their destinations not later
than half an hour after sunset. Should their destinations not
be arrived at by that time they are to anchor within 3 miles of
the shore, weather permitting, and remain at anchor until half
an hour before sunrise, when they may proceed to their
destinations.
5. Any vessel contravening the foregoing regulations will run
the gravest risk of being sunk.
Caution.
Neutral or Allied vessels are particularly warned that the
passage through the Pentland Firth presents very grave risks
to a Westbound vessel and are strongly advised not to take it.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
pubhcation of No. 888 of 1915.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 1st November, 1915.
No. 456.
The London Gazette, 6th November, 1915.
[29353]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1039 of the year 1915.
IRISH CHANNEI^NORTH CHANNEL.
Restriction of Navigation.
Former Notice. — No. 137 of 1915; hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regu-
878 Department of the Secretary cf State, Canada.
lations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty, and are now in force: —
The navigation and use of the undermentioned area is
entirely forbidden to all ships and vessels of every size and
nationality: —
Bounded on the northwest by a line joining (a) and (6) :
(a) Latitude 55° 22i' N., Longitude 6° 17' W.
(5) " 55° 3r N., " 6° 02' W.
Bounded on the southeast by a line joining (c) and (d) :
(c) Latitude 55° lOi' N., Longitude 5° 24^' W.
(d) " 55° 02' N., " 5° 40i' W.
Bounded on the southwest by a line joining (a) and (d).
Bounded on the northeast by a line joining (b) and (c).
All traffic wishing to proceed through the North Channel
must pass to the southward of Rathlin Island between sunrise
and sunset; no ship or vessel is to be within 4 miles of Rathlin
Island between sunset and sunrise.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-publica-
tion of No. 137 of 1915.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regula-
tions, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regula-
tions.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 1st November, 1915.
War Documents. 879
No. 457.
The London Gazette, 5th November, 1915.
[29353]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1041 of the year 1915.
ENGLISH CHANNEL, NORTH SEA, AND RIVERS
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
Pilotage and Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 909 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regula-
tions have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force: —
1 . All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound
from, and whilst navigating in the waters from, the Downs
Pilot Station to Gravesend or vice versa, must be conducted by
pilots licensed by the London Trinity House.
2. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound from,
and whilst navigating in the waters from, Gravesend to Great
Yarmouth, or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots licensed by
the London Trinity House.
3 . All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500 tons
gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the Channel
islands and not carrying passengers) whilst navigating in the
waters from Gravesend to London Bridge or vice versa, must be
conducted by pilots licensed by the London Trinity House.
4. The Trinity House Pilot Station at Dungeness having
been discontinued, pilotage is therefore not compulsory between
the Downs Pilot Station and Dungeness, except for ships bound
into or out of the Harbours of Dover and Folkestone.
*p. 775.
87169—23
880 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
II. Trinity House Pilot Stations have been established at
the undermentioned places, and merchant vessels not under
compulsion of pilotage are very strongly advised to take pilots: —
(a) The Downs, where ships proceeding north can obtain
pilots capable of piloting as far as Great Yarmouth,
and also pilots for the River Thames, and for Folkestone
and Dover harbours. The pilot steamers attached to
the Downs Station will cruise in the vicinity of a
position two miles southeast of Deal pier.
(6) Great Yarmouth, where ships from the North Sea
bound for the River Thames or the English Channel
can obtain pilots capable of piloting as far as the Downs.
The Pilot Steamer attached to the Great Yarmouth Station
will cruise between the Gorton Light-vessel and the South
Scroby buoy.
(c) The Sunk Light- Vessel, where ships crossing the
North Sea between the parallels of 51°40' and 51°54'
North Latitude, but no others, can obtain pilots for the
River Thames and the Downs.
{d) Pilots can also be obtained at London and Harwich
for the Downs and Great Yarmouth (including the
River Thames and approaches.)
Note. — The pilots referred to in this Notice are the pilots
licensed by the London Trinity House and no others.
III. Rivers Thames and Medway. — All traffic into and
out of the River Thames must pass through the Edinburgh
Channels, or through the Black Deep south of the Knock John
and Knob Light-buoys, and through the Oaze Deep, until
further notice.
No vessels are to remain under way in the above-mentioned
Channels between Chapman Lighthouse on the west, and the
Sunk Head Light-buoy or a line joining the positions of the
South Long Sand and East Shingle buoys, on the east, between
the hours of 7 p.m. and 4.30 a.m.
Vessels at anchor within these limits must not exhibit any
lights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 4.30 a.m.
AU other Channels are closed to navigation.
2. Coasting vessels are not to be under way nor exhibit any
lights in the East Swin or Wallet between sunset and sunrise.
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3. Cruising of yachts and pleasure craft is prohibited in the
estuaries of the Thames, Medway, Colne, Blackwater, Crouch
and Roach, and adjacent rivers and creeks.
Fishing vessels are governed by the terms of the Notices
issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
publication of No. 909 of 1915, with amendments to Section III.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 1st November, 1915.
No. 458.
Order in Council providing for leave of absence of Civil Servants
enlisting for Overseas Service.
P. C. 2553.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 1st November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had under
consideration the attached report of the Sub-Committee of the
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882 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Privy Council to whom was referred the matter therein
mentioned.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable Sir Robert Laird Borden, the Prime Minister,
advise that the following practice be followed with respect to
persons employed in the Civil Service who may desire to enlist
in His Majesty's Forces for service overseas: —
1 . The Head of any Department should give leave of
absence with salary only to persons whose positions need not
be filled during their absence and whose absence during the
period of the war will not prejudice the public service. In
granting leave of absence in any such cases the Minister should
follow the principle of deducting from the pay of any person so
enlisting the amount of his military pay during the period
covered by such leave of absence.
2. In all other cases the Minister should make a recom-
mendation to Council in order that necessary authority may be
obtained for granting leave of absence on such terms and condi-
tions as the Governor in Council may determine.
3. Leave of absence with either full or partial pay shall
not be granted to any person employed in the Civil Service
unless he was so employed at the outbreak of the war.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
To the Governor General in Cmmdl.
Your Committee to whom was referred the question of
leave of absence to Civil Servants who desire to enlist, having
considered the subject, beg leave to report as follows: —
1 . We consider that the Minister of a Department should
not allow those Civil Servants to enlist on existing terms as to
pay, whose positions it will be necessary to fill during their
absence.
2. Those cases where in order to keep abreast of the work
of the Department interested it will be necessary to provide
substitutes should be referred to the Governor in Council, for
action.
, War Documents. 883
3 . Only those who were Civil Servants at the outbreak of
the war should be granted leave of absence with pay.
The Committee consider that in determining who should
be granted leave of absence for overseas service the Ministers
should be guided by a man's previous military training and the
special qualifications for which his services are required.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
W. J. ROCHE,
CHAS. J. DOHERTY,
TH. CHASE-CASGRAIN.
Ottawa, Oct. 22, 1915.
No. 459.
Order in Council revoking the Order in Council of 28th January,
1915, and appointing the Secretary of State in lieu of the
Minister of Justice to administer the Order in
Council of 24th September, 1914.
P. C. 2073.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 1st November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a memorandum from the Secretary of State, dated 1st Septem-
ber, 1915, referring to an Order in Council, dated 24th September
1914\ passed under and by virtue of the provisions of Section 6
of the War Measures Act, 1914, making orders and regulations
respecting the transmission and reception of telegraph and
telephone messages; also to an Order in Council, dated the 28th
January, 1915^, providing that the Minister of Justice be
appointed and designated as the Minister referred to in the
aforesaid Order in Council of the 24th September, 1914, to
exercise the powers conferred by the said Order, and authorizing
the Deputy Minister of Justice to exercise the powers of the
ip. 563. 2p. 594.
884 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Minister under the said Order in the absence of the Minister;
and also to an Order in Council, dated the 10th June, 1915,^
authorizing the Secretary of State of Canada to appoint a
person to be censor of writings, copy of matter printed or the
publications issued at any printing house.
The Minister reports that in the administration of the
aforesaid Order authorizing the appointment of a censor it has
been found necessary to issue instructions to telephone and
telegraph companies at unforeseen times and in a manner
requiring urgency. It would consequently appear to be advis-
able, that instead of being placed under separate administration
these services should be under the one head.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that the aforesaid
Order in Council of the 28th January, 1915, be revoked and
th,at with reference to the Order in Council of the 24th Septem-
ber, 1914, conferring powers upon a Minister with respect to
telegraphs and telephones in connection with the war, the
Secretary of State of Canada be appointed and designated as
the Minister to exercise the powers conferred by the said Order,
and that the Under-Secretary of State be appointed to exercise
the powers of the said order in the absence of the Minister.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 460.
Supplement to The London Gazette, 2nd November, 1915 — 3rd
[29349] November, 1915.
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Exportation of
Certain Commodities and amending the
Proclamation of 28th July, 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 3rd
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation or
>p. 443. *App. p. 182.
War Documents. 885
Order in Council made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in
recital, may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to
by an Order made by the Lords of the Council on the recom-
mendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
may whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to, whilst
a state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of the
Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day of
July, 1915,^ and made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, and Section 1 of the Exportation of
Arms Act, 1900, and Section 1 of the Customs (Exportation
Prohibition) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United King-
dom of certain articles to certain or all destinations was pro-
hibited :
And, Whereas, by subsequent Orders of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particulars: —
And, Whereas, there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect : —
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council,
should be further amended by making the following amend-
ments in and additions to the same: —
(1) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations:
Cinchona bark, quinine and its salts;
Metal cylinders such as are used for containing compressed
oxygen or hydrogen.
(2) That the exportation of " Aluminium, manufactures
of aluminium, and alloys of aluminium," which is already
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates, should be prohibited to all
destinations.
(3) That the heading '' Oil, blast furnace (except creosote
and creosote oil)," in the list of goods the exportation of which
is proh ibited to all destinations abroad other than British
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886 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Possessions and Protectorates should be deleted, and there be
inserted in the list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited
to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and
Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except through Baltic
ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, the heading " Creosote and
creosote oils (including blast furnace oil) except wood tar oil
(the exportation of which is already prohibited to all destinations
abroad other than British Possessions and Protectorates.)"
(4) That the heading " Woollen and worsted cloth suitable
for uniform clothing, not including women's dress stuffs or
cloth, with pattern," in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates should be deleted, and there be
inserted in the list of goods the exportation of which is pro-
hibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Mediter-
ranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, the heading
"Cloth of all kinds manufactured of wool or hair (except khaki
woollen cloth, the exportation of which is already prohibited to
aU destinations.")
(5) That the heading " Herrings, cured or salted, in
barrels or cases, including dry salted herrings and herrings in
brine," in the list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited
to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and
Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except through Baltic
ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should be deleted, and there
be substituted therefor the heading " Fish of all kinds, whether
cured, salted or fresh."
(6) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Med-
iterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal: —
Arrowroot.
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all other
persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly. ALMERIC FITZROY.
War Documents. 887
No. 461.
Order in Council respecting the Oaths of men on enlistment in
the Overseas Forces.
P. C. 2358.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
THURSDAY THE 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas the instructions from His Majesty's Government
in respect to the enlistment of men for the Canadian Overseas
Expeditionary Force directed that such men shall be attested
by a Magistrate;
And Whereas, by Section 94 of the Army Act, it is enacted
that, for the purposes of the attestation of soldiers in pursuance
of that part of the Act which relates to the enlistment of soldiers,
any person duly authorized in that behalf by the Governor of a
colony shall, in that colony, have the authority of a Justice of
the Peace and be deemed to be included in the expression
'' Justice of the Peace" wherever used in that part of the Act
which relates to the attestation of soldiers;
And Whereas, owing to the incovenience and the expense
of having enlistments for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary
Force attested by Provincial Justices of the Peace, it is desirable
that certain military officers shall be authorized to attest soldiers
for that force ;
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council, in pursuance of the power conferred as aforesaid, is
pleased to authorize and doth hereby authorize that soldiers
enlisted in pursuance of that part of the Army Act
which relates to enlistment may be attested by any officer
appointed to command a battalion or other similar unit of the
Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force, provided he, at the
time, hold a rank not lower than that of field officer in the
Canadian Militia.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
888 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 462.
Order in Council amending the Order in Council of 12th September,
1914, prohibiting disclosure of movement of forces or
Military Operations.
P. C. 3310.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA,
THURSDAY THE 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General m Council is
pleased to order as follows: —
Paragraph 4 of the Regulations, made and established by
Order in Council of the 12th September, 1914, (P. C. 2358),* is
hereby cancelled and the following substituted in lieu thereof: —
''4. — No person shall, with the intent of eliciting information
for the purpose of communicating it to the enemy, or
for any purpose calculated to assist the enemy, give
or sell intoxicating liquor to a member of any of His
Majesty's Forces, or to a member of the Militia of
Canada; and when any of His Majesty's Forces, or of
the Militia of Canada, are employed in guarding or
defending any railway dock, harbour, canal, wireless
or cable station, or any fort, armoury, building, struc-
ture, plant, or work, or any stores, armament, muni-
tions or goods, on or in connection with which a guard
or sentry is placed, no person shall at any time give
or sell any intoxicating liquor to a member of such
Forces, or of the Militia, with intent to make him
drunk; nor shall any person, either ^ith or without
such last mentioned intent, give or sell intoxicating
liquor to any such member when he is on guard,
sentry or other military duty."
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
♦p. 93.
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No. 463.
Order in Council respecting the transportation of Explosives.
P. C. 2397.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Thursday, the 4th day of November, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas by Order in Council of the 12th of August, 1915,*
a regulation was made and established respecting the carriage
of explosives for the Dominion Government on railways in
Canada;
And Whereas such regulation is subject to the general
rules of Order No. 100 of the Board of Railway Commissioners
for Canada in regard to the transportation of explosives;
And Whereas it has since been made to appear that
said Order No. 100 applies to the transportation of explosives in
freight services only and that the regulations contained in it are
not applicable to the transportation of explosives in express
service;
^ Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council is pleased to rescind the said Order in Council of the
12th August, 1915, and is further pleased, under the authority
contained in Section 6 of the War Measures Act to make the
following regulation in respect of carriage of explosives in express
service, as supplementary to the rules laid down in said Order
No. 100, which applies to freight service only: —
''AH railways in Canada are authorized and required upon
the requisition of the Minister or the Deputy Minister of
Militia and Defence, to transport and carry samples of explo-
sives for the Government of Canada upon their express trains,
between any points in Canada, subject to the following regu-
lations : —
1. Packing. Samples of explosives must be placed in
well-secured metal cans or glass bottles, or in strong water-proof
paper or cardboard packages containing not more than one-half
*p. 699.
890 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
pound each, and the interior packages must be placed in dry-
sawdust or similar cushioning material in a strong and tight
wooden box, with ends not less than one inch thick, and top,
bottom, and sides not less than one-half inch thick when a
nailed box is used, or with ends, top, bottom and sides not less
than one-half inch thick when of lock cornered construction.
2. Weight. Not more than twenty of such one-half pound
samples of explosives may be placed in one outside box and not
more than one of such outside boxes may be transported on the
same train at the same time; except in the case of cordite of
which one twenty pound sample, properly packed, in one parcel,
may be so transported whenever riequired by the Minister of
Militia and Defence.
3. Labels. Each outside box shall have affixed thereto a
proper label containing the following words: —
"Explosives — Sample for testing."
''Handle carefully — Keep fire away."
"This is to certify that the articles contained in this
package are properly described by name and are packed
and marked and in proper condition for transportation
according to the regulations prescribed by the Governor
General in Council."
Shipper.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 464.
Order in Council respecting the pay of artificers in the Overseas
Forces.
P. C. 2581.
Cep.tified Copy of a Report of the Committee uf the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 4th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 1st November, 1915, from the Minister of
Militia and Defence, stating, with reference to Order in Council
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No. 2264^ of 3rd September, 1914, fixing rates of pay for the
Canadian Expeditionary Force, that when these rates were under
consideration in the Department of Militia and Defence, it was
represented that working pay for cooks, tailors, bakers, butchers,
motor car drivers, mechanics, smiths, farriers, wheelers and
such like at rates varying from 50c. to $1.00 a day in addition to
the ordinary rate was necessary in order to induce men of these
trades to enlist, and accordingly, this extra pay was recom-
mended and approved.
In the light of further experience, however, it is now con-
sidered advisable to cancel this working pay as those who are
drawing it have as a rule easier and less dangerous tasks to
perform than the men in the trenches who do not receive it.
Furthermore, no difiiculty is now anticipated in recruiting men
of these trades.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that beginning with
1st January, 1916, that part of the Order in Council of 3rd
September, 1914, authorizing working pay be cancelled and
those in receipt of same who are unwilling to continue on the
ordinary rates be allowed to take their discharge as soon as their
places can be filled.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 465.
The London Gazette, 9th November , 1915.
[29360]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1059 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, SOUTH COAST.
Former Notice. — No. 1015 of 1915;^ hereby cancelled.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the Realm
(Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regulations
*p. 552. tp. 847.
892 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
and are now in force: —
(1) Beachy Head to St. Albans Head — Regulations
regarding trading, fishing and pleasure
Craft.
1. Area A. — Enclosed by a line from Beachy head to Owers
Light-vessel to Boulder Bank buoy, thence 315° (N. 30° W.
Mag.) to the Portsmouth Defence Area.
Area B. — Enclosed by a line from Culvercliff to a point 3
miles, 90° (S. 75° E. Mag.), of Culver cliff, thence within the
3-mile limit to a point 3 miles, 180° (S. 15° W. Mag.), of Fresh-
water Gate, thence to Freshwater Gate.
Area C. — Enclosed by a line joining Christchurch head to
St. Albans head.
Variation. — 15° W.
2. The term craft as used herein includes ships, barges,
boats and vessels of all descriptions, and the orders apply to all
fishing and pleasure craft.
3. No craft are to go out in specified areas between sunset
and sunrise.
4. All craft from places within these areas are to be on
shore or back in their harbour half an hour after sunsf t.
5. No craft are to put to sea during fog or thick weather,
and any caught at sea by fog, etc., are to return to shore or
harbour at once, if possible.
6. Craft unable to return to harbour owing to failing wind
or fog, etc., are to anchor and show the regulation anchor lights
at night. No bright lights are permitted.
7. Fishing is permitted by all bona fide fishermen in sailing
craft, provided they are in possession of a permit which can be
obtained from their District Fishery officers. When applying
for these permits, they are to state the port from which they
intend to work, and this will be entered on the permit.
8. All fishing craft mentioned in paragraph 7 above, must
carry either their permit number or their registered number
painted on each bow in figures not less than 12 inches in height.
9. Fishing is absolutely prohibited for all steam fishing
vessels.
10. Craft found after dark in the areas detailed in para-
graph 1 above are liable to be fired upon.
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11. No craft are to proceed to sea with any petrol, motor
oil. heavy oil, etc., on board with the exception that —
(i) Traders and all other craft may carry oil, petrol, motor
spirit, etc., in bulk, barrels, or as stores for the equip-
ment or navigation of the vessel, provided that the
goods are properly pre-entered and that clearance is
obtained from the customs officials in accordance with
the Customs War Powers Act, 1915, paragraphs 1 to 3.
(ii) Sailing vessels may not have on board a quantity of
petrol, motor spirit, benzine, paraffin, petroleum, or
similar substances, exceeding four gallons.
12. Owners of motor craft, pleasure craft, and small craft
of all descriptions are to supply to the Coastguard Officer of
the District lists of all their boats and vessels which they may
place afloat, and they are to obtain from him permits for them.
Without such permits these craft are not to be used. The
number of the permit is to be painted on each bow in figures not
less than 12 inches in height.
13. Motor craft, pleasure craft and small craft of all
descriptions are not to proceed outside of their ports, creeks or
rivers during the hours of official day, unless in possession of a
permit which may be obtained from a Customs Official on
personal application, or (in places where there is no Customs
Official) from the Coastguard Officer of that district.
14. The areas within which pleasure craft with permits
may move during daylight are as follows, and they are forbidden
to move in any other areas : —
Newhaven: Within one mile of occulting light at entrance.
Brighton and Hove: Within oi^e mile of fixed light on
western pier.
New Shoreham: Within one mile of high occulting light.
Worthing: Within one mile of fixed light on pier.
Littlehampton: Within one mile oi fixed red light at entrance.
Bognor: Within one mile of green fishing light.
Sandown Bay: Inside the line joining Culver cliff and
Dunnose head.
Ventnor: Within one mile of Ventnor pier.
Christchurch: Inside the entrance to Christchurch harbour.
Christchurch head to Sandbanks: Within 400 yards of low
water mark.
894 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Poole harbour: Within the line joining North and South
Havens.
Studland Bay: From opposite Studland village to the old
Breakwater within 400 yards of low water mark.
Swanage Bay: To the west of the line joining Ballard and
Peverill points.
15. No excursion traffic is allowed except with the written
permission of the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, to be
obtained for the season in regard to standing excursions and on
each occasion for special excursions.
16. Nothing in these orders shall effect the standing orders
relating to the Defence Areas at Newhaven, Portsmouth and
Poole.
(2) Newhaven — Closing of the Port.
The Port of Newhaven is closed to all merchant vessels
other than those employed on Government Service, and those
which have previously obtained special permission toe nter from
the Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Newhaven.
(3) Portland Harbour Approach — Restriction of
Traffic.
No vessels or boats of any description are to move in the
area north of a line joining Portland Bill with St. Albans head,
by day or night, unless proceeding into Weymouth anchorage.
Note. — ^This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a republica-
tion of No. 1015 of 1915, with amendment to paragraph 11 (ii)
of Section (1).
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regula-
tions.
War Documents. 895
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 5th November, 1915.
No. 466.
Order in Council fixing the pay of Officers of the Overseas Forces
not provided for.
P. C. 2212.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 6th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 20th September, 1915, from the Minister of
MiHtia and Defence, stating that no rates of pay and allowances
were fixed in the Order in Council dated 3rd September, 1914*
for the undermentioned appointments to the Canadian Ex-
peditionary Force, which appointments have been made since
the first contingent arrived in England.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that the following
daily rates be approved: —
*p. 552.
87169—24
896 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Field
Pay. Allowance.
Commander Training Division $10 .00 $5 . 00
Director of Medical Services 10 . 00 3 . 00
Deputy Director of Medical Services 8 . 00 3 . 00
Assistant Director of Medical Services 7 . 00 3 . 00
Deputy Assistant Directors of Medical
Services 4.00 3.00
Director of Chaplain Services 7 . 00 3 . 00
Assistant Director of Chaplain Services. ... 5 . 00 3 . 00
Director of Record Services . . - 9 . 00 3 . 00
Director of Pay Services 10.00 3.00
Director of Veterinary and Remount Ser-
vices 9.00 3.00
D. A. A. G. for Records 7.00 3.00
Assistant Director of Pay Services 7 . 00 3 . 00
Chief Ordnance Officer 8.00 3.00
Assistant Chief Ordnance Officer 5.00 3.00
Director of Dental Services 7.00 3.00
Headquarters Paymaster, Shorncliffe 7. 00 3. 00
Assistant Headquarters Paymaster, Shorn-
cliffe 5.00 3.00
Director of Organization and Recruiting ... 10 . 00 3 . 00
Director of Supplies and Transport 10 . 00 3 . 00
Assistant Director of Supplies and Trans-
port 7.00 3.00
Director of Audit Services 10.00 3.00
General Auditor and Assistant Director of
Audit Services 7.00 3.00
Assistant General Auditor 4 . 00 3 . 00
Legal Adviser 5.00 3.00
Officers employed as Heads of Branches in
Pay or Record Offices, London 5 . 00
Officers employed as Assistants to Heads of
Branches Class 1 4 . 00
Officers employed as Assistants to Heads of
Branches Class II 3.00
Officers employed in Pay and Record Offices as Heads of
Branches or as Assistants to Heads of Branches are to draw the
regimental rates of field allowance but any officer transferred to
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Pay and Records Offices from a Staff Appointment may con-
tinue to draw the pay and allowances of his original appointment.
The Minister further recommends that the Subsistence
Allowance of $2.50 a day hitherto drawn by certain Officers be
discontinued beginning November 1st next, to all officers who
are in receipt of Staff rate of Field Allowance, and that these
Officers be granted the same allowance as Officers in the field,
viz. $1.00 a day messing allowance, and rations or the allowance
in lieu.
The Committee concur in the foregoing and submit the
same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 467.
The London Gazette, 9th November, 1915.
[29360]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1060 of the year 1915. *
ENGLAND AND WALES, SOUTH AND WEST COASTS.
Former Notice. — Nos. 1014* and 1048 of 1915; hereby can-
celled.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regu-
lations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force: —
(1) Portland Bill to Bardsey Island; Plymouth Sound
AND Hamoa2e — Regulations Respecting Small Craft.
1. — Plymouth Sound and hamoaze.
(a) Plymouth Sound:
A limited number of moorings for yachts may be laid in
the following places and nowhere else: —
*p. 841.
87169-241
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Off West Hoe, on application to King's Harbour Master,
Sound; in the Cattewater, above Tumchapel, on
application to the Harbour Master of Cattewater.
Yachts, etc., and Pleasure Boats may cruise in the waters
of the Sound as laid down in the Public Traffic Regulations
with the following exception: —
No Yacht, etc., or Pleasure Boat may proceed to the
westward of a Hne joining the east end of Drake's
Island and the west side of the entrance to Millbay
Docks, nor may they proceed more than two miles
outside the breakwater.
All persons going afloat in charge of yachts or boats are to
make themselves thoroughly acquainted with these orders, the
PubUc Traffic Regulations, and the Notices that have been
published from time to time in the PubUc Press defining prohib-
ited areas.
Special notice is drawn to the following points in the
Regulations : —
No yacht or boat may be under way after dark; there can,
therefore, be no traffic after dark between yachts at
their moorings and the shore.
Although it is laid down that no craft may leave or enter
by the East Channel, no craft is to approach anywhere
near the East Channel buoys, as such action would be
likely to draw the fire of the forts.
All excursion steamer traffic is prohibited in the Sound.
Note. — Yachts that are only fitting out at Plymouth, and
that may wish to proceed to their summer base harbour, must
obtain permission to leave here for that purpose.
(b) Hamoaze:
1 . Within the limits in the Harbour of Hamoaze mentioned
in paragraph 4 below, all small craft, motor-boats, steamboats,
pulling boats, punts, etc., are to be moored in one of the following
areas, viz.:- -Saltash, Pottery quay. North corner, Mutton
cove, Cremyll hard, Torpoint, Stonehouse creek (or be hauled
up and secured above high water-mark in an approved position) ,
where they will remain under police supervision, and only be
allowed out on the production of a permit. (See paragraph 4
below.)
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2. With the exception of steam ferry boats, which have
obtained special permits, no craft of any description is to be
under way during the hours of official night, i.e., between the
sunset gun and daylight gun fired from H.M.S. Impregnable.
Any craft under way between these times may be fired on by
the Naval patrol boats or H.M. ships in harbour without
notice.
3 . During fog or thick weather, no craft of any description
is to be under way, with the exception of the Chain Ferry
bridges at Torpoint and Saltash.
4. All traffic is prohibited in the waters of the Harbour of
Hamoaze within the following limits, viz.: — Between lines
joining Skinham and Warren points in the Tamar river, and the
boom at Devil's point, including the Lynher river as far as St.
Germans, Millbrook lake, and all the creeks and coves adjoining,
subject to the following provisions: —
During daylight, i.e., outside the hours of official night all
craft of any description engaged by their owners in the
prosecution of their business, or used by them as a
means of obtaining their livelihood, may be permitted
to be under way within the above limits on obtaining
a permit for the purpose from the Superintendent of
Dockyard Police; such permit to be produced when
called for by the person in charge of any patrol boat,
police boat, or boat of H.M. ships.
Persons owning craft of any description which they may
wish to use for pleasure purposes will be allowed to
remove the same to approved places outside the above
limits; no permits will be granted for use of pleasure
craft within the limits defined.
5. With the undermentioned exception at (i), the following
areas are prohibited to all craft of every description:
Coombe bay. Kiln bay, Wilcove lake, Thanckes lake, south
of Gravesend to Pound at Torpoint, St. John's lake,
Millbrook lake (inside a line from Palmer point to
Little Southdown).
(i) With regard to Millbrook lake inside the line specified,
special permits will be given to steam or motor ferry
craft for public traffic only, at the discretion of the
King's Harbour Master at Hamoaze.
900 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
6. No craft of any description is to approach or is to
communicate with any of H.M. establishments or ships without
having permission and calling the attention of the guard before
they close. Craft disobeying this order may be fired on without
notice.
7. The foregoing provisions do not apply to any of H.M.
craft or boats, or to vessels in Government employ.
8 . No excursion steamers will be permitted in the Hamoaze
between the boom at Devil's point and Saltash pier. Subject
to special arrangements, facihties will be granted during the
summer months only for excursions in the rivers Tamar and
Tavy above Saltash, permits for which must be obtained by the
owners of excursion steamers from the King's Harbour Master
of Hamoaze.
SPECIAL WARNING TO BOATMEN AND THOSE WHO HIRE OUT
YACHTS OR BOATS.
Great care must be taken that yachts and boats are only
hired out to persons who are thoroughly acquainted with these
Regulations, as any infringements of the orders will amongst
other things, lead to the detention of the offending yacht or
boat.
11. — Portland Bill to Bardsey island.
(a) Portland Bill on the east to star point on the west:
1 . The owners of all such boats or vessels (except fishing
craft specially provided for under paragraph 5 below) are to
supply lists of all their boats and vessels which they may place
afloat, and they must obtain pleasure craft permits for them,
from a Divisional Coast Watching Ofiicer through the Station
Officer of the nearest Coastguard Station. Without permits the
boats or vessels are forbidden to be used.
2. No such vessels (except fishing craft as provided for
under paragraph 5 below) are to be under way at night, i.e.,
between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sun-
rise or during fog, but are to remain at their moorings. If caught
out by fog, they are to return to the shore at once.
3 . Subject to the above and to any special exceptions which
have been or may be made, all such vessels may proceed as far
as three miles outside the port, creek, or river to which they
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belong, but it must be understood that no special protection can
be afforded them.
4. No excursion traffic is allowed except within ports,
creeks and rivers, and then only in special circumstances, by
written permission of the Commander in Chief, Plymouth.
5 . Fishing vessels authorized by Fishing Permits signed by
the Local Fishery Officer are allowed to be at sea day and night,
except as stated below: —
(i) The laying of nets or of crab or any other pots, trawling,
fishing, or anchoring is forbidden at any time on the
southeast coast of Devon from Sharkham point to
Combe rock and thence to Skerries bell-buoy, within
an area bounded.
On the North. — By a straight line, 5 miles long, in a direc-
tion 85° {S. 79° E. Mag.) from Sharkham point.
On the South. — By a straight line, 6 miles long, in a direction
111° {S. 53° E. Mag.) from Skerries bell-buoy.
On the East. — By a straight line joing the eastern extrem-
ities of the north and south boundaries.
(ii) By night no fishing vessels are allowed to be —
(a) Within the above area.
(6) Within ten miles of the entrance to any defended port.
(c) North of a line joining Portland Bill and Hope's Nose,
except that during the herring season, drift net herring
boats may continue fishing during the night between
Abbotsbury and Hope's Nose, within three miles of
the shore. (Note. — Every boat when so engaged must
carry its fishing permit, to be produced when asked for,
and must display a white light between sunset and sun-
rise.)
{d) On the southeast coast of Devon to the westward of a
line drawn from the Skerries bell-buoy to a position two miles,
85° (aS. 79° E. Mag.), from Start point.
Variation. — 16° W.
6. Special local regulations are being issued as far as
necessary for defended areas and ports.
Notes on the above.
Fishing vessels are only to include bona fide professional
fishing craft. Amateurs and pleasure craft out fishing are
902 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
not to be regarded as coming under paragraph 5. Doubtful
cases are to be referred for permits to the nearest Divisional
Coast Watching Officer.
Amateur Boat Owners" will obtain Pleasure Craft Permits
as directed in paragraph 1, and will be subject to paragraphs 2
and 3.
Hired Boats. — Subject to paragraph 1, owners may let out
small rowing and sailing boats on hire to parties for whom they
are prepared to be responsible. Such hired-out boats shall be
strictly subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.
Defended Ports comprise Portland, Plymouth and
Falmouth.
Fishery Officer means an officer of the Local Sea Fisheries
Committee within whose area ihe fishing port in question lies,
or other Fishery Officer duly authorized for this purpose.
Permits may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of
the Divisional Coast Watching Officer or Fishery Officer
concerned.
(6) Start point on the East of Bardsey Island on the West :
1. The owners of all such boats or vessels (except fishing
craft specially provided for under paragraph 5) are to supply
lists of all their boats and vessels which they may place afloat,
and they must obtain pleasure craft permits for them from a
Divisional Coast Watching Officer through the Station Officer
of the nearest Coastguard Station. Without permits the boats
or vessels are forbidden to be used.
2. No such vessels (except fishing craft as provided for
under paragraph 5) are to be under way at night, i.e., between
half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, or
during fog, but are to remain at their moorings. If caught out
by fog, they are to return to the shore at once.
3. Subject to the above and to any special exceptions which
have been or may be made, all such vessels may proceed as far
as three miles outside the port, creek, or river to which they
belong, but it must be understood that no special protection
can be afforded them.
4. No excursion traffic is allowed except within ports,
creeks and rivers, and then only in special circumstances, by
written permission of the Commander in Chief, Plymouth.
5. Fishing vessels authorized by Fishing Permits signed
by the local Fishery Officer are allowed to be at sea day and
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night, but they are not allowed at night to be within ten miles
of the entrance to any defended port.
6. Special local regulations are being issued as far as
necessary for defended areas and ports.
Notes on the above.
Fishing vessels are only to include bona fide professional
fishing craft. Amateurs and pleasure craft out fishing are not
to be regarded as coming under paragraph 5. Doubtful cases
are to be referred for permits to the nearest Divisional Coast
Watching Officer.
Amateur Boat Owners will obtain pleasure craft permits as
directed in paragraph 1, and will be subject to paragraphs 2 and
3.
Hired Boats. — Subject to paragraph 1, owners may let out
small rowing and sailing boats on hire to parties for whom they
are prepared to be responsible. Such hired-out boats shall be
strictly subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.
Defended Ports comprise Plymouth, Falmouth, Milford
haven, Cardiff and Barry, and Swansea.
Fishery Officer means an officer of the Local Sea Fisheries
Committe within whose area the fishing port in question lies, or
other Fishery Officer duly authorized for this purpose.
Permits may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of
the Divisional Coast Watching Officer or Fishery Officer
concerned.
(2) Channel southward of Breaksea Light-Vessel prohibited.
The passage of vessels through the channel southward of
the Breaksea light- vessel is entirely prohibited.
Vessels contravening this regulation are liable to be fired
upon.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a re-
publication of Nos. 1041 and 1048 of 1915, with amendments to
paragraph 5 of subsection 11 of section (1).
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
904 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners is
liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 6th November, 1915.
No. 468.
Order in Council defining the words "wives" and "families'*
for the purpose of Separation Allowance.
P.C. 2603.
Ceri;fied Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 6th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 15th October, 1915, from the Minister of Militia
and Defence, submitting that by Order in Council^ (P.C. 2266) of
the 27th day of August, 1915, provision was made for money
grants in the nature of separation allowances to wives and
families of the non-permanent troops sent abroad, to cover
quarters, fuel, light and rations, on a scale set out in the afore-
said Order, and that cases have ariseil which make it desirable
iP. 555. The O. ia C. is dated 4th Sept., 1914, the reoommendation being dated 27th
August, 1914.
War Documents. 905
that the meaning of the terms ''wives" and "families" be made
clearer than at present.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that the said Order
in Council of the 27th day of August, 1915, be amended by
adding thereto the following: —
''For the purposes of this provision of Separation Allowance
' wife ' means the woman who was married to the officer or the
soldier in question under the laws of the country in which the
marriage was solemnized and who has not been separated from
her husband by a judicial decree of 'separation from bed and
board' or other similar decree parting her from her husband's
home and children, but where a wife so separated is entitled
either by the agreement of separation to regular payments
from her husband, or by an order of a competent court to ali-
mony, such wife shall be entitled to the extent of such payments
or alimony to the separation allowance.
" 'Family' means such children of the officer or man in
question as are under the age of fifteen years in the cases of
boys, and under seventeen years in the cases of girls; and where
the wife is living apart from the children, and is not charged
with their support, the allowance, subject to any valid claim
of the wife under separation agreement or Court order, shall be
paid to such person as the father has for that purpose desig-
nated in a written di^-ection signed by him and addressed to
the Paymaster General of the Canadian Militia.
"In the event of individual cases arising which do not
appear to come within the terms of this Order, or in the event
of a wife or child appearing to be unworthy of assistance, or
in the event of moneys being improperly expended by the
person to whom they have been made payable, the case will be
specially considered and decided by the Governor in Council."
The Committee concur in the above recommendation and
submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
906 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 469.
Canada Gazette, 13th November, 1915.
Post Office Notice.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, CANADA.
Ottawa, November 8th, 1915
Notice is hereby given that pursuant of powers vested in
the Postmaster General by Order in Council assented to on the
6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the provisions of
section 6 of The War Measures' Act, 1914, a book entitled
"The King, the Kaiser and Irish Freedom" by James McGuire
is from this date refused the privilege of the mails in Canada,
and is prohibited from circulation in Canada, in any way.
Under the terms of the Order in Council above quoted, no person
in Canada shall be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any
such paper, or of any issue thereof, already published or hereafter
to be published, and further, any person in possession of any such
publication shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand
dollars or imprisonment for any term not exceeding five years
or to both fine and imprisonment.
No. 470.
Canada Gazette, 4ih December, 1915.
Second Supplement of The London Gazette, 9th November, 1915 —
10th November, 1915.
[29362]
Order of His Majesty in Council prohibiting trading by British
ships registered in the United Kingdom between foreign
ports.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE ON THE
10th day of NOVEMBER, 1915.
PRESENT :
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas a state of war exists between His Majesty and
the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary,
the Sultan of Turkey and the King of the Bulgarians :
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And Whereas His Majesty holds it to be his prerogative
duty as well as his prerogative right to take all steps necessary
for the defence and protection of the realm;
And Whereas it has been made to appear to His Majesty
that it is essential to the defence and protection of the realm
that in the exercise of his prerogatives as aforesaid he should
prohibit as from and after the first day of December, 1915, the
carrying of cargo from any foreign port to any other foreign
port by any British steamship registered in the United Kingdom
exceeding 500 tons gross tonnage and whether or not such ship
while carrying such cargo calls at any intermediate port within
His Majesty's Dominions unless the owner or charterer of such
steamship has been granted exemption by license as hereinafter
provided:
Now Therefore, Kis Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, and in exercise of his prerogatives
as aforesaid and of all other powers him thereunto enabling, to
order and it is hereby ordered that from and after the first day
of December, 1915, no British steamship registered in the
United Kingdom exceeding 500 tons gross tonnage shall carry
any cargo from any foreign port to any other foreign port and
whether or not such ship while carrying such cargo calls at any
intermediate port within His Majesty's Dominions unless the
owner or charterer of such steamship has been granted exemp-
tion by license as hereinafter provided, and His Majesty doth
hereby declare that the expression ''foreign port" herein used
shall mean and include any port outside His Majesty's
Dominions and His Majesty by and with the advice aforesaid
and in exercise of his prerogatives and powers as aforesaid is
further pleased to authorize and direct the President of the
Board of Trade to appoint a committee of persons to carry out
and give effect to the provisions hereof and that the said com-
mittee shall have power to grant licenses of exemption therefrom
to or in favour of owners and charterers of such steamships as
aforesaid which licenses may be general in reference to classes of
ships or their voyages or special, and His Majesty is further
pleased to authorize the President of the Board of Trade from
time to time to add other persons as members of such committee
and to substitute as members thereof other persons for such
members as may from time to time die, resign or be, or become
908 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
incapable of acting thereon, and the President of the Board of
Trade is to act and to give instructions and directions accord-
ingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 471.
The London Gazette, 12th November, 1915.
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Honours Sir Robert Borden granted right to wear Grand Cross of
the Legion of Honour.
Whitehall, November 10, 1915.
The King has been pleased to give and grant unto The
Right Honourable Sir Robert Laird Borden, G.C.M.G.,
President of the Privy Council for the Dominion of Canada,
First Minister and Secretary of State for External Affairs of the
said Dominion, His Majesty's Royal Licence and Authority to
wear the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, which decoration
has been conferred upon him by the President of the French
Republic.
No. 472.
Canada Gazette, 27th November, 1915.
Second Supplement to The London Gazette, 9th November, 1916.
10th November, 1916.
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A PROCLAMATION
By THE KING.
Relating to trading with persons of enemy nationality
resident or carrying on business in liberia
OR Portuguese East Africa.
GEORGE R.I.
Whereas it is expedient that transactions between British
subjects and persons of enemy nationality resident or carrying
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on business in Liberia or Portuguese East Africa should be
restricted in manner provided by this Proclamation, —
Now, Therefore, We have thought fit, by and with the
advice of Our Privy Council, to issue this Our Royal Proclama-
tion declaring and it is hereby declared as follows: —
1 . The Proclamations for the time being in force relating
to trading with the enemy shall, as from the 10th day of Decem-
ber, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, apply to any person
or body of persons of enemy nationality resident or carrying on
business in Liberia or Portuguese East Africa in the same
manner as they apply to persons or bodies of persons resident or
carrying on business in an enemy country, provided that where
an enemy has a branch locally situated in Liberia or Portuguese
East Africa nothing in Article six of the trading with the enemy
proclamation No. two shall be construed so as to prevent
transactions by or with that branch being treated as transactions
by or with an enemy.
2 . Nothing in this Proclamation shall be taken to prohibit
anything which may be specially permitted by Our license or
by a license given on Our behalf by a Secretary of State, or the
Board of Trade or the Lords Commissioners of Our Treasury.
3. This Proclamation shall be called the trading with the
enemy (Liberia and Portuguese East Africa) Proclamation, 1915.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this tenth day
of November, in the year of Our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fifteen, and in the sixth year of Our
Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
(Signed) BONAR LAW.
/
910 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 473.
Canada Gazette, 4ih December, 1915.
Second Supplement, to The London Gazette, 9th November, 1915.
— 10th November, 1915.
[29362.]
Order of His Majesty in Council providing for the requisitioning
of any British ship registered in the United Kingdom.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 10th
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
present:
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas, a state of war exists between His Majesty and
the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria King of Hungary,
the Sultan of Turkey, and the King of the Bulgarians:
And Whereas, His Majesty holds it to be His Prerogative
Duty as well as His Prerogative Right to take all steps necessary
for the Defence and Protection of the Realm :
And Whereas, it has been made to appear to His Majesty
that it is essential to the Defence and Protection of the Realm
that all British ships registered in the United Kingdoms should
be made liable to requisition in manner hereinafter appearing
for the carriage of foodstuffs and of any other articles of
commerce;
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, and in exercise of His Prerogatives
as aforesaid and of all other powers Him thereunto enabling,
to order, and it is hereby ordered, that any British ship
registered in the United Kingdom may until further order be
requisitioned by and on behalf of His Majesty for the carriage
of foodstuffs and of any other articles of commerce, and such
requisition is to take effect upon Notice of Requisition being
served as hereinafter provided on the Owner of any such ship :
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice
aforesaid, to authorize and direct the President of the Board of
Trade to give effect to this Order by causing Notice of
Requisition to be served on the Owner of any such ship :
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And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice
aforesaid, to declare that service of Notice of Requisition on an
Owner shall be deemed sufficient and effective if served in the
case of an individual Owner by being addressed to such
individual Owner and left at his last-known place of business
or abode, and in the case of joint Owners by being addressed to
such joint Owners and left at the last-known business addresses
or places of abode of such joint Owners, and in the case of a
Company or Corporation by being addressed to such Company
or Corporation and left at the registered or other address of such
company or corporation, or in any of the aforesaid cases by
being addressed to the Managing Owner, Ship's Husband, or
other person to whom the management of the ship is by law
entrusted by or on behalf of the Owners, and left at the
registered or other last-known address or place of abode, of
such Managing Owner, Ship's Husband, or other such person,
as the case may be:
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice
aforesaid, to declare that any Notice of Requisition which the
President of the Board of Trade may cause to be served here-
under, may be signed by any person or persons from time to
time authorized for such purpose either generally or specially
by the President of the Board of Trade.
And the President of the Board of Trade is to give
instructions and directions accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
87169—25
9ii Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 474.
The London Gazette, 12th November, 1915.
[29364.]
Notice to Mariners.
No 1071 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND, WEST COAST.
Firth of Clyde — Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 1026 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Position.— Dmioon bank, lat. 55° 56' N., long. 4° 54i' W.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty and are now in force : —
Vessels entering or leaving the Clyde must pass between
two Trawlers, situated as undermentioned, which mark the
gateway in the obstruction that now exists between Cloch point
and Dunoon.
(a) Eastern Trawler:
Position. — On east side of Dunoon bank, at a distance of 8
cables and 66 yards, 281° (N. 61° W. Mag.), from
Cloch Lighthouse.
Description. — The hull of this vessel is painted red.
Fog-signal. — The vessel will sound on her steam whistle
four blasts every two minutes, thus ( ),
alternately with the fog-signal sounded by the western
Trawler.
(6) Western Trawler:
Position. — On west side of Dunoon bank, at a distance of
one cable, 272° (N. 70° W. Mag.), from the eastern
Trawler.
Description. — The hull of this vessel is painted green.
Fog-signal. — The vessel will sound on her steam whistle
three long blasts every two minutes, alternately with the
fog-signal sounded by the eastern Trawler.
*p.808.
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The above-mentioned gate Trawlers will display signals,
as shown on the accompanying diagram, to indicate whether the
gate is open to inward or outward bound traffic or whether the
gate is closed.
CLYDE.
Signals displayed by
Cote-Ships
Gate open to
f ft ward Traffi'c.
Gate opmn to
0iASKf9rd Traffic.
Gate cfoaecf.
DAY
NIGHT
mj^
DAY
O o
4^
^ f
^u^
NIGHT
/?ed lights ana sShouio thz/s ©
Gr^n ' " ■ - ®
A Trawler with hull painted black is moored a short distance
to the northward of the gate Trawlers, and on the western side
of the passage.
87169—251
914 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No vessels are to approach to within a distance of half a
mile of the gateway until the special signals are hoisted
indicating that the passage is open for them ; neither are inward-
bomid vessels to approach within this distance when the signals
are displayed for outward-bound vessels, and vice- versa.
Speed must not exceed 10 knots, and vessels are cautioned
to keep a mid-channel course when passing through the gate-
way.
Outward-bound vessels are to approach the gateway on a
196° (S. 34° W. Mag.) course, leaving the black and white
chequered light-buoy with occulating green light, situated three-
quarters of a mile 27° (N. 45° E. Mag.) from the gateway, on
their port hand.
Similarly, inward-bound vessels must steer to the eastward
for the Examination anchorage and Kempock point, as soon as
they have passed clear of the gateway.
Variation. — 18° W.
Note. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is a repetition
of No. 1026 of 1915, with the exception that the colour of the
light exhibited from the Ught-buoy situated north-eastward of
the gateway has been altered.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regu-
lations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Charts temporarily affected. — No. 2131, Arran island to
Gare loch; No. 2159, Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne.
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Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department,
Admiralty, London,
10th November, 1915.
No. 475.
Canada Gazette, 13th November, 1915.
Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain
Commodities.
P.C. 2643.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Thursday, the 11th day of November, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council,
under and in virtue of the provisions of sections 242 and 291
of The Customs Act, is pleased to order as follows: —
The exportation of the following goods is hereby prohibited
to all foreign countries in Europe, and on Mediterranean and
Black Sea, other than France, Russia (except through Baltic
ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, viz.: —
''Fish of all kinds whether cured, salted or fresh."
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
/
916 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 476.
The London Gazette, 7th December, 1915.
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Notice respecting the Requisitioning of Foreign Vessels in Italian
Ports.
His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has
received from His Majesty's Ambassador at Rome the following
translation of a Decree issued by the Italian Government (No.
1605). A translation of Decree No. 957 of June 17, 1915, to
which reference is made, was published in Parliamentary Paper
MisceUaneous No. 18 (1915), Cd. 8104.
Foreign Office.
December 4, 1915.
Translation.
Thomas of Savoy, Duke of Genoa, Lieutenant-General of
His Majesty King Victor Emanuel III, King of Italy by the
grace of God and the will of the nation.
In virtue of the authority delegated to us;
In view of the law of May 22nd, 1915, No. 671, which
confers extraordinary powers on the Royal Government:
In view of the Royal Decree dated January 21st, 1915, No.
29, which is to become law, and its subsequent modifications
and additions:
In view of the Lieutenant's Decree of June 17th, 1915, No.
957, concerning the use of confiscated or requisitioned enemy
merchant ships:
In view of the advisability of regulating by special measures
the requisitioning of merchant ships of foreign nationality:
After consultation with the Council of Ministers:
On the proposal of the Minister of Marine, in concert with
the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, of the Exchequer and Agricul-
ture, and of Industry and Commerce:
We have decreed and decree —
Article I.
The rules laid down in the Lieutenant's Decree No. 957 of
June 17, 1915, are extended to the requisitioning of merchant
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ships and yachts flying a foreign flag, and boats and floating
craft of foreign ownership, lying in the harbours and territorial
waters of the Kingdom and its colonies, subject to the conditions
laid down in the following articles.
Article II.
Payment in compensation for requisitioning (to be
calculated in accordance with Article V of the above mentioned
Decree) will be made in monthly instalments, not paid in advance
to the interested persons or their legal representatives. The
Government have power however, to suspend payment if special
circumstances arise rendering such a course advisable.
Article III.
The requisitioned vessels which come under the terms of the
present Decree will be temporarily inscribed in a special register
at the Marine Department of Genoa, and will be authorized to
fly the Italian flag in virtue of a special temporary permit.
We order that the present Decree, sealed with the Seal of
State shall be inserted among the Laws and Decrees of the
Kingdom of Italy, commanding all concerned to obey it and
cause it to be obeyed.
Given at Rome, this 11th day of November, 1915.
(Signed) THOMAS OF SAVOY.
No. 477.
Canada Gazette, 13th November, 1915.
Post Office Notices.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, CANADA.
Ottawa, 13th November, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the
918 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
provisions of section 6 of The War Measures' Act, 1914, Der
Buffalo Demokrat, a daily paper printed in German and published
at 254 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A., is from this date
refused the privilege of the mails in Canada, and is prohibited
from circulation in Canada in any way. Under the terms of the
Order in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall be
permitted hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or of
any issue thereof, already published or hereafter to be published,
and further, any person in possession of any such paper shall be
liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or imprison-
ment for any term not exceeding five years or to both fine and
imprisonment.
Ottawa, 13th November, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the
provisions of section 6 of the War Measures' Act, 1914, the
"Szabadsag" (Liberty) a Hungarian daily paper published at
702 Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., is from this date
refused the privilege of the mails in Canada, and is prohibited
from circulation in Canada, in any way. Under the terms of the
Order in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall be
permitted hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or of
any issue thereof, already published or hereafter to be published,
and further, any person in possession of any such paper shall be
liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or imprison-
ment for any term not exceeding five years or to both fine and
imprisonment.
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No. 478.
Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 12th November,
1916— 15th November, 1916.
[29366]
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the exportation of
certain commodities amending the Proclamation of
25 June 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, THE 15th DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas by virtue and in exercise of the powers conferred
on Him by section one of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
as extended by section one of the Customs (Exportation Restric-
tion) Act, 1914,^ and section one of the Customs (Exportation
Restriction) Act, 1915,^ His Majesty was pleased to issue a
Proclamation dated the twenty-fifth day of June, nineteen
hundred and fifteen, declaring that the exportation of the
articles mentioned in the second column of the Schedule to
that Proclamation is prohibited to the country named in the
first column of the said Schedule unless those articles are con-
signed to the persons referred to in the third column of the said
Schedule :
And Whereas by section two of the Customs (Exportation
Restriction) Act, 1914,^ any Proclamation made under section
one of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, may be varied or
added to whilst a state of war exists by an Order made by the
Lords of the Council on the recommendation of the Board of
Trade:
And Whereas there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect : —
That the amended Schedule to the Proclamation of the
25th day of June, 1915/ which was brought into force by the
Order of Council of the 7th day of October, 1915,^ should be
lApp. p. 191. 2App. p. 474. »App. p. 191. *p. 479. 'p. 780.
920 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
further amended by adding Tobacco to the List of excepted
articles which are not required to be consigned to the Authorized
Persons referred to in the said Schedule:
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all
other persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 479.
Canada Gazette, 1st January, 1916.
Militia General Orders, 1915.
Headquarters.
^ ^ ^__ Ottawa, 15th November, 1915.
(jr. U. lot).
INSTRUCTIONS, REGULATIONS, ETC.
Intoxicating Liquors.
GIFT or sale prohibited.
Paragraph 4 of the Regulations, made and established by
Order in Council of the 12th September, 1914, (P.C. 2358) is
hereby cancelled and the following substituted in lieu thereof: —
*'4. — No person shall, with the intent of eliciting informa-
tion for the prupose of communicating it to the enemy, or for
any purpose calculated to assist the enemy, give or sell any
intoxicating liquor to a member of any of His Majesty's Forces,
or to a member of the Militia of Canada; and when any of His
Majesty's Forces, or of the Militia of Canada, are employed in
guarding or defending any railway, dock, harbour, canal, wire-
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less or cable station, or any fort, armoury, building, structure,
plant, or work, or any stores, armament, munitions or goods, on
or in connection with which a guard or sentry is placed, no
person shall at any time give or sell any intoxicating liquor to
a member of such forces, or of the Militia, with intent to make
him drunk; nor shall any person, either with or without such
last mentioned intent, give or sell intoxicating liquor to any such
member, when he is on guard, sentry or other military duty."
(H.Q. 7-96-26.)
G. O. 136a.
Enlistment, C.E.F.
field officers authorized to attest.
Whereas the instructions from His Majesty's Govern-
ment in respect to the enlistment of men for the Canadirii
Overseas Expeditionary Force directed that such men shall be
attested by a Magistrate;
And Whereas, by Section 94 of the Army Act, it is enacted
that, for the purpose of the attestation of soldiers in pursuance
of that part of the Act which relates to the enlistment of
soldiers, any person duly authorized in that behalf by the
Governor of a Colony, shall, in that colony, have the authority
of a Justice of the Peace and be deemed to be included in the
expression ' 'Justice of the Peace" wherever used in that part
of the Act which relates to the attestation of soldiers;
And Whereas, owing to the inconvenience and the expense
of having enlistments of the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary
Force attested by Provincial Justices of the Peace, it is desirable
thai ^ertain military officers shall be authorized to attest soldiers
for that force.
Therefore, His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council, in pursuance of the power conferred as aforesaid, is
pleased to authorize and doth hereby authorize that soldiers
enlisted in pursuance of that part of the Army Act which relates
to enlistment may be attested by any officer appointed to
command a battalion or other similar unit of the Canadian
Overseas Expeditionary Force, provided he, at the time, hold
rank not lower than that of field officer in the Canadian Militia.
(H.Q. 1982-1-31.)
922 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
G.O. 137a.
PAY OF CIVIL SERVANTS ENLISTED FOR SERVICE OVERSEAS.
1. The Head of any Department should give leave of
absence with salary only to persons whose positions need not
be filled during their absence and whose absence during the
period of the war will not prejudice the public service. In
granting leave of absence in any such cases the Minister should
follow the principle of deducting from the pay of any person so
enlisting, the amount of his military pay during the period cover-
ed by such leave of absence.
2. In all other cases the Minister should make a recommend-
ation to Counoil in order that the necessary authority may be
obtained for gratnting leave of absence on such terms and condi-
tions as the Governor in Council may determine.
3. Leave of absence with either full or partial pay shall not
be granted to any person employed in the Civil Service unless
he was so employed at the outbreak of the war.
(H.Q. 39-1-1-2.)
No. 480.
Order in Council authorizing a payment to the Belgian Relief
Fund.
P.O. 2683.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 16th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 13th November, 1915, from the Right Honourable
the Prime Minister, submitting the following for consideration : —
The High Commissioner has received from the Lord Mayor
of London an appeal substantially in the terms following: —
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The Fete Day of the heroic King of the Belgians falls on
Monday, the fifteenth day of November, and as Chairman of the
National Committee for Belgian Relief I appeal to the people of
the British Empire to celebrate the event in a manner that will
afford King Albert the greatest satisfaction, namely, of sub-
scribing money enough to feed three million destitute Belgians
in Belgium on their beloved monarch's Fete Day. Canada has
responded nobly to the cry of the starving Belgians and I feel
certain that this special appeal will meet with ready response.
The Prime Minister, in view of the foregoing, recommends
that Five Thousand pounds sterling be contributed to this fund
chargeable to the War Appropriation vote, 1915.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 481.
See Despatch in Canada Gazette, 29th January, 1916, p. 2396.
The London Gazette, of 16th November, 1915.
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The Royal Red Cross Warrant.
Wak Office, 16th November, 1915.
GEORGE R.I.
George the Fifth by the Grace of God of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the
British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of
the Faith, Emperor of India. To all whom these Presents
shall come Greeting: —
Whereas Her Late Majesty Our Beloved Grandmother
Queen Victoria by a Warrant dated the 23rd day of April, 1883,
did institute, constitute and create a Decoration designated
924 Department of the Seci etary of State, Canada.
"The Royal Red Cross" to be awarded in recognition of special
services rendered in nursing the sick and wounded of Our Army
and Navy and did make, ordain and establish certain rules and
ordinances for the government of the same, which rules and
ordinances were subesquently amended by Royal Warrants
dated the 11th day of December, 1897, the 24th day of July,
1902, and the 8th day of September, 1909:
And Whereas it is Our Royal Will and Pleasure that further
provision shall be made for the recognition of such special
services rendered in nursing the sick and wounded of Our Army
and Navy:
Now, Therefore, We do hereby declare that the rules and
ordinances heretofore in force for the government of the said
Decoration shall be abrogated, cancelled and annulled, and We
are pleased to make, ordain and establish the following rules
and ordinances in substitution for the same, which shall from
henceforth be inviolably observed and kept : —
Firstly. — The Decoration shall be styled and designated
"The Royal Red Cross," and shall be divided into two classes.
The First Class shall consist of a Cross, enamelled red,
edged with gold, having on the arms thereof the words. Faith,
Hope, Charity, with the date of the institution of the Decoration;
the centre having thereon in relief the Royal and Imperial
Effigy. On the reverse thereof the Royal and Imperial Cipher
and Crown shall be shown in relief on the centre.
The Second Class shall consist of a Cross which shall be of
the same form and size as in the First Class, but shall be of frosted
silver and shall have superimposed thereon a Maltese Cross
enamelled red not exceeding half its dimensions, the centre
having thereon in relief the Royal and Imperial Effigy. The
reverse shall have inscribed on the arms thereof the words
Faith, Hope, Charity and the date of institution of the Original
Decoration, and shall bear in the centre in relief the Royal and
Imperial Cipher and Crown.
Secondly. — The Cross in either Class shall be attached to a
dark blue riband edged red, of one inch in width, tied in a bow
and worn on the left shoulder.
Thirdly. — The decoration may be worn by the Queen
Regnant, the Queen Consort, or the Queen Dowager of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and it shall be
War Documents. 925
competent for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, to confer the
Decoration upon any of the Princesses of the Royal Family of
Great Britain and Ireland; also upon the Queens or Princesses
of Foreign Countries who may have specially exerted themselves
in providing for the nursing of the sick and wounded of Foreign
Armies and Navies.
Fourthly. — It shall be competent for Us, Our Heirs and
Successors, to confer either Class of this Decoration upon any
members of the Nursing Services without restriction as to
rank, or upon other persons engaged in nursing duties whether
subjects or foreign persons who may be recommended to Our
Notice by Our Secretary of State for War or by the First Lord
of the Admiralty, as the case may be, for special devotion and
competency which they may have displayed in their nursing
duties with Our Army in the field, or in Our Naval and Military
Hospitals.
Fifthly. — The number of awards in the First Class of the
Decoration shall not exceed two per cent of the total establish-
ment of Nurses, and the number of awards in the Second Class
of the Decoration shall not exceed five per cent of the total
establishment of Nurses, the allotments to be proportionate to
the numbers of each Nursing Service provided nevertheless that
it shall be competent for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, to make
such additions as, under exceptional circumstances. We may
deem fitting.
Sixthly. — Recipients of the Second Class of the Decoration
shall be eligible for advancement to the First Class as vacancies
may arise.
Seventhly. — Recipients of the First Class of the Decoration
shall be designated Members of the Royal Red Cross, and shall
be entitled to the letters R.R.C. following their names.
Recipients of the Second Class of the Decoration shall be desig-
nated Associates of the Royal Red Cross, and shall be entitled
to the letters A.R.R.C. following their names.
Eighthly. — It shall be competent for Us, Our Heirs and
Successors, to confer either class of the Decoration upon any
ladies, whether subjects or foreign persons, who may be recom-
mended to Our notice by Our Secretary of State for War as
having voluntarily undertaken the duties of establishing,
conducting or assisting in hospitals for the treatment of sick and
926 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
wounded soldiers and sailors of Our Army and Navy, or of Our
Indian Military Forces or of the Naval and Military Forces of
Our Self-governing Dominions beyond the Seas, or as having
performed valuable services with the Red Cross or kindred
societies at home or abroad, or as having otherwise rendered
eminent services in the care of sick and wounded soldiers and
sailors of Our Army and Navy; and it is hereby ordained that
all persons appointed under this clause shall be regarded as
Honorary Members or Associates, and their appointments shall
be additional to the establishment ordained in the Fifth Clause
of this Our Royal Warrant.
Ninthly. — The names of those upon whom We may be
pleased to confer the Decoration shall be published in the
London Gazette, and a registry thereof kept in the Office of
Our Secretary of State for War.
Tenthly. — In order to make such additional provision as
shall effectually preserve pure this honourable distinction, it is
ordained that if any person on whom such distinction shall be
conferred shall by her conduct become unworthy of it, her name
shall be erased by an order under the Royal Sign Manual, from
the register of those upon whom the said Decoration shall have
been conferred. And it is hereby declared that We, Our Heirs
and Successors shall be the sole judge of the conduct which may
require the erasure from the register of the name of the offending
person, and that it shall at all times be competent for Us, Our
Heirs and Successors, to restore the name if such testoration
should be justified by the circumstances of the case.
Lastly. — We reserve to Ourself, Our Heirs and Successors,
full power of annulling, altering, abrogating, augmenting,
interpreting or dispensing with these Regulations, or any part
thereof, by a notification under the Royal Sign Manual.
Given at Our Court at St. James', this tenth day of
November, 1915, in the sixth year of Our Reign.
By His Majesty's Command,
H. H. ASQUITH.
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No. 482.
Order in Council respecting the issue of Money Orders.
P. C. 2684.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness on the 16th
November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before
them a report, dated 4th November, 1915, from the Postmaster
General stating that, owing to the disturbed financial condi-
tions that prevailed following the outbreak of the war, an Order
in Coucil was passed on the 7th August, 1914,^ suspending the
exchange of Money Orders between Canada and Switzerland
(as well as other European countries).
The Minister recommends, inasmuch, as Switzerland now
desires to recommence Money Order business with Canada
and as the rate of exchange is now favourable to this country
for remitting balances which invariably have to be paid by the
Canadian Department, that Money Order exchange with
Switzerland be resumed on and after this date.
The Committee concur in the above recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 483.
Canada Gazette, 18th December, 1915.
Supplement to The London Gazette, 16th November, 1915 —
16th November, 1915.
[29369]
Military Honours.
War Office, 16th November, 1915.
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to
approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to
*p. 538.
87169—26
928 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
the undermentioned, for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty
whilst serving with the Expeditionary Forces in France and
Flanders and at the Dardanelles: —
A-24081, Private A. H. V. Wythe, 5th Canadian Infantry
Battalion, for conspicuous gallantry, resource, and coolness on
8th October, 1915, at Messines, when he entered a German
sap with an Officer and shot two of the enemy. The next day
he returned with the same Officer and drove out the enemy
from their position, obtaining much valuable information.
On the 17th October Private Wythe went for the third
time into the enemy's sap, accompanied by two others, and
secured further useful information. This little party only
retired after ten bombs were thrown at them by the Germans.
No. 484.
Canada Gazette 18th December, 1915.
Third Supplement to the London Gazette, 16th November, 1916 —
18th November, 1915.
[29371]
Military Honours.
War Office, 18th November, 1915.
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to
approve of the grant of the VICTORIA CROSS to the under-
mentioned Officers, in recognition of their most conspicuous
bravery and devotion to duty in the field: —
Lieutenant John Gibson Anderson, 5th Canadian Infantry
Battalion, for conspicuous gallantry near Messines on 8th
October, 1915, when he went out with Private Wythe to a
German sap. Lieutenant Anderson entered the sap, and
Private Wythe crept along the edge. They met and shot two
Germans, exchanged shots with three others, and brought back
the rifles of the men they had killed.
Next day they returned to the sap and attacked another
party of Germans, who retired, leaving a cloak, some bombs, a
periscope, etc., behind. These they brought in. Much valuable
information was gained.
War Documents. 929
Lieutenant Albert William Northover, 28th Canadian
Infantry Battalion, for conspicuous gallantry on 8th October,
1915, near Wytschaete. When the Germans had exploded
mines near our trench. Lieutenant Northover was buried under
debris, but immediately on being dug out he assumed control
and took steps to deny to the enemy any foothold in the craters.
His prompt action and gallant example went a long way towards
successfully coping with a difficult and dangerous situation.
No. 485.
Canada Gazette, 27th November, 1915.
Post Office Notice.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, CANADA.
Ottawa, 19th November, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the
provisions of section 6 of the War Measures' Act, 1914, the
weekly paper Issues & Events, published by the Vital Issue Co.,
Inc., 21 Park Row, New York City, is from this date refused the
privilege of the mails in Canada, and is prohibited from cir-
culation in Canada, in any way. Under the terms of the Order
in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall be permitted
hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or of any issue
thereof, already published or hereafter to be published, and
further, any person in possession of any such publication shall be
liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or imprison-
ment for any term not exceeding five years or to both fine and
imprisonment.
87169—261
930 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 486.
Order in Council respecting the Domestic War Loan.
P. C. 2717.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 20th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council on the recom-
mendation of the Minister of Finance, advise — in order that
provision may be made for defraying expenses incurred in Canada
in connection with the war — that an issue of fifty million dollars
($50,000,000.00) of five per cent bonds maturing December 1st,
1925, be made upon the terms and conditions set out in the
prospectus hereto annexed.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
WAR LOAN
DOMINION OF CANADA.
Issue of $50,000,000 5% Bonds Maturing 1st December,
1925.
Repayable at par at Ottawa, Halifax, St. John, Charlotte-
town, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Victoria.
Interest payable half-yearly, 1st June, 1st December.
Issue Price 97}/^.
A full half-year's interest will be paid on 1st June, 1916.
The proceeds of the loan will be used for war purposes only.
In the event of future issues — other than issues made abroad
— ^by the Government, for the purpose of carrying on the War,
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931
bonds of this issue will be accepted at the issue price, 97}^, plus
accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash for the purpose of
subscriptions to such issues.
The Minister of Finance offers herewith, on behalf of the
Government, the above named Bonds for subscription at 97)^,
payable as follows: —
10 per cent
on application.
71 "
* 2
" 3rd January,
1916,
20 "
" 1st February,
1916,
20 "
" 1st ]\L>ch,
1916,
20 "
" 1st April,
1916,
20 "
" 1st May,
1916.
The instalments may be paid in full on and after the 3rd
day of January, 1916, under discount at the rate of four per cent
per annum. All payments are to be made to a chartered bank
for the credit of the Minister of Finance. Failure to pay any
instalment when due will render previous payments liable to
forfeiture and the allotment to cancellation.
Applications accompanied by a deposit of ten per cent of the
amount subscribed, must be forwarded through the medium of a
chartered bank. The bank wiU issue a provisional receipt.
This loan is authorized under Act of the Parliament of
Canada and both principal and interest will be a charge upon the
Consolidated Revenue Fund.
Forms of application may be obtained from any branch of
any chartered bank in Canada and at the office of any Assistant
Receiver General in Canada.
Subscriptions must be for even hundreds of dollars.
In case of partial allotments the surplus deposit will be
applied towards pajrment of the amount due on the January
instalment.
Scrip certificates payable to bearer will be issued, after
allotment, in exchange for the provisional receipts.
When the script certificates have been paid in fuU and pay-
ment endorsed thereon by the bank receiving the money, they
may be exchanged for bonds with coupons attached, payable to
bearer or registered as to principal, or for fully registered bonds
without coupons.
932 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Delivery of script certificates and of bonds will be made
through the chartered banks.
The interest on the fully registered bonds will be paid by
cheque, which will be remitted by post. Interest on bonds with
coupons will be paid on surrender of coupons. Both cheques
and coupons will be payable free of exchange at any branch of
any chartered bank in Canada.
Holders of fully registered bonds without coupons will have
the right to convert into bonds with coupons, payable to bearer
or registered, without payment of any fee, and holders of bonds
with coupons will have the right to convert, without fee, into
fully registered bonds without coupons at any time on application
in writing to the Minister of Finance.
The issue will be exempt from taxes — including any income
tax — imposed in pursuance of legislation enacted by the Par-
liament of Canada.
The bonds with coupons will be issued in denominations of
$100, $500, $1,000. Fully registered bonds without coupons,
will be issued in denominations of $1,000, $5,000 or any authorized
multiple of $5,000.
Application will be made in due course for the listing of the
issue on the Montreal and Toronto Stock Exchanges.
The loan will be repaid at maturity at par at the office of the
Minister of Finance and Receiver General at Ottawa, or at the
oflfice of the Assistant Receiver General at Halifax, St. John,
Charlottetown, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary
or Victoria.
The books of the loan will be kept at the Department of
Finance, Ottawa.
Recognized bond and stock brokers will be allowed a com-
mission of one-quarter of one per cent on allotments made in
respect of appfications which bear their stamp.
Subscription Lists will close on or before 30th November,
1915.
Finance Department, Ottawa,
November 22nd, 1915.
War Documents. ^3
WAR LOAN.
Dominion of Canada.
Issue of $50,000,000 5% Bonds Maturing 1st December, 1925.
Issue Price, 97 J.
application form.
To THE Minister of Finance,
Ottawa:
hereby apply for dollars
($ ) of Dominion of Canada
5 Per Cent War Loan, 1925, in terms oi the Prospectus dated the
twenty-second day of November, 1915, and
hereby engage to pay the instalments as they shall become due
on any allotment that may be made in respect of this application
asj provided in the Prospectus.
The sum of dollars
($ ) ten per cent of the amount
applied for, is enclosed herewith.
Signature:
Communications to be addressed to .,. .
Address in full
Date: November 1915.
Cheques should be payable to: '* Credit of Minister of
Finance."
If bonds with coupons are^equired, state here the number
and demoninations and whether they are to be made payable to
bearer or registered.
By striking out the word "bearer" or the word "registered"
the kind of bonds required will be indicated.
934 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Bonds (bearer — registered) of $100 each = $ .
Bonds (bearer — registered) of $500 each = $ ,
Bonds (bearer — registered) of $1,000 each = $.
If fully registered bonds without coupons are required, state
here the number and denominations:
Fully registered bonds of $1,000 each = $
FuUy registered bonds of $5,000 each = $
WAR LOAN.
Dominion of Canada.
Issue of $50,000,000 5% Bonds Maturing 1st December, 1925.
PROVISIONAL RECEIPT.
Received, the day of November, 1915, on
behalf of the Minister of Finance from
the sum of ($ )
being ten per cent o the par value payable on application for
$ of 5 per cent bonds of the above
named loan.
Bank of
By
This receipt is valid only when signed by or on behalf of a
chartered bank by one of its managers or officers. The receipt
must be carefully preserved and surrendered to the bank signing
it, when a scrip certificate payable to bearer will be issued after
allotment in exchange therefor.
War Documents. 935
No. 487.
Extra Canada Gazette, 20th November, 1915.
Proclamation of War with Bulgaria for the purposes of the Prize
Court Act.
ARTHUR.
[L.S.]
CANADA.
By Field Marshal His Royal Highness Prince Arthur
William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and
of Strathearn, Earl of Sussex (in the Peerage of the
United Kingdom); Prince of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Saxony, Prince of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Knight of the Most Noble
Order of the Garter; Knight of the Most Ancient and
Most Noble Order of the Thistle; Knight of the Most
Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick; one of His Majesty's
Most Honourable Privy Council; Great Master of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath; Knight Grand
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of
India; Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Knight
Grand Commander of the Most Eminent Order of the
Indian Empire; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal
Victorian Order; Personal Aide-de-Camp to His
Majesty the King; Governor General and Commander-
in-Chief of the Dominion of Canada, and Vice-Admiral
of the same.
To aU to whom these Presents shall come, — Greeting: —
I, Arthur William Patrick Albert, Governor General
and Vice-Admiral of Canada aforesaid, being satisfied thereof
by information received by me, do hereby proclaim that war has
broken out between His Majesty and the King of the Bulgarians.
At Government House, in the City of Ottawa, this twentieth
day of November, in the year of Our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fifteen.
936 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 488.
Extra Canada Gazette, 20th November, 1915.
Proclamation of War with Turkey for the purposes of the Prize
Court Act.
ARTHUR.
[L.S.]
CANADA.
By Field Marshal, His Royal Highness, Prince Arthxjr
William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and
of Strathearn, Earl of Sussex (in the Peerage of the
United Kingdom) Prince of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Saxony, Prince of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Knight of the Most Noble
Order of the Garter; Knight of the Most Ancient and
Most Noble Order of the Thistle; Knight of the Most
Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick; One of His Majesty's
Most Honourable Privy Council; Great Master of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath; Knight Grand
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of
India; Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Knight
Grand Commander of the Most Eminent Order of the
Indian Empire; Kiiight Grand Cross of the Royal
Victorian Order; Personal Aide-de-Camp to His
Majesty the King, Governor General and Commander-
in-Chief of the Dominion of Canada, and Vice- Admiral
of the same.
To 11 to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: —
I, Arthur William Patrick Albert, Governor General
and Vice- Admiral of Canada as aforesaid, being satisfied thereof
by information received by me do hereby proclaim that war has
broken out between His Majesty and the Empire of Turkey.
At Government House, in the City of Ottawa, this twen-
tieth day of November, in the year of Our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
War Documents. 937
No. 489.
Canada Gazette, 27th November, 1915.
Post Ofl&ce Notice.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, CANADA.
Ottawa, 23rd November, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the provi-
sions of section 6 of the War Measures Act, 1914, the '' Amerikai
Magyar Nepszava," a daily paper printed in Hungarian and
published at 178 Second Avenue, New York City, is from this
date refused the privilege of the mails in Canada, and is prohib-
ited from circulation in Canada, in any way. Under the terms
of the Order in Council above quoted, no person in Canada shall
be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any such paper, or
of any issue thereof, already published or hereafter to be
published, and further, any person in possession of any such
paper shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand
dollars or imprisonment for any term not exceeding five years
or to both fine and imprisonment.
No. 490.
The London Gazette of 23rd November, 1915.
[29377]
Munitions Order respecting War Material under the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
Ministry of Munitions of War, 23rd November, 1915.
In pursuance of the powers conferred on him by Regula-
tion 30a of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations
1914,* the Minister of Munitions hereby orders that the War
*p. 749.
93P Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Material to which that regulation applies shall include optical
munitions of the following classes and descriptions, that is to
say:
Prismatic binoculars and monoculars having a magnifying
power of five times or more.
Galilean Binoculars having object-glasses with a full
diameter of one-and-three-quarter inches or more, and a magni-
fying power of three-and-a-half to five times.
Terrestial Telescopes, portable, with an object-glass of
one-and-a-quarter inches full diameter or more, and a magni-
fying power of eleven times or more.
Telescopic or other optical sights for rifles.
Periscopes and Hyposcopes, using optical means other than,
or in addition to, plane mirrors.
Compasses, Prismatic and the like, of an outer diameter of
two-and-one-half inches or less, by means of which an azimuth
angle can be read off simultaneously with the sighting of an
object.
And in addition the following optical munitions of Admiralty
or of War Office pattern : —
Rangefinders;
Mekometers;
Telemeters;
Clinometers;
Angle of Sight Instruments;
Apparatus for the Control of Fire;
Dial Sights;
Directors;
Field-Plotters.
H. LLEWELLYN SMITH,
General Secretary,
War Documents. 939
No. 491.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 23rd November 1915. — 24th
[29378J November 1915.
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the exportation of
certain commodities and amending the Proclamation
of 28 July 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 24TH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
By the Lords o^ His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914/ that any Proclamation
or Order in Council made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in
recital, may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added
to by an Order made by the Lords of the Council on the re-
commendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whhereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act. 1900,
may, whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to, whilst
a state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of the
Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day o
July, 1915^ and made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, and Section 1 of the Exportation
of Arms Act, 1900, and Section 1 of the Customs (Exportation
Prohibition) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United King-
dom of certain articles to certain or all destinations was pro-
hibited:
And Whereas by subsequent orders of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particu-
lars :
>App. p. 182. *App. p. 191. 3p. 653.
940 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
And whereas there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect: —
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council,
should be further amended by making the following amend-
ments in and additions to the same: —
(1) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations: —
Cotton wadding;
Cotton wool;
Iron ore of all descriptions.
(2) That the exportation of the following goods which is at
present prohibited to all destinations should be prohibited only
to all destinations abroad other than British Possessions and
Protectorates : — ■
Grindery, the following articles of, used in the making of
boots and shoes: —
Brass rivets, for use by hand or machine;
Cutlan studs, for use by hand or machine;
Heel attaching pins, for use by hand or machine;
Lasting tacks or rivets, including iron shoe rivets, for use by
hand or machine;
Steel bills, for use by hand or machine;
Heel tips;
Heel tip nails;
Hobnails of all descriptions;
Protector studs;
Screwing wire.
(3) That the heading " Surgical bandages and dressings
(including buttercloth)," in the list of goods the exportation of
which is prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates, should be deleted, and there be
substituted therefor the heading " Surgical bandages and
dressings (including buttercloth, but not including cotton
wadding and cotton wool, the exportation of which is prohibited
to all destinations.)"
War Documents. 941
(4) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British
Possessions and Protectorates: —
Railway wagons;
Soft soap.
(5) That the exportation of " Firearms, unrifled, for
sporting purposes" which is at present prohibited to all foreign
countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic Ports), Italy,
Spain and Portugal, should be prohibited to all destinations
abroad other than British Possessions and Protectorates.
(6) That the heading ''AH manufactures and products of
cotton, except cotton lace and cotton waste" in the list of goods
the exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in
Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than
France, Russia (except through Baltic Ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal, should be deleted and there be substituted therefor
the heading " All manufactures and products of cotton except
cotton lace, cotton wadding, cotton waste and cotton wool."
(7) That the heading "China clay (including China stone
and potter's clay)" in the list of goods the exportation of which
is prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic Ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should
be deleted, and there be substituted therefor the heading ''China
clay (including china stone, ball clay and potter's clay)."
(8) That the exportation of "Egg, yolk and liquid, and
albumen" should be prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe
and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France,
Russia (except through Baltic Ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal.
(9) That the heading " Terneplates " and " Tinplates,
including tin boxes and tin canisters for food packing" in the
list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to aU
foreign countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and
Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except through Baltic
Ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should be deleted, and there
be substituted therefor respectively the headings "Terneplates
and all receptacles made from terneplates" and "Tinplates, and
all receptacles made from tinplates."
942 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(10) That the heading ''Railway material, both fixed and
rolling stock" in the list of goods the exportation of which is
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic Ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should
be deleted, and there be substituted therefor the heading
" Railway material, both fixed and rolling stock (except railway
wagons, the exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations
abroad other than British Possessions and Protectorates.)"
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all
other persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 492.
Canada Gazette, 4ih December, 1915.
PASSPORT NOTICE.
His Royal Highness the Governor General has received a
despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, setting
forth that until further notice, passports will be required from
all British subjects, without exception, entering the United
Kingdom.
The Department of External Affairs,
Ottawa, 25th November, 1915.
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No. 493.
The London Gazette, 30th November, 1915.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1148 of the year, 1915.
ENGLAND, SOUTH COAST.
Former Notice. — No. 1059 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regula-
tions have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and are now in force : —
(I)Beachy Head to St. Albans Head — Regulations
REGARDING TRADING, FiSHING AND PLEASURE CrAFT.
1 . Area A. — Enclosed by a line from Beachy Head to
Owers Light-vessel to Boulder Bank buoy, thence 315° (N. 30°
W. Mag.), to the Portsmouth Defence area.
Area B. — Enclosed by a line from Culver Cliff to a point 3
miles, 90° (75° E. Mag.), from Culver Cliff, thence within the
3-mile hmit to a point 3 miles, 180° (S. 15° W. Mag.), from
Freshwater Gate, thence to Freshwater Gate.
Area C. — Enclosed by a line joining Christchurch head to
St. Albans head.
Variation. — 15° W.
2. The term craft as used herein incli:^des ships, barges,
boats and vessels of all descriptions, and the orders apply to all
fishing and pleasure craft.
3 . No craft are to go out in specified areas between sunset
and sunrise.
4. All craft from places within these areas are to be on
shore or back in their harbour half an hour after sunset.
5. No craft are to put to sea during fog or thick weather,
and any caught at sea by fog, etc., are to return to shore or
harbour at once, if possible.
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6 . Craft unable to return to harbour owing to failing wind
or fog, etc., are to anchor and show the regulation anchor lights
at night. No bright lights are permitted.
7 . Fishing is permitted by all bona fide fishermen in sailing
craft, provided, they are in possession of a permit which can be
obtained from their District Fishery Officers. When applying
for these permits, they are to state the port from which they
intend to work and this will be entered on the permit.
8. All fishing craft mentioned in paragraph 7 above must
carry either their permit number or their registered number
painted on each bow in figures not less than 12 inches in height.
9. Fishing is absolutely prohibited for all steam fishing
vessels.
10. Craft found after dark in the areas detailed in para-
graph 1 above are liable to be fired upon.
11. No craft are to proceed to sea with any petrol, motor
oil, heavy oil, etc., on board with the exception that: —
(i) Traders and all other craft may carry oil, petrol, motor
spirit, etc., in bulk, barrels, or as stores for the equip-
ment or navigation of the vessel, provided that the
goods are properly pre-entered and that clearance is
obtained from the Customs Officials in accordance with
the Customs War Powers Act, 1915, paragraphs 1 to 3.
(ii) Sailing vessels may not have on board a quantity of
petrol, motor spirit, benzine, paraffin, petroleum, or
similar substances, exceeding four gallons.
12. Owners of motor craft, pleasure craft, and small craft
of all descriptions are to supply to the Coastguard Officer of the
District lists of all their boats and vessels which they may place
afloat, and they are to obtain from him permits for them.
Without such permits these craft are not to be used. The
number of the permit is to be painted on each bow in figures not
less than twelve inches in height.
13. Motor craft, pleasure craft, and small craft of all
descriptions are not to proceed outside of their ports, creeks or
rivers during the hours of official day, unless in possession of a
permit which may be obtained from a Customs Official on
personal application, or (in places where there is no Customs
Official) from the Coastguard Officer of that district.
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14 . The areas within which pleasure craft with permits may
move during dayhght are as follows, and they are forbidden to
move in any other areas : —
Newhaven: Within one mile of occulting light at entrance.
Brighton and Hove: Within one mile of fixed light on
western pier.
New Shoreham: Within one mile of high occulting light.
Worthing: Within one mile of fixed light on pier.
Littlehampton : Within one mile of fixed red light at
entrance.
Bognor: Within one mile of green fishing light.
Sandown bay: Inside the line joining Culver cHff and
Dunnose head.
Ventor: Within one mile of Ventor pier.
Christchurch : Inside the entrance to Christchurch harbour.
Christchurch head to Sandbanks: Within 400 yards of low
water mark.
Poole harbour: Within the line joining North and South
Havens.
Studland Bay: From opposite Studland village to the Old
Breakwater within 400 yards of low water mark.
Swanage bay: To the west of the line joining Ballard and
Peverill points.
15 . No excursion traffic is allowed except with the written
permission of the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, to be
obtained for the season in regard to standing excursions, and on
each occasion for special excursions.
16. Nothing in these orders shall affect the standing orders
relating to the Defence Areas at Newhaven, Portsmouth and
Poole.
(2) Newhaven — Closing of the Port.
The Port of Newhaven is closed to all merchant vessels
other than those employed on Government Service, and those
which have previously obtained special permission to enter from
the Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Newhaven.
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(3) Poole Bay and Solent approach — Restriction of
Traffic.
No craft of any description, other than craft employed on
Admiralty work, is to be under way to the northward of a line
joining St. Catherine's point and Anvil point, between one hour
after sunset and one hour before sunrise, or during fog.
(4) Portland Harbour approach — Restriction of Traffic.
No vessels or boats of any description are to move in the
area north of a line joining Portland Bill with St. Albans head,
by day or night, unless proceeding into Weymouth anchorage.
Note. — This notice is a repetition of Notice No. 1059 of
1915, with the addition of the information relating to restriction
of traffic in Poole bay and Solent approach contained in section
(3).
Caution. — This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued
under the provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners is
liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Avihority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrogra'pher.
Hydrographic Department,
Admiralty, London, 26th November, 1915.
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No. 494.
P. C. 2758.
Order in Council providing that preference be given returned
members of tlie overseas forces in making appointments
to the Civil Service.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 27th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommenda-
tion of the Right Honourable the Prime Minister, advise that
in making appointments to the Government Civil Service,
preference be given to the returned members of the Canadian
Expeditionary Force, especially those who through disability
occasioned by active military service are unable to fill their
previous occupations; such appointments to be subject to the
provisions of the Civil Service Acts and to be made with due
regard to the capacity of any applicant to discharge the duties of
the position to which it is proposed to appoint him.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 495.
The London Gazette, of 30th November, 1915.
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Honours.
Whitehall, November 27, 1915.
The King has been pleased to give and grant unto the under-
mentioned Officers His Majesty's Royal license and authority
to wear Decorations (as stated against their respective names)
which have been conferred upon them by His Majesty the
Emperor of Russia in recognition of Valuable services rendered
by them: —
948 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd Class, with Crossed Swords and
Ribband Bow.
Major-General Sir John Hanbury-Williams, K.C.V.O.,
C.M.G., Order of St. Vladimir, 4th Class, with Crossed Swords
and Ribband Bow.
No. 496.
Orders in Council providing for the appointment of a Commission
to make enquiries respecting the supply and sufficiency
of war materials required for the production
of munitions.
P. C. 2755,
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 27th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 24th November, 1915, from the Right Honourable
Sir Robert Laird Borden, the Prime Minister, stating that
representations have been made to him urging the importance
and desirability of an enquiry respecting the supply and suffi-
ciency of raw materials in Canada required for the production
of munitions of war and as to the best method of conserving the
same.
The Prime Minister observes that the proposed inquiry
involves considerations of an urgent nature and that it should
be made forthwith.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable Sir Robert Laird Borden, the Prime Minister,
advise that for the purpose of such inquiry, the following
gentlemen be, under the provisions of Part I of the Inquiries
Act, appointed Commissioners, viz. : —
Col. Thomas Cantley, of New Glasgow, Province of Nova
Scotia, Manufacturer, Chairman;
Robert Hobson, of the City of Hamilton, Province of
Ontario, Esquire, Manufacturer;
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George C. Mackenzie, B.Sc, of the City of Ottawa, Province
of Ontario, Mining Engineer; and
Honourable William C. Edwards, of the City of Ottawa,
Province of Ontario, Manufacturer.
F. K. BENNETTS,
Asst. Clerk of the Privy Council.
P. C. 2806.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 30th November, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on the recommenda-
tion of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Laird Borden, Prime
Minister, advise, with reference to the Order in Council of 27th
November, 1915, appointing, under the provisions of Part I of
the Inquiries Act, certain gentlemen as Commissioners to make
inquiry respecting the supply and sufficiency of raw materials in
Canada required for the production of munitions of war and as
to the best method of conserving the same, that the under-
mentioned gentlemen be added to the personnel of the said
Commission, viz.: —
E. Carnegie, Esquire, President of the Electric Steel and
Metal Company of Welland, Ontario; and
George W. Watts, of the City of Toronto, Province of
Ontario, Esquire, General Manager of the Canada General
Electric Company.
F. K. BENNETTS,
Asst. Clerk of the Privy Council.
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CANADA.
ARTHUR.
[L.S.]
George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the
British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of
the Faith, Emperor of India.
To all to whom these Presents shall come, or whom the
same may in anywise concern, — Greeting: —
W. Stuart Edwards,^ Whereas in and by Orders of Our
Acting Deputy Minis- 1 Governor General in Council, bearing
ter of Justice, | date the twenty-seventh and thirtieth
Canada. J days of November, in the year of Our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen (copies of which
are hereto annexed) provision has been made for an inquiry by
Our Commissioners therein and hereinafter named respecting
the supply and sufficiency of raw materials in Canada required
for the production of munitions of war and as to the best method
of conserving the same.
Now Know Ye, that by and with the advice of Our Privy
Council for Canada, We do by these Presents nominate, consti-
tute and appoint Thomas Cantley of the Town of New Glasgow,
in the Province of Nova Scotia, Manufacturer; Robert Hobson,
of the City of Hamilton, in the Province of Ontario, Manufac-
turer; George Cleghorn Mackenzie, of the City of Ottawa, in
the said Province of Ontario, Mining Engineer, the Honourable
William Cameron Edwards, of the City of Ottawa, in the
Province of Ontario aforesaid, a Member of Our Senate of
Canada, Ebenezer Carnegie, of the Town of Welland, in the said
Province of Ontario, Esquire, and George W. Watts, of the City
of Toronto, in the said Province of Ontario, Esquire to be Our
Commissioners to conduct such inquiry.
To have, hold, exercise and enjoy the said office, place
and trust unto the said Thomas Cantley, Robert Hobson,
George Cleghorn Mackenzie, William Cameron Edwards, Eben-
ezer Carnegie and George W. Watts, together with all the
rights, powers, privileges and emoluments unto the said office,
place and trust of right and by law appertaining during pleasure.
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And We, in pursuance of the Statute in that behalf do
hereby authorize and empower Our said Commissioners to
engage the services of such accountants, engineers technical
advisers, or other experts, clerks, reporters and assistants, as
they may deem necessary or advisable also the services of
Counsel to aid and assist Our said Commissioners in the inquiry,
and also to have and exercise the other powers specified in
Chap. 28, 2 George V, intituled '^An Act to amend the Inquiries
Act."
And We do by these presents nominate, constitute and
appoint the said Thomas Cantley, Chairman of such Commis-
sion.
And We do hereby under the authority of the Revised
Statutes respecting Inquiries concerning public matters, confer
upon Our said Commissioners the power of summoning before
them any witnesses and of requiring them to give evidence on
oath, or on solemn affirmation, if they are persons entitled to
affirm in civil matters, and orally or in writing, and to produce
such documents and things as Our said Commissioners shall
deem requisite to the full investigation of the matters into
which they are hereby appointed to examine.
And We do hereby require and direct Our said Commis-
sioners to report to Our Governor General in Council the
result of their investigation together with the evidence taken
before them and any opinion they may see fit to expreess
thereon.
In Testimony Whereof, We have caused these Our
Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of
Canada to be hereunto affixed. Witness: Our Most
Dear and Entirely Beloved Uncle and Most Faithful
Counsellor, Field Marshal, His Royal Highness Prince
Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught
and of Strathearn, Earl of Sussex in( the Peerage of
the United Kingdom) ; Prince of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Saxony, Prince
of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Knight of Our Most Noble
Order of the Garter; Knight of Our Most Ancient and
Most Noble Order of the Thistle; Knight of Our Most
Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick; One of Our Most
Honourable Privy Council; Great Master of Our Most
Honourable Order of the Bath; Knight Grand Com-
mander of Our Most Exalted Order of the Star of
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India; Knight Grand Cross of Our Most Distinguished
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Knight
Grand Commander of Our Most Eminent Order of
the Indian Empire; Knight Grand Cross of Our Royal
Victorian Order; Our Personal Aide-de-Camp;
Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Our
Dominion of Canada.
At Our Government House, in Our City of Ottawa, this
twenty-seventh day of November, in the year of Our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen and in
the sixth year of Our Reign.
By Command,
THOMAS MULVEY,
Under-Secretary of State.
No. 497.
Third Supplement to The London Gazette, 26th November, 1915 —
29th November, 1915.
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Military Honours.
War Office, 29th November, 1915.
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to
approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to the
Undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers
and men for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty whilst
serving with the Expeditionary Forces in France and Flanders,
the Dardanelles and East Africa: —
No. 73741, Private H. B. Compton, 28th Canadian Infantry
BattaHon, for conspicuous bravery on the 8th October, 1915, in
front of Wytschaete. The enemy exploded mines, and Private
Compton was buried under the debris. On being dug out, he
immediately volunteered to go forward as a member of a party
of bombers, and assisted in bombing the enemy from the crater
in which they were advancing. He also assisted, under heavy
shell and machine-gun fire, to dig out four men who had been
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buried by the explosion, thus helping to save their lives.
Throughout the action his courage, resource, and devotion to
duty were most marked.
No. 69805, Sergeant W. C. Ryer, 26th Canadian Infantry
Battalion, for conspicuous gallantry on the 13th October, 1915.
During a reconnaissance of a German crater Sergeant Ryer
carried another Sergeant, who was mortally wounded, until the
latter died, when he returned to the crater and, with the assist-
ance of another man, carried back a second man. This was
performed under heavy cross fire from machine guns and rifles.
He gave a fine example of bravery and devotion to duty.
No. 498.
The London Gazette, 30th November, 1915.
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A Proclamation for prohibiting the importation of machine tools
into the United Kingdom.
By the king.
GEORGE R. I.
Whereas, by Section forty-three of the Customs Con-
solidation Act, 1876, it is provided that the importation of arms,
ammunition, gunpowder, or any other goods may be prohibited
by Proclamation:
And Whereas, it is expedient that the importation into
the United Kingdom of machine tools and parts thereof,
excluding small tools, should be prohibited as hereinafter
provided :
Now, Therefore, We, by and with the advice of Our
Privy Council, in pursuance of the said Act, and of all other
powers enabling Us in that behalf, do hereby proclaim, direct
and ordain as follows: —
As from and after the 21st day of December, 1915, subject
as hereinafter provided, all machine tools and parts thereof,
excluding small tools, shall be prohibited to be imported into the
United Kingdom.
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Provided always, and it is hereby declared that nothing in
this Proclamation shall apply to machine tools and parts thereof,
imported under the license of the Board of Trade and subject to
the provisions and conditions of such license.
This Proclamation may be cited as the Machine Tools
(Prohibition of Import) Proclamation, 1915.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this thirtieth
day of November, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and fifteen, and in the sixth year of Our
Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
No. 499.
The London Gazette, 30th November, 1915.
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Order of His Majesty in Council postponing the coming into
operation of the Merchants Shipping (Convention)
Act, 1914.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 30th
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
present:
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas, on the 20th day of January, 1914, an Inter-
national Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and for
purposes incidental thereto, was duly entered into by His
Majesty and the other Signatory Powers more especially
referred to and set out in the said Convention:
And Whereas, a Statute 4 and 5 Geo. V., c. 50, intituled
** An Act to make such amendments of the Law relating to
Merchant Shipping as are necessary or expedient to give effect
to an International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,"
War Documents. 955
(being the convention above referred to), was passed on the
10th day of August, 1914, the short title of which is '' The
Merchant Shipping (Convention) Act, 1914."*
And Whereas, by Section 29, Sub-section 5, of the said
Act it was provided as follows: —
'' This Act shall come into operation on the 1st day of
July, 1915:
'^ Provided that His Majesty may, by Order in Council,
from time to time, postpone the coming into operation of this
Act for such period not exceeding on any occasion of post-
ponement one year as may be specified in the Order."
And Whereas, by Order in Council dated the 2nd day of
June, 1915, His Majesty did postpone the coming into operation
of the said Act until the 1st day of January, 1916:
And Whereas, His Majesty deems it expedient, owing to a
state of War, that the provisions of the Merchant Shipping
(Convention) Act, 1914, should be further postponed:
Now, Therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice of
His Privy Council, in pursuance of the powers vested in Him
by the above-recited provision, and of all other powers Him
thereunto enabling, doth order, and it is hereby ordered, that
the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Convention) Act,
1914, shall be postponed from coming into operation until the
1st day of July, 1916."
ALMERIC FITZROY.
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No. 500.
Supplement to The London Gazette, 30th November, 1915 — 1st
December, 1915.
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Order of His Majesty in Council amending the Defence of the Realm
(Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 30th
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1915.
PRESENT :
The KING'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas by an Order in Council, dated the twenty-eighth
day of November, nineteen hundred and fourteen,^ His Majesty
was pleased to make Regulations (called the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914) under the Defence
of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914,^ for securing the public
safety and the defence of the Realm:
And Whereas the said Act has been amended by the
Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915,^ the Defence of
the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act, 1915,^ and the Munitions of
War Act, 1915:^
And Whereas the said Regulations have been amended by
various subsequent Orders in Council:
And Whereas it is expedient further to amend the said
Regulations in manner hereinafter appearing:
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered,
that the following amendments be made in the said Regulations:
1 . In lieu of the second paragraph of Regulation 1 1 the
following paragraph shall be substituted: —
"The Secretary of State may also by order require that
between such hours, within such area, and during such period,
as may be specified in the order, such lamps as may be so
specified shall be carried by all vehicles or vehicles of any
specified class or description and in connection with traffic of
any other specified class or description, and shall be properly
«App. p. 284. «App. p. 191. »App. p. 205. 'App. 209. 'App. p. 313.
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trimmed, lighted, and attached or carried, and any poHce
constable may stop any vehicle or other traffic found without
lamps as required by the order, and, in the case of a vehicle,
may seize the same, and the person in charge or having control
of the vehicle or other traffic shall be guilty of a summary offence
against these regulations."
2. After Regulation 14B the following regulation shall be
inserted : —
''14C — (1) A person coming from or intending to proceed
to any place out of the United Kingdom as a passenger shall
not without the special permission of a Secretary of State, land
or embark at any port in the United Kingdom unless he has in
his possession a valid passport issued to him not more than two
years previously by or on behalf of the Government of the
country of which he is a subject or a citizen, or, in the case of
a person coming from a place outside the United Kingdom,
either such a passport or some other document satisfactorily
establishing his nationality and identity.
"To every such passport and document as aforesaid there
must be attached a photograph of the person to whom it relates.
''In the case of British subjects resident in Ireland special
permission to embark may be given by the Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland instead of by a Secretary of State.
''(2) If any person lands or embarks in contravention of
this regulation, or if, where any such special permission to land
has been granted by a Secretary of State subject to any condi-
tions, the person to whom it was granted fails to comply with
any such condition, he shall be guilty of a summary offence
against these regulations.
''(3) For the purposes of this regulation the expression
'passenger' includes any person carried on a ship other than the
master and persons employed in the work or service of the
ship."
3 . After Regulation 22a the following regulation shall be
inserted : —
"22B. — (1) Every person who carried on, whether alone or
in conjunction with any other business, the business of receiving
for reward letters, telegrams, or other postal packets for delivery
or forwarding to the persons for whom they are intended, shall
as soon as may be send to the chief officer of police for the
958 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
district for registration by him, notice of the fact together with
the address where the business is carried on, and the chief
officer of poUce shall keep a register of the names and addresses
of such persons, and shall if required by any person who sends
such a notice furnish him on payment of a fee of one shilling
with a certificate of registration, and every person so registered
shall from time to time furnish to the chief oflScer of police
notice of any change of address at which the business is carried
on and such other information as may be necessary for main-
taining the correctness of the particulars entered in the register.
" (2) Every person who carried on such a business as afore-
said shall cause to be entered in a book kept for the purpose the
following particulars : —
(a) the name and address of every person for whom any
postal packet is received, or who has requested that
postal packets received may be delivered or forwarded
to him;
(6) any instructions that may have been received as to the
delivery or forwarding of postal packets;
(c) in the case of every postal packet received the place
from which the postal packet comes and the date of
posting (as shown by the post mark) and the date of
receipt, and if, registered, the date and office of regis-
tration and the number of the registered packet;
(d) in the case of every postal packet delivered the date of
the dehvery and the name and address of the person
to whom it is dehvered;
(e) in the case of every postal packet forwarded, the name
and address to which and the date on which it is
forwarded;
and shall not deliver a letter to any person until that person has
signed a receipt for the same in such book as aforesaid.
*' (3) The books so kept and all postal packets received by a
person carrying on any such business and any instructions as to
the delivery or forwarding of postal packets received by any such
person, shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by
any police constable or by any person apponted for the purpose
by the competent naval or military authority.
" (4) If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any
of the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an
ofi'ense against these regulations.
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" (5) Nothing in this regulation shall apply to postal packets
addressed to any office where any newspaper or periodical is
published being postal packets in reply to advertisements
appearing in such newspaper or periodical."
In Regulation 42, alter the words "civilian population,"
there shall be inserted the words "or to impede, delay, or
restrict the production, repair, or transport of war material, or
any other work necessary for the successful prosecution of the
war".
At the end of the same regulation the following paragraph
shall be inserted: —
"This regulation, so far as it relates to the production,
repair, and transport of war material, and such other work as
aforesaid, shall be deetmed, for the purposes of Regulation 56,
to be a regulation in which the Minister of Munitions has
concurrent powers."
5. In paragraph (b) of Regulation 45, after the words "has
been duly issued," there shall be inserted the words "or with
intent to obtain any such pass, permit, certificate, license or
other document or passport, whether for himself or for any
other person, knowingly makes any false statement."
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 501.
Order in Council respecting the distribution of Prizes.
P. C. 2788.
Certipeed Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 1st December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 26th November, 1915, from the Right Honour-
able the Secretary of State for External Affairs, to whom was
referred a despatch, dated 6th August, 1915, from the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, communi-
cating particulars of proposals for the enactment of legislation
to authorize a change in the pi*actice of distributing the net
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proceeds of prizes captured from the enemy and for referring
for settlement to a committee already appointed in the United
Kingdom all claims made by British Allied or neutral third
parties against ships or cargoes which have been detained or
condemned by prize courts.
The Minister submits that in the opinion of Your Royal
Highness' advisers, there can be no reasonable objection from
the standpoint of the Canadian Government to the proposals
referred to in so far as they affect prizes condemned during the
present war, but that they would suggest that any legislation
which His Majesty's Government may be advised to be necessary
for the carrying out of these proposals should be of a temporary
nature relating to the present period of hostilities. They
apprehend that when the war is over the constitution of prize
courts, the naval forces of overseas Dominions, the distribution
of prize moneys, and the determination of local claims may be
proper subject for enquiry and consideration in connection with
the general relations of the Dominions to the Empire, and that
it would be unadvisable at present to impose any legislative
view which might affect the situation for the future.
As regards the request contained in paragraph 17 of Mr.
Bonar Law's despatch for particulars of any claims already
entered against ships or cargoes condemned or detained by prize
courts in Canada, the Minister represents that no ships or
cargoes have been condemned in Canada since the outbreak of
war, and that the only ship and cargo ordered to be detained
during this period up to the present time is the German barque
Bellas, and her cargo, which were ordered to be detained on
the 15th December last until further order of the court. In
this case the only claim made with regard to the ship was that
of Dr. Orlando De Mello Do Rego, of the City of Lisbon, Portu-
gal, whose claim was dismissed with costs, and no appearance
was entered by any one with respect to the cargo thereof.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs, advise
that Your Royal Highness may be pleased to communicate the
substance of this Minute, if approved, to Mr. Bonar Law by
telegraph.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
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No. 502.
London Gazette, 3rd December, 1915.
[29390]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1173 of the year, 1915.
ENGLISH CHANNEL, NORTH SEA, AND RIVER
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
PiijOtage and Traffic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 1041 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty and are now in force: —
1 . All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound
from, and whilst navigating in the waters from, the Downs
Pilot Station to Gravesend or vice versa, must be conducted by
pilots licensed by the London Trinity House.
2. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst bound
from and whilst navigating in the waters from, Gravesend to
Great Yarmouth or vice versa, must be conducted by pilots
licensed by the London Trinity House.
3. All ships (other than British ships of less than 3,500
tons gross tonnage, when trading coastwise or to or from the
Channel islands and not carrying passengers) whilst navigating
in the waters from Gravesend to London Bridge or vice versa,
must be conducted by pilots licensed by the London Trinit*'
House.
4. The Trinity House Pilot Station at Dungeness having
been discontinued, pilotage is therefore not compulsory between
the Downs Pilot Station and Dungeness, except for ships bound
into or out of the Harbours of Dover and Folkstone.
*p. 879.
97169—281
962 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
II. Trinity House Pilot Stations have been established at
the undermentioned places, and merchant vessels not under
compulsion of pilotage are very strongly advised to take
pilots : —
(a) The Downs, where ships proceeding north can obtain
pilots capable of piloting as far as Great Yarmouth,
and also pilots for the River Thames, and for Folk-
stone and Dover Harbours. The pilot steamers
attached to the Downs Station will cruise in the
vicinity of a position two miles south-east of Deal pier.
(6) Great Yarmouth, where ships from the North Sea
bound for the River Thames or the English Channel
can obtain pilots capable of piloting as far as the Downs.
The Pilot Steamer attached to the Great Yarmouth Station
will cruise between the Gorton Light-vessel and the
South Scroby buoy.
(c) The Sunk Light- vessel, where ships crossing the North
■ Sea between the parallels of 51° 40' and 51° 54' North
Latitude, but no others, can obtain pilots for the River
Thames and the Downs.
(d) Pilots can also be obtained at London and Harwich for
the Downs and Great Yarmouth (including the River
Thames and approaches).
Note. — The pilots referred to in this Notice are the pilots
licensed by the London Trinity House and no others.
III . River Thames and Medway. — ^All traffic into and out
of the River Thames must pass through the Edinburgh Channels,
or through the Black Deep south of the Knock John and Knob
Light-buoys, and throught the Oaze Deep, until further notice.
No vessels are to remain under way in the above-men-
tioned Channels between Chapman Lighthouse on the west, and
the Sunk Head Light-buoy or a line joining the positions of the
South long Sand and East Shingles buoys, on the east, between
the hours of 6.30 p.m. and 5.30 a.m.
Vessels at anchor within these limits must not exhibit any
lights between the hours of 6.30 p.m. and 5.30 a.m.
All other Channels are closed to navigation.
2. Coasting vessels are not to be under way nor exhibit
any lights in the East Swin or Wallet between sunset and
sunrise.
War Documents. 963
3 . Cruising of yachts and pleasure craft is prohibited in
the estuaries of the Thames, Medway, Colne, Blackwater,
Crouch and Roach, and adjacent rivers and creeks.
Fishing vessels are governed by the terms of the Notices
issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Note. — This Notice is a re-publication of Notice No. 1041
of 1915, with amendments to section 111.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regula-
tions, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regu-
lations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to
severe penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that SQiy infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 1st December, 1915.
No. 503.
Canada Gazette, 22nd January, 1916.
The London Gazette, 17th December, 1915.
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Authorization by C!olonial Secretary to Director of Pay and Record
Service of the Canadian Expeditionary Force to act under
Regimental Debts Act, 1893.
AUTHORIZATION.
I, Andrew Bonar Law, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of
State for the Colonies, hereby authorize the person for the time
964 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
being holding the appointment of Director of Pay and Record
Services of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and any person
or persons authorized by him to perform on my behalf in accor-
dance with the conditions laid down in the Regimental Debts
Act, 1893, 56 Victoria, chapter 5, and any Regulations prescribed
under the said Act any of the following functions, namely: —
(1) To receive any surplus arising under the Regimental
Debts Act, 1893, of any member of the Canadian
Expeditionary Force who may die subject to military
law during the present war, and all arrears of pay,
batts, grants and other allowances in the nature thereof
standing to the credit of the deceased.
(2) To pay out of the money so received any debts payable
out of the same in accordance with the provisions of
the said Act and regulations, and any expenses or
charges which under the said Act, or any regulations
prescribed thereunder, may be chargeable against the
same.
(3) To pay or apply the moneys so received, or any residue
thereof remaining after payment of debts, charges and
expenses as aforesaid, to the representative of the
deceased in the United Kingdom, or in the absence of
any such representative to pay or apply the same to
or for the benefit of such persons in the United Kingdom
as appear to be beneficially entitled to the personal
estate of the deceased or to or for the benefit of any
such persons.
(4) To transmit any balance in his or their hands not
disposed of as aforesaid to the Minister of Militia and
Defence at Ottawa for distribution.
And I hereby authorize the Minister of Militia and Defence
at Ottawa and all persons duly authorized by him to dispose of
and distribute on my behalf any part of the estate coming to
his or their hands as aforesaid in accordance with the conditions
in the said Act and any regulations prescribed under the said Act.
And I declare that for the purposes of exercising the powers
delegated to them all persons authorized to act on my behalf
shall have and exercise all such further or incidental powers as
are by the said Act or any regulation prescribed thereunder
conferred or vested in the Secretary of State.
War Documents. 965
And I hereby further declare that all receipts of money or
effects of any members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
deceased during the present war and all payments out of monies
so received, and all distributions, disposals and applications of
such monies and effects had or made before the date hereof by
the said Director of Pay and Record Services, whether under
that title or under his former title of Chief Paymaster of the
Canadian Expeditionary Force, or by any person or persons
acting under his authority in pursuance or purported pursuance
of the said Act, and or regulations prescribed thereunder, have
been had and made under the authority of and with the sanction
of the Secretary of State.
Given under my hand this third day of December, 1915.
A. BONAR LAW.
No. 504.
Order in Council authorizing a payment to the Anglo-Russian
Hospital Fund.
P. C. 2852.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General in Council, on the 3rd December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council, on a report from the
Right Honourable the Prime Minister that he has received an
appeal for financial aid from the Anglo-Russian Hospital
Committee, London, England, recommend that the sum of
£10,000 sterling be paid out of the War Appropriation, through
the High Commissioner for Canada, to the Anglo-Russian
Hospital Fund, to express the Canadian people's appreciation
of the valour and heroism of the Russian armies.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
966 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 505.
Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of Wheat.
P. C. 2873.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Comicil, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 4th December, 1915.
On a report, dated 3rd December, 1915, from the Minister
of Trade and Commerce representing that the Government of
Canada has been requested to take into account the supplies of
wheat required by the British Government and certain of the
Allied Governments, and to arrange for a considerable supply to
be shipped during the month of December and following months.
The Minister of Trade and Commerce reports that it became
necessary and advisable, within the meaning of Section 6 of
the War Measures Act, 1914, to appropriate and control the
wheat hereinafter described under the conditions hereinafter
mentioned.
The Minister further reports that the action which he has
taken for the above purpose is set forth in the telegrams, copies
of which are hereto appended, and that the instructions given
in the messages signed by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries,
the Minister of Railways and Canals and the Solicitor General,
were sent after consultation with him and at his request in
pursuance of the proposed appropriation and control of the
wheat aforesaid.
That in the putting into effect and in the carrying out of
the said appropriation it has been found desirable in order to
avoid as far as possible interference with the progress of milling
in Canada, and with contracts for export of wheat, to release
out of the wheat so appropriated in elevators east of Port Arthur,
such quantities as have been shown to be necessary to supply
wheat for grinding to Canadian mills, either upon contracts, to
replace or without such contracts. It has also been found
necessary to release out of the wheat appropriated at Fort
William and Port Arthur quantities required to fill existing
contracts for export and also quantities required for grinding in
Canadian mills, such latter releases being covered in each case
by contracts for replacing of like quantities and grades. It has
War Documents. 967
also been found desirable to release out of the grain appropriated
without contract for replacement, certain quantities under
contract for shipment to the French Government, and for other
shipments of a special character, and that such releasing and
exchange has accordingly been authorized in each case by the
Minister of the Department concerned.
As the wheat was required and ordered th ough the Govern-
ment of the United Kingdom from the Government of Canada
by reason of war conditions, the Minister of Trade and Commerce
recommends that under Section 6 of the War Measures Act,
1914, the appropriation and control of wheat as herein set out
be ratified and confirmed and all despatches effecting same and
all acts done by or under the authority of the Minister of Trade
and Commerce, the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, the
Minister of Railways and Canals and the Solicitor General, in
the carrying out of the said appropriation and in the releasing
under contract or replacement or otherwise, portions of the
wheat appropriated be ratified and confirmed.
The Minister further recommends that the wheat which
has thus been appropriated and which is now under the control
of the Government be used for the purpose of supplying any such
orders as aforesaid heretofore received by the Government
through the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the
Colonies, or otherwise.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendations
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
November 27th, 1915.
Dr. Robert McGill,
Grain Commission,
Fort WiUiam.
''Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in elevators under Grain Commission.
You are hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion Govern-
ment."
George E. Foster,
Minister of Trade and Commerce.
968 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
November 27th, 1915.
Chairman Harbour Commission,
Montreal.
''Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Dominion Government or Harbour
Conamission elevators, Montreal. You are hereby instructed to
retain same for Dominion Government."
J. D. Hazen,
Minister of Marine and Fisheries.
November 27th, 1915
Sir William Price,
Chairman Harbour Commission,
Quebec.
"Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Dominion Harbour Commission
elevator Quebec. You are hereby instructed to retain same for
Dominion Government."
J. D. Hazen,
Minister of Marine and Fisheries.
November 27th, 1916.
Supt. Dominion Government Elevator,
Halifax, N.S.
"Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Dominion Government elevator
Halifax. You are hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion
Government."
Frank Cochrane,
Minister of Railways and Canals.
Supt. Dominion Government Elevators,
Port Colbome.
"Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Dominion Government elevator
Port Colbome. You are hereby instructed to retain same for
Dominion Government."
Frank Cochrane,
Minister of Railways and Canals.
War Documents. 969
Supt. Grand Trunk Elevator,
Montreal.
'^Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store elevators under you. You are
hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion Government."
Arthur Meighen,
Solicitor General.
Mr. Grout,
Supt. Atlantic Division, C.P.R.,
St. John, N.B.
"Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in elevators under you, at St. John.
You are hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion Govern-
ment."
Arthur Meighen,
Solicitor General.
No. 506.
Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of Wheat.
P. C. 2874.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 4th December, 1915.
The Minister of Finance and the Minister of Trade and
Commerce jointly recommend that in order to in part effectuate
the provisions of Order in Council, P.C. 2873,* of the 4th Decem-
ber, 1915, ratifying the appropriating of Nos. one, two and three
Northern wheat, in store in Canadian elevators at Fort William
and Port Arthur and eastward, the sum of Ten Million Dollars
be under the provisions of the War Appropriation Act, 1915,
borrowed from the Bank of Montreal, on the credit of the
Government of Canada, and that such part same as the Minister
of Trade and Commerce may designate be transferred by the
Government of Canada to the credit of the Lake Shippers'
*p. 966.
970 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Association, Fort William, at the Bank of Montreal at such
points and in such amounts as may be designated by the
Minister of Trade and Commerce upon condition binding on
the said Bank that such moneys are to be paid out by the Lake
Shippers' Association, Fort WiUiam, only upon cheques counter-
signed by Robert McGill, Chairman of the Board of Grain
Commissioners for Canada, and having attached to each
cheque a transfer of wheat certified by the signature of the said
Robert McGill.
That the Minister of Trade and Commerce may authorize
the said Robert McGill to so countersign said cheques and so
certify said transfers provided said transfers constitute title
(with all charges to date of appropriating paid) in the Govern-
ment of Canada to wheat of the value of each cheque to which
they are attached respectively computed at the prices named
below.
That such of the balance of said loan as may be necessary
be utilized for payment under authority of the Minister of
Trade and Commerce of further wheat appropriated under said
order and for payment of costs and charges in connection with
the appropriating, storing and transporting the said wheat.
The Ministers further recommend that the prices to be
paid for said wheat so appropriated or for replacing such of
same as may be released, be as follows: —
For No. 1 Northern wheat $1 .04J
For No. 2 " 1.03i
For No. 3 " 0.98f
such being the prices quoted for same in the open market on
the day on which same was appropriated.
The said Ministers further recommend that the said loan
be re-payable in two months from date with interest at 6% per
annum.
The Committee concur in the above recommendation.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
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No. 507.
Despatch from the Colonial Office respecting the circulation of
certain books.
Canada.
Downing Street,
No. 1152. / 4th December, 1915.
Sir, I have the honour to request Your Royal Highness
to inform your Ministers that the attention of the Secretary
of State for Home Affairs has been called to two books entitled
"The Socialists and the War" and 'The Fall of Tsing Tau",
published in America which have been sent to his country
with a view to publication.
2. The opinions expressed in these books appear likely to
give offence to allied Governments, and the books are being
with-held from circulation for the period of the War.
I have etc.,
A. BONAR LAW,
Governor General,
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K. G.,
etc., etc., etc.
No. 508.
Order in Council respecting Naval Service Separation Allowance.
P.O. 2864.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 4th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 24th November, 1915, from the Minister of the
Naval Service, stating that by Orders in Council of the 28th
November, 1914,^ and 24th June, 1915,^ approval was given for
'p. 184. »p. 478.
972 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
the payment of separation allowance for the period of the
present war in respect of ratings serving in the Royal Canadian
Navy;
That the payment of separation allowance in the Royal
Navy, having now been extended to Warrant Officers of the
Royal Navy, and Reserve Forces and Royal Marine Gunners,
under authority of Admiralty Weekly Order No. 926 of the
11th June, 1915, the Minister submits that his technical officers
have recommended to him that this extension should be granted
in respect of Officers of the same rank serving in His Majesty's
Canadian Navy, under the following regulations: —
Payment of separation allowance will be made for the period
of the present war to the wives, motherless children and
dependents of Warrant Officers of the Royal Navy and Reserve
Forces and Marine Gunners serving in His Majesty's Canadian
Navy, and of the Royal Canadian Naval permanent Warrant
Officers, as from the 15th April, 1915, according to the following
scale : —
In the case of a wife, $2.00 a week, and in addition $1.00
for the first child, 75c for the second, 50c for the third and 25c
for each other child, subject to a minimum allotment of $20.00
per month having been made in favour of the wife.
In the case of motherless children, $1.25 a week for each.
In the case of dependents (provided there is an allotment
in force), the allowance made will not exceed that for a wife
and will be granted by reference to (1) the degree of pre-war
dependence, and (2) the amount of current allotment.
When more than one person is dependent on a Warrant
Officer or Marine Gunner, the maximum is increased to the
scale for a wife and a number of children corresponding to the
number of additional dependents, providing the total amount
of dependence and the rate of the current allotment admit of
such increase. These regulations are to be read in conjunction
with and in relation to previous Orders in Council and the
Admiralty Weekly Orders dealing with naval separation
allowance upon which they are based.
The Minister concurs in this recommendation, as it agrees
with the procedure in force in the Royal Navy, and recommends
that the same be approved.
War Documents. 973
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
Canada Gazette, 18th December, 1915.
Regulations for payment of Separation Allowance.
Payment of separation allowance will be made for the period
of the present war to the wives, motherless children and
dependents of Warrant Officers of the Royal Navy and Reserve
Forces and Marine Gunners serving in His Majesty's Canadian
Navy, and of the Royal Canadian Naval permanent Warrant
Officers, as from the 15th April, 1915, according to the following
scale : — *
In the case of a wife, $2.00 a week, and in addition $1.00 for
the first child, 75c. for the second, 50c. for the third, and 25c. for
each other child, subject to a minimum allotment of $20.00 per
month having been made in favour of the wife.
In the case of motherless children, $1.25 a week for each.
In the case of dependents (provided there is an allotment in
force), the allowance made will not exceed that for a wife and
will be granted by reference to (1) the degree of pre-war depen-
dence and (2) the amount of current allotment.
When more than one person is dependent on a Warrant
Ofiicer or Marine Gunner, the maximum is increased to the scale
for a wife and a number of children corresponding to the number
of additional dependents, providing the total amount of
dependence and the rate of the current allotment admit of such
increase. These regulations are to be read in conjunction with
and in relation to previous Orders in Council and the Admiralty
Weekly Orders dealing with naval separation allowance upon
which they are based.
974 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 509.
The London Gazette, 7th December, 1915.
[29393]
Order of the Ministry of Munitions under the provisions of the
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
Ministry of Munitions, 7th December, 1915.
ORDER.
In pursuance of the powers conferred on him by Regulation
30 (a) of the Defence of the Reahn Consolidation Regulations,
1914, the Minister of Munitions hereby orders that the war
material to which the regulation applies shall include the material
of the following description — namely, all kinds of Aluminum and
Alumina.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given, that all apphcations for a permit in
connection with the above Order made by the Minister of
Munitions should be addressed to the Director of Materials,
Armament Buildings, Whitehall Place, S.W.
No. 510.
Canada Gazette, 15th January, 1916.
Supplement to The London Gazette, 7th December, 1915 —
7th December, 1915.
[29394]
Military Honours.
War Office,
7th December, 1915.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to
confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officer, in
recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty in the field : —
Lieutenant John Robert Cosgrove, 1st Field Company,
Canadian Engineers.
War Documents. 975
For conspicuous gallantry and ability near the Wulverghem-
Messines road, on the night of 20th-21st October, 1915.
He prepared for demolition and completely destroyed a
house about 300 yards in advance of our firing line. This house
had been an enemy advanced post.
No. 511.
The London Gaxette, IJ^th December, 1915.
[29402]
Order of the Board of Trade revoking a Certain License dated 4th
November, 1914, under the Proclamation respecting Trading
with the Enemy and extending the said License.
Whereas "by Royal Proclamation relating to Trading with
the Enemy, dated the 9th day of September, 1914,^ it was,
amongst other things, declared as follows: —
" The expression 'enemy country' in this Proclamation
means the territories of the German Empire and of the Dual
Monarchy of Austria-Hungary together with all the Colonies
and Dependencies thereof":
'' The expression 'enemy' in this Proclamation means any
person or body of persons, of whatever nationality, resident or
carrying on business in the enemy country, but does not include
persons of enemy nationality who are neither resident nor
carrying on business in the enemy country. In the case of
incorporated bodies enemy character attaches only to those
incorporated in an enemy country."
And Whereas it was also declared by the said Proclamation
that from and after the date of the said Proclamation the persons
therein referred to were prohibited from doing certain acts
therein more specifically mentioned:
And Whereas it was further declared by the said Pro-
clamation as follows : —
'' Nothing in this Proclamation shall be taken to prohibit
anything which shall be expressly permitted by Our
License or by the license given on Our behalf by a
ip. 88.
87169—29
976 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Secretary of State or the Board of Trade, whether
such licenses be especially granted to individuals or be
announced as applying to classes of persons":
And Whereas by Proclamation dated the 8th day of
October, 1914,^ the said Proclamation dated the 9th day of
September, 1914, called the Trading with the Enemy Proclam-
ation No. 2 was amended as therein more specifically set forth
and the said Proclamation of the 8th day of October, 1914, was
to be read as one with the Trading with the Enemy Proclamation
No. 2:
And Whereas, in pursuance of the powers conferred by
the above-recited Proclamations the Board of Trade acting on
behalf of His Majesty by license dated the 4th day of November,
1914, granted license to the persons therein referred to to pay
the fees therein more specifically mentioned:
And Whereas, by Proclamation dated the 5th day of
November, 1914,^ it was declared that the provisions of the
Proclamations and Orders in Council then in force issued with
reference to the state of war with the Emperor of Germany and
the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, should be extended
to the war with Turkey subject to the exception in such Pro-
clamation mentioned, and it was declared that the words
"enemy country" in any of the Proclamations or Orders in
Council referred to in Article 1 of the said Proclamation should
include the Dominions of His Imperial Majesty the Sultan of
Turkey other than Egypt, Cyprus and any territory in the
occupation of Us or Our AUies:
And Whereas, by Proclamation dated the 7th day of
January, 1915,^ the provisions of the Proclamations dated
respectively the 9th day of September, 1914, the 8th day of
October, 1914, and the 5th day of November, 1914, were
extended as therein more specifically set forth:
And Whereas, by Proclamation dated the 16th day of
February, 1915,^ called the Trading with the Enemy (Occupied
Territory) Proclamation, 1915, it was declared that the Pro-
clamations for the time being in force relating to Trading with
the Enemy should apply to territory in friendly occupation as
they apply to Our Territory or that of Our Allies and to territory
in hostile occupation as they apply to an enemy country.
»p. 109. «p. 146. »p. 202. ^p 258.
War Documents. 977
And Whereas, by Proclamation dated the 25th day of
June, 1915,^ called the Trading with the Enemy (China, Siam,
Persia and Morocco) Proclamation, 1915, it was declared that
the Proclamations for the time being in force relating to Trading
■with the Enemy should apply to any person or bodj^ of persons of
enemy nationality resident or carrying on business in China,
Siam, Persia or Morocco, in the same manner as they apply to
persons or bodies of persons resident or carrying on business in
any enemy country, provided that where an enemy has a branch
locally situated in China, Siam, Persia or Morocco, nothing in
Article 6 of the Trading with the Enemy Proclamation No. 2
should be construed so as to prevent transaction by or with that
branch being treated as transaction by or with an enemy:
And Whereas, by Proclamation d^ted the 14th day of
September, 1915,^ it was declared as follows: —
" For the purposes of the Proclamations for the time being
in force relating to Trading with the Enemy the ex-
expression 'enemy' notwithstanding anything in the
said Proclamation is hereby declared to include and to
have included any incorporated company or body of
persons (wherever incorporated) carrying on business
in an enemy country or in any territory for the time
being in hostile occupation":
And Whereas, by Proclamation dated the 16th day of
October, 1915,^ it was declared that the Proclamations and Orders
in Council then in force issued with reference to the state of war
with the German Emperor or with reference to the state of war
with the German Emperor and the Emperor of Austria King of
Hungary or with reference to the state of war with the German
Emperor and the Emperor of Austria King of Hungary and the
Sultan of Turkey should be extended to the war with Bulgaria
subject to the exception in such Proclamation mentioned, and
it was declared that the words ''Enemy Country" in any of the
Proclamations or Orders in Council referred to in Article 1 of
such Proclamation should include the Dominion of the King of
the Bulgarians and the words "persons of enemy nationality"
in any of the said Proclamations and Orders in Council should
include subjects of the King of the Bulgarians:
»p. 480. 2p. 734. 5p. 804.
978 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
And Whereas, by Proclamation dated the 10th day of
November, 1915,* it was declared that the Proclamations for the
time being in force relating to Trading with the Enemy should
as from the 10th day of December, 1915, apply to any person
or body of persons of enemy nationality resident or carry ng on
business in Liberia or Portuguese East Africa in the same
manner as they apply to person resident or carrying on business
in an enemy country, provided that where an enemy has a
branch locally situated in Liberia or Portuguese East Africa
nothing in Article 6 of the Trading with the Enemy Proclamation
No. 2 should be construed so as to prevent transactions by or
with that Branch being treated as transactions by or with an
enemy:
And Whereas, it is desirable to restate and extend the
provisions contained in the before recited license dated the 4th
day of November, 1914:
Now, Therefore, the Board of Trade, acting on behalf of
His Majesty, and in pursuance of the powers reserved in the
said Proclamations and all other powers thereunto them
enabling, do hereby revoke the said license dated the 4th day of
November, 1914, and do hereby give and grant license:
(1) To all persons residing, carrying on business or being
in the United Kingdom to pay
(a) on their own behalf or on behalf of any person or
persons residing, carrying on business or being in the
United Kingdom; and
(6) on behalf of any person or persons residing, carrying
on business or being in any part of His Majesty's
Dominions outside the United Kingdom who have
been authorized to make such payments by the
Government of that part of His Majesty's Dominions
any fees necessary for obtaining the grant of or for
obtaining the renewal of Patents or for obtaining the
registration of Designs or Trade Marks or the renewal
of such registration in an "enemy country" and to pay
to enemy agents their charges and expenses in relation
to the matters aforesaid:
(2) To all persons residing, carrying on business, or being
in the United Kingdom
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War Documents. 979
(a) to pay on behalf of an ''enemy" any fees payable in the
United Kingdom on application for or renewal of the
grant of patents or on apjplication for the registration
of designs or trade marks or the renewal of such
registration and to pay agents in the United Kingdom
(including themselves) their charges and expenses, if
any, in relation to the matters aforesaid;
(6) to pay on behalf of an ''enemy" to any person or persons
residing, carrying on business or being in any part of
His Majesty's Dominions outside the United Kingdom
— subject to such persons having been authorized by
the Government of that part of His Majesty's
Dominions in which they reside, carry on business or
are, to pay on behalf of an enemy any such fees in
such part of His Majesty's Dominions — any fees
payable on application for or renewal of the grant of
patents or on application for the registration of designs
or trade marks or the renewal of such registration in
such part of His Majesty's Dominions, and also to pay
to such persons their charges and expenses, if any, in
relation to the matters aforesaid.
Dated this 7th day of December, 1915.
G. S. BARNES,
Secretary of the Board of Trade.
No. 512.
Order in Council respecting subsistence allowance of recruits for
the Overseas Forces.
P. C. 2727.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 8th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 18th November, 1915, from the Minister of
980 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Militia and Defence, stating that it is considered advisable to
quarter the recruits enlisted this winter for services Overseas in
the towns and villages where they have been obtained, provided
the number obtained in any such town or village is not less than
twenty-five.
The Minister reconomends that Subsistence Allowance at
following rates be authorized for these recruits during the time
they are held in their home towns and villages and until
mobilized with their respective units:
(a) Married men ]
(a) Widowers with children under sixteen L^ opnts a dav
years of age ( ^*
(a) Sons and sole support of widowed mothers]
(h) Unmarried men 60 cents a day.
This allowance to cover all expenses for quarters, food,
washing, etc., and no Separation Allowance to be paid dependents
of those who are in receipt of Subsistence Allowance at above
rate for married men, viz., 85 cents a day.
As soon as arrangements have been made for rationing any
mobilized units the above rates of Subsistence Allowance will
cease to be paid such units but Separation Allowance will be
payable beginning from date Subsistence Allowance ceased to be
drawn.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 981
No. 513.
Canada Gazette, 25th December, 1915.
Order in Council respecting Chinese Immigration during the war.
(P. C. 2889.)
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Wednesday, the 8th day of December, 1915.
present:
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas there are in British Columbia a considerable
number of persons of Chinese origin without employment, who,
in view, of the war conditions, do not feel justified in returning
to their native land on account of the possibility of being
unable to return within the statutory limited period of twelve
months, but, who, if leave of absence period were extended,
might return to China on extended visit, thus relieving the
present unemployment conditions, —
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General
in Council, by reason of the war and for the welfare of Canada,
is pleased to make and doth hereby make the following Order
under Section 6 of The War Measures Act of 1914.
''All Chinese who register out between January 1st, 1916,
and June 30th, 1916, may prolong their return to Canada
without in any way affecting their right to free re-entry until
six months after a proclamation has been published in the
Canada Gazette declaring that war no longer exists."
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
982 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 514.
Order in Council respecting the Commandeering of Wheat.
P. C. 2893.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Coimcil, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 8th December, 1915.
On a report of the Minister of Trade and Commerce,
representing that the Government of Canada has been requested
to take into account the supplies of wheat required by the
British Government and certain of the Allied Governments,
and to arrange for a considerable supply to be shipped during
the month of December and following months. The Minister
of Trade and Commerce reports that it has become necesasry
and advisable and within the meaning of Section 6, of the War
Measures Act, 1914, to appropriate and control the wheat
hereinafter described under the conditions hereinafter mentioned.
The Minister further reports that the action which he has
taken for the above purpose is set forth in the telegrams, copies
of which are hereto appended, and that the instructions given
in the messages signed by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries,
the Minister of Railways and Canals and the Solicitor General
were sent after consultation with him and at his request in
pursuance of the proposed appropriation and control of the
wheat aforesaid.
That in the putting into effect and the carrying out of the
said appropriation it has been found desirable in order to avoid
as far as possible interference with the progress of milling in
Canada, and with contracts for export of wheat, and to provide
wheat already contracted for by the French Government and
for other special shipments, to loan certain quantities of wheat
so appropriated and to release certain quantities upon contracts
for replacement or otherwise and to dispose of certain quantities
upon sale and purchase agreement for the restoration of like
quantities at like prices at convenient times.
As the wheat was required and ordered through the Govern-
ment of the United Kingdom from the Government of Canada,
War Documents. 983
by reason of war conditions, the Minister of Trade and Com-
merce recommends that under Section 6 of the War Measures
Act, 1914, the appropriation and control of wheat as herein set
out be ratified and confirmed and all despatches effecting same
and all acts done by or under the authority of the Minister of
Trade and Commerce, the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, the
Minister of Railways and Canals and the Solicitor General, in
the carrying out of the said appropriation and in the releasing
under contract or replacement or otherwise, portions of the
wheat appropriated be ratified and confirmed.
The Minister further recommends that the wheat which has
been so appropriated and which is now under the control of the
Government, save such as may have been or may hereafter be
loaned, released or disposed of, in manner afore described, and
also any wheat taken or to be taken in replacement, in return or
by purchase and sale contract as aforesaid, be used for the purpose
of supplying any such orders as aforesaid heretofore received or
to be received by the Government through the Right Honourable
the Secretary of State for the Colonies or otherwise, and that the
Minister be authorized to do such acts and make such contracts
both of the character already taken and hereby confirmed as
may be necessary for the purpose of using the appropriated
wheat accordingly.
The Minister recommends that the Order in Council, P. C.
2873,* respecting the appropriation of wheat, passed on the fourth
day of December, 1915, be repealed.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendations
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
November 27th, 1915.
Dr. RoBT. McGiLL,
Grain Commission,
Fort William.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and,
three Northern wheat in elevators under Grain Commission.
You are hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion Govern-
ment.
George E. Foster,
Minister of Trade and Commerce.
*p. 966.
984 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
November 27th, 1915.
Chairman of Harbour Commission,
Mohtreal, Que.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Dominion Government or Harbour
Commission Elevators, Montreal. You are hereby instructed
to retain same for Dominion Government.
J. D. Hazen,
Minister of Marine and Fisheries.
November 27th, 1915.
Sir William Price,
Chairman of the Harbour Commission,
Quebec, Que.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store in the Dominion Harbour Com-
mission Elevator, Quebec. You are hereby instructed to retain
same for Dominion Government.
J. D. Hazen,
Minister of Marine and Fisheries.
November, 27th 1915.
Superintendent,
Dominion Government Elevator,
Halifax, N.S.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Dominion Government Elevator,
Halifax. You are hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion
Government.
Frank Cochrane,
Minister of Railways and Canals.
November 27th, 1915.
Superintendent,
Dominion Government Elevator,
Port Colborne.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store Government Elevator, Port
Colborne. You are hereby instructed to retain same for
Dominion Government.
Frank Cochrane,
Minister of Railways and Canals.
War Documents. 985
November 27th, 1915.
Superintendent,
Grand Trunk Elevator,
Montreal.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in store elevators under you. You are
hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion Government.
Arthur Meighen,
Solicitor General.
November 27th, 1915.
Mr. Grout,
Superintendent,
Atlantic Division, C.P.R.,
St. John, N.B.
Government has commandeered all numbers one, two and
three Northern wheat in elevators under you at St. John. You
are hereby instructed to retain same for Dominion Government.
Arthur Meighen,
Solicitor General.
No. 515.
Canada Gazette, 18th December, 1915.
Order in Council protecting entries under the Dominion Lands
Act of persons in Military Service.
(P. C. 2888.)
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Thursday, the 9th day of December, 1915.
present :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas by Orders in Council of the 8th May, 1915,^ and
20th September, 1915,^ authority was given to apply the provi-
sions of clauses 22 and 23 of The Dominion Lands Act, to any
>p. 388. 'p. 745.
986 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
body or force of men who have served or are now serving, or
who may hereafter serve with any of the forces of Great Britain,
or any of the Allies of Great Britain, in the present war with
Germany and Austria, or with any of the Allies of these countries,
and to any member of any such body or force, whether he is a
British subject by birth, or naturalization, or is an alien;
And Whereas it has been held that the said clauses 22
and 23 of The Dominion Lands Act only apply to those persons
who had made entries for Dominion Lands prior to enlistment
or, in the case of reservists, prior to the date when they were
recalled for active military service, and that consequently, any
person who made entry for Dominion Lands after enlistment
or after the date of his recall as aforesaid, would come under
the provisions of subsection 1, of section 13 of The Dominion
Lands Act, which sets forth that no entry, which is not perfected
within twelve months from the date thereof, shall be protected
from cancellation for any further period of time;
And Whereas the Minister of the Interior is of the opinion
that while it might not be in the public interest to extend the
benefit of clauses 22 and 23 of the Act to settlers taking up
entries after enlistment, or after the date of their call to the
colours, it would not be advisable to allow the entries of such
settlers to be cancelled during their absence on active military
service, —
Therefore the Governor General in Council, under and in
virtue of the provisions of section 6, chapter 2, 5 George V, is
pleased to grant and doth hereby grant authority to protect
the entry of any person who, being a member of any body or
force serving as aforesaid with the forces of Great Britain or of
any of her Allies during the present European war, and who
secured such entry after enlistment, or after the date of his
recall for active service, such protection to hold good during
the continuance of such service, and for a period not exceeding
three months after his discharge from the military force with
which he has been serving.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 987
No. 516.
Order in Council establishing a Naval Pensions Board.
P. C. 2887.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 9th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 3rd December, 1915, from the Minister of the
Naval Service, submitting that, in order to provide departmental
machinery to examine claims for pensions to Naval Personnel,
provided for under Order in Council of 21st July, 1915,* (P. C.
1712), it would appear desirable to establish a central Naval
Pensions Board at Ottawa, the duty of this Board being to
examine the Reports of Survey and Invaliding at the various
naval bases, and to make recommendations to the Minister of
the Naval Service as to the award of pensions in each case.
The Minister states that the technical officers of the Depart-
ment of the Naval Service have recommended that this Board
should consist of one officer of the Naval Staff of the Depart-
ment of the Naval Service and one civil medical practitioner.
The Minister concurs in this recommendation and submits
that approval may be given for the formation of this Board the
members thereof to consist of Vice-Admiral C. E. Kingsmill,
Director of the Naval Service, as President, (with power to
allocate the duty during his absence to another officer of the
Headquarters Naval Staff), and Dr. R. H. Parent, of Ottawa,
the latter being paid the sum of $5.00 for each day on which the
Board is in session.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
*p. 646.
988 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 517.
Second Supplement to The London Gazette, 10th December, 1915
—13th December, 1915.
[29400]
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Exportation of
Certain Commodities and amending the proclamation
of 28th July, 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 13th
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation or
Order in Council made under Section 8 of the Customs and Inland
Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in recital,
may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to by an
Order made by the Lords of the Council on the recommendation
of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
may, whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
the passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to,
whilst a state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of
the Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day of
July, 1915,^ and made under Section 8 of the Customs and Inland
Revenue Act, 1879, and Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms
Act, 1900, and Section 1 of the Customs (Exportation Prohibi-
tion) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United Kingdom of
certain articles to certain or all destinations was prohibited:
And Whereas by subsequent Order of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particulars:
And Whereas there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect:
'App. p. 182. «App. p. 191. »p. 653.
War Documents. 989
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council
should be further amended by making the following amend-
ments in and additions to the same: —
(1) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations —
Magnesite, caustic or lightly calcined, and dead burnt
magnesite ;
Magnesium and its alloys.
(2) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British Posses-
sions and Protectorates: —
Beeswax.
(3) That the heading ''Coal, all kinds, and coke made in
gas works, but not including coal allowed by the Commissioners
of Customs and Excise to be shipped as bunker coal" in the
list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all destin-
ations abroad other than British Possessions and Protectorates
should be deleted and there be substituted therefor the heading
"Coal, all kinds, and coke, but not including coal allowed by
the Commissioners of Customs and Excise to be shipped as
bunker coal."
(4) That the following heading should be included in the
list of goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign
countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy,
Spain and Portugal : —
"All articles which are wholly or mainly manufactured of
copper or its alloys and which are not at present pro-
hibited to be exported to any destination."
(5) That the exportation of the following articles should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Medit-
erranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal: —
Silica bricks.
Now, Therefore, Their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all
990 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
other persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 518.
The London Gazette, 31st December, 1915.
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War Office Notice respecting Agreement between His Majesty's
Government and the French Republic respecting the com-
petence of the Tribunals of their respective Armies.
War Office,
15th December, 1915.
His Britannic Majesty's Government and the Government
of the French Republic agree to recognize during the present
war the exclusive competence of the tribunals of their respective
Armies with regard to persons belonging to these Armies, in
whatever territory and of whatever nationality the accused may
be.
In the case of infringements committed jointly or in com-
phcity by individuals belonging to these two Armies, the French
authors or accomplices shall be handed over to the French
military jurisdiction and the British authors or accomplices shall
be handed over to the British military jurisdiction.
The two Governments further agree to recognize during the
present war the exclusive competence in French territory of
French justice with regard to foreign persons in the British
Army who may commit acts prejudicial to that Army, and the
exclusive competence in British territory of British justice with
regard to foreign persons in the French Army who may commit
acts prejudicial to the said Army.
Note. — The above declaration should be considered as
having been published in the London Gazette of the 15th
December, 1915.
War Documents. 991
No. 519.
Order in Council directing that a certain portion of the pay of
men of the Overseas Forces be withheld.
P. C. 2944.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 16th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 11th December, 1915, from the Minister of
Militia and Defence, stating that strong recommendations on.
more than one occasion have been received from Overseas to
establish a system of deferred pay, owing to the fact that the
men in England have too much money, and are not only wasting
it but are getting into trouble as well, and that in the interests
of discipline and in the interests of the men themselves it is
desirable that a portion of their pay be withheld until their
return to Canada.
The Minister, therefore, recommends that, beginning with
the first of January, 1916, fifty per cent of the pay of the rank
and file be withheld from those who have not made any assign-
ment of pay.
As regards those who have assigned less than fifty per cent
of their pay, the difference only between the portion assigned
and fifty per cent of their pay is to be withheld.
The Minsiter further recommends that the pay so withheld
be paid to the men in Canada at the termination of their engage-
ment, but in the case of men invalided home he recommends
that the Overseas Paymaster be authorized to issue it before the
soldier sails if the latter so desires.
The Committee submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
87169—30
992 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 520.
The London Gazette, 21st December, 1915.
[29409]
Notice of Austro-Hungarian Contraband of War.
Foreign Office,
December 16,^1915.
The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received from
the United States' Ambassador a copy of lists of absolute and
conditional contraband of war communicated by the Austro-
Hungarian Government to the United States Embassy in Vienna
on the 12th ultimo. The English translation of the lists is as
follows : —
Absolute Contraband.
1. Arms of all kinds, including arms for sporting purposes,
and their distinctive component parts.
2. Projectiles, charges and cartridges of all kinds, and their
distinctive component parts.
3. Gunpowder and explosives of all kinds.
4. Gun-mountings, ammunition wagons. Umbers, trans-
port wagons, field forges, gun barrels, field kitchens, field
bakeries, searchlights, searchlight material, and their distinctive
component parts.
5. Clothing and equipment of a distinctively military
character.
6. All kinds of harness of a distinctively military character.
7. Saddle, draught, and pack animals suitable for use in
war.
8. Articles of camp equipment and their distinctive com-
ponent parts.
9. Armour plates.
10. Warships, including boats, and their distinctive com-
ponent parts of such a nature that they can only be used on a
vessel of war; sheathing and shipbuilding steel.
11. Implements and apparatus designed exclusively for the
manufacture or repair of arms and war material.
War Documents. 993
12. Airships and flying machines of all kinds, their
distinctive component parts and accessories, articles and
material recognizable as intended for use in connection with
aircraft and airships.
13. Motor vehicles of all kinds and their component parts.
14. Range finders and their distinctive component parts.
15. Binoculars, telescopes, chronometers and nautical
instruments of all kinds.
16. Submarine sound signalling apparatus.
17. Barbed wire and implements for fixing and cutting
the same.
18. Ingredients of explosives, viz., nitric acid, sulphuric
acid, glycerine, acetone, calcium acetate, sulphur, nitrate of
potassium, the fractions of the distillation products of coal tar
between benzol and cresol inclusive, methylaniline, ammonium
perchlorate, sodium perchlorate, sodium chlorate, barium chlorate,
ammonium nitrate, cyanamyde, potassium chlorate, calcium ni-
trate, mercury; toluol and the compounds of toluol extracted
from tar, petroleum or in any other manner.
19. Ammonia and its simple and compound salts; liquid
ammonia, carbamide, aniline and its compounds.
20. Ferro alloys, including ferro-tungsten, ferro-molyb-
denum, ferro-manganese, ferro- vanadium, ferro-chrome.
21. The following metals: tungsten, molybdenum, van-
adium, nickel, selenium, cobalt, haematite pig-iron, manganese.
22. The following ores : wolframite, scheelite, molybdenite,
nickel ore, chrome ore, haematite iron ore, manganese ore, zinc
ore, lead ore, bauxite, cryolite.
23. Aluminium, alumina and salts of aluminium.
24. Antimony, together with its sulphides and oxides.
25. Copper, unwrought and part wrought, copper wire.
26. Lead, pig, sheet or pipe.
27. Iron pyrites.
28. Tin, chloride of tin, tin ore.
29. Copper iodide.
30. Animal wool, raw or manufactured, including yarn
whether carded or worsted.
31. Hides of all kinds, dry or wet.
32. Leather, undressed or dressed, suitable for saddlery,
harness, military boots or military articles of clothing.
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33. Rubber tyres for motor vehicles and for cycles, together
with articles or materials especially adapted for use in the
manufacture or repair of tj^es.
34. Rubber of all kinds and goods made of rubber.
35. Resinous products, camphor and turpentine.
36. Mineral oils, raw and refined, and other fuel used for
engines.
37. Castor oil.
38. Paraffin wax.
39. Lubricants.
40. Lathes of all kinds and other machines and tools
suitable for use in the production of munitions of war.
4L Tinplates.
42. Coal and coke.
43. Mine timber.
44. Flax.
45. Maps and plans of any place within the territory of any
belligerent, or within the area of mihtary operations, on a scale
of 1/250,000 or any larger scale, and reproductions on any scale,
by photographs or otherwise, of such maps and plans.
Conditional Contraband.
L Foodstuffs.
2. Forage and feeding stuffs for animals of all kinds.
3. The following articles, if suitable for use in war: —
Clothing, fabrics for clothing, boots and shoes.
4. Gold and silver, in coin or bullion; paper money.
5. Vehicles of all kinds, other than motor vehicles, available
for use in war, and their component parts.
6. Vessels, craft, and boats of all kinds, floating docks,
apparatus for dry docks, and their component parts.
7. Railway materials, both fixed and rolling stock, and
materials for telegraphs, wireless telegraphs, and telephones.
8. Fuel, other than coal, coke and mineral oils.
9. Linseed oil.
10. Horseshoes and shoeing materials.
11. Harness and saddlery.
12. Tanning material of all kinds, including the extracts
used in tanning.
War Documents. 995
13. Timber of all kinds, raw or manufactured (especially
hewn, sawn, planed, and grooved timber), with the exception of
mine timber; wood tar.
No. 521.
Order in Council respecting invalided insane members of the
Overseas Forces.
P.C. 2813.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 16th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 29th November, 1915, from the Minister of
Militia and Defence, stating that there have been several cases
of insanity among the men of the Overseas Forces invalided
home, and that these men have been sent to their respective
Provincial Asylums for care and treatment.
The Minister recommends that the charges made by these
institutions for care and treatment of such patients be paid by
the Government so long as the patients are kept at these insti-
tutions, and that as regards pay, allowances and pensions to
such soldiers, and their dependents, the following regulations
be approved.
(a) UNMARRIED SOLDIERS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS.
No pay allowances or pension will be granted if it is a
case of permanent insanity. If it is a case of temporary insanity,
pay of rank will be allowed the soldier while cared for in such
institution, but same will not be paid him until he is discharged
therefrom. The period for which such pay is granted shall not
exceed six months.
996 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(h) MARRIED SOLDIERS AND SONS OF WIDOWED MOTHERS.
Assigned pay and separation allowance will be continued
the dependents while the soldier is undergoing treatment. If
it is a temporary case onlj^, balance of pay will be issued the
soldier on discharge. If however, the case is considered incurable
the soldier will be detained at the asylum, but wiU be discharged
from the Force, and balance of pay due him will be paid his wife
or mother, as the case may be, and the claims of these latter
for pension will be considered as if the soldier were dead.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 522.
Extra Canada Gazette, 20th December, 1915.
Order in Council respecting the exportation of certain commodities.
P.C. 2939.
. AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Thursday, the 16th day of December, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council
is pleased to order that the Order in Council of the 27th April,
1915,^ prohibiting the exportation of certain goods to all desti-
nations other than the United Kingdom, British Possessions
and Protectorates, France, Russia, (except Baltic Ports),
Japan, United States when for consumption in United States
ip. 353.
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only, or shipped to specified consignees in the United Kingdom
via the United States, or exported via the United States under
license or dispensation from Canada, shall be and the same is
hereby amended by striking thereout the following articles,
viz: — '^Oatmeal, hay".
* His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council
under and in virtue of the provisions of sections 242 and 291
of the Customs Act, is pleased to order as follows : —
(6) The exportation of the following goods is hereby
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than the
United Kingdom, British Possessions and Protectorates,
viz: — ''Scrap Steel and Scrap Wrought Iron."
(c) The exportation of the following goods is hereby
prohibited to all foreign ports in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than those of
France, Russia (except Baltic Ports), Italy, Belgium,
Spain and Portugal, viz: — ''Oatmeal, Rolled Oats."
(e) The exportation of the following goods is hereby
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than the
United Kingdom, British Possessions and Protectorates,
France, Italy, Japan and Russia (except Baltic
Ports), viz:— "Hay."
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 523.
The London Gazette, 17th December, 1915.
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Notice respecting Exchequer bonds and American dollar securities.
EXCHEQUER BONDS.
Per Acts 29 Vict. c. 25; 52 Vict., c. 6; and 5 & 6 Geo. V,
c. 55.
Bearing interest from the date of purchase at £5 per cent,
per annum, payable half-yearly on the 1st June and the 1st
December.
998 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Repayable at Par on the 1st December, 1920.
Price of Issue fixed by H. M. Treasury at £100 per cent.
The Governor and Company of the Bank of England
are authorized by the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's
Treasury to receive until further notice applications for
Ex'chequer Bonds as above.
The Principal and Interest of the Bonds are chargeable on
the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom.
The Bonds will be issued in denominations of £100, £200,
£500, £1,000 and £5,000, and will bear interest at £5 per cent,
per annum, payable half-yearly by coupon, the first coupon on
each Bond representing interest to the 1st June, 1916, from the
date upon which payment for the Bond is made.
In the event of future loans (other than issue made abroad
or issues of Exchequer Bonds, Treasury Bills, or similar short-
dated securities) being raised by His Majesty's Government for
the purpose of carrying on the War, Bonds of this issue will be
accepted together with all undue Coupons, as the equivalent of
cash to the amount of their face value for the purpose of subscript
tion to any such loan. Interest accrued to the date of the
surrender of a Bond will be paid in cash.
Bonds of this issue, and the interest payable from time to
time in respect thereof, will be exempt from all British taxation,
present or future, if it is shown in the manner directed by the
Treasury that they are in the beneficial ownership of a person
who is neither domiciled nor ordinarily resident, in the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Where a Bond belongs
to such a holder, the relative Coupons will be paid without
deduction for Income Tax, or other taxes, if accompanied by a
declaration of ownership in such form as may be required by
the Treasury.
Applications for Bonds, which must in every case be
accompanied by payment of the full amount payable in respect
of the Bonds applied for, may be lodged by hand at the Bank
of England, Threadneedle Street, E.C., on any business day
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Saturdays between
10 a.m. and 12 noon); or they may be forwarded to the Bank
through the post. Where payment is made otherwise than in
cash or banker's draft on the Bank of England, the amount of
interest payable in respect of the relative bonds, on the 1st
War Documen s. 999
June, 1916, will be calculated as from the date on which the
proceeds of the payment are actually received by the Bank.
In all cases in which the Bank are asked to forward Bonds
by post, the bonds will be despatched by Registered Post at
the risk of the Applicant, who must himself effect any insurance
that may be desired.
A provisional receipt, exchangeable in due course for the
Definitive Bonds, will be issued in respect of each appHcation.
Bonds of this issue {EX the Coupon payable 1st June, 1916,
for interest in respect of the broken period) may be lodged for
registration in the books of the Bank of England on payment of
a fee of one shilling per Bond. Holdings of Registered Bonds,
which will be transferable in any sums which are multiples of
£100, in the same manner as Inscribed Stock, may be reconverted
at any time into Bonds to Bearer without payment of any fee.
Dividends on registered holdings will be paid by warrants
which will be transmitted by post.
Applications must be made upon the printed forms which
may be obtained together with copies of this Prospectus, at the
Bank of England, at the Bank of Ireland; of Messrs. Mullens,
Marshall & Co., 13 George Street, Mansion House, E.C.; and
at any Bank, Money Order Office, or Stock Exchange, in the
United Kingdom.
Bank of England, London,
16th December, 1915.
AMERICAN DOLLAR SECURITIES.
PURCHASED BY OR DEPOSIT ON LOAN WITH THE
TREASURY.
Preliminary Notice.
With a view to facilitating the maintaining of the exchanges
between the United Kingdom and the United States of America,
the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury are
prepared to purchase American (including certain Canadian)
dollars securities owned in this country, or to receive such
securities on deposit for use as cover for short loans to be con-
tracted in America.
1000 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The securities which are regarded as suitable for these
purposes are —
(1) Securities in which Savings Banks in the United States
of America are authorized to invest; and
(2) Any other securities which are customarily accepted as
security by bankers in the United States.
Of the two alternatives above suggested, the Treasury
prefer that of purchase in all cases in which the holder of the
securities is in a position to sell them outright. The alternative
of deposit on loan is intended to meet the case of those holders
who are not in a position to sell, but are able and willing to
assist the Government by lending their securities.
I. Purchase.
The Treasury will be prepared to purchase such securities
as are in their opinion suitable for the purpose in view at the
current market price, the purchase money to be paid at the
seller's option either in cash or in 5 per cent Exchequer Bonds
falling due 1st December, 1920, at par, subject to the proviso
that where the purchase money is not 100 1. or a multiple
thereof any balance in excess of an even hundred pounds will be
payable in cash.*
In the case of securities quoted on the New York Stock
Exchange the closing New York Stock Exchange quotation of
the day on which the securities are purchased will, normally be
taken as the current market price for this purpose and the price
to be paid will be the sterling equivalent of that quotation at
the exchange of the day. In the case of unquoted securities, or
in the case of quoted securities in respect of which the current
quotation may not be regarded as representing a true market
value, the price will be fixed by agreement with the person
tendering the securities.
The Exchequer Bonds will bear interest from the day
following that on which the purchase is made. Where the
quotation of the securities does not include accrued interest or
dividend, the amount of such accrued interest or dividend to the
date of the purchase will be added to the price.
In the event of future loans (other than issues made abroad
or issues of Exchequer Bonds, Treasury Bills, or similar short
♦Including sterling securities convertible into dollar securities, and securities carrying the right
to payment in dollars or sterling at the holder's option, but not purely sterling securities.
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dated securities) being raised by His Majesty's Government for
the purpose of carrying on the war, Bonds of this issue will be
accepted, together with all undue coupons, as the equivalent of
cash to the amount of their face value for the purpose of sub-
scription to any such loan. Interest accrued to the date of
surrender of a Bond will be paid in cash.
Securities upon which British Stamp Duty has not pre-
viously been paid need not be stamped for the purpose of sale
to the Treasury.
II. Deposit on Loans.
In the case of holders who for any reason are not prepared
to sell their securities, the Treasury are willing to accept
securities on deposit, subject to a right of purchase in certain
contingencies on the following terms: —
(1) The securities to be transferred to the Treasury for a
period of two years from the date of transfer.
(2) While the securities are on deposit under this arrange-
ment the lender to receive from the Treasury all interest and
dividends paid in respect of them, and also by way of consider-
ation for the loan, a payment at the rate of one-half of one
per cent per annum calculated on the face value of the securities.
(3) If the depositor at any time during the currency of the
loan desires to realize all or any of his securities, the Treasury
will, upon receipt of a notification from him specifying the
securities which he desires to realize either —
(i) sell (subject to any limit as to price which may be
specified in the notification) the securities on his behalf
in New York, and pay over to him the proceeds in
London in sterling at the exchange of the day on which
such proceeds are received in New York, without any
deduction for brokerage or commission, or (at the
depositor's option);
(ii) release the securities in New York for the purpose of
sale by the depositor himself, such release, to be made
(unless the Treasury otherwise agree) only against pay-
ment of the proceeds in dollars to the Treasury Agent in
New York, the depositor to be paid in London by the
Treasury in sterling at the exchange of the day.
1002 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Alternatively the Treasury will, at any time during the
currency of the loan, be prepared to consider proposals that they
should themselves take over all or any of the securities from the
depositor at the New York Stock Exchange closing quotation of
the day upon which the proposal is received; the purchase
money to be paid in sterling at the exchange of the day without
any deduction for brokerage or commission.
The purchase money will in each case be payable in London
against the surrender of the Treasury Certificate.
(4) In case the Treasury should find it necessary to sell all
or any of the securities deposited, the Treasury may take over
all or any of such securities on sending notification in writing to
the registered address of the holder of the certificate. The
Treasury to pay the value of the securities mentioned in the
notification, calculated at the New York Exchange closing
quotation of the day the notification is sent, with an addition
oi 2}/2 per cent on the value so calculated. Payment to be
made in London in sterling at the exchange of the day, without
any deduction for brokerage and commission, against the
surrender of the Treasury Certificate.
(5) So far as circumstances may permit, arrangements will
be made for enabling a depositor at any time to obtain the
release of deposited securities in exchange for the deposit of
other suitable American securities of equal value.
(6) Holders of Bearer Bonds (or share certificates trans-
ferable by delivery) will be required to lodge the bonds and
coupons with the Treasury, and holders of registered stock will
be required to execute a transfer of the stock in favour of the
Treasury. Bonds upon which British stamp duty has not
previously been paid may be deposited unstamped. The bonds
or stock will then be entered in the holder's name in a register
kept by the Treasury for the purpose, and a certificate of entry
in this register will be issued to the holder. The title to bonds
or stock entered in the Treasury Register may be transferred
upon that register by deed in the ordinary way. In the case of
registered stock, the Treasury will bear all charges in respect of
the original transfer into their name in the company's books,
and of the re-transfer in the company's books into the name of
the person in whose name the stock stands in the Treasury
Register when it is finally released; transfer deeds for inter-
mediate transfers in the Treasury Register will be subject to
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stamp duty in ordinary course, and to a registration fee of 2s.
6d. All transfer deeds in respect of Bearer Bonds or share
certificates transferable by delivery will be free of stamp duty
and registration fee. At the end of the period of the loan the
bonds or certificates deposited (or bonds or certificates identical
in all respects with those deposited) will be delivered to the
depositor in exchange for the surrender of the Treasury Certi-
ficate.
(7) The Stock Exchange Committee will be asked to make
arrangements for dealings on the Stock Exchange in the Treasury
Certificates of Securities deposited under the scheme.
(8) The interest and dividends on all deposited securities,
together with the additional payment at the rate of one-half of
one per cent per annum, will be paid by Treasury Warrant to
the holder for the time being on the Treasury Register, as soon
as they have been collected, in sterling at the exchange of the
day. For convenience of payment, a full half-years' additional
payment will be added to the first dividend pajonent and (when
the deposit continues for the whole period of two years) no
additional payment will be made in respect of the period from
the last dividend payment to the end of the period. In the
event of earlier release, the amount due from the date of deposit
to the date of release will be calculated, and any overpayment
or underpayment will be adjusted when the release is effected.
(9) All securities tendered for deposit must be supported
by a statement by a banker, broker, or other responsible party
that they have remained in physical possession in the United
Kingdom or have been in the ownership of the depositor since
the 30th September, 1914, and that they have not since the
outbreak of war been in enemy ownership.
(10) The Treasury undertake to recommend to Parliament
any legislation which may be necessary to give effect to the
scheme and to enable trustees and companies to take advantage
thereof and to hold Treasury Certificates in place of the securities
deposited.
The Treasury reserve the right to refuse either in whole or
in part any offer to sell or deposit securities under the scheme.
Treasury Chambers,
Whitehall, S.W.,
15th December, 1915.
1004 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Note. — This Notice is published for pubUc information only.
The procedure to be followed in regard to individual applica-
tions to sell or deposit securities will be announced on Tuesday
next, the 21st instant.
No. 524.
The London Gazette, 21st December, 1916.
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Notice to Mariners.
No. 1251 of the year 1915.
ENGLAND, WEST COAST.
River Mersey — Prohibited Anchorage.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulation has been made by the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty and is now in force: —
No vessel other than H.M. ships and merchant vessels
acting under orders from the Senior Naval Officer, Liverpool,
is to anchor within an area bounded as follows : —
(a) On the North. — By a line drawn from the Mariners'
Home, Egremont, in the direction of the Hydraulic
tower on the south side of Canada basin, for a distance
of 1,350 yards.
(6) On the South. — By a line drawn from Egremont Ferry
pier in the direction of the North entrance of Sandon
Half Tide dock, for a distance of 700 yards,
(c) On the East. — By a line joining the eastern extremities
of limits (a) and (6).
This regulation in no way aflfects the right of navigation
through the area herein described.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (ConsoHdation) Regu-
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lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it will constitute an offence against those Regu-
lations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to
severe penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement of
the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners is
liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 20th December, 1915.
No. 525.
Second Supplement to The London Gazette, of 17th December, 1915
— 20th December, 1915.
[29407]
Order of His Majesty in Council respecting the Exportation of
Certain Commodities and amending the proclamation
of July 28th, 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 20th
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation or
Order in Council made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in recital,
may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to by an
>App. p. 182.
1006 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Order made by the Lords of the Council, on the recommendation
of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
may, whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to, whilst
a state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of the
Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day of
July, 1915,^ and made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, and Section 1 of the Exportation of
Arms Act, 1900, and Section 1 of the Customs (Exportation
Prohibition) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United King-
dom of certain articles to certain or all destinations was pro-
hibited:
And Whereas by subsequent Orders of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particulars:
And Whereas there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect : —
That the Proclamation dated the 28th day of July, 1915, as
amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council, should
be further amended by making the following amendments in
and additions to the same: —
(1) That the heading ''Iron, Haematite pig" in the list of
goods the exportation of which is prohibited to all foreign
countries in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic ports) . Italy,
Spain, and Portugal, should be deleted, and that the exportation
of "Haematite pig iron" should be prohibited to all destinations.
(2) That the exportation of " Iron and Steel smelting scrap "
should be prohibited to all destinations,
(3) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all destinations abroad other than British Posses-
sions and Protectorates: —
Bichromate of soda;
Bladders, casings and sausage skins;
Colchicum and its preparations;
>App. p. 191. *p. 653.
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Solid drawn steel tubes;
Wireless telegraphs, material for.
(4) That the headings "Bichromate of soda " and "Bladders
casings and sausage skins" in the list of goods the exportation
of which is prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on
the Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should
be deleted.
(5) That the heading "Telegraphs, wireless telegraphs, and
telephones, material for," in the list of goods the exportation of
which is prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia
(except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should
be deleted, and there be substituted therefor the heading
"Telegraphs (other than wireless) and telepkones, material for."
(6) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibite4 to all foreign countries in Europe and on the Mediter-
ranean and Black Seas, other than France, Russia (except
through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal: — All such
vegetable fibres and yarns made therefrom (not including linen
thread) as are not at present prohibited to be exported to any
destination.
Now, Therefore, their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to Order, and
it is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all
other persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
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1008 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 526.
Canada Gazette, 25ih December, 1915.
Post Office Notice.
Post Office Department, Canada.
Ottawa, 20th December, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested
in the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the
provisions of section 6 of The War Measures Act, 1914, the
''Germania Herold" a daily paper and ''Milwaukee Sonntags-
Post," a Sunday paper, both printed in German and published
by the Germania Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wis., are from
this date refused the privilege of the mails in Canada, and are
prohibited from circulation in Canada in any way. Under the
terms of the Order in Council above quoted, no person in
Canada shall be permitted hereafter to be in possession of any
such papers, or of any issue thereof, already published or
hereafter to be published, and further, any person in possession
of any such papers shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five
thousand dollars, or imprisonment for any term not exceeding
five years, or to both fine and imprisonment.
No. 527.
The London Gazette, 21st December, 1916.
[29409]
Notice respecting American Dollar Securities.
AMERICAN DOLLAR SECURITIES.
Purchase by or Deposit on Loan with the Treasury.
Invitation to Holders other than Insurance and Trust Companies.
On or after January 1, 1916, holders of American (includ-
ing Canadian) dollar securities are invited to place their secur-
ities at the disposal of the Treasury either by sale to the
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Treasury or, if they are not prepared to sell them, by deposit
on loan with the Treasury, in accordance with the provisions of
the Memorandum printed in the London Gazette of the 17th
December, 1915. In view of the time required for dealing with
the securities now being tendered by Insurance and Trust Com-
panies, the Treasury are not in a position to consider offers
from individual holders before the 1st January, 1916.
In order to facilitate the working of the scheme the following
explanations are here added: —
1. While it is not possible to compile a complete list of
securities which will as a rule be acceptable for the purposes in
view, the following general observations will serve as a guide: —
{a) No purely sterling securities can be accepted. It is
essential that securities tendered either for sale or for
deposit shall either be expressed in United States of
America or Canadian currency, or, if expressed in
sterling, shall be convertible at the holder's option into
dollar securities, or carry the right to payment in
dollars or sterling at the holder's option.
(6) No bonds can be accepted on vv^hich dividends, or
interest have not been regularly paid since the date of
issue, and no stock can be accepted unless a dividend
of not less than 3 per cent per annum has been regularly
paid thereon since 1st January, 1913.
(c) All securities tendered for sale or deposit must be
supported by a statement by a banker, broker, or other
responsible party that they have remained in physical
possession in the United Kingdom or have been in
the ownership of the seller or depositor since the 30th
September, 1914, and that they have not since the
outbreak of war been in enemy ownership.
(d) Provided that conditions (a), (6), and (c) are satisfied,
first- class securities falling within the following cate-
gories may be regarded as being, as a rule, likely to be
acceptable : —
(i) Any securities quoted on the London Stock
Exchange;
(ii) Bonds of the Government of the United States of
America;
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(iii) Bonds of a State or municipality in the United
States of America;
(iv) Securities of a railway company or a public utility
company operating in the United States of
America;
(v) Canadian Government, provincial, and municipal
bonds;
(vi) Canadian railway securities,
(e) Bonds and stocks of industrial corporations will not as
a rule be acceptable, except in the case of large corpor-
ations, such as the United States Steel Trust, &c.
Securities not clearly falling within one or other of the
categories named under (d) above should not be
ojBFered to the Treasury, except upon the advice of a
banker or stock-broker.
2. Forms for submitting hsts of securities offered for sale
or loan to the Treasury will be placed in the hands of bankers
and stock-brokers, and will be provided upon application to
the Secretary to the Treasury, c/o The National Debt Commis-
sioners, Old Jewry, London, E.C., to which address any necessary
inquiries should be directed. It is particularly requested that
such inquiries should be confined within the narrowest possible
limits, in order to avoid unessential correspondence. Lists
should not be submitted except upon these forms, and the
particulars therein asked for should be carefully filled in.
Attention is directed to the fact that four distinct forms are
provided for use —
(A) For bonds offered for sale;
(B) For stocks offered for sale;
(C) For bonds offered for deposit on loan;
(D) For stocks offered for deposit on loan.
No list should be forwarded before the 1st January, 1916,
and the actual securities should in no case be forwarded until
an intimation has been received of the acceptance of an offer
and a request made for the accepted securities to be forwarded.
3. All lists totalling less than $25,000 must be submitted
through a member of a Stock Exchange, except in the case of
Insurance and Trust Companies, whose lists may be submitted
direct. The commission to the member of a Stock Exchange
will be paid by the Treasury, and no commission will be charge-
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able by him to his client in respect of transactions under the
scheme.
4. In view of the fact that it will not be possible for the
Treasury to accept more than a limited amount of securities
under the scheme at the present time, it may prove necessary
temporarily to withdraw this invitation at any moment.
5. Holders of American securities are requested to
remember that, although they are invited primarily to submit
suitable securities to the Government under the present scheme,
they can still contribute materially towards the achievement of
the objects aimed at in the scheme by selling their securities in
the open market and re-investing the proceeds in British Govern-
ment securities.
21st December, 1915.
No. 528.
Order in Council amending the Order in Council of 1st August,
1914, adopting regulations for the government of the
Naval Volunteer Force.
P. C. 3009.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
Tuesday, the 21st day of December, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas by Order in Council, dated 1st August, 1914,
the following regulation was made and established for the
discipline of the Naval Volunteer Force, viz. : —
'^The provisions of the Naval Discipline Act, 1866, and
the Acts in amendment thereof, and the King's Regulations
and Admiralty Instructions in so far as the said Acts, Regula-
tions and Instructions are applicable, and except in so far as
they may be inconsistent with the Naval Service Act, are adopted
1012 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
ordained and enacted as regulations for the government of the
Naval Volunteer Force, pursuant to the authority conferred
by Section 28 of the Naval Service Act."
And Whereas this regulation does not provide for the
application of subsequent amendments to the Naval Discipline
Act (and Acts in amendment thereof) and amendments and
additions to the King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions;
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council is pleased to order and it is hereby ordered as follows : —
The above quoted regulation, established by Order in
Council of 1st August, 1914, is amended to read as follows: —
The provisions of ''The Naval Disciphne Act, 1866," and
the Acts in amendment thereof, passed by the Parliament of
the United Kingdom, and the King's Regulations and Admiralty
Instructions, which are now or may be hereafter enacted,
adopted, issued and in force, in so far as the said Act or Acts,
Regulations and Instructions are applicable, and except in so
far as they may be inconsistent with the Naval Service Act,
9-10 Edward VII, Chapter 43, or with any regulations made
thereunder, are adopted, ordained and enacted as regulations
for the government of the Naval Volunteer Force, pursuant to
the authority conferred by Section 28 of the said Naval Service
Act.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
Canada Gazette, 25th December, 1915.
Notice of above Order in Council.
Department of the Naval Service.
Ottawa, 22nd December, 1915.
The regulations made and established for the discipline of
the Naval Volunteer Force authorized by Order in Council of
the 1st August, 1914, reading as follows: —
"The provisions of The Naval Discipline Act, 1866, and
the Acts in amendment thereof, and the King's Regulations and
Admiralty Instructions in so far as the said Acts, Regulations
War Documents. 1013
and Instruction are applicable, and except in so far as they
may be inconsistent with the Naval Service Act, are adopted,
ordained and enacted as regulations for the government of the
Naval Volunteer Force, pursuant to the authority conferred
by section 28 of the Naval Service Act," are amended to read
as follows:
''The provisions of 'The Naval Discipline Act, 1866,' and
the Acts in amendment thereof, passed by the Parliament of
the United Kingdom, and the King's Regulations and Admiralty
Instructions, which are now or may be hereafter enacted,
adopted, issued and in force, in so far as the said Act or Acts,
Regulations and Instructions are applicable, and except in so
far as they may be inconsistent with The Naval Service Act,
9/10 Edward VII, Chapter 43, or with any regulations made
thereunder, are adopted, ordained and enacted as regulations
for the government of the Naval Volunteer Force, pursuant to
the authority conferred by section 28 of the said Naval Service
Act."
No. 529.
Order in Council respecting the transportaion of Explosives.
P. C. 2886.
AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT OTTAWA.
21st December, 1915.
PRESENT :
His Royal Highness the Governor General in Council.
Whereas by Order in Council, dated 4th November, 1915,*
regulations were made in respect of the carriage of explosives in
express service supplementary to the rules laid down in General
Order No. 100 of the Board of Railway Commissioners, and by
said Order in Council all railways in Canada were authorized
and required upon requisition of the Minister or Deputy Minister
of Militia and Defence to transport and carry samples of
explosives for the Government of Canada upon their express
trains between any points in Canada subject to the regulations
set out in said Order in Council;
*P. 889.
1014 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
And Whereas it is now deemed desirable that the authority
and requirement made by such Order in Council shall apply not
only to samples of explosives for the Government of Canada,
but also for the Government of the United Kingdom or of any
of her Allies;
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council is pleased to order and it is hereby ordered as follows : —
The said Order in Council of 4th November, 1915, is
amended by adding after the words ''Government of Canada"
in the fourth line of the enacting provisions thereof the words
" or of the United Kingdom or of any of her Allies."
And Whereas it is also deemed advisable that the said
Order in Council shall be made to apply not only to samples of
explosives but to shrapnel shells without primers or fuses
hermetically sealed with zinc plugs and containing black powder
not to exceed three ounces in weight in each shell, also to high
explosive shells without primers or fuses hermetically sealed
with steel plugs and containing high explosive mixture not to
exceed IJ^ pounds in weight per shell;
Therefore His Royal Highness the Governor General in
Council is further pleased to order and it is hereby ordered as
follows : —
The aforesaid Order in Council of 4th November, 1915, is
further amended by adding after the word "explosives" in the
fourth line of the enacting provisions thereof, the words "or
shrapnel shells without primers or fuses hermetically sealed
with zinc plugs and containning black powder not to exceed three
ounces in weight in each shell, also high explosive shells without
primers or fuses hermetically sealed with steel plugs and con-
taining high explosive mixture not to exceed IJ^ pounds in
weight per shell, such shells to be packed in boxes having a
separate compartment for each shell and not more than six
shells to be enclosed in one outside box; no such shipment
containing in the aggregate more than ten pounds of black
powder in the case of shrapnel shell, or 52}^ pounds of high
explosive mixture in the case of high explosive shell shall be
transported in the same train at the same time."
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
War Documents. 1015
No. 530.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 21st December, 1915 — 22nd
December, 1915.
[29410]
Proclamation of His Majesty the King relating to the Exportation
of Certain Articles to Switzerland during the present War.
By the king.
A PROCLAMATION.
Relating to the Exportation of Certain Articles to
Switzerland during the present War.
GEORGE R. I.
Whereas, by section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act,
1900, it is enacted that We may, by Proclamation, prohibit the
exportation of all or any of the following articles, namely: —
Arms, ammunition, military and naval stores and any article
which We shall judge capable of being converted into or made
useful in increasing the quantity of arms, ammunition or
military or naval stores to any country or place therein named
whenever We shall judge such prohibition to be expedient, in
order to prevent such arms, ammunition or military or naval
stores being used against Our forces or against any forces engaged
or which may be engaged in military or naval operations in
co-operation with our forces :
And, Whereas, by section 1 of the Customs (Exportation
Restriction) Act, 1914,^ it is enacted that the above-recited
section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, shall have
effect whilst a state of war in which His Majesty is engaged
exists as if, in addition to the articles therein mentioned, there
were included all other articles of every description:
And, Whereas, by section 1 of the Customs (Exportation
Restriction) Act, 1915,^ it is enacted that the power of His
Majesty under section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
as amended by the Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act,
lApp. p. 182. *App. p. 191.
1016 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
1914, by Proclamation to prohibit the exportation of articles
to any country or place named in the Proclamation, shall, during
the continuance of the present war, include the power to prohibit
the exportation of any article to any such country or place unless
consigned to such person or persons as may be authorized by or
under the Proclamation to receive such article:
Now, Therefore, We have thought fit, by and with the
advice of Our Privy Council, in virtue and in exercise of the
powers aforesaid to declare and it is hereby declared that the
exportation of the articles mentioned in the second column of
the Schedule hereto is prohibited to the country named, in the
first column of the said Schedule unless those articles are con-
signed to the persons referred to in the third column of the said
Schedule.
War Documents.
SCHEDULE.
1017
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persona.
Switzerland .
Such of the articles in the following List as Soci6t6 Suisse de
are not for the time being prohibited to be Surveillance
exported to a destination in Switzerland : — Economique.
Accumulators, electric, and accumulator
plates.
Aceto cellulose.
Actetone .
Acid —
Acetic and acetates.
Hydrobromic.
Hydrochloric.
Lactic.
Nitric .
Salicylic .
Stearic .
Sulphuric.
Tartaric, cream of tartar and its alka-
loids; tartrates.
Aconite and its preparations and alkaloids.
Acorns.
Aeroplanes and airships and engines and parts
Aeroplane component parts with accessories
and articles suitable for use in connection
with aircraft.
Alcohol; Amyl fusel oil, methylic, ethylic.
Alumnia: Anhydride, hydride, salts.
Alum.
Aluminium in all forms; ore; Pure metal;
alloys of, oxides of.
Aluminium, manufactures of.
Ammonia.
Aniline and its combinations.
Animals, living.
Antimony in all forms; Ore; alloys of, in
eluding anti-friction metal.
Antipyrine (phenazone) .
Arms of all kinds and component parts.
Arsenic and its salts.
Asbestos, crude and manufactured.
Aspirin.
Atropine.-
Bamboos.
Bauxite.
Beans, locust.
Beet for manufactviring sugar.
Belladonna and its preparations and alkaloids
Belting (machine) of leather, and other.
Benzine.
Bichromate of soda.
Bicycles and component parts.
Bismuth and its salts.
Blankets (woollen).
Boats for river use (barges, etc.)
Bones.
Bran, pollard, and flour-mill waste.
Brewers' and distillers' grains used for cattle
feeding.
Bromine, and bromides.
Bullion (see Gold).
Butter and butter substitutes.
Cable, insulated.
1018
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
SCHEDULE— Confinwcd.
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switzerland .
Soci6t6 Suisse
de Surveillance
Economique.
Cables, cordage, ropemakers' wares, of any
textile materials.
Cachou, crude.
Caffeine .
Camphor.
Candles.
Cantharides and its preparations.
Caoutchouc (see Rubber).
Carbide of calcium.
Carbon, svdphide.
Carbonate of soda.
Cattle cake.
Caseine.
Cattle (live stock).
Cattle, feeding stuffs, brewery grains, and
other.
Caustic soda.
Celluloid, raw, in bulk, sheets, rods, tubes,
clippings, and waste.
Cellulose.
Cement.
Ceresine.
Charcoal.
Cheese.
Chemical preparations for pharmacy.
Chicory root, fresh and dried.
Chloral, chloramid, and preparations con-
taining chloral.
Chlorates and perchlorates.
Chloride of lime, tin, magnesium, sine.
Chlorine, liquefied.
Chloroform.
Chrome, ore and metal, in all forms.
Chronometers, ships'.
Cinchona bark.
Cloth, woollen.
Coal and coke.
Cobalt in all forms.
Coca and its preparations.
Cocaine and Novo-oocaine.
Cocoa — choclate.
Cocoa beans.
Codeine (alkaloid of opium).
Coffee.
Coin, ^old, silver, nickel, bronze, and copper.
Collodion.
Copper: Ore (including pyrites): pure metal
and alloys of, in all forms.
Cork.
Cotton and cotton waste, including cotton
yam waste.
Cotton rags.
Cotton tissues, all kinds, made up or other-
wise.
Creosote, wood.
Cutch, including gambier.
Cyanamide, calcium.
Cylinders and recipients of iron or steel for
compressed or liquid gas.
War Documents.
SCHEUDLE.— Continued.
1019
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switzerland .
Detonators.
Diamond drills for draw plates, 15/100 mm
diameter and over (diamond weighing
over J^ ct.)
Diamonds, rough, suitable for industrial
purposes.
Digitaline.
Distillers' grains, and residues from apples,
raisins, olives.
Dyes, coal tar.
Earth containing infusoria.
Eggs.
Electrical fire lighters.
Electrical carbons.
Electrical insulated wire and cables.
Electrodes, piles, and component parts.
Emery wheels.
Emetine and its salts.
Engine packings (see packings).
Ergot of rye not including liquid or other
medical preparations of ergot.
Ether sulphuric and ether acetic.
Eucaine, hydrochlor.
Explosives: Gunpowder and similar ex-
plosives, gvmcotton, nitro-glycerine,
fulminating cotton, dynamite, melinite,
&c.
Farinaceous goods of all kinds being food-
stuffs, wheat, rye, oats, barley, maize,
buckwheat, grain, meal and flour, malt,
ships' bread and buscuit (excepting
gluten bread) groats semoline, Italian
paste, sago, salep, mandioca, tapioca
and flour, rice of all kinds,dried vegetables
of all kinds and their meal, chestnuts
and flour, dari, millet, and alpiste,
(long millet) potatoes.
Fats, vegetable, for food.
Fats, animal.
Ferro-chrome and ferro-nickel, and all other
ferro alloys.
Filings and scrap, of old copper, tin, zinc, and
their alloys.
Firearms of all kinds and their component
parts.
Fish, fresh and preserved, dried salted.
Fish oil.
Flax, raw, as tow or combed.
Flaxen canvas: Hammock canvas, kitbag
canvas, navy canvas, tent canvas.
Flaxen fabric suitable for balloons.
Flour, potato, maize, and other sorts of; also
gluten and fecula.
Forage: Hay, straw.
Forges, portable.
Formol.
Gambler.
Gas, asph}rxiating (materials for manufactur
ing of).
Soci6te Suisse
de Surveillance
Economique.
1020
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
SCBEDVLE.— Continued.
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switzerland .
Soci6t6 Suisse
de Surveillance
Economique.
Gentian and its preparations.
Glasses, field and opera, other than "de
luxe."-
Glasses for optical instruments, and for
spectacles.
Glycerine.
Graphite.
Gold: Bullion, ingots, bars, dust, battered
articles, coin.
Grindery used in the making of boots aiid
shoes, including rivets, plates, nails,
buttons, &c.
Grindstones and emery wheels.
Gums, all kinds.
Gut, animal, in all forms, e.g., fresh, dried,
salted, bladders, sausage casings.
Hair, animal.
Hammock, canvas.
Hams.
Haematite iron.
Hemp, crushed, dressed and combed.
Hemp, yam, cordage and twine.
Hemp, cloth.
Henbane and its preparations.
Hides, raw and dressed.
Horn and similar materials.
Horses, asses and mules.
Hyposulphite of soda.-
Incugo, natural.
Instruments, observation, geodesy, and
optical.
Instrmnents, nautical, of all kinds.
Iodine, iodide, iodoform.
Ipecacuanha root.
Iridium. -
Iron ore (including pyrites) and metal; iron
castings and forgings, tinned plate, in
eluding boxes for packing food.
Jute: raw; yam: bags.
Jute: piece-goods.
Lard.
Lava, vol vie.
Lead, pure, and its alloys; pipe sheet.
Lead ore.
Leather and leather wares.
Linen tissues.
Linen yam.
Locust beans.
Lubricants.
Machine tools and parts thereof.
Machinery and parts thereof, suitable for use
in marine and aerial navigation.
Machinery, electrical, electric dynamos, and
motors.
Machinery, refrigerating.
Machinery and parts thereof, exclusively used
for the manufacture of munitions and
weapons of war.
Magnesium.
War Documents.
SCHEDVLE.— Continued.
1021
Coimtry.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switzerland
Phosphorus products of all kinds.
Soci6t6 Suisse
Phosphorus and phosphate of lime.
de Siu-veUlance
Photographic plates and papers.
Economique.
Magnetos.
Manganese; ore and metal, all forms.
Manures, chemical.
Maps and charts.
Margarine, oleo-margarine, copra, butter.
and similar products.
Meats, tinned, and extracts of.
Meats, fresh and refrigerated.
Meats, salt, and smoked.
Medicinal preparations.
Mercury, fulminate of.
Mercury: ore, metal, and preparations.
Metallic peroxides.
Methyl, salicylate.
Mica, rough and worked.
Milk, condensed, sweetened or not.
Miners' fuses.
Molasses.
Molybdenum; ore and alloys.
Morphia.
Munitions.
Needles, knitting.
Nickel ore, metal, pure and alloyed, all forms.
Nuts and seeds, oleaginous.
Nitrobenzine.
Nitrates and nitrites.
Nuts and walnuts.
Nux vomica and its alkaloids and prepar-
ations.
Oil, vegetable.
OU-cake, whole and groimd.
Oil, whale.
OU-cloth.
Oil, mineral, crude, refined, essential, heavy.
Oil, residual of distillation of alcohol.
Oleaginous nuts and seeds.
Oleine.
Onions.
Opium and preparations containing opiiun.
Optical instruments, glasses for.
Osmiimi.
Packings, engine and boiler, including slag-
wool.
Paraffin.
Paraldehyde.
Peat.
"Peptone Witte.".
Peroxides, metallic.
Pharmaceutical preparations (vegetable al-
kaloids.
Pigeons, living.
Platiniun.
Pork butchers' meat ("charcuterie").
Potassium, potash, and potash salts.
Potatoes.
Powder and similar explosives (see Explosives)
Poultry.
Projectiles and other munitions of war.
1022 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
SCHEDULE.— CorUinued.
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switiserland .
Woollen tissues.
Woollen hoisery and knitted goods.
Yeast
Yams, cotton.
Protargol.
Preserved foodstuffs, all kinds.
Pyramidon; pyridine (base of).
Pyrites, copper and iron.
Quinine and its salts.
Quinine, extracts of.
Rabbits.
ELags of all kinds.
Ramie, raw; yam; tissues; and waste.
Rattans, natural and peeled; canes.
Rhodium.
Residue of apples, grapes, olives, ("marcs").
Resinous substances, pine and fir, oil of tur
pentine; rosin; rosin pitch.
Ropes (see Cables).
Routhenium.
Rubber; Balata, gutta-percha, raw or re-
melted, including waste and ebonite;
rubber wares.
Rubber, vulcanized, in sheets.
Rye, ergot of (see Ergot).
Saccharin, including saxin.
Sacks (coal), satchels and bags of all kinds
(excepting paper bags).
Salicylate of soda.
Salin of beetroot.
Salol.
Salts of:—
Copper, chrome, tin, mertury, thorium,
ammonia, cerium, titanium, molybdenum
vanadium, and other salts of rare earths
Salvarsan and neo-salcarsan.
Sanitary materials and fittings.
Santonin and its preparations.
Scraps: Metal and filings, copper, tin, zinc,
and their alloys.
Seeds^ sowing.
Selemum.
Serum.
Silicon.
Silk, Tussah, raw, spun and woven.
Silk, floss, and noils, in mass or combed ;
yams and tissues of the same, undyed,
unprinted.
Shipbmlding materials, rigging and apparatus
Soap.
Sodium sulphide; also hyposulphite.
Soups, compressed, desiccated.
Steel, all kinds.
Sugar, raw, refined, candy.
Sugar of milk.
Sulphate of copper and cuprous powders;
green copper.
Sulphate of soda, sulphate of zinc.
Sulphate of alumnia.
Sulphonal.
Sulphur and pyrites.
Soci6te Suisse
de Surveillance
£k»nomique.
War Documents.
SCHEDULE— Conrtnt«!(i.
1023
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switzerland .
Sulphur dioxide (anhydride).
Starch.
Steel scraps.
Surgical bandages and dressings.
Surgical instruments and apparatus, in-
cluding drain tubes and rubber gloves.
Swords, bayonets, and other arms not being
firearms or parts thereof.
Tapioca.
Tar (coal) and its chemical products .
Tarpaulins.
Tartar.
Tar (wood) and cresote oil.
Tanning substances of all kinds including ex-
tracts used in tanning.
Telegraphs, material for.
Terpine.
Textile fabric for balloons.
Theobromine.
Thorium, salts.
Thread, cotton.
Thread, woollen.
Thread, linen.
Th5rmol and its preparations.
Titanium, ore.
Tin, ore, metal, pure and alloyed, in all forms.
Tools, with or without handles, of iron or steel;
spades, chisels, picks, axes, shovels, saws,
farriers' tools, carpenters', wheel-wrights'
and saddlers' tools, entrenching tools,
billhooks, hoes, and tool handles.
Tools used in the making of boots and shoes.
Tomatoes, fresh and preserved.
Trional.
Trioxymethylene.
Tungsten in all forms.
Turpentine essence.
Uniform clothing and military equipment,
camping, saddlery, harness.
Urea and its compounds.
Urotropin (hexamethylene tetramine) and its
preparations.
Vanadium, ore.
Vaccin.
Vaseline and mineral jellies.
Vegetables, fresh and preserved.
Vehicles of all kinds, haulers, and traction
engines of all kinds, pneumatic tyres, all
articles (unmanufactured or manufac-
tured) used in military or naval trans-
port.
Ventilators of 50 to 250 kilogrammes.
Veronal (acid diethylbarbituric) sodium
veronal.
Vessels, sailing, steam, motor.
Water, oxygenised.
Wire, insulated.
WoKram (tungsten), ore and metal, all forms
Society Suisse
de Surveillance
Economique.
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1024
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
SCHEDULE— Coniznued.
Country.
Articles.
Authorized persons.
Switzerland
Soci6t^ Suisse
de Surveillance
Economique.
Wood, walnut, unhewn, squared and sawn.
Wood, ash, beech, birch, lime, mahogany.
okoume, plane.
-
Wood, for building.
Wood, for rifle stocks and rifle parts.
Wool of all kinds, including waste.
Yams, woollen.
Yarns, linen, hemp, jute, ramie.
Yams, mohair, alpaca, hair.
Zinc, ore; metal, pure and alloyed, in all
forms.
Given at our Court at Buckingham Palace, this twenty-
second day of December, in the year of our Lord,
one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, and in the
sixth year, of Our Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
No. 531.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 21st December, 1916. — 22nd
December, 1915.
[29410]
Order of His Majesty the King requisitioning the insulated space in
all British Steamships registered in the United Kingdom.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE
22nd day of DECEMBER, 1915.
present:
The KING'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas, a state of war exists between His Majesty and
the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria King of Hungary,
the Sultan of Turkey, and the King of the Bulgarians:
War Documents. 1025
And, Whereas, His Majesty holds it to be His Prerogative
Duty as well as His Prerogative Right to take all steps necessary
for the Defence and Protection of the Realm:
And, Whereas, it has been made to appear to His Majesty
that it is essential to the Defence and Protection of the Realm
that the whole of the insulated spaces in all British steamships
registered or hereafter to be registered in the United Kingdom,
now fitted or hereafter to be fitted for the carriage of refrigerated
produce, not being insulated spaces already requisitioned or
liable to be requisitioned under any existing Order in Council,
should be made liable to requisition in manner hereinafter
prescribed for the carriage of such refrigerated produce.
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, and in the exercise of His Pre-
rogatives as aforesaid, and of all other powers Him thereunto
enabling, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the whole of the
insulated spaces, except as aforesaid, in the British steamships
before specified may until further order be requisitioned by or
on behalf of His Majesty for the carriage of such produce, and
such requisition is to take effect upon Notice of Requisition
being served as hereinafter provided on the Owner of any such
steamship, and upon the Owner of any such insulated space if
the insulated space be owned separately from any such steam-
ship.
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice
aforesaid to authorize the President of the Board of Trade to
give effect to this Order by causing Notice of Requisition to be
served on the Owner of any such steamship and upon the Owner
of any such insulated space if the insulated space be owned
separately from any such steamship.
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice
aforesaid to declare that service of Notice of Requisition on an
Owner of any such steamship or insulated space therein shall be
deemed sufficient and effective if served in the case of an
individual Owner by being addressed to such individual Owner
and left at his last known place of business or abode, and, in the
case of joint Owners, by being addressed to such joint Owners
and left at the last known business addr esses or places of abode
of such joint Owners, and in the case of a Company or Cor-
poration by being addressed to such Company or Corporation
87169—321
1026 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
nd left at the registered or other address of such Company or
Corporation, or in any of the aforesaid cases so far as regards
service in respect of any steamship by being addressed to the
Managing Owner, ship's husband or other the person to whom
the management of the ship is by law entrusted by or on behalf
of the Owners and left at the registered or other last known
address or place of abode of such Managing Owner, ship's
husband or other such person, as the case may be.
And His Majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice
aforesaid, to declare that any Notice of Requisition which the
President of the Board of Trade may cause to be served here-
under may be signed by any person or persons from time to time
authorized for such purpose either generally or specially by the
President of the Board of Trade.
And the President of the Board of Trade is to give
instructions and directions accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 532.
Third Supplement to The London Gazette, 21st December 1915 —
23rd December, 1915.
[29412]
Order of His Majesty the King amending the Defence of the Realm
(Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 22nd
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1915.
present:
The KING'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas by an Order in Council, dated the twenty-eighth
day of November, nineteen hundred and fourteen. His Majesty
was pleased to make Regulations (called the Defence of the
Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914,^ under the Defence
of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914,^ for securing the public
safety and the defence of the Realm;
And Whereas the said Act has been amended by the
lApp. p. 284. «App, p. 191.
War Documents. 1027
Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915/ the Defence of
the Reahn (Amendment) No. 2 Act, 1915,^ and the Munitions
of War Act, 1915:^
And Whereas the said Regulations have been amended by
various subsequent Orders in Council:
And Whereas it is expedient further to amend the said
Regulations in manner hereinafter appearing:
Now, Therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and wHh
the advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby
ordered, that the following amendments be made in the said
Regulations : —
1. After Regulation 7 the following regulation shall be
inserted : —
''7A. Where it appears to the Minister of Munitions that
the holding of any exhibition to which this regulation
applies or of exhibitions of any class or description to
which this regulation applies would prejudicially affect
the production of war material, he may, after consul-
tation with the Board of Trade, by order either prohibit
the holding of any such exhibition or of all exhibitions
of any class or description specified in the order, or
impose conditions or restrictions on the holding
thereof, and any person who holds an exhibition or
exhibits at an exhibition in contravention of the
provisions of any such order, or of the restrictions and
conditions therein contained, shall be guilty of an
offence against these regulations.
"A person intending to hold an exhibition to which this
regulation applies shall, at least one month before the
date fixed for the opening thereof, give to the Minister
of Munitions notice in writing of his intention, together
with such particulars in relation to the exhibition as
the Minister of Munitions may require, and, if he fails
to do so, shall be guilty of an offence against these
regulations.
"Exhibitions to which this regulation applies are exhibitions
and fairs the exhibits whereat consist in whole or in
part of the products of any industrial or manufacturing
process, or the machines, tools, and implements used
for the purpose of any such process."
>App. p. 205. »App. P. 209. »App. p. 313.
1028 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
2. After Regulation 29 the following regulation shall be
inserted : —
"29A. If any person enters or is found upon any factory,
workshop, or other place in which work is carried on,
specified in any order made for the purpose by the
Admiralty, or the Army Council, or the Minister of
Munitions, as being a factory, workshop, or place
which, in the interests of the public safety or of the
defence of the realm, it is necessary to safeguard, not
having with him a written permit issued to him by
a person nominated for the purpose by —
(a) the Admiralty, or the Army Council, or the Minister of
Munitions; or
(6) the occupier of, or other person having control of the
work carried on in, the factory, workshop, or place,
he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations.
"Every person authorised to issue permits for the purposes
of this regulation shall keep a list of the names and
addresses of all persons to whom he has issued permits,
and every such list shall be open to inspection by any
person authorised for the purpose by the Admiralty,
or the Army Council, or the Minister of Munitions.
"In every factory, workshop, or place to which this regu-
lation is for the time being applied by an order made
thereunder, a copy of the order shall be kept affixed at
or near every entrance thereto."
3. In paragraph (B) of Regulation 39A, after the words
"join his ship or vessel" there shall be inserted the words "or
is, whilst on board his ship or vessel."
4 . After Regulation 39A the following Regulation shall be
inserted : —
"39B. No person in the employment of a general lighthouse
authority shall, without the consent of the authority,
leave his emplo3aneijt before the expiration of six
months after he has given to the authority notice in
writing to determine his employment, and every such
person shall, so long as he continues in the employment
of a general lighthouse authority, obey all lawful orders
that may be given to him by or on behalf of the
authority.
War Documents. 1029
''A person shall not give or offer to give employment to any
person who is, or has wHhin the last previous six weeks
been, in the employment of a general lighthouse
authority, unless such last-mentioned person holds a
certificate from the authority that he left his employ-
ment under that authority with the consent of that
authority, or after having given such notice as afore-
said.
''If any person employed by a general lighthouse authority
feels aggrieved by the refusal of the authority to
consent to his leaving their employment before the
expiration of six months from the time when he gave
notice, o" to grant him such a certificate as aforesaid,
he may appeal to the Board of Trade, whose decision
shall be final.
''If any person contravenes any of the provisions of this
regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence
against these regulations."
5. After Regulation 40 the following Regulation shall be
inserted : —
'40A. If any person gives, sells, procures, or supplies, or
offers to give, seU, procure, or supply, to or for a
member of any of His Majesty's Forces who is under-
going hospital treatment any intoxicant he shall be
guilty of a summary offence against these regulations,
unless he proves that the intoxicant was or was offered
to be given, sold, procured, or supplied under doctor's
orders in connection with his hospital treatment, or
proves that he did not know and had no reasonable
ground for suspecting that the person to or for whom
he gave, sold, procured, or supplied the intoxicant, or
offered to do so, was undergoing hospital treatment."
ALMERIC FITZROY.
1030 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 533.
Canada Gazette, 22nd January, 1916.
Despatch covering instructions relating to the registration of
claims by British Subjects against Enemy Governments.
Canada.
No. 1213. Downing Street,
22nd December, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my despatch No. 581 of the 24th
of June last, I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal
Highness, for the information of your Ministers, copies of
instructions relating to the Registration of claims by British
subjects against Enemy Governments, and of Instructions and
a form of claim in respect of losses caused by enemy submarines.
I have, etc.,
BONAR LAW.
Governor General,
Etc.
INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THE REGISTRATION OF
CLAIMS BY BRITISH SUBJECTS IN RESPECT OF
PROPERTY REQUISITIONED, SEQUESTRATED,
OR DESTROYED BY ENEMY GOVERN-
MENTS.
1. A statutory declaration verifying the claim must be sent
to the Director of the Foreign Claims Office. The declaration
must be in the form prescribed by " The Statutory Declarations
Act, 1835,"
2. If the claimant was bom within His Majesty's dominions
the declaration should state the date and place of his birth. If
the claimant was bom outside His Majesty's dominions, but
derives British nationality from his father or grandfather, the
declaration should state the date and place of birth of such
father or grandfather.
War Documents. 1031
If the claimant is a naturalized British subject the declara-
tion should state the date of his naturalization and his previous
nationality.
3. If the claimant is a company incorporated under the
laws of the United Kingdom, or some British dominion or colony,
the declaration should state the date of incorporation.
If all the persons holding shares or otherwise interested in
the company are British subjects the declaration should state
that fact.
If some of the persons holding shares or otherwise interested
in the company are aliens, the declaration should state the
nationality of those persons and the nature of their interest jn
the company.
4. Full particulars of the property in respect whereof the
claim is made must be set out in the declaration or in a schedule
attached thereto.
5. The declaration must state the value of the property and
the amount of the claim.
Where the value of the property can be proved by documen-
tary evidence, copies of those documents should be attached to
the declaration.
Where documentary evidence of the value of the property
cannot be adduced, the evidence of the claimant should, so far as
it is possible to do so, be corroborated by that of other persons.
6. The declaration must state the facts with regard to the
requisitioning, sequestration, or destruction of the property so
far as they are known to the claimant.
If the claimant holds any receipts or other documentary
evidence of the seizure of his property, copies of such documents
should be attached to the declaration.
7. The declaration must also state that, at the date when
the property was requisitioned, sequestrated, or destroyed, the
claimant was the absolute owner thereof.
8. If the claimant, or any person on his behalf, has received
any payment in respect of the property, particulars thereof must
be set out in the declaration.
9. The fact that a claim is registered in the Foreign Claims
Office does not imply an undertaking on the part of His Majesty's
1032 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
government to put forward such claim on the termination of
hostihties or any assurance that the claim, if put forward, will be
paid.
Foreign Claims Office,
Foreign Office, S.W.
Instructions as to the Registration of Claims by British
Subjects in respect of Losses caused by Enemy Submarines.
1. A Statutory Declaration verifying the claim must be
sent to the Director of the Foreign Claims Office. The
Declaration must be in the form prescribed by ''The Statutory
Declarations, Act, 1835."
2. If the claimant was born within His Majesty's dominions
the declaration should state the date and place of his birth.
If the claimant was born outside His Majesty's dominions,
but derives British nationality from his father or grandfather,
the declaration should state the date and place of birth of such
father or grandfather.
If the claimant is a naturalized British subject the
Declaration should state the date of his naturalization and his
previous nationality.
3. If the claimant is a company incorporated under the
laws of the United Kingdom, or some British dominion or
colony, the declaration should state the date of incorporation.
If all the persons holding shares or otherwise interested in
the company are British subjects the declaration should state
that fact.
If some of the persons holding shares or otherwise interested
in the company are aliens, the declaration should state the
nationality of those persons and the nature of their interest in
the company.
4. Full particulars of the claim must be set out in the
declaration.
5. Where the claim is in respect of property lost on board a
ship sunk by an enemy submarine, particulars of the property
and its value must be set out in the declaration or in a schedule
attached thereto.
War Documents. 1033
If the value of the property can be proved by documentary
evidence, copies of those documents should be attached to the
declaration; if documentary evidence of the value of the property
cannot be adduced, the evidence of the claimant should, in
cases where it is practicable to do so, be corroborated by that of
other persons.
The declaration must state that, at the date when the
property was lost, the claimant was the absolute owner thereof.
If the claimant, or any person on his behalf, has received
any payment in respect of the property, particulars thereof must
be set out in the declaration.
" A form of declaration in cases where the claimant was a
passenger on a ship sunk by an enemy submarine and his claim
is for the value of personal effects lost with the ship accompanies
these instructions."
6. The registration of a claim in respect of loss caused by an
enemy submarine does not imply an undertaking on the part of
His Majesty's government to put forward such claim on the
termination of hostilities or any assurance that the claim, if put
forward, will be paid.
Foreign Claims Office,
Foreign Office, S.W.
Here insert T
name address '
and ' of
description of • . i
claimant. m tiie
of
do solemnly and sincerely declare that: —
?of?Rr' 1. I was born on
companying q^^
Instructions. ^ t i i i i i i •
2. I was a passenger on board the steamship
at the time she was attacked and sunk
by a submarine.
See paragraph 3. The property spccificd in the Schcdulc hcrcto was
companying ou board the said ship when she was sunk, and was lost
Instructions, ^j^j^ YieT.
See paragraph 4. I was the absolute owucr of the said property at
5 of the ac- 1 1 ■ • c • i i
companying thC timC Of itS lOSS.
Instructions. g rpj^^ ^^^^ property was at the time of its loss of the
value set out in the Schedule hereto, amounting in all
to I. 1 have not, nor has
anyone on my behalf, received any payment in respect
thereof.
1034
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously
believing the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of
" The Statutory Declarations Act, 1835."
Declared at
the day of
Before me,
191
Schedule.
Particulara of Property.
Value of Property
at the time of Loies.
Total.
No. 534.
Canada Gazette, 22nd January, 1916.
Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette, 21st December, 1915 —
23rd December, 1915.
[29414]
Military Honours.
War Office, 23rd December, 1915.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased ^to
approve of the appointment of the undermentioned Officers'to
be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, in recog-
nition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field: —
Lieutenant-Colonel Victor Wentworth Odium, 7th Canadian
Infantry Battalion.
War Documents. 1035
For conspicuous ability and energy. He personally super-
intended all arrangements for a bombing attack made
by his battalion on the night of 16th/ 17th November,
1915, near Messines, and by his coolness and deter-
mination was largely instrumental in bringing about
the success of the exploit.
Captain Charles Telford Costigan, 10th Canadian Infantry
Battalion.
For conspicuous gallantry near Messines on the night of
16th/17th November, 1915.
He led a bombing party into the German trench, shot the
first three Germans he met with his revolver, and then
led his bombers along the trench, which was filled with
the enemy.
Lieutenant William Dumbledon Holmes, 7th Canadian
Infantry Battalion.
For conspicuous gallantry and resource near Messines on
the 16th/17th November, 1915, when in charge of the
scouts during a bombing attack.
He superintended the cutting of the German wire and the
laying of a bridge over the Douve, sixteen yards from
a heavily-manned German trench.
His gallant conduct at Festubert was brought to notice in
May last.
Lieutenant John Raymond Mclllree, 7th Canadian Infantry
Battalion.
For conspicuous gallantry near Messines on the night of
16th/17th November, 1915.
He led a bombing party into the German trench, threw
down the first German he met, and felled the second
with a rifle. He was then joined by his bombing party
and led them along the trench, which was heavily
manned by the enemy.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to
confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers, in
recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the
Field:—
1036 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Lieutenant Archibald Wrightson, 7th Canadian Infantry
Battalion.
For conspicuous gallantry near Messines on the night of
16th/17th November, 1915.
He was in command of parties of bombers in a successful
raid on the German trench, and displayed great cool-
ness and judgment. After he had given the order to
retire he was the last man to leave the trench.
No. 535.
Extra Canada Gazette, 24th December, 1915.
Proclamation of Day of Humble Prayer and Intercession.
ARTHUR.
[L.S.]
CANADA.
George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British
Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the
Faith, Emperor of India.
To all to whom these presents shall come, or whom the
same may in anywise concern, — Greeting:
A PROCLAMATION.
W. Stuart Edwards,
for Deputy Minister
of Justice,
Canada.
Whereas Our Empire has been
forced to take up arms in defence of
rights and liberties unjustly attacked
and to fulfil pledges solemnly given, —
We, Therefore, believing it to be fitting that Our people
should be enabled to make a public and solemn avowal of duty
to Almighty God and of need of guidance, have thought fit, by
and with the advice of Our Privy Council for Canada, to appoint,
and We do hereby appoint Sunday, the Second day of January
next, to be throughout Our Dominion of Canada a day of Humble
War Documents. 1037
Prayer and Intercession to Almighty God on behalf of the cause
undertaken by Our Empire and Our Allies and of those who are
offering their lives for it, and for a speedy and favourable peace
that shall be founded on understanding and not hatred, to the
end that peace shall endure; and We do invite Our loving
subjects throughout Canada to set apart this appointed day as
a day of Humble Prayer and Intercession.
In Testimony Whereof, We have caused these Our
Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of
Canada to be hereunto affixed. Witness, Our Most
Dear and Entirely Beloved Uncle and Most Faithful
Counsellor, Field Marshal His Royal Highness Prince
Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught
and of Strathearn, Earl of Sussex (in the Peerage of
the United Kingdom) ; Prince of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Saxony, Prince
of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Knight of Our Most Noble
Order of the Garter; Knight of Our Most Ancient and
Most Noble Order of the Thistle; Knight of Our Most
Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick; One of Our Most
Honourable Privy Council; Great Master of Our
Most Honourable Order of the Bath; Knight Grand
Commander of Our Most Exalted Order of the Star of
India; Knight Grand Cross of Our Most Distinguished
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Knight
Grand Commander of Our Most Eminent Order of the
Indian Empire; Knight Grand Cross of Our Royal
Victorian Order; Our Personal Aide-de-Camp;
Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Our
Dominion of Canada.
At Our Government House, in Our City of Ottawa, this
twenty-fourth day of December, in the year of Our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, and in
the sixth year of Our Reign.
By Command,
THOMAS MULVEY,
Under-Secretary of State.
1038 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 536.
The Canada Gazette, 1st January, 1916.
Post Office Notice.
. Post Office Department, Canada.
Ottawa, 24th December, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of power vested in
the Postmaster General by Order in Council No. 94, assented
to on the 6th day of November, 1914, under virtue of the pro-
visions of section 6 of The War Measures Act, 1914, the "New
Yorker Herold," a daily paper, and the "New Yorker Revue,"
a Sunday paper, both printed in German and published by the
New Yorker Zeitung Publishing and Printing Company, New
York, are from this date refused the privilege of the mails in
Canada, and are prohibited from circulation in Canada, in any
way. Under the terms of the Order in Council above quoted,
no person in Canada shall be permitted hereafter to be in posses-
sion of any such papers, or of any issue thereof, already published
or hereafter to be published, and further, any person in possession
of any such papers shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five
thousand dollars or imprisonment for any term not exceeding
five years or to both fine and imprisonment.
No. 537.
Order in Council respecting the Domestic War Loan.
P. C. 3030.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 25th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 3rd December, 1915, from the Minister of
War Documents. 1039
Finance, representing that under the authority of the Order in
Council dated 20th Novenaber, 1915,* which authorized an issue
of $50,000,000 of five per cent bonds maturing 1st December,
1925, for defraying expenses incurred in Canada in connection
with the war, pubHc subscriptions were invited, the Hst closing
on the 30th ultimo, and that applications to an amount exceeding
$100,000,000 have been received.
The Minister observes that since the issue was proposed, it
has become increasingly apparent that in view of the sterling
exchange situation payment for shells and other munitions and
supplies to be manufactured or furnished in Canada for the
purposes of the war on the order of the Imperial authorities
could not be made without material loss and delay and that if
this condition continues orders for such munitions and supplies
may be materially diminished.
In view of the foregoing, the Minister recommends that the
issue of $50,000,000 of five per cent bonds maturing 1st December
1925, approved in the Order in Council referred to, be increased
to an amount not exceeding $100,000,000 and that he be
authorized to apply the increase towards establishing a credit
for the Imperial Treasury to be available for making the pay-
ments referred to.
The sums advanced in establishing the credit will later be
repaid in Canada by the Imperial Treasury as and when the
Dominion Government requires the money for its own purposes
together with such interest charges as may have been incurred
by the Dominion in respect thereof.
The Minister further recommends that the conditions of
allotment be as follows: —
1. That all subscriptions for $50,000 and under be
allotted in full;
2. That, with the exception of the subscriptions of
chartered banks, subscriptions for amounts exceeding
$50,000 be allotted in full, but that the applicants be given
the right, if they so desire, to withdraw or reduce the
amount of their subscriptions by a written notification
lodged with the Department of Finance at Ottawa on or
before December 18th, 1915;
3. That the chartered banks be allotted such portion
of their subscription of $25,000,000 as they may elect to
*P. 930.
87169—33
1040 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
take, provided, however, that such allotment to the
chartered banks shall not exceed an amount which, with
the other allotments, will make a total in excess of
$100,000,000.
The Committee concur in the foregoing recommendations
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 538.
Order in Council providing for Gratuities to members of the
Oversea Forces slightly disabled.
P. C. 3021.
Certified Copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 25th December, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them
a report, dated 13th December, 1915, from the Minister of
Mihtia and Defence, submitting for consideration copy of a
letter received from the President, Pension Board, England, in
which the suggestion is made that the Board be authorized to
award gratuities not exceeding $100 to men who, though only
slightly incapacitated, are unfit for further service in the field
and have been recommended for discharge.
It is represented that this gratuity would be in lieu of a
short term pension and would enable the Board and Chief
Paymaster, Overseas, to effect speedily a final settlement with
such men whose cases must, otherwise, be referred to the
Pensions Board, Ottawa, thus causing long delays.
The Minister recommends that the suggestions of the
President, Pension Board, England, be approved and that the
Board be empowered to award gratuities not exceeding $100
in cases where the men are not disabled sufficiently for pension
War Documents. 1041
but who nevertheless, will be more or less disabled for a period
after their discharge.
The Committee concur in the foregoing reconmiendation
and submit the same for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
Pensions and Claims Board,
Canadian Expeditionary Force,
41 Grimston Avenue, Folkestone,
November 25, 1915.
From The President,
Pensions and Claims Board,
C.E.F.
To The President,
Pensions and Claims Board,
Canadian Militia,
Ottawa, Ont.
No. 682.
Pte. S. Snowden,
P.P.C.L.I.
With reference to your letter H.Q. 60-8-302, October
30th, 1915. I find upon carefuUy investigating this man's
case and the findings of the Board as constituted on the 24th
of July last, that the pension granted him of the 4th degree was
intended to be in place of a gratuity, which the Board considered
he was entitled to, owing to the fact that the disability he was
suffering from had been aggravated by the exposure incident to
the climatic conditions of active service. This condition is
clearly established by the Medical report on an invalid.
This case brings clearly before us what my Board consider
is an omission in the regulation governing the granting of pen-
sions. It would, we think, be a great advantage if we had the
power to recommend a gratuity of any amount not exceeding
$100 which would cover cases of this kind, and a great many
others that come before us, such as cases where the men have
1042 Department of (he Secretary of State, Canada.
been wounded or have contracted illness, and are recommended
for discharge from the service as medically unfit, by the medical
board, but whose disability is not, in our opinion, sufficient to
entitle them to pensions.
There are many cases of this kind where we find a man is
recommended by the medical board for base duty, but he will
have obtained a letter from a munition factory, stating that
they will be glad to give him employment in their works; and
as there seems to be a shortage of men in this country to work
in these factories, we consider that a man who is well qualified
to do so, is better employed in that way than in doing base duty
in a hospital, or at one of the camps, so we generally recommend
that the man should be discharged. He is, however, entitled
to something, therefore we have to grant him a small pension,
which we often recommend for six months only, or one year
only. We feel, however, that if this man once gets his name on
the pension list, it will be vely difficult to cease paying him
a pension of a small amount, and therefore we feel that if we
had power to grant a man a gratuity in lieu of the pension, and
if the Treasury Board would waive its right in the case of the
gratuity only, to say whether it would confirm our recommenda-
tion, we would be in a position to close the matter up without
delay, whereas under the present regulation, if we had the
power to grant a gratuity the whole matter has to be left open
until a reply comes back from Ottawa.
We have a very good precedent before us as the Imperial
Service grant such gratuities.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
H. MONTAGUE ALLAN, Lt.-Col.,
President Pensions and Claims Board.
War Documents. 1043
No. 539.
The London Gazette, 31st December, 1915.
[29421]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1271 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND.
Port of Inverness and the Caledonian Canal — Entry of
Neutral Vessels Prohibited.
Notice is hereby given that, under the Defence of the Reahn
(ConsoUdation) Regulations, 1914, the following Regulations
have been made by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
and are now in force: —
1 . Neutral vessels are prohibited from entering the Port of
Inverness, the seaward limit of which is defined by a
line drawn from Fort George, in the County of Inver-
ness, to Chanonry point, in the County of Ross and
Cromarty.
2. Neutral vessels are also prohibited from entering the
Caledonian canal at Fort William.
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the directions
contained in it wiU constitute an offence against those Regu-
lations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to
severe penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commssion of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
1044 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By Command of their Lordships,
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 27th December, 1915.
No. 540.
The London Gazette, 28th December, 1915.
[29418]
Order of His Majesty the King respecting the Exportation of Certain
Commodities and amending the Proclamation of 28 July 1915.
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WHITEHALL, THE 28th
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1915.
By the Lords of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy
Council.
Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Prohibition) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation or
Order in Council made under Section 8 of the Customs and
Inland Revenue Act, 1879, as amended by the Act now in
recital, may, whilst a state of war exists, be varied or added to
by an Order made by the Lords of the Council on the recom-
mendation of the Board of .Trade.
And Whereas it is provided by Section 2 of the Customs
(Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914,^ that any Proclamation
made under Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900,
may, whether the Proclamation was made before or after the
passing of the Act now in recital, be varied or added to, whilst
a state of war exists, by an Order made by the Lords of the
Council on the recommendation of the Board of Trade:
And Whereas by a Proclamation, dated the 28th day of
July, 1915,^ and made under Section 8 of the Customs and Inland
Revenue Act, 1879, and Section 1 of the Exportation of Arms
'App. p. 182. «App. p. 191. »P. 653.
War Documents. • 1045
Act, 1900, and Section 1 of the Customs (Exportation Prohi-
bition) Act, 1914, the exportation from the United Kingdom of
certain articles to certain or all destinations was prohibited:
And Whereas by subsequent Orders of Council the said
Proclamation was amended and added to in certain particulars :
And Whereas there was this day read at the Board a
recommendation from the Board of Trade to the following
effect : —
That the Proclamation, dated the 28th day of July, 1915,
as amended and added to by subsequent Orders of Council,
should be further amended by making the following amendments
in and additions to the same: —
(1) That the following headings in the list of goods the
exportation of which is prohibited to foreign countries
in Europe and on the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
other than France, Russia (except through Baltic
ports), Italy, Spain and Portugal, should be deleted,
viz.: —
Flaxen canvas, namely: —
Hammock canvas;
Kit Bag canvas;
Merchant Navy canvas;
Royal Navy canvas;
Tent canvas;
Linen close canvas;
Linen duck cloth.
(2) That the exportation of the following goods should be
prohibited to all foreign countries in Europe and on the
Mediterranean and Black Seas, other than France,
Russia (except through Baltic ports), Italy, Spain and
Portugal : —
Canvas of all kinds;
Canvas Hose of all kinds;
Drills, woven, of all kinds;
Ducks, woven, of all kinds;
Linen, viz.: —
Linen yarns (not including linen thread) ;
Linen piece goods, unbleached or not bleached in the
piece ;
Union cloths containing cotton in the proportion of 25
per cent or upwards.
1046 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Now, Thekefore, their Lordships, having taken the said
recommendation into consideration, are pleased to order, and it
is hereby ordered, that the same be approved.
Whereof the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs and
Excise, the Director of the War Trade Department, and all
other persons whom it may concern, are to take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
ALMERIC FITZROY.
No. 541.
The London Gazette, 31st December, 1915.
[29421]
Notice to Mariners.
No. 1273 of the year 1915.
SCOTLAND, EAST COAST AND ORKNEY ISLANDS.
Pilotage and Traf'fic Regulations.
Former Notice. — No. 1016 of 1915;* hereby cancelled.
Mariners are hereby warned that, under the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the following
Regulations have been made by the Lords Commissioners of
the Admiralty and are now in force: —
Pilotage is compulsory at the following ports for all vessels
(including fishing vessels) which have a draught of over eight
feet, and it is highly dangerous for any vessel to enter or leave
such ports without a pilot. Fishing and other small vessels
having a draught of over eight feet are to assemble at the
Pilotage stations and will be conducted into and out of port in
groups.
(1) Firth of Forth. — ^All incoming merchant vessels are
only permitted to enter the Firth of Forth when they
♦p. 861.
War Documents. 1047
have sufficient daylight to enable them to reach Inch-
keith before the close of " official day," which is
notified in the Public Traffic Regulations for the Firth
of Forth.
Vessels must pass between the Isle of May and
Anstruther Wester, then,ce they must steer a course
so as to pass two miles south of Elie ness, and thence
direct for Kinghorn ness.
Vessels are warned that, after having entered the
Firth of Forth, they must on no account pass to the
southward of a line joining the north point of the Isle
of May and Kinghorn ness, until in the longitude of
3° West, when course may be shaped for the centre of
North Channel.
On approaching Inchkeith, the pilot vessel in the
North Channel is to be closed and a pilot embarked.
Merchant vessels approaching the Firth of Forth
from the southward are permitted to keep close to the
shore until Barns n,ess is reached, when course should
be shaped for the Isle of May, so as to pass between
the Isle of May and Anstruther Wester.
No merchant or fishing vessel is permitted to enter
the Firth of Forth between the Isle of May and the
south shore of the Forth.
Merchant vessels approaching the Firth of Forth
during the hours of darkness are to maintain a steady
course and speed, and are to so arrange their speed
that they will not reach the Isle of May before daylight
and thus will avoid having to reduce speed or stop in
the vicinity of the Isle of May, where they may render
themselves liable to be fired upon by shore batteries
or patrol vessels.
No merchant or fishing vessel is permitted to be at
an anchorage, during the hours of '' official night,"
between Inchkeith and a line drawn from Barns ness
to North Carr rock (which line is to be considered the
eastern limit of the Firth of Forth), unless directed to
anchor by the orders of patrol vessels.
The above orders apply to vessels proceeding to any
port in the Firth of Forth, whether to the eastward of
Inchkeith or not.
87169—34
1048 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Outward bound vessels must steer to pass the longi-
tude of 3° W. in latitude 56° 06' 30" N., thence shape
course to pass 2 miles south of Elie ness and between
Anstruther Wester and the Isle of May.
(2) Moray Firth. — ^All vessels bound to Cromarty or
Inverness must call for a pilot at Wick or Burghead.
Outgoing vessels are to discharge their pilots at one
J or the other of these places.
It is dangerous for any vessel to be under way to the
south-westward of a line joining Findhom and Tarbet
ness without a pilot.
No vessel of any description other than H. M. Ships
and AuxiUaries are to be under weigh between sunset
and sunrise in the waters contained between a line
drawn from Tarbet ness to Findhorn, and a line drawn
from Fort George to Chanonry point.
(3) ScAFA Flow. — ^All entrances are dangerous and entry
is absolutely prohibited to any of them except as
provided in suceeding paragraphs.
Examination services have been established in the
entrances to Hoxa and Hoy sounds; vessels directed
to enter must communicate with the Examination
vessel and follow the instructions received from her
very carefully.
No vessels is permitted to approach the entrance to
Hoxa sound within a radius of 5 miles under any
circumstances whatever, except when actually ordered
to Scapa Flow. Vessels ordered to Kirkwall should
proceed direct to that port.
The only vessels permitted to enter Hoy sound from
the westward are those ordered to Stromness.
Vessels are not permitted to enter Hoxa or Hoy
sounds by night.
Passage through Cantick sound is entirely prohibited.
Note. — This Notice is a repetition of Notice No. 1016 of
1915, with amendments to section (3).
War Documents. 1049
Caution.
This Admiralty Notice to Mariners is issued under the
provisions of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation)
Regulations, 1914, and failure to comply strictly with the
directions contained in it will constitute an offence against those
Regulations.
Any person found guilty of such an offence is liable to severe
penalties both of imprisonment and fine.
Any person aiding or abetting the commission of such an
offence is himself guilty of an offence against the Regulations.
Attention is also drawn to the fact that any infringement
of the directions contained in this Admiralty Notice to Mariners
is liable to result in the detention of the ship or vessel.
Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
By command of their Lordships.
J. F. PARRY,
Hydrographer.
Hydrographic Department, Admiralty,
London, 29th December, 1915.
No. 542.
The London Gazette, 31st December, 1915,
[29421]
Order of the Ministry of Munitions under the provisions of the
Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
Ministry of Munitions,
31st December, 1915.
ORDER.
In pursuance of the powers conferred on him by Regulation
30a* of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations,
1914, the Minister of Munitions hereby orders that the War
*P. 749.
1050 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
material, to which the Regulation applies, shall include War
material of the following classes and descriptions, that is to
say:—
Platinum metal ores, residues and bars containing the same.
Notice.
All applications for a permit in connection with the above
Order should be addressed to the Director of Materials to the
Ministry of Munitions, Armament Buildings, Whitehall Place,
S.W.
APPENDICES
87169—1*
APPENDIX B— Continued,
No. 32.
Respecting Insurance of Enemy Vessels and Cargoes detained.
Code.
Mr. Harcourt to the Governor General.
London, February 2nd, 1915.
February 2nd. His Majesty's Government consider it advisable
to insure all enemy vessels ordered to be detained whilst remaining
in port and all cargoes ordered to be detained or awaiting adjudication
as to ships insurances they will be for one month only in first instance
best terms possible can be secured here by insuring with companies
which have insured United Kingdom prizes since special and
convenient form of floating policy has been devised for this purpose.
Would be glad of following particulars by telegraph in order to enable
insurances to be effected firstly names of detained ships remaining in
port and not likely to be moved during ensuing month specially
indicating any ships not hkely to be moved at all secondly estimated
outside values all cargoes as above at each port giving if possible
rough estimate in each case of amount still in the ship and amount
on shore thirdly particulars as to any insurances already effected with
regard to these ships or cargoes.
(Signed) HAKCOURT.
No. 33.
Respecting Insurance of Prize Ships and Cargoes.
Code.
Mr. Harcourt to the Governor General.
London, 4th February, 1915.
February 4th. With reference to my telegram of 2nd February
insurance prize ships cargoes I am arranging provisional insurance
on lines indicated in my telegram as from noon January 27th 1915
rates arranged are 3s 4d per cent per month in respect of hulls
and (?) and in respect of cargoes up to ten days 2s per cent fifteen
days (three shillings) 20 days 3s. one month 4s. two months 6s. three
months 8s. four months 10s. five months 12s. six months 14s. 7 months
15s. 8 months 16s. nine months 17s. and up to ten eleven and 12 months
20 shilhngs over 12 months rate will be pro rata on basis of 20 shiUings
per cent per annum. On granting release of any cargo after receipt
87169— U* 351
352 Department of the Secretary of Stale, Canada.
of this telegram proportion of the premiums attributable to the
cargo released shall be exacted from claimant I will communicate
with you later as to the method of ascertaining value of released
cargoes for this purpose mean-while bond should be taken in each
case to pay amount when ascertaining or some other provisional
arrangement made.
(Signed) HARCOURT.
No. 34.
Respecting Report of Treasury Committee upon Classes of Cases
where it is expedient that Prize Ships captured or
detained at Ports outside the United Kingdom
should be moved for Sale or Disposal.
Canada.
No. 107. Downing Street, 5th February, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to request Your Royal Highness to
inform your Ministers that a Committee has been appointed by the
Treasury to report in what classes of case it is expedient that prize
ships captured or detained at ports outside the United Kingdom
should be moved for sale or disposal to other ports, or should be
chartered for purposes of trade. This Committee has had under
consideration the serious difficulties which have been experienced in
attempting to send on captured enemy vessels to the port of their
original destination with their cargoes.
2. The possibihty of sending on vessels in this manner under
the existing rules had formed the subject of discussion by an inter-
departmental conference which met on the 10th of September, 1914
imder the Presidency of His Majesty's Procurator General. The
procedure recommended by the report of that conference was that
the ships concerned, with any enemy cargo on board, should be
requisitioned by the Admiralty under Order XXIX of the Prize
Court Rules, and that the British and neutral cargo should be released
by the Court on consent of the proper officer of the Crown, either on
proof of title to the satisfaction of the Proper Officer, or, failing such
proof, on bail or other sufficient security of the value of the cargo.
3. The difficulties which the Committee have encountered
in their attempts to carry out this procedure have been mainly
due to two causes — first, the delay caused by the difficulty of getting
into touch with any person or body of persons willing to represent
the British cargo owners and to guarantee or undertake the respon-
sibihty of collecting from them the expense of the transactions: and
second, (and this has been the more serious difficulty) the neglect or
refusal of the bulk of the consignees to prove title or give bail at the
port of detention. As a result of this it has been impossible to release
War Documents. 353
the British cargo without deviating seriously from the established
procedure of the Prize Court and impossible to ascertain, or even
conjecture what part of the cargo (if any) bears enemy character.
4. Even where consignees have been willing to prove their
titles or give bail, there has been a practical difficulty in arranging
the matter. To enable bail to be fixed for the various consignments,
these have to be appraised by the Court in accordance with the rules.
Appraisement, however, is, in the case of a large general cargo, impos-
sible unless the ship is at least partially discharged. It would be
unfair to expect the claimants to give bail for the invoiced value
of their goods, having regard to the strong probability of deterior-
ation or damage having taken place, and no means of ascertaining
the condition of the goods exist without actual inspection. In this
respect the procedure laid down in the Prize Court Rules is unsuited
to modern requirements.
5. The Committee, therefore, have been forced to the conclusion
that in order to meet the difficulties indicated above, it is necessary
to amend the Prize law so as to enable proceedings in suitable cases
to be transferred to Courts more conveniently situated than the
ports of detention, and they have recommended to His Majesty's
Government that a Bill should be introduced on the lines indicated
in the enclosed printed extract.
6. It will be observed that the third of the headings in the
enclosed extract has reference to the question of salaries and fees,
as to the payment of which there appears to be much diversity in
the Oversea Prize Courts. Apart from the possible existence in
certain cases of a local practice which would make it impossible to
raise the question of removing a prize from one Court to another
without some compensation to the officers of the Court from which
the prize is removed, there is also the consideration that in many
Courts the prize proceedings have thrown a considerable burden
upon the local officers concerned.
7. The system of remuneration by fees is however not one which
His Majesty's Government is inclined to view with favour and there-
fore it is recommended that there should be an enablmg clause to
empower the grant of a definite salary or remuneration in lieu of fees.
Should it at any time be proposed to make such a grant to any
Judge or officer of a Prize Court in Canada your Ministers would,
of course, be consulted before the Order is passed.
8. The Bill will probably also contain provisions giving Oversea
Prize Courts the same powers of enforcing each others decrees as
the Court in this country has of enforcing those of the Oversea Courts.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient, humble servant,
(Sd.) L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T.,
K.P., etc., etc., etc.
354 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(I) The Bill should enable any Prize Court in the Empire,
on the application of the Proper Oflficer of the Crown, and
(o) upon being satisfied that proper arrangements have
been made for removing the ship or cargo within the jurisdiction
of the other Court concerned.
(6) with the assent of the other Court concerned,
to make an order remitting to any other Court any proceedings
with regard to any ship or cargo, and making the expenses of
the removal of the ship and cargo a charge upon the cargo
removed; and the Court to which the proceedings are remitted
should be enabled to deal with the case upon the footing that
any release ordered by it shall be made conditional on payment
to the Proper Officer of the Crown of a proportionate share of
the approved charge for expenses.
(II) The Bill should also contain provisions enabhng the vessels
concerned to be brought under the Merchant Shipping Acts for the
purpose of the proposed voyage.
(III) The Bill should extend to all Prize Court officers the
provision contained in Section 10 of the Naval Prize Act, 1864,
allowing His Majesty in Council to grant salaries to the Judges of
Prize Courts.
No. 35.
Further respecting Insurance upon Prize Ships and Cargoes.
Code.
From Mr. Harcourt to the Governor General.
London, February 10th, 1915.
With reference to my telegram of 4th February insurance against
risk of fire cargo now effected as from noon January 29th not January
27th. Premiums will not be payable on any cargo which is subject
of any poUcy effected locally during currency of such poUcy but any
such policy should be cancelled forthwith as no new insurance effected.
When cargo released value should be taken at amount insured under
marine poUcy if any less ten per cent, if that value cannot be obtained
amount will be adjusted here and for this purpose I should be fur-
nished with estimate of value of cargo and explanation of basis of
valuation. Premiums will not be payable in respect of any released
cargo on which receiver has effected insurance but officer giving
release must be satisfied that if cargo had been burnt claim would
have been paid under receivers policy. Production of policy or
company's official receipt only satisfactory evidence of existence of
policy. Name of company and number of policy or receipt should
be reported to me (in such cases?) in the event of fire it should be
reported to me inmiediately and value of cargo will be fixed here by
wbitration fuU particulars and forms follow by post.
(Signed) HARCOURT.
War Documents. 356
No. 36.
Covering the Convention with France relating to Prizes captured
during the present War.
Canada.
No. 113.
Downing Street, 11th February, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my despatch No. 914 of the 23rd of
November, I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal Highness,
for the information of your Ministers, copies of the paper Treaty
Series, 1915 No. 2, containing the Convention with France relating
to Prize-s captured during the present war, the ratifications of which
were exchanged on the 21st of December.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness' most obedient
humble servant,
(Signed) L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Coniiaught and of Strathearn, K.C., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G^ G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
etc., etc, etc.
CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND
FRANCE RELATING TO PRIZES CAPTURED DURING
THE PRESENT EUROPEAN WAR.
Signed at London, November 9, 1914'
[Ratifications exchanged December, 21 191 4.]
His Majesty the King of the Sa Majesty le Roi du Royaume-
United Kingdom of Great Britain Uni de Grande - Bretagne et
and Ireland and of the British d'Irlande et des Territoires bri-
Dominions beyond the Seas, Em- tanniques au dela des Mers,
peror of India, and the President Empereur des Indes, et le Pr^si-
of the French Republic, being sident de la R^pubhque frangaise,
desirous to determine the juris- voulant determiner la juridiction
diction to which the adjudication k laquelle devra appartenir le
of joint captures which may be jugement des prises qui, dans le
made during the course of the cours de la guerre actuelle, pour-
present war by the naval forces ront etre op^r^es par les forces
of the allied countries shall navales des pays allies, ou des
belong, or of captures which may prises qui pourront etre faites
be made of merchant vessels be- sur des navires marchands appaf-
356
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
longing to nationals of one of the
countries by the cruisers of the
other; and being desirous to
regulate at the same time the
mode of distribution of the pro-
ceeds of joint captures, have
named as their Plenipotentiaries
for that purpose, that is to say :
His Majesty the King of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland and of the British
Dominions beyond the Seas, Em-
peror of India : The Right
Honourable Sir Edward Grey, a
Baronet of the United Kingdom,
a Member of Parliament, His
Majesty's Principal Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs; and
The President of the French
RepubUc : His Excellency M. Paul
Cambon, Ambassador of the
French RepubUc at London ;
Who, having reciprocally com-
municated their full powers, found
in good and due form, have agreed
upon the following Articles: —
Article 1.
The adjudication of neutral or
enemy prizes shall belong to the
jurisdiction of the country of the
capturing vessel, without dis-
tinguishing whether that vessel
was placed under the orders of
the naval authorities of one or
other of the allied countries.
Article 2.
tenant aux nationaux de run''des
pays par les croiseurs de Tautre
et voulant r^gler en meme temps
le mode de repartition des pro-
duits des prises effectu^es en
commun, ont nomm^ pour leurs
Pl^nipotentiaires k cet effet, sa-
voir :
Sa Majesty le Roi de Grande-
Bretagne et d'Irlande et des Terri-
toires britanniques au dela des
Mers, Empereur des Indes : Le
Tres Honorable Sir Edward Grey,
Baronnet du Royaume-Uni,
Membre du Parlement, Principal
Secretaire d'Etat de Sa Majesty
au D^partement des Affaires
Etrangeres ; et
Le President de la R^publique
fran^aise : Son Excellence M.Paul
Cambon, Ambassadeur de France
k Londres ;
Lesquels, apres s'etre com-
munique leurs pleins pouvoirs,
trouv^s en bonne et due forme,
sont convenus des Articles sui-
vants :
Article 1.
Le jugement des prises en-
nemies ou neutres appartiendra
k la juridiction du pays du bdti-
ment capteur, sans qu'il y ait k
distinguer selon que celui-ci etait
place sous les ordres des autorites
navales de I'un ou de Tautre des
pays aUies.
In case of the capture of a
merchant vessel of one of the
allied countries, the adjudication
of such capture shall always
belong to the jurisdiction of the
country of the captured vessel.
In such case the cargo shall be
dealt with, as to the jurisdiction,
in the same manner as the
vessel.
Article 2.
En cas de capture d'un bdti-
ment de la marine marchande de
I'un des pays alhes, le jugement
en appartiendra toujours k la
juridiction du pays du bdtiment
capture ; la cargaison suivra, en
ce cas, quant k la juridiction, le
sort du bdtiment.
War Documents.
357
When a merchant vessel of one
of the allied countries, whose
original destination was an enemy
port, and which is carrying an
enemy or neutral cargo liable to
capture, has entered a port of
one of the allied countries, the
prize jurisdiction of that country
is competent to pronounce the
condemnation of the cargo. In
such case the value of the goods,
after deducting the necessary ex-
penses, shall be placed to the
credit of the Government of the
allied country whose flag the
merchant vessel flies.
Lorsqu'un navire de commerce
allie, originairement destin6 a un
port ennemi, et portant une car-
gaison ennemie ou neutre sujette
k capture, est entre dans le port
d'un des pays allies, la juridiction
des prises de ce pays est com-
petente pour en prononcer la
condamnation. En ce cas la
valeur des marchandises, deduc-
tion faite des d^penses necessaires,
sera placee au credit du Gou-
vernement du pays alli^, sous le
pavilion duquel le navire de
commerce naviguait.
Article 3.
When a joint capture shall be
made by the naval forces of the
allied countries, the adjudication
thereof shall belong to the juris-
diction of the country whose flag
shall have been borne by the
officer having the superior com-
mand in the action.
Article 3.
Lorsqu'une prise sera faite en
commun par les forces navales
des pays alUes, le jugement en
appartiendra a la juridiction du
pays dont le pavilion aura 6t6
porte par I'officier qui aura eu le
commandement superieur dans
Taction.
Article 4.
When a capture shall be made
by a cruiser of one of the allied
nations in the presence and in
the sight of a cruiser of the
other, such cruiser having thus
contributed to the intimidation
of the enemy and encouragement
of the captor, the adjudication
thereof shall belong to the juris-
diction of the actual captor.
Article 4.
Lorsqu'une prise sera faite par
un croiseur de Tune des nations
alUees en presence et en vue d'un
croiseur de 1' autre, qui aura ainsi
contribue k intimider I'ennemi et
a encourager le capteur, le juge-
ment en appartiendra a la juri-
diction du capteur effectif.
Article 5.
In case of condemnation under
the circumstances described in
the preceding Articles :
1. If the capture shall have
been made by vessels of the
allied nations whilst acting in
conjunction, the net proceeds of
Article 5.
En cas de condamnation dans
les circonstances prevues par les
Articles precedents :
1. Si la capture a €t6 faite par
des batiments des nations alliees
agissant en commun, le produit
net de la prise, deduction faite
358
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
the prize, after deducting the
necessary expenses, shall be di-
vided into as many shares as
there were men on board the
capturing vessels, without re-
ference to rank, and the shares
of each ally as so ascertained
shall be paid and delivered to
such person as may be duly
authorized on behalf of the alhed
Government to receive the same ;
and the allocation of the amount
belonging to each vessel shall be
made by each Government ac-
cording to the laws and regula-
tions of the country.
2. If the capture shall have
been made by cruisers of one of
the allied nations in the presence
and in sight of a cruiser of the
other, the division, the payment,
and the allocation of the net
proceeds of the prize, after de-
ducting the necessary expenses,
shall likewise be made in the
manner above mentioned.
3. If, in accordance with
Article 2, paragraph 1, a capture,
made by a cruiser of one of the
allied countries, shall have been
adjudicated by the Courts of the
other, the net proceeds of the
prize, after deducting the neces-
sary expenses, shall be made
over in the same manner to the
Government of the captor, to be
distributed according to its laws
and regulations.
Article 6.
The commanders of the vessels
of war of the alUed countries
shall, with regard to the sending
in and delivering up of prizes,
conform to the instructions which
are annexed to the present Con-
vention, and which the two
Governments reserve to them-
selves the right to modify by
common consent, if it should
become necessary.
des d^penses n^cessaires, sera
divise en autant de parts qu'il y
aura d'hommes embarqu^s sur les
bdtiments capteurs, sans tenir
compte des grades, et les parts
revenant ainsi a chacune des
nations alU^es seront payees et
delivr^es k la personne qui sera
dument autoris^e par le Gou-
vernement alU6 a les recevoir ; et
la repartition des sommes re-
venant aux batiments respectifs
sera faite par les soins de chaque
Gouvernement suivant les lois et
les reglements du pays.
2. Si la prise a ^te faite par
les croiseurs de Tune des nations
alUees en presence et en vue d'un
croiseur de I'autre, le partage, le
paiement et la repartition du
produit net de la prise, deduction
faite des d^penses n^cessaires,
auront Ueu ^galement de la
mani^re indiqu^e ci-dessus.
3. Si, conform^ment a I'Ar-
ticle 2, alin^a 1, la prise, faite
par un croiseiu" de Tun des pays
allies, a 6te jug6e par les Tribu-
naux de I'autre, le produit net
de la prise, deduction faite des
d^penses n^cessaires, sera remis
de la mdme mani^re au Gou-
vernement du capteur, pour etre
distribu6 conform^ment k ses lois
et reglements.
Article 6.
Les commandants des bdti-
ments de guerre des pays allies
se conformeront, pour la conduite
et la remise des prises, aux
instructions jointes k la pr^sente
Convention, et que les deux
Gouvernements se r^servent de
modifier, s'il y a lieu, d'un
commun accord.
War Documents.
359
Article 7.
When, with a view to the
execution of the present Con-
vention it shall become necessary
to proceed to the valuation of a
captured vessel of war, the cal-
culation shall be according to
the real value of the same ; and
the allied Government shall be
entitled to delegate one or more
competent officers to assist in the
valuation. In case of disagree-
ment, it shall be decided by lot
which officer shall have the
casting voice.
Article 7.
Lorsque, pour I'ex^cution de la
pr^sente Convention, il y aura
lieu de proc^der a Testimation
d'un batiment de guerre capture,
cette estimation portera sur sa
valeur effective ; et le Gouverne-
ment alli6 aura la faculte de
deleguer un ou plusieurs officiers
comp6tents pour concourir k
Testimation. En cas de desac-
cord, le sort d^cidera quel officier
devra avoir la voix pr^pond^-
rante.
Article 8.
The present Convention shall
be ratified and the ratifications
shall be exchanged in London as
soon as possible.
Article 8.
La pr^sente Convention sera
ratifi^e, et les ratifications en
seront 4chang6es a Londres
aussit6t que faire se pourra.
Article 9.
The non - signatory alUed
Powers shall be invited to accede
to the present Convention.
A Power which desires to
accede shall notify its intention
in writing to the Government of
His Britannic Majesty, who shall
immediately forward to the Gov-
ernment of the French Republic
a duly certified copy of the
notification.
In witness whereof the respec-
tive Plenipotentiaries have signed
the present Convention, and have
affiixed thereto the seals of their
arms.
Done at London, in duplicate,
the 9th day of November, 1914.
(L.S.) E. GREY.
(L.S.) PAUL CAMBON.
Article 9.
Les Puissances alliees non
signataires seront invitees a
adherer k la presente Conven-
tion.
La Puissance qui desirera ad-
herer notifiera par 4crit son
intention au Gouvernement de
Sa Majesty britannique, lequel
transmettra immediatement au
Gouvernement de la Republique
frangaise une copie certifiee con-
forme de cette notification.
En foi de quoi les Plenipoten-
tiaires respectifs ont signe la
presente Convention, et y ont
appose le cachet de leurs armes.
Fait a Londres, en double
exemplaire, le 9 novembre, 1914.
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Department of the Secretary of State. Canada.
Annex. Annexe.
Instructions to the Commanders of
Ships of War of His Majesty
the King of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland
and of the French Republic.
You will find enclosed a copy
of a Convention which was signed
on the 9th November, 1914,
betw^een His Majesty the King
of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland and the
President of the French Republic,
regulating the jurisdiction to
which shall belong the adjudica-
tion of the captures made by the
allied naval forces, or of the
captures of merchant vessels be-
longing to the nationals of either
of the two countries which shall
be made by the cruisers of the
other, as likewise the mode of
distribution of the proceeds of
such joint captures.
In order to ensure the execu-
tion of this Convention, you will
conform yourseK to the following
instructions : —
Instructions pour les Commandants
des Bdtiments de Guerre de Sa
Majeste le Roi du Royaume-
Uni de Grande - Bretagne et
d^Irlande et de la Republique
frangaise.
Vous trouverez ci-joint copie
d'une Convention sign^e le 9 no-
vembre, 1914, entre Sa Majesty
le Roi du Royaume - XJni de
Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande et
le President de la R6publique
fran^aise, pour regler la juridic-
tion a laqueUe devra appartenir
le jugement des prises op^r^es
par les forces navales alli^es, ou
faites sur des navires marchands
appartenant aux nationaux de
Tun des deux Etats par les
croiseurs de Tautre, ainsi que le
mode de repartition du produit
des prises effectu^s en coDMnun.
Pour assurer 1' execution de
cette Convention, vous aurez k
vous confonner aux instructions
suivantes :
Article 1.
Whenever, in consequence of a
joint action, you are required to
draw up the report or proces-
verhal of a capture, you will take
care to specify, with exactness,
the names of the ships of war
present during the action, as well
as the names of their commanding
officers, and, as far as possible,
the number of men embarked on
board those ships at the com-
mencement of the action, without
distinction of rank.
You will deliver a copy of that
report or proems - verbal to the
Article 1.
Lorsque, par suite d'une action
commune, vous serez dans le cas
de r^diger le rapport ou le proc^s-
verbal d'une capture, vous aurez
soin d'indiquer avec exactitude
les noms des bdtiments de guerre
presents k Taction, ainsi que de
leurs cominandants,et,autant que
possible, le nombre d'hommes
embarqu^s k bord de ces bdti-
ments au commencement de
Taction, sans distinction de
grades.
Vous remettrez une copie de
ce rapport ou proems - verbal k
War Documents.
361
officer of the allied Power who
shall have had the superior com-
mand during the action, and you
will conform yourself to the in-
structions of that officer, as far
as relates to the measures to be
taken for the conduct and the
adjudication of the joint captures
so made under his command.
If the action has been com-
manded by an officer of your
nation, you will conform yourself
to the regulations of your own
country, and you will confine
yourself to handing over to the
highest officer in rank of the
allied Power who was present
during the action, a certified copy
of the report or of the proc^s-
verhal which you shall have
drawn up.
Article 2.
I'officier de la Puissance alliee qu^
aura eu le commandement sup6-
rieur dans Taction, et vous vous
conformerez aux instructions de
cet officier en ce qui concerne les
mesures a prendre pour la con-
duite et le jugement des prises
ainsi faites en commun sous son
commandement .
Si Taction a et6 commandee
par un officier de votre nation,
vous vous conformerez aux regle-
ments de votre propre pays, et
vous vous bornerez a remettre k
Tofficier le plus eleve en grade
de la Puissance alliee, present a
Taction, une copie certifi^e du
rapport ou du proces-verbal que
vous aurez r6dig4.
Article 2.
When you shall have effected a
capture in presence and in sight
of an allied ship of war, you will
mention exactly, in the report
which you will draw up when
the capture is a ship of war, and
in the report or proces-verbal of
the capture when the prize is a
merchant vessel, the number of
men on board your ship at the
commencement of the action,
without distinction of rank, as
well as the name of the allied
ship of war which was in sight,
and, if possible, the number of
men embarked on board that
ship, likewise without distinction
of rank. You will dehver a
certified copy of your report, or
proch-verhal, to the commander
of that ship.
Lorsque vous aurez effectue
une capture en presence et en
vue d'un batiment de guerre
alli^, vous mentionnerez exacte-
ment dans le rapport que vous
r^digerez, s'il s'agit d'un batiment
de guerre, et dans le proces-verbal
de capture, s'il s'agit d'un bati-
ment de commerce, le nombre
d'hommes que vous aviez a bord
au commencement de Taction,
sans distinction de grades, ainsi
que le nom du batiment de guerre
allie qui se trouvait en vue,
et, s'il est possible, le nombre
d'honmies embarqu^s a bord,
egalement sans distinction de
grades. Vous remettrez une
copie certifiee de votre rapport
ou proces-verbal au commandant
de ce batiment.
Article 3.
Whenever, in the case of a
violation of a blockade, of the
transport of contraband articles,
Article 3.
Lorsqu'en cas de violation de
blocus, de transport d'objets de
contrebande, de troupes de terre
362
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
of land or sea troops of the enemy,
or of oflBcial despatches from or
for the enemy, you will find
yourself under the necessity of
stopping and seizing a merchant
vessel of the aUied nation, you
will take care —
1. To draw up a report (or
proces-verhal) , stating the place,
the date, and the motive of the
arrest, the name of the vessel,
that of the captain, the number
of the crew ; and containing
besides an exact description of
the stat-e of the vessel and her
cargo ;
2. To collect and place in a
sealed packet, after having made
an inventory of them, all the
ship's papers, such as registers,
passports, charter-parties, bills of
lading, invoices, and other docu-
ments calculated to prove the
nature and the ownership of the
vessel and of her cargo ;
3. To place seals upon the
hatches ;
4. To place on board an officer,
with such number of men as
you may deem advisable, to take
charge of the vessel, and to ensure
its safe conduct ;
5. To send the vessel to the
nearest port belonging to the
Power whose flag it carried ;
6. To deUver up the vessel to
the authorities of the port to
which you shall have taken her,
together with a duplicate of the
report (or proch-verbal) , and of
the inventory above mentioned,
and with the sealed packet con-
taining the ship's papers.
ou de mer ennemies, ou de
d^peches officielles de ou pom*
I'ennemi, vous serez dans le cas
d'arr^ter et saisir un batiment de
la marine marchande du pays
alH6, vous devrez :
1. R^diger un proces - verbal,
^nongant le heu, la date et le
motif de I'arrestation, le nom du
b4timent, celui du capitaine, le
nombre des homines de I'^quipage
et contenant en outre la descrip)-
tion exacte de I'^tat du navire et
de sa cargaison ;
2. R6unir en un paquet cachets,
apres en avoir fait I'inventaire
tous les papiers de bord, tels que :
actes de nationaht^ ou de pro-
pri6t4, passeports, charte-parties,
cannaissements, factures et autres
documents propres a constater la
nature et la propri^t^ du batiment
et de la cargaison ;
3. Mettre les scell^s sur les
^coutilles ;
4. Placer k bord un officier>
avec tel nombre d'hommes que
vous jugerez convenable, pour
prendre le bdthnent en charge, et
en assurer la conduite ;
5. Envoyer le bdtiment au port
le plus voisin de la Puissance dont
il portait le pavilion ;
6. Faire remettre le bdtiment
aux autorit^s du port o\X vous
I'aurez fait conduire, avec une
expedition du proc^s-verbal et de
I'inventaire ci-dessus mentionn^s,
et avec le paquet cachet^, con-
tenant les papiers de bord.
Article 4.
The oflficer who conducts the
captured vessel will procure a
receipt proving his having de-
livered her up, as well as his
Article 4.
L'officier conducteur d'un bA,ti-
ment capture se fera d^livrer un
reQU constatant la remise qu'il en
aura faite, ainsi que la d61ivrance
War Documents.
363
having delivered the sealed packet
and the dupUcate of the report
(or proces-verbal) and of the in-
ventory above mentioned.
qu'il aura faite du paquet cachete
et de I'exp^dition du proces-verbal
et de I'inventaire ci-dessus men-
tionn^s.
Article 5.
In case of distress, if the
captured vessel is not in a fit
state to continue its voyage^ or
in case the distance should be
too great, the officer charged to
conduct to a port of the allied
Power a prize made on the mer-
chant service of that Power, may
enter a port of his own country,
and he will deliver his prize to
the local authority without pre-
judice to the ulterior measures to
be taken for the adjudication of
the prize. He will take care, in
that case, that the report or
proces-verbal, and the inventory
which he shall have drawn up,
as well as the sealed packet
containing the ship's papers, be
sent exactly to the proper Court
of Adjudication.
E. GRAY.
PAUL CAMBON.
Article 5.
En cas de d^tresse, si le bdti-
ment capture est hors d'etat de
continuer sa route, ou en cas de
trop grand ^loignement, Tofficier
charge de conduire dans un port
de la Puissance alli6e une prise
faite sur la marine marchande
de cette Puissance, pourra entrer
dans un port de son propre pays,
et il remettra sa prise a I'autorit^
locale, sans prejudice des mesures
ulterieures a prendre pour le
jugement de la prise. II veillera,
dans ce cas, a ce que le rapport
ou proces-verbal et I'inventaire
qu'il aura redig^s, ainsi que le
paquet cachete contenant les
papiers de bord, soient envoy^s
exactement a la juridiction
chargee du jugement.
No. 37.
Advising that Russia adheres to Anglo-French Convention of 9th
November, 1914.
Canada.
No. 274. Downing Street, 26th March, 1915.
. Sir, — With reference to my despatch No. 113 of the 11th ultimo,
I have the honour to state for the information of Your Royal Highness's
Ministers, that the Russian Ambassador at this Court has notified
the adherence of his Government to the Anglo-lYench Convention
of the 9th November, 1914, relating to Prizes captured during the
present European War.
2. The Russian Government has, at the same time, intimated,
with reference to the second paragraph of Article 2 of the Convention
that, according to legislation in force in Russia, the condemnation of
enemy cargoes on board merchant vessels of the allied countries,
364 Department of the Secretary of Side, Canada.
lying in a Russian port does not appertain to prize jurisdiction but
would be pronounced by the administrative authorities of the Russian
Empire, and that the paragraph in question must be construed in
this sense.
I have the honour to be,
Su-,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
(Signed) L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc.,
etc., etc.
No. 38.
Further respecting Insurance of Prize Cargoes.
Canada.
No. 310. Downing Street, 9th April, 1915.
Sir, — In confirmation of my telegrams of the 2nd, 4th and 10th
February concerning the insurance of Prize cargoes, I have the
honour to transmit to Your Royal Highness for the information of
your Ministers the following documents: —
(i) Instructions to officers charged with the duty of carrying out
the insurance scheme. (25 copies.)
(ii) Forms for use in accordance with the instructions. (100
copies.)
(iii) Guide to the use of the instructions and forms. (12 copies.)
2 . It is hoped that the blank forms and copies of the instructions,
when distributed to the officials whom it is decided to entrust with
the responsibility for carrying out the scheme and used in the light of
the du'ections contained in the guide will obviate any difficulty in
carrying out the insurance scheme on uniform lines throughout His
Majesty's possessions.
3. Should further copies of any of these documents be required
at any time I will cause them to be supplied immediately on receipt
of a request to that effect.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal JHighness's most obedient,
humble servant,
(Signed) L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc.,
etc., etc.
War Documents. 365
FoEM A. — (Cargo in Port on the of 191 .)
Date 191....
PORT ;
NAME OF VESSEL
(State whether steam or sailing vessel.)
OWNER
Entered Port the of 191
Writ issued the of 191 ....
Cargo (a) still awaiting adjudication;
(b) ordered to be detained (date of order the
of 191....).
consists of (a)
(b)
(State generally nature of cargo.)
The;r-n — ; r-of the cargo still on board
following parts are
Outside estimate of value of cargo still on board is, in my opinion,
£
TheT-r; — : — of the cargo -^ been unloaded and placed
loUowmg parts have
in the warehouse. The warehouse is constructed
of and (state situation of warehouse and approxi-
mate distance from nearest warehouse containing cargo).
Estimated outside value of unloaded cargo is £
Signed
Description
87169—2*
366 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada
Form B. — {To he despatched immediately a writ is issued against
any cargo.)
Date 191..
Port.
Name of Vessel
{State whether steamer or sailing vessel.)
Owner
entered the Port of
at on the of 191. . .
writ issued the of 191 . . .
The cargo, so far as I have been able to ascertain, consists of
{State generally nature of cargo.)
and an outside estimate of its value is, in my opinion £
Signed
Description
War Documents. 367
Form C. — {For advising the Removal of any Cargo from Ship to Shore,
and also from any Warehouse to any other Warehouse.)
Date 191...
Port :
Name of Vessel
Referring to my advice of tons of
have been unloaded and placed in warehouse known
as (if any cargo is on the quay or
in sheds state the fact)
I estimate the outside value of the above to be £
The warehouse above is constructed of
and {state situation of warehouse and rough estimate of distance from
nearest warehouse containing cargo)
Signed
Description
N.B. — Please be careful to give name of warehouse accurately and
particulars of construction, i.e., whether brick built, number
of floors, and any other details useful from a fire point of view.
If cargo is removed into barges please advise on this form.
87169— 2i*
368 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Form D. — {For advising occurrence of fire.)
Date 191...
Port
Name of Vessel
I beg to advise that a fire has taken place on the ,
inst., destroying or damaging cargo of above.
*(a) on board the vessel.
*(6) in warehouse situate
*
(c) on wharf at Dock.
The damage is : : (i.e., runs into more than say
not serious
£1,000).
The class of goods concerned is chiefly
of which I estimate that about £ worth has been
damaged.
Signed
Description
*Strike out clauses which do not apply.
War Documents. 369
Form E. — (For advising release of cargo and collection of premium where
marine policy or invoice value available.)
Port
Name of vessel ,• /
tons
of.
packages
(State nature of cargo.)
were released to-day to .
*The value for which the cargo was insured under marine policy
(or) *The invoice value of the cargo.
was £ which, less 10% is £ •••••> aiid I collected
premium as under : —
£ insured from to
191.... at % = £ : :
Signed
Description
*Strike out the clause which does not apply.
370 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Form F. — {For advising release of cargo and collection of premium where
neither marine policy nor invoice valiLe available.)
Port
Name of vessel ....
tons
packages
released to-day to . . .
off were
^{Siaie ndure of cargo.)
In the absence of satisfactory evidence as to value I took a bond
from the said to pay the amount of
the premiima when ascertained.
I estimate the value of the said cargo at £ The
basis of my valuation is as follows
Signed
Description.
fStrike out the clause which does not apply.
War Documents. 371
Form G. — {For advising release of cargo without collection of premium
owing to cargo being insured elsewhere.)
Port
Name of vessel .
' ' packages
to-day to
of fwere released .
ii {State nature of cargo.)
As the said
produced to me
f(a) a fire insurance policy effected with the {state name of
Insurance Company) on the of 191 . .
and numbered covering the said cargo
t(&) a receipt number and dated the
of 191 . . . .from the {state name of Insurance Company)
for premium paid under a fire iusurance policy appearing to cover
the cargo
I did not collect any premium.
Signed
Description
fStrike out the clause which does not apply.
372 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Form H. — {For advising when final order made in respect of any cargo.)
Port
Name of Vessel
. , , condemnation , , , -r. . ^
An order for — 3— — was made by the Prize Court
detention
on the of 191 * against
the following cargo
{state particulars of cargo affected.)
Signed
Description
Form I. — {Sale of cargo.)
Port
Name of Vessel
CM-go
Net Proceeds
When Sold
Whether condemned or not
Signed
Description .
War Documents. 373
Guide to the Instructions and Forms for use in connexion with the
Insurance of Prize Cargoes.
The title of the officer to whom the mstructions should be
addressed and by whom the forms should be filled up has been left
blank, as it is thought that this can most conveniently be settled on
the spot.
It is suggested, however, that it will be most convenient to
address the instructions to the Marshal, and to make him responsible
for filling up the forms, leaving it to him to arrange for the supply
of the necessary information from the officers acting under him.
The title of the department or official to whom the completed
Forms should be transmitted has also been left blank in the instruc-
tions, and these blanks should be filled in before the instructions are
issued.
The instructions direct the Forms to be completed in triplicate —
one set should be kept for record and the remaining two sets trans-
mitted to the Secretary of State.
Where the damage caused by any fire is likely to exceed £500,
particulars of the nature and estimated value of the cargo affected
should be telegraphed to the Secretary of State without delay and
Form D completed and forwarded in due course.
All moneys collected in accordance with paragraph 5 of the
instructions must ultimately be remitted to the Secretary of State.
Some convenient procedure should be devised to provide for the
transmission of moneys so collected by the officer collecting the same
to the appropriate department or officer for ultimate transmission to
the Secretary of State as aforesaid, and the necessary instructions to
secure the carrying out of this procedure should be given to the officer
entrusted with the duty of collection.
The form of bond to be taken in accordance with para. 6 of the
instructions should be settled locally and retained in the appropriate
department. Copies need not be sent to the Secretary of State.
INSURANCE OF PRIZE CARGOES.
Instructions to.
An Insurance cover for fire has been arranged on all cargo await-
ing adjudication or ordered to be detained by the Prize Court.
The rates for all ports are as follows: —
General Merchandise, excluding Metals.
Up to
10 days
2
-%
Up
to 7 months 15 - %
15 "
3
-%
8
16 -%.
20 "
3
-%
9
17 -%.
1 month
4
-%
10
20 -%.
2 months
6
-%
11
20 -%.
3 "
8
-%
12
20 -%.
4 "
10
-%
Over 12 ;
months
1 pro rata on
5 "
12
-%
basis of 20 -
% per annum.
6 "
14
-%
374 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada
Metals (not including quicksilver) in blocks or slabs or otherwise
unmanufactured and or ores, half above rates. Tin and terne
plates and sheets are not to be deemed unmanufactured metals.
The insurance conunences: —
(a) in the case of cargo already the subject of Prize proceedings
on the 29th January, 1915, on that date.
(h) in the case of cargo in respect of which proceedings are
instituted after the 29th January, 1915, on the date of the issue of
the writ.
The insurance continues: —
(i) in the case of cargo in respect of which an order for condem-
nation or release is made, until the date of the order.
(ii) in the case of cargo ordered to be detained, imtil further
orders.
You are requested to proceed in respect of all cargo coming
within the above description as under: —
1. With regard to cargo already in port and (a) awaiting adjudi-
cation or (6) ordered to be detained by the Prize Court, you should
as soon as possible complete Form A in triplicate and transmit to
2. Immediately proceedings are instituted against any cargo
complete Form B in triplicate and transmit to
3. Whenever the insured cargo or any part of it is unloaded,
complete Form C in triplicate and transmit to
4. If the cargo, or any part of it, whether on board or on shore,
be damaged or destroyed by fire, complete Form D in triplicate,
and transmit to
5. When cargo is released complete Form E in triplicate and
transmit to
When cargo is released (whether on bail or not), it will be necessary
for you to collect the premium on the basis of the above rates, and
you will ascertain from the receiver of the cargo the value for which
it has been insured under the marine policy, or, failing this, the invoice
value, and deduct from such value 10%, charging the premium on
the net amount, e.g: a cargo is released on the 16th March; the value
of the marine policy (or the invoice value) is £1,620, which less
10%, is £1,458: the premium charged will be calculated at 6 -%
on £1,458, the period from noon on the 29th January to 16th March
being over one month and less than two months. Separate instruc-
tions will be given you as to the way in which moneys so collected
should be dealt with.
6. If neither marine policy nor invoice value can be obtained,
then the amount for which the insurance companies have been at
risk will be adjusted in London, and for this purpose you will provide
an estimate of the value of the cargo and give briefly some explan-
ation of how you arrive at that estimate.
War Documents. 375
For this purpose you should complete Form F in triplicate
and transmit to
taking a bond with (if thought necessary) sufficient sureties from
the person receiving the cargo to pay the amount of the premium
when ascertained.
7. If it is found at the time of the release of the cargo that the
receiver has effected a special insurance, the premium for such cargo
need not be collected, since the cover arranged does not under
any circumstances extend to cargo effectively insured elsewhere,
but no insurance, other than a fire insurance covering the risk and
effected after the seizure of the cargo, should be accepted.
The production of the policy or a company's official receipt
can alone be accepted as satisfactory evidence.
Where such evidence is produced and cargo is delivered without
collection of premium, you should complete Form G in triplicate
and transmit to
8. When an order for condemnation or detention is made against
any cargo coming within the above definition, you should inamediately
complete Form H in triplicate and transmit to
9. When any cargo coming within the above description, or
condemned and ordered to be sold, is sold, you should immediately
complete Form I in triplicate and transmit to
10. Where, in connection with any cargo coming under paragraph
1 above, any of the events contemplated in paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8 or 9, have occurred between the 29th January, 1915, and the date
on which Form A is completed in respect of such cargo, you should,
as soon as possible, complete the appropriate form or forms and
transmit to
No. 39.
Respecting Necessity of License for Export of Goods falling within
a Prohibition of Export which have been detained as Prize
or as a Precautionary Measure.
Canada.
No. 359.
Downing Street, April 23rd, 1915.
Sir, —
I have the honour to inform Your Royal Highness that His
Majesty's Government have had under consideration the question
whether goods falling within a prohibition of export which have been
detained in this country, either as prize or as a precautionary measure
376 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
pending further enquiries, require an export license to enable them to
proceed to their destination after release.
2. His Majesty's Government are advised that goods falling
within a prohibition of export which have been placed in the Prize
Court in the United Kingdom and subsequently released, cannot,
having regard to section 47 of the Naval Prize Act, 1864, be exported
on release without a license unless the Commissioners of Customs and
Excise authorize their export and that the same rule applies when the
goods are on board a ship which has been brought in by a prize crew
and also in any case where the goods have been actually seized as
prize by the Customs officers at the port.
3. It is therefore considered that in all the above cases a license
to export or permission from the Commissioners of Customs and
Excise is legally necessary and that such license and permission should
be refused in cases where it is not desired that such goods should
leave the United Kingdom.
4. Where, however, a ship puts into port without being brought
in as prize, and, although no seizure of her cargo is made, she has to
remain a short time pending a decision whether she shall be detained
or allowed to proceed with her cargo, other considerations apply and
the ship is allowed on release to proceed without restriction.
6. Your Ministers will doubtless consider the advisability of
acting on similar lines in any cases of the kinds mentioned which
may occur in Canada.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
(Signed) L. HARCOURT.
Governor General /
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
&c., &c., &c.
No. 40.
Respecting what Charges are to be paid in connection with Prize
or Detained Ships or Cargo in respect to Pilotage Dues
and Dock Dues.
Canada
No. 458 Downing Street, 21st May, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to state for the information of Your
Royal Highness's Ministers, that the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty have had under consideration the question as to what
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charges are to be paid in connection with Prize or Detained Ships
or Cargo in respect of Pilotage Dues and Dock Dues.
2. The decisions of the Lords Commissioners, which have been
coDomunicated to the Admiralty Marshal, are as follows: —
(a) Payment of Pilotage Dues is to be made in all cases for
service actually rendered, but where ships in charge of the Crown,
whether under the orders of the Admiralty or of the Admiralty
Marshal enter a port without using a pilot, no payment of Pilotage
Dues as a monopoly right is to be made.
(b) As regards Dock Dues, if a Prize or Detained Ship is engaged
upon work which would otherwise be performed by one of the ships
of the Crown or is in the hands of the Admiralty Marshal and is not
being used at all, then 75% of the normal Dock Dues are to be
allowed as an ex gratia payment for services rendered.
If Prize or Detained Ships are used under charter to private
persons or companies for work which would otherwise be done by the
Mercantile Marine, the normal charges will be paid by the
charterers.
(c) No Dues for (1) lights or (2) for the use of harbours where no
services are rendered or where there is no interference with the trade
of the port are to be admitted.
These orders in regard to Dock, Harbour and Light Dues are
not to apply to cases of ships ordered into Port for examination
purposes.
3. I shall be glad if your Ministers would issue any necessary
instructions in a corresponding sense unless this procedure in any
case should be inconsistent with legislation expressly binding the
Crown.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
(Signed) L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.L, G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
&c., &c., &c.
378
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 41.
Covering Reports of External Affairs in answer to No. 38.
Reference to Previous Despatch.
CO. No. 359, 23 April, 1915.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
Ottawa, June 16th, 1915.
No. 395.
Sir, — I have the honour to forward, herewith, for your infor-
mation.
copies of the document noted in the subjoined schedule.
I have the honour to be,
Su-,
Your most obedient humble servant,
The Right Honourable
The Secretary of State for the Colonies.
(Signed) ARTHUR.
Date.
Description.
Subject.
1915.
11th June. .
Letter from the Department of
External Affairs.
Licensing of the export of goods falling
within a prohibition of export,
detained either as prize or as a
precautionary measure.
Enclosure.
Ottawa, June 11th, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to a despatch to His Royal Highness from
the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 23rd April, 1915, in
regard to the procedure followed by His Majesty's Government in
respect of the licensing of the export of goods falling within the pro-
hibition of export, detained either as prize or as a precautionary
measure, in which it was suggested that a similar procedure might be
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followed in the like cases occurring in Canada, I have the honour to
state that the Canadian Government is prepared to act on the Unes
indicated in regard to goods released by a Prize Court when the goods
fall within a prohibition of export from Canada, and also in regard to
any ship with cargo putting into port without being brought in as a
prize, and remaining a short time pending a decision whether she
shall be detained or allowed to proceed with her cargo; and I am to
request that His Royal Highness may be himibly moved to reply to
Mr. Harcourt's despatch in that sense.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
W. H. WALKER.
Acting Under Secretary of State for External Affairs.
The Governor General's Secretary,
Ottawa.
No. 42.
Respecting arrangement with France under Convention of Nov.
14th, 1914, regarding the Competent jurisdiction in certain
Prize Cases.
CANADA.
No. 563.
Downing Street, June 17th, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to request your Royal Highness to
inform your Ministers that an arrangement has recently been arrived
at between His Majesty's Government and the Government of the
French Republic on the question whether under the Convention of
9th November, 1914, of which a copy was enclosed in my predecessor's
despatch of the 11th February last No. 113, the competent jurisdiction
in the matter of cargo seized on board a British ship in a French port
or on board a French ship in a British port should be that of the
country in which the seizure was made or that of the country to which
the ship belongs.
2. It has been agreed that, in cases where both vessels and cargo
are proceeded against, the first paragraph of Article 11 shall apply,
but that where cargo alone is concerned the jurisdiction shall be that
of the capturing country.
3. It has also been agreed that the 2nd paragraph of Article 11
of the Convention shall be regarded as applying also to cases of contra-
band consigned to a neutral port and to cases of enemy property
where the original destination was not an enemy port, and that in
these cases, as well as in those mentioned in the 2nd paragraph of
Article 11, the value of the goods, after deducting the necessary
380 Department of the Secretary of Staie, Canada.
expenses, shall be placed to the credit of the Government of the allied
country the flag of which the merchant vessel flies.
I have the honour to be,
Su",
Your Royal Highness's most obedient,
humble servant,
(Signed) A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General,
His Royal Highness
The Duke*of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
etc., etc., etc.
No. 43.
Respecting Sale of Prize Cargoes in order to avoid loss owing to
Stowage or Deterioration.
TELEGRAM.
From Mr. Bonar Law to the Governor General.
London, June 23rd, 1915.
His Majesty's Government have decided that as a general rule
cargoes ordered to be detained by Prize Courts should in order to
avoid loss owing to stowage or deterioration be sold as soon as possible
and proceeds paid into court. Please take necessary steps arranging
sales with due regard to market if in any case there is not market
locally you should report to me by telegram stating quahty and
nature of goods with any recommendations for disposal.
(Signed) BONAR LAW.
No. 44.
Further in respect to Sale of Prize Cargoes to avoid loss.
Canada.
No. 618.
Downing Street, 3rd July, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my telegram of the 23rd June
I have the honour to inform Your Royal Highness that
His Majesty's Government have had under their consider-
ation the position of the enemy cargo which has been
ordered by Oversea Prize Courts, to be detained during the
Fifth Interim period of the war in accordance with Article 4 of the Hague
5^'overeea Convention No. VI. of 1907. I enclose a copy of the report
Priae on the subject submitted by the Oversea Prize Disposal
c^^S^ttee. Committee together with a copy of a Treasury Minute
approving the recommendation of the Committee that in
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all cases except where special circumstances make such
Treasury proceduic inadvisable steps should be taken to dispose of
letWune. detained cargoes at once. The necessary measures to dis-
pose of these cargoes were no doubt taken by you on receipt
of my telegram of the 23rd June.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
(Signed) A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General,
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
K.T., K.P., C.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.C., &c., &c., &c.
822 Prize
Fifth Interim Report of the Oversea Prize Disposal Committee.
May it Please Your Lordships, —
The Committee appointed by Treasury minute of Uth November,
1914, "to report in what classes of case it is expedient that prize
ships captured or detained at ports outside the United Kindgom
should be moved for sale or disposal to other ports, or should be chart-
ered for purposes of trade, and to make the necessary arrangements
in such cases as are remitted to them by the departments concerned in
the administration of the territories where the prize ships are detained"
and empowered by Treasury minute of 5th January, UQIS, 'Ho
take the necessary steps for chartering for use in British commerce
such enemy ships detained in this country as may be required for
the purpose," beg to submit the following report upon their reference: —
The Committee have had under their consideration the position
of the enemy cargo which has been sentenced, in oversea Prize Courts,
to detention during the period of the war in accordance with Article
4 of the Hague Convention No. 6 of 1907.
The Committee are of opinion that this is an appropriate
moment to consider this question, because the period of six months,
which under Order XV., Rule 7, of the Prize Court Rules, must elapse
before unclaimed cargo not obviously belonging to the enemy can be
dealt with, has now in most cases expired. It may, therefore, be
expected that a considerable amount of such cargo which has hitherto
been awaiting adjudication has now been sentenced to detention, and
the question of its disposal becomes of importance. Moreover, the
arrangements which are now practically completed for putting all the
detained ships into active employment must result in the discharge
of a quantity of cargo for which warehouse room will have to be
found and warehouse charges incurred, whereas if the ships had not
been taken up and put into use the goods might have lain in them
throughout the war without incurring any charge for warehouse room.
87169—3*
382 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Article 4 of the Hague Convention No. 6 of 1907 only provides
that certain cargo is liable to be detained and restored after the war
without compensation; it is silent as to the treatment to be accorded
to such cargo during the war and as to the parties upon whom the
expenses incidental to such detention shall fall. These expenses
will consist in the most part of insurance premiums (such cargoes
being at present insured in accordance with the decision contained
in the Treasury letter to the Admiralty of the 18th January), and,
where the cargoes have been discharged from the ships, also of
warehouse charges. These expenses will, of course, increase daily,
and, in the event of the war being considerably prolonged, it is likely
that in many cases they will amount to a sum exceeding the value
of the goods. It is at present proposed that an attempt should be
made to recover such expenses from the owner of the cargo as a con-
dition of its restitution, but it is apparent that, if the state of affairs
referred to in the last sentence is reached or even approached,
very serious difficulties will arise in carrying out this intention.
It appears to your Committee, therefore, that the continued
detention of these goods will involve an entirely indefensible waste
of money. Goods so detained serve no useful prupose; they must,
in many cases, deteriorate; and they occupy storage space which
is, in most cases, already urgently needed for other cargo, and the
demand for which is likely soon to become even more urgent in con-
sequence of the new policy of blockade.
Your Committee have, therefore, come to the conclusion that
it is highly desirable that, as a general rule, all cargo sentenced to be
detained should be sold at once. This should, wherever possible,
be done by securing an order for sale by the Court under Order XL,
Rule 1, of the Prize Court Rules as amended by the Order in Council
of 29th April, and the Court should in all cases be asked to direct pay-
ment into Court of the net proceeds after deduction of any expenses
of detention already incurred. If in any case an order for sale could
not be secured the only alternative would be for the Crown to requisi-
tion the goods, giving an undertaking to pay their appraised value
into Court when called upon to do so. This course, however, might
involve the Crown in loss in the event of the goods failing to realize
their appraised value. Moreover, it is possible that the Court, if
it refused an order for sale, would also refuse to allow the Crown
to deduct from the appraised value all the expenses of detention.
The claim of the Crown to recover these expenses from the enemy
owner would thus be prejudiced, whereas the sanction of the Court to
their deduction from the proceeds of sale would be of material
assistance to the Crown in this respect.
Whichever method of sale be adopted, however, the fact of sale
will be a substantial benefit to the Crown. The expenses referred to
will at once be brought to an end, and the proceeds of the goods,
less such expenditure as may already have been incurred, will become
available to meet the claims of the enemy owners at the end of the war
It appears to us that this procedure will be in the interests of all parties ;
the Crown will be relieved of the inunediate expense connected with
keeping these goods, and of an indefinite future liability in the event
of its proving impossible to recover these expenses from the enemy
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owner at the end of the war ; a considerable amount of valuable ware-
house space will be set free for other purposes, and a quantity of mer-
chandise allowed to pass into use, while the enemy owner will even-
tually receive the proceeds of his goods without the heavy charges
which it would otherwise be necessary to attempt to impose upon
him. It may possibly be objected that the course which we recom-
mend was not contemplated by the Convention, which provides that the
goods shall be detained during the continuance of the war, but in
view of the consideration set out above and of the fact that the Con-
vention makes no provision for dealing with the difficulties which,
are found to arise in practice, we do not consider that the objection
is a serious one.
In the course of the foregoing observations we have assumed that
the provisions of the Convention will be carried out and the goods
returned to their owners at the end of the war. Should it be eventually
decided for any reason not to restore the goods, it is obvious that their
immediate sale would be to the advantage of His Majesty's Govern-
ment.
We therefore recommend: —
That in all cases, except where special circumstances make such
procedure inadvisable, steps should be taken to dispose of detained
cargoes at once. This should be done preferably by an order from the
Court, under which the cargo would be sold and the net proceeds paid
into Court. In cases where this procedure cannot be carried out the
goods should be requisitioned by the Crown and sold, the Crown
giving an undertaking to the Court to pay into Court the appraised
value, less any approved deductions, when called upon to do so.
EDMOND J. W. SLADE
G. L. BARSTOW
W. J. EVANS
C. HIPWOOD
T. W. HOLT
H. W. MALKIN
C. TENNYSON
L. D. WAKELY
R. A. WISEMAN,
22nd May, 1915.
Secretary.
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15.
TREASURY MINUTE DATED 16th JUNE, 1915.
The Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury have had
before Them the Report dated the 22nd ultimo from the Oversea Prize
Disposal Committee, relative to enemy cargo which has been sentenced
in Oversea Prize Courts to detention during the period of the war, in
accordance with Article 4 of the Hague Convention No. 6 of 1907.
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384 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
The Committee recommend that in all cases except where special
circumstances make such procedure inadvisable steps should be taken
to dispose of detained cargoes at once.
My Lords, after consultation wdth the principal Departments
concerned, approve of this proposal, which should be carried into
effect in the manner proposed by the Committee, preferably under
an Order of Court, or failing that, by requisitioning the cargo by the
Crown.
Care should be taken to secure that sales of enemy cargo should
be so arranged as to avoid any unreasonable fall in price which might
result from forced sales of large quantities of goods.
No. 45.
Covering Minute of Council in answer to Despatch No. 458.
GOVERNMNET HoUSE,
Canada Ottawa, 13th July, 1915.
No. 438.
Sir,
With reference to your predecessor's despatch. No. 458
of the 21st May, 1915, on the subject of charges to be paid
in connection with prizes in respect of pilotage and dock
8th July. dues, I have the honour to transmit, herewith, copies of an
Approved Minute of the Privy Council for Canada
sanctioning the regulations under the authority of the War
Measures Act.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
(S'd) ARTHUR.
The Right Honourable
A. Bonar Law, M.P.,
Secretary of State
for the Colonies.
P. C. 1594.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy Council,
approved by His Royal Highness the Governor General
on the 8th July, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before them a
report, dated 2nd July, 1915, from the Acting Secretary of State for
External Affairs, to whom was referred a despatch to Your Royal
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Highness from the Secretary of State for the Colonies (No. 458),
dated 21st May, 1915, stating the decisions of the Lords Commissioners
of the Admiralty as to the charges to be paid in connection with prizes,
or detained ships, or cargo in respect of pilotage dues and dock dues
and requesting that Your Royal Highness' s Government issue
instructions in the corresponding sense, unless this procedure in any
case should be inconsistent with special legislation binding the Crown.
The Minister observes that the Minister of Justice reports that
he is unaware of any reason why effect should not be given to these
regulations as applying to prizes, or detained ships, or cargo within
Canada and recommends that the said regulations be sanctioned under
the authority of the War Measures Act.
The Coromittee concur in the recommendation of the Minister
of Justice and on the recommendation of the Secretary of State for
External Affairs, advise that Your Royal Highness may be pleased
to inform the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies
of the action upon his despatch.
All which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPH BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
No. 46.
Despatch respecting Droits of the Crown and Droits of
Admiralty.
Canada.
No. 750. Downing Street, 6th August, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to request Your Royal Highness, to
inform your Ministers, that His Majesty's Government have had
under careful consideration the question of the position and disposal
of Naval Prize. I regret that I have not beeen in a position to address
you at an earlier date in this matter but important questions both
of policy and law were involved and with regard to the latter it was
felt necessary to obtain the advice of the Law Officers of the Crown.
2. All prize is to be rega^-ded as constituting either Droits of the
Crown, or Droits of Admiralty. Such Droits of the Crown are in
the main those which in former wars have almost without exception
been granted to the actual captors by Proclamation issued after the
Declaration of War. The Droits of Admiralty constituted the
perquisites of the Lord High Admiral, and, since that office has fallen
into abeyance, have passed to the Crown in right of the office of
Admiralty. No general grant of these rights has ever been made
similar to that of Droits of the Crown, but it appears to have been
the practice of the Crown, out of its bounty, to make grants, of
a varying proportion of the proceeds of these Droits of Admiralty
to persons whose assistance had been in any way material in securing
the property to the Crown; and in the case of the '^Belvidere"
386 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(1 Dods. 353; 2. E.P.C. 183) Lord Stowell referred to a practice
to give to English merchants from the bounty of the Crown the
expenses incurred in the outfit of a vessel immediately before seizure.
During the Crimean War, the last war in which this country
was engaged in any considerable naval operations, the only grants
that were made of Prize Proceeds were the usual Grant to captors
of Droits of the Crown and certain limited grants out of the Droits of
Admiralty to those who had been instrumental in seizing the property,
or had given information resulting in the seizure.
3. All prize then is to be regarded as constituting either Droits
of the Crown or Droits of Admiralty. The Law Officers now advise
that (a) enemy ships captured by the Commissioned vessels of the
Crown or driven in by them are Droits of the Crown and (5) enemy
ships captured in harbour, etc., by other means are Droits of Admir-
alty.
4. The old practice was to treat these Droits on an entirely
separate footing. Droits of Admiralty were dealt with by the
Treasury. The proceeds, subject to rewards to the captors in the
nature of salvage, belonged to the King in his office of Admiralty,
Droits of the Crown, so far as concerns Naval Prize, were dealt with by
the admiralty, and the proceeds distributed as prize money.
5. The Law Officers take the view that Parliamentary sanction is
necessary for any application of the proceeds of Droits of either kind
which is not warranted by the old practice. However in announcing
the decision of the Privy Council in the case of the "Odessa",
Lord Mersey stated that "we are of opinion that the Crown's prero-
gative to redress injustice by the exercise of its bounty is not affected
by any Civil List Act".
6. The distribution of prize money to the actual captors dates
from a time when the conditions of war and of commerce were very
different from those of to-day. While offering it may be a large reward
to certain fortunate ships it gives nothing to others who may well
have been engaged in more difficult and dangerous operations. For
these reasons, His Majesty's Government have already decided to
abandon the ancient practice and by Order in Council of 28th August
1914, His Majesty was pleased to cancel existing regulations as to
the distribution of the proceeds of prize.
7. In these circumstances, it is clear that legislation will be
necessary. The scope of this legislation will require careful consider-
ation but in view of the many urgent questions which are awaiting
a decision as to the constitution of the prize fund I think it desirable
to draw the attention of your Ministers as early as possible to the
position as it stands at present.
8. It has been suggested that one Imperial Prize Fund should
be constituted to which the proceeds of all prize condemned in the
Prize Courts whether in this country or oversea, should be carried
and that the whole of His Majesty's Naval forces should be treated
as one for the purpose of sharing in any distribution from the fund,
officers and men of e.g., the Royal Australian Navy being treated
in the same way as those of the Royal Navy in regard to distribution.
9. If this policy is adopted His Majesty's Government would
propose to initiate legislation providing for the distribution of the
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net proceeds of Naval Prize in such manner as His Majesty may,
by Order in Council, direct and also so far as is necessary authorizing
ex gratia payments from Droits of the Crown or Droits of Admiralty,
as the case may be. Such payments might for example, be sums
recommended in discharge of claims of the nature referred to in the
succeeding paragraph.
10. Apart from the question of the payment of bounties to the
members of His Majesty's Naval forces there has arisen the question
of the settlement of claims made by British Allied, or neutral third
parties against ships or cargoes which have been detained or condemned
by the Prize Courts and His Majesty's Government are of opinion
that the balance of convenience is in favour of these claims being
examined and decided by one central authority.
11. The alternative of leaving all claims of the kind in question
to be dealt with by the oversea governments has been fully considered ;
but it is felt that, although delay may from time to time be caused
by bringing such cases before a body in this country, e.g., where the
papers, books, and evidence are in India or one of the Dominions or
Colonies, delay of a similar nature must occasionally occur whatever
procedure is adopted; nor does it follow that in the case of a ship or
cargo in an oversea port all the evidence necessary to the enquiry
will also be available in or near that port.
12. It has been suggested that the place selected for the enquiry
into every claim of this kind should be the one which would be likely
to prove most convenient in each case. But it would be difficult,
prior to investigation, to arrive at certainty on this point, and con-
siderable correspondence would be necessary before it could be decided
where the investigation should be held, while there might be cases
in which the question would be the subject of controversy.
13. There would also be cases in which the port of condemnation
would have no connexion with the intended destination of the ship
or cargo. In such cases none of the evidence would be available at
the port of adjudication. For instance, a ship captured in the
Atlantic might, for convenience, be taken either to a port in the
United Kingdom or to Gibraltar, Malta, or Halifax, and in none of
the three last named places would it be as convenient to deal with
claims in respect of such a ship as in London.
14. It has also been suggested that, should separate bodies in
different parts of the world be charged with the duty of dealing with
these cases, general principles might be laid down for their guidance.
It would, however, be very difficult, if not impossible, to lay down
such principles until a large number of cases had formed the subject
of enquiry.
15. The difficulty of formulating general principles at the present
stage increases the risk, which must in any case exist, that the
adjudication of such cases by separate bodies would result in diversity
of decisions. Your Ministers will doubtless agree that uniformity
in the decision of these claims, which in many cases involve very
large sums of money, is of the utmost importance, and it is doubtful
if any satisfactory degree of uniformity can be secured unless all
these cases are adjudicated on by one body.
388 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
16. A Committee has already been appointed under the Chair-
manship of Lord Desart to deal with claims of this description
arising in the United Kingdom, with terms of reference as follows: —
"To receive and consider claims made by British, Allied, or
"neutral third parties against ships or cargoes which have been
"condemned or detained by order of Prize Courts and to recommend
"to what extent, in what manner, and on what terms such claims
"should be met or provided for out of the Prize Funds." It has
already been decided to entrust also to this Committee the consider-
ation of similar claims arising out of proceedings before the Prize
Courts in the Colonies not possessing responsible Government, in
Zanzibar, in Egypt, and in India, and I should propose unless your
Ministers see any objection that similar claims arising out of cases
before the Prize Courts in Canada should also be referred to this
Committee.
17. In the event of your Ministers concurring in this proposal, I
would ask that I may be furnished in due course with particulars of
all such claims as may already have been entered. I enclose for their
information an advertisement that the Conunittee are issuing with
regard to other parts of the Empire calling for claims to be submitted
within a period of three months.
18. His Majesty's Government would much appreciate an early
consideration by your Ministers of the above matters and I should
be glad if I might be informed by telegraph of any observations which
they may desire to offer.
19. Nothing has been said in regard to "detained" ships but I
am proposing to address you further later in a despatch as to the
allocation of any proceeds arising out of the employment of these
ships.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
(Signed) A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
etc., etc., etc.
No. 47.
Respecting power of Prize Courts to award damages or costs against
the Crown.
Canada
No. 770 Downing Street, 12th August, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to request Your Royal Highness to
inform your Ministers that His Majesty's Government have had under
consideration the question how far Prize Courts have power to award
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damages or costs against the Crown, and what is the proper course
to adopt with regard to claims which may be made against the Crown
for demurrage, arising out of the detention of vessels carrying, or
suspected of carrying, contraband of war.
2. The Law Officers of the Crown have advised that, so far as
prize cases are concerned, there is no jurisdiction to award costs to
or against the Crown.
3. With regard to claims for demurrage it has been decided that
such claims should always be referred to the Prize Court concerned
which, as His Majesty's Government are advised, has jurisdiction to
determine such claims under the Prize Court Rules (see especially
Order V, Rule 2). The proceedings for enforcing such a claim must,
however, be brought against the officer responsible for the acts
complained of, and in such cases the Court would have the same
control over the costs of the proceedings as over the costs of any other
proceedings not directly involving the Crown; and this would not be
altered by the fact that the defence of such claims in the Prize Court
would as a rule be undertaken by the proper Officer of the Crown in
Prize cases.
4. In defending such claims Counsel for the Crown should as far
as possible rely upon the provisions of Article 64 of the Declaration
of London and should, where necessary, argue that the mere fact of
stoppage and search of a ship which turns out to be innocent is not,
in the absence of any other reasons for allowing compensation, sufficient
to justify the claim for damages on the part of the owners, since such
stoppage and search is merely an exercise of the right of search
inherent in all belligerents, and to divert a ship to port is a necessary
incident of that right under modern conditions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness' s most obedient,
humble servant,
(Signed) A. BONAR LAW.
Goyernor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
' &c., &c., &c.
No. 48.
Covering Revised Instructions respecting Insurance of Prize
Cargoes.
CANADA.
No. 983.
Downing Steeet, 15th October, 1915.
SiE, — With reference to my predecessor's despatch No. 310 of
the 9th April last, concerning the insurance of Prize Cargoes, I have
the honour to transmit the accompanying copies of a revised version
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of the Instructions to officers charged with the duty of carrying out
the scheme, together with revised versions of Forms H. and I. I
should be glad if you would request your Ministers to arrange for the
substitution of these prints for those previously forwarded and for
the cancellation of the superseded Forms.
2. I also enclose copies of a memorandum giving additional
instructions as to the valuation of cargoes and payment of premium
which your Ministers will doubtless cause to be brought to the notice
of the officers concerned.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient,
humble servant,
(Signed) A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General,
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.,
&c., &c., &c.
Additional Instructions as to Valuation of Cargoes and Payment
of Premium.
1. Wherever cargo subject to the cover or formerly subject to
the cover and condemned is —
(a) valued by order of the Court or
(b) sold by order of the Court whether after adjudication
or not, the value for insurance purposes will be in case —
(a) the value ascertained under the order of Court, or in case
(b) the amount of the net proceeds of sale (by which is
meant the total proceeds of sale after deducting only the expenses
of sale) plus 10 per cent., this addition representing the amount
by which the proceeds of a forced sale may be expected to fall
below the real value.
In the case of release of goods so valued or of the value or proceeds
of sale of such goods, the value ascertained as above should be sub-
stituted for that ascertained in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6
of the instructions.
2. WTiere cargo is sold or requisitioned before adjudication, the
ultimate incidence of the premium cannot be decided until adjudica-
tion or release, but it will be desirable that the Court should, if
possible, be induced to sanction the payment of premium out of the
amount paid into Court without waiting for final adjudication and
without consideration of whether the cargo appears to be hable to
condemnation or entitled to release or to the benefit of Hague Con-
vention No. VI. An application should be made to the Court accord-
ingly when the proceeds of sale or appraised value of the cargo are
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paid in, an opportunity being afforded to any claimant to appear
and object to the deduction on the ground that the goods are entitled
to exemption in accordance with paragraph 7 of the instructions.
Any money received under such an order should be remitted, with
Form H or I, appropriately completed.
3. Where on requisition an undertaking to pay into Court is
given this procedure cannot, of course, be adopted at the time the
requisition takes place. In such a case, if an order for release is
afterwards made, the Court should, unless the cargo is shown to be
exempted from the insurance scheme in accordance with paragraph
7 of the instructions, be asked to order deduction of the amount due
for premium from the amount payable under the Crown's undertaking.
Where, however, an order of condemnation is afterwards made the
undertaking will presumably not be enforced on adjudication, and in
this case, when the order is made. Form H, should be completed by
stating that a simple order of condemnation has been made, and on
receipt of the Form arrangements will be made in the United King-
dom for the payment of the premium. Where the final order is one
for detention the question of enforcing the undertaking will presumably
not be raised until the end of the^War, and the Court should then be
asked to allow deduction from any moneys paid to the enemy owner
of any amount due for premium.
4. Arrangements will also be made in the United Kingdom for
payment of premium in cases where on condemnation goods are
ordered to be delivered to the Crown under Order XXVII. Rule 1.
(1) of the Prize Court Rules as amended by the Order in Council of
the 3rd February, 1915. Form H. makes provision for this case,
and one of these Forms should be completed and forwarded in due
course.
5. Where goods are ordered to be detained and are not sold the
premium will not be paid till the end of the War, when the Court
should be asked to make payment of premium a condition of release.
It is, however, assumed that such goods will where possible be sold,
and where sale takes place after the order for detention has been
made the Court should be asked to provide for payment of premium
in accordance with the procedure suggested in paragraph 2 above.
6. Where goods which have been ordered to be detained are
afterwards requisitioned, payment of premium should be secured on
requisition in accordance with the directions in paragraph 2 above
or deferred to the end of the War in accordance with the last sentence
of paragraph 3 according as the Crown makes a payment into Court
or gives an undertaking.
892 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Insurance of Prize Cargoes.
Instructions to
An Insurance cover for fire has been arranged on all cargo await-
ing adjudication or ordered to be detained by the Prize Court.
The rates for all ports are as follows: —
General Merchandise, excluding unmanufactured Metals.
Up to 10 days 2/-% Up to 7 months 15/-%
" 15 " 3/-% 8 " 16/-%
20 " 3/-% 9 " 17/-%
1 month 4/-% 10 " 20/-%
2 months 6/-% 11 " 20/-%,
3 " S/-% 12 " 20/-%
' 4 " 10/-% Over 12 months pro rata on
5 " 12/-% basis of 20/-% per annum.
6 " 14/-%
Metals (not including quicksilver) in blocks or slabs or otherwise
immanufactured and / or ores, half above rates. Tin and terne plates
and sheets are not to be deemed unmanufactured metals.
The insurance commences : —
(a) in the case of cargo already the subject of Prize pro-
ceedings on the 29th January, 1915, on that date.
(6) in the case of cargo in respect of which proceedings are
instituted after the 29th January, 1915, on the date of the issue
of the writ.
The insurance continues: —
(i) in the case of cargo in respect of which an order for
condemnation, requisition, or release is made, until the date of
the order
(u) in the case of cargo ordered to be detained, imtil requi-
sition, sale, or further instructions.
(m) in the case of cargo sold before release, requisition,
condemnation, or detention has been granted or ordered, until .
sale.
You are requested to proceed in respect of all cargo coming
within the above description as under: —
1. With regard to cargo already in port and (a) awaiting adjudi-
cation or (6) ordered to be detained by the Prize Court, you should
as soon as possible, complete Form A in triplicate and transmit to
2. Immediately proceedings are instituted against any cargo
complete Form B in triplicate and transmit to
3. Whenever the insured cargo or any part of it is unloaded,
complete Form C in triplicate and transmit to
4. If the cargo, or any part of it, whether on board or on shore,
be damaged or destroyed by fire, complete Form D in tripUcate, and
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transmit to
5. When cargo is released complete Form E in triplicate and
transmit to
When cargo is released (whether on bail or not), it will be necessary
for you to collect the premium on the basis of the above rates, and
you will ascertain from the receiver of the cargo the value for which
it has been insured under the marine policy, or, failing this, the
invoice value, and deduct from such value 10% charging the premium
on the net amount e.g.: a cargo is released on the 16th March; the
value of the marine policy (or the invoice value) is £1,620, which,
less 10%, is £1,458; the premium charged will be calculated at 6/-%
on £1,458, the period from noon on 29th January to 16th March
being over one month and less than two months.
Separate instructions will be given you as to the way in which
moneys so collected should be dealt with.
6. If neither marine policy nor invoice value can be obtained,
then the amount for which the insurance companies have been at
risk will be adjusted in London, and for this purpose you will provide
an estimate of the value of the cargo and give briefly some explana-
tion of how you arrive at that estimate.
For this purpose you should complete Form F in triplicate and
transmit to
taking a bond with (if thought necessary) sufficient sureties from
the person receiving the cargo to pay the amount of the premium
when ascertained.
7. If it is found at the time of the release of the cargo that the
receiver has effected a special Insurance, the premium for such cargo
need not be collected, since the cover arranged does not under any
circumstances extend to cargo effectively insured elsewhere, but no
insurance, other than a fire insurance covering the risk and effected
after the seizure of the cargo, should be accepted.
The production of the policy or a company's official receipt for
premium can alone be accepted as satisfactory evidence.
Where such evidence is produced and cargo is delivered without
collection of premium, you should complete Form G in triplicate and
transmit to
8. When an order for requisition, condemnation, or detention is
made against any cargo coming within the above definition, you
should immediately complete Form H in triplicate and transmit to
In all cases of requisition two copies of Form H will have to be
filled up, one stating the requisition and the other the final order.
9. When any cargo subject to the cover, or condemned and
ordered to be sold, is sold, you should immediately complete Form I
in triplicate and transmit to
You should note that in the case of sale premium is to be collected
on the net proceeds of sale plus 10%.
10. Where, in connexion with any cargo conoing under paragraph
1 above, any of the events contemplated in paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
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or 9, have occurred between the 29th January, 1915, and the date on
which Form A is completed in respect of such cargo, you should, as
soon as possible, complete the appropriate form or forms and transmit
to •
Form H. — {For advising when an order for requisition, condemnation,
or detention is made in respect of any cargo.)
Port.
Name of Vessel .
An order for
1. requisition*
2. condemnation
3. condemnation and sale
4. condemnation and delivery
to Crown
5. detention
Strike out alternatives
not applicable.
was made by the Prize Court on the of.
191 against the following cargo.
(state particulars of cargo affected)
Signed .
Description ,
•Where goods have been requisitioned state whether (a) the Court ordered the value to be
paid into Court, and if so state the amount deducted for premium showing how the amount has
been ascertained or (b) an undertaking was given by Crown, and in either case give particulars of
any valuation made under order of Court.
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Form I. — {Sale of cargo.)
Port
Name of Vessel
Cargo
Net proceeds
When sold
State whether sale before or after adjudication
State Amount deducted for Premium, showing how the Amount was
ascertained
Signed
Description ,
No. 49.
Requesting a Return of Insurance Risks affected.
CANADA.
No. 1078.
Downing Street, 12th November, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to invite Your Royal Highness's atten-
tion to my predecessor's telegram of the 2nd February last and sub-
sequent correspondence on the subject of the scheme for the insurance
of prize cargoes, and to state that I should be glad if you would
request your Ministers to be good enough to arrange for the early
transmission of the initial forms for all cargoes which have been on
risk under the scheme in the Dominion since the 29th January last
in order that the Underwriters may be made acquainted of the extent
of their risk. The subsequent forms relating to the several cargoes
might then follow as circumstances enable them to be filled up.
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2. In the event of there being no cargo within the cover in respect
of any of the ships before the Prize Courts it would be convenient if
Forms A, suitably adapted, could be rendered in respect of such vessels
to record this fact. I have addressed you separately in my despatch
No. 1020 of the 27th ultimo as regards the cargo of the barque
Bellas.
3. I should be glad if Ministers would also take into consideration
the question of the most convenient channel through which the sums
collected by way of premium could be remitted.
I have the honour to be,
Sh-,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient,
humble servant,
(Signed) A. DONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G., K.T., K.P.,
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O.
&c., &c., &c.
No. 50.
German Prize Court Regulations, 15 April, 1911.
TRANSLATION.
OF EXTRACT FROM
THE "REICHS-GESETZBLATT,"
Year 1914.
No. 51.
Issued in Berlin, the 3rd August 1914.
No. 44^9. — Prize Court Ordinance, dated 15th April, 1911.
We, WiLHELM, by the Grace of God, German Emperor, King of
Prussia, &c.,
order, in pursuance of Section 2 of the Act respecting the jurisdiction
of Prize Courts, dated 3rd May, 1884 (" Reichs-gesetzblatt, " p. 49)
in the name of the Empire, as follows: —
I. EXTENT OF THE JURISDICTION OF PRIZE COURTS.
Section 1.
The object of the jurisdiction of Prize Courts is to decide ©n
the legality of prizes captured in war.
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The decision extends:
(1) If the seizure has resulted in the bringing in of the prize,
to the questions —
(a) Whether the property seized is to be condenmed
or to be released?
(6) Whether there existed sufficient reasons for seizing
the property to be released?
(2) If the seizure resulted in the destruction of the prize, to the
questions —
(a) Whether or not the property destroyed had been
liable to condemnation?
(6) Whether there were sufficient reasons for the
seizure of the property, not liable to condemnation?
If a neutral merchant vessel or neutral property belonging
to the cargo of such vessel has been destroyed, or if goods have been
seized against the wish of the captain from the cargo of a neutral
merchant ship not captured, it will have to be decided, in the first
instance, whether the destruction or the seizure was legal.
If the prize had been delivered up wholly or partly against
a deposit of the respective value, or if it has been sold by public
sale so as to deposit the produce from such sale during the proceedings
of the Prize Court, it shall be decided whether the amount deposited
is to be condemned or to be released on behalf of the Empire.
Otherwise, if the prize has been released or delivered up previous
to the adjudication by the Prize Court, respecting it, a decision
will be given only upon a claim being made; this decision shall
be limited to the question whether there existed sufficient reasons
for the seizure.
Upon application, it shall further be decided whether and to
what amount compensation for damages shall be made.
Section 2.
Prizes within the meaning of this Ordinance are enemy or
neutral merchant vessels, i.e., all vessels not being the property
of any State, as well as all enemy or neutral goods existing on such
vessels, in so far as they have been seized in the exercise of the right
of capture.
II. AUTHORITIES.
Section 3.
The authorities who have to decide in prize matters shall, in
the first instance, be the Prize Courts, and, in the second instance,
the Supreme Prize Court in Berlin.
The following are matters to be determined by Imperial Decree : —
(1) The commencement and termination of the jurisdiction of
Prize Courts and of the functions of the several Prize
Authorities.
(2) The seats and districts of the Prize Courts.
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Section 4.
The Prize Offices are the authorities charged with the preHminary
proceedings in prize matters. The Imperial Chancellor shall entrust
the functions of a Prize Office either to a District Court, or to a Court
in a Protectorate, or to an individual Imperial Government, Colonial,
or Communal official versed in law, while assigning to it or him a
definite district.
III. CONSTITUTION OF PRIZE COURTS.
Section 5.
A Prize Court is capable of giving judgment when consisting
of five members including the President.
The President and one of the assessors shall be persons versed
in law. Of the remaining assessors one shall be a naval officer, one
a representative of the shipowner's trade, and one a representative
of the over-sea commerce.
The assessor versed in law may act as substitute for the President.
One substitute is appointed for every assessor and one substitute
versed in law for the assessor versed in law.
Section 6.
The Supreme Prize Court shall be competent to give decisions
when consisting of seven members including the President.
The President and two of the assessors must be versed in law.
Of the remaining assessors, one shall be a representative of the Foreign
Office, one a naval officer, one a representative of the shipowners'
trade, and one a representative of over-sea commerce.
The assessor versed in law appointed by the Imperial Chancellor
shall act as substitute for the President. One substitute is appointed
for each of the assessors and a substitute versed in law for the assessor
versed in law.
Section 7.
As versed in law, within the meaning of this Decree, shall be con-
sidered those persons who possess the qualification for the office of
judge, or for the higher Administrative Service within the Empire
or in one of the Federate States.
Section 8.
The Imperial Chancellor shall issue the standing orders for the
Supreme Prize Court and the Prize Courts, and shall superintend the
exercise of their functions.
The President shall direct the proceedings and exercise the poUce
authority at the sittings. Sections 177 and 185 of the Law Regula-
tions shall correspondingly apply.
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Section 9.
At the Supreme Prize Court and at every Prize Court an Imperial
Commissioner is appointed who shall safeguard the interests of the
Empire, and this also at the Prize Offices situate within the district
of the Prize Court.
The Commissioner may be provided with substitutes who shall
obey his official instructions.
The Imperial Commissioner at the Supreme Prize Court shall be
subordinate to the Imperial Chancellor. He shall be entitled to give
instructions to the Imperial Commissioners at the Prize Courts.
Section 10.
The members of the Supreme Prize Court and of the Prize
Courts (Prize Court Judges), including the President and his
substitutes as well as the Imperial Commissioners and their substitutes
will be appointed by the Emperor.
The office of Prize Court Judge is an honorary office. It may be
exercised only by a German subject.
The Prize Court Judges shall be sworn before entering upon
their respective offices. The oath is worded as follows : —
I swear, by God the Almighty and Omniscient, faithfully to
fulfil the duties of a Prize Court Judge and to give my vote
according to conscience and best knowledge, so help me God.
The President shall be sworn by the Imperial Chancellor, or by
a high Imperial or State Official instructed by him, and the remaining
Prize Court Judges shall be sworn by the President of the Court to
which they are attached.
The Prize Court Judges possess all the rights and are subject to
all the obligations of judicial officers during the continuance, and in
virtue of, their office. The provisions of Section 16 of the Act respect-
ing Imperial Officials do not apply to them.
Section 11.
The Imperial Chancellor shall make the necessary arrangements
with respect to the staffs of offices and registries and the subordinate
staff, office premises, and office requirements.
IV. COMPETENCY OF THE PRIZE AUTHORITIES.
Section 12,
The local competency of the Prize Office is determined by the
port into which the prize is brought, and that of the Prize Court, by
the Prize Office subordinate to it.
The Prize Office in Hamburg shall be competent also for the
prizes brought into foreign ports; the Prize Court in Hamburg shall
also be competent in cases in which the seizure of the prize results
in its sinking, or in those in which the prize has been released previous
to being brought in. The Imperial Chancellor is authorized to regulate
the competency in a different manner.
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Section 13.
The Supreme Prize Court shall be competent to hear and decide on
the legal remedies of petition and appeal against the judgments and
decisions of the Prize Courts.
V. PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS.
Section 14.
The competent authority of the porti into which a prize has been
brought, shall, upon delivery of the prize, inform immediately the
Prize Office.
If the prize has been delivered at a foreign port, to the German
Consul, the latter shall notify the Prize Office.
The Prize Office shall notify immediately the competent Imperial
Commissioner.
Section 15.
The Prize Office shall open as soon as possible the seals of the
papers handed in in the presence of the Prize Master, or, if the latter
is prevented from attending, of a representative of the Port Authority,
the Captain of the prize shall also be in attendance. It shall ascertain
the conditions of the prize on the basis of the list of the ships' papers
drawn up by the Commander of the warship or the Prize Master.
It shall take note as to whether the cargo of the prize was f oimd under
lock and seal, and shall then examine the captain, and, as far as may
appear necessary for clearing up facts, the other persons on board the
prize, embodying the result of such examination in Minutes.
Section 16.
Immediately a^ter having inspected the prize, the Prize Office,
with the assistance of experts, shall draw up an inventory of the ship
and cargo. In doing so, it may make use of the co-operation of the
Port Authority to whom the prize brought in had been delivered.
Section 17.
The Prize Office shall, moreover, take evidence with respect
to all facts which may be of importance for the decisions of the Prize
Court, and this as soon as possible, and, if necessary, with the assist-
ance of experts.
Section 18.
When taking evidence, the Prize Official shall call in a sworn
keeper of Minutes to assist. In urgent cases, he may himself swear
the keeper of the Minutes.
Minutes shall be drawn up of every act in connection with the
examination. In the Minutes shall be stated the place and date of
the proceedings, as well as the description of the parties concerned
and of the persons taking part in the proceedings, and also whether the
forms prescribed for the proceedings have been duly observed.
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The Minutes, in so far as they nnay have reference to the persons
concerned ,shall be read aloud or submitted to them for perusal and
for their approval and signature. If the Minutes are approved, such
fact shall be noted. If approval is refused, or if the Minutes are not
signed, the reason for this shall be stated.
The Minutes shall be signed by the Prize Official and the keeper
of the Minutes.
Section 19.
The Imperial Commissioner may always take cognizance of
the state of the cause by inspecting the records. He shall be informed
as soon as possible of all proceedings and examinations, and shall be
entitled to attend such and to bring forward motions. If he declares
that he wishes that the matter should be brought immediately before
the Prize Court for decision, the preliminary proceedings shall be
suspended.
After termination or suspension of the preliminary proceedings,
the Prize Office shall send the records inomediately to the Imperial
Commissioner.
Section 20.
On receipt of the records, the Imperial Commissioner shall be
entitled to cause further investigations to be carried out by making
application to this effect to the competent authorities.
Should he consider that the matter is ready for decision, he shall
deliver the records to the competent Prize Court, with a statement
in which he formulates a definite demand, supported by reasons.
Section 21*
Where the vessel and the cargo are obvioulsy not subject to
confiscation or to the decision of a Prize Court, the Prize Office may,
with the consent of the Imperial Commissioner, order their cession
to the person authorised to receive them, or, where the case is one of
penal confiscation, their delivery to the appropriate civil authorities.
The release may be made subject to the condition that security
shall be furnished for the costs of the proceedings.
Section 22.
In cases in which the seizure did not result in the bringing in
of the prize, the entire evidence is sent direct to the Prize Court
through the Chief of Staff of the Admiralty.
In such cases the Prize Court exercises the functions of the
Prize Office.
Section 23.
The provisions of sections 14 and 22 shall correspondingly apply,
if Port Authorities or troops have seized property in virtue of the
Prize Acts (right of capture).
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VI. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE PRIZE COURT.
Section 24.
The Prize Court may at any time, after hearing the Imperial
Commissioner, proceed with further investigations by making request
to this effect to the competent authorities or by one of its members
instructed for the purpose.
Section 25.
Upon application of the Imperial Commissioner, the Prize Court
may give a decision, even without verbal hearing, to the effect that the
prize shall be wholly or partly released. The release may be made
subject to the condition that security for the costs of the proceedings
shall be given to such an amount as may be fixed by the Prize Court.
The provision of sub-section 1 shall not apply if by the said release
a decision on claims for colnpensation for damages would be rendered
much more difficult.
In the judgment the enforcement of rights for compensation of
damages shall be reserved.
Section 26.
Even in the event that release has been given in accordance
with section 25, the Prize Court shall inomediately summon the
persons concerned to bring forward their claims within a definite
period by handing in a written claim. *The time-hmit may not be
less than two weeks, and should, as a rule, not exceed three months.
The service of the summons shall be effected by pubhc notification
by means of a single notice inserted in the "Reichsanzeiger" (Imperial
Gazette). The service shall be considered as having been duly
effected on the expiration of the second day after the issue of the
Gazette in which the notice is contained.
Separate notice, sent by post, shall be given to those of the parties
concerned whose place of domicile is known, in so far as they have
not yet handed in a statement of claim; the pubUc notification, how-
ever, shall be considered as good service also as against these latter
parties.
As parties concerned in the proceedings shall be considered the
following: —
(1) The owners of the vessels and cargoes seized.
(2) All private persons who have any legal interest in the lelease
of the prize or in the owners obtaining compensation for
damages.
Section 27.
In the statement of claim shall be indicated the facts and proofs
by^ which the claim is supported; if possible, documents shall be
attached to the statement in the original.
•Amended by Imperial Order dated the 4th September, 1915.
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The said statement of claim shall be signed by an advocate
provided with a written power of attorney and admitted to practise
at a German Court, who has obtained the quaUfication to sit as a
Judge.
If the claimant is not residing at the place of the oflEicial seat of the
Prize Court, he shall indicate a person there domiciled upon whom
service may be effected on his behalf.
Section 28.
If, on the expiration of the period fixed for lodging claims, no
claim has been brought forward, the Court, after hearing the Imperial
Commissioner, shall pronounce its judgment on the basis of the proofs
submitted. *So long as judgment has not been pronounced the Court
may, on apphcation, grant a fresh term to any of the parties concerned
who may have been prevented, through no fault of his own, from
presenting his claim within the time-Umit allowed.
Section 29.
If a claim has been brought forward in due time, the President
shall fix the date for the verbal hearing. The Imperial Commissioner
and the Claimant shall be officially summoned to attend. Several
claims having reference to the same subject shall, as a rule, be dealt
with simultaneously.
Section 30.
Upon apphcation or by the authority of the Court, the date for
the hearing may be postponed, proceedings be adjourned, and a date
for continuing the proceedings be fixed.
Section 31.
The Imperial Commissioner may at all times inspect the records.
The Claimant and his attorney shall be permitted, upon their
request and with the consent of the Imperial Commissioner, to inspect
the records before the day of hearing. The Imperial Chancellor may
refuse his consent only in so far as military interest may make this
necessary.
Section 32.
The verbal hearing shall be pubhc. The pubUc may be excluded
by decision of the Prize Court during the whole or part of a hearing,
if it is feared that the safety of the State might otherwise be endangered
The provisions of Sections 174-176 of the Law Regulations shall
correspondingly apply.
Section 33.
The verbal hearing shall commence with the report of the
Assessor who has been appointed reporter. Thereafter, the Imperial
Commissioner and the Claimant shall be heard with respect to their
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arguments and applications. It is permissible to introduce new facts
and proofs.
The Claimant shall cause himself to be represented by an
advocate admitted to practise at a German Court who has obtained
the qualification to sit as judge. The Prize Court may admit also
another legal or expert representative.
The matter shall be proceeded with even if the Claimant should
not be duly represented at the hearing.
Section 34.
During the verbal hearing a sworn Keeper of Minutes shall be in
attendance. The Regulations of Sections 159 to 163 of the Code of
Civil Proceedings shall correspondingly apply.
Section 35.
The Prize Court shall give its decision whUe taking into consider-
ation the entire contents of the proceedings.
If the Court desires to found its judgment on circumstances
which have not been dealt with at the verbal hearing, the Claimant
shall be previously heard.
Sections 194 to 198 of the Law Regulations shall correspondingly
apply to the deliberations and voting. The Reporter shall be the
first, and the President the last, to give his vote; as for the other
members of the Court, the younger ones shall vote before the older
ones.
Section 36.
By the form of the judgment all questions shall be settled to
which the division extends, in accordance with the rules of Section 1,
subsections 2-5.
Section 37.
In the judgment it shall further be pronounced who is to bear
the cost of the proceedings.
In so far as the claim has been rejected, the Claimant shall be
ordered to pay those costs in the proceedings which have been caused
by his claim. If the costs have arisen from joint claims, the respective
participation shall serve as a guide.
In so far as the claim is admitted, the costs shall be at the charge
of the Empire. The necessary expenses of the Claimant shall also
be charged to the Empire in so far as the Imperial Chancellor may
declare mutuality to be guaranteed, unless there existed sufficient
reasons for those measures taken in accordance with the Prize Acts,
to which the claim refers.
If a ship, having conveyed contraband, has been released, the
costs which have arisen in connection with the proceedings for the
condemnation of the contraband and the preservation of the ship
and cargo during the investigation, shall be ordered to be paid by the
ship, even if no claim has been raised.
War Documents. 405
The amount of costs shall be fixed by resolution. The resolution
may be joined to the judgment.
Section 38.
In the judgment shall be stated the grounds on which it is based.
It shall contain the names of the Judges having taken part in the
decision, and shall be signed by the President and an Assessor versed
in law. It shall be issued with the introductory formula, ''In the
name of the Empire."
VII. APPEALS.
Section 39.
The Imperial Commissioner as well as the Claimant shall be
entitled to appeal against the judgments of the Prize Courts, except
in the case referred to in Section 25.
The appeal shall be lodged with the Prize Court in writing
within two weeks after service of the judgment.
The Appellant shall, within a further four weeks, definitely
declare, by means of a justificatory statement, on what grounds he
impeaches the judgment and in which respects he requests the latter
to be altered.
The justificatory statement in the appeal may be lodged at the
same time as the appeal itself.
The application in the appeal and the justificatory statement
of the Claimant shall be signed by an advocate admitted to practise
at a German Court who has obtained the qualification to sit as a
judge.
The Court may order the subsequent production of a certified
power of attorney.
^ Section 40.
If the appeal has not been brought in due time, or if the
justificatory statement has not been lodged within the prescribed
period or in the prescribed form, the Prize Court shall, by resolution,
dismiss the appeal as inadmissible.
The Appellant may petition for leave to appeal to the decision
of the Supreme Prize Court within one week after service of the
decision. The Prize Court cannot alter its decision; it must send
the records to the Supreme Prize Court for decision, through the
intermediary of the Imperial Commissioner.
Section 41.
The Prize Co\irt shall be entitled, upon application of the
Appellant, to extend the periods prescribed by Section 39, subsections
2 and 3.
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Section 42.
If the appeal has been lodged in due time, and justified within
the prescribed period and in the prescribed form, the application
and the justificatory statement in the appeal shall be served upon the
adversary of the Appellant, with a request to hand in a counter-
declaration within a period of two weeks. The rules of Section 39,
subsection 5, shall apply to the counter-declaration of the Claimant.
Section 43.
On receipt ol the counter-declaration or on expiration of the
fixed period, the Imperial Commissioner shall send the records to the
Supreme Prize Court.
Section 44.
The Regulations of Sections 24, 25, 29-38, shall correspondingly
apply to the proceedings before the Supreme Prize Court.
If, by the judgment appealed from, not all the questions to which
the decision of the Supreme Prize Court is to extend have been
settled, the matter may be referred back to the Prize Court, in so far
as a new hearing may be necessary.
VIII. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
Section 45.
The measures necessary for securing and maintaining the prize,
and for accommodating and feeding the members of the crew
detained, shall be taken by the Port Authority to which the prize
brought in has been dehvered. In this connection, the latter shall
comply with the requests of the Prize Office. The cash disburse-
ments thereby arising shall be refunded through the intermediary
of the Prize OfiBice.
Section 46.
Should the prize be liable to a considerable depreciation in value
or should its safe custody cause expenses not in proportion to its
value, the Prize Office, after hearing the parties concerned and the
Imperial Commissioner, shall order the pubUc sale of the prize and
the deposit of the proceeds from such sale. Should there be any
imminent danger, it will not be necessary to hear the parties referred
to. Should the Commissioner refuse his consent, the records shall be
immediately submitted, through his intermediary, to the Prize Court
for decision.
Section 47.
If the prize has been brought into a foreign port, the provisions
of Part V. and those of Sections 45 and 46, shall apply only in so far
as circumstances may premit.
War Documents. 407
In order to ascertain the actual facts in a preliminary manner,
the German Consuls shall, as soon as the prize has been delivered
to them, proceed with such investigations and obtain such evidence
as may not allow of any delay and be admissible according to the
laws in force for their official domicile; in this connection, the Con-
suls shall be entitled to take the evidence of witnesses and experts
on oath. Cash disbursements shall be refunded to them by the Prize
Office competent in accordance with Section 12.
Section 48.
The parties concerned may, at any stage of the proceedings,
make an application to the effect that the ship or the cargo shall be
given up against a deposit of their respective value. The application
may be granted only with the consent of the Imperial Commissioner.
As regards the respective decision, the Prize Court, or, if appeal
proceedings are pending, the Supreme Prize Court, shall be com-
petent.
Section 49.
Against the Decrees of the Prize Office and against those decisions
of the Prize Court not subject to an appeal in the first instance, any
person whose rights are thereby prejudiced, as well as the Imperial
Commissioner, shall be entitled to the legal remedy of appeal; the
resolutions and orders issued in accordance with Section 26, subsection
1, Sections 29, 30, 32, subsection 2, however, cannot be appealed
from. The Prize Court shall be competent to decide on appeals
against orders of the Prize Office and the Supreme Prize Court shall
be competent to decide on appeals against decisions of the Prize
Courts. The decisions pronounced by the Prize Court, acting as
appeal instance, are subject to a further appeal. Such appeal shall
be lodged with the court, the decision of which is impugned. In
urgent cases, it may also be lodged with the Court of Appeal.
The appeal is lodged by handing in a writ of complaint, in which
also new facts and proofs may be brought forward. If the Prize
Office, or the Prize Court, or the President whose decision is appealed
from, considers the complaint justified, redress shall be afforded;
otherwise the writ of complaint together with the records shall,
within three days, be submitted to the Court of Appeal through the
intermediary of the Imperial Commissioner.
By the lodging of the appeal, the execution of the judgment
appealed from shall not be stayed, unless the court which has pro-
nounced the said judgment or the Court of Appeal shall decree
otherwise.
The Court of Appeal may communicate the writ of complaint to
the party opposed to the Appellant in order that the latter may hand
in a written counter-plea; it may order investigations to be instituted
or institute such itself. The appeal shall be decided upon without
verbal proceedings after hearing the Imperial Commissioner. If
the appeal is deemed to be well-founded, the Court of Appeal shall,
at the same time, issue the decision necessary in the cause.
408 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Section 50.
Unless the Emperor disposes of a condemned prize for purposes
of warlike operations, such prize shall be placed at the disposal of
the Imperial Chancellor for other purposes of the Empire; The
ImperiaJ Chancellor shall be entitled to have the prize sold for account
of the Empire. The necessary measures for this purpose shall be taken
by the Imperial Chancellor.
Section 51.
As regards legal phraseology, sections 186-193 of the Law Regula-
tions shall correspondingly apply.
Applications not drawn up in the Gennan language shall not
be entitled to be taken into consideration.
Section 52.
The decisions pronounced in virtue of a verbal hearing shall be
published. Judgments as well as decisions and decrees not published
shall be officially served upon the parties concerned.
Section 53.
Execution of the judgments shall be admissible only after they
have acquired legal force. Judgments acquire legal force if they can-
not be further contested by the remedy of appeal.
Section 54.
The Regulations of the Code of Civil Proceedings respecting
official service shall correspondingly apply to the procedure to be
followed for service, in so far as this present Decree does not other-
wise determine or the special conditions of the proceedings of the Prize
Court make other steps necessary. The Regulations for service
in the Protectorates remain unaffected.
Documents to be sent to the Imperial Commissioner shall be
submitted to him in the original. If a legal period starts from the time
of service, the Commissioner shall note, on the original document,
the date on which it has been submitted.
Section 55.
The regulations of the Code of Penal proceedings shall corres-
pondingly apply to the examination of witnesses and experts and
to the other methods of taking evidence, with the exception, that,
as a rule, the witnesses and experts shall be sworn at the time of their
first examination.
Section 56.
All the judicial and administrative authorities within the territory
of the Empire and the German Protectorates, as well as the repre-
sentatives of the Empire abroad, shall comply, within the sphere of
their competency, with any requests of Prize Authorities and of the
War Documents. 409
Imperial Commissioner to perform certain acts by virtue of their office.
Sections 158-162, 166, and 167 of the Law Regulations shall correspond-
ingly apply to the legal assistance to be given by the Courts. The
German Consuls shall be entitled, for the purpose of complying with
the said requests, to examine witnesses and experts on oath.
Cash disbursements shall be refunded to the Authority applied
to by the Prize Authority making the respective request.
Section 57.
The proceedings in prize matters shall be exempt from fees and
stamp duties. No fees and stamp duties shall be charged by the
Authorities applied to.
In consideration of want of mutuality, the Imperial Chancellor
may order certain fees to be charged.
For covering the expenses the Claimant shall pay into the Court
an amount as security for costs which shall be determined by the
Court; this amount may subsequently be increased.
The persons taking part in prize matters shall be paid out of
Imperial Funds daily allowances and travelling expenses for services
rendered outside their usual place of residence, the amount of which
shall be fixed by the Imperial Chancellor.
Receipts and expenditure in prize matters shall be for account
of the Empire.
Section 58.
The Imperial Chancellor shall be authorised to issue Adminis-
trative Regulations in pursuance of this Ordinance.
The functions assigned by this Ordinance to the Imperial Chancel-
lor, with the exception of those referred to in section 50, shall be exer-
cised in his representation by the Imperial Ministry of Justice.
In witness whereof Our hand and the Imperial Seal hereunto
affixed.
Given at Achilleion the 15th day of April, 1911.
(L.S.) WILHELM I.R.
V. BETHMANN HOLLWEG.
No. 4430. — Decree with respect to the Commencenient of the
Jurisdiction of Prize Courts and the Seats of Prize
Courts, dated 3rd August, 1914.
We Wilhelm, by the Grace of God, German Emperor, King of
Prussia, etc.,
order, in virtue of section 3 of the Prize Court Ordinance, dated 15th
April, 1911, in the name of the Empire, as follows: —
Section 1.
The jurisdiction of Prize Courts and the functions of Prize Courts
and Prize Offices shall commence on the 4th August, 1914.
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Section 2.
Two Prize Courts shall be established, of which one shall have
its seat in Hamburg and the other in Kiel.
The Prize Offices on the German coast of the North Sea and in
the German Protectorates shall be subordinate to the Prize Court in
Hamburg.
The Prize Offices on the German coast of the Baltic shall be
subordinate to the Prize Court in Kiel.
In witness whereof, Our hand and the Imperial Seal hereunto
affixed.
Given at the Castle in Berlin, the 3rd August, 1914.
(L.S.) WILHELM.
V. BETHMANN HOLLWEG.
No, 4431. — Administrative Regulations in pursuance of the Prize
Court Ordinance of 15th April, 1911, dated 3rd August,
1914.
In pursuance of Sections 4, 8, 11, 12 (subsection 2), 57 (subsection
4), and 58 of the Prize Court Ordinance dated 15th April, 1911, I
hereby order as follows: —
I PRIZE OFFICES.
Section 1.
Prize Offices shall be estabUshed : —
In Danzig for the districts of the Marine Boards in Konigs-
berg and Danzig.
In SwiNEMUNDE for the districts of the MarineBoards in Stettin
and Stralsund.
In Kiel for the districts of the Marine Boards in Rostock,
Liibeck, and Flensburg, including the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal.
In Hamburg for the districts of the Marine Boards in Tonning,
Hamburg, and Bremerhaven, including the Island of Heligo-
land and the Weser, as well as for the prizes brought into
foreign ports.
In Wilhelmshaven for the district of the Marine Board in
Brake.
In Emden for the district of the Marine Board in Emden.
In DuALA for the Protectorates of Togo and the Cameroons.
In LtJDERiTZBUCHT for the Protectorate of German South- West
Africa.
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In Daressalam for the Protectorate of German East Africa.
In Abia for the Protectorate of Samoa.
In Rabaul for the Protectorate of German New Guinea,
including the island groups of the Caroline, Palau, and
Marianne Islands, as well as of the Marshall, Brown, and
Providence Islands.
In TsiNGTAU for the Protectorate of Kiaochau.
Section 2.
The necessary staffs of the Office and Registry and the sub-
ordinate staffs shall be furnished by that authority to which the Prize
Official belongs.
Section 3.
The Prize Offices shall proceed in accordance with Sections
14-19, 21, and 23 of the Prize Court Ordinance.
For every prize brought into the district of a Prize Office, the
latter shall establish special records. If, after delivery of the records
to the Imperial Commissioner, further proceedings should take place
in the same prize cause at the Prize Office, supplementary records
shall be estabUshed, which, after having been dealt with, shall also
be delivered to the Commissioner.
Section 4.
Orders of the Prize Office shall be signed by the Prize Official
and also be provided with the official seal of the Prize Office, in so
far as they are served upon a party interested, or issued in inter-
communication with other authorities.
Section 5.
The costs arising out of the proceedings before the Prize Office
shall be advanced by the Pay Office of that Authority to which the
Prize Official belongs, subject to subsequent repayment by the
Imperial Treasury.
If special expenses are incurred in consequence of the bringing
in, safe custody, and repair of the prize, or of the maintenance of her
crew, such expenses shall be advanced in the first instance by the Port
Authority, and the respective vouchers shall be sent to the Prize
Office. The Prize Office shall certify that the said expenses have
been incurred in the preliminary Prize Court proceedings, and shall
send the vouchers, together with the certificate and the application
for payment, to the competent Royal Prussian Chief Customs
Office, which, in its turn, shall settle accounts with the Principal
Treasury Office. The following Offices are competent in this
connection : —
For the Prize Office in Danzig, the Chief Customs Office in
the said city.
For the Prize Office in Swinemunde, the Chief Customs Office
in Stettin.
412 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
For the Prize Office in Kiel, the Chief Customs Office in Altona.
For the Prize Offices in Wilhehnshaven and Emden, the Chief
Customs Office in Hanover.
Costs incurred by the Prize Office and the Port Authority in
Hamburg shall be refunded, in the first instance, by the Chief
Treasury Office in Hamburg, which, in its turn, shall be repaid out
of Imperial Funds.
As regards the costs incurred by the Prize Offices and Port
Authorities in the Protectorates, the regulations already issued
shall apply.
Section 6.
Every expenditure incurred shall be noted by the Prize Office
in a Cash Book under a consecutive number and entered on the
prize records in question under the number of the said Cash Book.
The special expenses notified by the Port Authority shall also be
entered on the prize records.
Section 7.
If a prize is sold by pubhc auction within the territory of the
Empire, in accordance with Section 46 of the Prize Court Ordinance,
the Prize Office shall deposit the respective proceeds, for account
of the party concerned, with the competent Chief Customs Office,
and, in Hamburg, with the Chief Treasury Office.
II. PRIZE COURTS.
Section 8.
The President of the Prize Court in Hamburg shall be sworn
in by the President of the Committee of the Senate for the Judicial
Adnainistration in Hamburg, and the President of the Prize Court
in Kiel by the President of the Supreme Provincial Court in that
city.
Section 9.
The staffs of the Office and Registry and the subordinate stafif,
as well as the office premises and the office requirements for the Prize
Court in Hamburg, shall be furnished by the President of the
Hanseatic Supreme Court of Justice, and for the Prize Court in Kiel,
by the President of the Supreme Provincial Court in that City.
Section 10.
The President of the Prize Court shall direct and superintend
the proceedings.
He shall summon the members of the Prize Court, and, as far
as required, their substitutes, for attending the proceedings.
War Documents. 413
He shall swear in the members of the Prize Court at the
coimnencement of the first sitting in which they take part (Section
10, subsections 3 and 4 of the Prize Court Ordinance).
He shall swear in the Keeper of Minutes (Section 34 of the said
Ordinance.)
Section 11.
Special records shall be established with respect to every prize
in connection with which proceedings may take place before the
Prize Court. The records kept by the Prize Office with respect to
the identical prize may be continued. The records established
and continued shall be entered in a Register.
Section 12.
Orders with respect to the conduct of the proceedings, made apart
from the verbal hearing, shall be issued by the President.
Section 13.
The President shall appoint a Reporter for every prize cause.
Section 14.
Before any decision is given the President shall afford to the
Imperial Commissioner an opportunity for expressing his views.
Section 15.
In cases, in which the Prize Court is charged with the functions
of the Prize Office in accordance with Section 22 (Prize Court
Ordinance), the President may appoint a member of the Court for the
exercise of the said functions.
Section 16.
Summonses, communications to parties and Authorities, letters
of application and written instructions referring to the proceedings
shall be signed by the President; in so far as these are not kept with
the records, they shall be stamped with the official seal of the Prize
Court.
Minutes shall be signed by the President, in conjunction with the
Keeper of Minutes.
Judgments shall be signed by the President and an assessor
versed in law (Section 38 of the Prize Court Ordinance).
Copies of the judgments shall be certified by the President and
the Keeper of Minutes and shall be provided with the official seal;
they shall commence with the introductory formula: " In the name
of the Empire."
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Section 17.
The grounds for the judgment shall be essentially established by
the Prize Court during the deliberations. They shall be reproduced
in a concise form when drawing up the judgment in writing. If any
objection is raised against the draft submitted, and such objection is
not met by the person having drawn up the judgment altering, or
consenting to have altered, the draft, a decision of the Prize Court
on the point in question shall be obtained.
Section 18.
Of all judgments a copy shall be sent to the Imperial Ministry of
Justice, even if no appeal against such judgments has been lodged.
Section 19.
The costs incurred by a Prize Court shall be advanced for account
of the Empire by the Office of the Supreme Provincial Court at whose
seat the Prize Court is sitting.
Section 20.
Every expenditure of the Prize Court shall be entered under a
consecutive number in a special Cash Book. The amount disbursed
shall be noted on the records to which it refers, under the respective
number of the Cash Book. If a Claimant has been ordered to pay
the costs (Section 37, subsection 2 of the Prize Court Ordinance), or
if a vessel, which has conveyed contraband of war, has been ordered to
bear the costs of the proceedings (Section 37, subsection 4 of the said
Ordinance), the Prize Court shall fix the amount of costs and cause the
amount not covered by the sum deposited as securi;ty for costs
(Section 57, subsection 3, of the Prize Court Ordinance), to be collected
by making a request to this effect to the competent authority, if the
collection is to be effected in the country itself, and otherwise to the
Foreign Office through the intermediary of the Imperial Ministry of
Justice.
Section 21.
Fees and amounts deposited as security for costs received by the
Prize Court, in accordance with Section 57, subsections 2 and 3 of the
Prize Court Ordinance, shall be received for accoimt of the Office of
the Supreme Provincial Court to which the Prize Court is attached.
If a security is deposited for a prize delivered up or released in
accordance with Section 21, subsection 2, Section 25, subsection 1, and
Section 48 of the Prize Court Ordinance, the moneys received shall be
paid into the competent Provincial Treasury Office for provisional
safe custody. In this connection, the Hamburg Chief Treasury Office
shall be competent as regards the Prize Court in Hamburg, and the
Royal Prussian Chief Customs Office in Altona, as regards the Prize
Court in Kiel.
War Documents. 415
III. SUPREME PRIZE COURT.
Section 22.
The staffs of the Office and Registry and the subordinate staff, as
well as the necessary premises and office requirements for the Supreme
Prize Court shall be furnished by the Imperial Ministry of Justice.
Section 23.
The President of the Supreme Prize Court shall direct and super-
intend the proceedings.
In the event of his being prevented from attending ,he shall be
represented by an Assessor to be designated by the Secretary of State
of the Ministry of Justice.
Section 24.
The President summons the members of the Supreme Prize
Court and, as far as necessary, their substitutes, to attend the pro-
ceedings.
He shall swear in the members of the Supreme Prize Court
at the commencement of the first sitting at which they attend (Section
10, subsections 3 and 4 of the Prize Court Ordinance).
He shall swear in the Keeper of Minutes (Section 34 of the said
Ordinance).
Section 25.
Special records shall be established for every prize, in connection
with which proceedings take place before the Supreme Prize Court.
The records kept by the Prize Court with respect to the identical
prize may be continued. The records established and continued
shall be entered in a register.
Section 26.
Every matter lodged with the Supreme Prize Court, without the
intermediary of the Imperial Commissioner, shall be submitted to the
latter in the first instance for an expression of his opinion.
Section 27.
Orders in connection with the conduct of the proceedings, made
apart from the verbal hearing, shall be issued by the President.
Section 28.
The President shall appoint for every prize matter one first and
one second Reporter. When selecting the First Reporter, the
Assessors versed in law shall be considered in the first instance.
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Section 29.
Previous to any decision of the Supreme Prize Court being given,
the Imperial Commissioner shall be heard.
Section 30.
Summonses, communications to parties and authorities, letters
of apphcation and written instructions referring to the proceedings
shall be signed by the President; in so far as they are not kept with the
records, they shall be provided with the official seal of the Supreme
Prize Court.
Minutes shall be signed by the President in conjunction with
the Keeper of Minutes.
Judgments shall be signed by the President and the First Reporter
or, in the event of the latter being prevented from attending, another
Assessor versed in law, who has taken part in the judgment.
Copies of the judgments shall be certified by the President and
the Keeper of Minutes and be provided with the ofiicial seal; they
shall commence with the introductory formula: "In the name of
''the Empire."
Section 31.
The grounds for the judgment shall be essentially estabUshed
by the Supreme Prize Court during the deliberations. They shall
be reproduced in a concise form, when drawing up the judgment in
writing. The President shall examine the draft. If any objection
is raised against the wording and if such objection is not met by the
person having drawn up the judgment altering or consenting to have
altered the draft, a decision of the Supreme Prize Court on the point
in question shall be obtained.
Section 32.
Of all the decisions given by the Supreme Prize Court upon
appeals or complaints, the original documents shall be retained and
filed in a collective volume.
After the matter has been settled, the records, together with a
certified copy of the judgment, shall be returned to the competent
Prize Court through the Imperial Commissioner.
Section 33.
The costs incurred by the Supreme Prize Court shall be advanced
by the Imperial Ministry of Justice, and be refunded by the Principal
Treasury Office of the Empire.
Every expenditure of the Supreme Prize Court shall be entered
under a consecutive number in a Special Cash Book. The amount
disbursed shall be noted on the records to which it refers, under the
respective number of the Cash Book.
War Documents. 417
Section 34.
Fees and amounts deposited as security for costs, received by
the Supreme Prize Court in accordance with Section 57, subsections 2
and 3, shall be received on account of the Office of the Imperial
Ministry of Justice.
If, upon resolution of the Supreme Prize Court, a prize is dehvered
up against the deposit of its value (Section 48 of the Prize Court
Ordinance) the moneys received shall be paid into that Provincial
Treasury Office which is competent for the prize matter in question
(Section 21, subsection 2) for provisional safe custody.
IV. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
Section 35.
The witnesses and experts examined in prize matters shall be
paid fees and expenses in the same manner as in proceedings before
the ordinary Courts.
Section 36.
The members of the Supreme Prize Court and of the Prize
Courts shall receive, when exercising their official functions outside
their ordinary place of residence daily allowances and travelling
expenses, in accordance with the provisions of the Decree with
respect to daily allowances, travelling expenses, and expenses of
transfer of Imperial officials, as expressed in the text of the Notification
dated 8th September 1910 (''Reichs-Gesetzblatt," p. 993) and the
Administrative Regulations, dated 29th September 1910 (''Reichs-
Gesetzblatt," p. 1071). The amount of daily allowances and
travelling expenses is determined by the rates in force for the officials
referred to in Section 1, under III. of the former Decree.
The other officials employed by the Prize Authorities, when
exercising their official functions outside their usual place of
residence, shall receive daily allowances and travelling expenses
in accordance with the rules governing their services at the Chief
Office.
The Imperial Commissioners shall receive daily allowances
and travelling expenses in accordance with the rules in force for
Naval Officers on active service of the same rank.
THE IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR.
(In representation LISCO).
Berlin, the 3rd August 1914.
418 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Appendix. German Original of Amendment dated 26th March,
1915, to Prize Court Regulations of 15th April, 1911.
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(L. S.) 2Bil^eIm.
toon S3etf?mann ^ollhjcg.
No. 51.
Austro-Hungarian Naval Prize Court Regulations and Supplement
to the Service Regulations of the Austro-Hungarian Navy.
(International Law on Maritime and Land War.)
No. 37, 1914.
Vienna, 9th December.
GAZETTE OF GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR THE
I. & R. WAR NAVY.
General Regulations of the 2nd December 1914.
2f^ No. 5292.
M.S.
No. 193. His Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesty has been
ReipfitttioM. pleased to approve, by Royal Decree of 28th November
1914, the following Prize Court Rules and their publication.
For the Chief of the I. & R. War Ministry,
Naval Section,
(Signed) v. KAILER,
Vice Admiral.
War Documents. 419
PRIZE COURT REGULATIONS.
(Approved by Decreb op H.M. dated 28th Notembbr 1914.)
Section 1.
A Prize Court of first instance in Pola and a Superior Prize
Court acting as a Court of second instance at the seat of the I. & R.
War Ministry, Naval Section, are constituted for giving decisions with
respect to enemy and suspected ships and their cargoes, captured
during this war by the I. & R. warships.
Section 2.
The Prize Court of first instance shall consist of a Rear-Admiral
or Captain of the Navy, acting as President, and of two officers of
the Naval Judicial Service, one of whom acts as Clerk of the Court,
and its decisions are arrived at by a majority of votes. For instituting
proceedings, the President must form a Prize Investigation Committee,
elected from amongst members of the I. & R. Naval Administra-
tion. This Committee, of which one member acts as Director of
Investigations, is entitled to examine experts from amongst persons
versed in questions of international trade. It must take all
necessary measures with respect to the ship, the cargo, and the
crew in the interest of the parties concerned (see § 4, subsection 2),
and for the purpose of facilitating the investigation before judgment
is pronounced, must submit to the Prize Court the records of the
investigation when ready for consideration and must execute the
judgments of the Court (see § 9.).
Section 3.
The Superior Prize Court shall consist of a flag officer of superior
rank as President; two officers of superior rank from the Naval
Judicial Service, one of whom shall act as reserve member of the Court
(Referent = reporter), and of one official each from the Ministry for
Foreign Affairs and the Austrian and Hungarian Ministries of Com-
merce, versed in law. It shall decide, in the second and last instance
on appeals lodged against the judgments of the Prize Court of first
instance. In the case of an equality of votes, the President has a
casting vote.
Section 4.
Captured enemy or suspected ships shall, as a rule, be brought
into the naval port of Pola. The Commander of the capturing man-
of-war or the Prize Officer must notify immediately the arrival of the
vessel to the President of the Prize Investigation Committee (Director
of Investigations). The Director of Investigations shall open the
sealed packet containing the ship's papers in the presence of the
Commander or of the Prize Officer and of the Master of the captured
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ship, take without delay the evidence of the Commander (Prize
Officer) with regard to all the important circumstances concerning the
stoppage and capture, of which evidence Minutes shall be drawn up,
and shall examine the Master of the captured ship, who shall be
considered as representative of such of the other parties interested in
ship and cargo, as may not have come forward and proved their
identity.
In like manner, he shall take, as far as may appear necessary, the
evidence of the crew who have co-operated in the capture or conduct
of the prize; and, in any case, that of all the crew of the captured ship
and, if circimistances make it desirable, of the passengers; and shall
not permit the Master or the crew to communicate with the land until
such examination has taken place, and then only if there is no objection
to this being done.
Witnesses called by the Court shall attend the examination of the
Master, the crew, and the experts, and subsequently the view, which
witnesses shall also sign the Minutes of the proceedings.
The Prize Investigation Committee shall, as soon as possible,
take over the captured ship, and cause an inventory of the ship
and the cargo to be drawn up by experts, and, if necessary, take all
such steps, in agreement with the Naval (MiUtary) local authority, as
may be required for securing the ship and cargo and for providing for
and guarding the crew.
Section 5.
The Director of Investigations shall, with the greatest possible
expedition, take the necessary steps in order that the facts of the case
may be fully cleared up and shall, in his official acts, safeguard, with
the same care, the interests of both the capturing and the captured
ships.
The rights of the captor shall be represented, in the pubUc interest,
by a representative of the Navy appointed by the Commander-in-Chief
who shall formulate a definite claim for the condemnation of the
prize.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the Director of Investi-
gations shall grant permission to all the parties concerned to inspect
the records, and request them to declare whether they have anything
further to bring forward for safeguarding their rights. Thereupon the
representatives of the Navy and of the opposite party shall hand in
their pleadings in writing, or have such recorded by minutes, and unless
the Investigation Committee considers it necessary to supplement the
records, these shall then be submitted to the Prize Court of the first
instance, with an introductory statement.
Section 6.
The following matters shall be reserved for the decision of the
Prize Investigation Committee: —
(1) The appointment of curators for the parties interested in the
ship or cargo.
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(2) The unloading of the ship, the sale of the cargo, and the
deposit of the produce. The sale is admissible only if all the
parties concerned agree, or if it should be absolutely necessary
in order to save the cargo from imminent deterioration.
(3) The release of a ship, found to be free from suspicion, and
of its cargo when not coming within the purview of prize.
(4) All questions respecting the crew and the passengers.
(5) The decision as to complaints against official acts of the
Director of Investigations.
The decisions of the Prize Investigation Committee are not
confined to any particular course of legal procedure. The Prize
Court of first instance, when giving its judgment, shall simultaneously
decide on any possible complaints.
Section 7.
The Prize Court of first instance may order the records submitted
to it by the Prize Investigation Committee to be completed, and may
in particular, grant permission to the parties concerned to bring for-
ward further evidence, and, for this purpose, return the records to
the Prize Investigation Committee,
The Prize Court of first instance shall pronounce in its judgment
whether the ship and cargo, or any part of the cargo, shall be considered
as lawful prize. It shall further issue the necessary orders respecting
the ship, cargo, and crew, and fix, in the case of the release of a ship
having had contraband on board, the amount of the costs which have
arisen from the Prize Proceedings and of the maintenance of the
ship and cargo during investigation.
When giving judgment, the laws and regulations in force, existing
international agreements which may bear on the subject, and the
generally recognized principles of International law, are to be used as
a guide. The verdict of the Court shall be supported by a reasoned
judgment which shall contain a statement as to possible legal remedies.
A copy of the judgment shall be furnished to all those parties
concerned who have named a person authorized to accept service of
process at the seat of the Prize Court, as well as to the I. & R. War
Ministry, Naval Section, on behalf of the captor; and steps shall be
taken also for the immediate publication of the judgment in the Gazette
of General Regulations for the I. & R. War Navy.
Section 8.
If, within 30 days after the publication in the Gazette of General
Regulations for the I. and R. War Navy, no appeal in writing against
the judgment (which appeal must contain the respective legal argu-
ments), has been lodged with the Prize Court of the first instance
by any of the parties concerned, the judgment shall acquire legal
force, whereupon all the records shall be sent to the Prize Investiga-
tion Committee for the purpose of executing the judgment.
If an appeal is lodged, those parties who might be prejudiced
by a modification of the judgment shall be at liberty to inspect the
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documents of appeal with the President of the Prize Court of the first
instance within 14 days from the expiration of the period for appeal,
and to lodge counter-pleadings in writing within the said 14 days.
After the expiration of the said 14 days, the Prize Court of the
first instance shall send the documents received, together with the
records of the investigation, to the Superior Prize Court, and notify
this fact to the Prize Investigation Committee.
With respect to the form and publication of the judgment of the
Superior Prize Court, the regulations of Section 7, subsections 2 and
3, shall apply.
After the judgment has been pronounced, the records shall be
sent to the Prize Court of the first instance, for the purpose of giving
the necessary notification to the parties and to the Prize Investigation
Committee.
Section 9.
If the ship or the entire cargo or a portion of the latter are declared
to be a proper prize, the Prize Investigation Committee shall request
instructions from the Naval Commanders' Office.
If the ship or cargo are not declared to be a proper prize, the
Prize Investigation Committee shall cause the release and restitution
of the same to the persons thereto entitled, either with or without
deduction of the expenses, according to the directions contained ia
the judgment of the Prize Court.
War Documents, 423
Supplement to the Service Regulations of the I. & R. Navy.
(International Law on Maritime and Land War.) (Approved
by Decision of H.M. of the 2nd May 1913.)
TABLB OF CONTENTS.
PAOB
Introduction 425
Chapter.
1. Commencement of the war 426
PART I.— LAW ON MARITIME WAR.
2. Merchant ships converted into warshipa 425
3' Enemy and neutral character of the ships; change of flag- • • •_ 426
4. Enemy merchant ships and goods at the outbreak of hostilities 427
5. Detention (capture) and confiscation (condemnation) of neutral ships;
treatment of their cargo and of the goods of the captain and the owner
of the ships 428
6. Exemption from capture of certain enemy ships 430
7. Destruction of neutral prizes 430
8. Crews of captured enemy merchant ships 432
9. Persons belonging to the armed forces of the enemy on a neutral ship. . . 432
10. Enemy and neutral postal correspondence 432
11. Enemy and neutral character of goods 433
12. Articles of contraband of war 433
13. Capture and confiscation of contraband of war 436
14. Laying of submarine automatic contact mines 437
15. Prohibition of the use of certain means of combat in maritime war 438
16. Submarine cables 439
17. Telegraphs and wireless telegraphy 439
18. Bombardments by naval forces 439
19. Blockade in time of war 440
20. Geneva Convention applied to maritime war 443
21. Rights and duties of Neutrals in case of maritime war 446
22. Convoy 450
23. Compensation for damages 451
PART II.— LAW OF WAR ON LAND.
A.— LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND.
24. General Provisions. 451
B.— REGULATIONS RESPECTING THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS
OF WAR ON LAND.
DrVTBION I.
Of Belligerents —
25. Character of belligerent 451
26. Prisoners of war 452
27. Of the Sick and Wounded 455
Division II.
Chapter.
Of Hostilities —
28. Means of injuring the enemy, sieges and bombardments 455
29. Of Spies 456
30. Of bearers of flags of truce 457
31. Of Capitulations. 457
32. Of Armistice 458
Division III.
33. Of the Military Authority in occupied enemy territory 458
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C— AGREEMENT FOR AMELIORATING THE CONDITION OF
THE WOUNDED AND SICK WITH ARMIES IN THE FIELD.
Chapter. Page.
34. Of the Wounded and Sick 460
35. Medical Units and Establishments 461
36. Of the Staff 462
37. Of the Material 463
38. Of the Transport of Wounded and Sick 463
39. Of Distinctive Signs 464
D.— RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEUTRAL POWERS AND
PERSONS IN CASE OF WAR ON LAND.
40. Of the Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers 466
41. Of Belligerents, interned, or tended when wounded, in neutral countries. 466
42. Of Neutral Persons 467
43. Of Railway Material 468
ANNEX.
Doeaments of Austro-Hunguian and Foreign Maritime Merchant Ships 468
War Documents. 425
INTRODUCTION.
By agreements between the Commercial and Maritime
Countries most concerned, including the Austro-Hungarian
Monarchy, a large number of questions with respect to
International Law on Maritime War have been regulated,
and the laws and usages of Land War have been fixed.
The provisions of International Law on War, in so far as
such have been fixed by agreements, are hereby published,
so that they may be observed in the event of war.
If necessary, regulations varying the same will be issued.
Chapter L — Commencement of the War.
1. Hostilities may not commence without a previous conventio*
unequivocal intimation, which is to take the form either of Q°^lf ^^^
a Declaration of War indicating reasons or of an ultimatum Hague Peaoe
with a conditional declaration of war. St l^''^'*'*
2. The existence of a state of war must be notified Art. 2.
immediately to the Neutral Powers and, as far as the latter
are concerned, will take effect only after receipt by them of a
notification which may even be made by telegram. Never-
theless, Neutral Powers should not rely on the non-receipt
of the notification, if it is beyond doubt that they are, in
fact, aware of the existence of a state of war.
PART I.— LAW ON MARITIME WAR.
Chapter 2. — Merchant Ships converted into Warships.
3. No merchant ship converted into a warship can have Convention
the rights and obligations connected with this character ^^- ^^*^®
unless she is placed under the direct command and Art. 1.
immediate control and responsibility of the Power, the flag
of which she flies.
4. Merchant ships converted into warships must bear Art. 2.
the external marks of the warships of their own nationaUty.
•This will be designated hereinafter as 2nd H.P.C.
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^^- 3- 5. The Commander must be in the service of the State
and must be duly commissioned by the competent Authority.
His name must figure in the list of Officers of the Navy.
Art. 4. 6. The crew must be subject to the rules of miUtary
discipHne.
Art. 6. T", Every merchant ship converted into a warship is
bound to observe, in its operations, the laws and usages of
war.
Art. 6. 8. Any beUigerent who converts a merchant ship into a
warship must announce this conversion as soon as possible in
the list of the ships of his Navy.
Chapter 3. — Enemy and Neutral Character op th«
Ships; Change of Flag.
Art. 57 of the 9. Subject to the provisions respecting the change of
of^L^ndo'°of flag, the neutral or enemy character of a ship is determined
1909.* by the flag which she is entitled to fly.
The case, where a neutral ship engages in a trade which
is closed to it in times of peace, is outside the scope of and is
in no way touched by this rule.
Art. 55 lO. The transfer of an enemy ship to a neutral flag,
p. ofL. effected before the commencement of hostilities, is valid,
unless it has been proved that the transfer was made with
the intention to evade the consequences attached to the
character of an enemy ship. The presumption, however,
is in favour of nulUty, if the deed of transfer is not on board
and if the ship has only lost the nationality of the belUgerent
for a period of less than 60 days previous to the commence-
ment of hostihties; but proof to the contrary is admissible.
The presumption of the validity of a transfer, which has
been brought about at a time more than 30 days previous
to the conomencement of hostilities, is absolute, if such
transfer is unconditional and complete and complies with
the laws of the countries concerned, and if there results
therefrom that neither the control of the ship nor the profits
from its use remain in the same hands as before the transfer.
The seizure of the ship, however, cannot give rise to com-
pensation for damages if she has lost the nationality of the
belligerent for a period of less than 60 days previous to the
commencement of hostilities, and if the deed of transfer is
not on board.
Art. 5« 11. The transfer of an enemy ship to a neutral flag,
D. of L. effected after the commencement of hostihties, is void, unless
This will be designated hereinafter ae D. of L.
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it is proved that such transfer was not brought about with
the intention to evade the consequences attached to the
character of an enemy ship.
There is, however, an inebuttable presumption in favour
of nuUity ! —
(1) if the transfer has been made while the ship was on a
voyage or in a blockaded port;
(2) if a right of re-purchase or reversion has been reserved ;
(3) if those conditions, on which the right to fly the flag
depends according to the law of the country whose
flag the ship carries, have not been fulfilled.
Chapter 4. — Enemy Merchant Ships and Goods at the
Outbreak of Hostilities.
12. When a merchant ship belonging to one of the Convention
belligerent Powers is in an enemy port at the commencement 2nd H^p.cf
of hostilities, it is desirable that she should be allowed to a^*- ^■
depart freely, either immediately or after the expiration of
a reasonable term of grace and after she has been provided
with a pass to reach her port of destination direct or another
port designated for her. The same shall apply to a ship
which has left her last port of departure previous to the
commencement of the war and enters an enemy port without
having any knowledge of existing hostilities.
13. A merchant ship, which, in consequence of circum- Art. 2.
stances oi force majeure, has not been able to leave an enemy
port within the period referred to in the preceding paragraph
or which has not been allowed to depart, may not be
confiscated.
The belligerent is only allowed either to detain her, with
the obligation to return her after the war without com-
pensation, or to requisition her on payment of compensation.
14. Enemy merchant ships which have left their last Art. 3.
port of departure previous to the commencement of the war
and are encountered at sea while unaware of the outbreak
of hostilities, may not be confiscated. They are merely
liable to be detained, on condition that they will be returned
after the war without compensation, or may be requisitioned
or even destroyed subject to the payment of compensation,
and with the obligation to provide for the safety of th
persons on board and the preservation of the ship's papers.*
As soon as such ships have touched at a port of their own
country or at a neutral port they become subject to the laws
and customs of maritime war.
*8e€ Annex, p. 52.
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Art. 4. 15. Enemy goods (except contraband, see Chapter 12)
which are on board ships referred to in §§12 and 13 are also
liable to be detained and restored after the war without
compensation, or to be requisitioned against compensation
either together with the ships or separately.
The same rule shall apply to goods on board ships referred
to in § 14.
Art. 5. 16. The provisions of §§ 12 to 15 do not apply to those
merchant sTiips the construction of which makes it apparent
that they are intended to be converted into warships.
Chapter 5. — Detention (Capture) and Confiscation
(Condemnation) op Neutral Ships; Treatment of
THEIR Cargo and of the Goods op the Captain and
the Owner op the Ships.
(a) Resistance to Search.
D^J^L ^^' Fo^^ibl® resistance to the legitimate exercise of the
right of stoppage, search or capture involves in all cases the
confiscation of the ship. The cargo is subject to the same
treatment as would be given to the cargo of an enemy ship ;
the goods belonging to the captain or to the owner of the
ship will be considered as enemy goods.
(b) Carrying Contraband.
Art. 37 18. If a ship carries goods which are hable to seizure as
^■°^^* absolute or conditional contraband (Chapter 12 and 13),
she may be captured on the high seas or in the territorial
waters of the belligerent throughout the whole of her voyage,
even if she has the intention of touching at an intermediate
port before reaching her enemy destination.
Art. 38 19. Capture cannot take place on the ground of a ship
^' °' ^' having previously carried contraband, which carriage had
then already been completed.
^"■'ir*? ^^« I* ^s permissible to confiscate a ship carrying con-
traband if such contraband amounts to more than half the
cargo, as regards value, weight, cubic contents or freight.
D. of L
D^*o*L ^^* ^^ ^ ^^^P carrying contraband is released, the costs
accruing to the capturing belligerent Power in consequence
of the proceedings before the National Prize Courts and of
the preservation of ship and cargo during the said pro-
ceedings shall be at the charge of the ship.
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22. Goods on board the said ship belonging to the owner Art. 42
of the contraband are subject to confiscation. ^" °^ ^'
23. If a ship is encountered at sea while unaware of the Art. 43
existence of hostilities or of the declaration of contraband ^' °* ^'
applicable to her cargo, the articles of contraband may be
confiscated only subject to compensation; the ship and the
remainder of the cargo are exempt from confiscation and
from the costs provided for in § 21. The same rule applies
if the captain has obtained knowledge of the commencement
of hostilities or of the declaration as to contraband, but has
not yet been in a position to discharge the contraband
goods. Knowledge of the existence of a state of war or of
the declaration with respect to contraband is presumed if
the ship has left a neutral port after the expiration of a
reasonable period from the date on which the commence-
ment of hostilities or the declaration with respect to con-
traband was notified to the Power to which the said port
belongs. Knowledge of the existence of a state of war is
also presumed if the ship has left an enemy port after
hostilities have commenced.
24. A ship, which has been stopped by reason of con- Art. 44
traband and which, in view of the proportion of contraband ^' °^ ^'
on board {see § 20), is not subject to confiscation, may,
according to circumstances, be allowed to continue her
voyage, if the captain is prepared to dehver the contraband
to the ship of the belligerent.
The delivery of the contraband shall be entered by the
capturing warship in the log* of the ship detained; the
captain of the said ship shall deliver to the capturing warship
certified copies of all relevant papers.
The capturing warship is entitled to destroy the con-
traband thus delivered to her.
(c) Unneutral Service.
25. A neutral ship will be confiscated and will be Art. 45
generally subject to the same treatment which a neutral '^ '
ship, liable to confiscation by reason of conveying contra-
band of war, would receive: —
(1) if she is on a voyage specially for the purpose of con-
veying individuals who are embodied in the armed
forces of the enemy, or with a view to transmitting
intelligence in the interest of the enemy;
(2) if, to the knowledge of the owner, the charterer or
the captain she conveys a military detachment of
the enemy, or one or more persons who, during the
voyage, directly assists the operations of the enemy.
*See Annex to p. 52.
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In the cases specified under the above subsections (1)
and (2), the goods belonging to the owner of the ship are
also liable to confiscation. The provisions of this article
shall not apply if the ship, at the time when she is encount-
ered on the high seas, has no knowledge of the hostilities,
or if the captain, although having knowledge of the out-
break of hostilities, has not had an opportunity to disem-
bark the persons conveyed. It is presumed that the ship
has knowledge of the existence of a state of war if she has
left an enemy port after the outbreak of hostilities, or a
neutral port after the expiration of a reasonable period from
the date on which the outbreak of the hostilities was notified
to the Power to which such port belongs.
D^o*L 26. A neutral ship will be confiscated and will be gener-
ally subject to the treatment which she would experience
if she were an enemy merchant ship —
(1) if she takes a direct part in the hostihties;
(2) if she is under the connmand or control of an agent
placed on board by the enemy Government ;
(3) if she has been chartered by the enemy Government ;
(4) if, at the moment of being stopped, she is intended
exclusively for the conveyance of enemy troops or
for the transmission of intelligence in the interest
of the enemy.
In the cases referred to in this Article, goods belonging to
the owner of the ship are also liable to confiscation.
(d) Violation of Blockade.
The provisions referring to the seizure of a ship by reason
of violation of blockade are contained in §§ 95 to 102.
Chapter 6. — Exemption From Capture of Certain
Enemy Ships.
CoDTention 27, Vesscls cxclusivcly employed in coast fisheries or
2i^" H.p.c.^ serving for small local navigation, as well as their appUances,
^^- 3- rigging, tackle and cargo, are exempt from capture.
This exemption ceases to be appUcable as soon as they take
any part whatsoever in hostilities.
The harmless character of the said vessels shall not be
taken advantage of in order to use them for military pur-
poses while preserving their peaceful appearance.
Art. 4. 28. Ships entrusted with rehgious, scientific, or philan-
thropic missions are also exempt from capture.
Chapter 7. — Destruction op Neutral Prizes.
^•48 29. A neutral ship which has been seized may not be
destroyed by the capturing belligerent Power but must be
War Documents. 431
taken into a port where a proper decision can be taken with
regard to the legality of the capture.
30. As an exemption, a neutral ship, captured by a ship Art. 49
of the beUigerents, which would be liable to confiscation, may ' ° "
be destroyed, if the observance of § 29 would expose the
warship to any danger or might make doubtful the success
of the operations in which she is engaged at the time.
31. Before the ship is destroyed, all persons on board Art. 50
must be placed in safety and all the ship's papers,* and other ^' ° ^'
documents, which, in the opinion of the parties concerned,
may be relevant for the purpose of deciding on the validity
of the capture, must be taken on board the warship.
32. The capturing belhgerent Power, which has destroy- Art. 51
ed a neutral vessel, must, previous to any decision respecting ^- ^' ^•
the legality of capture, clearly establish that it has only
acted in the face of an exceptional necessity of the nature
contemplated in § 30. If it fails to bring such proof, it
shall be bound to refund to the parties concerned the damage
incurred, without entering into the question whether the
capture was valid or not.
33. If the capture of a neutral ship, the destruction of Art. 52
which has been held to be justifiable, is subsequently ^' °^ ^'
declared invalid, the capturing belligerent Power must
indemnify those parties who would have been entitled to the
restitution of the ship.
34. If any neutral goods not liable to confiscation have Art. 53
been destroyed together with the ship, the owner of such ** •
goods shall be entitled to compensation.
35. The capturing warship may demand the delivery of Art. 54
goods liable to confiscation, which are found on board a ship ^' °^ ^"
not liable to confiscation, or may proceed to the destruction
of such goods if circumstances are present which, according
to § 30, would justify the destruction of a ship liable to
confiscation. She must enter the goods handed over or
destroyed in the logbook* of the ship stopped and obtain
from the captain a certified copy of all relevant papers.
As soon as the handing over or the destruction has been
effected and the formalities fulfilled, the captain must be
allowed to continue his voyage.
The provisions of §§ 32 and 33 with respect to the habili-
ty of the capturing belligerent Power who has destroyed a
neutral ship shall apply.
*See Annex, p. 52.
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Chapter 8. — Crews of Captured Enemy Merchant
Ships.
N^TTi^SThe ^^' ^^®^ *^ enemy merchant ship is captm-ed by a
2nd" h.p.c. beUigerent, those of her crew who belong to a neutral State
are not made prisoners of war.
Art. 5. The same principle apphes also in the case of the captain
and the officers belonging to a neutral State, if they give a
formal undertaking in writing not to serve on an enemy
ship during the continuance of the war.
Art. 6. 37. The captain, officers, and members of the crew, if
subjects of the enemy State, will not be made prisoners of
war, provided that they undertake, on the faith of a formal
written promise, not to accept, during the continuance of
hostiUties, any service which is in any way connected with
the operations of war.
Art. 7. 38. The names of the persons released under the provis-
ions of § 36, subsection 2, and of § 37, will be communicated
by the capturing belligerent to the other belligerent ; the
latter is prohibited from knowingly employing the said
persons.
Art. 8. 39, The provisions of §§ 36 to 38 do not apply to ships
taking part in hostiUties.
Chapter 9. — Persons belonging to the Armed Forces
OF THE Enemy on a Neutral Ship.
Art. 47 40. Any individual embodied in the armed forces of the
D. of L. enemy, who is found on board a neutral merchant ship,
may be made a prisoner of war, even if such ship is not
Uable to capture.
Chapter 10. — Enemy and Neutral Postal
Correspondence .
Ck)nvention 41. The postal Correspondence of neutrals or belUger-
and H p c*^ ents, whether of an official or private nature, which is found
'on the high seas on neutral or enemy ships, is inviolable.
If the ship is detained, such correspondence is to be for-
warded by the captor with the least possible delay.
^rt. 1. The provisions of the preceding subsection do not apply,
in the case of a violation of blockade, to correspondence
intended for the blockaded port or coming from it .
Art. 2. 42. The inviolability of postal correspondence does not
exempt neutral mail steamers from the laws and customs of
maritime war which concern neutral merchant ships
War Documents. 433
generally. The searching of such ships, however, shall be
effected only in case of necessity and with all possible
consideration and speed.
Chaptee 11. — Enemy and Neutral Character of Goods.
4 3. The neutral flag covers enemy goods with the excep- Declaration
tion of contraband of war. ^L^ieth^^
April, 1856,
44. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband tri^Sts of
of war, cannot be captured under the enemy flag. Neutrals.
45. The neutral or enemy character of the goods found Art. 58
on board an enemy ship is determined by the neutral or"*^"^^*
enemy character of their owner.
46. If the neutral character of the goods found on Art. 59
board an enemy ship is not established, it is presumed that ^- °' ^•
the goods are enemy goods.
47. The enemy character of goods carried on board anArt. eo
enemy ship is retained up to their arrival at the port of ^ "
destination, notwithstanding any change of ownership
which may have occured after the commencement of hostil-
ities while the goods are being conveyed.
If, however, prior to capture, a former neutral owner
exercises, in the case of the bankruptcy of an existing
enemy owner, a legal right to recover the goods, the latter
regain their neutral character.
48. With respect to the treatment of enemy goods on
the outbreak of war and with respect to the confiscation of
goods on neutral ships, the provisions contained in §§ 15,
22, 25 (penultimate subsection), 26 (last subsection), and
35, shall apply.
Chapter 12. — Articles op Contraband of War.
49. The following articles and materials shall without Art. 22
notice be treated as contraband of war, under the name of ^' °^ ^"
absolute contraband: —
(1) Arms of all kinds, including arms for sporting pur-
poses and their component parts recognisable as
such.
(2) Projectiles, charges and cartridges of every kind and
their component parts recognisable as such.
(3) Gunpowder and explosives, specially intended for
war.
(4) Gun mountings, limber boxes, limbers, provision
cars, field forges and their component parts recog-
nisable as such.
434 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(5) Military clothing and equipment recognisable as such
(6) MiUtary harness of all kinds recognisable as such.
(6) Saddle, draft and pack animals^ suitable for use in
war.
(8) Camp equipment and respective component parts
recognisable as such.
(9) Armoiu- plates.
(10) Warships and other war vessels, as well as their
component parts, which, according to their special
nature, can only be used on a vessel of war.
(11) Tools and appliances designed exclusively for the
manufacture of munitions of war or for the manu-
facture and repair of arms and of war material for
use on land or sea.
Art. 23 50. Articles and materials used exclusively for war may
^■° ■ be added to the list of absolute contraband by means of a
declaration which must be notified.
The said notification is to be made to the Governments of
the other powers or to their representatives accredited to
the Power which issued the declaration. If the notification
is made after the outbreak of hostihties, it is to be addressed
to the Neutral Powers only.
Art. 24 51. The following articles and materials, suitable for
D. ensation
in case of important military requirements, if their
destination is that specified in § 57.
(2) Articles and materials intended for the use of the
ship in which they are found or for the use of her
crew or of the passengers of the said ship during
the voyage.
Chapter 13. — Capture and Confiscation of Contra-
band OF War.
J^ri. 30 57, Articles of absolute contraband are liable to capture
D. oi L. ^ -^ j^g^ been established that they are destined for enemy
territory or territory occupied by the enemy, of for the
armed forces of the enemy, no matter whether the convey-
ance of the said articles takes place direct or whether
further trans-shipment or conveyance by land is required.
Art. 31 58. The destination specified in § 57 does not require
^' °^ ^' any further proof in the following cases : —
(1) li, according to the ship's papers*, the goods are to
be discharged in an enemy port or to be delivered to
the armed forces of the enemy.
(2) If the ship is intended to call at enemy ports only, or
if she is to touch at any enemy port or reach the
armed forces of the enemy before arriving at the
neutral port to which the goods are destined accord-
ing to the ship's papers.*
Art. 32 59. The ship's papers* form conclusive proof with
D. of L. respect to the voyage of a ship which has absolute contra-
band on board, unless, on encountering the ship, it is foimd
that she has evidently deviated from the course to be
adhered to according to the ship's papers, and that she is
unable to give an adequate reason for justifying such
deviation.
Art. 33 60. Articles of conditional contraband are liable to
^■°'^' capture, if it is shown that they are intended for the use
of the armed forces or of the Administrative Departments
of the enemy State, unless, in the latter case, the circum-
stances show that these goods cannot, in fact, be used for
the purposes of the war in progress; this latter exception
does not apply to the consignments referred to in § 51,
subsection 4.
^•^^ 61. The destination specified in § 60 is presumed to
exist if the shipment is consigned to the enemy authorities
'See Annex, p. 52.
War Documents. 437
or to a dealer established in an enemy country, who, as a
matter of common knowledge, supplies articles and mater-
ials of this kind to the enemy. The same rule applies to
shipments which are destined to a fortified place of the
enemy, or to another place serving as a base for the armed
forces of the enemy; this presumption, however, does not
apply to any merchant ship as such, being on her way to
one of such places, the character of which, as contraband
it is intended to establish. If the aforesaid presumptions
do not arise, it is presumed that the destination is innocent.
The presumptions set up by this Article allow of a proof
to the contrary.
62. The articles of conditional contraband are liable Art. 35
to capture only when found on a ship bound for territory ^- °^ ^•
belonging to or occupied by the enemy, or for the armed
forces of the enemy, and when it is not intended to discharge
the said articles at an intervening neutral port.
The ship's papers* constitute conclusive proof with
regard to the voyage of the ship and the place of discharge
of the goods, unless, when encountering the ship, it is
found that she has evidently deviated from the course to
be adhered to according to the ship's papers and is not
able to furnish an adequate reason for such deviation.
63. In spite of the terms of § 62, articles of conditional Art. 36
contraband are liable to capture in cases where the enemy ' °
territory has no seaboard, if it is shown that they have the
destination referred to in § 60.
64. Articles of contraband are liable to confiscation. Art. 39
Provisions with respect to confiscation of contraband ^- °^ ^*
against compensation and the destruction of contraband
goods handed over, are contained in §§ 23 and 24.
Chapter 14. — Laying of Submarine Automatic Contact
Mines.
65. It is forbidden: —
(1) To lay unanchored automatic contact mines, unless convention
they be so constructed as to become harmless at|^^|[^ J!"®
latest within one hour after the person laying them
has lost control over them. ^^' ^'
(2) To lay anchored automatic contact mines which do
not become harmless as soon as they have broken
loose from their moorings.
(3) To use torpedoes which do not become harmless after
having missed their mark,
*i8ee Anoez, p. 52.
438 Department af the Secretary of State, Canada.
Art. 2. ©c It is forbidden to lay automatic contact mines off
the coasts and ports of the enemy with the sole object of
stopping commercial shipping.
Art. J. ^>7^ When using anchored automatic contact mines, all
possible precautions must be taken for the safety of peaceful
shipping.
The belUgerents will do their best to ensure that such
mines may become harmless after the expiration of a limited
period and, should the said mines cease to be under obser-
vation, to notify the danger zones to those engaged in
shipping, as soon as military exigencies permit this to be
done by a notice which must be communicated to the
Governments through diplomatic channels.
^rt. 4. ^8. Every neutral Power laying automatic contact
mines off its coasts must observe the same rules and take the
same precautions as the belUgerents.
The said neutral Power must bring, by previous notice, to
the knowledge of those engaged in shipping, the zones where
automatic contact mines are intended to be laid. This
notification must be communicated as quickly as possible
to the Governments through diplomatic channels.
Art. 5. ^9. At the termination of the war, every Power must do
its utmost to remove the mines which have been laid, each
Power removing its own mines.
As regards the anchored automatic contact mines which
one of the belligerents may have laid along the coasts of the
other, their position must be conununicated by the Power
having laid them to the other party, and each Power must
proceed with the least possible delay to the removal of the
mines existing in its own waters.
Art. 8. 70. The Powers, who have not yet at their disposal such
perfected mines as are specified in §§ 65 and 67 and which
are consequently unable at present to observe the rules laid
down in §§65 and 67, undertake to transform their stores of
mines as soon as possible in order that it may be in con-
formity with the requirements referred to.
Chapter 15. — Prohibition of the Use op Certain
Means of Combat in Maritime War.
St. Peters- 71, It is forbidden to use: —
burg Declar-
ation of 1868.
}8t^HPC. (1) Projectiles, the weight of which is less than 400
grammes and which are explosive or filled with
explosive or easily inflammable substances.
(2) Projectiles, the sole purpose of which is to spread
asphyxiating or poisonous gases.
1899.
War Documents. 439
(3) Projectiles which easily expand or flatten in the
human body, as for instance projectiles with a hard
casing not entirely covering the core or provided
with notches.
Chapter 16. — Submarine Cables. . ^„ ,
Art. XV. of
72. The existing agreements for the protection of sub- tionai Agree-
marine cables shall not in any way impede the freedom of j^th*MLrchl
action of the belligerents. i884, for the
protection of
submarine
73. Submarine cables connecting an occupied territory cables (Mar.
with a neutral territory may only be seized or destroyed in bl'^x'xiv. '
case of absolute necessity. On the signing of the peace^''- ^s^^)-
treaty, they must also be restored and the indemnities Convention
settled. Lind.H.p.c.
Annex.
Chapter 17. — Telegraphs and Wireless Telegraphy.
Art. 8 of the
^, - T . 1 i p 1 •!• i* ii • X i' 1 International
74. In the event of mobihzation or war, the international Agreement
telegraph and wireless telegraphy service is suspended either ^ated^foth*^*
entirely or only on certain lines and for certain kinds of juiy, i875;
correspondence, and either for a definite or for an indefinite i^terl^tiloaf
period. Agreement on
wireless tele-
graphs, dated
o. T^ ^_ _ 3rd Nov.,
Section 18. — Bombardments by Naval Forces. i906.
75. The bombardment, by naval forces, of undefended Convention
ports, towns, villages, dwellings or buildings is forbidden. 2nd h p'a
No place may be bombarded solely on the ground that Art. i.
submarine automatic contact mines are laid off its harbour.
76. In this prohibition, however, are not included Art. 2.
mihtary works, military or naval establishments, depots of
arms or war material, workshops and plants which can be
utilized for the requirements of the enemy fleet or of the
enemy army and ships of war lying in the harbour. The
commander of a naval force, after previous summons
allowing of a reasonable interval, may destroy them by
artillery, if all other means are impossible and if the local
authorities have not themselves taken steps for such
destruction within the time fixed.
In such a case, he does not incur any responsibility for
unintended damage which may have been caused by the
bombardment.
If military necessity requiring immediate action does not
permit of the granting of a delay, it is understood that the
prohibition to bombard an undefended town holds good as
in the case referred to in the first subsection, and that the
commander must take all necessary steps in order that as
httle harm as possible may thereby be done to the town.
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^^■^- TT. After express notification, the bombardnnent of
undefended ports, towns, villages, dwellings and buildings
may be proceeded with, if the local authorities, after having
been warned by a formal summons, refuse to comply with
requisitions for provisions or suppUes required for the
immediate necessities of the naval force lying off the place
in question.
Such requisitions shall be proportionate to the resources
of the place ; they may be demanded only upon the authority
of the commander of the naval force, and must, as far as
possible, be paid for in cash; otherwise they must be
acknowledged by receipts.
^^'*- T8. The bombardment of undefended ports, towns,
villages, dwellings and buildings, for the non-payment of
contributions in money, is prohibited.
^ri.5. YO, In bombardments by naval forces, the commander
must take all necessary steps in order to spare, as far as
possible, the buildings dedicated to pubhc worship, art,
science, and charitable purposes, historic monuments,
hospitals, and places w^here sick and wounded are assembled,
provided that such places are not used at the same time for
miUtary purposes.
It is the duty of the inhabitants to indicate such monu-
ments, buildings, or places of assembly by visible marks,
consisting of large and stiff rectangular panels divided
diagonally into two triangles, of which the upper shall be
painted black and the lower white.
Art. 6. 80. The commander of the attacking naval force must
do everything in his power to warn the authorities before
the commencement of a bombardment, except in cases in
which military necessities do not allow this to be done.
Art. 7. 81. It is forbidden to give over to pillage any town or
place, even if taken by assault.
Chapter 19. — Blockade in time of War.
D^rfV 82. A blockade may extend only to ports and coasts
belonging to or occupied by the enemy.
^•2 83. In accordance with the Declaration of Paris of 1856,
a blockade, in order to be binding, must be effective, that is
to say, it must be maintained by an armed force sufficient
to prevent access to the enemy coast.
B^'ofh. ^'^' ^^^ question whether a blockade is effective is a
question of fact.
War Documents. 441
85. A blockade is not to be considered as raised if the^'"*^*j^
blockading forces have temporarily withdrawn in con-
sequence of stress of weather.
86. A blockade must be applied impartially against Art. 5
ships of all nations.
87. The commander of the blockading force may grant Art. 6
permission to warships to enter the blockaded port and ^" °^ ^*
subsequently to leave it.
88. A neutral ship may enter a place under blockade in Art 7
case of distress acknowledged by an officer of the blockading ' °
forces and may subsequently leave such place, provided
that she has neither discharged nor loaded any cargo.
89. A blockade, in order to be binding, must be declared Art. 8
in accordance with § 90 and be notified in accordance with
§§ 92 and 97.
90. A declaration of the blockade is made either by the^t.9
blockading Power or by the naval commanders acting in its
name.
The declaration determines —
(1) The date of the commencement of the blockade;
(2) The geographical hmits of the blockaded coast line;
(3) The period within which neutral ships may come out.
91. If the blockading Power or the naval commanders Art. lo
acting in its name do not adhere to the particulars which, in ^- °^ ^•
accordance with § 90, (1) and (2), ought to be inserted in
the declaration of blockade, such declaration shall be void
and a new declaration will be required in order that the
blockade may be operative.
92. A declaration of blockade is notified: — ^^- }^\
D. of L.
(1) To neutral Powers by the blockading Power by
means of a communication which must be addressed
to the Governments themselves or to their represent-
atives accredited to it.
(2) To the local authorities by the officer conunanding
the blockading force.
The said authorities, on their part, must as soon as possible
inform the foreign Consuls exercising their functions in the
blockaded port or on the blockaded coast fine.
93. The rules as to the declaration and notification of Art. 12
the blockade apply also to cases in which the blockade is ^- "^ ^*
extended or is to be resumed after having been raised.
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d^^o/l ^^* '^^^ voluntary raising, as well as any restriction of
the blockade which may take place, is to be notified in the
manner prescribed by § 92.
Art. 14 95. The liability to capture of a neutral ship by reason
D. ofL. ^£ breach of blockade is contingent on her actual or
presumed knowledge of the blockade.
Art. 16 96. Knowledge of the blockade is presumed until the
contrary is proved, if the ship has left a neutral port after
expiration of a reasonable period from the time of notifi-
cation of the blockade to the Power to which the said port
belongs.
Art. 16 9'7. If a ship which approaches the blockaded port has
had no knowledge of the existence of the blockade, and if
such knowledge cannot be presumed, the notification to
the ship itself must be effected by an officer of one of the
ships of the blockading force. This notification must be
entered in the log book* of the ship with an indication of
the day and hour and the geographical position of the ship
at the time.
A neutral ship coming out of a blockaded port must be
allowed free passage if, through the negligence of the officer
commanding the blockading force, the declaration of block-
ade has not been made known to the locally competent
authorities or if no period has been fixed within which
neutrals may come out.
Art. 17 98. Neutral ships may only be captured by reason of
D- of L. breach of blockade within the area of operation of the war-
ships detailed for securing the efficiency of the blockade.
Art. 18 99, The blockading forces must not bar access to neutral
■ ° ■ ports and coasts.
Art. 19 lOO. A ship cannot be captured for a breach of blockade
^- °' ^- if, at the time, the ship is on her way to a non-blockaded
port, whatever may be the subsequent destination of ship
or cargo.
Art. 20 lOl. A ship, which, in breach of the blockade, has left
D. oi L. Qj. attempted to enter a blockaded port, remains Hable to
capture as long as she is pursued by a warship of the block-
ading force. If the pursuit has been abandoned or the
blockade raised, her capture can no longer be effected.
^•21 102. A ship found guilty of breach of blockade is con-
** ^' fiscated. The cargo will also be confiscated unless it is
shown that the shipper at the time of the loading of the goods
*See Annex, p. 52.
War Documents. 443
was unaware, or could not be aware, of the intention to
break the blockade.
Chapter 20. — Geneva Convention applied to Maritime
War.
103. Military hospital ships, that is to say ships con- Convention
structed or fitted specially and exclusively by States for the 2nd h!p.c.^
purpose of aiding wounded, sick and shipwrecked, the names ^^.^ j
of which have been communicated to the belligerent Powers
at the commencement or during the course of hostihties,
but, in any case, previous to their actual use, are to be
respected and must not be captured during the continuance
of hostilities.
These ships are not considered as being on the same foot-
ing as warships as regards their stay in neutral ports.
104. Hospital ships, equipped entirely or partly at the Art. 2.
expense of private individuals or of officially recognised
aid societies, are also to be respected and exempt from cap-
ture, if the belligerent Power to which they belong has
given them an official commission and has made known their
names to the adversary at the commencement or during the
course of hostilities or, in any case, previous to their actual
use. The said ships must carry a certificate of the compe-
tent authority declaring that they have been subject to its
control during equipment and final departure.
105. Hospital ships, equipped wholly or in part at the^rt.s.
expense of private individuals or of officially recognised
aid societies of neutral States, are to be respected and
exempt from capture, provided that they have placed
themselves under the orders of one of the belligerents,
after having previously obtained the consent of their own
Governments and that of the belligerent himself, and that
the latter had notified their names to his adversary at the
beginning or during the course of hostilities or, in any case,
before they are actually used.
106. The ships referred to in §§ 103, 104 and 105 shall Art. 4.
afford relief and assistance to the wounded, sick and ship-
wrecked of the belligerents, without distinction of nation-
ality.
The Governments undertake not to use the said ships for
any military purpose.
These ships must not in any way impede the movements
of the combatants.
During and after the engagement, they act at their own
risk and peril.
The belligerents shall have the right to control and search
them; they may reject their assistance, order them to leave,
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board, and even detain them if the gravity of the case ao
requires.
The belhgerents shall, as far as possible, enter the orders
given to hospital ships in the log books of the latter.
Art.*. 107. Mihtary hospital ships shall be distinguished by
being painted white on the outside with a horizontal band
of green of a width of about l}^ metres.
The ships referred to in §§ 104 and 105 are to be dis-
tinguished by being painted white on the outside with a
horizontal red band of about 13^ metres width. The boats
of the said ships, as well as the small vessels used for hospital
service, are to be distinguished by similar painting.
All hospital ships shall make themselves known by
hoisting, in addition to their national flag, the white flag
with the red cross provided for by the Geneva Convention
and shall, moreover, if they belong to a neutral State, fly,
at the mainmast, the national flag of the belUgerent under
whose orders they have placed themselves.
Hospital ships which are detained by the enemy in
accordance with § 106 must haul down the national flag of
the belhgerent to whom they belong.
The ships and boats above mentioned, which desire to
seciu-e for themselves the protection due to them during the
night, shall take, with the consent of the belligerent whom
they accompany, the necessary steps for making their
distinctive painting sufficiently visible.
Aj^-6. 108. The distinguishing signs specified m § 107 may
only be used, in time of peace, as well as in time of war, for
protecting and distinguishing the ships therein mentioned.
^^- '^- 109. In the case of a fight on board a warship, the sick-
bays shall be respected and spared as far as possible. The
said sick-bays and their equipment remain subject to the
laws of war; they cannot, however, be used for any other
purpose as long as they are required for wounded and sick.
Nevertheless, the commander in whose power they are,
shall have the free disposal thereof, in case of important
mihtary requirements, after having previously made pro-
vision for the woimded and sick kept in the said sick-bays.
^^•8- llO. The protection due to hospital ships and sick-bays
ceases, if they are used for the purpose of damaging the
enemy.
The fact that the staff of the said ships and sick-bays ia
armed for the purpose of maintaining order and of defending
the woimded or sick, or the fact that a wireless installation
is on board, shall not be considered sufficient to justify the
withdrawal of protection.
War Documents. 446
/
111. A belligerent may appeal to the charity of com- Art. 9.
manders of neutral merchant ships, yachts or boats to take
on board and tend wounded or sick.
Ships responding to this appeal, as well as those which,
without being called upon, have taken on board wounded,
sick or shipwrecked, shall enjoy special protection and
certain immunities. In no case may they be captured by
reason of such conveyance; but, subject to any undertaking
that may be given to them, they remain hable to capture in
case of any violation of neutraUty which they may have
committed.
112. The religious, medical and hospital staff of any Art. lo.
captured ship is inviolable and cannot be made prisoners of
war. When leaving the ship they may take with them
those articles and surgical instruments which are their
private property.
The said staff shall continue to discharge its duty as long
as may appear necessary and may retire when the Com-
mander-in-Chief considers it possible. The belhgerents
must guarantee to such staff as may have fallen into their
hands the same allowances and the same pay as are given
to the staff of corresponding rank in their own Navy.
113. Sailors, soldiers and other persons officially attached Art. ii.
to Navies or Armies, who are wounded or sick, shall be
respected and tended by the captor without distinction of
nationality.
114. Any warship of a beUigerent party may demand the Art. 12.
surrender of the wounded, sick or shipwrecked on board
mihtary hospital ships, hospital ships belonging to a reUef
society or to private individuals, merchant ships, yachts and
boats, whatever may be the nationality of such ships.
115. If a neutral warship has taken on board wounded, Art. is.
sick or shipwrecked persons, provision must be made, as far
as possible, that such persons do not again take part in the
operations of the war.
116. Shipwrecked, wounded or sick of one of the Art. u.
belligerents are prisoners of war if they fall into the power
of the other belligerent. It is left to the latter to decide,
according to circumstances, as to whether he will keep them
or send them to a port of his own country, to a neutral port,
or even to a port of the adversary. In the latter case the
prisoners of war thus repatriated may not serve again during
the continuance of the war.
117. Shipwrecked, wounded or sick persons who, with Art. i5.
the consent of the local authority, have been landed in a
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neutral port, shall, in default of a mutual arrangement
between the neutral State and the belUgerent States, be
guarded by the neutral State in such a manner that they
cannot take any further part in the operations of the war.
The expenses for tending and interning the said shipwreck-
ed, wounded or sick persons are to be borne by the State to
which they belong.
Art. 16. 118. After every engagement, the two belligerent
parties shall take steps, in so far as mihtary interests permit,
for searching for the shipwrecked, wounded and sick and
also for protecting them as well as the dead against pillage
and improper treatment.
They shall see that the burial, whether on land or sea, or
the cremation of the dead is preceded by a careful examina-
tion of the corpse.
Art. 17. 119. Each belhgerent shall transmit, as soon as possible,
the military marks of recognition and documents of identity
found upon the dead, as well as a list of the names of the
wounded or sick picked up by him, to the authorities of their
country or of their Navy or Army.
The belhgerents shall keep each other informed as to
internments and transfers, admissions into hospitals and
deaths of the wounded or sick who have fallen into their
power. They shall collect all the articles of personal use,
valuables, letters, etc., found on the captured ships or left
by the wounded or sick who die in hospitals, for the purpose
of having them transmitted to the persons interested through
the authorities of their respective country.
Art. 19. 120. The Commanders-in-Chief of the belligerent Fleets
shall give detailed instructions with respect to the carrying
out of the preceding Articles and for cases not provided
for in accordance with the directions of their respective
Governments and in conformity with the general principles
above expressed.
Chapter 21. — Rights and Duties of Neutrals in case
OF Maritime War.*
Convention 121. The belligerents are bouud to respect the Sovereign
2nd H.p.a^ rights of neutral Powers and to abstain in neutral territory
and in neutral waters from such acts as would constitute
a violation of neutrahty on the part of the Powers permit-
ting them.
Art. 1.
^^' 2- 122. All hostile acts committed by warships of the bel-
hgerents within the territorial waters of a neutral Power, in-
cluding the capture and exercise of the right of search,
*Iii this connection compare Order Book XXI.— 4.
War Documents. 447
constitute a violation of neutrality and are absolutely
forbidden.
123. When a ship has been captured within the terri-Art. 3.
torial waters of a neutral Power, such Power must, if the
prize is still within its jurisdiction, employ the means at
its disposai so that the prize with its officers and its crew
may be released and that the crew pla'^ed on board the
prize by the captor may be interned.
If the prize is not within the jurisdiction of the neutral
Power, the capturing Government, must, upon request of
the said power, release the prize with its officers and crew.
124. No Prize Court may be established by a belligerent Art. 4.
in neutral territory or on a ship in neutral waters.
125. The belligerents are forbidden to make neutral Art. 5.
ports or waters a base for naval operations against their
adversary, and in particular to erect there wireless stations
or any apparatus intended to serve as a means of commun-
cation with the belligerent armed forces on land or sea.
126. The supply of warships, munitions or other war Art. 6.
material by a neutral Power to a belligerent Power, either
directly or indirectly, and for any reason whatsoever, is
prohibited.
127. A neutral Power is not bound to prevent the export Art. 7.
or transit, for the account of either of the belligerents, of
arms, munitions of war or, in general, of anything that may
be of service to an army or a fleet.
128. A neutral Government is bound to employ the Art. 8.
means at its disposal for preventing, within its jurisdiction,
the equipment or arming of any ship, with respect to which
it has good reason to assume that it is intended for cruising
or for participating in hostile operations against a Power
with which it is at peace. It is further bound to exercise
the same vigilance in order to prevent any ship intended
for cruising or for participating in hostile operations, which
has been equipped wholly or in part for use in war within
its jurisdiction, from departing from its jurisdiction.
129. A neutral Power must impartially apply to the^t. 9.
two belligerents the conditions, restrictions or prohibitions
issued* by it in regard to the admission of warships or prizes
of the belligerents into its ports, roadsteads or territorial
waters.
Nevertheless, a neutral Power may forbid any warship,
which has failed to conform with the orders and regulations
*See Order Book XXI.— 4.
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issued by it or which has violated neutraUty, to enter its
ports and its roadsteads.
Art. 10. 1 30. The neutraUty of a Power is not affected by the
mere passage of warships and prizes of the belUgerents
through its territorial waters.
Art. 11. 131. A neutral Power may allow the warships of the
belligerents to make use of its Ucensed pilots.
Art. IS. 132. In so far as the legislation of the neutral Power
does not contain special provisions to the contrary, the
warships of the belhgerents are forbidden, apart from the
cases specified in these rules, to remain within the ports,
roadsteads or territorial waters of such Power for a period
exceeding 24 hours.
Art. 13. 133. If a Power, which has been informed of the out-
break of hostihties, learns that a warship of any of the
belligerents is staying within any of its ports, roadsteads or
territorial waters, it shall request the said ship to depart
within 24 hours or within the period prescribed by the local
laws.
Art. 14. 134. A warship of any belhgerent may prolong her stay
in a neutral port beyond the legal period only by reason of
damage or stress of weather. It must depart as soon as the
circumstances causing the delay have ceased to exist.
The regulations as to limiting the stay within neutral
ports, roadsteads and waters do not apply to warships
devoted exclusively to religious, scientific or philanthropic
purposes.
Art. 16. 135. Unless the legislation of the neutral Power contains
any special provisions to the contrary, three warships of one
of the belUgerents is the maxunum number which may
simultaneously remain within any one of the ports or any
one of the roadsteads of the neutral Power.
Art. 16. 130. When warships of both the belUgerents are
simultaneously within a neutral port or a neutral roadstead,
a period of at least 24 hours must be allowed to elapse
between the departure of ships of one of the belUgerents and
the departure of ships of the other belligerent.
The order of departure is determined according to the
order of arrival, unless the ship which arrived first is in such
a condition as allows of an extension of the legal duration of
stay. No warship of a belhgerent may leave a neutral port,
or a neutral roadstead, before an interval of 24 hours has
elapysed from the time that a merchant ship flying the flag
of its adversary has departed therefrom.
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137. The warships of beUigerents may effect repairs Art. i7.
within neutral ports and roadsteads only to the extent
absolutely necessary for the safety of their navigation, and
may not increase their fighting strength in any way what-
soever. The neutral authority shall decide what repairs are
necessary which must be carried out as speedily as possible.
138. The warships of belhgerents may not make use of Art. is.
neutral ports, roadsteads and territorial waters for the
purpose of replenishing or strengthening their mihtary
stores or armament or of completing their crews.
1 39. The warships of belhgerents may, within neutral Art. i9.
ports and roadsteads, ship only such an amount of provisions
as will bring their supplies up to the regular peace standard.
In a similar way, the said ships may take in only as much
fuel as is required for reaching the nearest port of their own
country. On the other hand, they may take in such amount
of fuel as i« necessary to fill their proper coal bunkers, when
they are in neutral countries which have adopted this
method of determining the amount of fuel to be supphed.
If the ships, according to the laws of the neutral Power,
can only receive coal 24 hours after their arrival, the legal
duration of stay is extended in their case by 24 hours.
1 40. Warships of belhgerents having taken in any fuel Art. 20.
in the port of a neutral Power may only replenish their
supply in any port of the same Power after an interval of
three months.
141. A prize may be brought into a neutral port only Art. 21.
by reason of unseaworthiness, stress of weather or want of
fuel or provisions.
It must leave as soon as the cause justifying its entry has
come to an end. If it does not do so, the neutral Power
must request it to leave immediately. Should it not comply
with this request, the neutral Power must make use of the
means at its disposal to release the prize with its officers and
its crew and to intern the crew placed on board the prize
by the captor.
143. A neutral Power must also release such prizes as Art. 22.
have been brought into its ports under circumstances other
than those referred to in § 141.
143. A neutral Power may allow prizes, either with orArt..23.
without convoy, to enter its ports and roadsteads, if thej'^
are brought there under sequestration, pending the decision
of Prize Court. It may cause the prize to be taken to
another of its ports.
If the prize is convoyed by a warship, the officers and
crew, placed on board the prize by the captor, are entitled
to go on board the convoying ship.
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If the prize is not under convoy, the crew placed on board
the prize by the captor are to be left at liberty.
Art.^. 144. If a belligerent warship does not leave a port in
which she is not entitled to stay, notwithstanding a request
to this effect by the neutral authority, the neutral Power
shall be entitled to take such measures as may appear to it
necessary with a view to rendering such a ship incapable of
puttng to sea during the continuance of the war, and the
commander of the said ship must facilitate the execution of
such measures.
When warships of belligerents are detained by a neutral
Power, the officers and crew are likewise detained.
The officers and crew thus detained may be left on board
the ship or be accommodated on another ship or on land;
they may be subjected to those restrictive measures, the
imposition of which may appear necessary. The men neces-
sary for maintaining the ship in good condition, however,
must always be left on the ship.
The officers may be left at hberty if they bind themselves
on parole not to leave the neutral territory \\dthout per-
mission.
Art. J5. 145. A neutral Power is bound, in accordance with the
means at its disposal, to exercise the necessary supervision
for preventing, within its ports, roadsteads and waters,
every infringement of the above-mentioned provisions.
Art. 26. 146. The exercise of the rights, specified in the preceding
sections, on the part of a neutral Power shall, in no case, be
considered as an unfriendly act by either the one or the
other of the belfigerents who have accepted the provisions
in question.
Chapter 22. — Convoy.
Art. 61 14T. Neutral ships under the convoy of their own war-
^' °^ ^' flag are exempt from search. The commander of the convoy
npon the request of the commander of the warship stopping
it, shall furnish to the latter such information, in writing,
with respect to the character of the ships and their cargo,
as would be obtained by searching the said ships.
Art. 62 1 4 8. If the commander of the warship stopping the ships
^' °' ^' has reason to assume that the commander of the convoy has
been deceived, he shall communicate to the latter his reasons
for such suspicion. In such a case the conMnander of the
convoy shall alone be entitled to investigate the matter.
He shall record the result of the investigation in a report of
which he must give a copy to the officer of the warship.
If in the opinion of the commander of the convoy, the facts
War Documents. 451
thus ascertained justify the capture of one or several ships,
the protection of the convoy must be withdrawn from such
ships.
Chapter 23. — Compensation for Damages.
149. If the capture of a ship or of goods is not confirmed Art. 64
by the Prize Courts, -or if the prize is released without any ^' °^ ^'
judgment being given, the parties concerned shall be
entitled to compensation for damages, unless there existed
sufficient reasons for seizing of the ship or goods.
Part II.— LAW OF WAR ON LAND.
A.— LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND.
Chapter 24. — General Provisions. ,
150. The armed land forces must adhere to the regu- Convention
lations concerning the laws and customs of war on land. |J^" h°p.c^
Any belligerent party violating the provisions of these ^^ ^
present regulations shall, if the case demands it, be liable to
pay compensation for damages. It shall be responsible for
all acts committed by persons belonging to its armed forces.
B.— REGULATIONS RESPECTING THE LAWS AND
CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND.
Division I.
OF BELLIGERENTS.
Chapter 25. — Character of Belligerent.
151. The laws, rights and obligations of war do not only Annex to
apply to the army but also to those miUtia and volunteer No^T^f^the
corps which fulfil the following conditions: — 2nd h.p.c.
(1) If they are commanded by a person responsible for Art. l
his subordinates;
(2) If they have a definite distinctive sign recognisable
from a distance
(3) If they carry arms openly; and
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(4) If, in their opperations, they comply with the laws
and customs of war.
In those countries in which militia or volunteer corps con-
stitue the army or form part of it, the said corps are included
under the designation of "Army."
■AJt-2- 152. The inhabitants of a territory under occupation
who, on the approach of the enemy, spontaneously take up
arms to fight the invading troops, without having had the
necessary time for organising themselves in accordance with
§ 151, will be considered as belligerents if they carry their
arms openly and observe the laws and customs of war.
Art. 3. 153. The armed forces of the belligerent parties may con-
sist of combatants and non-combatants. In the event of
being made prisoners by the enemy, both are entitled to
treatment as prisoners of war.
Chapter 26. — Prisoners of War.
Art. 4. 154. Prisoners of war are in the power of the enemy
Governments, but not in that of the persons or bodies of
troops which have captured them.
They must be humanely treated.
All their personal belongings, with the exception of arms,
horses, and military papers, remain their property.
Art. 5. 155. Prisoners of war may be interned in a town,
fortress, camp, or any other place, with the obligation, on
their part, not to go beyond certain limits; on the other
hand, they may only be placed in confinement as an indis-
pensable measm-e of safety, and only as long as the circum-
stances, rendering such a measure necessary, continue to
exist.
Art. 6. 150. The State is entitled to make use of the laboiu* of
prisoners of war, with the exception of the officers, according
to their rank and their capacity. Such work shall not be
excessive and have no connection with the operations of
war.
Prisoners of war may be authorized to work for the public
services, for private persons, or on their own account.
Work done for the State shall be paid according to the
rates which hold good for military persons of the national
army, when carrying out similar work, or, should no such
rates be in force, according to a tariff corresponding to the
work carried out.
If the work is carried out for other branches of the public
service or for private persons, the conditions shall be fixed
in agreement with the mihtary authority.
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The wages of the prisoners of war shall be used for
improving their position, and the excess, after deduction of
the cost of maintenance, shall be paid to them on release.
157. The Government, into whose power prisoners of Art. 7.
war may fall, shall provide for their maintenance.
In default of a special agreement between belligerents,
the prisoners of war shall be treated, as regards food,
accommodation, and clothing, on the same footing as the
troops of the Government holding them prisoners.
158. Prisoners of war shall be subject to the laws, Art. 8.
regulations, and orders in force in the army of the State in
whose power they are. Any act of insubordination justifies,
towards them, such measures of severity as may be con-
sidered necessary.
Escaped prisoners of war, who are" retaken before having
succeeded in rejoining their own army or before leaving the
territory occupied by the troops which have captured them,
shall be liable to disciplinary punishment.
Prisoners of war who are retaken after a successful escape
cannot be punished on account of their previous escape.
1 59. Every prisoner of war is bound, when questioned. Art. 9.
to state his true name and rank; if he infringes this rule he
exposes himself to a curtailment of the advantages granted
to the prisoners of war of his class.
160. Prisoners of war may be released on parole if the Art. lo.
laws of their country authorize it; in such a case they shall
be bound, on the pledge of their personal honour, scrupu-
lously to fulfil the engagements assumed as regards their
own Government as well as that of the State by which they
have been made prisoners of war.
In such a case their Government is bound not to demand
or expect any services incompatible with the parole given.
161. A prisoner of war cannot be compelled to accept Art. ii.
his liberty on parole; on the other hand, the enemy Govera-
ment is not bound to comply with the request of a prisoner
of war to be set at Uberty on parole.
102. Any prisoner of war set at liberty on parole who Art. 12.
carries arms against the Government to which he has
pledged his honour, or against Allies of such Government,
and who is retaken, loses the right of being treated as a
prisoner of war and may be put on trial before the Courts.
163. Individuals following the army without directly Art. 13.
belonging to it, such as war correspondents, newspaper
reporters, sutlers and contractors, who fall into the power
of the enemy and whom the latter considers it advisable to
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detain, shall be entitled to be treated as prisoners of war,
provided that they are in possession of a certificate from the
mihtary authority of the army which they accompany.
Art. 14. 164. On the outbreak of hostilities, an information
bureau* respecting prisoners of war shall be instituted in
each of the belhgerent states and, if necessary, in the neutral
states which have received in their territory persons
belonging to one of the belligerents. The business of this
information bureau is to reply to all inquiries concerning
prisoners of war, and it shall receive from the competent
official authorities all communications with respect to
internments and transfers, releases on parole, exchanges,
escapes, admissions into hospital, deaths, and other inform-
ation which may be required for making out and keeping
up-to-date an individual return for every prisoner of war.
The bureau must, in the said return, state the regimental
number, name and surname, age, place of birth, rank, unit,
wounds, day and place of capture, internment, wounds and
death, and all other special remarks. The individual return
shall be transmitted to the Government of the other
belhgerent after the conclusion of peace.
It is further the business of the information bureau to
collect all articles serving for personal use, valuables, letters,
etc., which are found on the battlefields or have been left by
prisoners of war released on parole, exchanged, escaped or
having died in hospitals or field ambulances, and to forward
such to the parties entitled thereto.
Art. 16. 165. Societies for the rehef of prisoners of war, properly
constituted in accordance with the laws of their country,
whose object it is to serve as intermediaries for charitable
efforts, shall be granted by the belhgerents, for themselves
and their duly accredited agents, every facility for exercising
their humane task in an efficient manner within the limits
imposed bymihtary exigencies and administrative regulations.
Representatives of the said societies may be allowed, if
s furnished with a permit granted to them personally by the
military authority and on giving their written undertaking
to obey all measures of order and pohce which may be issued
by authority, to distribute relief at the places of internment
and at the halting place of repatriated prisoners.
Art. 16. 166. The information bureau shall enjoy the privilege
of free postage. Letters, money orders, remittances and
postal parcels intended for prisoners of war or despatched
by them, are exempt from all postal charges, not only in
the country from which they are dispatched, but also in
the country of destination and in the countries through which
they pass.
*For Austria-Hungary such a bureau will be established at the outbreak of any
war under the designation of "Gemeinaamea Zentralnachweisebureau" in Vienna.
War Documents. 455
Articles intended as presents and relief in kind for prisoners
of war shall be exempt from all import duties and other
charges as well as from expenses for carriage on Government
railways.
167. Officers taken prisoner shall receive the same rate Art. i7.
of pay to which officers of a similar rank are entitled in the
country where they are kept prisoners, subject to repay-
ment by their Government.
168. Prisoners of war shall be granted full liberty with Art. is.
respect to the exercise of their religion, including partici-
pation in divine service, on the sole condition that they
comply with the measures of order and police issued by the
military authority.
169. The wills of prisoners of war shall be received orArt. i9.
drawn up under the same conditions as those of the soldiers
of the national army.
The same rules shall hold good with respect to documents
relating to the certification of death and to the burial of
prisoners of war, in connection with which due regard shall
be had to their grade and rank.
170. After the conclusion of peace, the repatriation of Art. 20.
prisoners of war shall be carried out within the shortest
possible period.
Chapter 27. — Of the Sick and Wounded.
171. The obligations of the belhgerents with respect to Art. 21.
the treatment of sick and wounded are governed by the
Geneva Convention.
Division II.
OF HOSTILITIES.
Chapter 28. — Means of Injuring the Enemy, Sieges
AND Bombardments.
172. The belligerents do not have an unlimited right to Art. 22.
select the means of injuring the enemy.
173. Apart from the prohibitions provided for by special Art. 23.
agreements {see Chapter 15) it is particularly forbidden: —
(a) To employ poison or poisoned weapons.
(5) To kill or wound by treachery individuals belonging
to the hostile nation or enemy army.
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(c) To kill or wound an enemy who has laid down his
arms or is defenceless, and who has surrendered
unconditionally.
(d) To declare that no quarter will be given.
(e) To make use of weapons, projectiles or materials tend-
ing to cause unnecessary suffering.
(/) To make improper use of a flag of truce, of the national
flag, or of the military insignia or the uniform of the
enemy as well as of the distinctive signs of the
Geneva Convention.
(g) To destroy or seize enemy property, except in cases in
which Such destruction or seizure is imperatively
required by the necessities of war.
(h) To declare that the rights and claims of subjects of
the hostile party are extinguished, temporarily sus-
pended, or not enforceable in law.
The belligerents are likewise forbidden to compel subjects
of the other party to take part in operations of war against
their own country, even should they have been in their
service already previous to the commencement of the war.
Art. 24. IT 4. Ruses of war and use of methods necessary to
obtain intelligence respecting the adversary and the country
are considered permissible.
Art. 26. 1T5. It is prohibited to attack or bombard undefended
towns, villages, dwellings or buildings by any means what-
soever.
Art. 26. 176. The commander of an attacking force shall do
everything in his power to warn the authorities before
commencing a bombardment, except in case of an assault.
Art. 27. 177. In seiges and bombardments, all necessary
measures shall be taken in order to spare, as far as possible,
buildings dedicated to pubUc worship, art, science, and
charitable purposes, historic monuments, hospitals and
places where sick and wounded are being attended to,
provided that they do not serve at the same time for any
military purpose.
It is the duty of the besieged to provide the said buildings
or places with special distinctive signs, and to make such
known beforehand to the besieging enemy.
Art. 28. 178. It is forbidden to give over to pillage towns or
places, even when taken by assault.
Chapter 29. — Op Spies.
Art. 29. 179. An individual can only be considered a spy if he
clandestinely or acting on false pretences obtains or
endeavours to obtain information within the zone of the
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operations of a belligerent with the intention of com-
municating such to the opposite party.
Accordingly, soldiers not wearing a disguise, who have
penetrated into the zone of operations of a hostile army for ^
the purpose of obtaining information, are not to be con-
sidered spies. Similarly, soldiers and civilians who carry
out openly instructions given to them to convey despatches,
intended for their own army or the enemy army, are not to
be considered spies. Amongst these are to be reckoned
also individuals who are sent in balloons to carry despatches
and generally to maintain the communication between the
various parts of an army or of a territory.
ISO. A spy taken in the act may not be punished with- Art. 30.
out previous trial.
181. A spy having rejoined the army to which he Art. 31.
belongs and having been subsequently taken by the enemy
is to be treated as a prisoner of war, and cannot be made
responsible for his previous act as a spy.
Chapter 30. — Of Bearers op Flags op Truce.
182. A person who has been authorized by one of the Art. 32.
belligerents to enter into negotiations with the other
belligerent, and who presents himself with the white flag,
is to be considered as a bearer of a flag of truce.
He is entitled to inviolability, as well as the trumpeter,
bugler, or drummer, flag bearer, and interpreter accompany-
ing him.
183. The commander to whom a bearer of a flag of Art. 33.
truce is sent is not bound to receive the latter under all
circumstances. He may take all necessary measures for
preventing the bearer of the flag of truce from taking
advantage of his mission for the purpose of obtaining
information.
He is entitled, in case of abuse, temporarily to detain the
bearer of a flag of truce.
184. The bearer of a flag of truce loses his claim to Art. 34.
inviolability if it has been ascertained and proved in an
incontestable manner that he has made use of his privileged
position to instigate or commit any act or treachery.
Chapter 31. — Op Capitulation.
185. Articles of capitulation agreed upon between the Art. 35.
contracting parties must be in accordance with the rules of
military honour.
Once settled, they must be scrupulously adhered to by
both parties.
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Chapter 32. — Of Armistice.
Art. 36. 186. An armistice suspends the operations of war in
consequence of a mutual agreement between the belligerent
parties.
If no definite duration has been agreed upon, the
belhgerent parties may resume operations at any time,
provided that the enemy is warned in due time in accordance
with the terms of the armistice.
Art. 37. 187. An armistice may be general or local. The former
suspends the war operations of the belligerent States every-
where, the latter only between certain portions of the
belhgerent armies and within a definite zone.
Art. 38. 188. An armistice must be notified officially and in
good time to the competent authorities and to the troops.
Hostilities shall immediately be suspended after notification,
or at the time fixed.
Art. 39. 1 89. It is left to the contracting parties to settle, in the
terms of the armistice, what shall be the relations between
them and the civil population in the theatre of war.
Art. 40. 190. Every serious violation of an armistice by one of
the parties shall entitle the other party to denounce it, and
in urgent cases even to resume hostilities immediately.
-^^.41. 191. The violation of the terms of an armistice by
private individuals, acting on their own initiative, entails
only the right to demand the punishment of the offending
parties and compensation, if any, for the loss sustained.
Art. 43.
Division III.
Chapter 33. — Op the Military Authority in Occupied
Enemy Territory.
Art. 42. 192. A territory is considered as being under occupation
if it is actuaUy under the authority of the enemy army.
The occupation extends only to those territories in which
such authority has been established and can be exercised.
193. If effective authority has actually passed into the
hands of the occupants, he shall do all that lies in his power
to restore and maintain, as far as possible, public order and
public intercourse, and, unless absolutely prevented, to
observe the laws in force in the country.
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194. It is forbidden to compel the inhabitants of an Art. 45.*
occupied territory to take an oath of allegiance to the hostile
Power.
195. The honour and rights of the family, the Uves of Art. 46.
individuals, private property, and rehgious convictions and
liberty of worship, must be respected.
Private property may not be confiscated.
196. Pillaging is formally prohibited. Art. 47.
197. If the occupant collects, in the occupied territory, Art. 48.
taxes, duties and contributions established in favour of the
State, he shall do so, as far as possible, in accordance with
the rules in force for assessment and collection; by so doing
he shall be under the obligation to defray the expenses of
the administration of the occupied territory, to the same
extent as the lawful Government was bound to do.
198. If, in addition to the taxes mentioned in the pre- Art. 49.
ceding section, the occupant levies, in the territory occupied
other contributions in money, such may be done only for
the purpose of covering the requirements of his army or of
the administration of the territory in question.
199. No penalty, pecuniary or otherwise, may be Art. 50.
imposed upon the entire population by reason of acts of
single individuals for which the population cannot be con-
sidered as collectively responsible.
200. Contributions may be levied only in virtue of a Art. 51.
written order and under the responsibility of a general in
command.
The levy shall be effected, as far as possible, in accordance
with the regulations concerning the assessment and collection
of existing taxes.
A receipt shall be given for every contribution paid.
201. Payments in kind and services can be demanded ^^t. 52.
from communities or inhabitatants only for the require-
ments of the army in occupation. They must be propor-
tionate to the resources of the country and be of such a kind
as not to include any obligation on the part of the inhabitants
to take part in war operations against their own country.
Such contributions in kind and services can be demanded
only with the authority of the officer in command of the
locality occupied.
Supplies in kind shall be paid for in cash as far as possible;
otherwise, receipts shall be given and the payment of the
amounts owing shall be effected as soon as possible.
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Art. 53. 202. An army occupying territory may only seize the
cash, funds and reahsable securities which strictly belong to
the State, depots of arms, means of transport, storehouses,
and stores of provisions belonging to the State, and gener-
ally all moveable property of the State which is suitable
for use in war operations.
All appliances serving for the transmission of intelligence
and for the conveyance of persons or goods, either by land,
water or air, apart from cases regulated by maritime law,
depots of arms and, generally, every kind of war material,
even if belonging to private individuals, may be seized. At
the conclusion of peace, however, these must be returned
and the indemnities settled {see also Chapter 16 and § 245).
Art. 55. 303. The occupying State shall consider itself only
as the administrator and usufructuary of the public build-
ings, landed property, forests and agricultural undertakings
belonging to the enemy State, and situate in the occupied
territory. It shall maintain the capital of such properties
and administer it in accordance with the rules of usufruct.
Art. 56. 204. The property of conomunes and of institutions
dedicated to public worship, charity, instruction, art and
science, even when belonging to the State, shall be treated as
private property.
Every intentional seizure, destruction or damage done to
such institutions or to historic momunents or works of art
and science is forbidden, and should be made the subject of
legal proceedings.
C— AGREEMENT FOR AMELIORATING
THE CONDITION OF THE WOUNDED AND SICK
WITH ARMIES IN THE FIELD.
Chapter 34. — Of the Wounded and Sick.
Geneva Con- SO 5. Woundcd or sick soldiers or other persons officially
iwc.' "° attached to armies shall be respected and attended to by
j^ J the beUigerents into whose power they may fall without
distinction of nationahty.
Nevertheless, a belUgerent who is compelled to abandon
sick or wounded to his adversary shall leave with him, as far
as military exigencies permit, a portion of his medical staff
and material, to assist in the care of the sick and wounded.
Art. 2. 20 6. The wounded and sick of an army, having fallen
into the power of the adversary, are, notwithstanding the
care to be given to them in accordance with § 205, prisoners
War Documents. 461
©f war, arid shall be treated as such according to the general
rules of international law.
The belligerents shall, however, be at hberty to agree
amongst each other upon such exceptions or privileges with
regard to the wounded or sick prisoners, as they may
consider advisable. In particular, they may agree upon the
following : —
To exchange mutually the wounded left on the battlefield
after an engagement.
To repatriate the wounded or sick, whom they do not
desire to retain as prisoners, after these have become
fit to be transported or have been cured.
To hand over the wounded or sick of the adversary to a
neutral State, with the latter's consent, and with the
obligation for him to intern them until the term-
ination of hostilities.
20 T. After every engagement, the belligerent remaining Art. 3.
master of the field shall take measures to search for the
wounded and protect them, as well as the dead, from
pillage and ill-treatment.
He must see that the burial or cremation of the dead is
preceded by a careful inspection of the corpse.
30 8. Each belligerent shall, as soon as possible, send Art. 4.
the military distinctive signs or identification marks found
upon the dead, and a list of the names of the wounded and
sick picked up by him, to the authorities of their respective
countries or armies.
The belligerents shall keep each other mutually informed
of any internments and changes, admissions to hospitals and
deaths of the wounded and sick in their power. They shall
collect all articles of personal use, valuables, letters, etc.,
found on the battlefields or left by wounded or sick, who
have died in field and permanent hospitals, with a view to
having them sent to the parties entitled thereto through
the authorities of their own country.
209. The mihtary authority may appeal to the Art. 5.
charitable sense of the inhabitants of the country to receive
and attend wounded or sick of the armies, under their
direction, against special protection or certain privileges.
Chapter 35. — Medical Units and Establish-
ments.
SIO. Mobile medical units (that is to say those intended Art. 6.
to accompany arrnies in the field), and stationery medical
estabhshments are to be respected and protected by the
belligerents. '
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' 462 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Art. 7. 211. The protection guaranteed to medical units and
institutions ceases if they are used for operations damaging
the enemy.
Art. 8. 212. A medical unit or establishment, however, shall
not be deprived of the protection guaranteed to it by § 210,
in consequence of the fact: —
(1) that the staff of the unit or estabhshment is armed and
makes use of arms for their own defence or for the
sick and wounded under their charge;
(2) that the unit or estabhshment, in default of an armed
staff of attendants, is protected by guards or sentinels
having received an authority in due form;
(3) that, in the unit or establishment, arms and
ammunition are found, which have been taken from
the wounded, but have not yet been delivered to the
official authority entitled to take them over.
Chapter 36. — Of the Staff.
Art. ». 213. The staff exclusively employed for collecting,
conveying, and attending the sick and wounded, as well as
for the administration of the medical units and establish-
ments, and chaplains attached to armies^ shall be respected
and protected under all circumstances. Should they fall
into the power of the enemy, they shall not be treated as
prisoners of war.
These provisions shall apply also to the staff guarding
medical units and extablishments imder the circumstances
provided for by § 212 (2).
Art. 10. 214. The staff of voluntary aid societies for the care of
the sick, recognised and empowered in due form by their
respective Governments and employed in the medical units
and estabhshments of the armies, shall be on the same footing
as the staff referred to in the preceding section, provided
that such staff is subject to military law and regulations.
Every State shall, either in time of peace or on the out-
break or during the progress of hostiUties, but, in any case,
previous to actual employment, notify to the other State
the names of those societies which it has authorised to assist
the regular military medical service of its armies.
Art. 11. 215. An aid society, recognised by a neutral State, may
only lend to a belUgerent the co-operation of its staff and
medical units if the consent of its own Government has been
previously obtained and only with the authority of the
belligerent concerned. The belligerent accepting such co-
operation is bound, before making use of it, to communicate
this fact to his adversary.
War Documents. 468
216. The persons referred to in §§ 213-215, after Art. 12.
having fallen into the power of the enemy, shall continue
their work under his direction.
If their co-operation can be dispensed with, they shall be
sent back to their army or to their country at such time and
by such a route as may be compatible with military
exigencies.
In such a case they shall take with them those articles,
instruments, arms, and horses which are their private
property.
217. The enemy shall secure to the staff referred to in Art. 13.
§ 213, while they are in his power, the same pay and allow-
ances as are granted to persons of a similar rank in his own
army
Chaptek 37. — Of Material.
218. Mobile medical units, when falling into the power Art. 14.
of the enemy, shall retain their material, including teams of
draught animals, whatever may be their means of transport
and their staff of drivers.
Nevertheless, the competent military authority shall be
entitled to make use of such material for attending to sick
and wounded. The restitution of the said material shall
take place under the conditions stipulated for the medical
staff, and if possible, also at the same time.
219. The buildings and material of fixed medical esta- Art. 15.
blishments shall be subject to the laws of war but shall
not be diverted from their purpose as long as they are
required for wounded and sick.
Notwithstanding this, the commanding officers of troops
engaged in field operations may dispose of such in case of
important military exigencies after having assured the well
being of the wounded and sick kept therein.
220. The material of voluntary aid societies, partici- Art. 16.
pating in the benefit of this Convention under the provisions
therein laid down, shall be considered as private property
and be respected as such under all circumatances, except
for the right of requisition recognised for beUigerents, in
accordance with the laws and customs of war.
Chapter 38. — Of the Transport of Wounded and Sick.
221. Convoys for the wounded and sick shall be treated Art. 17.
in the same manner as mobile medical units, provided that
the following provisions are adhered to : —
87169—81*
464 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(1) A belligerent capturing a convoy may, if military
exigencies require it, break it up, in which case he
must take over the care of the sick and wounded
who are in it.
(2) In such a case, the obUgation, referred to in § 216,
to send back the medical staff, shall extend also to
the whole of the properly authorized military staff
conveying or guarding the convoy.
The obligation to restore the medical material, referred to
in § 218, shall also apply to railway trains and vessels for
inland navigation, specially organised for the conveyance of
the wounded and sick, as well as to the equipment of ordinary
cars, railway trains and vessels, belonging to the medical
service.
Military vehicles, other than those of the medical service
may be seized together with their teams.
CiviUans, and the various means of transport obtained by
requisition, including railway material used for the transport
of wounded and sick and the vessels made serviceable for this
purpose, shall be subject to the general rules of international
law.
Chapter 39. — Of Distinctive Signs.
Art. 18. 322. As a compliment to Switzerland, the heraldic
device of a red cross on a white ground formed by reversing
the federal colours is retained as an emblem and distinctive
sign of the medical service of armies.
Art. 19. 223. This emblem shall, with the consent of the compe-
tent military authorities, appear on the flags, armlets
(brassards), and all the material belonging to the medical
service.
Art. 20. 224. The staff, protected in accordance with §§ 213
(subsection 1), 214 and 215, shall wear, attached to the left
arm, a band stamped and issued by the competent miUtary
authorities with a red cross on a white ground, in addition to
which is to be supplied a certificate of identity for the persons
attached to the medical service of the army but not wearing
military uniform.
Art. 21. 225. The distinctive flag of the Convention shall be
hoisted only over the medical units and establishments the
protection of which is stipulated for by this agreement, and
this only with the consent of the military authority. Side
by side with this flag must be hoisted the flag of the
belhgerent under whose control the unit or establishment is
placed.
Medical units falhng into the power of the enemy, shall
however, as long as they remain in that situation, hoist only
the flag of the Red Cross.
War Documents. 465
22G, The medical units of neutral states, empowered to Art. 22.
render aid under the provisions of § 215, shall, in addition
to the flag specified in this agreement, fly also the flag of the
belligerent under whose control they are placed.
The provisions of the second paragraph of the preceding
section shall apply to these also.
32T. The emblem of the red cross on a white ground, and Art. 23.
the words "Red Cross" or " Geneva Cross," may be used in
peace time as well as in war time, but only for the protection
of or for distinguishing medical units and estabhshments and
the staff and material protected by this Convention.
D.— RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEUTRAL POWERS
AND PERSONS IN CASE OF WAR ON LAND.
Chapter 40. — Of the Rights and Duties of Neutral ck)nventioii
Powers. 5*V,^2°**
228. The territory of neutral Powers is inviolable. Art. 1.
229. Belligerents are forbidden to conduct troops or Art. 2.
munitions or supplies through the territory of neutral
Powers.
2 30. Belligerents are also forbidden: Art. 3.
(a) to erect on the territory of a neutral Power wireless
stations or any apparatus intended to establish
communication with belligerent armed forces on
land or sea.
(h) to make use of any installation of this kind, which
may have been erected by them previous to the war,
on the territory of a neutral Power for exclusively
mihtary purposes, and not previously opened to the
pubhc.
231. No corps of combatants and no recruiting agencies Art. 4.
may be opened on the territory of a neutral Power in favour
of the belligerents.
232. A neutral Power ought not to permit within its Art. 5.
territory any of the acts referred to in the preceding §§229-
231.
It is not bound to punish acts in violation of neutraUty
i.nless such acts have been committed in its own territory.
466 DepartmerU of the Secretary of State, Canada.
^^•^- 233. A neutral Power is not responsible, if single
individuals cross the frontier in order to enlist with one of
the beUigerents.
-^^.7. 234. A neutral Power is not bound to prevent the
export or transit on behalf of either of the beUigerents of
arms, munitions and generally of anything that may be of
use to any army or navy.
Art. 8. 235. A neutral Power is not bound to prohibit or
restrict the use, on behalf of belligerents, of telegraph or
telephone cables and of apparatus for wireless telegraphy,
no matter whether belonging to the Power in question or to
companies or private individuals
Art.9. 236. All restrictions or prohibitions, which are issued
by a neutral Power with regard to the matters referred to in
§§ 234 and 235, shall be appUed by it impartially as against
the belligerents.
The neutral Power shall see that the same obligation is
observed by the companies or private individuals possessing
telegraph or telephone cables or installations of wireless
telegraphy.
Art. 10. 237. The fact that a neutral Power resists, even by
force, a violation of its neutraUty shall not be considered as
ajiostile act. •
Chapter 41. — Of Belligerents Interned or Tended
WHEN Wounded in Neutral Countries.
Art. 11. 238. A neutral Power which receives within its territory
troops of the belUgerent armies must intern them as far as
possible at a distance from the theatre of war.
It may keep them in camps or even confine them in
fortresses or any other places assigned for the purpose.
It shall decide whether officers may be set at liberty on
giving their parole not to leave the neutral territory without
permission.
Art. 12. 239. In default of a special agreement, the neutral
Power shall supply the persons interned within its territory
with food and clothing, and grant to them such relief as the
dictates of hmnanity prescribe.
The expense incurred by the internment shall be refunded
after the conclusion of peace.
Art. 18. 240. A neutral Power which receives escaped prisoners
of war shall leave them at liberty. If it allows them to
remam within its territory it may assign to them a place
where they are to reside.
War Documents. 467
The same rule shall apply to prisoners of war who are
brought in by troops, taking refuge in the territory of the
neutral Power.
241. A neutral Power may permit the passage through Art. i4.
its territory of wounded or sick of the belligerent armies with
the proviso that trains used for the conveyance do not carry
either combatants or war material. In such a case the
neutral Power is bound to take the necessary measures of
safety and control.
The sick and wounded of the adversary, who under such
conditions are brought by one of the belUgerents on neutral
territory, shall be guarded by the neutral Power in such a
manner that they cannot take any further part in the oper-
ations of war. The said Power shall be under the same obU-
gations with regard to' the wounded or sick of the other
army entrusted to its care.
242. The Geneva Convention applies also to the sick Art. is.
and wounded interned in neutral territory.
Chapter 42. — Of Neutral Persons.
243. The subjects of a State not taking part in the war Art. le.
are to be considered as neutrals.
2 4 4 . A neutral cannot claim the benefit of his neutrality : Art. i7.
(a) if he commits hostile acts against one of the belli-
gerents;
(6) if he commits acts in favour of one of the belligerents,
in particular if he voluntarily enhsts in the armed
forces of one of the parties.
In such a case a neutral may not be dealt with by the
belUgerent against whom he has infringed the neutrahty
in a more rigorous manner than a subject of the other belU-
gerent State can be dealt with for a similar act.
245. The following cannot be considered as acts in Art. is.
favour of a belhgerent within the meaning of § 244 (6) : —
(a) Supplies undertaken for one of the belligerents or
loans granted to him, provided that the contractor or
lender does not reside within the territory of the
other party or within the territory occupied by the
latter and that the said supphes do not come from
the said territories;
(6) Services rendered in connection with poUce or civil
administration.
468 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Chapter 43, — Of Railway Material.
Art. 19. 246. Railway material coming from the territory of
neutral Powers, which belongs either to the said Powers or
to companies or private persons, and is recognisable as such,
shall not be requisitioned or used by a belUgerent except if,
and as far as, such is imperatively required. It must be
sent back to the country of origin as soon as possible.
In the same way a neutral Power may, in case of necessity,
retain and use as far as necessary the material coming from
the territory of the belligerent Power.
Compensation shall be paid by either side in proportion to
the material used and the duration of use.
ANNEX.
DOCUMENTS OF NATIONAL AND FOREIGN
MARITIME MERCHANT SHIPS.*
(Here follows in the original a list of documents carried by
merchant ships of the principal maritime Powers. The na/mes
are given in the language of the particular State and are
numbered for reference; the footnote below refers to these
figures.)
*The analogous documents of the several States are indicated by the same
figures. Search must always be made for insurance policies, in order to compare
the indications in the same with the contents of the navigation documents.
War Documents. 469
APPENDIX 0.
War legislation of the United Kingdom which may be of interest
in Canada.
Chap. 37. An Act to amend the Defence of the Realm Con-
sohdation Act, 1914.
Chap. 42. An Act to extend the Defence of the Realm Con-
solidation Act, 1914.
Chap. 51. An Act for establishing, in connection with the
present War, a Ministry of Munitions of War, and for purposes
incidental thereto.
Chap. 52. An Act to amend the Law relating to the Exportation
of Articles during the present War.
Chap. 57. An Act to amend the Enactments relating to Prize
Courts.
Chap. 60. An Act for the compilation of a National Register.
Chap. 69. An Act to confirm Action taken by any Cotton
Association for dealing with Emergencies due to the present War.
Chap. 70. An Act to amend and extend the provisions of the
Execution of Trusts (War Facilities) Act, 1914.
Chap. 71. An Act to extend the Customs (War Powers) Act, 1915.
Chap. 72. An Act to give temporary power to Government
Departments to extend the time limited for the performance of Duties
or the exercise of powers under special Acts^
Chap. 75. An Act to provide for the limitation of the Price of
Coal.
Chap. 79. An Act to amend the Trading with the Enemy Acts,
1914.
470 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Chapter 37.
An Act to amend the Defence of the Realm Consolidation
Act, 1914.
{16th March, 1915.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Conunons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: —
Powers for 1. (1) Subscctiou (3) of scctiou one of the Defence of the
pr^uSn Realm Consolidation Act, 1914 (which gives power to
of war take possession and use for the purpose of His Majesty's
material. jjayal and miUtary services certain factories or workshops
6 Geo. 5, c. 8. or the plant thereof), shall apply to any factory or work-
shop of whatever sort, or the plant thereof; and that
subsection shall be read as if the following paragraphs were
added after paragraph (6): —
" (c) to require any work in any factory or workshop
to be done in accordance with the directions of
the Admiralty or Army Council, given with the
object of making the factory or workshop, or the
plant or labour therein, as useful as possible
for the production of war material; and
" {d) to regulate or restrict the carrying on of work in
any factory or workshop, or remove the plant there-
from, with a view to increasing the production of
war material in other factories or workshops; and
" (e) to take possession of any unoccupied premises for
the purpose of housing workmen employed in the
production, storage, or transport of war material."
(2) It is hereby declared that where the fulfilment by
any person of any contract is interfered with by the
necessity on the part of himself or any other person of
complying with any requirement, regulation, or restriction
of the Admiralty or the Army Council under the Defence
of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, or this Act, or any
regulations made thereunder, that necessity is a good
defence to any action or proceedings taken against that
person in respect of the non-fulfilment of the contract so
far as it is due to that interference.
(3) In this section the expression "war material" includes
arms, ammunition, warlike stores, and equipment, and
everything required for or in connection with the production
thereof.
Short tide. 2. This Act may be cited as the Defence of the Realm
(Amendment), (No. 2,) Act, 1915.
War Documents. 471
Chapter 42.
An Act to extend the Defence of the Realm Consolidation
Act, 1914.
{19th May, 1915.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords
Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present
Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same,
as follows : —
1. (1) Where it appears to His Majesty that it is state control
expedient for the purpose of the successful prosecution tradeln"^
of the present war that the sale and supply of intoxicating ^^^^*°
liquor in any area should be controlled by the State, on the
ground that war material is being made or loaded or unloaded
or dealt with in transit in the area or that men belonging
to His Majesty's naval or military forces are assembled in
the area. His Majesty has power, by Order in Council, to
define the area and to apply to the area the regulations
issued in pursuance of this Act under the Defence of the
Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, and the regulations soSGeo.v, c. s.
applied shall, subject to any provisions of the Order or any
amending Order, take effect in that area during the con-
tinuance of the present war and such period not exceeding
twelve months thereafter as may be declared by Order in
Council to be necessary in view of conditions connected
with the termination of the present war. ♦
(2) His Majesty in Council has power to issue regulations
under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914,
to take effect in any area to which they are applied under
this Act —
(a) for giving the prescribed Government authority,
, to the exclusion of any other person, the power
of selling or supplying, or controlling the sale
or supply of, intoxicating liquor in the area,
subject to any exceptions contained in the
regulations; and
(6) for giving the prescribed Government authority
power to acquire, compulsorily or by agreement,
and either for the period during which the
regulations take effect, or permanently, any
licensed or other premises or business in the area,
or any interest therein, so far as it appears
necessary or expedient to do so for the purpose
of giving proper effect to the control of the liquor
supply in the area; and
(c) for enabling the prescribed Government authority,
without any license, to establish and maintain
472
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Skort title.
refreshment rooms for the supply of refreshments
(including, if thought fit, the supply of intoxicating
liquor) to the general public or to any particular
class of persons or to persons employed in any
particular industry in the area; and
(d) for making any modification or adjustment of the
relations between persons interested in licensed
premises in the area which appears necessary or
expedient in consequence of the regulations; and
(e) generally, for giving effect to the transfer of the
control of the liquor traflftc in the area to the
prescribed Government authority, and for
modifying, so far as it appears necessary or
expedient the provisions of the Acts relating to
licensing or the sale of intoxicating liquor in their
application to the area.
(3) Any regulations made before the passing of this
Act under the powers conferred by any Act dealing with
the Defence of the Realm as respects the restriction of the
sale of intoxicating liquor are hereby declared to have been
duly made in accordance with those powers.
S. This Act may be cited as the Defence of the Realm
(Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 1915.
Chapter 51.
An Act for establishing, in connection with the present War,
a Ministry of Munitions of War, and for purposes
incidental thereto.
{9th June, 1916.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : —
Establish-
ment of
Ministry of
Munitions.
Powmof
Minister.
1. (1) For the purpose of supplying munitions for
the present war, it shall be lawful for His Majesty to
appoint a Minister of Munitions who shall hold oflfice
during His Majesty's pleasure.
(2) The Minister of Munitions may appoint such
secretaries, officers, and servants as the Minister may
determine.
2. (1) The Minister of Munitions shall have such
administrative powers and duties in relation to the supply
of munitions for the present war as may be conferred on him
War Documents. 473
by His Majesty in Council, and His Majesty may also, if he
considers it expedient that, in connection with the supply
of munitions, any powers or duties of a Government Depart-
ment or authority, whether conferred by statute or other-
wise, should be transferred to, or exercised or performed
concurrently by, the Minister of Munitions, by Order in
Council make the necessary provision for the purpose, and
any Order made in pursuance of this section may include
any supplemental provisions which appear necessary for
the purpose of giving full effect to the Order.
(2) Any Order in Council made under this section may
be varied or revoked by a subsequent Order in Council.
3. (1) There shall be paid out of money provided Re-
by Parliament to the Minister cf Munitions an annual salary muneratioa
not exceeding five thousand pounds, and to the secretaries, expenses,
officers, and servants of the Ministry such salaries or
remuneration as the Trieasury may from time to time
determine.
(2) The expenses of the Ministry of Munitions to such
amount as may be sanctioned by the Treasury shall be
paid out of money provided by Parliament.
4. (1) The Minister of Munitions may adopt an official Seai, style,
seal and describe himself generally by the style and title ofMt^^ter.
of the Minister of Munitions, and the seal of the Minister
shall be officially and judicially noticed and shall be
authenticated by the signature of the Minister or of a
secretary or some person authorized by the Minister to act
in that behalf.
(2) Every document purporting to be an Order or other
instrument issued by the Minister of Munitions and to be
sealed with the seal of the Minister authenticated in manner
provided by this section or to be signed by the secretary or
any person authorized as aforesaid shall be received in
evidence and be deemed to be such Order or instrument
without further proof, unless the contrary is shown.
(3) A certificate signed by the Minister of Munitions
that any order or other instrument purporting to be made
or issued by him is so made or issued shall be conclusive
evidence of the fact so certified.
(4) Where in connection with the undertaking of any
duties or powers by the Minister of Munitions it appears
to the Minister of Munitions and the department or
authority concerned that in any notice, order, contract, or
other document the name of the Minister of Munitions
should be substituted for the name of any department or
authority, or that the name of any officer of the Ministry
of Munitions should be substituted for the name of any
officer of any such department or authority, the Minister
of Munitions may order that the substitution shall take
effect, subject to any limitations contained in the order,
474
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada,
and, where such an order is made, the notice, order, contract,
or document shall have effect in accordance with the order.
5. (1) The office of Minister of Munitions or of
Secretary in the Ministry of Munitions shall not render
the holder thereof incapable of being elected to or sitting
or voting as a member of the Commons House of Parliament,
but not more than two such Secretaries shall sit as members
of that House at the same time.
(2) The Minister of Munitions shall take the oath of
allegiance and official oath and shall be deemed to be
included in the First Part of the Schedule to the Promissory
Oaths Act, 1868.
6. The office of Minister of Munitions and the Ministry
of Munitions shall cease to exist on the termination of a
period of twelve months after the conclusion of the present
war or such earlier date as may be fixed by His Majesty in
Council, and then any appointments made under the
powers conferred by this Act shall be determined, and any
powers or duties which have been transferred to the Minister
of Munitions under this Act, shall, without prejudice to any
action taken in piu^uance of those powers or duties, revert
to the Department or Authority from which they were
transferred.
Short title 7. (1) In this Act the cxprcssiou "munitions of war" and
Sterpretation. *^® cxprcssiou "muuitions" mean anything required to be
provided for war purposes, and include arms, ammunition,
war-like stores or material, and anything required for
equipment or transport purposes or for or in connection
with the production of munitions.
(2) This Act may be cited as the Ministry of Mimitions
Act, 1915.
Ability of
Minister and
Secretaries
to sit in
Parliament.
31-32
Vict. c. 72.
Cessation of
Ministry
after
the close
of the war.
Power to
prohibit
exportation
to persons
other than
authorized
'condgnee.
Chapter 52.
An Act to amend the Law relating to the Exportation of
Articles during the Present War.
mth June, 1915.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: —
1. (1) The power of His Majesty under section one
of the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, as amended by the
Customs (Exportation Restriction) Act, 1914, by pro-
clamation to prohibit the exportation of articles to any
coimtry or place named in the proclamation, shall, during
War Documents. 475
the continuance of the present war, include the power to
prohibit the exportation of any article to any such country
or place unless consigned to such person or persons as may
be authorized by or under the proclamation to receive such
article.
(2) If any article to which any such proclamation applies
is delivered to any consignee other than an authorized
consignee the vessel in which it was exported shall for the
purposes of the Acts relating to the Customs be deemed to
have been used in the conveyance of prohibited goods.
2. The Penalty to which the exporter or his agent or Penalty on
the shipper of any goods exported in contravention of any ^Pp" Q*^i^°"g^
proclamation or Order in or of Council is liable, under goods,
section eight of the Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1879,
or the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, as amended by any
subsequent enactment, including this Act, shall, during the
continuance of the present war, be increased from one
hundred pounds to five hundred pounds; Provided that the
court may, if it thinks fit, in lieu of ordering the offender to
pay such penalty, order that he be imprisoned, with of
without hard labour, for a term not exceeding two years.
3. This Act may be cited as the Customs (Exportation short titio.
Restriction) Act, 1915.
Chapter 57.
An Act to amend the Enactments relating to Prize
Courts.
{2nd July, 1915.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : —
1. (1) Where proceedings are pending in any prize Power to
court against any ship or cargo, the court may at any stage procSings
of the proceedings, on application being made by the proper from one
officer of the Crown, and upon being satisfied that the t "another,
proceedings, or the proceedings so far as they relate to
the cargo or any part thereof, would be more conveniently
conducted in any other prize court, make an order remitting
the proceedings, or the proceedings so far as they relate
to the cargo or to any part of the cargo, to such other
prize court.
476
Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Power to
make orders
emforceable
by other
prize courts.
Supple-
mental
powers of
prize courts.
27-28 Vict,
c. 26.
Salaries
andli
remuner-
ation of I
jadges and
officers of
phielcourts.
(2) Where any proceedings have been remitted to
another prize court that other court shall have the same
jurisdiction to deal with the matter as if the subject matter
of those proceedings had originally been seized within its
jurisdiction or been brought within its jurisdiction after
capture, and any order or other steps made or taken in those
proceedings before the order of remission shall be deemed to
have been made or taken by or in that court.
2. A prize court may, as respects any cause or matter
within its jurisdiction, and on the application of the proper
oflBcer of the Crown, declare that any order or decree made
by it, whether before or after the conmiencement of this Act,
is enforceable within the jurisdiction of another prize
court, and shall, on the like application, have power to
enforce any decree or order which another prize court has
declared to be enforceable within the jurisdiction of such
first mentioned court.
3. (1) Where a prize court under this Act orders the
remission of any proceedings, or declares that any order
or decree is enforceable by another prize court, the first
mentioned court may order the subject matter of the
proceedings, or of the order or decree, to be removed, in
such manner and subject to such conditions as the court
thinks fit, into the jurisdiction of the other court, and,
where any such order of removal is made, either court may
direct that any expenses incurred in the removal shall
be borne by the cargo or any part of the cargo or the ship
in such manner as the court thinks proper.
(2) For the purpose of the voyage of a ship from the
jurisdiction of one court to that of another under such
an order of removal, the ship, if not a British ship, shall be
treated as if it were a British ship registered in the United
Kingdom.
(3) The power of His Majesty in Council to make rules
for regulating the procedure and practice of prize courts
shall extend to making rules for carrying this Act into
effect.
(4) The powers conferred by this Act are without
prejudice to any other powers which the High Court in
England may possess for the like purposes independently of
this Act, and to the obligation imposed on prize courts by
section nine of the Naval Prize Act, 1864.
4. (1) The power conferred by section ten of the Naval
Prize Act, 1864, to grant salaries in lieu of fees to judges of
prize courts shall be extended so as also to confer a power
of granting a remuneration by way of a lump sum, and, as
so extended, shall, notwithstanding anything in any other
enactment, apply also to officers of prize courts or performing
duties in connection with matters of prize:
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Provided that the powers under that section or this
section shall not be exercised as respects any prize court
in India except on the application of the Governor General
of India in Council or as respects any prize court in the
Dominion of Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia, the
Dominion of New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, or
Newfoundland, except on the application of the Governor
General or of the Governor in Council as the case may be.
(2) This section shall be deemed to have had effect since
the commencement of the present war.
5, This Act may be cited as the Prize Courts Act, 1915, short title
and shall be construed as one with the Naval Prize Act, ^^truction
1864; and the Naval Prize Acts, 1864 to 1914, and the Prize
Courts (Egypt, Zanzibar, and Cyprus) Act, 1914, and this
Act may be cited together as the Naval Prize Acts, 1864 to 4.5 Qeo v
1915. C.79.
Chapter 60.
An Act for the compilation of a National Register.
{15th July, 1915.)
DE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
•^ and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : —
1. A register shall be formed of all persons, male and Register of
female, between the ages of fifteen and sixty-five not between the
being members of any of His Majesty's naval forces or of ^s^s of fifteen
His Majesty's regular or territorial forces), subject tosfxty-five.
the exceptions mentioned in this Act.
2. The Registrar-General, acting under the directions Registration
of the Local Government Board, shall be the central ^^^^°"*^®^
registration authority, and the Common Council of the City districts.
of London, and the councils of metropolitan and municipal
boroughs, and of urban and rural districts, and the Council
of the Scilly Islands shall be the local registration authorities
for their respective areas, and each such area shall be a
separate registration district; but any such council may
delegate to a committee of the council all or any of their
powers as such local registration authority as aforesaid.
3. It shall be the duty of the local registration authority. Duty to
in accordance with instructions issued by the Local Govern- re^ster.
ment Board, to compile and maintain the register so far as
it relates to their area, to tabulate the contents thereof, and
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to make them available for such purposes as may be pre-
scribed, and to furnish to the central registration authority
and to the other Government Departments such returns
therefrom as may be required.
Duty to fill 4.(1) For the purpose of enabling such a register to be
"om"*? '^*"™ compiled it shall be the duty of every such person as afore-
said, within the perscribed time, to fill up and sign a form
showing the following particulars: —
(a) name; place of residence; age; whether single,
married, or widowed; number of dependants (if
any), distinguishing wife, children, and other
dependents; profession or occupation (if any);
name and business address of employer (if any);
and nature of employer's business; and (in the
case of a person bom abroad) nationality, if not
British; and
(6) whether the work on which he is emploj^ed is work
for or under any Government Department,
(c) whether he is skilled in and able and willing to
perform any work other than the work (if any) at
which he is at the time employed, and, if so, the
nature thereof.
(2) The central registration authority shall cause forms
to be prepared and issued to the local registration author-
ities, and every local registration authority shall, in
accordance with instructions from the Local Government
Board, cause the forms to be distributed so as to secure
that, as far as possible, a sufficient number of forms shall be
left at every dwelling-house within their registration
district, and shall also give public notice as to the places
within the registration district where forms can be obtained.
(3) The local registration authority shall also make
arrangements for the collection, in the prescribed manner
and within the prescribed times, of forms when filled up and
signed.
Completion
and
correction
of forms
5. The local registration authority shall cause the
forms, when filled up and signed, to be examined, and such
of them as appear to be incomplete or incorrect to be
completed or corrected, and may take such steps as appear
to them necessary to enable such completion or correction
to be efiFected, and where it appears to the local registration
authority that no form has been returned, or that the form
returned cannot be completed or corrected without the
personal attendance of the person concerned, they may
require his attendance at such place, and at such time as
they may appoint, and it shall be the duty of every person
whose attendance is so required to attend, and to answer
such questions as may be addressed to him for the purpose
of enabling the form to be filled up, completed or corrected.
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6. After the return by a person of a form filled up and Right to
signed, and, where necessary, completed or corrected, in ^f*'^°**®«
accordance with this Act, there shall be supplied to him regiBtration.
a certificate of registration, which shall be signed and
preserved by him.
7. (1) If any person registered under this Act changes Notification
his place of residence he shall, unless such change is merely ^1 address
temporary, within twenty-eight days thereafter send or etc.
deliver to the local registration authority of the district in
which the new place of residence is situate, by post or other-
wise, his certificate of registration, with the new place of
residence noted thereon, and there shall be supplied to him
a fresh certificate of registration, and, if his new place of
residence is in a different district from that in which the
previous place of residence was situate, the local registration
authority receiving the certificate shall communicate the
change to the local registration authority of the last-
mentioned district, and the change shall be noted in the
register.
(2) Within twenty-eight days after the arrival in the
United Kingdom of any person between such ages as afore-
said, he shall, if not previously registered, send or deliver
to a local registration authority, by post or otherwise, notice
of his arrival, together with the particulars concerning
himself required by this Act to be registered, and shall, if so
required, attend at such place and time as the authority
may appoint, and shall answer such questions as may be
addressed to him for the purpose of enabling the necessary
particulars to be registered, and thereupon shall be supplied
with a certificate of registration.
8. The Local Government Board may issue such Matters to be
instructions as appear to them to be necessary for carrying fnat^gf^ng^^
this Act into effect, and may by such instructions prescribe —
(a) the manner in which the register is to be compiled,
and the nature of the forms to be issued; and
(6) the duties of registration authorities, and persons
employed by them under this Act ; and
(c) anything authorized by this Act to be prescribed.
9. (1) The expenses of the Local Government Board Expenses,
and Registrar-General in carrying this Act into operation,
to such an amount as the Treasury may sanction, shall be
defrayed out of money provided by Parliament.
(2) There shall be paid, out of money provided by
Parliament, to the local registration authorities, towards
their expenses, under this Act, allowances on such scale
as the Treasury may approve, and the expenses of local
registration authorities under this Act, so far as not covered
by such allowances, shall be paid, in the case of a municipal
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DHty of
employers
to furnish
information.
borough council out of the borough fund or borough rate,
and in the case of any other local registration authority out
of the fund or rate out of which the general expenses of the
authority are payable.
lO. For the purposes of facilitating the compilation
and maintenance of the register, it shall be the duty of any
employer of labour, (including heads of Government
departments) to supply to any registration authority such
information and render such assistance as may be pre-
scribed in respect of such persons in his employment as are
required to be registered under this Act.
Registratioo 11. No pcrsou shall be registered in more than one area,
inonearea ^ud, if any persou is liable to be registered in two or more
areas, he shall have liberty to choose in which area he shall
be registered.
Exceptions.
Penalties for
offences.
12. The duty of registering under this Act shall not,
except to such extent as may be prescribed, apply to any
prisoner in a prison, certified lunatic or defective, or inmate
of any poor law institution, hospital, or other prescribed
institution, nor to a prisoner of war or a person who is
interned.
13. (1) If any person employed under this Act makes
wilful default in the performance of any of his duties under
this Act, he shall for each offence be liable, on conviction
under the Summary Jurisdiction Acts, to a fine not exceeding
five pounds.
(2) If any person employed in collecting, correcting, or
completing forms, or otherwise acting in the compilation or
maintenance of the register, or the tabulation of the contents
thereof, or any person using the register, communicates
without lawful authority any information required in the
course of his employment, or from such use, he shall, on
conviction under the Summary Jurisdiction Acts, be hable
to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term
not exceeding three months, or to a fine not exceeding
twenty pounds, or to both such imprisonment and fine.
(3) If any person over eighteen years of age required to
register himself under this Act —
(a) refuses, or without lawful excuse neglects, to fill up
or cause to be filled up a form to the best of his
knowledge and behef, or to sign it as by this Act
required; or
(6) refuses, or without lawful excuse neglects, to attend
at any place or time at which his attendance is required
under this Act; or
(c) wilfully makes or signs, or causes to be made or signed,
any false return of any matter specified in the form;
or
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(d) refuses to answer, or wilfully gives a false answer to
any question necessary for obtaining the information
required to be obtained under this Act; or
(e) refuses, or without lawful excuse neglects, to perform
any other duty imposed on him by or under this
Act:
he shall for each offence be liable on conviction under the
Summary Jurisdiction Acts, to a fine not exceeding five
pounds, and in case of a continuing offence to a further fine
not exceeding one pound for each day during which the
offence continues.
(4) If any person falsely represents himself to be a person
to whom a certificate of registration has been issued under
this Act, he shall, on conviction under the Summary Juris-
diction Act, be liable to imprisonment with or without hard
labour for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine
not exceeding twenty pounds, or to both such imprison-
ment and fine.
14. In the application of this Act to Scotland — Application
(1) ''Secretary for Scotland" shall be substituted f or *° ^«^*^^"^-
"Local Government Board" and "Board;" "Reg-
istrar-General for Scotland " for "Registrar-General : "
(2) The Council of a county, and the town council of a
royal, parliamentary, or police burgh shall be the
local registration authorities for their respective
areas, and each such area shall be a separate regis-
V tration district; provided that the boundaries of a
royal or parliamentary burgh for police purposes
shall be the boundaries thereof for the purposes of
this Act; and provided further that a local regis-
tration authority shall be entitled to call upon the
other local authorities within its area for their
assistance and co-operation to such extent and
subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.
Any two or more local registration authorities may
combine for the purposes of this Act, subject to such
conditions as may be prescribed;
(3) The expenses of local registration authorities under
this Act, so far as not covered by allowances from
the Treasury, shall be paid, in the case of a county
council out of the general purposes rate, and in the
case of a town council out of the burgh general
improvement assessment or any other assessment
leviable by the town council in equal proportions on
owners and occupiers; provided that the rate-payers
of a police burgh shall not be assessed by the county
council for any such expenses.
15. This Act shall apply to Ireland to such extent and Application
subject to such modifications as are hereinafter mentioned : — ^ inland.
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(1) The Lord Lieutenant may, by Order, apply section
one of this Act, with the necessary modifications, to
Ireland or to any area or areas in Ireland specified
in the Order;
(2) The register for Ireland, or, as the case may be, for
any such area or areas as aforesaid, shall be formed
under the directions of the Lord Lieutenant by the
Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages
in Ireland (in this section referred to as the Registrar-
General for Ireland), whose duty it shall be to com-
pile and maintain the register from information at
his disposal or furnished by any other officer or
department of the Government pursuant to such
directions, or by the council of any county or of any
county borough which may be desirous of assisting
in the formation of the register;
(3) The register shall contain, as respects the persons
registered, the particulars set forth in paragraphs
(a), (6), and (c) of subsection (1) of section four of
this Act, so far as the same have been ascertained
from the information at the disposal of or furnished
to the Registrar-General for Ireland as aforesaid, and
the Registrar-General for Ireland shall tabulate the
contents and make them available for such purposes
as may be ordered by the Lord Lieutenant :
(4) As respects areas in Ireland to which section one of
this Act is not applied, lists of persons desiring to be
registered may, if the Lord-Lieutenant thinks proper,
be compiled by the Registrar-General for Ireland
under the directions of the Lord Lieutenant, and the
Lord Lieutenant for that purpose may cause forms to
be issued to any such persons on their application :
(5) The expenses of the Lord Lieutenant and of the
Registrar-General for Ireland in carrying this Act
into operation shall, to such an extent as the Treasury-
may sanction, be defrayed out of money provided by
ParUament :
(6) There shall be paid, out of moneys provided by
ParUament, towards expenses incurred, with the
sanction of the Local Government Board for Ireland,
by county councils and county borough councils in
assisting in the formation of the register, allowances
on such scale as the Treasury may approve, and such
expenses, so far as not covered by the allowances,
shall be defrayed in the case of a county council out
of the poor rate as a county at large charge, and in
the case of a county borough council out of the rate
or fund applicable to the purposes of the Public
Health (Ireland) Acts, 1878 to 1907:
(7) Save as provided in this section, the foregoing
provisions of this Act shall not apply to Ireland.
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16. (1) This Act may be cited as the National Regis- short title
tration Act, 1915. . f^^,,,,^
(2) This Act shall continue in force during the continu-
ance of the present war and no longer, without prejudice,
however, to the taking or prosectuion of proceedings for
any offence committed before the expiration of this Act.
Chapter 69.
An Act to confirm Action taken by any Cotton Association
for dealing with Emergencies due to the present War.
(29th July, 1915).
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
1. Any action taken by any cotton association before Confirmation
the passing of this Act for altering the date of delivery millet 0^°*^^
under any contracts made expressly or impliedly subject to ^°"*^^°*^^ ''^
the rules of the association by any persons (whether mem- associations,
bers of the association or not) for the future delivery of
cotton is hereby confirmed; and the date of delivery under
any such contracts shall be, and shall be deemed to have
been, altered in accordance with any notice for the alteration
thereof issued by the association and subject to the condi-
tions contained in the notice.
2. This Act may be cited as the Cotton Associations short title.
(Emergency Action) Act, 1915.
Chapter 70.
An Act to amend and extend the provisions of the Execution
of Trusts (War Facilities) Act, 1914.
i29th July, 1915.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
(•!•/• 1-1 <• Powers of
1. A tenant for life or a person having the powers of a tenant for
tenant for life within the meaning of the Settled Land Acts, settkd Land
1882 to 1890, shall be deemed to be a trustee within the^cts^
meaning of the Execution of Trusts (War Facilities) Act, c. 13. ^°'
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Executors
and ad-
ministrators.
Revocation
of powers of
attorney.
1914, (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act) and
accordingly may in pursuance of the principal Act by power
of attorney delegate the exercise of all or any of his statutory
powers under the Settled Lands Act, 1882 to 1890, and also
all or any of the powers (if any) conferred upon him by the
settlement in extension of such statutory powers : Provided
that such delegation shall only be made to the trustees of
the settlement for the purposes of the said Acts or to one
or more of them.
2. For removing doubts it is hereby declared that an
executor or administrator of a deceased person is, in relation
to the administration of the estate of the deceased, a trustee
within the meaning of the principal Act, and that he may
appoint as his attorney his co-executor or co-administrator
(li any), or any other person who would be capable of being
appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be admin-
istrator with the will annexed or administrator of such
deceased person, if no executor or administrator existed:
Provided that for the purpose of this provision, a person
shall not be deemed to be incapable of being appointed
administrator by reason only that some other person would
have, according to the law or practice of the court, a prior
claim to be so appointed.
3. (1) In favour of any person dealing with the donee
of a power of attorney made under the principal Act or this
Act, any act done or instrument executed by the attorney
shall, notwithstanding that the power has become revoked
by the act of the donor of the power or by his death or
otherwise, be as vaUd and effectual as if the donor of the
power were alive and of sound mind and had himself done
such act or executed such instrument, unless such person
had actual notice of the revocation of the power or of the
death or unsoundness of mind of the donor of the power
before such act was done or deed executed.
(2) In favour of a person dealing with the attorney any
such statutory declaration made by the attorney as is
mentioned in subsection (4) of section one of the principal
Act shall be conclusive evidence of the facts therein declared.
Powers of
trustees in
case of
death of
infant
engaged on
war service.
4. Where an infant who has been engaged on war service
within the meaning of subsection (2) of section one of the
Principal Act, or who, having been abroad but not actually
engaged on war service, has been for any reason connected
with the present war unable to return from abroad to the
United Kingdom, has died, all acts and instruments pur-
porting to be done or executed on his behalf under the
provisions of section sixty of the Settled Land Act, 1882,
after the date of his death shall, in favour of any person who
had not at the time the act was done or the instrument
War Documents. 485
executed actual notice of the death, be as valid and effectual
as if such infant were still living.
5. A trustee or infant to whom the principal Act or this Persons
Act applies shall, for the purposes of those Acts, be presumed ^^Z^
to remain ahve until definite news of his death has been presumed
received or such death has been presumed by a court of *° ^® *^''^^"
competent jurisdiction, and the fact that he is reported
"missing" or "missing and beheved to be killed" shall not
be construed as giving to persons having knowledge of such
report actual notice of his death, although in fact it has
occurred.
6. This Act may be cited as the Execution of Trusts Short title
(War Facihties) Amendment Act, 1915, and shall be construction.
construed as one with the principal Act; and this Act and
the principal Act may be cited together as the Execution of
Trusts (War Facihties) Acts, 1914 and 1915.
Chapter 71
An Act to extend the Customs (War Powers) Act, 1915.
{29th July, 1916.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Coromons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : —
1. The Customs (War Powers) Act, 1915, shall be read Provision
as if the following subsection were substituted for sub- ^Iciaration
section (1) of section five of that Act: — as to ultimate
" (1) Where in pursuance of any order made by thcofewted
Commissioners of Customs and Excise under goods,
section one hundred and thirty-nine of the Customs 5-6 Geo. v
Consolidation Act, 1876, a person, in the course of*'- ^^•
making entry before shipment, makes a declaration
as to the person or country for whom goods are
ultimately destined, then, unless security has been
given by bond, the exporter shall, if and when
required by the Comimissioners of Customs and
Excise, produce evidence to their satisfaction that
those goods have not reached a person who is an
enemy or treated as an enemy, or a country which
is an enemy country or treated as an enemy country,
under any law for the time being in force relating to
trading with the enemy; and if he fails to do so he
shall be liable to a penalty of treble the value of the
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goods, or one hundred pounds, at the election of the
Commissioners, unless he proves that the goods
reached the person or country without his consent or
connivance, and that he took all reasonable steps to
secure that the ultimate destination of the goods
should be the person or country mentioned in the
declaration."
Extension of 2. The powcr under section six of the Customs (War
^?Powers) Powers) Act, 1915, to seize imported goods suspected to
Act. 1915, be of enemy origin shall be extended so as to apply to any
goods which the Commissioners of Customs and Excise
have reason to suspect are being imported in contravention
of the law relating to trading with the enemy.
Short title. 3. This Act may be cited as the Customs (War Powers)
(No. 2) Act, 1915.
Chapter 72.
An Act to give temporary power to Government Depart-
ments to extend the time limited for the performance of
duties or the exercise of powers under special Acts.
{29th July, 1916.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : —
Extension 1. (1) Where the time within which a duty is to be
malted under Performed or a power may be exercised under any special
special Acts. Act is limited, an appUcation may be made to the appropriate
Government Department for an order under this Act
extending that time; but only in cases where the time is
due to expire within twelve months of the date of the
application.
(2) An application may be so made by or on behalf
of the person by whom the duty is to be performed or by
whom the power may be exercised, or by or on behalf of any
other person appearing to the Department to be interested
in the extension of time for the performance of the duty or
the exercise of the power.
(3) If on any such application the Department are
satisfied that, in the circumstances of the case, the time
in respect of which the application is made should be
extended, they may make an order so extending the time,
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and the s'pecial or other Act by which the time is Umited
shall, as respects the time extended by the Order, have
effect as if the time as so extended were substituted for the
time specified in the Act;
Provided that, without prejudice to the making of any
further order, no time shall be extended under any such
order for more than a year.
An order shall have full effect notwithstanding that the
time to which it relates has expired, if the application upon
which the order is made was made before the Bme expired.
(4) Before deahng with any apphcation, the Department
may require the applicant to publish any notices which the
Department direct him to publish, and, in any case where
it appears to the Department necessary, to give notice to
such persons as the Department direct, and may give any
person appearing to the Department to be interested in the
question of the extension of time an opportunity of
representing his views to the Department in such manner
as the Department think fit.
(5) An order made by a Government Department under
this Act shall be pubUshed in the London, Edinburgh, or
Dubhn Gazette, as the case requires, and shall not, after
it is made, be questioned on the ground that it was not
made by the appropriate Department; and if any question
arises as to the Department to which an application under
this Act should be referred, that question shall be determined
by the Treasury, and their decision on the matter shall be
conclusive.
2. (1) In this Act the expression "special Act" means a inter-
local or private Act, and includes any pubhc Act of a local ^^ortS
or private nature, and any certificate or order having the and
force of an Act or confirmed by Act.
(2) This Act may be cited as the Special Acts (Extension
of Time) Act, 1915.
(3) This Act shall have effect only where the apphcation
under the Act is made during the continuance of the present
war or a period of six months thereafter.
Chapter 75.
An Act to provide for the limitation of the Price of Coal.
(29th July, 1915.)
BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : —
488 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Limitation 1, (1) Coal at the pit's mouth shall not be sold OF oflfered
ft ?^at the for sale directly or indirectly by the owner of the coal or on
pit's mouth, his behalf at a price exceeding by more than the standard
amount per ton the price of coal of the same description,
sold in similar quantities, and under similar conditions
affecting the sale, at the pit's mouth at the same coal mine
on the corresponding date (or as near thereto as, having
regard to the course of business, may be practicable) in the
twelve months ended the thirtieth day of June nineteen
hundred and fourteen (in this Act referred to as the
corresponding price.)
(2) The standard amount shall be four shillings:
Provided that the Board of Trade may, by order, if they are
satisfied, as respects any class of coal mines specified in the
order or the coal mines in any district so specified, that
owing to special circumstances affecting those mines the
standard amount of four shillings should be increased,
substitute for that amount such higher sum as that may
think just in the circumstances; and as respects those mines
this Act shall have effect as if the higher sum so substituted
were the standard amount.
(3) If any person sells or offers for sale any coal in contra-
vention of this section he shall be hable on summary con-
viction to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds or, at
the discretion of the court, to a fine not exceeding treble
the amount by which the sum paid or payable for any coal
sold by him in contravention of this section exceeds the
maximum sum which would have been paid or payable for
the coal if there had been no contravention of this section:
Provided that a person shall not be liable to a fine under
this provision if he shows that he had reasonable grounds
to believe that he was not committing an offence.
(4) This section shall apply (both as respects the price
at which coal is sold or offered for sale and as respects the
corresponding price) to a case where the owner of coal at
the pit's mouth has sold or offered to sell that coal at a
price which includes the cost of railway or other incidental
services besides the actual value of the coal at the pit's
mouth, as if he had sold or offered to sell it at the pit's
mouth at that price reduced by an amount representing the
cost of those services.
(5) It is hereby declared that nothing in this section
shall affect the rights or obligations of any person under
any contract or agreement for the sale of coal except, in
cases where the sale is in contravention of this section, as
respects so much of the price as exceeds the maximum
price which could have been charged for the coal if there
had been no contravention of this section.
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2. (1) Where coal is conveyed from the pit's mouth Limitation
over any railway in trucks not belonging to a railway ^r^^^^on
company, the seller of such coal shall not be entitled to^ire.
charge for the use of the trucks any sum exceeding by more
than 50 per cent the sum which the railway company
conveying the coal was actually charging for the provision
of trucks at the commencment of this Act.
(2) If any person charges or attempts to charge for the
use of any trucks in contravention of this section, he shall
be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one
hundred pounds.
3. (1) If in any proceedings any question is raised as to Decision of
the corresponding price of any coal, or as to the cost of ^he Board ^
railway or other incidental services, or as to the sums o^ Trade,
charged for the use or provision of trucks, the court shall
refer the question for determination by the Board of Trade
and the decision of the Board shall be final and conclusive
for all purposes.
(2) If for any reason there are not adequate data at any
coal mine from which to ascertain, in accordance with the
foregoing provisions of this Act, the corresponding price
at that mine, the Board of Trade may fix that price having
regard to data afforded from sales of coal at other mines.
(3) The Board of Trade may require the owner of any
coal mine to furnish such information as appears to them
necessary for the purpose of carrying into effect this Act;
and if any person refuses to furnish any such information
when so required, or furnishes information which is false in
any material particular, he shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds.
(4) The Board of Trade Arbitrations, etc.. Act, 1874, 37-38 vict.
shall apply as if this Act were a special Act within the mean- °- *''•
ing of the first-mentioned Act.
4. (1) This Act shall not apply to any sale of coal for Application,
export, or to any sale of coal for the manufacture of patent |nd^ *^*^®'
fuel for export, or to any sale of coal to be used on any ship . duration.
(2) This Act shall not apply to the sale of coal suppUed
in pursuance of a contract made before the conamencement
of this Act:
Provided that where any contract has been made on
or after the first day of April, nineteen hundred and fifteen,
and before the commencement of this Act, for the sale of
coal by the owner thereof at the pit's mouth, coal delivered
under that contract after the expiration of the period fixed
under this provision, and shown to be excepted coal within
the meaning of this provision, shall, if the other party to
the contract within two months after the conmaencement of
this Act gives notice in writing to that effect to the owner
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of the coal at the pit's mouth, be deemed for the purposes
of this Act to be sold at the time of the delivery thereof.
If in consequence of this provision, the price to be paid
by any person to whom coal is deUvered is reduced by any
amount, the price to be paid by any person to whom the
coal is deUvered in pursuance of any subsidiary contract
shall be reduced by an equivalent amount; and any pur-
chaser under any such subsidiary contract shall have the
same right to give notice to the owner of the coal at the
pit's mouth as the person who has made the original contract
with that owner, and any person who has sold the coal shall,
if required, communicate to the purchaser the name of the
person from whom the coal has been bought.
For the purpose of this provision "excepted coal" means
coal supphed for domestic or household purposes to any
person and coal supphed for any purpose to any local
authority, or to any undertakers supplying gas, water, or
electricity in any locality in pursuance of authority given
by an Act of ParUament, or by an Order confirmed by, or
having the effect of, an Act.
The period fixed under this provision shall be a period of
three months after the commencement of this Act, but the
owner of the coal at the pit's mouth may apply to the
Board of Trade for an extension of that period and the
Board of Trade may, if they are satisfied that there are
special reasons in the case in question for such an extension,
extend the period for such time as they think just under the
circumstances, and the period as so extended shall in such
a case be the period fixed under this provision.
(3) This Act shall not apply to coal raised in Ireland.
(4) This Act may be cited as the Price of Coal (Limita-
tion) Act, 1915.
(5) This Act shall have effect during the continuance of
the present war and a period of six months thereafter.
Chapter 79.
An Act to amend the Trading with the Enemy Acts, 1914.
{29th July, 1915.)
T)E it enacted by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by
^ and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament
assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: —
Payment of 1, (1) Sectiou two of the Trading with the Enemy
etc.' payable Amendment Act, 1914 (hereinafter referred to as the
M^Geo^v principal Act), which relates to the payment to the custodian
c. 12. of dividends, interest, and profits payable to or for the
War Documents. 491
benefit of enemies, shall extend to sums which, had a state
of war not existed, would have been payable and paid in the
United Kingdom to enemies —
(a) in respect of interest on securities issued by or on
behalf of the Government or the Government of any
of His Majesty's Dominions or any foreign Govern-
ment, or by or on behalf of any corporation or any
municipal or other authority whether within or
without the United Kingdom; and
(6) by way of payment off of any securities which have
become repayable on maturity or by being drawn
for payment or otherwise, being such securities as
aforesaid or securities issued by any company;
and in the case of such sums as aforesaid (other than sums
in respect of the payment off of securities issued by a
company) the duty of making payments to the custodian
and of requiring payments to be made to him and of
furnishing him with particulars shall rest with the person,
firm or company through whom the payments in the United
Kingdom are made, and the said section shall apply accord-
ingly, and as if for references therein to the date of the
passing of the principal Act there were substituted references
to the date of the passing of this Act.
(2) Where the custodian is satisfied from returns made
to him under section three of the principal Act that any
such securities as aforesaid (including securities issued
by a company) are held by any person on behalf of an enemy,
the custodian may give notice thereof to the person, firm,
or company, by or through whom any dividends, interest
or bonus in respect of the securities, or any sums by way
of payment ofT of the securities are payable, and upon the
receipt of such notice any dividends, interest or bonus
payable in respect of, and any sums by way of payment off
of the securities to which the notice relates shall be paid
to the custodian in like manner as if the securities were
held by an enemy.
(3) For the purposes of this section "securities" includes
stock, shares, annuities, bonds, debentures or debenture
stock or other obligations.
2. (1) Subsection (1) of section three of the principal Notification
Act, which requires returns to be made to the custodian ^aJ^^ces,
of property held or managed for or on behalf of enemies, deposits,' or
shall apply to balances and deposits standing to the credit toenlm^es.
of enemies at any bank, and to debts to the amount of
fifty pounds or upwards, which are due, or which, had a
state of war not existed, would have been due, to enemies,
as if such bank or debtor were a person who held property on
behalf of an enemy, and as if for references to the passing
of the principal Act there were substituted references to the
passing of this Act.
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(2) The duty of making returns under the said subsection
as so amended shall extend to companies as if the expression
"person" included company, and if any company fails to
comply with the provisions of that subsection as so amended
every director, manager, secretary, or officer of the company
who is knowingly a party to the default shall, on summary
conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred
pounds, or to imprisonment with or without hard labour for
a term not exceeding six months, or to both such a fine and
imprisonment, and in addition to a further fine not exceeding
fifty pounds for every day during which the default
continues.
(3) The custodian shall keep a register of all property
returns whereof have been made to him under section three
of the principal Act as amended by this section, and such
register may be inspected by any person who appears to the
custodian to be interested as a creditor or otherwise.
3. Sections six, seven, and eight of the principal Act shall
apply as if the expression "enemy" where used in those
sections, included any person or body of persons who is
an enemy or treated as an enemy under any proclamations
relating to trading with the enemy for the time being in
force:
Provided that the said sections six and eight shall apply
as respects persons who were not enemies, nor treated as
enemies, under the proclamations in force on the nineteenth
day of November, nineteen hundred and fourteen, with the
substitution of references to the nineteenth day of July,
nineteen hundred and fifteen for references to the said
nineteenth day of November, and of references to the date
of the passing of this Act for references to the date of the
passing of the principal Act, and except in cases where a
license has been duly granted exempting any particular
transaction from the provisions of any of the said sections.
Limitation 4. No actiou shall be brought or other proceedings
©^rteil^" °' commenced by a company the books and documents of which
companies to are liable to inspection under subsection (2) of section two
proce^iSs. of the Trading with the Enemy Act, 1914, unless notice in
^^Geo.v writing has previously been given by the company to the
custodian of their intention.
Invalidity
of assignment
of debts
by enemies
of transfers
of shares
in company,
etc.
Short utie 5. This Act may be cited as the Trading with the Enemy
^^^t^jj^jo^ Amendment Act, 1915, and shall be construed as one with
the principal Act; and the Trading with the Enemy Act,
1914, the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act, 1914,
and this Act shall be cited together as the Trading with the
Enemy Acts, 1914 and 1915.
APPENDIX R
Liquor Control Regulations.
THE DEFENCE OF THE REALM {LIQUOR CONTROL)
REGULATIONS, 1915. (a)
1915. No. 552.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE
10th day of JUNE, 1915.
present:
The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
YI,^HEREAS by the Defence of the Realm Consolidation
'* Act, 1914, (6) His Majesty in Council has power
during the continuance of the present war to issue regula-
tions for securing the public safety and defence of the Realm :
And whereas by the Defence of the Realm (Amendment)
(No. 3) Act, 1915, (c) His Majesty in Council has power to
issue regulations under the first-mentioned Act, to take
effect in any area to which they are applied under the said
Amendment Act, for the purposes of the control by the State
of the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor within the area:
And whereas for the purpose of increasing directly or
indirectly the efficiency of labour in such areas, and prevent-
ing the efficiency of labour in such areas from being impaired
by drunkenness, alcoholism, or excess, it is expedient to
make such regulations as are hereinafter contained:
Now, therefore, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the
advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby
ordered, that in every area to which these Regulations are
applied by an Order in Council made under the Defence of
the Realm (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 1915, (c) the following
provisions shall have effect: —
1. The prescribed Government authority shall be a Board Constitution
to be called the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) °^ ^°^'"^-
(hereinafter referred to as ''the Board"), consisting of a
chairman and such persons as the Minister of Munitions
may from time to time appoint, (d)
(o) These Regulations were published in the "London Gazette" of June 12,
1915, being a Supplement to the Gazette of June 11; in the "Edinburgh Gazette"
of June 12, 1915, being a Sepplement to the Gazette of June 11; and in the "Dublin
Gazette" of June 15, 1915.
(6) 5 Geo. V c. 8.
(c) 5-6 Geo. V c. 42.
(d) By Minute, dated June 30, 1915, the Rt. Hon. David Lloyd George, Minister
of Munitions, appointed the following gentlemen, viz.: — The Lord d'Abemon, Major
Waldorf Astor, M.P., Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Mr. E. R. Cross, Mr. John Denny,
Mr. John Hodge, M.P., Sir William Lever, Bart., Sir George Newman, M.D., Mr.
John Redder, C.B., Mr.R. R. Scott, Mr. Philip Snowden, M.P., Mr. W. Towle, to be
members of the Central Control Board Liquor Traffic, and the Lord d'Abemon to be
Chairman of the Board.
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The quorum of the Board shall be such as the Board may
determine, and the Board may regulate their own procedure,
and no act or proceeding of the Board shall be questioned on
account of any vacancy in the Board.
The Board may sue and be sued, and shall have an official
seal which shall be officially and judicially noticed, and such
seal shall be authenticated by any two members of the
Board or the secretary to the Board.
The Board may appoint a secretary and such officers,
inspectors and servants for the purpose of these Regulations
as the Board, subject to the approval of the Treasury as to
nimiber, may determine.
Every document purporting to be an order or other instru-
ment issued by the Board and to be sealed with the seal of
the Board authenticated in manner provided by these
Regulations, or to be signed by the Secretary to the Board
or any person authorized by the Board to act on behalf of
the Secretary, shall be received in evidence and be deemed
to be such an order or instrument without further proof
unless the contrary is shown.
Any property acquired by the Board shall be vested in
such two or more members of the Board as the Board may
appoint to act as trustees on their behalf for the purpose, and
upon the death, resignation, or removal of a trustee the
property vested in that trustee shall, without conveyance or
assignment, and whether the property is real or personal,
vest in the succeeding trustees either solely or together with
any surviving or continuing trustees, and, until the appoint-
ment of succeeding trustees, shall so vest in the surviving
or succeeding trustee only; and in all legal proceedings
whatsoever concerning any property vested in the trustee
the property may be stated to be the property of the
trustees in their proper names as trustees for the Board
without further description.
fiSMTto' 2. For the purposes of the control of the sale and supply
control sale of intoxicatiug Hquor in any area, the Board may by order —
of liquor. ^^^ direct that any licensed premises or club in the area
in which intoxicating liquor is sold by retail or supn
plied shall be closed either for all purposes or for the
purpose of such sale or supply ;
(b) regulate the hours during which any such premises or
clubs are to be or may be kept open di stinguishing,
where it is so determined, the hours during which the
premises are to be or may be kept open for such sale
or supply as aforesaid, and the hours during which
they are to be or may be kept open for other purposes,
and any such order shall have effect notwithstanding
anything in the law relating to licensing or the sale of
intoxicating Uquor;
War Documents. 495
(c) prohibit the sale by retail or supply of any specified
class or description of intoxicating liquor in any
licensed premises or club in the area;
{d) provide that the sale by retail or supply of intoxicating
liquor in any licensed premises or club in the area
shall be subject to such conditions or restrictions as
may be imposed by the order;
(e) regulate the introduction of intoxicating liquor into
the area and the transport of intoxicating liquor
within the area (a) ;
(J) require the business carried on in any licensed pre-
mises in the area to be carried on subject to the
supervision of the Board;
and any such order may include such incidental and supple-
mental provisions as appear to the Board necessary for the
purpose of giving full effect to the order, and may be made
applicable to all licensed premises and clubs within the area
or any specified class or description of such premises and
clubs, or to any particular premises or club.
If any person contravenes the provisions of any such
order, or any conditions or restrictions imposed thereby, he
shall be guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.(6)
3. The Board may by order prohibit the sale by retail. Power for
or the supply in clubs or licensed premises, of intoxicating ^j.°j^^^i^g^ig
liquor within the area, or any part thereof specified in the of liquor
order, by any person other than the Board, and if any person themselves.
contravenes or fails to comply with the order he shall,
without prejudice to any other penalty, be guilty of a
summary offence against the Defence of the Realm (Consol-
idation) Regulations, 1914.(6)
Provided that the order may except from the provisions
thereof any specified class or classes of premises or clubs.
4. The Board may by order make such provisions as Power to
they think necessary for the prevention of the practice of^^g^^^^g
treating within the area, (c) and if any person contravenes
the provisions of any such order he shall be guilty of a
summary offence against the Defence of the Reahn (Consol-
idation) Regulations, 1914.(6)
5. The Board may either themselves or through any Power to
agents establish and maintain in the area, or provide f or ^^Jj^^^^^ J^^^^
the establishment and maintenance in the area of, refresh- rooms,
ment rooms for the sale or supply of refreshments (including
(a) The Orders of the Board for each area restrict the hours during which intoxi-
cating liquor may be sold, and impose additional restrictions as to spirits, and certain
of them impose conditions as to distribution.
(b) See Regulation 58 of those Regulations, and also Regulation 21 of this present
code.
(c) The Orders of the Board for each area prohibit treating.
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Power to
acquire
premiseB.
if thought fit, the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor) to
the general pubUc, or to any particular class of persons, or
to persons employed in any particular industry in the area.
6. Where the Board consider that it is necessary or
expedient for the purpose of giving proper effect to the
control of the liquor supply in the area, they may acquire
compulsorily or by agreement, either for the period during
which these Regulations take effect or permanently, any
Ucensed or other premises in the area, or any interest in any
such premises:
Provided that the Board may, in lieu of acquiring any
interest in such premises, take possession of the premises
and any plant used for the purposes of the business carried
on therein for all or any part of the period during which
these Regulations take effect, and use them for the sale or
supply of intoxicating liquor or for the purpose of any of
the other powers and duties of the Board.
Procedure
for
compulsory
acquisition.
T. Where the Board determine to acquire compulsorily
any premises or any interest therein, they shall serve on the
occupier of the premises and, if any person other than the
occupier will be affected by the acquisition of the interest
proposed to be acquired, also on any person who appears to
the Board to be so affected, notice of their intention to
acquire the premises, or such interest therein as may be
specified in the notice, and where such a notice is served, the
fee simple in possession of the premises or such interest in
the premises as aforesaid shall, at the expiration of ten days
from the service of the notice on the occupier, by virtue of
these Regulations vest in the trustees for the Board, subject
to or freed from any mortgages, rights, and interests affecting
the same as the Board may by order direct.
On any premises or any interest therein becoming so
vested in the trustess for the Board the trustees may —
(o) if the title to the premises is registered under the
Land Registry Act, 1862, or the Land Transfer Acts,
1875 and 1897, enter a caveat or caution to prevent
their estate or interest from being impaired by any
act of the registered proprietor; and
(6) if the premises are situate in an area where registration
of title is compulsory lodge a caution against regis-
tion of the premises; and
(c) if the premises are within the jurisdiction of the Acts
relating to registration of assurances in Middlesex
and Yorkshire register in Middlesex a memorial of
the notice, and in Yorkshire an affidavit of vesting
against the name of every person whose estate or
interest is affected, and in Middlesex any such notice
shall be deemed a conveyance.
War Documents. 497
A copy of the minutes of the Board to the effect that a
notice has been served in accordance with this regulation,
certified by the secretary to the Board, or by any person
authorized by the Board to act on behalf of the secretary,
to be a true copy, shall be evidence that the premises or
interest therein mentioned in the minutes have become
vested in the trustees for the Board.
8. Where the Board consider that it is necessary or Power to
expedient for the purpose of giving proper effect to thebusi^^s.
control of the liquor traffic in the area they may, by the
Uke procedure, acquire any business (including stock in
trade) carried on in any premises within the area, whether
or not they take possession of or acquire the premises in
which such business is carried on, or any interest in the
premises.
9. The Board may, without any license (whether justices' immunity
or excise, and whether for the sale of intoxicating liquor or[[ge™aing
otherwise), carry on in any premises occupied by them any law.
business involving the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor,
refreshments or tobacco, and for that purpose shall not be
subject to any of the provisions of the law relating to licens-
ing, or to any restrictions imposed by law on persons
carrying on such business.
Any person appointed by the Board to conduct any
business on their behalf shall have, to such extent as they
may be conferred by the Board, the same powers as the
Board of carrying on business without a license, but all
such persons shall in all other respects, except in such cases
and to such extent as the Board may otherwise order, be
subject to the statutory provisions affecting the holders of
licenses, and the occupiers of premises licensed, for any such
business as aforesaid, in like manner as if they were the
holders of the appropriate licenses, and to any restrictions
imposed by law on persons carrying on any such business
as aforesaid.
10. The Board shall have power, on any premises in Provision of
which business is carried on by them or on their behalf, to^^^^j"
provide or authorize the provision of such entertainment or recreation,
recreation for persons frequenting the premises as the Board
think fit, and where such provision is made or such authority
is given no license shall be necessary, and no restrictions
imposed by law on the provision of the entertainment or
recreation in question shall apply, except to such extent, if
any, as the Board may direct.
11. Arrangements may be made by the Board with the Provimon of
Postmaster-General and any other person for affording b^^^^i^^
postal and banking facihties on or near premises in which facilities.
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business is carried on by or on behalf of the Board to persons
frequenting such premises.
Proviaionas 13. Where, by any conditions or restrictions imposed by
of Ste!" ^^® Board on the sale of spirits, the sale of any spirit is
prohibited unless the strength of the spirit is reduced to a
number of degrees under proof which falls between such
maximum and minimum Umits as may be specified, or where
by any order of the Board the sale of spirit so reduced is
permitted, section six of the Sale of Food and Drugs Act,
1879, shall within the area have effect, as respects that
spirit, as if the maximum number of degrees under proof so
specified were substituted for the number mentioned in that
section.
Suspension of 13. All obligations under covenant, contract, or other-
covenants ^ise^ to which the holder of a license or the occupier of
licensed premises is subject, and which the provisions of
these Regulations or any action of the Board taken there-
under make it impossible for him to fulfil, or which are
inconsistent with any conditions or restrictions imposed by
the Board, shall be suspended so long as such impossibility
or such conditions or restrictions continue, and shall not be
binding during that period.
Siwpension 14. Where by virtue of any action taken by the Board
censes, ujj^jej. these Regulations the holder of any license is tempor-
arily prevented from carrying on his business as the holder
of such Hcense, the Hcense shall be suspended, and the holder
thereof shall be entitled to such repayment or remission of
excise duty as he would have been entitled to had the license
been permanently discontinued, and at the expiration of
the period during which the disabihty continues the licence,
if a justices' license, shall revive and have effect as if it had
been granted for the then current licensing year, and a
person who was the holder of an excise license which has
been suspended shall be entitled to take out an excise license
on payment of such an amount in respect of excise duty as
would have been payable by him had he commenced to
carry on business at the expiration of that period:
Provided that if during the period for which any license
is so suspended a contingency occurs upon which a transfer
of the license might have been granted but for the suspension
a transfer may be granted either —
(a) at the time at which, and to a person to whom, a
transfer might have been granted had the hcense not
been suspended; or
(6) after the expiration of the period to any person to
whom a transfer might have been granted had the
contingency occurred inmiediately after the expir-
ation of the period.
War Documents. 499
Where a license for the sale of intoxicating liquor is so
suspended, the holder of the license may, during the period
of suspension, without further license continue to carry on
in the premises in respect of which the suspended license was
granted any business, other than the sale of intoxicating
liquor, which had the suspended license not been suspended
he would have been entitled to carry on by virtue of that
license, but the premises shall be deemed to be duly licensed ^
for the carrying on of such other business.
15. An excise license may, notwithstanding anything in Power to
the law relating to licensing, be granted as respects any ^^1^*1^^'^
premises in the area on the authority of a certificate from the authority of
Board, and any excise license so granted shall be valid in all frJ^^Board.
respects, and, subject to the provisions of these Regulations,
the law relating to the holders of justices' licenses shall apply
to the holders of such certificates as if such a certificate was
a justices' license.
No such conditions need be attached to the grant of any
such certificate as must be attached to the grant of a new
justices' on-license.
16. Any powers conferred on the Board by these Delegation
Regulations may, if the Board by resolution so determine, res^J^tlon!'^
be exercised on behalf of the Board by any persons whom
the Board may appoint for the purpose.
17. In addition to the powers expressly conferred on Supplemental
them by these Regulations, the Board shall have such p^'^^'"^-
supplemental and incidental powers as may be necessary for
carrying into effect the purposes of these Regulations.
18. Any inspector or other person authorized by the Powers of
Board shall have power to enter, if need be by force, and ^'^p®''*"'"^'
inspect any licensed premises within the area and any club
or other premises within the area where he has reason to
believe that intoxicating liquor is sold by retail or supplied,
to demand the production of and to inspect and take copies
of or extracts from any books or documents relating to the
business carried on therein, and to take samples of any
intoxicating liquor found therein.
19. If any person obstructs or impedes any inspector or Prohibition
other person acting under the instructions or authority of obstructing
the Board, or refuses to answer any question reasonably inspectors,
put to him by any such inspector or person, or makes or ^ ^'
causes to be made any false statement to any such inspector
or person, or refuses to produce any document in his
possession which he is required by any such inspector or
person to produce, he shall be guilty of a summary offence
against the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu-
lations, 1914.
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Attempts
to commit
offeaces.
Peaalties.
Exemption
from
penalties
under
licensing law.
20. If any person attempts to contravene, or induces or
attempts to induce any other person to contravene, any
provision of these Regulations or any order made thereunder,
or any conditions or restrictions imposed by the Board, he
shall be guilty of a smnmary ofifence against the Defence of
the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914.
21. A person guilty of a summary offence against the
Defence of the Realm (ConsoUdation) Regulations, 1914,
is liable to be sentenced to imprisonment with or without
hard labour for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine
not exceeding one hundred pounds or to both such imprison-
ment and fine, and if the court so orders, to forfeit the goods
in respect of which the offence is committed.
22. No person shall be liable to any penalty under the
law relating to licensing or the sale of intoxicating hquor
in respect of any action taken by him if such action is taken
in pursuance of any order made or instructions given by the
Board.
Notice to be
given to the
Commis-
sioners of
Customs and
Excise.
Enforcement
by police.
23. The Board before acquiring any licensed premises
or club or an interest therein, or taking possession of any
licensed premises or club, shall give notice of their intention
to the Commissioners of Customs and Excise, and where
the Board carry on, or appoint or authorize any person to
carry on, any business involving the sale or supply of
intoxicating liquor they shall furnish to the Commissioners
of Customs and Excise particulars as to the nature of the
business to be carried on by him, and as to any person so
appointed or authorized, and any other particulars required
by the Commissioners.
24. It shall be the duty of the police to enforce these
Regulations, and any orders of the Board made thereunder.
Application
to Scotland.
25. These Regulations shall apply to Scotland subject
to the following modifications: —
References to real or personal property shall be construed
as references to heritable and movable property
respectively: "intoxicating liquor" shall mean
"exciseable liquor": "fee simple in possession" shall
mean "estate of the proprietor or lessor" : "mortgage"
shall mean "heritable security": and a reference to a
justices' license shall be construed as a reference to a
certificate as defined in Part VII of the Licensing
(Scotland) Act, 1903.
In any case where under these Regulations the Board
acquire or determine to acquire compulsorily any
premises or any interest therein, a person transacting
on the faith of any register of sasines with the
War Documents. ' 601
proprietor or lessor of such premises or with any other
person whose title is recorded in such register shall
(notwithstanding anything in these regulations
contained) not be affected by any notice served by
the Board or any vesting following thereon unless a
certified copy of such notice has been recorded in the ^
register of inhabitions prior to the completion of such
transaction.
For the purpose of enabling the trustees for the Board to
complete a title if thought fit to any heritable
property or estate compulsorily acquired by the
Board and vested in the trustees by virtue of these
Regulations, by expeding a notarial instrument or
otherwise, these Regulations shall be deemed to be
and (without prejudice to any other method of
completion of title) may be used as a general
disposition or assignation of such property or estate
in favour of the trustees.
26. In the apphcation of these Regulations to Ireland, Application
the expression "excise Ucense" includes any license for the*^'"^®'*"^"
sale of intoxicating liquor granted by an officer of excise, and
the expression "justices' license" includes any certificate of
a recorder, justice, or justices required for the grant of an
excise license.
27. For the purposes of these Regulations —
The expression "sale by retail" means sale other than sale Definitions.
to a trader for the purpose of his trade.
The expression "supply" in relation to intoxicating liquor
means supply otherwise than by way of sale.
The expression "licensed premises" includes any premises
or place where the sale of intoxicating liquor is
carried on under a license.
28. The Regulations may be cited as the Defence of the Short title.
Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations, 1915.
Almeric FitzRoy.
ORDERS OF CENTRAL CONTROL BOARD (a)
Order, dated July 15, 1915, of the Central Control
Board (Liquor Traffic) for the area of New-
haven.
Any person contravening any provision of this Order or of
the Liquor Control Regulations is liable to imprisonment for
six months with hard labour and a fine of £100.
(o) Many orders such as the two following have been passed for various areas.
These are given as types.
502 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
We the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) in
pursuance of the powers conferred upon us by the Acts and
Regulations relating to the Defence of the Realm hereby
make the following Order: —
Limits of area.
1. The area to which this Order applies is the area
within the circumference of a circle with a radius of one and
three-quarter miles measured from the Town Railway
Station in the Urban District of Newhaven in the County
of Sussex.
Hours during which intoxicating liquor may be sold.
2. The hours during which intoxicating hquor may be
sold or supplied in any licensed premises or club shall be
restricted and be as follows: —
On Weekdays:
The hours between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m. and
between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
On Sundays:
The hours between 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. and
between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Except between the aforesaid hours no person shall —
(a) Either by himself or by any servant or agent sell or
supply to any person in any licensed premises or club
any intoxicating liquor to be consumed either on or
• off the premises; or
(b) Consume in or take from any such premises or club
any intoxicating liquor; or
(c) Permit any person to consume in or take from any
such premises or club any intoxicating Uquor.
Additional restrictions a^ to spirits.
3. In addition to the above general restrictions as to
hours during which intoxicating liquor may be sold or
suppUed, the sale and supply of spirits in licensed premises
and clubs shall be subject to the following special restrictions
that is to say:
(a) No orders for spirits to be consumed off the premises
shall be given by or accepted from any person actually
present in any licensed premises or club except on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays and during the hours between 12 noon and
2.30 p.m.
(6) Spirits to be consumed off the premises must not be
dispatched from any licensed premises or club, nor
must they be taken therefrom by the person to whom
they are sold or supplied or by any person acting on
his behalf, except on the days and during the hours
aforesaid.
War Documents. 503
Hours of opening for the supply of food and non-intoxicants.
4. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Order or of the
law relating to licensing or the sale of intoxicating liquor:
(a) Licensed premises and refreshment houses may be
kept open for the supply of food and non-intoxicating
liquor at any time during which they may be kept
open under the general provisions of the Licensing
Acts; and
(6) Licensed premises may be opened for this purpose at
the hour of 5.30 in the morning.
Saving provisions.
5. Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Order shall
be deemed to prohibit, in cases where the same is otherwise
lawful —
(a) The consumption of intoxicating liquor by any person
in any licensed premises or club where he is residing;
or
(6) The sale or supply of spirits to any person producing
a certificate in writing signed by a duly qualified
medical practitioner that the spirits are immediately
required for medicinal purposes.
Treating prohibited.
6. No person shall either by himself or by any servant or
agent sell or supply any intoxicating liquor to any person in
any licensed premises or any club to be consumed on the
premises unless the same is ordered and paid for by the
person so supplied; nor shall any person order or pay for
or lend or advance money to pay for any intoxicating liquor
wherewith any other person has been or is to be supplied to
be consumed on the premises; nor shall any person consume
in such premises or club any intoxicating Uquor which any
other person has ordered or paid for or agreed to pay for or
lent or advanced money to pay for:
Provided always that if such intoxicating Uquor is
supplied or served for consumption at a meal supplied at the
same time and is consumed at such meal the provipions of
this regulation shall not be deemed to be contravened if the
person who pays for such meal also pays for such intoxicating
liquor.
Credit prohibited.
7. No person shall —
(a) Either by himself or by any servant or agent sell or
supply in any licensed premises or club any
intoxicating liquor to be consumed either on or off
the premises; or
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(h) Consume any intoxicating liquor in or take it from
such premises or club
unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is supplied :
Provided always that if the liquor is sold or supphed for
consumption at a meal supplied at the same time and is
consumed at such meal, this provision shall not be deemed
to be contravened if the price of the liquor is paid together
with the price of such meal and before the person partaking
thereof quits the premises.
Dilution of spirits.
8. The sale of whisky brandy and rum reduced to a
number of degrees under proof which falls between 25 and
35 is hereby permitted and accordingly in determining
whether an offence has been conmiitted under the Sale of
Food and Drugs Acts by selling to the prejudice of the
purchaser brandy whisky or rum not adulterated otherwise
than by the admixture of water it shall be a good defence
to prove that such admixture has not reduced the spirit
more than 35° under proof.
Explanatory provisions.
9.
(a) Nothing in this Order authorizes any hcensed
premises to be kept open for the sale of intoxicating
liquor except during the hours now permitted by
law.
(6) The prohibition under this Order of the sale supply
and consumption of intoxicating liquor except during
certain hours is not subject to the exceptions provided
for in the Licensing Acts with respect to bona fide
travellers and the supply of intoxicating liquor at
railway stations or any other provisions in those Acts
enabling intoxicating liquor to be supplied during
closing hours in special cases.
(c) The expression "licensed premises" includes any
premises or place where the sale of intoxicating liquor
is carried on under a license.
(d) This Order does not affect sales of intoxicating liquor
to a trader for the purposes of his trade.
Exhibition of the Order.
10. Every holder of a license for the sale of intoxicating
liquor and the secretary of every club to which this Order
applies shall keep permanently affixed in some conspicuous
place in each public room in the licensed premises or in the
club a copy of this Order and any other notice required by
the Board to be so affixed.
War Documents. 505
Commencement of Order.
11. This Order shall come into force at the expiration of
ten days from the date thereof.
Given under the Seal of the Central Control Board
(Liquor Traffic) this Fifteenth day of July, 1915.
D'Abernon
Chairman.
(L.S) John Pedder,
Member of the Board.
Order dated July 22, 1915, of the Central Control
Board (Liquor Traffic) for the area of South-
ampton .
Any person contravening any provision of this Order or of
the Liquor Control Regulations is liable to imprisonment for
six months with hard labour and a fine of £100.
We the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) in
pursuance of the powers conferred upon us by the Acts and
Regulations relating to the Defence of the Realm hereby
make the following Order: —
Limits of area.
1 . The area to which this Order applies is the area within
the circumference of a circle having a radius of six miles
measured from Bargate, in the County Borough of South-
amptom.
Hours during which intoxicating liquor may be sold.
2. The hours during which intoxicating liquor may be
sold or supplied in any licensed premises or club shall be
restricted and be as follows: —
On Weekdays:
The hours between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m. and
between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
On Sundays:
The hours between 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. and
between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Except between the aforesaid hours no person shall —
(a) Either by himself or by any servant or agent sell or
supply to any person in any licensed premises or club
any intoxicating liquor to be consumed either on or
off the premises; or
506 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(h) Consume in or take from any such premises or club any
intoxicating liquor; or
(c) Permit any person to consume in or take from any
such premises or club any intoxicating liquor.
Additional restrictions as to spirits.
3. In addition to the above general restrictions as to
hours during which intoxicating liquor may be sold or
supplied, the sale and supply of spirits in licensed premises
and clubs shall be subject to the following special restrictions
that is to say:
(a) No orders for spirits to be consumed off the premises
shall be given by or accepted from any person actually
present in any licensed premises or club except on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays and during the hours between 12 noon and
2.30 p.m.
(6) Spirits to be consumed off the premises must not be
dispatched from any licensed premises or club, nor
must they be taken therefrom by the person to whom
they are sold or supplied or by any person acting on
his behalf, except on the days and during the hours
aforesaid.
Conditions as to distribution.
4. No person shall either by himself or any servant or
agent —
(a) Sell, supply, distribute or deliver any intoxicating
liquor from any van, barrow, basket or other vehicle
or receptacle unless before the liquor is dispatched
it has been ordered and the quantity, description and
price thereof together with the name and address of
the person to whom it is to be supplied has been
entered in a delivery book or invoice, which shall be
carried by the person delivering the liquor, and in a
day book which shall be kept on the premises from
which the liquor is dispatched.
(6) Carry or convey in any van, barrow, basket or other
vehicle or receptacle while in use for the distribution
or delivery of intoxicating liquor, any such liquor
not entered in such delivery book or invoice and day
book.
(c) Distribute or deliver any intoxicating liquor at any
address not specified in such delivery book or invoice
and day book.
(d) Refiise to allow any constable to examine such van,
barrow, basket or other vehicle or receptacle or such
delivery book or invoice.
War Documents. 607
Hours of opening for the supply of food and non-intoxicants.
5. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Order or of the
law relating to licensing or the sale of intoxicating liquor:
(a) Licensed premises and refreshment houses may be
kept open for the supply of food and non-intoxicating
liquor at any time during which they may be kept
open under the general provisions of the Licensing
Acts; and
(6) Licensed premises may be opened for this purpose at
the hour of 5.30 in the morning.
Saving provisions.
6. Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Order shall
be deemed to prohibit, in cases where the same is otherwise
lawful —
(a) The consumption of intoxicating liquor by any person
in any licensed premises or club where he is residing;
or
(6) The sale or supply of spirits to any person producing
a certificate in writing signed by a duly qualified
medical practitioner that the spirits are immediately
required for medicinal purposes.
Treating prohibited.
7. No person shall either by himself or by any servant or
agent sell or supply any intoxicating liquor to any person
in any licensed premises or any club to be consumed on the
premises unless the same is ordered and paid for by the
person so supplied ; nor shall any person order or pay for
or lend or advance money to pay for any intoxicating liquor
wherewith any other person has been or is to be supplied to
be consumed on the premises ; nor shall any person consume
in such premises or club any intoxicating liquor which any
other person has ordered or paid for or agreed to pay for
or lent or advanced money to pay for;
Provided always that if such intoxicating liquor is sup-
plied or served for consumption at a meal supplied at the
same time and is consumed at such meal the provisions of
this regulation shall not be deemed to be contravened if the
person who pays for such meal also pays for such intoxica-
ting liquor.
Credit prohibited.
8. No person shall —
(a) Either by himself or by any servant or agent sell or
supply in any licensed premises or club any intoxi-
cating liquor to be consumed either on or off the
premises; or
508 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
(b) Consume any intoxicating liquor in or take it from
such premises or club
unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is suppUed:
Provided always that if the liquor is sold or supplied for
consumption at a meal supplied at the same time and is
consumed at such meal, this provision shall not be deemed
to be contravened if the price of the Uquor is paid together
with the price of such meal and before the person partaking
thereof quits the premises.
Dilution of spirits.
9. The sale of whisky brandy and rum reduced to a
number of degrees under proof which falls between 25 and
35 is hereby permitted and accordingly in determining
whether an ofifence has been committed under the Sale of
Food and Drugs Acts by selling to the prejudice of the
piu-chaser brandy whisky or rum not adulterated otherwise
than by the admixture of water it shall be a good defence to
prove that such admixture has not reduced the spirit more
than 35° under proof.
Explanatory provisions.
10.
(a) Nothing in this Order authorizes any licensed premises
to be kept open for the sale of intoxicating liquor
except during the hours now permitted by law.
(6) The prohibition under this Order of the sale supply
and consumption of intoxicating liquor except during
certain hours is not subject to the exceptions pro-
vided for in the Licensing Acts with respect to bona
fide travellers and the supply of intoxicating liquor
at railway stations or any other provisions in those
Acts enabUng intoxicating liquor to be suppUed
during closing hours in special cases.
(c) The expression "licensed premises" includes any
premises or place where the sale of intoxicating
liquor is carried on under a licence.
(d) This Order does not affect sales of intoxicating liquor
to trader for the purposes of his trade.
Exhibition of the Order.
11. Every holder of a licence for the sale of intoxicating
liquor and the secretary of every club to which this Order
applies shall keep permanently affixed in some conspicuous
place in each public room in the licensed premises or in the
club a copy of this Order and any other notice required by
the Board to be so affixed.
War Docurnvrus. 609
Commencement of Order.
12. This Order shall come into force at the expiration of
ten days from the date thereof.
Given under the Seal of the Central Control Board
(Liquor Traffic) this twenty-second day of July, 1915.
(L.S.) D'Ahernon,
Chairman.
(L.S.) John Pedder,
Member of the Board.
87169—11*
APPENDIX S
DESPATCHES AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
NATURALIZATION.
Cable despatch Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. the
Governor General respecting the naturalization of
persons of alien enemy origin.
No. 1
From Mr. Harcourt to the Governor General.
Telegram — Code.
London, 29th Sept., 1914.
29th September.
Your Ministers may perhaps hke to know that in this
country certificates of naturaUzation are not at present
granted to subjects of enemy state except to persons per-
forming pubUc service or work of utiUty or for other special
reasons.
HARCOURT.
No. 2
Cable despatch from H.R.H. the Governor General to
the Colonial Secretary in answer to 1.
From Governor General to Mr. Harcourt.
Telegram — Code. .
Ottawa, 3rd October, 1914.
October 3rd.
Referring to your telegram 29th Sept.
My Ministers consider that, in view of conditions in
Canada and provisions of Canadian Naturahzation Act,
subjects of enemy States who have settled in Canada and
have completed residence necessary for local naturalization
should not be excluded therefrom on sole ground of their
being subjects of enemy states and subject to any objection
His Majesty's Government may suggest it is proposed to
continue this course.
ARTHUR.
510
War Documents. 511
No. 3
Despatch from the Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. the
Governor General in reply to 2.
Canada.
No. 826. Downing Street,
27th October, 1914.
Sir, — I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
Your Royal Highness's telegram of the 3rd October and in
reply to request you to inform your Ministers that His
Majesty's Government do not offer any objection to their
proposal with regard to the naturalization in Canada of
subjects of enemy states who are settled in the Dominion
and have completed the period of residence necessary to
local naturalization.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc., etc., etc.
No. 4
Despatch from H.R.H. the Governor General to the
Colonial Secretary respecting the status of persons
naturalized under the Act of 1914 in the
country of their origin.
Government House,
No. 33. Ottawa, 19th January, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit, herewith, copies of
a letter from the Department of the Secretary of State i* January
asking whether, under the Imperial Naturalization Act,
1914, a naturalized British subject is protected by the
British Government in his native land.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
ARTHUR.
The Right Honourable
Lewis V. Harcourt, M.P.,
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
87169— IH*
612 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Enclosure.
Department of the Secretary of State of Canada.
Ottawa, 14th January, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to inform you that an mquiry
has been made by a person applying for naturaUzation
under the NaturaUzation Act, 1914, whether a naturahzed
British subject is protected by the British Government
when in his native land.
I am instructed by the Secretary of State to invite your
attention to Section 3 of the Act, a copy of which is herewith
in which it is stated that a person naturalized shall have
the status of a British subject, and to request that His
Royal Highness the Governor General may be moved to
inquire, through the Colonial Office, whether this subject
has been dealt with, and the conclusion that has been
reached, that is, whether the Government of the United
Kingdom regards a person naturahzed under the Act as a
British subject in the country of his former allegiance.
I have the honour to be,
etc.
THOMAS MULVEY,
Under Secretary of State.
The Governor General's Secretary,
Ottawa.
No. 5
Despatch of the Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. the
Governor General in answer to 4.
Canada.
No. 196. Downing Street,
4th March, 1915.
Sm, — I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
Your Royal Highness despatch No. 33 of the 19th January
enquiring whether His Majesty's Government regards a
person naturahzed under the British Nationahty and Status
of Aliens' Act as a British subject in the country of his
former allegiance and to request you to inform your
Ministers that a naturalized person will not be recognized
or defended by His Majesty's Government in his country of
origin unless he has ceased to be a subject of that country.
This represents the practice pursued hitherto by His
Majesty's Government in connection with naturalisation
under the Act of 1870 and it is proposed to maintain it.
War Documents. 513
2. I may add that it has also been the practice of His
Majesty's Government to refuse protection to naturalized
British subjects if they have permanently left the United
Kingdom in contravention of their declaration (made at
the time of naturalization) of intention to reside in the
United Kingdom. This policy will be maintained under
the Act of 1914, ''His Majesty's Dominions" taking the
place of the ''United Kingdom."
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
/ Your Royal Highness' most obedient,
humble servant,
L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc., etc., etc.
No. 6
Despatch from the Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. the
Governor General covering a note from the French
Ambassador respecting the naturalization of
French citizens and a note to the
Russian Ambassador.
Canada.
No. 344. Downing Street,
21st April, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal High-
ness to be laid before your Ministers, a copy of a note from eth April,
the French Ambassador suggesting that during the existing 29th March,
state of war British naturalization should be withheld
from applicants of French nationality unless they have
fulfilled their military obligations or have secured formal
exemption therefrom.
2. In this connection I enclose also a copy of a note
which has been addressed to the Russian Ambassador with
regard to a similar question which has been raised in the
case of Russian subjects of military age.
3. I should be glad to learn whether your Ministers are
prepared to adopt the procedure suggested.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
L. HARCOURT.
514 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
K.T., K.P., etc., etc., etc.
Note from the French Ambassador
En temps ordinaire, la naturalisation est accordee sans
qu'il soit tenu compte de la situation militaire des p6ti-
tionnaires dans leurs pays d'origine. Quelques Fran^ais qui
n'avaient pas satisfait a leurs obligations militaires ont ite
avant la guerre, naturalises, sujets britanniques, et sont
consideres comme insoumis par le Gouvernement frangais.
II serait tres desirable d'empecher de pareilles naturalisa-
tions pendant le cours de la guerre actuelle et de ne conferer
la nationalite britannique, soit dans le Royaume-Uni, soit
dans les Colonies britanniques, qu'a ces citoyens frangais
ayant accompli leurs devoirs militaires ou en ayant 6te
reguUerement exemptes.
Pour atteiffSre ce but sans modifier les lois et conventions
existantes, il suffirait de prescrire aux Autorit^s britanniques
chargees d'appliquer les lois de naturalisation dans le
Royaume-Uni et les Colonies britanniques, de consulter
I'Ambassade ou les Consulats de France avant de conferer
la naturalisation k des Frangais d'origine; dans le cas oil
ces Frangais seraient soumis au service militaire en France,
la naturalisation britannique ne leur serait accordee
qu'apres la guerre.
L'Ambassadeur de France serait heureux de connaitre le
sentiment du Secretaire d'Etat aux Affaires Etrang^res
touchant cette suggestion.
Monsieur Paul Cambon saisit, etc.,
Ambassade de France k Londres,
Albert Gate House,
le 6 avril 1915.
Despatch from the Foreign office to the Russian
Ambassador.
Foreign Office,
March 29th, 1915.
Your Excellency, — I have the honour to inform you
that His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home Depart-
ment has at present under consideration a number of
applications for naturalization from Russian subjects,
apparently of military age, and in this connection his atten-
tion has been drawn to the fact that the Russian Ministry
of War has recently issued mobilization orders calUng up
Russian subjects residing abroad.
War Documents. 515
His Majesty's Government do not propose to entertain
applications for the issue of certificates of naturalization to
persons affected by this Order, even in cases where the appli-
cations were made a considerable time before the Order
appeared.
The notification pubhshed by the Russian Consulate
General in the "Times" newspaper of the 27th ultimo,
however, leaves some doubt as to what classes of Russian
subjects are liable to military service, what the age limits
are, and for example, whether Russians who have been
resident in this country since infancy or have done no
military service are under any obligation to return to
Russia at the present time.
I should therefore be grateful if Your Excellency would
be so good as to furnish me with precise information as to
the intention and scope of the new mobiUzation orders, so
that His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home Depart-
ment may be in a position to determine what action should
be taken in each individual case of a Russian subject
applying for naturalization in the United Kingdom.
I have, etc.
His Excellency
The Count Benchendorff,
etc., etc., etc.
No. 7
Despatch from the Colonial Secretary to H.R.H. the
Governor General covering a note from the French
Ambassador respecting the naturalization of
French citizens of military age.
Canada.
No. 472. Downing Street,
25th May, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my despatch No. 344 of the 2l8t
of April, I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal
Highness, for the information of your Ministers, the
accompanying copy of a Note addressed to the French 15^^ May 1915
Ambassador on the subject of the naturalization as British
subjects of French persons of military age.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
L. HARCOURT.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc., etc., etc.
516 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
Foreign Office,
May 15th, 1915.
Despatch from the Foreign office to the French
Ambassador.
No. 56596-1915.
Your Excellency, — I have the honour to inform you
that I have been in communication with the proper Depart-
ments of His Majesty's Government with regard to the
suggestion put forward in Your Excellency's note of the 6th
ultimo to the effect that during the existing state of war
British naturaHzation should be withheld from apphcants of
French nationaUty unless they have fulfilled their mihtary
obUgations in France or have secured formal exemption
therefrom.
I am informed by His Majesty's Secretary of State for
the Home Department that the practice already adopted as
regards applications from French citizens for naturalization
in the United Kingdom gives effect in substance to the
wishes expressed by Your Excellency and that Mr. McKenna
will be happy to continue to act as heretofore.
Measures have also been taken by His Majesty's Secre-
taries of State for the Colonies and India with the view of
securing the observance of the same principle in the British
self-governing Dominions, Colonies and Protectorates and in
India.
I have, etc.,
(SD)
His Excellency
Monsieur P. Cambon,
etc., etc., etc.
No. 8
Order in Council respecting the naturalization in Canada
of French citizens of military age.
P. C. 1284.
Certified copy of a Report of the Committee of the Privy
Council, approved by His Royal Highness the Governor
General on the 3rd June, 1915.
The Committee of the Privy Council have had before
them a report, dated 31st May, 1915, from the Right
Honourable The Secretary of State for External Affairs, to
whom was referred a despatch from the Right Honourable
the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 21st April,
1915, conveying a suggestion of the French Government
War Documents. 517
that during the existing state of war British naturalization
should be withheld from applicants of French nationality,
unless they have fulfilled their military obligations or have
secured formal exemption therefrom, and also a proposal of
His Majesty's Government that a similar procedure should
be adopted in respect of Russian subjects of military age
coming within the scope of mobilization orders recently
issued by the Russian Government, and enquiring whether
Your Royal Highness' Ministers were prepared to adopt the
procedure suggested.
The Minister reports that under the legislation as enacted
by Chapter 77 of the Revised Statutes, 1906, no authority
is conferred either upon the Naturalization Commissioner
or the judge to withhold naturalization on the ground of
the particular nationality of the applicant. The Commis-
sioner is required to issue a certificate upon proof that the
statutory requirements are satisfied, and the judge can
exercise no discretion founded upon an objection to the
applicant's nationahty.
The Minister regrets, therefore, that it is impossible
under these circumstances for Your Royal Highness'
Government to take the action suggested with regard to
applications under the said Chapter 77. It may be observed,
however, that these applications relate only to local or
Canadian naturalization.
Under the Naturahzation Act, 1914, which provides for
general naturalization, the certificates of naturalization are
issued directly by the Secretary of State of Canada, and as
the required action can be taken in his Department, he is
prepared to follow the procedure indicated in the Colonial
Office despatch in so far as naturalization under the Act of
1914 is concerned.
The Committee, on the recommendation of the Right
Honourable the Secretary of State for External Affairs, who
concurs in this view, advise that Your Royal Highness may
be pleased to inform the Right Honourable the Secretary of
State for the Colonies that to the exitent admitted by the
provisions of the Canadian law, as intimated above, the
procedure suggested in Mr. Harcourt's despatch will be
followed in Canada.
All of which is respectfully submitted for approval.
RODOLPHE BOUDREAU,
Clerk of the Privy Council.
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Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
To Italian
Ambassador
30th June,
1915.
Italian
Ambassador
11th August,
1915.
No. 9
Despatch from the Colonial Secretary covering corres-
pondence with the Italian Ambassador respecting
the Naturalization of Italian Subjects.
Canada.
No. 831. Downing Street,
30th August, 1915.
Sir, — With reference to my despatch No. 344 of the 21st
April, I have the honour to transmit to Your Royal Highness
to be laid before your Ministers copies of correspondence
with the Italian Ambassador on the subject of the naturaU-
zation in this coimtry of Italian subjects of military age.
Your Ministers will no doubt be prepared to limit the
grant of naturalization certificates to those persons who are
in a position to prove that they are not subject to any
military obUgations in Italy.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
(Sgd.) A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught, and of Strathearn, K.G.,
etc., etc., etc.
[Enclosure in No. 9.]
London, 11th August, 1915.
Your Excellency, — In the note which Your Excellency
was good enough to address to me on the 30th June last
No. 81840 you informed me that the British Government
had been good enough to comply with the request of the
Italian Government that the grant of British nationality
to Italian subjects should be limited to those persons who
are in a position to prove that they are not subject to any
military obligations in Italy.
I duly informed the ItaUan Government of Your Ex-
cellency's communication and I have now received instruc-
tions to express their thanks for this action and to state
that the age limit at which Italian citizens cease to be
subject to military service is the 31st December of the year
in which they have completed their 39th year (article 3 of
the law relating to recruitment) ; these military obligations
remain binding on those who have abandoned Italian
nationality in order to acquire a foreign nationaUty (article
8 of the law of the 13th June. 1912. No. 555).
War Documents. 519
I therefore have the honour to inform Your Excellency
of the above and to observe that, in accordance with the
above mentioned regulations, the obligation to military
service in Italy remains in force even in the case of those
Italian subjects who may have assumed British nationality
but have not yet been freed from their Italian nationality.
I have, etc.
(Sgd.) IMPERIALI.
[Enclosure in No. 9.]
No. 81840/15.
Foreign Office,
June 30th, 1915.
Your Excellency, — I have the honour to inform you
that His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home Depart-
ment has at present under consideration a number of
applications for naturalization from Italian subjects, some
of whom are apparently of military age.
I beg leave to state that should the Italian Government
so desire His Majesty's Government would be prepared not
to entertain applications for certificates of naturalization,
as a general rule, except in the case of such persons as are
able to produce satisfactory evidence to show that they are
not required for military service. The names of others
would be reported to the Italian Consul-General by the
Home Office if desired.
I shall therefore be glad if Your Excellency will be so
good as to inform me whether the Italian Government
desire this course to be adopted in which case His Majesty's
Secretary of State for the Home Department would wish to
be furnished with a statement showing the age limits of
liability to military service for Italians resident in the
United Kingdom.
His Excellency
The Marquis Imperiali,
etc., etc.
I have, etc.
(Sgd.)
520 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
No. 10
Despatch from the Colonial Secretary covering a note
from the Russian Ambassador respecting the
naturalization of Russian subjects.
Canada.
No. 915. Downing Street,
27th September, 1915.
' Sir, — ^With reference to paragraph 2 of my despatch No.
344 of 21st April last, I have the honour to transmit to
Russian Amb. Your Royal Hlghncss, to be laid before your Ministers copy
14th Aug^^ of a note from the Russian Ambassador on the subject of
the issue of certificates of naturalization to apphcants of
Russian Nationality.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
KT., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc., etc., etc.
Despatch from the Rumanian Ambassador to the Foreign
office Enclosed with.
(117646)
LoNDRES, le 1-14 aoM, 1915.
Monsieur le Secretaire d'Etat, — Par sa note du 29
mars, le Ministre Royal des Affaires Etrangeres, en m'in-
formant qu'un nombre considerable de sujets russes
exprimaient le d^ir de devenir sujets britanniques, a formula
en meme temps la demande d'etre renseign^ sur la port6e et
retendue de Tordre de mobihsation dont la notification
avait 6t6 fnite dans le "Times" du 27 f^vrier par le Consul
General de Russie k Londres.
J'ai Thonneur, par consequent, de porter k la connais-
sance de Votre Excellence que, d'apr^s la legislation de
I'Empire, aucun sujet russe ne peut changer de sujetion sans
une permission pr^alable et sp^ciale de Sa Majesty
TEmpereur.
Cette permission dtiment solhcitee est gen^ralement
accordee k tous ceux qui sont k m^me de produire des
raisons consider^es suffisantes k I'appui de leur demande,
War Documents. 521
sauf toutefois aux personnes qui n'ont pas rempli leurs
devoirs de service militaire envers FEtat.
Quant a Fordre de mobilisation precite, il n'est en aucune
relation directe avec Fobligation gen^rale, pour tous ceux
qui d^siraient devenir sujets d'autres Etats, de solliciter
Fautorisation de Sa Majesty FEmpereur, Fobtention de
laquelle presente la condition sine qua non de tout change-
ment de sujetion.
Par consequent, tous les sujets russes sejournant en
Angleterre depuis leur enfance et n' ay ant pas rempli leur
devoir militaire envers leur patrie, ne pourront obtenir
autorisation au changement de sujetion qu'a condition de
se rendre en Russie, ind^pendamment de leur classe ou age,
pour y faire leur service militaire.
C'est avec etc.
(sign6)
A Son Excellence
Le Tr^s Honorable Sir Edward Grey, Bart., K.G., M.P.
No. 11.
Despatch from the Colonial Secretary respecting the
impounding of naturalization certificates held
by persons residing out of the British
Dominions.
Canada.
No. 1073. Downing Street,
12th November, 1915.
Sir, — I have the honour to request Your Royal Highness
to inform your Ministers that His Majesty's Government
have had under consideration the question whether certi-
ficates of naturalization issued in the SeK-goveming Domin-
ions or Colonies to persons of enemy origin who are at
present residing out of the British Dominions should be
impounded. Instructions have now been issued to His
Majesty's Consular Officers in Europe that in present
circumstances it is desirable as a general rule that they
should retain all such certificates which come into their
hands during the continuance of the war. Any question of
returning them after the war will be considered when it
arises.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your Royal Highness's most obedient
humble servant,
A. BONAR LAW.
Governor General
His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn, K.G.,
K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G.,
G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., etc., etc., etc.
The London Gazette, 22nd May, 1914.
(28833]
APPENDIX T.
Foreign Orders and Medals.
Foreign Office,
May 20, 1914.
The King has commanded that the following Regulations
relating to the wearing of Foreign Orders and Medals by
British subjects shall be substituted for those previously in
force, the text of which was published in The London Gazette
of May 12, 1911:—
Regulations respecting Foreign Orders and Medals
applicable to persons in the service of the
Crown.
ORDERS.
1 . It is the King's wish that no subject of His Majesty
in the Service of the Crown shall accept and wear the
Insignia of any Foreign Order without having previously
obtained His Majesty's permission to do so, signified either:
(a) By Warrant under the Royal Sign-Manual, or
(6) By private permission conveyed through His
Majesty's Private Secretary.
2. Permission given by Warrant under the Royal Sign-
Manual will enable the Insignia of the Foreign Order to be
worn at all times and without any restriction.
Private permission will only enable the Insignia to be
worn on the occasions specified in the terms of the letter
from the King's Private Secretary conveying the Royal
sanction.
3. Full and unrestricted permission by Warrant under
the Royal Sign-Manual is contemplated in the following
cases : —
For a Decoration conferred —
On an Officer in His Majesty's Naval or MiUtary Forces
lent to a Foreign Government; on an Oflicer in His
Majesty's Naval or Military Forces attached by his Govern-
ment to a Foreign Navy or Army during hostilities; or on
any British Oflficial lent to a Foreign Government and not in
receipt of any emoluments from British public funds during
the period of such loan.
4. Private or restricted permission is contemplated for
Decorations which have been conferred in recognition of
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War Documents. 523
personal attention to the Head of a Foreign State, and which
are therefore of a more or less complimentary character, and
will, as a rule, only be given on exceptional occasions when
in the public interest and for political reasons it is deemed
expedient that the acceptance of a Foreign Decoration
should not be declined. Private permission will generally
be given in the following cases: —
For a Decoration conferred: —
(1) On British Ambassadors or Ministers abroad when
the King pays a State visit to the country to which
they are accredited;
(Note. — A State visit is defined as one on which the King
is accompanied by a Minister or High Official in
attendance.)
(2) On Members of Deputations of British Regiments to
Foreign Heads of States;
(3) On Members of Special Missions when the King is
represented at a Foreign Coronation, Wedding, or
Funeral ; or on any Diplomatic Representative when
specially accredited to represent His Majesty on
such occasions; and such Members of His Staff who
actually attend the ceremonies in their official
capacity;
(4) On Naval and Military Attaches only after comple-
tion of five years' service at the post to which they
are appointed in that capacity;
5 . Private or restricted permission will not be given to — •
(1) British Ambassadors or Ministers abroad when
leaving;
(2) Members of British Missions announcing the Acces-
sion of a Sovereign;
(3) British Officers attending Foreign Manoeuvres;
(4) Naval Officers of British Squadrons visiting Foreign
Waters.
6 . The desire of the Head of a Foreign State to confer
upon a British subject in the Service of the Crown the
Insignia of an Order must be notified to His Majesty's
Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs either
through the British Diplomatic Representative accredited
to the Head of the Foreign State, or through his Diplomatic
Representative at the Court of St. James.
7. When His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs shall have taken the King's pleasure on any
such application, and shall have obtained His Majesty's
permission for the person in whose favour it has been made
to wear the Insignia of a Foreign Order, he shall signify the
same to His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the
Home Department, in order that he may cause a Warrant,
if it be a case for the issue of a Warrant as defined in Rule 2,
to be prepared for the Royal Sign-Manual.
524 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
When such Warrant shall have been signed by the King
a notification thereof shall be inserted in the Gazette,
stating the service for which the Foreign Order has been
conferred.
Persons in whose favour such Warrants are issued will
be required to pay to His Majesty's Principal Secretary
of State for the Home Department a stamp duty of 10s.
8 . The Warrant signifying His Maj esty 's permission may,
at the request and at the expense of the person who has
obtained it, be registered in the College of Arms, Every
such Warrant as aforesaid shall contain a clause providing
that His Majesty's Ucence and permission does not authorize
the assumption of any style, appellation, rank, precedence,
or privilege appertaining to a Knight Bachelor of His
Majesty's Realms.
9. When a British subject in the Service of the Crown
has received the Royal permission, full or private, to accept
and wear the Decoration of a Foreign Order, he will not be
allowed to accept and wear the Decoration of a higher class
of the same Order without His Majesty's approval, which
will only be given if the higher honour is being conferred in
circumstances contemplated by these Regulations.
MEDALS.
10. Medals which constitute a particular class of a
Foreign Order are subject in all respects to the Regulations
in the same manner as higher grades of the Order, except
that permission to wear will be given by Letter and not by
Royal Warrant.
11. The King's unrestricted permission to accept and
wear a Foreign Medal will only be given in the case of a
Foreign Medal conferred by the Head or Government of a
Foreign State for saving or attempting to save life at sea or
on land.
12. The King's unrestricted permission to accept and
wear a Foreign War Medal will only be given to (1) Officers
of His Majesty's Military or Naval Forces if serving with
a Foreign Army or Navy with His Majesty's licence, and
(2)Mihtary or Naval Attaches or other Officers officially
attached to Foreign Armies or Navies during hostihties.
13. In exceptional cases, when for special reasons it is
deemed expedient that the acceptance of the Medal should
not be declined, His Majesty will grant restricted per-
mission. Such cases will be judged on their merits, and
the circumstances in which the Medal may be worn will be
specified in the Letter conveying His Majesty's permission.
14. The term "person in the Service of the Crown"
includes persons in receipt of a salary or pension from
Public Funds, or holding a Royal Conmiission in any part
of His Majesty's Dominions, Protectorates, or Possessions.
War Documents. 525
15. Ladies are subject to the Regulations in all respects
in the same manner as men.
Foreign Office, March 10, 1914.
Regulations respecting Foreign Orders and Medals
applicable to persons not in the service
OF THE Crown.
ORDERS.
1. It is the King's wish that no subject of His Majesty
shall wear the Insignia of any Foreign Order without having
previously obtained His Majesty's permission to do so,
signified either:
(a) By Warrant under the Royal Sign-Manual, or
(h) By private permission conveyed through His
Majesty's Private Secretary.
2. Permission given by Warrant Under the Royal Sign-
Manual will enable the Insignia of the Foreign Order to be
worn at all times and without any restriction.
Private permission will only enable the Insignia to be
worn on the occasions specified in the terms of the letter
from the King's Private Secretary conveying the Royal
sanction.
3. The full and unrestricted permission by Warrant under
the Royal Sign Manual is designed to meet cases where the
Decoration may be said to have been earned by some
valuable service rendered to the Head of the State con-
ferring it, or to the State itself. Application will be made
to His Majesty for full permission by His Majesty's Principal
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on behalf of any
person who, not being at the time in the Service of the
Crown, is either in the salaried employment of a Foreign
State or has rendered valuable services within the period
of two years immediately preceding the notification of the
Decoration to His Majesty's Government as prescribed
under Rule 5.
The expression "valuable services" must be construed
as meaning some service rendered to a Foreign Head of
State or Government specifically, and must be indisputably
valuable in the strict sense of the word. Though such
services need not necessarily be gratuitous, as in the case of
a person actually in the employ of a Foreign Government,
they must be unconnected with any transaction of a
commercial or financial character brought about in the
ordinary course of business. The term "valuable services"
does not therefore, as a general rule, apply to services
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526 Department oj the Secretary of State, Canada.
connected with the fulfihnent of Government or Municipal
contracts, the financing of Government or Municipal loans.
It also does not include Red Cross Services, presentation of
objects of value to Public Museums and Institutions,
pecuniary donations or endowments, personal performances,
services in connection with Exhibitions and Industrial
Congresses, services in the domain of art, literature, science,
education, and agriculture, services rendered by British
subjects in the capacity of honorary foreign Consular
Officers.
4. Private or restricted permission is contemplated for
Decorations which have been conferred in recognition of
personal attention to the Head of a Foreign State or Member
of a Reigning House, and which are therefore of a more or
less complimentary character. Private Permission is as
a rule only given on exceptional occasions, when in the
pubhc interest and for political reasons it is deemed
expedient that the acceptance of a Foreign Decoration
should not be declined.
5. Both in the case of full and in that of private permission
the matter will be submitted to the King by His Majesty's
Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
The desire of the Head of a Foreign State to confer upon
a British subject the Insignia of an Order, or the fact that
he has done so, must be notified to His Majesty's Principal
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs either through the
British Diplomatic Representative accredited to the Head
of the Foreign State, or through the Diplomatic Represent-
ative of the latter at the Court of St. James. His Majesty's
Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs shall be
under no obhgation to consider claims that are not brought
to his notice through one of these channels.
6. When His Majesty's Principal Secretary' of State for
Foreign Affairs shall have taken the King's pleasure on any
such appUcation, and shall have obtained His Majesty's
permission for the person in whose favour it has been made
to wear the Insignia of a Foreign Order, he shall signify the
same to His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the
Home Department, in order that he may cause a Warrant,
if it be a case for the issue of a Warrant as defined in Rule
2, to be prepared for the Royal Sign-Manual.
When such Warrant shall have been signed by the King,
a notification thereof shall be inserted in the Gazette,
stating the service for which the Foreign Order has been
conferred.
Persons in whose favour such Warrants are issued will
be required to pay to His Majesty's Principal Secretary of
State for the Home Department a stamp duty of 10s.
7. The Warrant signifying His Majesty's permission
may, at the request and at t|ie expense of the person who
has obtained it, be registered in the College of Arms.
War Documents. 527
Eveiy such Warrant as aforesaid shall contain a clause
providing that His Majesty's licence and permission does
not authorize the assumption of any style, appellation,
rank, precedence, or privilege appertaining to a Knight
Bachelor of His Majesty's Realms.
8. When a British subject has received the Royal
permission, full or private, to accept and wear the Decora-
tion of a Foreign Order, he will not be allowed to accept the
Decoration of a higher class of the same Order without. His
Majesty's approval. His Majesty will in such cases grant
permission only if the promotion in the Order is conferred
for fresh services which come within these Regulations.
9. These Regulations apply only to Orders of Chivalry.
Decorations conferred by Private Societies and Decorations
of a purely academic nature, and all Decorations not being
Orders of Chivalry, may be accepted without His Majesty's
permission, but must not be worn.
Exception is made in the case of a few Foreign Orders,
which, though not in strictness Orders of Chivalry, yet are
of such a high distinction that, for the purpose of these
Regulations, they are to be considered and treated as Orders
of Chivalry.
10. Ladies are subject to the Regulations in all respects
in the same manner as men.
MEDALS,
11. Medals which constitute a particular class of a
Foreign Order are subject in all respects to the Regulations
in the same manner as higher grades of the Order, except
that permission to wear will be given by Letter and not by
Royal Warrant.
12. Medals for saving or attempting to save life at sea
or on land conferred on behalf of the Head or Goverment
of a Foreign State may be accepted without His Majesty's
special permission, and may be worn at Court.
13 . Medals conferred by Private Societies or Institutions
and Commemorative Medals may be accepted without
permission, but none of these Medals can be worn.
14 . The King's permission must be obtained for any other
Medal to be worn. No permission is needed to accept a
Foreign Medal if it is not intended to be worn.
15. His Majesty will not grant permission to wear any
Foreign War Medal if the person on whom it is to be or has
been conferred was during the war acting in contravention
of the Foreign EnUstment Act.
Foreign Office, March 10, 1914.
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APPENDIX U.
Miscellaneous, No. 2 (1916).
Statement of the Measures Adopted to Intercept the Sea-borne
Commerce of Germany.
1. THE object of this memorandum is to give an account of the
manner in which the sea power of the British Empire has been used
during the present war for the purpose of intercepting Germany's
imports and exports.
I. — Belligerent Rights at Sea.
2. The means by which a beUigerent who possesses a fleet has,
up to the time of the present war, interfered with the commerce of
his enemy arfe three in number: —
(i) The capture of contraband of war on neutral ships,
(ii) The capture of enemy property at sea.
(iii) A blockade by which all access to the coast of the enemy is
cut off.
3. The second of these powers has been cut down since the
Napoleonic wars by the Declaration of Paris of 1856, under which
enemy goods on a neutral ship, with the exception of contraband of
war, were exempted from capture. Enemy goods which had been
loaded on British or Allied ships before the present war were seized
in large quantities immediately after its outbreak; but for obvious
reasons such shipments ceased, for all practical purposes, after the
4th August, 1914, and this particular method of injuring the enemy
may therefore, for the moment, be disregarded.
No blockade of Germany was declared until March, 1915, and
therefore up to thiat date we had to rely exclusively on the right to
capture contraband.
II . — Contraband.
4. By the established classification goods are divided into three
ses: —
(a) Goods primarily used for warlike purposes.
(6) Goods which may be equally used for either warlike or
peaceful purposes,
(c) Goods which are exlusively used for peaceful purposes.
5. Under the law of contraband, goods in the first class may be
seized if they can be proved to be going to the enemy country; goods
in the second class may be seized if they can be proved to be going to
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War Documents. 529
the enemy Government or its armed forces; goods in the third class
must be allowed to pass free. As to the articles which fall within
any particular one of these classes, there has been no general agree-
ment in the past, and the attempts of belligerents to enlarge the first
class at the expense of the second, and the second at the expense of
the third, have led to considerable friction with neutrals.
6. Under the rules of prize law, as laid down and administered
by Lord Stowell, goods were not regarded as destined for an enemy
country unless they were to be discharged in a port in that country;
but the American prize courts in the Civil War found themselves
compelled by the then existing conditions of commerce to apply and
develop the doctrine of continuous voyage, under which goods
which could be proved to be ultimately intended for an enemy country
were not exempted from seizure on the ground that they were first
to be discharged in an intervening neutral port. This doctrine,
although hotly contested by many publicists, had never been chal-
lenged by the British Government, and was more or less recognised
as having become part of International Law.
7. When the present war broke out it was thought convenient)
in order, among other things, to secure uniformity of procedure
among all the Allied forces, to declare the principles of international
law which the Allied Governments regarded as applicable to contra-
band and other matters. Accordingly, by the Orders in Council
of the 20th August and the 22nd October, 1914, and the corresponding
French Decrees, the rules set forth in the Declaration of London
were adopted by the French and British Governments with certain
modifications. As to contraband, the lists of contraband and free
goods in the Declaration were rejected, and the doctrine of con-
tinuous voyage was applied not only to absolute contraband, as the
Declaration already provided, but also to conditional contraband,
if such goods were consigned to order, or if the papers did not show
the consignee of the goods, or if they showed a consignee in enemy
territory.
8. The situation as regards German trade was as follows: Direct
trade to German ports (save across the Baltic) had almost entirely
ceased, and practically no ships were jnet with bound to German
ports. The supplies that Germany desired to import from overseas
were directed to neutral ports in Scandinavia, Holland, or (at first)
Italy, and every effort was made to disguise their real destination.
The power which we had to deal with this situation in the circum-
stances then existing was : — ^
(i.) We had the right to seize articles of absolute contraband if
it could be proved that they were destined for the enemy
country, although they were to be discharged in a neutral
port.
(ii.) We had the right to seize articles of conditional contraband
if it could be proved that they were destined for the enemy
Government or its armed forces, in the cases specified
above, although they were to be discharged in a neutral
port.
530 Department of the Secretary of State, Canada.
9. On the other hand, there was no power to seize articles of
conditional contraband if they could not be shown to be destined
for the enemy Government or its armed forces, or non-contraband
articles, even if they were on their way to a port in Germany, and
there was no power to stop German exports.
10. That was the situation until the actions of the German
Government led to the adoption of more extended powers of inter-
cepting German commerce in March, 1915. The Allied Govern-
ments then decided to stop all goods which could be proved to be
going to, or coming from, Germany. The state of things produced
is in effect a blockade, adapted to the condition of modern war and
commerce, the only difference in operation being that the goods
seized are not necessarily confiscated. In these circumstances it will
be convenient, in considering the treatment of German imports and
exports, to omit any further reference to the nature of the commo-
dities in question as, once their destination or origin is estabUshed,
the power to stop them is complete. Our contraband rights, however,
remain unaffected, though they, too, depend on the abiUty to prove
enemy destination.
III. — German Exports.
11. In carrying out our blockade policy gr^at importance was
from the outset attached to the stoppage of the enemy's export trade,
because it is clear that to the extent that his exports can be stopped,
and his power to establish credits for himself in neutral countries
curtailed, his imports from such neutral countries will more or less
automatically diminish. The identification of articles of enemy
origin is, thanks to the system of certificates of origin which has been
established, a comparatively simple matter, and the degree to which
the policy of stopping German and Austrian oversea exports has been
successful can best be judged by looking at the statistics of German
and Austrian imports into America.
12. The normal imports into the United States of America from
Germany and Austria, before the war, for the seven months March
to September inclusive, are valued approximately and in round
figures at 124,000,000 dollars (24,800,000L) From March to Sep-
tember inclusive, this year's imports into the United States of America
from those countries were valued at approximately 22,000,000 dollars
(4,400,000L) This sum includes the goods which were already in
neutral ports in the way of shipment or in transit when the further
measures adopted by the Allied Governments were announced in
March, and also a considerable proportion of those which have been
allowed to pass in the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 14.
A certain amount is also to be accounted for by goods received from
Germany and Austria by parcel post, which it was not originally
possible to stop effectively. Steps have now been taken to close this
channel to enemy exports. The latest returns available, those for
September, show that over 92 per cent of the German exports to the
United States of America have been stopped.
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13. The above figures allow of but one conclusion: the oversea
exports of Germany and Austria are very near extinction. It is of
special interest to note that in the main these exports have not been
merely diverted to the neutral countries adjacent to Germany. The
imports which those countries have received from Germany have not
in fact exceeded the normal quantities of previous years.
14. The object of the policy being to injure the enemy, the
Allied Governments have in certain cases permitted the export of
goods which had been ordered before the 1st March, and had been
either paid for prior to that date or ordered before that date on terms
which rendered the neutral purchaser liable to pay whether the goods
reached him or not. It is clear that in these cases no harm would be
done to the enemy or, pressure put upon him, by not allowing the
goods to pass. On the contrary, he would, if that were done, both
receive his price and retain the goods and theiir possible use. The
total value of the goods with which the Allied Governments have
undertaken not to interfere in such cases up to the end of 1915 is
approximately 3,000,000L If the goods allowed to pass under this
arrangement were deducted from the total enemy exports to the
United States of America, it would be seen that the amount of German
exports which serve to increase the resources of the enemy is almost
negligible.
IV. — German Imports.
15. As regards German imports, however, the problem is much
more complicated. Its central difficulty is that of distinguishing
between goods with an enemy destination from those with a genuine
neutral destination. A belligerent who makes use of his naval power
to intercept the commerce of his enemy has to justify his action in each
particular case before a Prize Court, which is bound by international
law and not by the ordinary law of the country in which it sits. It is
not sufficient for him to stop a neutral vessel and remove from her such
articles as he may believe to be intended for his enemy; it is necessary
subsequently to demonstrate in a court of law that the destination of
the goods was such as to justify the belligerent in seizing them. If
this is not proved, the goods will be released, and damages may be
awarded against the captor. It must also be remembered that, in
order to justify the seizure of a particular consignment, it is necessary
to satisfy the P];ize Court of the enemy destination of that consign-
ment, and evidence of a general nature, if unaccompanied by proofs
directly bearing on a particular case, is not enough. All this applies
as much to goods seized as contraband as it does to those seized for
breach of blockade.
16. In earlier wars the production of the necessary proof was a
comparatively simple matter. Owing to the difficulties of inland
transport before the introduction of railways, goods for the enemy
country were usually carried to ports in that country and the ship's
papers showed their destination. When, therefore, the ship had been
captured, the papers found on board were generally sufficient to dis-
pose of the case. In the old cases of contraband, the question at issue
was usually not where the goods were in fact going to, but whether
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their nature was such as to make them liable to condemnation in view
of the destination shown on the ship's papers. Even in the American
Civil War the difficulty of proving destination was usually not serious,
because the neutral harbours through which the supply of goods for
the Confederate States was carried on were in normal time ports of
comparatively small importance, and it could be shown that in normal
times there was no local market for goods of such quantities and
character.
17. The case has been far different in the present war. The goods
which Germany attempts to import are consigned to neutral ports,
and it need hardly be said that the papers on board convey no
suggestion as to their ultimate destination. The conditions of
modern commerce offer almost infinite opportunities of concealing
the real natiu-e of a transaction, and every device which the ingenuity
of the persons concerned, or their lawyers, could suggest has been
employed to give to shipments intended for Germany the appearance
of genuine transactions with a neutral country. The ports to which
the goods are consigned, such as Rotterdam and Copenhagen, have
in peace time an important trade, which increases the difficulty of
distinguishing the articles ultimately intended to reach the enemy
country from those which represent importation into the neutral
country concerned for its own requirements. If action had to be
taken solely on such information as might be gathered by the boarding
officer on his visit to the ship, it would have been quite impossible
to interfere to an appreciable extent with German imports, and the
Allied Governments would therefore have been deprived of a recognised
belligerent right.
18. In these circumstances, unless the Allied Governments were
prepared to seize and place in the Prize Court the whole of the cargo
of every ship which was on her way to a neutral country adjacent to
Germany, and to face the consequences of such action, the only course
open to them was to discover some test by which goods destined for
the enemy could be distinguished from those which were intended
for neutral consumption.
19. The first plan adopted for this purpose is to make use of
every source of information available in order to discover the real
destination of sea-borne goods, and to exercise to the full the right of
stopping such goods as the information obtained showed to be suspect,
while making a genuine and honest attempt to distinguish between
bona jide neutral trade and trade which, although in appearance
equally innocent, was in fact carried on with the, enemy country.
20. For this purpose a considerable organisation has been estab-
Ushed in the Contraband Committee, which sits at the Foreign
Office, and works in close touch with the Admiralty, Board of Trade,
and War Trade Department. Nearly every ship on her way to
Scandinavian or Dutch ports comes or is sent into a British port for
examination, and every item of her cargo is inomediately considered
in the hght of all the information which has been collected from the
various sources open to the Government, and which, after nearly a
year and a half of war, is very considerable. Any items of cargo as
to which it appears that there is a reasonable ground for suspecting
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an enemy destination are placed in the Prize Court, while articles as
to the destination of which there appears to be doubt are detained
pending further investigation.
21. If, however, this were all that could be done, there is little
doubt that it would be impossible to effect a complete cutting off of
the enemy's supplies. For instance, there are many cases in which
it would be difficult to establish in the Prize Court our right to stop
goods, although they or their products, perhaps after passing through
several hands, would in all probability ultimately reach the enemy.
To indicate more plainly the nature of these difficulties would obviously
be to assist the enemy and the neutral traders who desire to supply him;
but the difficulties exist, and, in order to meet them, it has been
necessary to adopt other means by which neutral may be more easily
distinguished from enemy trade, and the blockade of Germany made
more effective than it would be if we relied solely on the right to stop
goods which could be proved to be intended for the enemy.
V. — Guarantees by Importers.
22. Importers in neutral countries adjacent to Germany have
found that the exercise of our belligerent rights to some extent impedes
the importation of articles which they genuinely need for the require-
ments of their own country, and consequently they have in many
cases shown willingness to make agreements with this country which
on the one hand secure their receiving the supplies which they need,
while on the other guaranteeing to us that goods allowed to pass
under the terms of the agreement will not reach the enemy. The
neutral Governments themselves have as a rule considered it inad-
visable to make agreements on such points with His Majesty's Gov-
ernment; they have on the whole confined their action to prohibiting
the export of certain articles which it was necessary for them to
import from abroad. Inasmuch, however, as in most cases they
reserved the right to grant exemptions from such prohibitions, and
as trade between the Scandanivian countries themselves was usually
excluded from the scope of such measures, the mere fact of the exist-
ence of such prohibitions could not be considered a sufficient safe-
guard that commodities entering the country would not ultimately
reach Germany.
23. In some neutral countries, however, agreements have been
made by representative associations of merchants, the basis of which
is that the associations guarantee that articles consigned to or guaran-
teed by them, and their products, will not reach the enemy in any
form, while His Majesty's Government undertake not to interfere
with shipments consigned to the association, subject to their right to
institute prize proceedings in exceptional cases where there is evidence
that an attempt has been made to perpetrate a fraud upon the
association, and to pass the goods ultimately through to Germany.
The first of these agreements was made with the Netherlands Oversea
Trust, and similar agreements, either general or dealing with particu-
lar commodities of special importance, such as rubber and cotton,
have been made with bodies of merchants in Sweden, Norway, Den-
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mark and Switzerland. The details of these agreements it is impos-
sible to give more fully, but the general principle is that the associa-
tions, before allowing goods to be consigned to them, require the
w^ould-be receivers to satisfy them, by undertakings backed by
sufficient pecuniary penalties, that the goods will not leave the country,
either in their original shape or after any process of manufacture,
and notwithstanding any sales of which they may be the subject.
In some cases these agreements provi.de that the associations
shall themselves be bound to detain or return goods believed by His
Majesty's Government to be destined for the enemy; so that it does
not follow that cargoes allowed to proceed to a neutral port will
necessarily be delivered to the consignees.
24. The existence of such agreements is of great value in con-
nection with the right of seizure, because the fact of articles not being
consigned to or guaranteed by the association, or being consigned to
it without the necessary consent, at once raises the presumption that
they are destined for the enemy.
VI. — Agreements with Shipping Lines.
25. Delays caused by the elaborate exercise of the belligerent
right of visit and search are very irksome to shipping; and many
shipping lines who carry on regular services with Scandinavia and
Holland have found it well worth their while to make agreements
with His Majesty's Government under which they engage to meet
our requirements with regard to goods carried by them, in return for
an undertaking that their ships will be delayed for as short a time as
possible for examination in British ports. Several agreements of
this kind have been made; the general principle of them is that His
Majesty's Government obtain the right to require any goods carried
by the line, if not discharged in the British port of examination, to be
either returned to this country for Prize Court proceedings, or stored
in the country of destination until the end of the war, or only handed
to the consignees under stringent guarantees that they or their pro-
ducts will not reach the enemy. The companies obtain the necessary
power to comply with these conditions by means of a special clause
inserted in all their bills of lading, and the course selected by the
British authorities is determined by the nature of the goods and the
circumstances of the case. In addition to this, some of these com-
panies make a practice, before accepting consignments of certain
goods, of enquiring whether their carriage is likely to lead to diffi-
culties, and of refusing" to carry them in cases where it is intimated
that such would be the case. The control which His Majesty's
Government are in a position to exercise under these agreements over
goods carried on the lines in question is of very great value.
VII. — Bunker Coal.
26. Much use has been made recently of the power which the
British Government are in a position to exercise owing to their ability
to refuse bunker coal to neutral ships in ports in the British Empire.
War Documents. 535
Bunker coal is now only supplied to neutral vessels whose owners
are willing to comply with certain conditions which ensure that
no vessels owned, chartered, or controlled by them trade with any
port in an enemy country, or carry any cargo which proceeds from,
or is destined for, an enemy country. The number of owners who
accept these conditions increases almost daily. The use of this
weapon has already induced several shipping lines \\hich before
the war maintained regular services between Scandinavian and
German Baltic ports to abandon their services.
VIII. — Agreements in respect of Particular Commodities.
27. Special agreements have been made in respect of particular
articles the supply of which is mainly derived from the British Empire
or over which the British Government are in a position to exercise
control. The articles covered by such agreements, the object of
which is to secure such control over the supply of these materials as
will ensure that they or their products will not reach the enemy, are
rubber, copper, wool, hides, oil, tin, plumbago, and certain other
metals.
IX. — Rationing.
28. Though the safeguards already described do much to stop
entirely all trade to and from Germany, yet, in spite of all of them,
goods may and do reach our enemies, and, on the other hand, con-
siderable inconvenience is caused to genuinely neutral trade. It is
to avoid both evils that His Majesty's Government have for months
past advocated what is called rationing, as by far the soundest system
both for neutrals and belligerents. It is an arrangement by which
the import of any given article into a neutral country is limited to
the amount of its true domestic requirements. The best way of
carrying this arrangement into effect is probably by agreement with
some body representing either one particular trade or the whole
commerce of the country. Without such an agreement there is
always a risk that, in spite of all precautions, the whole rationed
amount of imports may be secured by traders who are really German
agents. These imports might go straight on to Germany, and there
would then be great practical difficulty in dealing with the next
imports destined, it may be, for genuine neutral traders. If they are
to be stopped, there would be great complaint of injustice to neutrals,
and yet unless that be done the system would break down. Accord-
ingly, agreements of this kind have been concluded in various count-
ries, and His Majesty's Government are not without hope that they
may be considerably extended in the future. Even so the security
is not perfect. An importer may always let his own countrymen go
short and re-export to Germany. The temptation to do so is great,
and as our blockade forces prices up is increasing. But the amount
that gets through in this way cannot be large, and the system is in
its working so simple that it minimises the delays and other incon-
veniences to neutral commerce inseperable from war. Of the details
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of these arrangements it is impossible to speak. But their principle
appears to offer the most hopeful solution of the complicated prob-
lems arising from the necessity of exercising our blockade through
neutral countries.
X. — Results.
29. As to the results of the policy described in this memorandum,
the full facts are not available. But some thingis are clear. It has
already been shown that the export trade of Germany has been
substantially destroyed. With regard to imports, it is believed
that some of the most important, such as cotton, wool, and rubber,
have for many months been excluded from Germany. Others, like
fats and oils and dairy produce, can only be obtained there, if at all,
at famine prices. All accounts, public and private, which reach
His Majesty's Government agree in stating that there is considerable
discontent amongst sections of the German population, and there
appear to have been food riots in some of the larger towns. That
our blockade prevents any commodities from reaching Germany is
not, and under the geographical circumstances cannot be true. But
it is already successful to a degree which good judges both here and
in Germany thought absolutely impossible, and its efficiency is
growing day by day. It is right to add that these results have been
obtained without any serious friction with any neutral Government.
There are obvious objections to dwelling on the importance to us of
the goodwill of neutral nations; but anyone who considers the geo-
graphical, military, and commercial situation of the various countries
will certainly not underrate the value of this consideration. There
is great danger when dealing with international questions in concen-
trating attention exclusively on one point in them, even if that point
be as vital as is undoubtedly the blockade of Germany.
XI. — Conclusion.
30. To sum up, the pohcy which has been adopted in order to
enforce the blockade of Germany may be described as follows: —
(i.) German exports to oversea countries have been almost
entirely stopped. Such exceptions as have been made
are in cases where a refusal to allow the export of the
goods would hurt the neutral concerned without inflicting
any injury upon Germany.
(ii.) All shipments to neutral countries adjacent to Germany
are carefully scrutinised with a view to the detection
of a concealed enemy destination. Wherever there is
reasonable ground for suspecting such destination, the
goods are placed in the Prize Court. Doubtful con-
signments are detained imtil satisfactory guarantees are
produced.
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(iii.) Under agreements in force with bodies of representative
merchants in several neutral countries adjacent to Ger-
many, stringent guarantees are exacted from importers,
and so far as possible all trade between the neutral country
and Germany, whether arising overseas or in the neutral
country itself, is restricted.
(iv.) By agreement with shipping lines and by a vigorous use of
the power to refuse bunker coal, a large proportion of
the neutral mercantile marine which carries on trade
with Scandinavia and Holland has been induced to agree
to conditions designed to prevent goods carried in these
ships from reaching the enemy.
(v.) Every effort is being made to introduce a system of rationing
which will ensure that the neutral countries concerned
only import such quantities of the articles specified as are
normally imported for their own consumption.
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