| Show Till lllriVIlVTIII If VtAlt Under the law of nations name pub TIC notice that n state oC war exists is I deemed essential When hotllltI hc tween to Powers are contemplated both l for the people at home aM for the gujdanro of tho neutral polvels as a conflict Imposes now duties nnd mater Italy changes the relations bot eon nations na-tions Hence tho formal declaration by forma-l Congress of the existence oC war between the United States and Spain Ili this Instance n modo of procedure fomewhat similar to that adopted by Ireldent Polk In 181G has hn adopt el 110 seat n Mobsuge 10 Congrem stating that 04nnr already exists by the act of Mexico and Congress then till mediately vqted for a measure lold t m t Inc fr men and lIIone 10 Carry in the conlllct Spain abrupt dismissal of Minister Woodford may properly ue considered an act of war furnishing ample foundation for the act of Congress Con-gress Ily n treat between Spain and the United Stales an agreement exists to the effect that If a war breaks out between be-tween the two nations one year after the proclamation or the war shall lie nllDcd to the merchants In IKo cities and tours where they shall live for collecting und transporting their good and merchandise and II anything betaken be-taken from them or any Injury be done them within that term by either part or the people or subjects of either full satisfaction shall be made for the same by the government This gives ample am-ple protection to American merchant In Spanish possessions unit thlt bpan lard In the United Stales but does note not-e lOpt tempolary sojourners or travelers eers and their property from the even tuillttca of warfare |
