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If the visiting, and eventual sinking, of the Kowshing occurred in time of peace, or in time of war before she had notice that war had broken out, a gross outrage has taken place.
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Thomas Erskine Holland
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Holland asserts that if the Kowshing was attacked without notice of war, it constitutes a serious violation of rights.
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This being so, it is necessary to recognise also that increased humanity in the mode of making war has in reality followed upon the gradual softening of manners.
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