Charles Sumner: “The Cuban insurgents, whatever the inspiration of their action, have…”

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The Cuban insurgents, whatever the inspiration of their action, have not reached the condition of belligerents.

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Sumner discusses the status of the Cuban insurgents in relation to international law.

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Charles Sumner: “The Cuban insurgents, whatever the inspiration of their action, have not reached the condition of belligerents.”