The obvious effect of this stipulation is twofold: first, that enemies, unless soldiers in actual service, shall not be taken out of a neutral ship; and, secondly, that such persons are not contraband of war so as to affect the voyage of a neutral with illegality.
This statement outlines the implications of a treaty regarding the treatment of enemies on neutral ships.
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