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Charles Sumner: “In conceding belligerence, all customary belligerent rights with regard to neutrals are conceded also, so that neutral…”

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In conceding belligerence, all customary belligerent rights with regard to neutrals are conceded also, so that neutral rights and interests are put in jeopardy.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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He points out that conceding belligerence also concedes rights that affect neutral parties, putting their interests at risk.

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