07/07/1898
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"The form and manner of the issuance of permits provided for in this paragraph shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War."
"Such vessels may carry the American flag above the distinctive signal for the purpose of indicating that the Government of the United States pursuant to treaty has assumed and will discharge the oblig..."
"Such vessel upon entering into a port of the United States would be Subject to the provisions of Sections 2497, 4219 and 4225 of the Revised Statutes and such other laws as may be applicable."
"Officers of the Customs in the Islands of Cuba may authorize the clearance under a permit for foreign ports, ports of the United States of vessels owned prior to June 1st, 1899 by residents of Cuba an..."