proper warning be given to the enemy in accordance with the conditions of the armistice. (See Art. 36 of H. R.) ART. 48. An armistice may be general or local. The former suspends all warlike operations between the belligerents; the latter only those between certain portions of the belligerent armies, and within a fixed radius. (See Art. 37 of H. R.) ART. 49. An armistice should be notified officially and without delay to the competent authorities and to the troops. Hostilities are suspended immediately after the notification. (See Art. 38 of H. R.) ART. 50. It rests with the contracting parties to define in the clauses of the armistice the relations which shall exist between the populations. (See Art. 39 of H. R.) ART. 51. The violation of the armistice by either of the parties gives to the other the right of terminating it (le dénoncer). (See Art. 40 of H. R.) ART. 52. The violation of the clauses of an armistice by private individuals, on their own initiative, only affords the right of demanding the punishment of the guilty persons, and, if there is occasion for it, an indemnity for losses sustained. (See Art. 41 of H. R.) Of Belligerents interned, and of Wounded interned, in ART. 53. The neutral State which receives on its territory troops belonging to the belligerent armies shall intern them, so far as possible, away from the theatre of war. It may keep them in camps, or even confine them in fortresses or in places appropriated to this purpose. It will decide whether the officers may be left at liberty on giving their parole not to quit the neutral territory without authority. (See Art. 57 of H. R.) ART. 54. In default of a special convention, the neutral State shall furnish the interned with provisions, clothing, and relief which the dictates of humanity prescribe. The expenses incurred by the internment shall be made good at the conclusion of peace. (See Art. 58 of H. R.) ART. 55. The neutral State may authorize the transport across its territory of the wounded and sick belonging to the belligerent armies, provided that the trains which convey them do not carry either the personnel or matériel of war. In this case the neutral State is bound to take the measures necessary for the safety and control of the operation. (See Art. 59 of H. R.) ART. 56. The Convention of Geneva applies to the sick and wounded interned on neutral territory. (See Art. 60 of H. R.) V. V. NEUTRAL POWERS AND PERSONS IN LAND WARFARE. Convention concernant les Droits et les Devoirs des Puissances et des Personnes Neutres en cas de Guerre sur Terre. Sa Majesté l'Empereur d'Allemagne, Roi de Prusse, &c.1 En vue de mieux préciser les droits et les devoirs des Puissances neutres en cas de guerre sur terre et de régler la situation des belligérants réfugiés en territoire neutre ; Désirant également définir la qualité de neutre en attendant qu'il soit possible de régler dans son ensemble la situation des particuliers neutres dans leurs rapports avec les belligérants; Ont résolu de conclure une Convention à cet effet et ont, en conséquence, nommé pour Leurs Plénipotentiaires, savoir: [Dénomination des Plénipotentiaires.] Lesquels, après avoir déposé leurs pleins pouvoirs, trouvés en bonne et due forme, sont convenus des dispositions suivantes : Chapitre I. Des Droits et des Devoirs des Puissances Neutres. ART. 1. Le territoire des Puissances neutres est inviolable. With the view of laying down more clearly the rights and duties of neutral Powers in case of war on land and of regulating the position of belligerents who have taken refuge in neutral territory; Being likewise desirous of defining the meaning of the term "neutral," pending the possibility of settling, in its entirety, the position of neutral persons in their relations with belligerents; Have resolved to conclude a Convention to this effect, and have, in consequence, appointed as their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say: [Names of Plenipotentiaries.] Who, after having deposited their full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon the following provisions : Chapter I. The Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers. ART. 1. The territory of neutral Powers is inviolable. 1 List of States as in Final Act, 1907. |