Inconsistencies of an able commentator, Inaptitude of assumed parallel case, Effect of war on neutral commerce, Manufacture of arms, ships, &c., important trades of England, Time of war England's opportunity for commerce in implements of war, Resumé of what neutral shipbuilders may and may not do, Question where building ceases and equipping begins, Builder may do all short of arming, He may complete structure, but not supply munitions of war or crew, If he may sell armed ships, question simplified, Preceding propositions abide coming argument, Conclusions according to existing decisions, Not equip or arm, Neutral may sell ships to belligerents and deliver, subject to risk of capture, Neutral may make, sell, and export arms to belligerents, Neutral may repair foreign ships, but not augment force, APPENDIX. Copy Royal Proclamation, Letter of "Historicus" on the violations of our neutrality, 66 Comments of "The Times" on the same subject, and note, neutrality, |