American Prohibition
SEIZURE OF BRITISH SHIPS. IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. Preaa Association— Copyright. . Australian arwi.-'N.'Z'',Cable Association. (Received 9.30 a.m.) New York, August 14. Federal Judge Woodrough upheld the seizure of British ships which hover about the three mile limit for the purpose of landing liquor cargoes, either directly or indirectly, in co-operation with other craft. The judgment declared that when a British vessel was caught in such an act, even though it was beyond the three-mile limit, it seizure was justified.
The judgment,wa s delivered in the case of the British vessel Marion Mcsher, which was captured last year, delivering liquor to small boats. The Marion Mosher was released on a bond, and ordered to Canada. The vessel continued to make deliveries, whereupon the hond was confiscated, and the surety company sued the United States Government, losing the case. The decision is regarded as an important interpretation of th© United States power of seizure.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 86, 16 August 1923, Page 5
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