PART IV. Briefs Submitted to the Permanent Court of Arbitration on Behalf of the United States.

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BEFORE THE PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION UNDER THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 1899.

THE CASE OF THE PIOUS FUND OF THE CALIFORNIAS.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

V.

REPUBLIC OF MEXICO.

STATEMENT AND BRIEF ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES.

Jackson H. Ralston,
Agent of the United States and of Counsel.
William L. Penfield,
Solicitor of the Department of State.
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