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enemy on a strict interpretation of our engage-ments ? 1 In the case of the United Kingdom thebill would cover the following items—

(a) Damage to civilian life and property by theacts of an enemy Government including damage byair raids, naval bombardments, submarine warfare,and mines.

(b) Compensation for improper treatment of in-terned civilians.

It would not include the general costs of the waror (e.g.) indirect damage due to loss of trade.

The French claim would include, as well as itemscorresponding to the above,—

(c) Damage done to the property and persons ofcivilians in the war area, and by aerial warfare behindthe enemy lines.

(d) Compensation for loot of food, raw materials,live-stock, machinery, household effects, timber, andthe like by the enemy Governments or their nationalsin territory occupied by them.

(e) Repayment of fines and requisitions levied bythe enemy Governments or their officers on Frenchmunicipalities or nationals.

if) Compensation to French nationals deportedor compelled to do forced labour.

1 It is to be noticed, in passing, that they contain nothing which limitsthe damage to damage inflicted contrary to the recognised rules of warfare.That is to say, it is permissible to include claims arising out of the legiti-mate capture of a merchantman at sea. as well as the costs of illegalsubmarine warfare.