Every Order-in-Council under the Act will cease to be in force as soon as his Majesty is at peace with all foreign States and princes.
Different maximum prices for the same classes of goods may be fixed.
Under the terms of the Bill, the Governor may, also by warrant, authorise and direct any person to whom the warrant is addressed to seize and take possession, on behalf and for the use of his Majesty, of any goods or class of goods specified or described in the warrant.
On the issue of any such warrant it shall, at any time, while a state of war exists as aforesaid, be lawful for the person to whom the warrant is addressed, by himself, or by any other person or persons employed by him in that behalf, to act in pursuance thereof, and for that purpose to enter into or on any land, building, or vessel, in or upon which such goods may be or be supposed to be; and in so doing to use such force, if any, as may be necessary in that behalf.
Resistance to seizure is made an indictable offence.
The penalty is two years' imprisonment with hard labour, or a fine not exceeding £500.
Goods seized become the property of his Majesty, and can be used either for the purpose of the military, naval, or public service, or for sale to the public.
Full compensation shall be payable by his Majesty to the owners of all goods so seized, and to all other persons possessing any right, title, estate, or interest in such goods.
Under another provision trading with the enemy is prohibited. It is illegal-
(a) to supply to, or obtain from, the territory of a foreign prince or State so at war with his Majesty any goods, wares, or merchandise; (b) to supply to, or obtain from, any person resident, carrying on business, or being in that territory any goods, wares, or merchandise; (c) to supply to, or obtain from, any person any goods, wares, or merchandise for, or by way of, transmission to or from the said territory, or to or from any person resident, carrying on business, or being therein;(d) to trade in or carry any goods, wares, or merchandise destined for or coming from the said territory, or for or from any person resident, carrying on business, or being therein; (e) to permit any British ship to leave for, enter, or communicate with any port or place in the said territory; (f) to make or enter into any marine life, fire, or other policy or contract of insurance, with or for the benefit of any person resident, carrying on business, or being in the said territory, or to make, under any policy or contract of insurance entered into before the outbreak of war, any payment to, or for the benefit of, any such person in respect of any loss due to the belligerent action of his Majesty's forces, or of those of any ally of his Majesty; (g) to enter into any commercial, financial, or other contract or obligation with, or for the benefit of, any person resident, carrying on business, or being in the said territory.
• Yesterday, last night, and today the military authorities at the barracks have been busily engaged examining, swearing in, and fitting out the men volunteering for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Large bodies of the public yesterday watched the proceedings, and there were frequent patriotic demonstrations.
Volunteers are coming forward freely for service. - ODT, 10.8.1914.
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