Extension of Ban on Foreign Ships' Mounting Arms in American Ports

Discusses a uniform policy on belligerent nations' ships equipping themselves in American ports. Notes that the mounting of new guns and/or carriages is forbidden, though also noting the difference between procuring new ones in port and mounting armaments carried on board. Describes a case in which a British ship was made to conform to these regulations; extends the ban on mounting armaments to all foreign ships, even neutrals, to prevent abuses. Notes that the U.S. itself is a neutral nation, and in fairness most of its vessels should not be armed, unless receiving special permission (after demonstrating need) to do so.

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