Riva v. Kiseswr.
In this matter, in which Messrs. Dowdall, Hanson and M have been acting for the claimant Riva and Mr. C. R. Holeomb represented the respondent 'T. W. Kingsmill, Mr. John Goodnow, U. S. Consul-General, who was appointed arbitrator by mutual agreement, delivered his award on the 4th instant. The award which, under the agreement between the parties, was accepted as an official decision, was as follows "Tam unwilling, after careful consideration, to register this deed. The Sung family has lived on the ground in question at least 44 years; they have built on it. They have at leas several years ago, paid what the Shéngko Office has exch time demanded. In most countries, adverse possession will not sive title as st the Govermnent. this point Chinese law is not clear; although it was deemed necessary a special pro-aft rebellion, that possession of La 1g to the Government by heirs should not be held to giv Why was this neces ary unless the issuing such proclamation eon-5 that, ordinarily, long adverse undisputed possession would give some title, unless specially legislated against? The SI ular Body has taken o land in ment as claims of bow holders. About four agreed among the hold ed Land, or in front of who: property new and had been formed, we entitled to such Ind, should is certainly This has in several specific coe by the Chinese aut I cannot, [therefure, depart now from that p inciple.
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