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Rh representation to the signatory Powers which have not yet ratified the Convention nor expressed their intention of doing so, with a view to induce them to declare their readiness shortly to deposit their ratifications, in order that the Convention may come into force as soon as possible.

In witness whereof the delegates have attached their signatures to this protocol.

Done at The Hague, June 25, 1914, in one instrument, which shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Netherlands, and copies of which, duly certified, shall be forwarded through diplomatic channels to all the signatory and the non-signatory Powers.