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 I have also attempted to telescope into one article, along the lines suggested by Mr. Sebald, all of what was embodied in Articles 4 to 12 inclusive of the November 2 draft. This is given below as Article 4. Chapter II, Territorial Clauses, would thus contain only Articles 3 and 4.

This blanket renunciation of territory follows, at least in part, a pattern set in several treaties, including those noted below. In the treaty of peace with Turkey concluded at Lausanne, Switzerland, July 24, 1923, Turkey renounced (Article 16) all other territories, "the future of these territories and islands being settled or to be settled by the parties concerned." In Article 15, however, Turkey renounced in favor of Italy the Dodecanese Islands and Castellorizzo.

In the treaty of peace with Italy signed in Paris February 10, 1947, Article 23 provides, with reference to Italian colonies: "The final disposition of these possessions shall be determined jointly by the Governments of the Soviet Union, of the United Kingdom, of the United States of America, and of France, within one year from the coming into force of the treaty..."

As you are aware, it is customary to provide in treaties of peace