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The Roanoke Daily Times
Roanoke, Virginia
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In Washington on May 16, the U.S. government filed a brief in the Supreme Court for the Horse filibustering case, signed by top attorneys, questioning if the steamer's voyage was an unlawful military enterprise and if convicted Captain Wiborg and mates knew its nature before departing Philadelphia.
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Government Brief in the Case Filed Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-The Government brief in the Horse filibustering case before the supreme court was filed to-day. It is signed by Attorney General Harmon, Solicitor General Conrad and Assistant Attorney General Whitney. The main questions are whether the steamer was engaged in an unlawful "military expedition or enterprise," within the meaning of the statute, and whether Captain Wiborg and the mates, who have been convicted, knew the unlawful character of the enterprise before they sailed from Philadelphia.
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Washington
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May 16
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captain wiborg and the mates have been convicted.
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The Government brief in the Horse filibustering case before the supreme court was filed. It addresses whether the steamer was engaged in an unlawful military expedition or enterprise and whether the convicted Captain Wiborg and mates knew the unlawful character before sailing from Philadelphia.