He had gone on board an American ship. so far as we know. in good faith to come to this country. He could not cross the boundary to get here. He went on board an American ship to get here. He came. in my judgment. as a political refugee. Now. as to the law in regard to political asylum. I will quote simply one passage from Halls International Law: Halls International Law. third edition. 1890. pages 192 and 193. says: Thus. to illustrate some of the foregoing doctrines. under the general rules of respect for the laws of a state it is wrong for a ship of war to harbor a criminal or aperson charged with nonpolitical crimes.