text: the general rules presently under discussion. As for the consequences of a violation of a disarmament treaty, it was among the mPt’.ers he would cover in his third report, which dealt with count,srmeasures and the conditions under which they could be resorted to. Concerning f inallp the hypoth Jsis ol: post-war settlements, he thought that equity and reasonableness would not fai 1 to have a bearing in avoiding the total disruption of a defeated State’s -. 186 -economy. One should not go so far in leniency, however, as practically to condone an act of aggression, Again this wss a matter to be dealt with in connection with the crimes of article 19 02 Part One. 338. As regards the material cited by the Special Rapporteur, two points were raisedr one regarding the citation of old arbitral awards and the other regarding reliance on diplomatic practice. In respect of the former, some members felt that the report of the Special Rapporteur had covered too many old cases and instead should have relied on newer materiels. Many of the decisions of older cases, particularly of the late nineteenth or early twentieth century ,were given during colonial practice and they no longer represented contemporary international law. The Bxer revol.t Jj.51 was mentioned as a case which should not be invoked as precedent. On that issue, some other members believed that it was important to rigorously examine past State practice, States’ behaviour in the past and consequences derived from it were essential in formulating rules governing the future. This did not mean, in their view, that all past State practice was indiscriminately relevant but it provided a clearer picture and guided those who were in a position to make c: decision. Even the worst cases such as the &xer revolt 2441 could be used as a warning signal so as not to repeat the
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international relations, specifically the rules and consequences of disarmament treaties and post-war settlements. It touches on topics such as the relevance of past state practice, international law, and the importance of equity and reasonableness in international relations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a context of international negotiations or discussions.