In representations to the Chinese Government regarding injuries sustained by members of the crew of an American vessel, the American Government stated that as seamen the crew members were entitled to the Government's protection irrespective of nationality.
美国政府在就美国船只的船员受到的损害向中国政府提出的陈述中指出，船员作为海员，不论其所属国籍,均有权受到政府的保护。