List of papers, with their contents.
1. PAPERS RELATING TO THE FRANCO–GERMAN WAR.
| No. | Proclamations by the President of the United States. | Page. |
| 1 | Proclamation of August 22, 1870, enjoining neutrality | 45 |
| 2 | Proclamation of October 8, 1870, regulating the conduct of vessels of war of either belligerent in waters within the jurisdiction of the United States. | 48 |
AUSTRIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 3 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 8 | Austria declines French alliance. War preparations precautionary only. | 49 |
| 4 | do | Aug. 21 | Austria will not join neutral league unless efforts for peace are to be made jointly. | 50 |
| 5 | do | Oct. 3 | Mr. Thiers’s mission to Austria. Growing importance of American opinion. | 50 |
| BELGIUM. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 6 | Mr. Jones to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 11 | Generals Sheridan and Forsyth will be welcome at German headquarters. | 51 |
| 7 | do | Sept. 1 | General Sheridan’s account of the battles of August 16 and 18. Belgian precautions to preserve neutrality. | 51 |
| 8 | do | Sept. 23 | Belgian war measure. Probability of continuance of war. | 52 |
| 9 | do | Oct. 14 | Escape of the Empress of the French | 52 |
| 10 | do | Nov. 14 | Inclosing Count Bismarck’s and M. Jules Favre’s circulars in regard to M. Thiers’s negotiations for an armistice. | 53 |
| 11 | do | Nov. 15 | Inclosing a copy of Count Bismarck’s circular as to the claim of the diplomatic corps to send messengers through the German lines. | 56 |
| DENMARK. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 12 | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Fish. | July 26 | Danish neutrality. Relations between Denmark and Prussia. Inclosure: Danish proclamation of neutrality, July 25, 1870. | 57 |
| 13 | do | July 29 | Danish neutrality. Inclosures: 1. Baron Rosenörn-Lehn to Mr. Yeaman, July 28, 1870. 2. Royal ordinance of May 4, 1803. | 58 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 14 | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 4 | Revocation of the permission to foreign ships of war to enter the interior harbor of Copenhagen. Inclosure: Baron Rosenörn-Lehn to Mr. Yeaman, August 3, 1870. | 62 |
| 15 | do | Aug. 5 | Danish neutrality. Visit of the Marquis of Cadore to Copenhagen. | 62 |
| 16 | do | Aug. 9 | Same subjects | 63 |
| 17 | do | Aug. 13 | Same subjects | 64 |
| FRANCE. | ||||
| The Department of State to the United States legation in Paris. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 18 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hoffman. | July 16 | Protection of North Germans in France | 64 |
| 19 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | July 16 | As to North German steamers between Bremen and Hamburg and New York. | 64 |
| 20 | do | July 19 | Instructions to take North Germans in France under his protection, if France consents. | 65 |
| 21 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Washburne. | July 25 | Protection of subjects of Saxony, Hesse, &c. | 65 |
| 22 | do | Aug. 14 | Prussian credit for removal of Germans | 65 |
| 23 | do | Aug. 16 | Expulsion of Germans from Paris—approval of Mr. Washburne’s course. Continue to do what he can to mitigate severity of order of expulsion. | 65 |
| 24 | do | Aug. 16 | Approving course as to subjects of Saxony and Hesse. | 66 |
| 25 | do | Aug. 17 | Correction of telegram of previous day | 66 |
| 26 | do | Aug. 30 | Mr. Bancroft will be instructed to ask to have American property in France respected by German forces. | 66 |
| 27 | do | Sept. 6 | To recognize provisional government if a de facto government. | 67 |
| 28 | do | Sept. 6 | Same subject | 67 |
| 29 | do | Sept. 6 | To tender the congratulations of the President and people of the United States on the establishment of a republic. | 67 |
| 30 | do | Sept. 7 | Conversation with Mr. Berthemy on the state of public opinion in the United States | 67 |
| 31 | do | Sept. 8 | His course in protecting Germans approved by North German legation here. Explanation of mistake in telegram of August 16. | 68 |
| 32 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | Sept. 9 | Not the policy or interest of United States to act jointly with European powers in European questions. Mr. Bancroft instructed to ascertain whether Germany desires good offices of the United States. | 68 |
| 33 | do | Sept. 13 | Satisfaction of the government of North Germany with Mr. Washburne’s course in regard to the subjects of North Germany. | 69 |
| 34 | do | Sept. 15 | Approval of his course as to North Germans. | 69 |
| 35 | do | Sept. 27 | Approval of his course | 69 |
| 36 | do | Sept. 27 | Same subject | 70 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 37 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | Oct. 4 | Course of French vessels of war at and near New York | 70 |
| 38 | do | Oct. 11 | Inclosing the proclamation of October 8 | 71 |
| 39 | do | Oct. 18 | Protection of American property in Paris | 71 |
| 40 | do | Oct. 21 | Approval of his course as to naturalized citizens. | 72 |
| 41 | do | Nov. 22 | The course of the Germans in obstructing communication with the United States legation at Paris. | 72 |
| The United States legation in Paris to the Department of State. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 42 | Mr. Hoffman to Mr. Fish. | July 15 | Protection of Prussian subjects | 73 |
| 43 | do | July 18 | Same subject | 73 |
| 44 | do | July 18 | North German steamers. Protection of North German subjects in France. Neutrality of Belgium. | 73 |
| 45 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | July 19 | Declaration of war. Prussian archives in United States protection. Saxony asks same. | 74 |
| 46 | do | July 21 | Refusal to exempt North German steamers from capture. | 74 |
| 47 | do | July 22 | Same subject. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Hoffman to the Duc de Gramont, July 17, 1870. 2. Duc de Gramont to Mr. Hoffman, July 21, 1870. | 74 |
| 48 | do | July 22 | Protection of North German archives. North Germans leaving France, correspondence as to. In closures: A. Mr. Washburne to the Duc de Gramont, July 21, 1870. B. Mr. Hoffman to the Duc de Gramont, July 17, 1870. C. Duc de Gramont to Mr. Hoffman, July 18, 1870. | 76 |
| 49 | do | July 24 | Protection of North Germans and Saxons. Hesse Grand-Ducal and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha ask same. | 78 |
| 50 | do | July 26 | Same subject. Inclosures: 1. Baron de Lüttichau to Mr. Washburne, July 20, 1870. 2. Mr. Washburne to Duc de Gramont, July 20, 1870. 3. Mr. Desprez to Mr. Washburne, July 21, 1870. | 78 |
| 51 | do | July 26 | Same subject. Inclosures: 1. Count d’Euzenberg to Mr. Washburne, July 23, 1870. 2. Mr. Washburne to the Duc de Gramont, July 23, 1870. 3. Duc de Gramont to Mr. Washburne, July 25, 1870. | 79 |
| 52 | do | July 29 | Further correspondence as to departure of North Germans from France. Inclosures: 1. Duc de Gramont to Mr. Washburne, July 23, 1870. 2. Mr. Washburne to the Duc de Gramont, July 25, 1870. | 80 |
| 53 | do | July 29 | United States consuls in France to assume the care of North German consulates. In closure: Circular from the legation July 28, 1870. | 83 |
| 54 | do | July 29 | General news. The secret treaty. Inclosures: 1. Decree making the Empress regent. 2. Extracts from the Journal Officiel. | 84 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 55 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | July 29 | Subjects of Bavaria, Würtemberg, and Baden under Swiss protection. | 86 |
| 56 | do | Aug. 5 | The secret treaty. Inclosure: Circular dispatch of the Duc de Gramont, August 3, 1870. | 86 |
| 57 | do | Aug. 8 | General. Effect of the news of the battles of Worth and Wissembourg on Paris. | 88 |
| 58 | do | Aug. 11 | Subjects of North Germany desire certificates of protection. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Washburne to the Duc de Gramont, July 30, 1870. 2. Duc de Gramont to Mr. Washburne, August 5, 1870. | 91 |
| 59 | do | Aug. 12 | Expulsion of North Germans from France. Many too poor to leave without aid—asking for a credit to aid such. | 92 |
| 60 | do | Aug. 12 | Protection of North German subjects. Concerted action of Mr. Washburne with the Swiss and Russian ministers. | 92 |
| 61 | do | Aug. 12 | The new ministry. Inclosure of names | 93 |
| 62 | do | Aug. 15 | Condition of North Germans in Paris. Receipt of credit of 50,000 thalers. Mode of disposing of it. | 94 |
| 63 | do | Aug. 16 | The detention of the persons of North Germans in France. Inclosures: 1. The Duc de Gramont to Mr. Washburne, August 3, 1870. 2. Mr. Washburne to the Duc de Gramont, August 9, 1870. | 94 |
| 64 | do | Aug. 19 | Blockade of the North German coast. Inclosure: Official notice August 17, 1870. | 98 |
| 65 | do | Aug. 22 | Protection of North Germans; their expulsion from France. Narrative of steps taken by Mr. Washburne. Inclosures: 1. Debate in the Corps Législatif August 12, 1870. 2. Mr. Washburne to the Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne, August 17, 1870. | 99 |
| 66 | do | Aug. 26 | German complaints of violations of flags of truce. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Washburne to the Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne, August 23, 1870, transmitting a copy of a dispatch from Mr. Motley dated July 22, 1870. 2. Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne to Mr. Washburne, August 23, 1870. | 105 |
| 67 | do | Aug. 26 | Americans leaving Paris. Germans pressing upon the legation in consequence of General Trochu’s proclamation. Inclosure: Copy of that proclamation August 24, 1870. | 106 |
| 68 | do | Aug. 29 | Excitement of Germans. Legation crowded. Mr. Washburne acting in concert with Bavarian minister. Their interview with Mr. Chevereau. Mr. Washburne’s interview with the Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne. Inclosure: General Trochu’s proclamation, August 28, 1870. | 107 |
| 69 | do | Aug. 31 | Blockade. Inclosing notice from the Journal Officiel of August 30, 1870. | 108 |
| 70 | do | Sept. 2 | Franc-tireurs not considered soldiers. Violations of flags of truce. Inclosures: Mr. Washburne to Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne. Two notes transmitting dispatches from Count Bismarck to Count Bernstorff, received through Mr. Motley. | 109 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 71 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 2 | Most of the Germans have left Paris. Number of passports issued, and of persons forwarded. | 110 |
| 72 | do | Sept. 3 | Defeat of McMahon | 110 |
| 73 | do | Sept. 5 | Provisional government to be appointed | 111 |
| 74 | do | Sept. 5 | Proclamation of republic | 111 |
| 75 | do | Sept. 5 | Names of the members of the provisional government. Paris quiet. Instructions asked for. | 111 |
| 76 | do | Sept. 5 | New government installed. Paris tranquil. | 111 |
| 77 | do | Sept. 5 | Description of the events that had taken place in Paris since the surrender of McMahon. | 112 |
| 78 | do | Sept. 9 | His recognition of the republic. Interview with M. Jules Favre. Telegram to Department. In closures: 1. Mr. Washburne to M. Favre, September 7, 1870. 2. M. Favre to Mr. Washburne, September 8, 1870. | 115 |
| 79 | do | Sept. 9 | A tribute of the French to Mr. Washburne. Inclosures: 1. Address to Mr. Washburne. 2. Mr. Washburne’s reply. | 118 |
| 80 | do | Sept. 9 | Election ordered for a constituent assembly. Inclosure: Decree by the provisional government September 8, 1870. | 118 |
| 81 | do | Sept. 12 | Mr. Washburne asked by France to interpose his good offices unofficially. Instructions asked for. | 119 |
| 82 | do | Sept. 13 | Mr. Washburne asked to interfere, unofficially, to ascertain the views of the Prussian government as to peace. He declines, under instructions. | 119 |
| 83 | do | Sept. 13 | Government to remain in Paris. Mr. Washburne will remain. | 120 |
| 84 | do | Sept. 14 | Stupendous preparations for defense | 120 |
| 85 | do | Sept. 20 | Communication with Paris cut. Some of the diplomatic corps gone to Tours without consultation with the other members. | 120 |
| 86 | do | Sept. 21 | Protection of naturalized German citizens. Inclosures: 1. Messrs. Hecht, &c., to Mr. Washburne, August 29, 1870. 2. Mr. Washburne to Messrs. Hecht, &c., August 31, 1870. | 121 |
| 87 | do | Sept. 26 | Proceedings of the diplomatic corps. Inclosure: Meeting of the diplomatic corps September 23, 1870. | 122 |
| 88 | do | Sept. 30 | Mr. Washburne requested to accord the protection of the United States to the arms, flags, residences, &c., of the consulates of Uruguay, Dominica, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chili, Paraguay, and Venezuela. He accepts the trust. Inclosures: 1. Consuls of those countries to Mr. Washburne, September 22. 2. Mr. Washburne to the minister for foreign affairs, September 24. 3. The minister for foreign affairs to Mr. Washburne, September 26. 4. Mr. Washburne to the consuls, September 30. | 123 |
| 89 | do | Oct. 3 | Visit of General Burnside and Mr. Forbes. Change of things in Paris. No decision of diplomatic corps as to remaining. Mr. Washburne will remain. | 126 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 90 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 4 | Prussian authorities’ reply to request of diplomatic corps that couriers may pass the lines, that it will be granted only on condition that the dispatches are unsealed and subject to inspection. The diplomatic corps unanimously refuse to accept the condition. | 126 |
| 91 | do | Oct. 8 | Same subject. Inclosure: Account of the proceedings of the diplomatic corps at a meeting held October 6. | 127 |
| 92 | do | Oct. 18 | Americans desiring to leave Paris. Inclosure: Mr. Favre to Mr. Washburne, October 18, 1870. | 129 |
| 93 | do | Oct. 24 | United States protection extended to citizens of Colombia and of Portugal. | 130 |
| 94 | do | Oct. 24 | Permission granted to Americans to leave Paris. Inclosure: Form of passport. | 131 |
| 95 | do | Oct. 31 | Forty-eight Americans have left Paris. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Ward to Mr. Washburne, October 27, 1870. 2. List of Americans who left Paris October 27, 1870. | 132 |
| 96 | do | Oct. 31 | Inclosing a note from Count Bismarck to Mr. Washburne upon the situation of Paris. | 133 |
| 97 | do | Oct. 31 | Attempted revolution in Paris. “Government of the commune.” | 133 |
| Correspondence between the Department of State and the French legation in Washington. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 98 | Mr. Berthemy to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 3 | Inclosing the declaration made to the Senate and Corps Legislatif July 20, 1870, by the minister of foreign affairs. | 134 |
| 99 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Berthemy. | Aug. 6 | Acknowledging the receipt of the declaration made July 20 to the Senate and Corps Legislatif. | 135 |
| 100 | Mr. Berthemy to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 3 | Informing this government of the declaration of war, and that it will be conducted, as to the United States, conformably to the principles set forth in the declaration of the congress of Paris of April 16, 1856. | 135 |
| 101 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Berthemy. | Aug. 6 | Acknowledging the receipt of the declaration of war. Satisfaction of the President at learning that the principles for which the United States have contended are to be observed. The United States will observe a strict neutrality. | 136 |
| 102 | Duc de Gramont to Mr. Berthemy. | July 24 | [Communicated August 17, 1870, by Mr. Berthemy.] Comments upon the published North German accounts of the candidacy of the Prince of Hohenzollern. | 137 |
| 103 | M. Jules Favre to Mr. Berthemy. | [Communicated by the French legation September 8, 1870.] Circular upon the causes of the war and the policy to be pursued by France. | 139 | |
| 1870. | ||||
| 104 | Mr. Berthemy to to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 16 | In refutation of the charge that the French have voluntarily set aside, in the present war, the rules of international law. Inclosures: 1. Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne to Mr. Berthemy, August 31, 1870. 2. Same to same, August 31, 1870. 3. Same to same, September 2, 1870. | 140 |
| 105 | Mr, Fish to Mr. Berthemy. | Sept. 19 | Acknowledging receipt of communication in refutation of the charge that the French had voluntarily disregarded the rules of international law in the war. A copy will be transmitted to the North German minister at Washington. | 143 |
| Correspondence between the Department of State and the United States consulate general in Paris | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 106 | Mr. Read to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 15 | Paper money depreciating. Asks instructions. | 143 |
| 107 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Read. | Aug. 16 | Secretary Treasury says take gold | 144 |
| 108 | Mr. Read to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 17 | No gold to be had | 144 |
| 109 | do | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Advises taking silver. Asks leave to bank with Hottinguer. | 144 |
| 110 | do | Aug. 18 | The treasury regulations produce great inconvenience and are unpopular with the French. Applications made by French to receive property for protection and declined. | 144 |
| 111 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Read. | Aug. 18 | Treasury decides to require money as heretofore or its equivalent in currency. So instruct consuls. | 146 |
| 112 | Mr. Read to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 19 | Telegram satisfactory. Can he bank with Rothchilds or Hottinguer. | 146 |
| 113 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Read. | Aug. 20 | Bank with Munroe & Co. Instructions as to funds. | 146 |
| 114 | Mr. Read to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 24 | Same subject. North German consulates | 146 |
| 115 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Read. | Aug. 31 | Authorized to employ additional clerks. Refusal to receive French property for protection approved. If private property is received it must be without liability on the part of the Government. | 147 |
| 116 | Mr. Read to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 16 | Reply to the Department’s instructions of August 31. Government exempted from liability for property received for safekeeping. Americans have been invited to register themselves at the consulate, and branch offices have been opened at consul’s residence, &c. | 148 |
| 117 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Read. | Oct. 4 | Approval of his energy and zeal. Doubtful whether branch offices of a consulate can be established in the same city. | 149 |
| GREAT BRITAIN. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 118 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley. | July 16 | Telegram for Mr. Bancroft about protection of North Germans in France. | 150 |
| 119 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Fish. | July 21 | Inclosing British neutrality proclamation. Inclosure: The Queen’s proclamation, July 19, 1870. | 150 |
| 120 | do | Aug. 3 | Inclosing debate on the foreign enlistment bill. Inclosure: Report of debate in the Times of August 2. | 152 |
| 121 | do | Aug. 9 | Copy of the British foreign enlistment act | 158 |
| 122 | do | Aug. 11 | Employment of General Lee by the French. | 164 |
| 123 | do | Aug. 18 | Views of British government as to contraband of war. Inclosure: Lord Granville’s circular of August 11, 1870. | 164 |
| 124 | do | Oct. 1 | French report of interview between M. Favre and Count Bismarck. Inclosure: Translation of M. Favre’s account of same, September 21, 1870. | 166 |
| 125 | do | Oct. 6 | British neutrality; contraband of war. Inclosures: Count Bernstorff to Lord Granville, September 1, 1870; Lord Granville to Count Bernstorff, September 15, 1870. | 170 |
| 126 | do | Oct. 13 | Forwarding telegram from Mr. Washburne. | 176 |
| 127 | do | Oct. 15 | British neutrality. Inclosure: Count Bernstorff to Lord Granville, October 8, 1870. | 177 |
| 128 | do | Oct. 23 | British efforts for an armistice | 183 |
| 129 | do | Nov. 1 | British neutrality. Inclosure: Lord Granville to Count Bernstorff, October 21, 1870. | 183 |
| 130 | do | Nov. 15 | Send word to Washburne that he and Read can leave Paris when they choose. Write Bancroft to same effect. | 187 |
| JAPAN. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 131 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 10 | Neutrality of Japan. Inclosures: 1. The Japanese ministers to Mr. De Long. 2. Japanese proclamation of neutrality. | 181 |
| NORTH GERMANY. | ||||
| The Department of State to the United States legation at Berlin. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 132 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. | Aug. 9 | North German mail steamships | 189 |
| 133 | do | Aug. 13 | Expulsion of Germans from France. Will Prussia place credit at Washburne’s disposal. | 189 |
| 134 | do | Aug. 14 | Same subject. News of credit sent to Washburne. | 190 |
| 135 | do | Aug. 16 | Same subject | 190 |
| 136 | do | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Inclosing a copy of Mr. Washburne’s No. 238, and saying that his course has been approved. | 191 |
| 137 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. | 1870. Aug. 23 | Mr. Washburne has been instructed to employ such additional clerical force as may be necessary. The offer of the Prussian government to bear the expense is declined. | 191 |
| 138 | do | Aug. 23 | Acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Bancroft’s No. 118, with the secret treaty. He will inquire when the proposition was made and why it was not sooner made known. | 191 |
| 139 | do | Aug. 23 | Inclosing a copy of Mr. Washburne’s No. 253, as to the steps taken for the protection of North Germans in France. | 192 |
| 140 | do | Aug. 25 | Inclosing Mr. Washburne’s No. 251, relative to a certificate of protection desired by Germans resident in France. | 192 |
| 141 | do | Aug. 30 | Protection of American property in Paris in event of capture. | 192 |
| 142 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. | Sept. 9 | France asks good offices of United States jointly with other powers. Not the policy or interest of United States to act jointly. Ascertain if North Germany desires good offices of United States, but without tendering same unless they will be accepted. | 193 |
| 143 | do | Sept. 16 | Inclosing Mr. Washburne’s No. 266, on the expulsion of Germans from Paris. | 193 |
| 144 | do | Sept. 22 | The French reply to the charge that France has disregarded the rules of international law in the present war. | 193 |
| 145 | do | Sept. 23 | Communication between the belligerents through the legations of the United States is approved. | 194 |
| 146 | do | Sept. 30 | Reasons for non-intervention. President hopes for peace. Will not express an opinion as to terms. Hopes there will be no extreme demands. | 194 |
| 147 | do | Oct. 28 | Authorized to obtain recognition of the principle of exemption of private property on high seas from capture. | 194 |
| 148 | do | Nov. 11 | The refusal to permit couriers to carry unsealed dispatches through the German lines not acquiesced in by this Government. Discussion of the question. | 195 |
| 149 | do | Nov. 22 | Inclosing a copy of a note (November 21, 1870) to Baron Gerolt on obstructions to intercourse with the United States legation at Paris. | 196 |
| The United States legation at Berlin to the Department of State. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 150 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | July 16 | Declaration of war. No excuse for it. North German mail steamships. Enthusiasm in Germany. | 197 |
| 151 | do | July 27 | The secret treaty. It is in the handwriting of Mr. Benedetti. In closure: Copy of the treaty. | 198 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 152 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | July 28 | Prussian government desires to pay for such assistance as Mr. Washburne may be obliged to employ. | 200 |
| 153 | do | Aug. 2 | Count Bismarck’s circular as to the Benedetti project. Great Britain to protect French in Germany. Inclosure: Circular, Berlin, July 29, 1870. | 200 |
| 154 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 14 | Prussian credit for Washburne. War news. | 202 |
| 155 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 15 | Expulsion of Germans from France. Prussian credit for Washburne. Inclosure: Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Washburne, August 14, 1870. | 203 |
| 156 | do | Aug. 22 | Same subject. Satisfaction in Germany with Mr. Washburne’s course. Inclosure: Mr. Yon Thile to Mr. Bancroft, August 20, 1870. | 203 |
| 157 | do | Sept. 1 | French blockade ineffectual. Inclosure: Mr. Broelkmann to Mr. Bancroft, August 31, 1870. | 204 |
| 158 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Davis. | Sept. 3 | Surrender of McMahon | 205 |
| 159 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 6 | Correspondence between French and Germans through the American legations. How conducted. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Yon Thile to Mr. Bancroft, September 5, 1870. 2. Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Motley, September 5, 1870. | 205 |
| 160 | do | Sept. 11 | Not the time for American intervention | 206 |
| 161 | do | Sept. 16 | The French blockade | 207 |
| 162 | do | Sept. 21 | Views entertained by allied governments as to peace | 207 |
| 163 | do | Sept. 22 | The French blockade a paper one. Inclosures: 1. Affidavit of Captain Filts, September 21, 1870. 2. Certificate of Commander Claassen, September 17, 1870. | 508 |
| 164 | do | Sept. 24 | Conditions of peace. Progress of the war. Negotiations with M. Favre. Reconstruction of government in France and Germany. Number of German troops in France. Inclosure: Count Bismarck’s circular September 23, 1870. | 209 |
| 165 | do | Sept. 29 | Protection of American property in Paris. Inclosure: Mr. Yon Thile to Mr. Bancroft, September 28, 1870. | 213 |
| 166 | do | Sept. 29 | Terms of truce offered by Bismarck | 214 |
| 167 | do | Oct. 3 | Count Bismarck’s interview with M. Favre | 215 |
| 168 | do | Oct. 5 | Germany will make exemption from capture of private property on high seas a condition of peace. Asks authority to negotiate on the part of the United States for the recognition of the principle by North Germany. | 215 |
| 169 | do | Nov. 10 | Causes of delay in the operations against Paris. | 215 |
| Correspondence between the Department of State and the North German legation in Washington. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 170 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | July 18 | Asking that United States legation at Paris may be authorized to protect Germans in France. | 216 |
| 171 | do | July 19 | Communicating determination of North German government to exempt private property on the high seas from seizure. | 216 |
| 172 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | July 22 | Satisfaction at receipt of news in above note. | 217 |
| 173 | Mr. Davis to Baron Gerolt. | July 25 | Inclosing copy of a dispatch from Mr. Washburne concerning the position of France as to the declaration of Paris. | 218 |
| 174 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | July 25 | Acknowledging receipt of intelligence of refusal by French government to exempt German vessels from capture. | 218 |
| 175 | do | Aug. 11 | The motives and causes of the war. Inclosures: 1. A statement of what took place at Ems. 2. Official report of aides-de-camp of King of Prussia. 3. Count Bismarck to Baron Gerolt, July 19, 1870. 4. Declaration of war by France. | 219 |
| 176 | do | Aug. 26 | Alleged violation of flags of truce. Inclosures: 1. M. Von Thile to Baron Gerolt, August 26, 1870. 2. M. Von Thile to Baron Gerolt, August 22, 1870. | 221 |
| 177 | do | Aug. 29 | Alleged secret treaty between Count Bismarck and Mr. Benedetti. Efforts of the Pope in behalf of peace. Inclosures: 1. M. Von Thile to Baron Gerolt, August 10, 1870, and inclosures. 2. The Pope to the King of Prussia, July 22, 1870. 3. The King of Prussia to the Pope, July 30, 1870. | 222 |
| 178 | Mr. Davis to Baron Gerolt. | Sept. 8 | Acknowledging receipt of note of August 29 | 224 |
| 179 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Sept. 16 | Transmitting copy of Mr. Washburne’s No. 266 Relative to the protection of North Germans in Paris. | 225 |
| 180 | Baron Alvensleben to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 16 | The North German government will gratefully see with what earnestness and zeal Mr. Washburne has exerted himself in behalf of distressed Germans. | 225 |
| 181 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 12 | Alleged violations of international law by French troops. Inclosure: Mr. Von Thile to Baron Gerolt, September 27, 1870. | 226 |
| 182 | do | Oct. 15 | Alleged violations of international law by German troops. In closure: Mr. Von Thile to Baron Gerolt, September 27, 1870. | 227 |
| 183 | do | Oct. 17 | Negotiations between Count Bismarck and Mr. Favre. Inclosure: Count Bismarck to Baron Gerolt, September 27, 1870. | 228 |
| 184 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Oct. 19 | Acknowledging the note of October 12 | 230 |
| 185 | do | Oct. 22 | Acknowledging the note of October 15 | 231 |
| 186 | do | Oct. 22 | Acknowledging the note of October 17 | 231 |
| 187 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 29 | Fatal consequences to the people of Paris from a continuance of the siege. Inclosure: Official memorial relating thereto, forwarded to Baron Gerolt by Count Bismarck. | 231 |
| 188 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Nov. 1 | Acknowledging the note of October 29 | 232 |
| PERU. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 189 | Mr. Brent to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 27 | Neutrality of Peru | 223 |
| RUSSIA. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 190 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 17 | Views entertained in Russia as to the war. Russian neutrality. | 233 |
| 191 | do | Aug. 26 | Same subjects. Armament of Russia | 235 |
| SWITZERLAND. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 192 | Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish. | July 25 | Swiss neutrality. Arming of Switzerland. The occupation of the Chablais. | 235 |
| SPAIN. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 193 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 16 | Effect of the Prussian successes and of the proclamation of the republic on Spain. The influence of the United States. | 236 |
| TURKEY. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 194 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 2 | Turkish neutrality a necessity. Policy of Russia. The Viceroy of Egypt. Roumania. Republics in Europe. Increasing influence of the United States. | 237 |
| II.—CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE PROPOSED UNIFICATION OF GOLD COINAGE. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 195 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley, Mr. Washburne, Mr. Bancroft, &c. | (Circular.) The adoption of a common unit and standard of international gold coinage. | 240 | |
| 196 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | July 2 | The Germans strongly incline to the five and twenty franc gold piece with decimal variations. Inclosure: A paper, without date or signature, received by Mr. Bancroft from the North German government in reply to the American circular. | 251 |
| III.—CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE SPANISH AMERICAN STATES AND BRAZIL. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 197 | Circular from the Department of State to ministers and consuls in the Spanish-American States and Brazil. | Aug. 19 | Inclosing copy of a report from the Secretary of State to the Senate, July 14, 1870, on the political causes of the decline of the commerce of the United States with the Spanish-American States, and instructing them to communicate any facts or suggestions on the subject which they may deem useful. | 254 |
| 198 | Mr. Long to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 12 | Report as to the consulate at Panama | 261 |
| 199 | Mr. Columbus to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 24 | Report as to the consulate at Payta, Peru | 263 |
| 200 | Mr. Moreau to Mr. Hunter. | Sept. 25 | Report as to the consulate at San Luis Potosí, Mexico. | 264 |
| 201 | Mr. Moye to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 30 | Report as to the consulate at Chihuahua, Mexico. | 265 |
| 202 | Mr. Band to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 30 | Report as to the consulate at La Paz, Bolivia. | 268 |
| 203 | Mr. Trowbridge to Mr. Hunter. | Oct. 3 | Report as to the consulate at Vera Cruz | 274 |
| 204 | Mr. Stevens to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 5 | Report as to the countries of the Rio de la Plata. | 278 |
| 205 | Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 6 | Report as to the republic of San Salvador | 280 |
| 206 | Mr. Smith to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 9 | Report as to the consulate at Tumbez, Peru | 282 |
| 207 | Mr. Blow to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 20 | Report as to the empire of Brazil | 283 |
| 208 | Mr. Hoyt to Mr. Hunter. | Oct. 21 | Report as to the consulate at Minatitlan, Mexico. | 288 |
| 209 | Mr. Bragdon to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 25 | Report as to the consulate at Guayaquil | 289 |
| 210 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 28 | Transmitting report of acting consul at Aguas Calientes. | 290 |
| 211 | Mr. Bond to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 3 | Report as to the consulate at Para, Brazil | 291 |
| 212 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 4 | Report as to the republic of Mexico | 295 |
| IV.—MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS. | ||||
| AUSTRIA. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 213 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish. | Internal condition of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Criticism upon Mr. Bancroft’s dispatch No. 80, dated April 18, 1870. | 298 | |
| CHILI. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 214 | Gen. Kilpatrick to Mr. Fish. | April 9 | Reason for the delay in sending a minister from Chili to Washington. | 302 |
| CHINA. | ||||
| 1869. | ||||
| 215 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low. | Dec. 3 | Policy of the United States toward China explained in a dispatch to Mr. Bancroft last summer. Policy of 1868 adhered to. The rights acquired by treaty to be insisted on. American citizens and property to be protected. Inclosures: Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft, August 31, 1869, in which the relations between the United States and China are reviewed at length. (Several inclosures in that dispatch.) | 303 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 216 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 19 | Proposing combined action of the maritime powers for the extermination of piracy. Inclosure: Count Bismarck to Baron Gerolt, January 29, 1870. | 329 |
| 217 | do | Feb. 25 | Same subject | 330 |
| 218 | do | Mar. 28 | Same subject. The British forces will cooperate. | 331 |
| 219 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Mar. 31 | President takes pleasure in complying with Count Bismarck’s request. Cooperation to be limited to cases of recognized piracy. | 331 |
| 220 | Mr. Fish to the Secretary of the Navy. | April 4 | Requesting instructions to be given to Admiral Rogers to coöperate with the other maritime powers for the suppression of piracy. Objects of the cooperation and how it is to be carried out. Expedition to Corea for the negotiation of a treaty for the protection of shipwrecked sailors of the United States. | 331 |
| 221 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low. | April 20 | Cooperative action of the maritime powers for the suppression of piracy. | 334 |
| 222 | do | April 20 | Instructions for proceeding to Corea for the purpose of negotiating a treaty for the protection of American seamen. Inclosure: Five dispatches of Mr. George F. Seward to Mr. W. H. Seward, numbered respectively 281, 282, 292, 294, and 317. | 334 |
| 223 | Mr. George F. Seward to Mr. Fish. | April 22 | A comprehensive review of the political and commercial relations between the United States and China. | 339 |
| 224 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | June 27 | The riot at Tientsin; causes thereof. Inclosures: A. Joint dispatch of the representatives of the treaty powers to Prince Kung, June 24, 1870. B. Prince Kung to Mr. Low, June 25, 1870. C. An imperial decree, June 26. D. Mr. Meadows to Mr. Low, June 22, 1870. E. Mr. Meadows to Mr. Low, June 24, 1870. | 355 |
| 225 | do | July 16 | Relations between China and Corea | 362 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 226 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | July 27 | The riot at Tientsin; further accounts of the same. Inclosures: A. Mr. Fontainier to Count Rochechouart, June 21, 1870. B. Ma Sin to the foreign office. C. Prince Kung to the representatives of foreign powers, June 26, 1870. D. Prince Kung to Mr. Low, June 29, 1870. E. Mr. Low to Prince Kung, June 30, 1870. F. Prince Kung to Mr. Low, June 29, 1870. G. Proclamation of Tsang-Kwoh-fau, July 10, 1870. Report of Tsang-Kwoh-fau respecting the Tientsin riot, July 14, 1870. | 363 |
| 227 | do | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Views of the Protestant missionaries. Criticism on the same. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Stanley to Mr. Low, July 9, 1870. 2. Mr. Stanley to Captain Taylor, August 12, 1870. 3. Extract from Shanghai Courier of July 29, 1870. | 371 |
| 228 | do | Aug. 22 | The same subject. Demands of the French chargé d’affaires. The condition of things unsatisfactory. | 377 |
| 229 | do | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Excitement continues. Condition at Swatow. Importance of an official denial of the stories that caused the riots. Offensive proclamation of the magistrate of Tientsin. Delay in punishing offenders does not promise well for the future. Fans sold in Tientsin with pictures of the riots. Mr. Low’s continued efforts with the Chinese government. Inclosures: A. Mr. Ashman to Mr. Low, July 25, 1870. B. Prince Kung to Mr. Low, July 29, 1870. C. Proclamation of the prefect of Tientsin, June 10, 1870. D. Prince Kung, August 10, 1870. | 378 |
| 230 | do | Sept. 17 | Departure of the missionaries from Chefa. Mr. Low thinks it precipitate and uncalled for. Inclosures: A. Mr. Capp to Mr. Low, September 2, 1870. B. Mr. Nevins to Mr. Holmes, August 29, 1870. C. Report of the British consul, September 2, 1870. D. Mr. Holmes to Admiral Kellett, August 31, 1870. E. Admiral Kellett to Mr. Holmes, August 31, 1870. F. Mr. Holmes to Admiral Kellett, August 31, 1870. G. Admiral Kellett to Mr. Holmes, August 31, 1870. H. Mr. Mateer to Mr. Hollwill, August 30, 1870. I. Mr. Low to Mr. Capp, &c., September 14, 1870. J. Mr. Low to Mr. Wade, September 17, 1870. K. Proclamation of the prefect of Tung-Chow, September 2, 1870. L. Proclamation of chief military mandarin of Tung-Chow, September 2, 1870. | 383 |
| 231 | do | Sept. 26 | Withdrawal of the missionaries from Tung-Chow. General views on the situation. Effect of the news of the surrender of Sedan. Meeting of the diplomatic corps. Inclosures: A. Mr. Low to Prince Kung, September 3, 1870. B. Prince Kung to Mr. Low, September 24, 1870. C. Prince Kung to Mr. Low, September 11, 1870. | 391 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 232 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley. | Nov. 1 | Instructions to telegraph to Bancroft to ascertain whether hostilities would be suspended in Chinese waters and cooperative action had for protection of lives and property; and if answer favorable to communicate Washburne, who would make same proposals to French government. Also, to inform Lord Granville, verbally, of his action. | 396 |
| 233 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 2 | Lord Granville says what is proposed has already been done. | 396 |
| 234 | do | Nov. 3 | Modifying telegram of the day before | 396 |
| 235 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. | Nov. 8 | Further instructions on same subject | 397 |
| 236 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 2 | North German government accepts the policy of this government. Mr. Bancroft will communicate with Mr. Washburne. | 398 |
| 237 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low. | Nov. 29 | His representations to Prince Kung are regarded as too strong an assurance of forbearance. | 398 |
| 238 | Admiral Rogers to Mr. Robeson. | Oct. 8 | He proposes to send the missionaries back to Tung-Chow in the Benicia. | 398 |
| 239 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low. | Dec. 1 | Mr. Moran will be instructed to thank the British government for the removal of the American residents from Tung-Chow. | 399 |
| GREAT BRITAIN. | ||||
| A.—The northwestern boundary. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 240 | Secretary of War to Secretary of State. | Nov. 18. | Inclosing copies of the reports asked for, which show that, by a series of observations, the true line is 4,763 feet north of the recognized line. Inclosure: Captain Heap to Major General Hancock, July 9, 1870. | 399 |
| 241 | Mr. Boutwell to Mr. Fish. | July 19 | The collector at Pembina informs the Treasury Department of the result of the observations taken as above. Inclosure: Mr. Storer to the Secretary of the Treasury, June 23, 1870. | 401 |
| 242 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Richardson. | Aug. 13 | Acknowledging receipt of the foregoing. Suggesting that no steps be taken until British government can be informed. | 401 |
| 243 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Motley. | Aug. 15 | Instructing him to inform the British government of the result of the observations. | 402 |
| 244 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 17 | Has so informed the British government. Inclosure: Mr. Motley to Lord Granville, October 17, 1870. | 402 |
| 245 | Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Davis. | Nov. 4 | Proposing that both governments shall continue to recognize the old line. The occupation of the fort a necessity for the Canadian government. | 403 |
| 246 | Mr. Davis to Sir Edward Thornton. | Nov. 7 | Assenting to the occupation of the fort for the present. A commission to fix the line thought advisable. An appropriation will be asked for that purpose. | 404 |
| 247 | Mr. Davis to the Secretary of War. | Nov. 7 | Asking for an estimate of the probable expense of completing the survey of the boundary from the Lake of the’ Woods to the Rocky Mountains. | 405 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 248 | General Belknap to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 25 | Transmitting the estimate. Inclosure: General Humphreys to General Belknap, November 23, 1870. | 405 |
| B.—The fisheries. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 249 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Thornton. | April 1 | Asking information as to the purposes of the government of Canada with reference to licenses. | 407 |
| 250 | Mr. Thornton to Mr. Fish. | April 2 | Acknowledging the foregoing | 407 |
| 251 | do | April 14 | In further reply. Inclosure: Sir John Young to Mr. Thornton, April 11, 1870, and inclosures. | 408 |
| 252 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Thornton. | April 21 | Calling attention to the purpose of the Canadian authorities to interfere with rights vested in the United States by treaty. | 410 |
| 253 | Mr. Thornton to Air. Fish. | April 22 | Acknowledging receipt of the foregoing | 411 |
| 254 | Circular | May 16 | Treasury Department circular relating to the in-shore fisheries. | 411 |
| 255 | Mr. Thornton to Mr. Davis. | May 18 | Discontinuance of fishing license. The boundaries of Canada. Inclosing: Sir John Young to Mr. Thornton, May 14, 1870, with its inclosures. | 413 |
| 256 | do | May 20 | Inclosing copy of the Canadian act of May 12, 1870. | 414 |
| 257 | Mr. Thornton to Mr. Fish. | May 26 | Instructions to the British naval forces. In closures: 1. Mr. Wolley to Vice-Admiral Wellesley, April 9, 1870. 2. Mr. Lushington to Mr. Hammond, May 9, 1870. 3. Mr. Rogers to the secretary of the admiralty, April 30, 1870. 4. Mr. Wobley to Vice-Admiral Wellesley, May 5, 1870. 5. Mr. Holland to the under-secretary of state for foreign affairs, May 13, 1870. 6. Lord Granville to Sir John Young, April 30, 1870. | 415 |
| 258 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Thornton. | May 31 | As to the boundaries of Canada and the rights in the shore fisheries secured to United States fishermen by the treaty of 1818. | 417 |
| 259 | Mr. Thornton to Mr. Fish. | June 2 | Acknowledging the receipt of the above; is inclined to think that Mr. Fish is right. | |
| 260 | do | June 3 | Instructions to commanders of British vessels. Inclosure: Confidential letter from the colonial secretary to the admiralty, dated April 12, 1866. | 420 |
| 261 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Thornton. | June 8 | Pointing out a discrepancy in the instructions inclosed in the note of May 26, and those inclosed in the note of June 8, as to the waters between headlands. | 421 |
| 262 | Mr. Thornton to Mr. Fish. | June 11 | The vice-admiral will undoubtedly modify the instructions of 1866, in conformity with the instructions of 1870. The American circular of May 16. | 421 |
| 263 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Thornton. | June 30 | In reply to the foregoing | 421 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 264 | Mr. Dart to Mr. Mr. Davis. | Aug. 25 | Closing of the ports in Prince Edward Island against American fishermen. Inclosure: Mr. Hall to Mr. Dart, August 19, 1870. | 422 |
| 265 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 25 | Same subject | 423 |
| 266 | Mr. Malmros to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 28 | Same subject. Fishing vessels of the United States about to return. Voyages broken up. | 424 |
| 267 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 5 | Correspondence with the British admiral respecting furnishing supplies to American fishermen in colonial ports. Mr. Jackson’s views of the treaty of 1818. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Jackson to Vice-Admiral Wellesley, August 30, 1870. 2. Vice-Admiral Wellesley to Mr. Jackson, August 31, 1870. 3. Mr. Jackson to Vice-Admiral Wellesley, September 1, 1870. 4. Vice-Admiral Wellesley to Mr. Jackson, September 3, 1870. | 424 |
| 268 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Jackson. | Sept. 13 | Asking information as to the practice of the Nova Scotian authorities. | 427 |
| 269 | Mr. Malmros to Mr. Davis. | Sept. 26 | Laws and course of trade with fishing vessels prior to the reciprocity treaty in his district. | 427 |
| 270 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Davis. | Oct. 3 | Same subject as to Halifax district. General abstract of the colonial, dominion, and imperial laws on this subject. | 428 |
| 271 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Dart. | Oct. 29 | Calling attention to the enforcement of the laws in Canada, and containing general instructions for the guidance of the consuls. | 431 |
| 272 | Mr. Dart to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 3 | The discourteous way in which the Canadian laws have been enforced. The purpose is to force a reciprocity treaty. | 433 |
| C.—Naturalization law. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 273 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Fish. | May 14 | New naturalization bill has received the royal assent. Inclosure: An act to amend the law relating to the legal condition of aliens and British subjects. [May 12, 1870.] | 434 |
| GREECE. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 274 | Mr. Tuckerman to Mr. Fish. | May 14 | The causes of brigandage in Greece | 439 |
| GUATEMALA. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 275 | Mr. Hudson to Mr. Fish | May 18 | Asylum afforded to political exiles by the British minister. Inclosure: Translation from Gazette of Guatemala, February 26, 1870. | 443 |
| 276 | .do | Aug. 31 | Relative to misunderstanding between Guatemala and Mexico. Inclosures: A. Mr. Hudson to Mr. Nelson, August 31, 1870. B. Memorandum from the government of Guatemala of the causes of complaint against Mexico. | 446 |
| ITALY | ||||
| 1870 | ||||
| 277 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 6 | Political condition of Italy | 448 |
| 278 | .do | Sept. 9 | Relations between the kingdom of Italy and the Roman State. | 449 |
| 279 | .do | Sept. 12 | The Roman question | 450 |
| 280 | .do | Sept. 21 | Occupation of Rome by the Italian troops | 451 |
| 281 | .do | Nov. 3 | The Roman question. Removal of the capital to Rome. | 452 |
| JAPAN. | ||||
| Deportation of native Christians. | ||||
| 1869. | ||||
| 282 | Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Fish. | May 21 | Persecution of native Christians in Japan. Inclosures: 1. Account of the persecution of native Christians in the island of Lote. 2. Yan Valkenburgh to the Japanese government, May 18, 1869. | 453 |
| 1870 | ||||
| 283 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 17 | Apprehended punishment of native Christians. Steps taken to prevent it. Inclosures: 1. Japanese government to Mr. De Long, January 1, 1870. 2. Same to same, January 7. 3. Consuls of the treaty powers at Nagasaki protest, January 2, 1870. 4. Mr. De Long to the Japanese government, January 10, 1870. 5. The British minister to the Japanese government, January 7, 1870. 6. The French minister to the Japanese government, January 11, 1870. 7. The treaty powers to the Japanese government, January 17, 1870. 8. The Japanese government to Mr. De Long, January 16, 1870. | 455 |
| 284 | do | Jan. 22 | Deportation of native Christians and separation of families. Inclosures: 1. Protocol of a conference, January 19, 1870. 2. The consul of the Netherlands, Nagasaki, January 14, 1870. | 460 |
| 285 | do | Jan. 22 | General views of the political condition of Japan. Connection between it and the persecution of the Christians. | 468 |
| 286 | do | Jan. 23 | The number of native Christians transported. Inclosure: Two reports made by the governor of Nagasaki. | 471 |
| 287 | do | Feb. 10 | The Japanese claim to regard Christianity from a political point of view. Inclosures: 1. The Japanese government to Mr. De Long, January 28, 1870. 2. Memorandum of a conference held February 9, 1870. | 472 |
| 288 | do | April 12 | Inclosing a copy of the report of the native officers who executed the decree of deportation. | 475 |
| 289 | Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long. | April 18 | His course approved. Views of the cabinets of London, Paris, and Berlin will be ascertained and further instructions given, if necessary. | 478 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 290 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley. | April 18 | States the facts, and instructs him to ascertain what is proposed to be done, if anything. [Identical instructions to Mr. Washburne and Mr. Bancroft.] | 479 |
| 291 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Fish. | June 2 | In reply to Mr. Fish’s letter. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Motley to Lord Clarendon, May 21, 1870. 2. Lord Clarendon to Mr. Motley, May 27. 3. Lord Clarendon to Sir H. J. Parkes, April 20. 4. Lord Clarendon to Lord Lyons, April 20. 5. Lord Clarendon to Lord Lyons, April 30. 6. Lord Clarendon to Lord Lyons, May 23. 7. Mr. Roche to Mr. Lègues. 8. Mr. Roche to Monseigneur Petit-Jean. 9. Mr. Roche to Monseigneur Petit-Jean. 10. Mr. Motley to Lord Clarendon, June 2. | 480 |
| 292 | Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long. | June 18 | The views of the cabinets of London and Paris being identical with those entertained by this Government, no further instructions are necessary. | 486 |
| MEXICO. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 293 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 4 | The free zone. Inclosing a speech by Mr. Romero in opposition to it, and a speech by Mr. Gusman in favor of it. | 486 |
| 294 | .do | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Extension of the limits of the free zone by the Mexican congress. Inclosures: 1. Abstract of a speech by Mr. Romero. 2. Abstract of a speech by Mr. Velasco. | 497 |
| NICARAGUA. | ||||
| 1870 | ||||
| 295 | Mr. Riotti to Mr. Fish. | March 2 | The importance of the acquisition of Tigre Island or some other naval station on the western coast of Central America. | 502 |
| PERU. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 296 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 22 | Review of his services during his mission Pleasant relations between the United States and Peru. | 504 |
| 297 | do | Sept. 14 | Coolie insurrection | 510 |
| 298 | do | Sept. 18 | Threatened detention of Mr. Farrand, bearer of dispatches from the legation to the Department, by legal process. A violation of international law. Inclosures: 1. Mr. Hovey to Mr. Loyaza, September 3, 1870. 2. Mr. Loayza to Mr. Hovey, September 13. 3. Mr. Hovey to Mr. Loayza, September 13. 4. Mr. Elmore to Mr. Hovey, September 14. 5. Mr. Loayza to Mr. Hovey, September 16. 6. Mr. Hovey to Mr. Loayza, September 17, | 510 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 299 | Mr. Brent to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Inclosure: Mr. Loayza to Mr. Brent, September 23, 1870. | 517 |
| 300 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Brent. | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Review of the law. Mr. Hovey sustained. | 519 |
| 301 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Brent. | Nov. 1 | Acknowledging his dispatch of September 29, 1870. | 520 |
| RUSSIA. | ||||
| 1870. | ||||
| 302 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish. | July 17 | The appointment of an archbishop of the Aleutian Isles and Alsaska. | 520 |
| 303 | .do | Aug. 31 | Municipal reforms in the Russian empire. Inclosure: Abstract of the law of such reforms. | 521 |