Alphabetical Index.
A.
- ABBOTT, CHARLES, S. A. (See “LORD TENTERDEN.”)
- ABSELAM, E. L. HAZAIN, PRINCE. (See “MATHEWS.”)
- ATCHEENESE WAR. (See “GORHAM,” “WESTENBERG.”)
- ABYSSINIA. (See “EGYPT.”)
- ADAMS, JOHN Q.:
- to A. H. Everett. The obligations of a State to other States not affected by a change of government 719
- AMADEO:
- ALIENS:
- ALLEGIANCE, CHANGE OF. (See “NATURALIZATION.”)
- ALMERIA, SPAIN:
- account of the bombardment of 1034
- ANDALUSIA, INSURRECTION IN. (See “EDER,” “SICKLES.”)
- ANDREWS, C. C.:
- to Mr. Fish, April 15, 1873; respecting the co-operation of Sweden and Norway in securing a modification of the system of fines on vessels in Cuba 1065
- to Mr. Fish, May 21, 1873; ceremonies attending the coronation of Oscar II 1066
- to Mr. Fish, September 4, 1873; same subject. Sketch of travel in Norway 1067–1071
- ASIAN QUESTION, THE CENTRAL. (See “GORTCHACOW,” “GRANVILLE,” “KAUFMANN,” “SCHUYLER,” “STRUVE.”)
- ATTORNEY-GENERAL. (See “WILLIAMS.”)
B.
- BANCROFT, GEORGE:
- to Mr. Fish, September 8, 1873; in reply to certain questions respecting American citizens in Germany 1224
- BARBARY. (See (“VIDAL.”)
- BARRIENTES, PEDRO:
- circular to consular body at Valencia. 1025
- BATES, ATTORNEY-GENERAL:
- opinion on citizenship. 1368
- BEARDSLEY, RICHARD:
- to Mr. Hale, October 16, 1873; invasion of Abyssinia by Egyptian forces; recital of events relating thereto, and prospective results 1119
- to Mr. Fish, November 15, 1872; copy of the imperial firman touching privileges granted to Egypt 1122
- to Mr. Fish, December 12, 1872; future railway development of Egypt 1123
- to Mr. Fish, January 3, 1873; arrival of Sir Bar tie Frere on his mission the Sultan of Zanzibar, respecting the slave-trade 1124
- to Mr. Fish, January 7, 1873; beneficial effects of the presence of Ameri-iean naval vessels 1125
- to Mr. Fish, January 25, 1873; national schools in Egypt 1125
- to Mr. Fish, February 15, 1873; marriage of Prince Hassan 1126
- to Mr. Fish, February 24, 1873; proposed railway to Soudan; Mr. Fowler’s report 1127
- to Mr. Fish, February 25, 1873; arrival of the U. S. S. Hartford, and departure via the Suez Canal 1129
- to Mr. Fish, April 3, 1873; visit of Rear-Admiral James Alden to the Suez Canal 1129
- BEIRUT:
- necessity for protection of American colony at 1106
- BELKNAP, WILLIAM W., SECRETARY OF WAR:
- to the President, in reply to the questions proposed in relation to expatriation, change of allegiance and naturalization 1210
- BERNARD MOUNTAGUE:
- memorandum respecting allegiance and naturalization 1242
- BIDDLE, THOMAS:
- to Mr. Fish, November 11, 1872; message of the Salvadorean cabinet, respecting the establishment of a government bank; copy of the decree, 784
- to Mr. Fish, November 30, 1872; copv of the constitution of November 9, 1872 788
- to Mr. Fish, December 12, 1872; death of Don Gregorio Arbizu, minister of foreign relations. 794
- to Mr. Fish, January 29, 1873; transmits official statement of receipts and expenditures of Salvador, for year 1872 795
- to Mr. Fish, March 10, 1873; account of the earthquake at San Salvador, on the 4th March, 1873 796
- to Mr. Fish, March 18, 1873; transmits copy of the treaty of commerce, friendship, and navigation, between Salvador and Germany, of 13th June, 1870 796
- to Mr. Fish, March 22, 1873; account of the earthquake of March 19, 1873 808
- to Mr. Fish, March 24, 1873; tender of refuge on board H. M. S. Reindeer, by Commander W. R. Kennedy 810
- to Mr. Fish, April 4, 1873; acts passed by the late constituent convention, remarks on 811
- to Mr. Fish, April 10, 1873; effects of the late earthquakes 814
- to Mr. Fish, April 15, 1873; synopsis of the law relating to trials by jury 814
- to Mr. Fish, April 29, 1873; military regulations of Salvador 821
- to Mr. Fish, May 1, 1873; message of the minister of foreign affairs; condition of the foreign relations of Salvador. 821
- to Mr. Fish, May 24, 1873; condition of affairs. 822
- to Mr. Fish, June 9, 1873; capabilities of the Santa Tecla Valley. 822
- to Mr. Fish, June 30, 1873; presents letter of recall—correspondence 823
- BIZERTA:
- murder of Mahmood Sennen, dragoman; the consular agentat, and proceedings in respect of the murderers. (See “HEAP”).
- BLANCO, JESUS MA., (VENEZUELA:)
- to Mr. Pile, touching the authenticity of the published message of
- President Guzman Blanco 1175
- BOKER, GEORGE H.:
- to Mr. Fish, October 1, 1872; scheme of the law proposed to be introduced into Egypt, and circular of the Egyptian government relating thereto 1100
- to Mr. Fish, October 20, 1872; retirement of Midhat Pasha and appointment of Mehemet Rushdi Pasha as grand vizier; his character and position; remarks ou the policy of the government 1104
- to Mr. Fish, November 30, 1872; the American colony at Beirut; punishment for the attack on the American medical college, and necessity for further protection 1105
- to Mr. Fish, March 18, 1873; slave-trade between Tripoli and Constantinople, via Malta 1106
- to Mr. Fish, March 20, 1873; changes in the Turkish cabinet. 1107
- to Mr. Fish, April 4, 1873; judicial reform in Egypt; relation of the treaty of the United States with Turkey thereto 1108
- to Mr. Fish, April 14, 1873; scarcity of Arab horses in Turkey; their exportation prohibited 1109
- to Mr. Fish, April 15, 1873; change in the office of grand vizier, and supposed reasons therefor 1110
- to Mr. Fish, April 19, 1873; copy of the protocol signed by certain European powers, giving to Tripoli the same judicial privileges enjoyed by other provinces of the Ottoman empire 1111
- to Mr. Fish, April 21, 1873; copy of the regulations proposed for the new courts of law in Egypt 1112
- to Mr. Fish, May 16, 1873; changes in the Turkish cabinet 1117
- to Mr. Fish, May 29, 1873; acceptance by Great Britain of the proposed judicial reform in Egypt 1118
- to Mr. Fish, July 2, 1873; substance of the new firman granting almost independent prerogatives to the Viceroy of Egypt 1119
- BRAMWELL, BARON:
- , memorandum respecting allegiance and naturalization 1242
- BULGARIA. (See ”VIDAL.”)
C.
- CACERES, MR.:
- to Thomas Biddle, death of Gregorio Arbizu, Salvadorean minister of foreign relations 794
- CADIZ, INSURRECTION AT. (See “DUFFIE.”)
- CARRIE, JUAN:
- to E. H. Hollenbeck; trade prohibited on the Colorado River between Nicaragua and Costa Rica 735
- CARTAGENA, ACTION OF INSURGENTS AT. (See “CONTRERAS,” “SICKLES.”)
- CASTELAR, EMILIO:
- speech in favor of immediate emancipation in Porto Rico 873, 952
- notifies General Sickles of the establishment of the republic and of the members of the government 928
- his reply to the recognition of the republic by the United States 931
- to General Sickles, respecting the liberation of the slaves held by the state 965
- to Admiral Polo de Bernabe, February 12, 1873; communicates the change to the republican form of government 1052
- to Admiral Polo de Bernabe, February 25, 1873; review of the causes which led to the change of form in the government 1054
- CASTILLO, MR.:
- to Mr. Biddle, on the hitter’s recall. 824
- CATHOLICISM IN SWITZERLAND. (See “RUBLEE.”)
- CENTRAL ASIAN QUESTION. (See “GORTCHACOW,” “GRANVILLE,” “KAUFMANN,” “SCHUYLER,” “STRUVE.”)
- CONTRERAS, GENERAL:
- COSTARICA. (See “RIOTTE” and “RIVAS.”)
- CRESWELL, JOHN A. J.,
POSTMASTER-GENERAL:
- to the President, in reply to certain questions touching expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1216
- CRIADO, RAMON F.:
- CUBA. (See “FINES,” “FISH,” “GASSET,” “SICKLES.”)
- CUSHING, CALEB:
- opinion on expatriation 1353
D.
- DELANO, COLUMBUS, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR:
- to the President, in reply to certain questions touching expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1219
- DUFFIE, A. N.:
E.
- EDER, CHARLES H., U. S. VICE-CONSUL AT
SEVILLE:
- to General Sickles.; account of the insurrection in Andalusia 1029
- EGYPT:
- scheme of law proposed to be introduced, and explanatory circular relating thereto 1100
- judicial reforms in, and relation of the United States treaty with Turkey thereto 1108
- copy of the regulations proposed for the new courts of law in Egypt 1112
- formal acceptance by Great Britain of the proposed plan of judicial reform 1118
- substance of the new firman granting almost independent prerogatives to the viceroy of Egypt 1119
- invasion of Abyssinia by Egyptian forces under Munzinger Bey 1119
- translation of the imperial firman 1122
- future rail way development 1123
- slave-trade in; arrival of Sir Bartle Frere on his mission to the Sultan of Zanzibar 1124
- beneficial effects of the presence of American naval vessels 1125
- national schools in 1125
- marriage of Prince Hassan 1126
- proposed rail way to Soudan; Mr. Fowler’s report 1127
- departure of the U.S.S. Hartford via the Suez Canal 1129
- arrival of the U.S.S. Wabash and Wachusett; reception by the viceroy 1129
- EGYPT, VICEROY OF. (See “EGYPT:”)
- ELLIOT, SIR HENRY:
- EMANCIPATION IN PORTO RICO. (See “CASTELAR,” “FISH,” “SICKLES.”)
- EMANCIPATION SOCIETY OF SPAIN:
- petition to the Cortes 1003
- EMBARGOED PROPERTY OF AMERICAN CITIZENS IN CUBA. (See “FISH,” “SICKLES.”)
- EVERETT, A. H.:
- to Baron de Nagell; the obligations of a State to other States not affected by a change of government 719
- EXPATRIATION. (See “NATURALIZATION.”)
- EXTRADITION:
- Recommendation of the Swiss Committee of the national council respecting the extradition clause of the treaty, of November 30, 1850 1088
F.
- FISH, MR.:
- to Mr. Mathews, October 23, 1872, respecting the protection of Hamed Ducaly 711
- to Mr. Westenberg, February 19, 1873, respecting the exemption of Dutch from tonnage-dues 715
- to Mr. Westenberg, April 9, 1873, same subject, with a review of the commercial and treaty relations between the two countries 720
- to General Sickles, December 23, 1873, (telegram;) embargoed estates held by authorities in Cuba in defiance of assurances of release; urge, immediate restoration 842
- to General Sickles, January 7, 1873, (telegram;) reviews the bases proposed for the pacification of Cuba; the good offices of the President must be formally requested, if desired. 843
- to General Sickles, January 8, 1873; the provisions of the law of July 4, 1870, should be carried into effect and the slaves in Cuba belonging to the state set free 844
- to General Sickles, February 12, 1873, (telegram,) respecting the recognition of the Spanish Republic, and the opportunity offered for emancipation and reforms in the colonies 889
- to General Sickles, February 14, 1873, (telegram;) conveys assurances
- of good will toward the new republic 890
- to General Sickles, March 6, 1873, (telegram;) tender of congratulations from Congress on the adoption of the republican form of government 926
- to General Sickles, March 12, 1873; transmits a copy of the joint resolution of Congress tendering the congratulations of the American people to the people of Spain 930
- to General Sickles, March 21, 1873; memorandum and instructions touching the systems of fines imposed on American trade in Cuba 932–950
- to General Sickles, April 30, 1873; respecting Mr. Castelar’s note relating to the liberation of the slaves belonging to the state in Cuba; satisfaction of the President expressed 986
- to General Sickles, August 27, 1873; unsatisfactory condition of the Spanish government respecting her relations with other powers; forbearance of the United States in abstaining from insistence upon assurances of reforms in Cuba and reparation to American citizens; the President hopes that the views of the ministry in respect of such reforms as heretofore declared may be modified 1032
- to General Sickles, September 9, 1873, (telegram;) instructions to remonstrate against the non-publication at Havana of the decree restoring embargoed property, and to protest against the sale at auction of the property of American citizens 1035
- to Admiral Polo de Bernabe, December 17, 1872; case of Augustin Santa Rosa; his release urged in view of the circumstances of his surrender and pardon 1047
- to Admiral Polo de Bernabe, January 30, 1873, respecting the proposed renting of embargoed estates; the estates of Criado, the two Moras, and Mueses have already been released by order of the government at Madrid; review of the position of the Captain-General on the subject, and the execution of the orders of the supreme government urged 1050
- to M. Rublee, March 28, 1873; testimonial to Mr. Staempfli to be presented on behalf of the United States 1086
- FISH, HAMILTON, SECRETARY OF STATE:
- to the President, replying to the questions submitted in respect of expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1186
- to Mr. Bancroft, Mr. Marsh, and Mr. Washburn, August 11, 1873, proposing certain questions respecting American citizens in Germany, Italy, and France 1224
- FIGUERAS, ESTANISLAO:
- FINES on American vessels in Cuba, (See “ANDREWS,” “FISH,” “LAYARD,” “LINDSTRAND,” “MARTOS,” “SICKLES,” “STENERSEN.”)
- FOWLER, MR.:
- his report on the proposed railway to Soudan, in Egypt 1127
G.
- GASSET Y ARTIME, MR., SPANISH COLONIAL MINISTER: to Mr. Villergas, respecting misconduct of officials in Cuba 833
- GERMANY. (For treaty with Salvador see “BIDDLE.”)
- GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT, SALVADOR:
- to Mr. Biddle, on the latter’s recall 825
- GORHAM, CHAS. T.:
- GORTCHACOW, PRINCE:
- GRANVILLE, EARL:
- GREAT BRITAIN:
- note of the, British minister of, in regard to the imposition of fines on British vessels in Cuba 1045
- assents to the arrangement touching judicial reforms in Egypt 1118
- report of the commission to inquire into the laws of naturalization and allegiance 1232
- British and colonial laws respecting allegiance and naturalization 1250–1262
- GRUNER, JUSTUS:
- to Mr. Bancroft; respecting the number of German-Americans annually visiting Germany 1228
H.
- HAMED DUCALY. (See “FISH.”)
- HANCOCK, A. M.:
- to Mr. Davis, August 2, 1873; report of the proceedings of General Con-treras and the iron-clads Victoria and Almanza at Almeria and Motril; seizure of the iron-clads by the German war-vessel Prince Frederick Charles, and General Contreras made prisoner; the public feeling at Malaga 1064
- HARCOURT, VERNON:
- Memorandum respecting naturalization and allegiance 1243
- HEAP, G. H.:
- to Mr. Hunter, December 31, 1872; political and industrial condition of Tunis during 1872 1130
- to Mr. Hunter, December 31, 1872; murder of Mahmood Sennen, dragoman to the consular agency at Bizerta 1133
- to Mr. Hunter, April 8, 1873; same subject; proceedings in respect of the murderers; letter to the Bey 1133
- to Mr. Hunter, May 29, 1873; same subject; interview with the Bey 1136
- to Mr. Hunter, June 2, 1873; same subject; punishment of the murderers 1136
- to Mr. Hunter, June 7, 1873; occupation by the French of a portion of Tunisian territory on the Algerian frontier 1137
- to Mr. Hunter, June 11, 1873; official notification of the trial and sentences of the murderers of the consular dragoman at Bizerta 1137
- HERNANDEZ, RAMON M.:
- HERWIJUEN, BARON GERICKE D’,
NETHERLANDS:
- report of conference with Japanese embassadors 727
I.
J.
- JAPAN. (See “GORHAM,” “d’HERWIJUEN,” “ORR,” “WESTENBERG.”
K.
- KAUFMANN, GENERAL:
- to Prince Gortchacow: the Central Asian question 776
- KENNEDY, COMMANDER W. R.:
- tender of refuge on board H. B. M.’s ship Reindeer 810
- LAYARD, A. H., BRITISH MINISTER AT MADRID:
- LINDSTRAND, MR.:
- to Mr. Carvajal; respecting fines on vessels in Cuba 1047
- LLUCH, MR.:
- account of the bombardment of Almoria 1034
- LOEWENSTEIN, RICHARD:
M.
- MAISONNAVE, E.:
- MALAGA:
- condition of public feeling at 1064
- MALTA:
- MARSH, GEORGE P.:
- to Mr. Fish, October 10, 1873, in reply to certain questions as to American citizens in Italy 1228
- MARTOS, CRISTINO:
- to general Sickles. No fines to be exacted without approval of intendente 993
- MATHEWS, FELIX A.:
- to Mr. Fish, January 22, 1873; marriage of Abselam L. Hazain, a lineal descendant of Mohammed, to Miss Emily Keene 711
- MERMILLOD, VICAR OF GENEVA:
- MOLINA, CIRILO, UNITED STATES CONSUL AT CARTAGENA:
- proceedings of General Contreras at Cartagena 1012
- MORA, MRS. M. FARRÉS:
- MORA, THOMAS J.:
- MOROCCO. (See “FISH,” “MATHEWS.”)
- MUESES, MARTIN:
N.
- NATURALIZATION:
- opinions of the heads of the Executive Departments 1186–1223
- list of papers relating to 1179–1183
- report of British commission 1232
- memorandum of Baron Bramwell, Mountague Bernard, and Vernor Harcourt 1242–1243
- memorandum of Lord Tenterden 1248
- British and colonial laws 1250–1261
- lawsof the United States 1262–1274
- laws of other countries 1276–1292
- correspondence between the United States and countries other than Great Britain 1293–1323
- case of, Kindinico 1323
- correspondence between Great Britain and other countries 1325–1352
- Attorney-General Cushing’s opinion 1353
- Sir W. Scott’s judgment in the case of the Ann 1365
- judgment in Zeiter’s case. (French conscription) 1367
- Attorney-General Bates’s opinion on citizenship 1368
- Memorandum on Prussian laws 1374
- report by counsel to Vienna Embassy on Austrian laws 1375
- disabilities of aliens. Reports from foreign states 1378–1418
- right of aliens to hold lands. Lord Tenterden’s memorandum 1418–1424
- nationality of children born of alien parents 1424
- NAVY, SECRETARY OF. (See “ROBESON.”)
- NETHERLANDS. (See “FISH,” “GORHAM,” “WESTENBERG.”)
- NICARAGUA. (See “RIOTTE,” “RIVAS.”)
O.
- ORR, JAMES L.:
- OSCAR II:
P.
- PAGET, LORD CLARENCE:
- speech at the opening of the Clarence Hydraulic Dock at Malta 1168
- PARDO, PRESIDENT, PERU:
- PASHA OF TRIPOLI:
- to Mr. Vidal, respecting the restoration of the anchor of the frigate Philadelphia 1141
- PEIROLIERI, MR.:
- to M. Wurts, respecting the number of Americans born and residing in Italy 1231
- PERU. (See “PARDO,” “THOMAS.”)
- PORTO RICO. (See “FISH,” “SICKLES.”)
- PHILADELPHIA:
- PILE, WILLIAM A.:
- to Mr. Fish, September 9, 1872; the steamer “Virginius;” proceedings in respect of the vessel at Puerto Cabello 1169
- to Mr. Fish, September 23, 1872; departure of the Virginius 1170
- to Mr. Fish, December 10, 1872; arrival of five German war-vessels at La Guayra; object supposed to be friendly 1171
- to Mr. Fish, May 7, 1873; report of President Blanco to the Venezuelan Congress while dictator; remarks on the condition of foreign residents under certain of the laws 1171
- to Mr. Fish, May 26, 1873; claims of the United States; commission with Great Britain for adjusting claims; boundary between Venezuela and Colombia 1172
- to Mr. Fish, June 27, 1873; proceedings of the Venezuelan Congress on claims of the United States 1174
- to Mr. Fish, July 1; correspondence in relation to the authenticity of President Blanco’s message 1174
- POLO DE BERNABE, ADMIRAL:
- to Mr. Fish; files a copy of Mr. Castelar’s note communicating information of the change of government to the republican form 1052
- to Mr. Fish. Files a copy of the note of Mr. Castelar reviewing the causes which led to that change 1054
- POSTMASTER-GENERAL. (See CRESWELL.)
- PRESIDENT, THE:
- to the Secretary of State and the other heads of Executive Departments proposing certain questions touching expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1185
R.
- RICHARDSON, WILLIAM A., SECRETARY OF
THE TREASURY:
- to the President, in reply to certain questions respecting expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1193
- RIOTTE, C. N.:
- RIVAS, MR.:
- to Mr. Herrera; boundary between Nicaragua and Costa Rica; project of a treaty on tbe subject 739
- ROBESON, GEORGE M., SECRETARY OF THE
NAVY:
- to the President, in reply to certain questions touching expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1211
- ROBINSON, EDWARD:
- to Mr. Bancroft, respecting the number of German-Americans annually visiting Germany 1227
- RODRIGUEZ, MORENO:
- bill for separation of church and state in Spain 1023
- RUBLEE, HORACE:
- to Mr. Fish, November 30, 1872; the Catholic question; recital of occurrences in the canton of Soleure, and state of public opinion 1071
- to Mr. Fish, February 4, 1873; same subject; “continuance of the struggle between the two parties; their respective numbers and leaders 1075
- to Mr. Fish, February 18, 1873; same subject; action of the government resulting in the expulsion of M. Mermillod, vicar of Geneva 1079
- to Mr. Fish, February 20, 1873; same subject; article in the Bund, the semi-official organ, on Mermillod’s expulsion 1081
- to Mr. Fish, February 26, 1873; same subject; passage of the bill relating to tbe Catholic Church in the canton of Geneva; position of the government on the question 1083
- to Mr. Fish, March 26, 1872; same subject; confirmation by popular vote of the amendment to the constitution of the canton of Geneva, providing that cures and vicars shall be chosen by cantonal electors; the situation in Basle and Berne 1084
- to Mr. Fish, June 30, 1873; re-inibursement to the Swiss government of advances to Mr. Staempfli, Swiss member of the Geneva arbitration 1087
- to Mr. Fish, July 10, 1873; meeting of the Federal Assembly, and the action recommended respecting such part of the treaty of November 30, 1850, as relates to extradition 1088
- to Mr. Fish, July 26, 1873; the revision of the Swiss constitution, as proposed by the Federal Council 1089
- to Mr. Fish, August 4, 1873; the Catholic question: position of the Federal Chambers thereon, and resume’ of the important parts of the discussion 1090
- to Mr. Fish, September 18, 1873; same subject 1096
- to Mr. Fish, September 26, 1873; concessions for railways; copy of the form of concession, and of the conditions on which concessions are granted 1097
- RUSSIA. (See “ORR.” “SCHUYLER,”)
S.
- SALVADOR. (See “BIDDLE.”)
- SANTA ROSA, AUGUSTLN. (See “FISH,” “SICKLES.”)
- SANTA TECLA VALLEY. (See “BIDDLE.”)
- SCHUYLER, EUGENE:
- to Mr. Fish, December 21, 1872; relations of England and Russia in respect of the Russian advances in Central Asia 765
- to Mr. Fish, January 8, 1873; same subject; details of the negotiations between England and Russia 768
- to Mr. Fish, January 29, 1873; same subject 770
- to Mr. Fish, February 4, 1873; same subject; settlement of the difficulty 771
- to Mr. Fish, February 17, 1873; text of the correspondence between England and Russia on Central Asian affairs 772
- to Mr. Fish, March 18, 1873; arrival and reception of Mr. Orr 781
- SCOTT, SIR W.:
- judgment in the case of the Ann 1365
- SICKLES, GENERAL DANIEL
E.:
- to Mr. Fish, November 24, 1872; respecting emancipation in Porto Rico and Cuba; translation of the resolutions adopted by the government; relations of embargoed estates to the decree of August 31 825
- to Mr. Fish, November 24, 1872; opposition to the conscription acts; the recruiting of criminals prohibited 828
- to Mr. Fish, December 3, 1872, immediate emancipation in Porto Rico favored by a majority of the Spanish Cabinet; project of a law therefor temporarily postponed 829
- to Mr. Fish, December, 3, 1872; same subject 830
- to Mr. Fish, December 11, 1872; interpellation in the Cortes respecting the proposed sale of slaves in Cuba by the government; the sale said to be prohibited 830
- to Mr. Fish, December 14, 1872; same subject 832
- to Mr. Fish, December 15, 1872; misconduct of Spanish officials in Cuba; report of a debate touching their prosecution 832
- to Mr. Fish, December 16, 1872; transmits report of a discussion touching colonial reforms 833
- to Mr. Fish, December 16, 1872, respecting the law fixing the Government naval force for the year 1872–73 834
- to Mr. Fish, December 16, 1872; report of a meeting of parties opposed the proposed colonial reforms; change of position by the Duke de la Torre, Admiral Topete, Mr. Sagasta, and others 835
- to Mr. Fish, December 17, 1872; transmits publication of a decree establishing municipal institutions in Porto Rico 839
- to Mr. Fish, December 22, 1872, (telegram;) colonial policy adopted by both houses of the Cortes; bill for immediate emancipation to be introduced 841
- to Mr. Fish, December 24, 1872, (telegram;) bill for immediate emancipation in Porto Rico presented 842
- to Mr. Fish, December 29, 1872, (telegram;) orders sent to Cuban authorities to hasten action in cases affecting American citizens; Mos-quera regards the joint commission as having exclusive jurisdiction 842
- to Mr. Fish, January 3, 1873, (telegram:) bases of pacification in Cuba; indication of acceptance suggested 842
- to Mr. Fish, January 3, 1873, (telegram;) royal order sent to Cuba to hasten action in cases of Mora and Mueses, and others 843
- to Mr. Fish, January 18, 1873, (telegram;) embargoed estates; authority given to Captain-General of Cuba and Admiral Polo to act in pending cases; surprise at delay in cases of Mora and others 844
- to Mr. Fish, January 18, 1873, (telegram;) orders given that no fines be imposed on captains or supercargoes in Cuba without the approval of the intendente 844
- to Mr. Fish, January 19, 1873; the new colonial policy; cabinet crisis; review and synopsis of the debates on the subject; form of bill for immediate emancipation in Porto Rico 845–886
- to Mr. Fish, January 27, 1873; fines in Cuba; respecting the objectionable clauses in the new customs regulations for Cuba; the action of the Spanish government not being satisfactory, further representations have been made 886
- to Mr. Fish, January 30, 1873, (telegram;) instructions asked in view of probable change of government 887
- to Mr. Fish, February 10, 1873, (telegram;) the king will abdicate; revolution inevitable 887
- to Mr. Fish, February 11, 1873, (telegram;) chamber of deputies declares itself in permanent session 887
- to Mr. Fish, February 11, 1873, (telegram;) union of the two houses under Rivero as president; resignation of ministers; abdication of King-unanimously accepted 888
- to Mr. Fish, February 11, 1873, (telegram;) republican form of government adopted 888
- to Mr. Fish, February 11, 1873, (telegram;) abdication of King read in Chamber of Deputies 888
- to Mr.Fish, February 11, 1873, (telegram;) officers of the executive of the new government 888
- to Mr. Fish, February 12, 1873, (telegram;) solicitude of the new republic for the support of the United States 889
- to Mr. Fish, February 12, 1873, (telegram;) the new government officially communicated to General Sickles 889
- to Mr. Fish, February 13, 1873, (telegram;) arrangements for formal presentation to the president of the republic 890
- to Mr. Fish, February 15, 1873, (telegram;) General Sickles officially received 890
- to Mr. Fish, February 16, 1873, (telegram;) respecting the satisfaction of President Figneras over the friendly assurances of the United States 891
- to Mr. Fish, February 18, 1873; review of the events preceding and attending the declaration of the republic; text of the King’s abdication.891–926
- to Mr. Fish, March 11, 1873; proceedings and ceremonies on his recognition in behalf of the United States of the Spanish Republic; the addresses on the occasion 926
- to Mr. Fish, March 14, 1873; correspondence on communicating the congratulations tendered by Congress to the people of Spain 930
- to Mr. Fish, March 27, 1873; transmits an official copy of the act for immediate emancipation in Porto Rico, passed 22d March, 1873; synopsis of the speech of Castelar 950
- to Mr. Fish, March 30, 1873; release of Augustin Santa Rosa; embargoed property; two propositions presented, with a restatement of former proceedings; emancipation of slaves, and fines on American vessels 959
- to Mr. Fish, March 30, 1873; appeal of the Spanish Executive to the nation; proceedings of the Carlists 962
- to Mr. Fish, April 5, 1873; respecting the liberation of slaves in Cuba not registered in the last census 964
- to Mr. Fish, May 10, 1873; presentation of the joint resolution of Congress on the establishment of the republic; also touching the Senate resolution in regard to the emancipation of slaves in Porto Rico 966
- to Mr. Fish, May 17, 1873; relation of events following the successful republican elections for the Cortes in May, 1873; conspiracy to oust the executive, and its suppression; narration of the difficulties and of the situation of parties 973
- to Mr. Fish, May 26, 1873; respecting the liberation of Kryké and Santa Rosa; embargoes to be disposed of by a general measure 987
- to Mr. Fish, June 1, 1873; fines on American vessels; correspondence with the representatives of Great Britain, Germany, and Sweden, touching joint action, and draft of a proposed note to the Spanish government on the subject 989–999
- to Mr. Fish, June 12, 1873; the royal order of May 28, 1825, conferring extraordinary powers on the Captain-General of Cuba, still in force; copy of the order; under its provisions he has absolute power over persons and property, and may suspend the execution of any command or instruction from the supreme government 999
- to Mr. Fish, June 12, 1873; decree abolishing the hereditary office of thegrand chancellor of the Indies 1001
- to Mr. Fish, July 5, 1873; petition of the Spanish Emancipation Society; views of the government on emancipation in Cuba 1003
- to Mr. Fish, July 11, 1873; proposed measure of the government for the restoration of certain embargoed estates; suggestions by General Sickles of the revocation of all embargoes on the property of citizens or subjects of foreign states; his correspondence thereon; information of the order to send O’Kelly to Madrid 1006
- to Mr. Fish, July 14, 1873; transmits copy of the decree raising all embargoes and directing immediate restoration 1008
- to Mr. Fish, July 24, 1873; the minister of finance announces in the Cortes that no reforms would be granted in Cuba until the insurgents laid down their arms 1010
- to Mr. Fish, July 27, 1873; seditious movement of General Contreras at Cartagena, and the measures taken by the government to suppress it; decree declaring the people on certain war-vessels pirates, and authorizing the capture of the vessels by any friendly powers; certain United States Naval officers advised of the decree; correspondence of General Contreras with Cirilo Molina, United States consul at Cartagena, and of the latter with General Sickles; seizure of the Vigilante, under the decree, by a Prussian war-vessel 1010
- to Mr. Fish, July 31, 1873; discussion of the colonial policy in the Cortes; the views of the ministry modified 1015
- to Mr. Fish, August 8, 1873; transmits a copy of the bill proposing the absolute separation of church and state 1023
- to Mr. Fish, August 8, 1873 the insurgent movement at Valencia; circular of Pedro Barrientes to the consular body; instructions of General Sickles to the United States consular representative at Valencia 1024
- to Mr. Fish, August 8, 1873; transmits a copy of the bill of rights granted to the inhabitants of Porto Rico; vote in the Cortes 1026
- to Mr. Fish, August 23, 1873; condition of the insurrection in Andalusia; report of Charles H. Eder, United States vice-consul at Seville 1029
- to Mr. Fish, August 27, 1873; transmits note of the minister of state respecting the imposition of fines on American vessels; the government not disposed to reform the existing legislation on the subject; suggestion of retaliatory action on the part of the United States 1033
- to Mr. Fish, August 28, 1873; report of Mr. Lluch, consular agent, of the bombardment of Almeria 1034
- to Mr. Fish, September 19, 1873; (telegram;) positive orders having been sent to the Captain-General to raise embargoes and return property of American citizens, he replies that all reclamations have been decided favorably to applicants, and no claims now pending; orders to suspend sale of property have been sent from Madrid 1036
- to Mr. Fish, October 17, 1873; transmits copy of his note to Mr. Carvajal respecting the imposition of fines on American vessels; similar representations also made by the ministers of Great Britain and Sweden 1036
- to Mr. Fish, October 23, 1873; same subject; transmits copies of the notes of the representatives of Great Britain and Sweden 1045
- SLAVE-TRADE. (See “BOKER,” “EGYPT,” “MALTA,” “VIDAL.”)
- SLAVERY IN CUBA AND PORTO RICO. (See “CASTELAR,” “FISH,” “SICKLES.”)
- STAEMPFLI, MR.:
- STATE, SECRETARY OF. (See FISH.)
- STENERSEN, O.:
- his note respecting joint action on fines on vessels in Cuba 949
- STRUVE, MR.:
- his memorandum for General Kaufmann on the Central Asian question 777
- SOLER Y PLA, SANTIAGO:
- to General Sickles; impossibility of reforming the customs regulations in Cuba 1033
- SPAIN. (See “CASTELAR,” “FISH,” “MARTOS,” “SICKLES:”)
- Address of the Spanish executive to the nation 984
- SWEDEN AND NORWAY. (See “ANDREWS,” “LINDSTRAND,” “STENERSEN.”)
- SWITZERLAND. (See “FISH,” “RUBLEE,” “UPTON,” “STAEMPFLI.”)
T.
- TENTERDEN, LORD:
- THOMAS, FRANCIS:
- to Mr. Fish, September 26, 1872; condition of affairs in Peru 744
- to Mr. Fish, October 21, 1872; same subject 745
- to Mr. Fish, October 21, 1872; copy of President Pardo’s inaugural message 746
- to Mr. Fish, November 21, 1872; importance of South American States, and of easy communication with the United States 754
- to Mr. Fish, December 13, 1872; extra session of Peruvian Congress; address of President Pardo 755
- to Mr. Fish, December 27, 1872; affairs in Peru; attempt to assassinate President Pardo and overthrow the government 758
- to Mr. Fish, February 27, 1873. Copy of conference of Peruvian minister of foreign affairs with embassador from Colombia, respecting inter-oceanic canal. The United States as a party accidentally omitted 760
- to Mr. Fish, April 4, 1873; statement showing the number of Chinese imported into Peru between March 1, 1872, and April 1, 1873 761
- to Mr. Fish, April 29, 1873; speech of President Pardo at the close of the extra session of Peruvian Congress 762
- THORNTON, SIR EDWARD:
- memorandum respecting joint action as to fines on vessels in Cuba 949
- TORBERT, A. T. A., CONSUL-GENERAL, HAVANA:
- TREASURY, SECRETARY OF. (See “RICHARDSON.”)
- TRIPOLI. (See “VIDAL.”)
- TUNIS. (See “HEAP.”)
- TURKEY. (See “BEARDSLEY,” “BOKER,” “EGYPT,” “HEAP,” “VIDAL.”)
U.
- ULTRAMONTISM IN SWITZERLAND. (See “RUBLEE.”)
- UPTON, CHARLES H.,
CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES:
- to Mr. Fish, April 28, 1873; presentation of the testimonial to Mr. Staempfli 1087
V.
- VALENCIA, INSURRECTION AT. (See “LOEWENSTEIN,” “SICKLES.”)
- VENEZUELA. (See “PILE.”)
- VIDAL, M.:
- to Mr. Hunter, April 10, 1871; arrival of the U. S. S. Guerriere, and reception of her officers, and promised restitution of the anchor of the frigate Philadelphia 1138
- to Mr. Hunter, May 26, 1871; reception of the officers of the Guerriere; correspondence respecting the delivery of the anchor of the Philadelphia; official attentions necessary to the consular body on tha arrival of a war-vessel 1138
- to Mr. Hunter, December 28, 1872; slave-trade between Tripoli and Constantinople 1141
- to Mr. Hunter, January 6, 1873; same subject 1144
- to Mr. Hunter, February 14, 1873; substantial failure of the efforts of the New York Bible Society in Bulgaria 1145
- to Mr. Hunter, February 19, 1873; historical statement respecting Tripoli and her rulers; and also respecting the consular service 1148–1157
- to Mr. Hunter, February 25, 1873; review of the treaties with Tripoli, and the relations with the Porte 1157–1166
- to Mr. Hunter, May 27, 1873; speech of Lord Clarence Paget at the inauguration of the Clarence hydraulic dock at Malta; importance of a naval station in Cyrenaica 1167
- VIRGINIUS, THE STEAMER. (See “PILE.”)
W.
- WAR, SECRETARY OF. (See “BELKNAP.”)
- WASHBURNE, ELIHU B.:
- to Mr. Fish, October 20, 1873, in reply to certain questions touching the number of American citizens born and residing in France 1231
- WAYDELL & CO., AND OTHERS:
- WESTENBERG, MR.:
- to Mr. Fish, January 29, 1873; respecting the exemption of Dutch steamers from tonnage-dues 714
- to Mr. Fish, March 8, 1873; same subject 716
- to Mr. Fish, March 17, 1873; same subject 718
- to Mr. Fish, April 10, 1873; report of conference between Dutch minister of foreign affairs and Japanese embassadors 727
- to Mr. Fish, May 31, 1873; the Atcheenese war; manifesto of the Dutch commissioner 730
- WILLIAMS, GEORGE H., ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
- to the President, in answer to certain questions touching expatriation, change of allegiance, and naturalization 1216
Z.