List of Papers, with Their Subjects.
argentine republic.
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| 1 | Mr. Thomas O. Osborn to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 390). | 1883. Oct. 24 | Political: Argentine Congress closed its session on 22d instant; few bills passed; the bill to borrow $80,000,000, to call in the 6 per cent, and issue 5 per cent, bonds defeated; great excitement over the bill to prevent teaching of religions dogmas in public schools. Defeated in the Senate by one vote. Separation of church and state probable in near future. | 1 |
| 2 | Same to same (No. 417) | 1884. May 6 | Political: Opening of Congress and reading of the I President’s message; Argentine Republic at peace with all nations; increased immigration; great progress has been made in railroad and telegraph construction; revenues of the nation are in good condition, and there is a surplus over expenditures; increase of foreign commerce. | 2 |
| 3 | Same to same (No. 419) | June 16 | Church and state: Dismissal by the Government of the Catholic bishop of Cordova for issuing a pastoral letter prohibiting parents from sending their children to schools where Protestant teachers are employed; the bishop refuses to accept I his dismissal, asserting that his first duty is to obey instructions from Rome rather than the laws or orders of the national Government; the separation of church and state will probably be the final result. | 3 |
| 4 | Same to same (No. 422) | June 26 | Church and state: The bill presented by the Liberal party abolishing sectarian test and teaching in the schools of the national capital has passed the Chamber of Deputies. As it takes a two-thirds vote of one chamber to defeat a bill passed in the other, and as this cannot be obtained in the Senate, the bill will become a law. | 4 |
| 5 | Same to same (No. 437) | Oct. 11 | Church and state: Discussion in the Chamber of Deputies on the proposition to suppress seminaries for the education of priests which the Government has heretofore supported; great excitement and bitter feeling in consequence; probable success of the anti-clericals and consequent separation of church and state. | 4 |
| 6 | Same to same (No. 438) | Oct. 16 | Church and state: Dr. Maltera, the Catholic apostolic delegate, given his passports and ordered to leave the Argentine Republic in twenty-four hours for interfering with the laws and authorities of the country; Dr. Maltera had anathematized the normal school at Cordova because Protestants had been employed I by the Government to teach the sciences; she promised to remove the anathema providing the directress, an American and Protestant, obtained certain promises from the minister of worship; she was sharply reprimanded for writing to the Government to that effect; Dr. Maltera is charged with fomenting agitation in the country. | 5 |
austria-hungary.
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| 7 | Mr. Taft to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 124). | 1884. Mar. 17 | Military service demanded from the sons of Anton Wurglitz by the Government of Hungary: Anton Wurglitz, a native of Hungary, emigrated to the United States (where his three sons were born) in 1851, and became a naturalized American citizen; he returned to Hungary in 1867, purchased land, and has since remained, having been elected the chief magistrate of his town in 1879; he makes claim of American citizenship to shield his sons from the necessity of performing military service; as he Las shown no disposition to retain to the United States, Mr. Taft holds that he has no just claim to protection as an American citizen, but must be held to have renounced his citizenship. | 6 |
| 8 | Same to same (No. 140) | May 13 | Impressment into the Austrian military service of Vitus Taxacher: Taxacher was examined for military service when nineteen years of age, but being then found not competent he was ordered to present himself in a year’s time; during that year he emigrated to the United States and became an American citizen; on his return to Austria on a visit he was enrolled in the army; on Mr. Taft’s presentation of the case Taxacher was discharged; incloses correspondence with foreign office. | 9 |
| 9 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Francis (No. 2). | Aug. 7 | Mormon proselytizing in Austria-Hungary: It is reported in a New York newspaper that Austria has adopted measures to prevent this, and has ordered the Vienna police to arrest all Mormon missionaries engaged in obtaining emigrants for Utah. Any steps taken by the Austrian authorities to repress such unlawful enterprises by Mormon agents who are operating beyond the reach of American laws should be promptly recognized as in the interest of good feeling and morality. Mr. Francis is instructed to investigate the facts, and if found as stated, to convey the thanks of the United States to Austria. | 10 |
| 10 | Mr. Taft to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 155). | Aug. 12 | Mormon proselytizing in Austria: Orders have been given by Austrian Government, to prevent Mormon agents from the United States from making converts; Mr. Taft has expressed the appreciation of the United States at this action. | 11 |
| 11 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Frelingsen (No. 8). | Sept. 24 | Mormon proselytizing in Austria: Measures taken by Austria to prevent proselytizing to recruit the Mormon community in Utah; inclosing note from minister for foreign affairs, stating the arrest of a Mormon missionary at Prague, and his reply thanking the Austrian Government for its action [See Document No. 9.] | 11 |
| 12 | Same to same (No. 24) | Nov. 5 | Public debt statement of Austria: Detailed and comparative statement of. | 13 |
| 13 | Same to same (No. 27) | Nov. 13 | Budget of Austria-Hungary: Including estimates of expenditures for 1885, common to both parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. There is also a separate budget for Austria and one for Hungary. | 15 |
correspondence with the legation of austria-hungary at washington.
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| 14 | Baron Schaeffer to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Aug. 23 | Complaint of Austro-Hungarian consul at Pittsburgh that he was ordered under a local regulation to take down his flag which he had displayed in honor of the Emperor’s birthday; Baron Schaeffer requests that the chief of police be reprimanded and the local authorities be instructed as to the treaty rights of consuls. | 18 |
| 15 | Mr. Davis to Baron Schaeffer. | Aug. 23 | Complaint of Austro-Hungarian consul at Pittsburgh that he was ordered by the chief of police to take down his flag: An immediate investigation will be made; no doubt a satisfactory conclusion will be reached. | 19 |
| 16 | Same to same | Sept. 12 | Complaint of the Austro-Hungarian consul at Pittsburgh that he was ordered by the chief of police to take down his flag: The order was issued under a misunderstanding; no insult was intended; the authorities have been informed fully of consular rights under the treaties, which will doubtless be respected in future; encloses letter from governor of Pennsylvania, with a letter from the mayor of Pittsburgh explaining the occurrence. | 19 |
belgium.
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| 17 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 196). | 1884. Mar. 31 | Trichinæ: Injustice of the exclusion of American pork on account of; incloses an extract from Independence-Beige newspaper, stating that German pork is much more liable to trichinae than American, and announcing the discovery by Professor Bollinger, of Munich, of a new parasite, dangerous to animals and human beings, in German pork. | 21 |
| 18 | Same to same (No. 202) | May 3 | Marriage of Americans in the American legation at Brussels: Mr. Orville Heed, who desires to be married in the legation, has been told that the marriage should be performed in accordance with the Belgian law and section 4082 of the Revised Statutes; incloses his correspondence with Mr. Reed. | 22 |
| 19 | Same to same (No. 224) | June 25 | Grain imported into Belgium: It is proposed by the clerical party, many of whom are land-owners, to impose a tax, as the competition of American and other foreign grain has caused great depression among the agricultural classes; the manufacturing centers will oppose the tax; statistics of the Belgian grain trade given. | 24 |
brazil.
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| 20 | Mr. Trail to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 110). | 1884. May 21 | Slavery in Brazil: The immense slave traffic previously carried on; rise of abolition societies; passage of the law of September 28, 1871, declaring children of slave mothers born after that date to be free; the law has been evaded; a fund from various sources purchases the freedom of a number of slaves yearly; all the slaves in the province of Ceará have been made free; one-sixth of the population of Brazil are now slaves; necessity of legislation to finish the work of manumission. | 27 |
| 20 | Same to same (No. 116) | June 27 | Monastic realty: Enforcement of the law of June 28, 1870, ordering the conversion of monastic property into national stock, the interest on the investment to be paid during the lifetime of the members; thirty years ago a law was passed prohibiting the creation of new monastic orders, or the increase of those then existing; the orders having schools or hospitals are undisturbed; the law is finally being carried out against the protest of the Pone. | 31 |
| 22 | Same to same (No. 130) | Sept. 16 | Immigration to Brazil: Great efforts made by the Government to secure emigrants for agricultural laborers to take the place of the slaves; thus far the efforts have had small results; sparseness of the population of Brazil; there is little inducement for emigrants to settle; many find the contracts reduce them to a servile condition, and run away. | 32 |
central america.
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| 23 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 188). | 1884. Jan. 3 | New constitution of Salvador: This is the third that has been promulgated in twenty years; it states that Salvador is ready to join a Central American federation whenever circumstances permit, and guarantees religious equality; it provides for the immediate re-election of the President, which was not permitted in the previous constitution; this is to permit the constitutional re-election of President Zaldivar—the latter being the reason for the formation of the new constitution. | 34 |
| 24 | Same to same (No. 189) | Jan. 3 | New constitution of Salvador: Certain articles are objectionable as being in contravention of international law; it is laid down that foreigners shall hot have recourse to diplomatic action, except in cases of denial of justice; it is also held that persons born in the territory of the Republic are Salvadorians, and that a Salvadorian woman by marriage with a foreigner does not lose her Salvadorian citizenship; a similar provision in the Guatemalan constitution was protested against by United States Minister Logan; Mr. Hall has protested under the same instructions; Mr. Logan’s note to Guatemalan minister for foreign affairs and Mr. Hall’s note of protest are inclosed. | 35 |
| 25 | Same to same (No. 195) | Jan. 21 | New constitution of Salvador: Protest of Mr. Hall against its objectionable provisions; incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs, stating in reply to his protest that Salvador, while dissenting from Mr. Hall’s position, will continue to accept diplomatic intervention of foreign representatives in conformity with treaties in force and the general provisions of international law. | 37 |
| 26 | Same to same (No. 241) | July 25 | Abrogation by the Costa Rican Congress of the decree making Limon a free port for ten years, ten months alter its promulgation: Hardship and probable loss to American merchants by the immediate execution of the decree; Mr. Hall has reserved all rights of American citizens for losses growing out of the execution of the decree without due notice; the decree making Limon a free port, the repeal, letter from consul at San Jose, letter from an American merchant, and Mr. Hall’s note of protest to Costa Rican minister for foreign affairs, are inclosed. | 38 |
| 27 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Hall (No. 170). | Aug. 20 | Abrogation by the Costa Rican Congress of the decree making Limon a free port of entry for ten years: Mr. Hall’s protest against the promulgation of the repeal without previous notice is approved; should Costa Rica deny responsibility for losses sustained by American citizens, Mr. Hall will transmit all claims for losses from transactions anterior to notice of the repeal and urge upon Costa Rica the right of the United States to be fully indemnified for losses by reason of the want of reasonable notice of the repeal. | 41 |
| Mr. Whitehouse to Mr. Davis (No. 2). | Sept. 13 | Abrogation, without previous notice, by the Costa Rican Congress of the decree making Limon a free port for ten years: The minister for foreign affairs, in replying to Mr. Hall’s protest, claims that Costa Rica has the right to abrogate the decree at any time; a decree has, however, been issued by which “principal articles” can be imported free of duty for use in the district of Limon. | 42 | |
| 29 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 263). | Oct. 1 | Abrogation without previous notice by the Costa Rican Congress of the decree making Limon a free port for ten years: The goods of an American citizen held at Limon for duties have been discharged on the protest of the consul; the minister for foreign affairs of Costa Rica replies to Mr. Hall’s protest that Costa Rica has a right to revoke the decree at any time; Mr. Hall replies that claims for damages will be brought for losses arising from failure of due notice of the repeal; correspondence inclosed. | 43 |
| 30 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hall (No. 184). | Oct. 13 | Abrogation without previous notice by the Costa Rican Congress of the decree making Limon a free port for ten years: Mr. Hall is instructed to report upon the situation and to inform the Department of the modification of the repeal, so far as the free importation of “principal articles” is concerned, that the necessary steps may be taken to protect American interests. | 45 |
| 31 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Hunter (No. 287). | Nov. 25 | Abrogation without previous notice by the Costa Rican Congress of the decree making Limon a free port for’ ten years: As no complaints for losses have reached the legation, there appears no need for further correspondence with Costa Rica. The Government has permitted the free importation of all goods ordered under the guarantees of the former law. The law allowing the free importation of certain articles for use in Limon has not yet gone into effect. | 45 |
china.
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| 32 | Mr. Young to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 277). | 1883. Nov. 8 | Mob at Canton caused by the murder of a Chinaman by a Portuguese and an Englishman: Destruction of a portion of the European reservation; incloses letter from consul at Canton, giving an account of the riot, and the note of the consul to the Viceroy asking military protection against the rioters. | 46 |
| 33 | Same to same (No. 297) | Nov. 30 | Petroleum trade between the United States and China: It is increasing rapidly; no desire is evinced on the part of the Government to hamper the trade except at Canton and Shanghai, where an additional tax to that allowed by the treaty is exacted; Mr. Young represents to the foreign office that this tax is in violation of the treaty and an injury to the poor in China; he requests refund of the extra tax; Mr. Young’s note to Prince Kuna is inclosed. | 48 |
| 34 | Same to same (No. 319) | 1884. Jan. 6 | Claims of foreigners growing out of the riot at Canton: Details the negotiation with the yamên for the appointment of a commission to arbitrate on the amounts to be allowed on the claims; the negotiation fails because of the I insistence of the Chinese Government that an examination into the circumstances of the riot should first be made; this the foreign legations refuse; the losses of foreigners will now be settled by representation of their respective Governments. | 52 |
| 35 | Same to same (No. 326) | Jan. 21 | Outbreak against foreigners at Canton fomented by the publication of a proclamation by Imperial Commissioner Pang directing foreigners to leave the city because of the war between France and China: Chinese mobs attack the Christian chapels, and great excitement prevails; Consul Seymour causes the viceroy to issue proclamations enjoining quiet, and order is restored. Mr. Young complains to the yam en against the publication of Commissioner Pane’s proclamation. | 58 |
| 36 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Young (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Obstruction of the port of Canton by the Chinese to prevent possibility of attack by the French: United States minister to Great Britain has had an interview with Lord Granville; the former has been instructed that treaty ports cannot rightfully be closed by either France or China, except by latter for defense; should France agree absolutely not to attack treaty ports, Mr. Young will protest against their obstruction, but not in case of necessary defense. | 64 |
| 37 | Mr. Young to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 338). | Jan. 29 | Famines in the north of China caused by floods: I Mr. Young incloses memorials addressed to the throne proposing to relieve the distress by selling grain to the poor at reduced rates. | 64 |
| 38 | Same to same (No. 350) | Feb. 11 | Obstruction of the port of Canton by the Chinese to prevent possibility of attack by the French: Protest of the representatives of the United States, Great Britain, and Germany, that by treaty commerce with the ports cannot be obstructed by China, and especially so as war had not been declared; Mr. Young incloses memoranda of the interviews with the yamên of himself, Sir Harry Parkes, and Count Tattenbach; it is finally declared that sufficient space will be left open for vessels to enter the port. | 66 |
| 39 | Same to same (No. 387) | Mar. 21 | Settlement by the authorities at Canton of losses caused by the sacking of missionary chapels by Chinese mobs: Mr. Young regrets that the payment of money indemnity is not supplimented by the punishment of the rioters and the issue of proclamations forbidding such demonstrations; correspondence with Consul Seymour at Canton, whose action brought about the settlement, is inclosed. | 79 |
| 40 | Same to same (No. 398) | Mar. 28 | Petroleum trade between the United States and China: Mr. Young summarizes the reports received from consuls at the treaty ports; the trade is increasing slowly, with no obstructions by the authorities, except at Foochow, where proclamations forbidding its use have been issued, owing to a conflagration caused by careless handling of the oil, and at Canton, by the imposition of heavy local taxes; suggestions for extending the trade; Mr. Young has again asked attention by the Chinese Government to his protest against the imposition of the additional duties at Canton. | 84 |
| 41 | Same to same (No. 407) | Mar. 31 | Condition of public feeling in China towards foreigners; the consuls report the condition favorable, except at Shanghai, where a restless feeling prevails owing to the nearness to the French operations in Annam; it is not thought that the situation warrants alarm or the advice that Americans should leave the interior for the sea-ports, where they could be protected by war vessels. | 88 |
| 42 | Same to same (No. 413) | Apr. 1 | Settlement by Secretary of Legation Holcombe with the Chinese governor of a difficulty growing out of the purchase of land by American missionaries at Chinanfoo; Mr. Holcombe details his negotiations with the governor, and describes his journey to Chinanfoo, and the extraordinary courtesies paid him by the Chinese officials. | 91 |
| 43 | Same to same (No. 427) | Apr. 16 | Condition of affairs in Southern China: Mr. Young incloses a dispatch from Consul Seymour at Canton, describing the apathetic feeling in regard French operations in Tonquin, and the progress of a Chinese rebellion in the province of Kwang-tung. | 94 |
| 44 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Young (No. 267). | Apr. 18 | Obstruction of the port of Canton by the Chinese to prevent the possibility of attack by the French; the gravity of the question has in great measure been removed by the assurance that a channel of 150 feet will be left open; even under this favorable modification the obstruction of the channel can only be tolerated as a temporary measure, to be removed as soon as the special occasion shall have passed; it cannot be admitted as a precedent. | 96 |
| 45 | Mr. Young to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 462). | June 18 | Transit passes issued for the passage of foreign goods inland: Consul at Hankow states that the passes are not respected, and that goods are taxed unlawfully; it is admitted that the goods are often the property of Chinese merchants; Mr. Young thinks that the issuing of passes for other than American goods is a fraud on the Chinese treasury, and should not be permitted. | 96 |
| 46 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Young (No. 316). | Aug. 6 | Immigration of Chinese to the United States: At the request of the Chinese legation, twenty-four Chinese merchants have been allowed to land at San Francisco unprovided with certificates, the law making this requirement having passed after their departure from China. | 99 |
| 47 | Same to same (No. 320) | Aug. 8 | Transit passes issued for the passage of foreign goods inland: American merchants using such passes for their own goods should be protected from losses arising from violation of treaty by Chinese authorities; American citizens should not be allowed to sell their names for purposes of fraud to native traders, and transit passes so issued are not entitled to protection by our consuls. | 100 |
| 48 | Mr. Young to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 494). | Aug. 8 | France and China: Fourier convention to arrange basis for a definite treaty; translation of French and Chinese text given, and the variations of expression and intent of the writers pointed out. | 101 |
| 49 | Same to same (No. 495) | Aug. 12 | Claim of Russell & Co. vs. China, for wharf destroyed during riots at Canton, has been paid; this is the only one of the various claims thus far paid. | 103 |
| 50 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Young (No. 322). | Aug. 14 | Chinese laborers bound for British Columbia and refused permission to land temporarily at San Francisco: Chinese Minister complains of this action; Treasury Department has been asked to formulate the necessary certificate to allow privileged classes to come to United States, after learning from Attorney-General the rights of laborers in transit. | 103 |
| 51 | Mr. Young to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 511). | Sept. 16 | Neutrality to be observed by Americans in case of war between France and China: As neither China nor France have yet declared war no action will be taken looking towards the acceptance of neutral obligations by Americans in China; cites various instances where the question has arisen; no consensus of opinion among the diplomatic corps. | 103 |
correspondence with the legation of china at washington.
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| 52 | Mr. Cheng Tsau Ju, to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Feb. 16 | Emigration of Chinese to United States: China has temporarily suspended the issue of certificates to those entitled under the treaty to come to United States, in order to adopt more satisfactory measures; the number of Chinese coming to United States is greatly diminishing. | 105 |
| 53 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Feb. 21 | Emigration of Chinese to United States: United States appreciate the action of China in temporarily suspending the issue of certificates to Chinese entitled to come to United States until more perfect measures to carry out the treaty of November 17, 1880 are adopted. | 105 |
| 54 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Mar. 7 | Emigration of Chinese of exempted classes to United States. Complains that the collector of customs at San Francisco has stated his intention to issue certificates to Chinese merchants on their departure from United States, to be used as evidence of identity on their return; these certificates were formerly issued by the Chinese consul; desires that the latter custom be continued. | 106 |
| 55 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju. | Mar. 11 | Emigration of Chinese to the United States: The Treasury Department has been asked for a decision in regard to the certificates which the collector at San Francisco proposes to issue to departing Chinese merchants who intend to return to the United States. | 108 |
| 56 | Same to same | Mar. 19 | Emigration of Chinese to the United States: The collector of customs at San Francisco has been directed by the Secretary of the Treasury to accept, as prima facie evidence of the holder’s right to return to the United States, the certificates issued by the Chinese consul at San Francisco to departing Chinese merchants. | 108 |
| 57 | Mr. Cheng Tsao Ju to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | July 12 | Emigration of Chinese: Complains that the collector at San Francisco has refused to allow Chinese bound for British Columbia to land while awaiting a steamer to take them to their destination, points out the hardship of this action, and requests that such Chinese be allowed to land on transit certificates issued by the Chinese consul. | 109 |
| 58 | Mr. Tsai Kwok Ching to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | July 31 | Emigration of Chinese to United States: Complains that twenty-four Chinese merchants, provided with certificates issued by the Chinese consul, are not allowed to land by the collector of customs; as these certificates have been already declared sufficient by the Secretary of the Treasury, he requests that the merchants be allowed to land. | 112 |
| 59 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Tsai Kwok Ching. | July 31 | Emigration of Chinese to United States: Refusal of collector at San Francisco to allow twenty-four Chinese merchants, bearing consular certificates, to land; the Secretary of the Treasury has been requested to telegraph orders to permit their landing, as desired by the legation. | 112 |
| 60 | Same to same | Aug. 2 | Chinese emigration to United States: Secretary of the Treasury has telegraphed orders to the collector at San Francisco to allow the twenty-four Chinese merchants, who had been prevented from entering the country on ground of non-compliance with regulations, to land, without exacting evidence required by act of July 5, 1884. | 113 |
| 61 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Tsai Kwok Ching. | Aug. 14 | Chinese laborers in transit: Refusal of collector at San Francisco to allow Chinese laborers bound for British Columbia to land while awaiting a vessel to take them to their destination, on the ground that they are not in transit through the United States; the case will be referred to the Attorney-General for decision. | 113 |
| 62 | Mr. Tsai Kwok Ching to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Oct. 4 | Chinese emigration to United States: Complains that a number of Chinese merchants who have done business for many years in the United States, and are now returning with their families are forbidden to land at San Francisco, on the ground that the Chinese consular certificates, which they carry, do not comply with the amended restriction act of July 5. 1884. | 114 |
| 63 | Same to same | Oct. 8 | Chinese emigration to United States: Certificates to enable Chinese merchants and others of the exempted classes to return to the United States from China or other foreign country; the collector at San Francisco refuses to receive as valid, certificates issued by Chinese consular officers, but demands a certificate issued in China; states that Chinese merchants in United States have large interests in adjacent countries which demand their presence outside the United States; asks if a certificate issued by a Chinese consul will not be in compliance with the amended restrictive emigration act. | 115 |
| 64 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Tsai Kwok Ching. | Oct. 17 | Emigration of Chinese to United States: Refusal of collector to allow Chinese merchants to land on the ground that their certificates, being issued under the act of 1882, do not conform to those required by the supplementary act of July 5, 1884; as the judges of the United States circuit court at San Francisco, have disagreed as to whether any evidence other than that prescribed by the act of July, 1884, can be accepted, the disagreement will have to be decided by the Supreme Court; a speedy decision will be asked. | 116 |
| 65 | Same to same | Oct 22 | Chinese emigration to United States: Certificates to enable Chinese of exempted classes to land in United States; the habeas corpus case of Chew Heong—a test case to decide what form of certificate is necessary under laws of 1882 and 1884—is soon to be tried by Supreme Court; action will be based upon the decision. | 117 |
| 66 | Same to same | Dec. 18 | Chinese emigration to United States: A certificate issued by a Chinese consular officer to a Chinese merchant, either departing from the United States or from a foreign port for the United States, will be deemed valid evidence of identity; Chinese laborers will be allowed to cross the United States in transit, and laborers touching a United States port while in transit to foreign countries will also be permitted to land; incloses Treasury circular prescribing regulations for the admission of exempted classes. | 118 |
colombia.
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| 67 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 125.) | 1883. Nov. 30 | Panama Canal: It was first decided to cut the canal without locks or hindrances of any kind; this has now been found impossible, owing to the difference of tides on the Atlantic and Pacific; gives a newspaper summary of the chief engineer’s report advocating locks and and parallel sluices; this will greatly enhance the cost of the canal. | 119 |
| 68 | Same to same (No. 127) | Dec. 8 | Loan of $500,000 for two years to Colombia by Panama Canal Company at 6 per cent, interest, and without security; this is exclusive of the $50,000 a year paid by the company for police force along line of the canal; one of the bills drawn has been protested by the company, but will probably be paid. | 121 |
| 69 | Same to same (No. 142) | 1884. Mar. 1 | Controversy between the Colombian Government and the Panama Canal Company, growing out of the purchase by the company of the controlling interest in the Panama Railway Company, and also touching the payment for a military guard along the line of the canal: The canal company has refused to consider the Colombian demand’s for idemnity, and negotiations with the company relative to the reclamations have been broken off until Congress shall take action upon them. | 121 |
| 70 | Same to same (No. 156) | May 12 | Concessions of territory to the Panama Canal Company by Colombia; 500,000 hectares, besides the grant of land along the line of the canal have been conceded: it is understood that certain tracts of land, including the Island of Coiba, in the bay of Panama, and a large tract in the Chirique district, will be selected and colonized with Frenchmen under the auspices of the French Government. | 124 |
corea.
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| 71 | Mr. Foote to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 33). | 1883. Oct. 22 | Presentation of Mrs. Foote to the King and Queen of Corea and to the heir apparent: The court ladies and the minister of foreign affairs were the only persons present besides the interpreter; this is the first event of the kind in the history of Corea. | 124 |
| 72 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Foote (No. 31). | Nov. 12 | Embassy from Corea to United States: Min Yong Ik and two of his suite have been offered and have accepted passage to Corea in the United States steamer Trenton. | 125 |
| 73 | Mr. Foote to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 46). | Dec. 17 | Embassy from Corea to United States: Rumors of their cordial welcome have already reached Corea; beneficent effect predicted in the adoption of Western ideas of civilization, and consequent increase of commercial relations. | 125 |
| 74 | Same to same (No. 70) | 1884. April 29 | Commercial prospects in Corea: Only copper cash is used for money, and trade must be done by barter; exclusive of Chinese and Japanese commercial houses, only one American and one British agency have been established; pioneer work in educating the people to the use of foreign wares will entail loss, but the demand will increase with the export of Corean commodities. | 126 |
| 75 | Same to same (No. 83) | June 17 | Corean Embassy to United States: Arrival of Min Yong Ik on the United States steamer Trenton on the 31st ultimo; the envoy has expressed his gratitude to Mr. Foote for the kindness shown him in the United States; Min Yong Ik and Mr. Hong will become the leaders of the progressive party. | 126 |
| 76 | Same to same (No. 85) | June 19 | Courtesies shown to the officers of the United States steamer Trenton (in which the Corean embassy returned to Corea): they are made the guests of the Government, a house being provided for their accommodation; they have been presented at court, and marked attentions have been shown to them. | 127 |
| 77 | Same to same (No. 103) | Sept 1 | Religious toleration in Corea: Mr. Foote has endeavored to bring forward the principle by receiving missionaries of different denominations and expressing his views to the King; the proposed establishment of a mission school and hospital at Seoul will have the tacit encouragement of the King. | 127 |
france.
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| 78 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 464) | 1883. Dec. 26 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation of, into France; the decree canceling the prohibition is suspended, owing to a resolution introduced by Paul Bert in the Chamber of Deputies, but opposed by minister of commerce; the question is one of protection, and not affected by the alleged fear of trichinae in American pork; until parliamentary action is taken American pork will be admitted at Havre, Bordeaux, and Nantes, after examination under the control and expense of the chambers of commerce at those places; this will probably not be agreeable to the protectionists; a French newspaper article fears reprisals. | 128 |
| 79 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (telegram) | Dec. 27 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation of, into France; many complaints of injury to large commercial interests of United States, owing to the vacillating action of the French authorities, have been received; Mr. Morton directed to continue his efforts to secure a permanent repeal. | 130 |
| 80 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (telegram) | Dec. 28 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; prohibition again in force until Chambers of Deputies passes a bill regulating inspection; pork admitted meantime at Havre, Bordeaux, and Nantes, subject to inspection under direction of local chambers of commerce. | 130 |
| 81 | Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 28 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; withdrawal of decree of November 27 limits time for admission of American pork to January 20 to ports of Havre, Bordeaux, and Marseilles, instead of Nantes. | 130 |
| 82 | Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 29 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; statement in Chamber of Deputies that Dr. Dettmar, who investigated trichinosis question, by order of United States, advised that all hogs in districts where trichinae had made its appearance should be destroyed; full information important. | 131 |
| 83 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (telegram). | Dec. 29 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; in report on swine plague (not trichinae) in 1878–’79, Dr. Dettmar stated incorrectly that the disease was very prevalent, and that diseased animals were sent to market; Mr. Carter, an expert of the Agricultural Department, now investigating trichinosis, reports there is little disease of any kind; Swine Breeders’ Association state no disease has occurred in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio. | 131 |
| 84 | Same to same (telegram) | 1884. Jan. 2 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; Mr. Morton is instructed to represent to France that decree of 29th ultimo only allows three weeks for importation of pork, which will not allow of bona fide shipments made before 29th December to reach ports of entry; instructed to ask extension of time to February 1, and entry in case of sailing vessels when showing legitimate shipments before December 29. | 131 |
| 85 | Same to same (No. 413). | Jan. 2 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; incloses telegrams received at the Department urging active efforts by the minister to cause repeal of the prohibition. | 132 |
| 86 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 466). | Jan. 3 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; suspension of the decree rescinding the prohibition; Mr. Morton incloses the decree again prohibiting the importation and the report of minister of commerce; the prejudice against American pork is aggravated by the publications in American newspapers, which are used by French protectionists; Mr. Morton is correcting this by disseminating correct information; Minister for Foreign Affairs desires to rescind the prohibition, but has been overruled by the Chambers. | 132 |
| 87 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (No. 436). | Jan. 21 | Citizenship status of Alfred P. Jacob: As his father became naturalized during his minority, he is an American citizen, and his passport as such should have been respected; as Jacob served his term in the French army without protesting, he is not entitled to indemnity, but France should now recognize his American citizenship and strike his name from the roll. | 135 |
| 88 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 483). | Jan. 22 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; details a conference with minister for foreign affairs, in which the latter states that the Government intends to introduce a bill revoking the restrictive decree, and adopting a system of inspection in its place; Mr. Morton assures Mr. Ferry that the retaliatory measures proposed in Congress are not inspired by the Executive; this, Mr. Ferry declares, will facilitate a settlement; Mr. Ferry suggests an inspection of salted meats in United States prior to exportation. | 136 |
| 89 | Same to same (No. 486) | Jan. 23 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; time allowed for the admission of American pork into France has been extended to February 1, at Mr. Morton’s request. | 137 |
| 90 | Same to same | Jan. 31 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; conference with Mr. Paul Bert reported; Mr. Bert is friendly to American commercial interests, but looks at question from a scientific standpoint, and believes in the existence of trichinas in American and German pork, but not in French pork; inspection necessray to guard against the introduction of trichinosis as an epidemic; inspection in France not possible, but Mr. Bert believes that an American inspection by Government (not State) officials would solve the difficulty. | 138 |
| 91 | Same to same (No. 494) | Feb. 5 | Citizenship status of Alfred P. Jacob, a naturalized American citizen: He was drafted into the French army and served his term, being considered a Frenchman because he was born before his father’s naturalization; when Jacob was first drafted he was advised to protest and submit proofs of his American citizenship to a French court, which is the regular course; this here fused, preferring to have his case presented diplomatically; from this nothing came; enclosed note from “minister foreign affairs stating that a court of justice must decide the question of his citizenship; refers to department’s 436. | 139 |
| 92 | Same to same (No. 495) | Feb. 6 | Cable Company (Commercial): Permission for the company to land its cable in France has been asked granted. | 141 |
| 93 | Same to same (No. 500) | Feb. 8 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; French Academy of Medicine, with one dissenting vote, has declared that the decree prohibiting the introduction of American salted meats can be withdrawn without injury to public health; Mr. Ferry makes inquiry as to steps taken in United States to provide for a Government inspection; replies of Academy of Medicine to the queries propounded by the Government inclosed. | 141 |
| 94 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (No. 450). | Feb. 12 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France; gratification at the information that the French Government is endeavoring to secure legislation allowing the importation; incloses Ex. Doc. No. 70, House of Representatives, Forty-eighth Congress, first session, giving views of the Executive on the prohibition, which were misrepresented in the telegram to the London Times. | 142 |
| 95 | Mr. Brulatour to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 510). | Mar. 6 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation into France: incloses draft of a bill introduced into the Chamber of Deputies providing for the inspection of salted meats at certain ports where the meats may be introduced, the expense of the inspection to be defrayed by the importers. | 143 |
| 96 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (No. 474). | Mar. 18 | Citizenship status of Alfred P. Jacob: His case is a peculiar one; by United States law he is an American citizen; by French law he is a recognized French citizen through service in the French army; as he has performed the military duty, there is no precise grounds on which his status could be carried before a court; Mr. Morton will ask that his name be stricken oft’ the Army rolls. | 145 |
| 97 | Same to same (No.477) | Mar. 25 | Claim of John B. Foichat vs. France, growing out of his imprisonment on charge of evading military service: Foichat is a naturalized citizen; his arrest and imprisonment were illegal and he should be properly indemnified; he was released owing to the efforts of the consul at Lyons; Mr. Morton will investigate all the facts, and if found as stated present the claim to the French Government. | 145 |
| 98 | Mr. Morton to. Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 555). | May 6 | Citizenship status of Alfred P. Jacob: Facts of his case stated; hardship of his serving four years in a foreign army in spite of his American citizenship; the French executive can only help him, should he apply to the minister of justice for permission to change his nationality; his name will then be stricken from the rolls of the French army; he can also apply to a French court for a decision that he has lost his French citizenship; gives correspondence with French Government. | 148 |
| 99 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (telegram). | May 27 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to land its cable in France; refusal of French postmaster-general to allow the cable to land, except on condition of right of purchase by the Government of the Commercial cable line from Ireland to France; this violates agreement on which French telegraph company was allowed to land cable in United States; Mr. Morton instructed to make proper representations. | 150 |
| 100 | Mr. Brulatour to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 571). | June 19 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; France holds that the Commercial Company cannot be assimilated to the French Cable Company, as it has no direct communication with France; the right to revoke the concession on one year’s notice is asserted as a general police right; incloses correspondence with minister for foreign affairs; Mr. Brulatour has replied that the position of the French minister of posts and telegraphs cannot be reconciled with the agreement of 1879, permitting the French cable to land in United States. | 151 |
| 101 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (telegram). | June 23 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; the French cable was permitted to land in United States at express request of French minister; the concession was granted on the understanding that reciprocal privileges would be granted to Americans desiring to establish transmarine cables connecting with France; the assumption of France of the right to deny the privilege to the Commercial Company on the ground that it is not direct, because landing in Ireland, violates the agreement of 1879; United States has no outlying possessions; the French cable has an intermediate station at St. Pierre. | 155 |
| 102 | Mr. Brulatour to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 574). | June 25 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; the right to same treatment for Commercial Cable Company in France as is accorded to French Cable Company in United States insisted upon; note to minister for foreign affairs. | 156 |
| 103 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (telegram). | June 28 | Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World,” by Bartholdi: French Government desirous of associating itself with Franco-American Union Committee in formal transfer of the statue to Mr. Morton, as representative of the United States; minister of marine to furnish war vessel for its transportation; instructions desired and telegram to read at ceremony on July 4. | 157 |
| 104 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (telegram). | June 30 | Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World”: Mr. Morton directed by the President to attend the ceremonies at Paris on the presentation of the statue to the United States, to accept the same in the name of his Government and express thanks and appreciation of the gift. | 157 |
| 105 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 582). | July 5 | Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World”: Ceremony of its presentation to Mr. Morton as the representative of the United States in the name of France; distinguished audience present; speeches expressive of the cordial feeling between France and America; invitation to I ceremony from the committee of the Franco-American Union; speech of Count de Lesseps; speech of Mr. Morton; deed of presentation; newspaper account of the ceremony. | 158 |
| 106 | Mr. Brulatour to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 585). | July 12 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; correspondence with French Government; minister for foreign affairs holds that the Commercial is not to be treated on the same footing as the French Gable Company, it not being direct; the concession which was previously accepted by the company contained the clauses objected to now; the right to revoke the concession on one year’s notice insisted on; the same conditions would be imposed upon Frenchmen under similar circumstances; Mr. Brulatour objects to the suppression clause; the question involved not a particular interest., but a general principle. | 164 |
| 107 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morton (telegram). | July 17 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; the Commercial cable is as direct as the French, both touching at an intermediate point; no cable can be laid not touching at an intermediate station; in case of United States it must be foreign territory, as we have no outlying possessions; denial of this right is denial of reciprocal treatment as agreed upon to American and French companies; right to revoke concession on one year’s notice is a condition not imposed on the French company; laws of Congress would affect all cable companies equally; right to same treatment as enjoyed by French company claimed. | 167 |
| 108 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 589). | July 22 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; interviews with minister for foreign affairs and minister of posts and telegraphs; arguments reviewed; it is agreed to allow the cable to land, but with the stipulation that France may cancel the concession on one year’s notice; offer made to insert a clause that the concession will not be canceled before 1889; the Commercial cable touching in Ireland cannot be assimilated to the French company; fair treatment is evidently intended. | 167 |
| 109 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Morton (telegram). | Aug. 11 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; further conditions alleged to be imposed; rates not to be changed without permission of France; the cable concession may be revoked at any time; American cables shall be subject to London convention; information on these points desired. | 171 |
| 110 | Mr. Morton to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 620). | Oct. 3 | Cable Company (Commercial): Concession to enable it to land its cable in France; gives at length his negotiation to secure a favorable concession; the right to change the rates is granted, but France refuses to grant a concession which may not be revoked at the will of the Government, this being held a high police right, which no nation should surrender; the [Page XL] minister of posts and telegraphs finally assents to a memorandum embodying substantially the points desired, and stating that the concession will not, in any case, be revoked before 1889; instructions awaited before taking further action. | 171 |
| 111 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 651). | Oct. 27 | Military service case of John B. Foichat, a naturalized American citizen: He was arrested and subjected to harsh treatment for not reporting for military duty when of age; indemnity has been asked and denied; French Government does not deny the facts, but holds that every Frenchman is liable to be called on for military service; refusal is an offense punishable by law; change of nationality, especially for purpose of evading the duty, does not remove the penalty; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs and statement of military governor of Lyons. | 174 |
| 112 | Same to same (No. 665) | Nov. 13 | Citizenship status in France of naturalized foreigners of French birth: French theory of citizenship; it is held to descend by blood; expatriation does not work a change of alliance; citizenship can only be changed by permission of the Government; disabilities and penalties which may follow; the son of every Frenchman subject to performance of military service; délit d’insoumission; failure to appear entails liability to punishment; until citizenship is decided by civil court, the person is released on parole; forms to be observed; punishment may follow, even if naturalization is valid, if sought to escape military duty; expulsion from France may follow; diplomatic intervention useless; cases eited; naturalized citizens should be notified of difficulties of returning to France; remedies suggested. | 176 |
correspondence with the legation of france at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 113 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Denaut. | 1883. Dec. 27 | Claims Commission: Question of withdrawal of the case of Le More & Co. vs. United States; reviews the discussion carried on by Mr. Blaine and himself, and holds that as the case has already been decided judicially it should be withdrawn, according to the terms of the convention; the case is similar to that of Taylor, which was withdrawn by United States; requests that the French agent be directed to withdraw the case from the Commission’s consideration. | 183 |
| 114 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Jan. 2 | Pork (American): Prohibition of importation of, into France; revocation of prohibitory decree and its suspension, owing to action of Chamber of Deputies; a bill to regulate importation of pork has been introduced; as a temporary measure, pork will be permitted to enter Havre, Bordeaux, and Marseilles until January 20, 1884; inspection will be necessary before sale. | 185 |
| 115 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Roustan | Jan. 7 | Claims Commission: Question of the withdrawal of the case of Le More & Co. vs. United States; requests that agent of France before the Commission delay action on the case until the question of its withdrawal shall be decided. | 186 |
| 116 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Davis | Jan. 7 | Claims Commission: Question of the withdrawal of the claim of Le More & Co. vs. United States from its consideration; note from Prime Minister Ferry to United States minister at Paris, stating that he had ordered the case to be postponed, pending a decision as to its withdrawal, but on learning that the commissioners had unanimously decided to consider the case as it stood on the docket, he would allow the case to take its course; Mr. Roustan desires an interview to explain the matter. | 186 |
| 117 | Mr. Roustan to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Jan. 11 | Claims Commission: Question of the withdrawal of the claim of Le More & Co. vs. United States; French Govarnment still in doubt as to whether the case should be considered as previously settled; it is thought that Mr. Le More should have the benefit of the doubt, and that the Claims Commission should decide whether or not the case should be decided by it; Mr. Roustan hopes that this method of settlement will be accepted by the United States. | 187 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 118 | Mr. Sargent to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 231). | 1884. Jan. 19 | Life and accident insurance for workingmen: Bill for this purpose introduced by Prince Bismarck into the Reichstag to ameliorate the condition of the workingmen, and as a means of preventing socialism by quieting discontent; provisions of the bill stated; the bill contemplates the organization of all labor employers in the German Empire into insurance companies, who are to pay the whole indemnity on the lives of their employés, to be under the supervision of an imperial assurance board; the bill very elaborate and complex. | 188 |
| 119 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Sargent (No. 198). | Mar. 6 | Military service case of S. B. Sternberger, a naturalized American citizen; he has been called upon to perform military service, although provided with a passport; investigation desirable; his passport should not be renewed on its expiration unless there is a bona fide intention to return to the United States; letter giving facts in case. | 190 |
| 120 | Mr. Sargent to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 250). | Mar. 9 | Opening of the Reichstag: Speech from the throne delivered by deputy; special reference made to the proposed legislation to form a workingman’s insurance company to be under the supervision of the Government; a Russian mission lately arrived in Berlin, bearing the Czar’s congratulations to the Emperor on the seventieth anniersary of his gaining the Russian Cross of Saint George for gallantry in charging a French column with a Russian regiment at Bar-sur-Aube. | 191 |
| 121 | Same to same (No. 255) | Mar. 13 | Fine imposed on the inheritance of Henry Breidenstein (whose father emigrated to United States, and died after taking out his intention papers), on the ground that he failed to perform military duty; as Breidenstein did not become an American citizen, intervention in the son’s behalf would be useless, and has not been made. | 192 |
| 122 | Same to same (No. 263) | Mar. 24 | Trichinosis epidemic at Emersleben from eating raw pork from a hog killed in that town: The German Government has issued a circular giving the particulars of the epidemic (503 cases and 66 deaths) and cautioning people to cook pork. | 193 |
| 123 | Same to same (No. 264) | Mar. 29 | Military service case of Oscar Stern; the authorities threaten to draft him in the army during his sojourn in Germany to settle his father’s estate; Germany claims the right to expel naturalized citizens of German birth after residing two years in their native country; cites the case of Dr. Geist, who is ordered to leave the country while educating his children; little can be done in such cases except to obtain a short respite; points out the difference in treatment of foreigners in United States. | 194 |
| 124 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Sargent (No. 221). | Apr. 3 | Fine imposed on the inheritance of Henry Breidenstein for failure to perform military duty: Mr. Sargent’s refusal to intervene, on the ground that Breidenstein has never become an American citizen, approved. | 195 |
| 125 | Mr. Everett to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 275). | Apr. 12. | Passport refused by legation to Sigismund Jacoby: He was illegally naturalized in United States before the requirements of law were complied with. | 196 |
| 126 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Sargent (No. 227). | Apr. 16 | Pork question: Satisfaction at action of German Government in issuing a circular cautioning against the danger of eating raw pork; property cured pork thought to be free from trichinæ. | 196 |
| 127 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Everett (No. 231). | Apr. 21 | Military service case of Oscar Stern; his attorney in New York has been advised that his client should not run the risk of remaining in Germany on the expiration of two years, if warned by the Government to depart, unless permission is obtained through the legation. | 197 |
| 128 | Same to same, (No. 246) | May 23 | Passport refused by legation to Sigismund Jacoby: The fact that he was naturalized when only four years in United States, for the purpose of voting, is shown by the papers in the case; the refusal approved. | 197 |
| 129 | Same to same (No. 278) | Aug. 6 | Mormon missionaries: Their reported expulsion from Bavaria while endeavoring to secure converts for emigration to Utah; investigation desired; if facts are found as reported, thanks should be extended to the German authorities. | 198 |
| 130 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Everett (No. 280.) | Aug. 18 | Pauper emigration to the United States: Persons insane or having permanent disability are prohibited from landing; if likely to be a public charge, their cases are investigated, and if friends are not ready to help them, they are returned to the port from whence they came, at the expense of the steamship company that brought them; letter from commissioners of emigration at New York, and section of act of Congress regulating emigration. | 198 |
| 131 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Kasson (No. 5.) | Aug. 22 | Military service demanded of Charles Weniger, a naturalized American citizen: Complaint that the German authorities threaten to seize his inheritance in Königsee to enforce payment of a fine for non-performance of military service; investigation and proper action directed; letter from Weniger and papers giving facts. | 199 |
| 132 | Mr. Kasson to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 36.) | Oct. 13 | Citizenship status of minor sons of naturalized American citizens: Reports his action on two cases; Ludwig Hausding is refused a passport because born of Saxon parents temporarily in United States, and was never “dwelling in the United States” in the sense of the statute; Johannes Weber is granted a passport on the ground of derived naturalization under section 2172 R. S. | 201 |
| 133 | Mr. Kasson to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 36.) | Oct. 16 | Mormon missionaries: Expulsion of three Mormons from Germany for attempting to make converts in Bavaria; incloses reports from the Bavarian Government; the thanks of the United States will be extended for this action on the part of Bavaria. | 202 |
| 134 | Same to same (No. 53) | Oct. 27 | Mormon missionaries: Their expulsion from Bavaria for attempting to make converts for transportation to America; thanks of the United States for this action; Mr. Kasson’s note expressing appreciation. | 205 |
| 135 | Same to same (No. 61) | Nov. 3 | Military service cases: Naturalized American citizens from whom military service has been demanded; annual report giving particulars and disposition in each case. | 206 |
| 136 | Same to same (No. 74) | Nov. 17 | Citizenship status of Augustus Reichard, a naturalized citizen of German birth: He asks whether he may remain consecutively more than two years in Germany for his health without losing his American citizenship; Mr. Kasson replies that he may be ordered to leave the country at the expiration of two years, but cannot lose his American citizenship except by his own act; correspondence given. | 210 |
| 137 | Same to same (No. 99) | Dec. 8 | Military service demanded of Charles Weniger, a naturalized American citizen: Through action of the legation his name has been stricken from the military rolls and the suit against his inheritance to secure payment of the fine imposed upon him has been discontinued; note from foreign office. | 213 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 138 | Mr. Lowell to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 693). | 1884. Jan. 17 | Fisheries articles of treaty of 1871: Great Britain understands that article 32 relating to the Newfoundland fisheries shall terminate at the same time with the article relating to the Canadian fisheries; correspondence with foreign office. | 214 |
| 139 | Same to same (No. 704) | Feb. 2 | Greely relief expedition: Offer of British ship Alert to the United States as a relief vessel; correspondence between first lord of the admiralty and Mr. Lowell. | 215 |
| 140 | Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 19 | Greely relief expedition: Formal offer of steamer Alert by British Government; she can be ready for sea in three weeks. | 216 |
| 141 | Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 20 | Greely relief expedition: British Government offers Alert to United States as an unconditional gift, with her equipment; asks if she shall be accepted. | 216 |
| 142 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Lowell (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Greely relief expedition: Acceptance of the ship Alert as a gift from the British Government for a relief vessel; Mr. Lowell instructed to express the appreciation and cordial thanks of the President and people of the United States. | 216 |
| 143 | Same to same (No. 784) | Feb. 27 | Imprisonment of John R. McCormack in Ireland: He claims $40,000 indemnity of Great Britain; his return to his native country immediately after his American naturalization and his evident intention not to return cause forfeiture of his claim to American intervention: similar cases cited with decisions of attorneys-general; McCormack’s letter to the President. | 216 |
| 144 | Same to same (No. 835) | Apr. 17 | Kerosene oil: Duty imposed upon in Ceylon to take effect upon passage of the law; oil in transit from United States not to be exempted; sudden changes in colonial tariffs should not affect bona fide shipments en route at the time of passage of the law; adequate relief to American shippers is expected; correspondence from consul at Ceylon, with latter’s presentation of case to the Ceylon government. | 219 |
| 145 | Mr. Lowell to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 771). | May 13 | Kerosene oil: Duty imposed upon in Ceylon; Mr. Lowell’s request that oil in transit from United States be exempted from duty has been referred to local government of Ceylon. | 222 |
| 146 | Same to same (No. 877) | Oct. 20 | Kerosene oil: Duty imposed upon in Ceylon; government of Ceylon refuses to exempt from duty oil in transit from the United States at time of passage of the law; note to minister for foreign affairs and Mr. Lowell’s reply. | 222 |
| 147 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Lowell (No. 1006). | Oct. 20 | Mormon missionaries: Their reported arrival at Calcutta to obtain recruits for transportation to United States; instructed to request British Government to prevent the proposed shipment of Mormon recruits; letter from consul at Calcutta. | 223 |
| 148 | Mr. Lowell to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 895). | Nov. 15 | Unclaimed estates in Great Britain: Report upon; vast sums alleged to be due claimants in America by dishonest attorneys; such statements made for purposes of fraud; few estates exist without owners in possession; statute of limitations works in case of real property; proper steps to take to institute proceedings to recover property in Bank of England or in chancery; a reputable attorney should be consulted; the legation unable to prosecute such inquiries; certain noted claims by alleged American heirs stated; they have no foundation. | 224 |
correspondence with the legation of great britain at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 149 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1883. June 29 | Cable (telegraphic) between Victoria, Vancouver’s Island, and Point Angelos, Washington Territory, to connect the Canadian Government and American telegraph systems; request for permission to land the cable in the United States; report of privy council of Canada. | 229 |
| 150 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | Sept. 28 | Cable (telegraphic) between Victoria, Vancouver’s Island, and Point Angelos, Washington Territory, to connect the Government telegraphic system of Canada with the telegraphic system of United States; United States will grant permission for the cable to land on receiving assurances from Canada that reciprocal privileges will be granted to lines formed in United States, Government messages to have precedence and charges to be under the supervision of Congress; extract from President’s message, December, 1875; letter from president Puget Sound Telegraph Company stating that his request for permission to lay a cable to Canada has never been replied to by that Government. | 230 |
| 151 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Nov. 23 | Slaves captured by King of Johanna alleged to have been bought for Dr. Wilson, an American citizen owning an estate in Zanzibar; investigation of Dr. Wilson’s conduct requested. | 233 |
| 152 | Same to same | Nov. 30 | Seamen of British nativity discharged from United States naval vessels and in destitute condition in foreign ports: Requests views of United States as to whether they should be relieved by United States or British authorities; states case of seaman at Yokohama who was buried by British consul. | 233 |
| 153 | Same to same | Dec. 12 | Indians: Remnant of Sitting Bull’s band which fled to Canada; they are willing to return to United States if guaranteed immunity for past offenses; views of United States Government desired: report of privy council of Canada. | 234 |
| 154 | Same to same | Dec. 13 | Egyptian mixed tribunals: Egyptian Government proposes a prolongation of their powers for a further period of five years; British Government is prepared to assent on condition of immediate application of reforms that may be agreed upon in the mean time. | 235 |
| 155 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | Dec. 17 | Egyptian mixed tribunals: United States will assent to the prolongation in same terms as on previous occasions should the Egyptian Government address a circular to that end to the powers. | 235 |
| 156 | Same to same | Dec. 26 | Indians: The proposal to remove Sitting Bull’s band from Canada to United States is receiving consideration. | 236 |
| 157 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Jan. 2 | Cable (telegraphic) between Victoria and Washington Territory to connect Canadian Government system with telegraphic system of United States: Report of privy council of Canada; all conditions prescribed by United States will be complied with subject to rules necessary to prevent competition with Government telegraph lines in Canada. | 236 |
| 158 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | Jan. 8 | Egyptian mixed tribunals: United States has assented to the proposition of the Egyptian Government to prolong their powers for a further term of five years. | 237 |
| 159 | Same to same | Jan. 9 | Slaves captured by King of Johanna alleged to be intended for Dr. Wilson, an American citizen living in Zanzibar: United States policy is to discountenance in every way the holding and traffic in slaves by its citizens; its inforcement out of jurisdiction of United States difficult; consul at Zanzibar will investigate. | 237 |
| 160 | Same to same | Jan. 10 | Cable (telegraphic) between United States and Canada: Application to land the cable from Canada in Washington Territory is being considered. | 238 |
| 161 | Same to same | Feb. 13 | Cable (telegraphic) between United States and Canada: If permission were granted to land the cable in Washington Territory the Canadian wire would compete with Puget Sound Telegraph Company, which would be at a disadvantage; permission must first be granted to latter company to land its cable at Victoria and establish local offices in Canada. | 238 |
| 162 | Same to same | Feb. 16 | Cable (telegraphic) between United States and Canada: Permission will be granted the Canadian Government to land the cable in Washington Territory, if the same facilities as are required by the Canadian line are extended to the Puget Sound or any other telegraph company on its landing its cable in British Columbia. | 238 |
| 163 | Same to same | Feb. 18 | Indians: The remnant of Sitting Bull’s band will be received back in United States from Canada when an appropriation for their support has been passed by Congress; they will be granted immunity for past offenses if they promise good behavior. | 239 |
| 164 | Same to same | Apr. 7 | Seamen of British nativity discharged from United States naval vessels and in destitute condition in foreign ports: Discharged seamen are not held entitled to relief from United States whether or not United States citizens; when enlisted in United States ports they have right of transportation to United States; it is held that seamen at Yokohama had no claim on United States. | 240 |
| 165 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | May 1 | Lynching of an Indian accused of murder m British Columbia by persons alleged to have come from Washington Territory; the prisoner taken from officers of the law and hanged: this, the first lynching in British Columbia; asks that the lynchers be brought to justice; report of privy council of Canada, and of attorney-general and lieutenant-governor of British Columbia. | 241 |
| 166 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | May 8 | Lynching of an Indian accused of murder in British Columbia by persons alleged to have come from Washington Territory; the case receiving attention. | 243 |
| 167 | Same to same | May 21 | Ferry privilege granted by Sarnia, Canada, conflicting with the ferry privilege granted by Port Huron, in United States: Violation of the privilege granted by Sarnia punishable by fine and imprisonment; the application of this rule to American citizens obstructs trade and is in contravention of treaty; complaint of municipality of Port Huron; desires measures by Canada to remove cause of complaint. | 243 |
| 168 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | May 24 | Ferry privilege granted by Sarnia, Canada, conflicting with the ferry privilege granted by Port Huron, in United States: The complaint of Port Huron has been referred to Governor-General of Canada. | 245 |
| 169 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | June 5 | Lynching of an Indian accused of murder in British Columbia by persons from Washington Territory; efforts of American authorities to discover the perpetrators of the outrage; correspondence. | 245 |
| 170 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | June 12 | Lynching of an Indian accused of murder in British Columbia by persons from Washington Territory: The Indian, a boy of fifteen, was in custody of the constable; the Indians believe the boy innocent, and threatened to cross the border and lynch the first white man they met, but were dissuaded by the Indian agent; report of privy council, with account of the outrage. | 247 |
| 171 | Same to same | June 25 | Cable (telegraphic) between Canada and United States: Permission desired to land cable in Washington Territory; if the concession is granted Canada will allow a cable or cables from the United States to land, but claims that they shall be under exclusive control of Canada in Canadian territory; the same right shall belong to United States’ in regard to cables when on American soil; the Government owns the telegraph lines in Canada. | 249 |
| 172 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | July 8 | Ferry privilege granted by Sarnia, Canada, conflicting with the ferry privilege granted by Port Huron, in United States: Letter from Henry McMorran, complaining that American ferry-boats from Port Huron are compelled to land at private wharf of the person to whom the Sarnia ferry privilege is granted; heavy expense and annoyance involved in this innovation. | 250 |
| 173 | Same to same | July 11 | Fishery treaty revision: No action yet taken by Congress on suggestion in President’s message relative to the appointment of a commission to consider the subject; action on the proposition of Great Britain will be deferred until Congress takes the initiative. | 251 |
| 174 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | July 12 | Fishery treaty revision: He has notified his Government that action on the British proposition will be deferred until December next. | 251 |
| 175 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | July 17 | Lynching of an Indian accused of murder in British Columbia by persons from the United States: Governor of Washington Territory reports his action; efforts to apprehend the perpetrators without result; Department of Justice still pursuing its investigation. | 252 |
| 176 | The Queen to the President (telegram). | July 21 | Rescue of Lieutenant Greely and survivors of his party: Congratulations of the Queen; inquiry as to condition of the survivors of the Arctic expedition. | 253 |
| 177 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Aug. 11 | Western Pacific Islands: Proposed international agreement to regulate the sale of arms, ammunition, dynamite, and alcohol to the natives, in the interest of humanity; asks if the United States is willing to enter into such an agreement. | 254 |
| 178 | Mr. Davis to Mr. West | Aug. 18 | Cable (telegraphic): Permission desired by Canada to land cable in Washington Territory; further information is awaited before replying to note of June 25. | 254 |
| 179 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | Aug. 22 | Western Pacific Islands: Proposed international agreement to regulate the sale of arms, ammunition, dynamite, and alcohol to the natives; United States looks with favor upon any humanitarian work; further information desired as to the scope and form of the proposed agreement. | 254 |
| 180 | Same to same | Sept. 6 | Lynching of an Indian accused of murder in British Colombia by persons from the United States; United States attorney for Washington Territory has given the matter careful attention; owing to the remoteness of the region and its sparse population, witnesses to prove the charge and identify the guilty have not been found; the investigation will be continued. | 254 |
| 181 | Mr. West to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Nov. 11 | Ferries (international) between Canadian and American ports: Conflicts arising from the granting by Canadian authorities and those of United States of ferry privileges between two points to different persons; a conference between United States and Canadian authorities suggested to secure joint action previous to legislative enactment; report of privy council of Canada. | 255 |
| 182 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West. | Nov. 21 | Ferries (international) between Canadian and American ports: Conference between American and Canadian authorities to secure agreement as to granting of ferry privileges; approves the suggestion; will fix an early day for a conference with the minister. | 256 |
greece.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 183 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Frelinghuysen No. 52). | 1883. Dec. 8 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into Greece; information is awaited from New York and Berlin by the Greek Government, by advice of medical council of Athens, before making a revision of its regulations; outbreak of trichinosis in Germany mentioned in Greek newspapers. | 256 |
| 184 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Schuyler (No. 51). | 1884. Jan. 8 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation into Greece; information called for by Greece relative to American pork; trichinosis in Germany due to eating raw pork; this custom not understood to exist in Greece. | 257 |
| 185 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 61). | 31 Jan. | Loan of 170,000,000 francs to be issued by Greece; protracted discussion in the legislative chamber; proceeds to be employed in paying debt to national and Ionian banks; to end forced circulation of bank notes and for expenditures for railroads and naval and military preparations; details of its negotiation; special security provided; specie payments to be resumed. | 257 |
| 186 | Same to same (No. 65) | Feb. 23 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation abolished, owing to decision of medical council; Mr. Schuyler authorized to send telegram to that effect; reason assigned by newspaper that trichinosis had ceased in America. | 259 |
| 187 | Same to same (No. 68) | Mar. 10 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation abolished; telegram expressing gratification of United States shown to minister for foreign affairs; circular to foreign legations announcing abrogation of the restriction. | 259 |
| 188 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Schuyler (No. 56). | Mar. 17 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation abolished; telegram expressing appreciation at lust action of Greece sent February 26. | 260 |
| 189 | Same to same (No 57) | Mar. 19 | Pork (American): Prohibition of its importation abolished; communication from Greek consul-general at New York making the announcement; Greece satisfied the importation not dangerous to public health. | 260 |
| 190 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 69). | Mar. 20 | Bibles of the American Bible Society: Restriction of their sale in Greece; seizure of Bibles at Ithaca complained of by agent of Bible So-Society; an official conversation with prime minister; as no restriction is imposed in Athens, there should be none in the provinces; sensitiveness of the Greeks in the matter of proselytism; strong feeling in favor of the national church; in constitution religious toleration conceded, but proselytism forbidden; suggests that Bible Society exhaust legal remedies before applying for diplomatic invention. | 260 |
| 191 | Same to same (No. 70) | Mar. 22 | Bibles of American Bible Society: Restriction of their sale in Greece; authorities of Ithaca deny that sale has been restricted; agent of Bible Society makes a second complaint; diplomatic action refused; Greek Government pursuing no adverse course; the courts should settle difficulties from over-zeal of minor officials. | 262 |
| 192 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Schuyler (No. 61). | May 28 | Bibles of American Bible Society: Restriction of their sale in Greece; if law allows sale, rights of American venders must be protected; instructed to use his efforts to secure for American citizens engaged in the occupation the same rights as are granted to other foreigners; letters from secretary of American Bible Society. | 262 |
| 193 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 77). | June 6 | Pork (American): Its importation into Greece permitted only on certificate of a Greek consul that no disease exists at place of origin; this rule applies to importations from all countries; note from foreign office. | 264 |
hawaiian islands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 194 | Mr. Daggett to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 100). | 1883. Nov. 14 | Population of Hawaii: Statistics of births and deaths 1879–’83; native population steadily decreasing; increase of permanent population since 1878 owing to large immigration of Chinese and Portuguese. | 265 |
| 195 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Daggett (No. 43). | Dec. 13 | Carrying trade between China and Hawaii: Discrimination on part of Hawaii adverse to the interests of Pacific Mail Steamship Company. | 265 |
| 196 | Mr. Daggett to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 106). | Dec. 15 | Loan of $2,000,000 negotiated with Claus Spreckels; a writ of mandamus has been issued forbidding the minister of finance from receiving Hawaiian silver coined by Mr. Spreckels for the bonds; this action due to petition of tax-pavers. | 266 |
| 197 | Same to same (No. 108) | Dec. 21 | Carrying trade between China and Hawaii: Discrimination by Hawaii against Pacific Mail Steamship Company in matter of transportation of Chinese emigrants; concession given to Oceanic Steamship Company; remonstrance of United States; Hawaii replies that immigration from China being under restriction as a sanitary measure (a matter of domestic control), the Government has right to make special arrangements as deemed fit; contravention of treaty denied; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs. | 266 |
| 198 | Same to same (No. 110) | Dec. 22 | Financial: Hawaiian silver coins for which Hawaiian supreme court prohibited the exchange of 6 per cent, bonds, have been recognized as legal tender; custom duty must be paid in United States gold or its equivalent. | 275 |
| 199 | Same to same (No. 116) | 1884. Jan. 15 | Financial: Writ of mandamus issued to prevent exchange of 6 per cent, bonds for Hawaiian silver coined by Mr. Claus Spreckels; held not the proper writ; object of petitioners gained by the court holding new coinage does not represent par value; Mr. Spreckels is putting his coin into circulation. | 276 |
| 200 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Daggett (No. 47). | Feb. 2 | Carrying trade between China and Hawaii: Discrimination by Hawaii against Pacific Mail Steamship Company in matter of transportation of Chinese immigrants; by treaty all American vessels carrying the mails have the privilege to land passengers in Hawaiian ports; a monopoly of the emigrant business granted to any one steamship company is in contravention of the treaty and an unjust discrimination. United States desires that the exclusive privilege to the Oceanic Steamship Company be rescinded. | 276 |
| 201 | Mr. Daggett to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 122). | Feb. 15 | Financial: Silver coinage; Honolulu Chamber of Commerce has petitioned minister of finance to prevent further introduction of silver coinage, under the Spreckels arrangement, unless withdrawal is made of other silver coinage. | 278 |
| 202 | Same to same (No. 135) | Mar. 15 | Carrying trade between China and Hawaii: Discrimination on the part of Hawaii adverse to the interests of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company in the matter of transporting Chinese laborers; Hawaii holds there is no subject for complaint as no steamship company now holds any authorization to transmit Chinese laborers; further discussion considered unnecessary at present; correspondence. | 279 |
| 203 | Same to same (No. 135) | Mar. 26 | Chinese immigration to Hawaii limited to twenty-five in any one vessel; revocation of further increase of Chinese population intended; shipments in excess of the limit. | 281 |
| 204 | Same to same (No. 138) | Apr. 14 | Chinese immigration to Hawaii: Various orders issued to effect a restriction; arrival of six hundred laborers contracted for under former order; from date the limit of twenty-five Chinese in any one vessel will be enforced; Pacific Mail Steamship Company warned to observe the regulations; note from minister for foreign affairs. | 282 |
| 205 | Same to same (No. 144) | Apr. 30 | Financial condition of Hawaii; Receipts for two years ending March 31, 1884, $793,220.63 less than expenditures; estimates for next two years reduced to come within estimated receipts; increase of public debt; its further increase not warranted; great prosperity and overvaluation owing to reciprocity treaty; commercial depression threatened owing to decline in price of sugar, the principal product. | 284 |
| 206 | Same to same (No. 151) | May 31 | Commercial condition of Hawaii: Financial crisis predicted owing to declining price of sugar, the principal product; all plantations heavily mortgaged; wages of labor high owing to necessity of importing necessities of life; all land given up to sugar; prices of raw sugars; if sugar cultivation unprofitable Hawaii would relapse to condition of twenty years ago and lose commercial importance. | 285 |
| 207 | Same to same (No. 152) | May 31 | Financial condition of Hawaii: Owing to the excessive issue of silver coinage gold is at a heavy premium; cabinet has urged the enforcement of the law requiring customs duties to be paid in United States gold; failure to enforce this law a violation of recipriocity treaty in depriving the free American products of the full benefit accorded to the extent of the discount between the metals. | 286 |
| 208 | Same to same (No. 153) | May 31 | Carrying trade between Hawaii and San Francisco and Australia: Pacific Mail Steamship Company delivers the mails, but declines passenger and freight traffic; general dissatisfaction; this supposed to be result of an understanding with the Oceanic Steamship Company, controlled by Mr. Claus Spreckels. | 287 |
| 209 | Same to same (No. 157) | June 14 | Reciprocity treaty: Complaint of Mr. Daggett that receipt of depreciated silver instead of United States gold at custom-houses is a violation of spirit of treaty: this a reduction of duty for other nations than United States; Hayti admits the violation of the spirit of the treaty and promises action by legislature for resumption of collection of duties in United States gold; correspondence. | 288 |
| 210 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Daggett (No. 55). | June 20 | Commercial condition of Hayti: His 151, relative to disastrous effects of low price of sugar, has been sent to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and to Treasury. | 292 |
| 211 | Mr. Daggett to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 187). | July 24 | Financial: Hawaiian and United States gold and silver coins to be accepted at their face value, other coins at their bullion value; customs duties to be collected in United States gold from August 1. | 292 |
hayti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 212 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 593). | 1883. Nov. 20 | Insurgent steamer La Patrie: President of Hayti asks that it be regarded as a pirate and captured as such; diplomatic corps decline to I comply; note from President of Hayti to Mr. Langston, and his reply as dean of diplomatic corps. | 293 |
| 213 | Same to same (No. 594) | Nov. 20 | Insurrection in Hayti: Address of President of Hayti to insurgents of Jacmel and Jérémie threatening bombardment if they refuse to surrender; rights of American citizens reserved; correspondence. | 295 |
| 214 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 247). | Dec. 15 | Insurgent vessel La Patrie: Approval of course refusing to consider her a pirate; declaration of piracy against insurgent vessels a common expedient of Spanish-American countries; a pirate the enemy of mankind; a revolted vessel the enemy only of the power against which it acts. | 297 |
| 215 | Same to same (No. 248) | Dec. 15 | Bombardment of Jérémie and Jacmel now occupied by insurgents: American citizens have right, as non-combatants, of leaving before bombardment; no national vessel being within reach, Mr. Langston should have arranged for reception of American fugitives and their property on vessel of another nationality; rights of alien non-combatants should be carefully guarded. | 297 |
| 216 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 602). | Dec. 17 | Claims of foreigners growing out of riots at Port au Prince September 22 and 23, 1883: President of Hayti proposes to settle them by a mixed commission, half the members to be named by Hayti and half by the representatives of countries of the claimants; payment to be left to vote of legislature; claims for losses in other parts of Hayti resulting from insurrection not to be included; C. W. Mossell, E. V. Garrido, Richard Allen, Mrs. A. E. Williams, Mrs. H. Fournier, and Mrs. Maria Hamilton, Americans, present claims; mixed commission not advantageous to settle claims growing out of personal abuse; correspondence. | 298 |
| 217 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 265). | 1884. Mar. 7 | Claims of Americans growing out of riots at Port au Prince. September 22 and 23, 1883: United States assents to proposal of President of Hay i that claims of all foreigners be settled by a mixed commission, and that losses at Port au Prince only shall be considered; right to present any claim diplomatically reserved: Hayti should stipulate in agreement to pay within a fixed time awards made; agreement determined upon should be forwarded to Department before being signed; memorandum of agreement. | 301 |
| 218 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 638). | Apr. 14 | Claims of Americans growing out of riots at Port au Prince, September 22 and 23, 1883: instructions of Minister for Foreign Affairs to Haytian commissioners to settle the claims; Great Britain and France have given their assent; claims of their citizens now to be considered by mixed commissions composed of Haytians, English, and French; in case of equal division of vote an umpire to be chosen. | 303 |
| 219 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 272). | Apr. 21 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: He is imprisoned on complaint of his creditors and not allowed to make an assignment; this a violation of treaty; American citizens should have same rights as Haytians; Mr. Van Bokkelen states he holds Haytian bonds which if paid would enable him to pay his debts; Mr. Langston instructed to investigate; letter from C. A. Van Bokkelen. | 306 |
| 220 | Same to same (No. 283) | July 1 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: Letter from W. K. Van Bokkelen, his father; his son still held in confinement in violation of treaty; asks intervention of United States minister for recognition of rights and payment of money indemnity. | 307 |
| 221 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 647). | July 7 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: He is arrested and imprisoned on a judgment rendered against him for $3,000; proceedings afterwards brought against him by other parties; his right to assignment denied on ground of his being a foreigner; he claims the right under treaty by which Americans are to enjoy same rights as Haytians; case to be appealed; reversal of decision of lower court not probable; Mr. Van Bokkelen is imprisoned in the military prison, his health not permitting confinement in the common jail. | 307 |
| 222 | Same to game (No. 648) | July 18 | Message of President of Hayti to the Assembly: Topics treated: insurrection; damage to property of foreigners by riots at Port au Prince; claims of foreigners in consequence; commissions already named to settle claims of British, French, and Germans; legislation needed to pay the awards; foreign relations good; appreciation of action of United States in enforcing neutrality. | 309 |
| 223 | Same to same (No. 651) | July 21 | Claims of American citizens growing out of riots at Port au Prince, September 22 and 23, 1883: Refusal of Mr. Langston to assent to fixing of 22d instantas date beyond which no additional claims can be submitted; mixed commissions agreed to by France, Great Britain, and Germany not satisfactory; memoranda presenting claims of American citizens, and proposing a mixed commission of three Americans and three Haytians, and modus operandi. | 311 |
| 224 | Same to same (No. 652) | July 22 | Claim of C. W. Mossell vs. Hayti for maltreatment of himself and family by soldiers at Port au Prince: $60,000 damages demanded; note to Minister Foreign Affairs presenting claim; statement of Mr. Mossell. | 315 |
| 225 | Same to same (No. 653) | July 22 | Claim of E. V. Garrido vs. Hayti, for maltreatment by soldiers: $10,000 damages demanded; statement of Mr. Garrido and note to minister for foreign affairs. | 317 |
| 226 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Langston (No. 288). | Aug. 14 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti, growing out of riotsat Port au Prince, September 22 and 23, 1883: Approval of his refusal to fix July 22 as a limitation to the presentation of such claims; the date fixed for meeting of commission a reasonable limitation. | 319 |
| 227 | Same to same (No. 289) | Aug. 15 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: Course of minister approved; result of appeal as to Mr. Van Bokkelen’s right of assignment awaited before giving further instructions. | 320 |
| 228 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 661). | Aug. 21 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti growing out of riots at Port-au-Prince, September 22 and 23, 1883; Hayti denies right of diplomatic presentation of claims for losses by riots; ref uses arrangement with United States differing from that made with other powers, and proposes counter [Page LI] plan for a mixed commission; Mr. Langston dissents from these propositions; note from minister of foreign affairs; memorandum of agreement and note of Mr. Langston in reply. | 320 |
| 229 | Same to same (No. 662) | Aug. 21 | Claim of C. W. Mossell vs. Hayti for maltreatment by Haytian soldiers; consideration by Hayti promised; note from minister for foreign affairs, and notes of Mr. Langston making further representation of the claim. | 323 |
| 230 | Same to same (No. 663) | Aug. 27 | Claim of E. V. Garrido vs. Hayti for indemnity for maltreatment by Haytian soldiers and mob; consideration promised “by Hayti and further representation of the claim; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs. | 326 |
| 231 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Langston (No. 300). | Oct. 1 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: If decision on appeal on his right of assignment has not been rendered, action to obtain his immediate release should be taken in view of Van Bokkelen’s poor health. | 329 |
| 232 | Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 680). | Oct. 30 | Claims vs. Hayti growing out of riots at Port au Prince September 22 and 23, 1883: Law passed providing for payment inclosed; British, German, Belgian, Danish, French, and Spanish indemnities specially mentioned; United States claims not yet passed upon, but sum voted sufcient for all claims; British representative has protested against six years being required for payment; settlement of American claims insisted upon in the manner already proposed. | 329 |
| 233 | Same to same (No. 683) | Nov. 8 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: An immediate decision on the appeal as to his right of assignment and Mr. Van Bokkelen’s release urged; minister of justice promises attention. | 330 |
| 234 | Same to same (No. 685) | Nov. 8 | Claims of Americans vs. Hayti growing out of riots at Portau Prince September 22 and 23, 1883: President of Hayti proposes to settle claims of Mossell and Garrido by a special commission; Mr. Langston’s offer of settlement; right of commission to settle citizenship status of claimants denied; claims for property losses and maltreatment must be paid in reasonable time; incloses note from minister for foreign affairs giving Haytian position and his reply. | 331 |
| 235 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Langston (No. 307).) | Nov. 17 | Claims vs. Hayti growing out of riots at Port au Prince September 23 and 23, 1883: Approval of his course reported in his 680. | 335 |
| 236 | Same to same (No. 308) | Nov. 19 | Imprisonment of C. A. Van Bokkelen at Port au Prince for debt: Incloses letter from W. A. Van Bokkelen, his father; states that period has expired within which objection to his assignment can be made; asks action for his immediate release; imprisonment unduly harsh; every effort for his release should be taken. | 335 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 237 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Richmond (No. 87). | 1884. July 31 | Permission from Italian Government desired to enable Rev. Father V. T. Lanciotto to revisit Italy without molestation: He left Italy to evade military service in 1870 and became a naturalized United States citizen; letters making request for action of legation inclosed. | 336 |
| 238 | Mr. Astor to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 95). | Sept. 16 | Permission desired from Italian Government to enable Rev. Father V. T. Lanciotto to revisit Italy without molestation in spite of his evasion of military duty: Permission refused; should he return he’ will be enrolled in the army; note from minister of foreign affairs inclosed. | 339 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 239 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 690). | 1883. Sept. 21 | Claim of captain and owners of American vessel Daylight, sunk off Tampico by Mexican gunboat Independencia: Mexico denies right of diplomatic intervention except upon denial of justice; holds that claimants should seek redress through Mexican department of war and marine, and, failing there, should have recourse to the courts: correspondence inclosed. | 340 |
| 240 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 470). | Nov. 15 | Claim of captain and owners of American schooner Daylight, sunk off Tampico by Mexican gunboat Independencia: If investigation of liability of Mexico by department for war and marine is necessary, minister of foreign affairs should order it; a government cannot be sued in its own courts without authorization; Mexico responsible and early settlement hoped for. | 343 |
| 241 | Same to same (No. 477) | Dec. 12 | Imprisonment of Capt. George Caleb, of American vessel Adriana, at La Paz, under sentence of smuggling: Instructed. to render him every proper assistance; incloses letters from Senator J. F. Miller and Captain Caleb. | 344 |
| 242 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 738). | 1884. Jan. 2 | Claim of captain and owners of American schooner Daylight, sunk off Tampico by Mexican gunboat Independencia: Note to minister of foreign affairs, requesting settlement; no reply as yet received. | 345 |
| 243 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 492). | Jan. 17 | Pardon of Capt. George Caleb, of American vessel Adriana, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: Mexican circuit court has confirmed his sentence of five years’ imprisonment, commencing from date of his arrest; hardship of case sufficient ground for support of his application for pardon; ends of justice already served; pardon by President of Mexico would be a proof of friendship to United States; instructed to invite executive clemency; letter from consul at La Paz; statement of case. | 346 |
| 244 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 753). | Feb. 18 | Pardon of Capt. George Caleb, of American vessel Adriana, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: Efforts in his behalf by legation; his pardon asked for; Captain Caleb has petitioned for pardon confessing his guilt; President of Mexico cannot pardon him unless two-fifths of his sentence has been served; petition for pardon made in his behalf by an American; President of Mexico can commute sentence; incloses petition for pardon made by Captain Caleb and by A. P. Cushing, and correspondence with minister for foreign affairs. | 348 |
| 245 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 508). | Feb. 19 | Pardon of Captain Caleb, of American vessel Adriana, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: Incloses letters from F. R. Maytorena and Captain Caleb, detailing the case and trial. | 354 |
| 246 | Same to same (No. 511) | Feb. 23 | Pardon of Captain Caleb, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: Incloses letter from F. R. Maytorena, exonerating Captain Caleb from guilt. | 356 |
| 247 | Same to same (No. 522) | Mar. 10 | Pardon of Captain Caleb, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: Approval of Mr Morgan’s action in his behalf, as detailed in his 753. | 358 |
| 248 | Same to same (No. 570) | May 17 | Claim against Mexico of captain and owners of American schooner Daylight, sunk off Tampico by Mexican gunboat Independencia: Position of Mexico, that the claimants should themselves seek redress, not assented to: Mexico held responsible for the damage, and a speedy settlement expected. | 358 |
| 249 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 773.) | Mar. 21 | Imprisonment at Minatitlan without trial of H. C. Walker on false accusation of stealing timber: No proofs brought against him; investigation asked and promised; correspondence and protest of Mr. Walker. | 360 |
| 250 | Same to same (No. 775) | Mar. 25 | Claim vs. Mexico of captain and owners of American schooner Daylight, sunk off Tampico by Mexican gunboat Independencia: Minister for Foreign Affairs holds that owners must present their claim to department of war and marine, and to courts, if dissatisfied, before diplomatic intervention can be admitted. | 362 |
| 251 | Same to same (No. 784) | Pardon of Captain Caleb, of American vessel Adriana, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: President of Mexico refuses to pardon Captain Caleb or commute his sentence; note from Minister of Foreign Affairs and report of Minister of Justice inclosed. | 363 | |
| 252 | Same to same (No. 820) | June 2 | Imprisonment at Minatitlan, without trial, of H. C. Walker on a false accusation of stealing lumber: minister for foreign affairs holds that as he has not been matriculated at foreign office as an American citizen, intervention of legation in his I behalf will not be admitted; the untenable position thought to have been abandoned by Mexico; it will be disregarded; no information as to status of case; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs and with H. C. Walker inclosed. | 366 |
| 253 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 595). | June 23 | Imprisonment of H. C. Walker at Minatitlan: Instructs Mr. Morgan to disregard the contention: that diplomatic intervention is barred because Mr. Walker is not matriculated at foreign office; United States declines to recognize this pretention; international right of a government to protect its citizens abroad cannot be abridged by a municipal statute. | 369 |
| 254 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 833). | June 26 | Claim vs. Mexico of owners of American schooner Daylight: Mr. Morgan protests against the position of Mexico that the claimants should seek redress through the department of war and marine and the courts; Mexico held responsible, and a speedy settlement expected. | 370 |
| 255 | Same to same (No. 843) | July 1 | Pardon of Captain Caleb, imprisoned at La Paz for smuggling: Captain Caleb has escaped from La Paz and has gone to San Franciso; letters from consuls at La Paz and Mazatlan. | 371 |
| 256 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Morgan (No. 603). | July 7 | Imprisonment of H. C. Walker at Minatitlan: Instructed to extend to him every attention consistent with justice and his American citizenship; letter from J. W. Coates, jr., inclosed. | 372 |
| 257 | Same to same (No. 609) | July 11 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Examination of report of original survey proves Morteritos Island to belong to United States; Sabinitos is Mexican territory; question arose from con fusion as to position of the island; instructed to confer with minister for foreign affairs and ask withdrawal of Mexican claim to jurisdiction over Morteritos Island; proposed convention to settle ownership of islands in Rio Grande will be considered when present dispute is adjusted. | 373 |
| 258 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Morgan (No. 629). | Aug. 8 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Incloses note from Mexican minister of June 12, stating Mexico’s right to Morteritos Island, and transmitting documents in proof. | 375 |
| 259 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 880). | Aug. 12 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Interview with minister for foreign affairs; position of United States stated; Mexico requested to cease claim to jurisdiction over island of Morteritos; convention to determine like disputes in future will be considered: a reply promised as to Morteritos. | 375 |
| 260 | Mr. H. H. Morgan to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 896). | Sept. 4 | Imprisonment of H. C. Walker at Minatitlan on charge of stealing lumber: Mexico again denies right of diplomatic intervention, owing to Mr. Walker’s not being matriculated as a United States citizen; correspondence with consular agent at Coatzacoalcos and minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 377 |
| 261 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. H. H. Morgan (No. 672.) | Oct. 16. | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Incloses note from Mexican minister renouncing Mexico’s claim to Island of Morteritos; gratification. | 379 |
correspondence with the legation of mexico at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 262 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. May 24. | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: It is reported that United States troops have been ordered to take possession of islands of Morteritos and Sabinos; states they have always belonged to Mexico; request that statu quo be maintained until an agreement is reached. | 380 |
| 263 | Same to same | June 2. | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Islands of Morteritos and Sabinos were on right of channel when dividing line between United States and Mexico was laid down and belonged to Mexico; although now on left bank, owing to change in channel, they are still held to be Mexican territory. | 380 |
| 265 | Same to same | June 12 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Morteritos was on right bank at time of boundary treaty, and was held to be Mexican territory; subsequently, owing to freshets, it became united to a neighboring island; American and Mexican owners made agreement whereby Mexicans held possession of whole island; Mexican owners finally driven out, owing to decree of an American court, holding that the islands belonged to Americans by accretion, incloses documents in support of Mexican claim to ownership; asks that Mexican authorities on island be not obstructed. | 381 |
| 266 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Romero. | July 10 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Reviews and refutes Mexico’s position; investigation of the original boundary survey shows that Morteritos Island belongs to the United States. | 393 |
| 267 | Mr. Romero to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Oct. 9 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Mexico will not insist upon its right over Morteritos, supposing it to be one of islands which belonged to United States by original survey; gratification at accord on the principle involved. | 396 |
| 268 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Romero. | Oct. 16 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Gratification at renunciation of Mexico’s claim to Morteritos. | 397 |
| 269 | Mr. Cayetano Romero to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Nov. 21 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: States that claim was not renounced to “certain islands,” as phrased in Department’s note of October 16, but to Morteritos Island. | 397 |
| 270 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Cayetano Romero. | Dec. 4 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Explains that phrase “certain islands” used by Department was not intended to prejudice any claim Mexico may have to jurisdiction, but referred to Morteritos; island of Sabinos held to belong to Mexico; boundary treaty of November 12, 1880, will, when ratified, afford basis for settlement of other disputed points. | 398 |
| 271 | Mr. Cayetano Romero to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Dec. 5 | Islands in Rio Grande claimed by Mexico: Expresses satisfaction at explanation of phrase “certain islands” used by Department in connection with renunciation by Mexico of claim to Morteritos Island; Sabinitos Island improperly called Sabinos. by Department. | 398 |
persia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 272 | Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 57). | 1884. Feb. 15 | Outrages perpetrated upon American missionaries at Hamadan by local authorities: Fines are imposed upon them and on persons selling to them, &c.; dragoman of legation visits Hamadan and procures redress; letter of missionary, complaining of treatment by authorities, inclosed. | 399 |
| 273 | Same to same (No. 73) | June 25 | Assault upon the minister’s carriage on the public road by the body-guard of the Shah’s harem: Foreign ministers alone are allowed to pass the harem on the road; an apology is made and the assailants punished. | 400 |
| 274 | Same to same (No. 82) | Aug. 19 | Missionary difficulties at Hamadan: American missionaries, who had come into possession of an American church as security for a debt, are ousted, and payment of the debt refused; schools also closed; dragoman of legation, by personal visit, obtains temporary fair treatment; on renewal of outrages on appeal to minister for foreign affairs a commissioner is sent to Hamadan, who orders payment of the debt and opening of the schools by the local authorities. | 402 |
Peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 75 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 51). | 1884. Jan. 9 | Political situation: Caceres maintains his position; rainy season will make him secure from attack; Iglesias’s authority extends only over places held by Chilian troops; election for deputies to be held January 13; civil party keeping aloof; a few of them would strengthen the Government; Chilians hold Lima, and other places are at war with Caceres in spite of declaration of peace; many debts of Government unpaid; delegates will be mostly Iglesias’s followers. | 403 |
| 276 | Same to same (No. 53) | Jan. 23 | Political situation: Question of recognition of the Iglesias Government; reports interview with Iglesias minister for foreign affairs; he desires recognition by United States; states that Great Britain and other European nations have expressed intention to recognize, and that United States should naturally take action before them; Mr. Phelps replies that conditions prescribed in President’s message of popular adherence to the Government do not get exist; Iglesias is supported by Chilian troops. | 404 |
| 277 | Same to same (No. 55) | Jan. 23 | Political situation: Reply of General Caceres to General Iglesias’s appeal to him to submit to his Government; he refuses unless terms of treaty with Chili coincide with his ideas of national honor; no suggestion of means of resistance to Chilian demands; General Caceres has been erected into a sort of national hero; his unopposed entry into Lima was possible on the withdrawal of the Chilians. | 406 |
| 278 | Same to same (No. 58) | Feb. 11 | Railroads and rolling-stock belonging to Americans in Peru: Seizures and arbitrary action of Peruvian Government in regard to Oroya and Chan cay roads; Mr. Phelps, by personal representation, secured rescinding of decrees of seizure and imposing fines; seizure of railroad and pier at Salaverry and Trujillo detailed; it is unjust as conditions have been complied with; Americans have large ruilroad interests in Peru. | 407 |
| 279 | Same to same (No. 61) | Feb. 13 | Political situation: Caceres’s commander takes Trujillo and Salaverry, defeating General Iglesias’s troops, which go over to enemy; rumor that Chilian troops are to march against Colonel Puga and General Caceres; elections for National Assembly without significance, the people holding aloof; the undertaking by Chilians to put down enemies of General Iglesias’s Government would be a confession of absence of Peruvian support. | 412 |
| 280 | Same to same (No. 68) | Mar. 5 | Political: Election of General Iglesias as Provisional President by National Assembly, and retention of his cabinet; answer to joint protest against debt articles of peace treaty with Chili not satisfactory; General Pierola to arrive on 8th instant; Assembly declared constitution of 1860 provisionally in force, excepting certain provisions; this removes some embarrassments of General Iglesias’s election. | 413 |
| 281 | Same to same (No. 71) | Mar. 10 | Debt provisions of peace treaty with Chili: Protest of the powers interested, declaring the articles of the treaty null as affecting their citiizens; note from French minister and reply of minister for foreign affairs, refusing to assent to the position, inclosed. | 413 |
| 282 | Same to same (No. 77) | Mar. 26 | Railroads belonging to Americans in Peru: Bill introduced in Assembly declaring contract for construction of Oroya Railroad forfeited; the contract has been several times recognized and has been complied with; instructions requested in event of forcible seizure where contracts are unquestionably valid. | 416 |
| 283 | Same to same (No. 78) | Apr. 2. | Political situation: Larger part of Peru in control of Caceres and bands of Montoneros; Assembly adjourned to meet in March, 1885; it conferred dictatorial powers on General Iglesias and continued its own existence; General Iglesias promises to regard personal security of citizens; incloses joint note of powers protesting against debt provisions of peace treaty and Peru’s reply. | 416 |
| 284 | Same to same (No. 81) | Apr. 2 | Railroads belonging to Americans in Peru: Renewed attempt to seize Trujillo Railroad; protest against on ground that courts of law should first decide question of failure to perform contract. | 418 |
| 285 | Same to same (No. 83) | Apr. 8 | Bolivia and Chili: Rupture of peace negotiations; Bolivia protests against continued Chilian occupation of Mollendo-Puno Railroad; commercial intercourse by this route with Bolivia broken up by seizure of steamers on Lake Titicaca by Chili; immediate withdrawal of Chilian troops from Peru not probable. | 418 |
| 286 | Same to same (No. 86) | April 11 | Bolivia and Chili: Truce signed; Chili recedes from demand for exclusive trade of Bolivia with Pacific through Arica, and right to construct railway from Antofagasta to interior of Bolivia; combinations to secure submission of Caceres fail, owing to further Chilian pretensions; Caceres furnished with funds as only force in Peru to protest against further spoliation by Chili. | 419 |
| 287 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Phelps (No. 44.) | April 23 | Railroads owned by Americans in Peru: Instructed to protest against any unlawful seizure by the Government, and to state that United States will not recognize validity of any act interferring with vested rights, unless after due process of law. | 419 |
| 288 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | April 29 | Recognition of Iglesias Government: On 24th instant Mr. Phelps presents credentials; German and Salvadorian ministers subsequently present their credentials; Mr. Gibbs, minister to Bolivia, presented as in charge of legation during Mr. Phelps’s temporary absence. | 420 |
| 289 | Mr. Gibbs to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 94.) | May 7 | Recognition of Iglesias Government: Mr. Phelps’s request for audience and reply of minister for foreign affairs, and Mr. Phelps’s address and President Iglesias’s reply inclosed. | 420 |
| 290 | Same to same (No. 95) | May 7 | Recognition of Iglesias’ government: France and Argentine Republic have recognized the Government; all powers of importance have now recognized it. | 422 |
| 291 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Gibbs (No. 1). | May 19 | Bolivia: Instructed as minister to Bolivia to omit no discreet effort to secure to that country any; benefits that may flow from recognition of General Iglesias’ government. | 422 |
| 292 | Same to same (No. 3) | May 19 | Railroad contracts belonging to Americans declared forfeited by Peru extrajudicially: United States will not recognize as valid decrees interfering with contract rights of American citizens where Peru is a party. | 422 |
| 293 | Same to same (No. 4) | May 19 | Claims and rights of United States citizens vs. Peru: Negotiation for settlement of, hoped for now that General Iglesias’ government has been recognized. | 423 |
| 294 | Mr. Gibbs to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 100). | May 21 | Political situation: Decrees issued against political opponents of the Government and against the press; wretched financial condition of Government; shifts to secure revenue; desertions of Government troops frequent; Caceres’ forces occupy many places; gradual withdrawal of Chilian troops. | 423 |
| 295 | Same to same (No. 117) | July 9 | Political: Decree of General Iglesias calling for new election for President, Vice-President, senators, and deputies; this action caused by demands of General Caceres with which General Iglesias thinks it prudent to comply on departure of Chilians; correspondence held between member of General Iglesias’ cabinet and General Caceres: the latter agrees to lay down arms if a new cabinet shall be formed which shall choose a new President; evacuation by Chilians to be completed by end of July. | 424 |
| 296 | Mr. Phelps to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 129). | Aug. 20 | Political situation: Leaders of civil party banished from Lima; General Caceres occupies most of Peru and is encamped within 8 miles of Lima; attack looked for daily; proposition made to General Caceres to name prefects of departments to be appointed by General Iglesias, and that General Iglesias shall not be candidate for election to Presidency; Caceres declining the proposals loses him adherents in Lima; delay of attack on Lima favorable to Covernment. | 427 |
| 297 | Same to same (No. 132) | Sept. 2 | Political situation: Attack of General Caceres upon Lima and his repulse; detailed account; his forces disorganized; he retreats to Arequipa; protracted civil war probable; General Pierola’s influence thought to have aided General Iglesias; fines and imprisonment of Caceres’ adherents not likely to conduce to permanent government; country around Lima orderly; stagnation everywhere. | 428 |
| 298 | Same to same (No. 136) | Sept. 10 | Political situation: Defeat of General Caceres has strengthened the Government; Government holds lea and has closed Mollendo to shipping; rigid scrutiny of telegrams and censorship of press; troops dispatched to north. | 430 |
| 299 | Same to same (No. 138) | Sept. 17 | Political situation: Censorship of press prevents publication of military movements; Mollendo under paper blockade; Lima quiet, but industries prostrated. | 430 |
| 300 | Same to same (No. 139) | Sept. 24 | Political situation: General Caceres has issued a proclamation declaring that he will continue war against General Iglesias; Lima quiet, but confidence not increasing. | 431 |
| 301 | Same to same (No. 145) | Oct. 1 | Political situation: Caceres’ officer at Trujillo making preparations to resist an attack by Government troops; the inhabitants assist him, fearing levying of military fines by Government; fines levied by Government troops at lea; General Caceres enthusiastically received by troops at Arequipa. | 431 |
| 302 | Same to same (No. 148) | Oct. 6 | Murder of Owen Young, an American, by a Peruvian soldier near Pacasmayo: The American I flag was flying from his house at the time; punishment of the murderer demanded; letter from consul at Pacasmayo, giving facts, and note to minister for foreign affairs included | 432 |
| 303 | Same to same (No. 149) | Oct. 9 | Political situation: News soon expected of Government’s attack upon Trujillo; new Cacerist prefect, popular with the people, chosen; accounts of pillage from all Quarters: Lima quiet. | 433 |
| 304 | Same to same (No. 154) | Oct. 22 | Political situation: Trujillo captured by Government troops; the city given up to pillage; the Government extending its authority, but not its popularity; heavy military fines imposed; rumored peace commission sent. General Caceres | 433 |
| 305 | Same to same (No. 165) | Oct 29 | Murder of Owen Young, an American, by a Peruvian soldier, near Pacasmayo; minister for foreign affairs promises prompt investigation; affidavits of witnesses of the murder inclosed. | 434 |
| 306 | Same to same (No. 175) | Nov. 17 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: No apparent effort made to apprehend the murderer, who is now in the army; note to minister for foreign urging action inclosed. | 435 |
| 307 | Same to same (No. 181) | Dec. 1 | Murder of Owen Young by a Peruvian soldier: Minister for foreign affairs states that investigation has been ordered; notes inclosed. | 436 |
portugal.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 308 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 103). | 1883. Dec. 22 | Railway concession granted by Portugal to Edward McMurdo, an American, to construct railroad from Lourenco Marques, Mozambique, to Pretoria, in the Transvaal: Terms of concession stated. | 437 |
| 309 | Same to same (No. 105) | Dec. 29 | Education in Portugal: Report upon its system and expenditures; higher education better provided for than elementary. | 438 |
| 310 | Same to same (No. 107) | 1884. Jan. 5 | Political: King’s speech at opening of Cortes inclosed: deficit in the budget to be met by a loan. | 441 |
| 311 | Same to same (No. 117) | Mar. 5 | Financial condition of Portugal: Statistics of receipts and expenditures; public debt equal per capita to that of Great Britain; Government credit good. | 443 |
| 312 | Same to same (No. 130) | Apr. 29 | Constitutional reforms: Proposition to remodel the House of Peers by limiting its members, two-thirds to be appointed by King, one-third elected by people; hereditary principle to be abolished; suffrage to be extended; next Cortes will take action. | 447 |
| 313 | Same to same (No. 143) | June 20 | Cable concession granted to the “American, British, and Continental Cable Company, Limited,” to lay cable from Portugal to the Azores, connecting with Great Britain, France, Spain, and United States; landing in American territory would violate principle that a cable monopoly is not allowed in United States. | 448 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 314 | Mr. Wurts to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 121.) | 1884. May 12 | Loan of £15,000,000 at 5 per cent.: Its popularity exceeded public expectations; principally taken in Germany, and Holland; France took little, England none; its object railway building in Siberia; confidence in Russian finance restored. | 449 |
| 315 | Same to same (No. 127) | May 22 | Railroad employés in Russia ordered to become Russian citizens or leave the service and lose right to pension: British and German ambassadors have been unable to mitigate order, it being a domestic regulation; several Americans have asked if, after becoming Russian subjects, they could be naturalized in United States subsequently; Mr. Wurts declines to give advice. | 450 |
| 316 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wurts (No. 103). | June 20 | Naturalization in United States of citizens of other countries who had formerly been American citizens permissible: United States recognizes right of expatriation inherent in individual; he can thereafter acquire American citizenship in same manner as any other alien. | 451 |
siam.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 317 | Mr. Halderman to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 71). | 1883. Dec. 11 | Embassy (Siamese) en route for United States; incloses correspondence with the foreign office on the subject. | 451 |
| 318 | Same to same (No. 74) | 1884. Jan. 8 | Visit to Chantabun, an important Siamese port on Gulf of Siam; description of the country and its products; French influence seeking to establish a line of steamships from Bangkok via Chantabun to Saigon. | 452 |
| 319 | Same to same (No. 84) | Feb. 23 | Mission schools and hospitals at Lakon: Permission requested for Presbyterian mission at Cheng Mai to establish a station there to teach Christianity, with safe conduct and protection to missionaries: correspondence inclosed. | 453 |
| 320 | Same to same (No. 91) | Apr. 9 | Missionary schools and hospitals at Lakon: King promises that commissioner at Lakon shall be instructed to obtain the desired protection; state scholars are to be sent to America to be educated. | 454 |
| 321 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Halderman (No. 45). | Apr. 29 | Embassy (Siamese) to United States: The President has directed all Departments of Government to extend all possible courtesy to the visiting embassy. | 454 |
| 322 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Halderman (No. 47). | May 31 | Embassy (Siamese) to United States: Reception by President; courtesies extended to embassy during its sojourn in United States. | 455 |
| 323 | Mr. Halderman to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 99). | June 14 | Vladivostock, Siberia: Description of the place, its people, their vocations, &c.; does not recommend Americans to locate there. | 456 |
| 324 | Same to same (No. 103) | July 16 | Embassy (Siamese): Appreciation expressed by them for their cordial reception in the United States; incloses letter of Siamese minister at Washington. | 457 |
| 325 | Same to same (No. 109) | Aug. 1 | Present from the Rajah of Tuluban to the Government of the United States of a gold-mounted kris and two gold-mounted spears, of Malay manufacture; the Rajah formerly the recipient of a gold medal and rifle from United States in recognition of his aid to shipwrecked Americans. | 458 |
| 326 | Same to same (No. 110) | Aug. 9 | Presents from Rajah of Tuluban to United States: Kris and spears presented have been shipped to America; letter from Mr. Halderman to President inclosed. | 459 |
| 327 | Same to same (No. 114) | Sept. 3 | Presentation by Siam to United States of legation premises at Bangkok; description of premises given; appreciation has been expressed to King; incloses note of King’s secretary making the presentation. | 460 |
| 328 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Halderman (No. 57). | Sept. 11 | Embassy (Siamese) to United States: Gratificacation at appreciation by embassy of their treatment in America; United States always glad to testify good will to governments desiring to become acquainted with this country. | 461 |
| 329 | Mr. Halderman to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 118). | Sept. 15 | Mission schools and hospitals at Lakon: Royal edict promised by King, granting protection to missionaries, has not yet been issued; missionary rights should be protected by treaty; incloses correspondence with King’s secretary. | 461 |
| 330 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Halderman (No. 62). | Sept. 30 | Presents from the Rajah of Tuluban to United States of gold-mounted kris and spears: President gratified at evidence of friendliness on the part of Rajah. | 463 |
| 331 | Same to same (No. 68) | Oct. 24 | Presentation by Siam of legation premises in Bangkok to United States: Expresses gratification of President at generous action of King. | 463 |
correspondence with the legation of siam at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 332 | The King to the President | 1883. July 16 | Credentials of Prince Krom Mun Nares as Siamese minister to United States. | 463 |
| 333 | Prince Krom Mun Nares to the President | 1884. May 6 | Speech of Prince Krom Mun Nares on the occasion of his presentation of credentials as minister of Siam. | 464 |
| 334 | The President to Prince Krom Mun Nares. | May 6 | Credentials of Prince Nares: Reply of President to Prince Nares’ address at his presentation. | 465 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 335 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 121) | 1883. Dec. 15 | Slavery in Cuba: Meeting of Spanish Abolition Society; law of 1880, providing for gradual manumission of slaves and their better protection not carried out; unconditional abolition aimed at; lair prospect of success; financial condition of Cuba and Spain would not permit of money compensation; concessions to be made by removing commercial burdens of Cuba; slaves have ceased to be valuable to their owners. | 466 |
| 336 | Same to same (No. 126) | Dec. 20 | Citizenship status of Peter Lucas, born in Spain before his father’s naturalization: His father served over twenty-one years in the United States Army, and afterwards became naturalized; the boy has never been out of Spain; asks if he is entitled to a passport at his majority. | 467 |
| 337 | Same to same (No. 128) | Dec. 22 | Cattle tax collected by Spanish consul at Key West, on shipments to Cuba and Porto Rico. Is informed that Spain will return amount exacted. | 468 |
| 338 | Same to same (No. 131) | Dec. 27 | Discriminating duties: Revocation of fifth article of royal decree of March 12, 1867; merchandise imported from United States into Cuba under Spanish flag, will pay same duties as same character of merchandise imported under other foreign flags; incloses royal decree; minister of state promises speedy adjustment of commercial relations with United States. | 468 |
| 339 | Same to same (No. 132) | Dec. 29 | Slavery in Cuba: Official report shows that there are now 99,566 slaves in Cuba as against 385,356 in 1868, before enactment of the Moret emancipation law. | 470 |
| 340 | Same to same (No. 134) | Jan. 3 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: The differential flag duties on goods from United States to Antilles to be abandoned: restoration of the Cuban market to Florida fishermen; settlement of question of consular tonnage fees collected in United States ports; removal by United States of extra 10 per cent, ad valorem duty on cargoes from the Antilles under Spanish flag, imposed in retaliation of Spanish differential flag duty; agreement to take effect March 1 next. | 471 |
| 341 | Same to same (No. 135) | Jan. 4 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Fifth article provides for removal of all discriminating or extra duties; article six framed to meet difficulties arising from export tax in Cuba and Porto Rico, to correct alleged frauds on Spanish treasury by exporters of sugar and tobacco; United States collectors of customs to furnish Spanish consuls with certificates of cargoes of sugar and tobacco brought from the Antilles. | 472 |
| 342 | Same to same (No. 142) | Jan. 15 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Consular tonnage fees were prescribed by a law of the Cortes, and legislative authority required to give validity to the stipulation of article 3 abolishing them; incloses royal decree asking approbation of Cortes; suggests President’s proclamation suspending 10 per cent, ad valorem duties be delayed until measure passes Cortes. | 472 |
| 343 | Same to same (No. 155) | Jan. 23 | Consular tariff of Spain: Spain has ordered return of cattle tax levied by consul at Key West in excess of 10 per cent.; this excess levied by a misapprehension of regulations; tonnage tax should be entirely abolished; considers it impolitic to press for abolition until concession of article 3 of commercial agreement is obtained from Cortes; history of tonnage tax; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 474 |
| 344 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Foster (No. 126). | Jan. 31 | Commercial relations with Cuba and Porto Rico: President’s proclamation suspending additional 10 per cent, duty on products from the Antilles brought in Spanish vessels will be prepared for signature; the present regarded as a propitious time for the consideration of a commercial treaty for enlarging West Indian trade; correspondence on the subject has been sent to Congress. | 476 |
| 345 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 168). | Feb. 14 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: New agreement entered into with the minister of state in which articles requiring consent of Cortes are omitted; memorandum filed with minister for foreign affairs inclosed; it states that omission of articles 5 and 8 of the former agreement not to be understood as disapproval of negotiations for a commercial treaty affecting Cuba and Porto Rico, which will be proceeded with. | 477 |
| 346 | Same to same (No. 170) | Feb. 15 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Royal decree embodying text of new agreement and putting it in force published. | 479 |
| 347 | Same to same (No. 184) | Mar. 3 | Cuban tariff: Inequality of, as compared with duties collected in Spain; depressing influence of this upon Cuban industries; article on economical condition of Cuba by Senor Portuondo, Cuban Deputy in Cortes, inclosed. | 480 |
| 348 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Foster (No. 140). | Mar. 12 | Passport regulations in Cuba: Annoyance inflicted upon American visitors owing to failure through ignorance to provide themselves with passports and hindrances in obtaining the necessary visa; instructed to obtain cessation of annoyances and injuries by equitable application of the Spanish passport regulations. | 482 |
| 349 | Same to same (No. 141.) | Mar. 13 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: The new agreement, omitting articles 5 and 8 of the former, approved; tonnage duties in Cuba and Porto Rico higher than those in United States ports; omission of articles not to be construed as an admission that an equalization of tariffs of United States and Cuba and Porto Rico is no longer desirable. | 483 |
| 350 | Same to same (No. 144) | Mar. 17 | Discriminating duties: Incloses circular of Treasury declaring suspension of discrimination duties on importations in Spanish vessels from Cuba and Porto Rico, with President’s proclamation ordering such suspension so long as the products of United States are likewise exempt from discriminating duties. | 484 |
| 351 | Same to same (No. 145) | Mar. 21 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Misapprehension of Spanish consul at Baltimore in requesting of collector of customs periodical certificates of cargoes of sugar, molasses, and tobacco imported at Baltimore; agreement provides for information in answer to specific requests only; general statements cannot be furnished; incloses correspondence with Treasury Department. | 485 |
| 352 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 199). | April 1 | Passport regulations in Cuba: Spain has been asked to execute its passport regulations so as to relieve United States citizens visiting the island of unnecessary annoyance. | 486 |
| 353 | Same to same (No. 200) | April 2 | Embargoed estates in Cuba: Minister of state states delay in settling the claims necessary; incloses note. | 487 |
| 354 | Same to same (No. 201) | April 4 | Consular Tariff of Spain: Commission has been appointed to revise it: opportunity taken to protest against tonnage dues and ask their abrogation; other representatives will send similar notes; incloses exposition of ministry of state, royal decree, and Mr. Foster’s note. | 488 |
| 355 | Mr. Reed to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 247). | April 8 | Passport regulations in Cuba: Minister of state states that complaints of United States have been referred to minister of ultramar. | 490 |
| 356 | Same to same (No. 249) | April 16 | Customs regulations of Spain: Proposed reform of; commission now engaged on their revision; new regulations will take effect by royal decree and not require approval of Cortes. “Bases” agreed upon inclosed; moiety system of fines recommended to be abolished. | 491 |
| 357 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Reed (No. 163.) | April 17 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Request of Spanish consul at Baltimore for lists of all vessels arriving from Cuba with sugar, molasses, and tobacco; incloses note to Spanish minister, holding that general lists cannot be required under agreement. | 492 |
| 358 | Same to same (No. 165) | April 24 | Consular Tariff of Spain: Hopes expressed of their abolishment by action of tariff revision commission; instructed to manifest interest of United States in subject on proper occasion. | |
| 359 | Same to same (No. 167) | Apr. 30 | Neutrality: Violation of, by filibustering expedition against Cuba of Carlos Agüero; Agüero arrested at Key West, but afterwards discharged on account of insufficient proofs; afterwards learned that he was organizing an expedition against Cuba; details elaborate action of Departments of War, Navy, and Justice in frustrating the expedition; war vessels Swatara and Vandalia ordered to Cuban waters to intercept expedition. | 493 |
| 360 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 233). | July 28 | Cuba and Porto Rico: Law passed giving power to ministry to improve economical and commercial condition of; expenses of public service to be reduced; burdens on Cuban budget to be transferred to that of Peninsula; reduction of export duty on sugar; Spanish tariff to encourage Cuban products; rail road construction to be encouraged: mortgage law to be amended. | 496 |
| 361 | Same to same (No. 251) | Aug. 23 | Cuba: Its depressed condition; inflation of currency of Spanish Bank of Havana; suspension of redemption; heavy depreciation in values; advantage taken by the bank to buy in its own paper, making an alleged profit of $10,000,000; extracts from El Imparcial on colonial reforms inclosed. | 498 |
| 362 | Same to same (No. 264) | Sept. 16 | Consular tariff of Spain: Cattle tax collected by Spanish consul at Key West; incloses note to minister for foreign affairs, urging return of same. | 500 |
| 363 | Same to same (No. 273) | Oct. 8 | Consular tariff of Spain: Cattle tax collected by Spanish consul at Key West; orders have been sent to consul asking information, with a view to returning the tax to persons interested; note of minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 501 |
correspondence with the legation of spain at washington.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 364 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Mar. 17 | Neutrality: Violation of, by Cuban revolutionists at Key West; threats of attacking Cuba and waging war by aid of dynamite; sympathy with revolutionists expressed by people and officials at Key West; invokes aid of Attorney-General. | 502 |
| 365 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Mar. 21 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Request of Spanish consul at Baltimore of collector to furnish full lists of cargoes of sugar, tobacco, and molasses from Cuba; agreement did not contemplate furnishing general lists, but specific information where needed; United States cannot undertake to give general information. | 503 |
| 366 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Mar. 25 | Commercial agreement for Cuba and Porto Rico: Request of Spanish consul of collector at Baltimore to furnish full lists of cargoes of sugar, tobacco, and molasses from Cuba; excess of zeal on part of Spanish consul will be prevented. | 504 |
| 367 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Mar. 26 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, at Key West through collector of customs joining in demonstration hostile to Spain, on occasion of release of Cuban filibuster Agüero; proper departments have been advised. | 504 |
| 368 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Mar. 27 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by projected expedition by Carlos Aqüero against Cuba from Key West; desires it may be prevented. | 504 |
| 369 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Mar. 29 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by expedition by Carlos Aqüero against Cuba from Key West; Secretary of Treasury and Attorney-General will investigate and take proper preventive measures. | 505 |
| 370 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Apr. 10 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban refugees at Key West; attempt upon life of Spanish consul feared; desires measures taken for his protection. | 505 |
| 371 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Apr. 11 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban refugees at Key West; threats against life of Spanish consul; agent of Department of Justice will investigate and take measures for his protection and enforcement of neutrality laws. | 506 |
| 372 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Apr. 12 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban refugees at Key West; thanks for measures taken for protection of Spanish consul. | 506 |
| 373 | Same to same | Apr. 14 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban refugees at Key West; reiterates thanks for prompt, measures to protest. Spanish Consul. | 507 |
| 374 | Same to same | Apr. 14 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against peace of Cuba; Spanish consul at New Orleans reports that an expedition will soon set out from the Gulf. | 507 |
| 375 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Apr. 15 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, by Cuban refugees at Key West; one Mayol, stated by governor-general of Cuba to be intended assassin of Spanish consul, was arrested on his arrival at Key West and bound over for one month to keep the peace, pending receipt of evidence. | 507 |
| 376 | Same to same | Apr. 16 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through departure of an expedition against Cuba from New Orleans; investigation will be made, and, if statements verified, expedition will be prevented. | 508 |
| 377 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Apr. 18 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against peace of Cuba; states that steamer Crawford has been purchased by filibusters; asks that her transfer be prevented, and that shipment of arms and explosives from New York and Key West for use of expeditions against Cuba be also prevented. | 508 |
| 378 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Apr. 18 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against peace of Cuba; laws against shipment of dangeraus explosives not con fined to any one nation; incloses circular of Attorney-General, under which specific overt acts can be prevented; regret if United States laws are not considered adequate. | 509 |
| 379 | Same to same | Apr. 19 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against peace of Cuba; complaints of purchase of Crawford by filibusters and shipment of explosives to Cubareferred to Attorney-General. | 510 |
| 380 | Same to same | Apr. 22 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against peace of Cuba; on receipt of specific information Attorney-General will take measures to suppress manufacture of explosives for Cuban filibusters. | 510 |
| 381 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against peace of Cuba; authorities at New York, Mobile, Key West, and New Orleans instructed to check filibustering operations; steamer Crawford withdrawn from sale at Mobile. | 510 |
| 382 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Apr. 30 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expeditions against Cuba; Spanish consuls at New Orleans, Savannah, and Baltimore report expeditions fitting out at those places against Cuba: requests investigation and action. | 511 |
| 383 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Apr. 30 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expeditions against Cuba; Secretary of Treasury and Attorney-General informed of alleged plots at Savannah, New Orleans, and Baltimore. | 511 |
| 384 | Same to same | May 2 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expeditions against Cuba; difficulty in investigation of alleged plots owing to inadequate information and lack of cooperation of Spanish consuls. | 511 |
| 385 | Same to same | May 2 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through expedition againt Cuba; schooner Winfield reported stolen; found adrift; the collectors at New Orleans, Baltimore, and Savannah ordered to sustain neutrality laws. | 512 |
| 386 | Same to same | May 10 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; special agent at Key West reports that Castro left for neighboring key with a few men; revenue cutter Dix sent to intercept him, followed by naval detachment. | 512 |
| 387 | Same to same | May 16 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, at Key West; Cubans threaten Spanish consul with mob violence; consul declined protection in custom-house; War and Navy Departments “will employ means to protect him. | 513 |
| 388 | Same to same | May 17 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, at Key West; report of intended mob violence against Spanish consul exaggerated; consul fears assassination, but declines a guard; minister’s opinion as to guard desired. | 513 |
| 389 | Same to same | May 17 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; district attorney at New York desires to communicate direct with Spanish consul-general as to manufacture of dynamite for filibusters. | 514 |
| 390 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | May 19 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; Spanish consul at Key West must decide for himself whether a guard is necessary; thinks that public expression of unfriendly sentiments towards Spain by newspapers and speech should be prevented. | 514 |
| 391 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | June 2 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; naval commander, at Key West ready to respond to call of Spanish consul; United States Executive cannot take cognizance of threats, which are subject to judicial action only. | 515 |
| 392 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | June 2 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; Spanish consul at Key West has been ordered to put himself under protection of United States authorities in case of necessity; Cubans in Key West are attempting to make’ Spanish consul’s residence there intolerable. | 516 |
| 393 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | June 14 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; no efforts will be spared to maintain neutrality laws. | 516 |
| 394 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | July 12 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; information of collection of arms, munitions, and dynamite near Savannah, New Orleans, Mobile, Florida Keys, and Turk’s Island for transportation to Cuba; asks that the deposits be discovered. | 517 |
| 395 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | July 14 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; rumors of deposits of arms, for transportation to Cuba, near Savannah, New Orleans, Mobile, and Florida Keys, lack definiteness; Turk’s Islands out of United States jurisdiction; United States has taken all proper measures to prevent violation of neutrality. | 517 |
| 396 | Same to same | July 14 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; asks if it is desired that United States steamer Galena remain at Key West; all reported quiet. | 518 |
| 397 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | July 14 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; has no objections to withdrawal of United States steamer Galena from Key West; thanks for suppression of filibustering expeditions. | 518 |
| 398 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | July 24 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba: report of district attorney at Key West in regard to forfeiture of schooner Shavers and conviction of Diaz, Berry, and Alphonzo, Cuban filibusters. | 519 |
| 399 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | July 31 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; thanks for action against schooner Shavers and filibusters Diaz, Berry, and Alphonzo, at Key West. | 520 |
| 400 | Mr. Valera to Mr. Hunter | Oct. 7 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; information that certain Cuban insurgents are publicly conspiring in New York against Cuba and intend to make a manifestation against Spain on 10th instant; asks that it be prevented. | 520 |
| 401 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Valera. | Oct. 9 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; manifestation against Spain, at New York, will be checked if it should be a breach of the peace. | 521 |
| 402 | Same to same | Oct. 29 | Neutrality of United States: Violation of, through attempts against Cuba; district attorney at Key West reports no attempts to violate neutrality since conviction of persons assisting the Agüero expedition. | 521 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 403 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 25). | 1883. Nov. 8 | Celebration of the anniversary of the victory and death of Gustavus Adolphusat Lützen: Display of the legation flag; its appreciation. | 522 |
| 404 | Same to same (No. 29) | Nov. 30 | Steamship communication (direct) between Sweden and United States: New line; steamers will sail monthly from Gothenburg to New York; large trade likely in wheat and pork from America, and iron from Sweden; large emigration from Sweden; importance of the commerce between the two countries. | 523 |
| 405 | Same to same (No. 35) | Dec. 26 | Steamship communication between Sweden and United States: Steamers of Direct Swedish Steamship Line will sail from Stockholm to New York and Boston; description of the vessels, which are owned in England; corn, flour, agricultural machinery, and fruits can be advantageously imported from United States. | 526 |
| 406 | Same to same (No. 65) | 1884. May 3 | Steamship communication (direct) between United States and Sweden: Leipzig, the pioneer steamship of the new line, sailed for New York May 1, from Gothenburg. | 528 |
| 407 | Same to same (No. 72) | May 31 | Steamship communication (direct) between Sweden and United States: Departure of pioneer vessel of “Direct Swedish Steamship Line;” description of passengers and cargo; American merchants should take advantage of facilities offered for direct trade. | 528 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 408 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 126). | 1884. Mar. 25 | Expulsion of anarchists from Switzerland: Three Germans and a Bohemian expelled for plotting against the public safety of Germany and Austria. | 529 |
| 409 | Same to same (No. 137) | April 18 | Patrimonies and legacies left in Switzerland to American citizens of Swiss birth: Numerous requests for good offices of the legation; legation declines to act officially, but vice-consul-general has attended to such matters; unless Swiss law of expatriation is complied with local authorities not willing to surrender property or legacies; suggests that requirements of Swiss law be made public in United States. | 530 |
| 410 | Same to same (No. 139) | April 22 | Constitutional provision in Switzerland by which the people can vote directly upon laws passed by the Assembly if 30,000 persons demand it; since the adoption of the revised constitution in 1874 the referendum has been ten times’ adopted; the action of the people has been conservative; this a pure democracy. | 531 |
| 411 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Cramer (No. 95). | July 3 | Property left in Switzerland to naturalized Americans of Swiss birth: Difficulties in collecting such claims show the need of a proper naturalization treaty; attention called to instruction of October 19, 1882; requirements of Swiss law relative to naturalization have been given to the press. | 532 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 412 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 303). | 1883. Dec. 15 | Assault upon Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp, American missionaries, by Kurds, near Bitlis: The assailant was identified, but subsequently released; Turkey evinces no intention to punish the assailant; incloses letter from Mr. Knapp relative to identity of assailant and correspondence with minister for foreign affairs. | 532 |
| 413 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 148). | 1884. Jan. 17 | Assault upon Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp, near Bitlis: United States regards the case made out and identification of principal assailant complete; aggrieved parties have fullest right to justice; no further instructions needed, but case should be pressed to speedy conclusion. | 535 |
| 414 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 315). | Jan. 24 | Naturalized American Jews residing in Jerusalem: Minister for foreign affairs states that certain Russian Jews have unlawfully claimed American citizenship; Mr. Wallace replies that if naturalized Americans they are entitled to protection, and United States consul has been so instructed; correspondence inclosed. | 535 |
| 415 | Same to same (No. 317) | Jan. 25 | Claims for indemnity growing out of assault upon Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp, near Bitlis: Case reviewed; £1,500 claimed for Mr. Knapp and £2,000 for Mr. Reynolds; note to minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 537 |
| 416 | Same to same (No. 318) | Jan. 26 | Registration of American citizens in Turkey by Turkish authorities: Turkey desires to register all foreigners; evident design to take jurisdiction of validity of naturalization of American citizens of foreign birth in Turkey; Mr. Wallace consents to the registration provided no question is raised as to validity of citizenship; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs inclosed | 539 |
| 417 | Same to same (No. 322) | Feb. 6 | Attack upon Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp by Kurds, near Bitlis: Minister for foreign affairs’ note inclosed; it merely repeats assurances of former notes; no reply to demand for indemnity; recall of governor of Betlis said to be decided upon, but not put into effect. | 542 |
| 418 | Same to same (No. 327) | Feb. 14 | Citizenship status of Jews resident in Jerusalem claiming to be American citizens: Instruction to consul-general as to action to be taken by consul at Jerusalem; he has been directed to investigate cases and protect bona fide citizens. | 543 |
| 419 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 153). | 1884. Feb. 23 | Claim of money indemnity for assault upon Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp: United States reluctantly compelled to resort to money indemnity owing to denial of justice by Porte. | 544 |
| 420 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 337). | Feb. 28 | Claim of Dr. Maurice Pflaum vs. Turkey for imprisonment in charge of battery of a sergeant: Porte refuses pecuniary indemnity, and claims that Turkish tribunal at Axos had right to try and convict in absence of consular delegate; Mr. Wallace replies, controverting this position as in contravention of treaty rights; correspondence inclosed. | 544 |
| 421 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 157). | Feb. 29 | Registration of American citizens in Turkey by Turkish officials: No obligation on part of United States to make a registry of its citizens abroad; failure to register not to bar proof of citizenship; Mr. Wallace’s conditions on which lists shall be furnished to Porte, implying responsibility on part of United States officers to perfect lists, and that consular certificates shall be conclusive proof of citizenship, not approved; instructed to remodel his proposition to minister for foreign affairs. | 546 |
| 422 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 340). | Mar. 1 | Claim for indemnity of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp, attacked by Kurds, near Bitlis: Refusal of minister for foreign affairs to consider question of indemnity; his note inclosed. | 548 |
| 423 | Same to same (No. 350) | Mar. 12 | Citizenship status of Jews resident at Jerusalem claiming to be American citizens: Turkey disclaims intention of contesting the validity of their naturalization, but desires to discover their true status,: correspondence inclosed. | 549 |
| 424 | Same to same (No. 353) | Mar. 22 | Claim of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp vs. Turkey for assault near Bitlis: Turkey shows no intention to punish Moussa Bey, the principal assailant; note from foreign office promising justice inclosed. | 550 |
| 425 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 162). | Mar. 25 | Citizenship of Jews resident in Palestine claiming to be naturalized Americans: Naturalized citizens will be protected; persons who have declared intention to become United States citizens held not to have renounced their original allegiance, but to have a quasi right to protection against claim of third power to their allegiance; no one can be naturalized outside of American jurisdiction. | 551 |
| 426 | Same to same (No. 168) | Mar. 26 | Claim of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp vs. Turkey for assault: United States does not consider that court at Bitlis has done its duty; this denial of justice is subject to redress through diplomatic channel. | 552 |
| 427 | Same to same (No. 169) | Mar. 27 | Medicine: Practice forbidden in Turkey to graduates of the American College at Beirut; same treatment desired for them as enjoyed by practitioners of other countries resident in Turkey; college at Beirut desires charter, with power to grant degrees in medicine and surgery, or certificate from Government giving validity to their diplomas; instructed to obtain this concession; dispatches from consul at Beirut and consul-general at Constantinople inclosed. | 553 |
| 428 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 357). | Mar. 28 | Registration of American citizens in Turkey by Turkish officials: Has withdrawn his note to Porte prescribing conditions on which United States consuls will furnish lists in deference to Department’s 157. | 556 |
| 429 | Same to same (No. 358) | Mar. 28 | Petroleum storage concession: Efforts to secure for Americans a compromise on equality with Russians; incloses identic note addressed to minister for foreign affairs by Russian minister and Mr. Wallace; circumstances favorable to success. | 557 |
| 430 | Same to same (No. 362) | Apr. 4 | Claim of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp vs. Turkey for assault near Bitlis: Governor of Bitlis has been dismissed; this action probably too late to secure punishment of Moussa Bey, the assailant; incloses letter from Mr. Knapp stating that Moussa Bey was released by authorities, after identification, through bribery. | 558 |
| 431 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 174). | Apr. 8 | Citizenship status of Jews resident in Jerusalem and claiming to be American citizens: No necessity for discussing contention of Turkey that no change of allegiance is made unless persons have been resident in country of their allegiance; rights which persons may have acquired who have expressed intention to change allegiance for United States citizen shin reserved. | 560 |
| 432 | Mr. Wallace to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 374). | Apr. 16 | Medicine: Practice forbidden in Turkey to graduates of American College at Beirut; prospect of gaining a concession recognizing right of persons holding medical diplomas of the college to practice not encouraging; gives reasons; Sultan’s interest will be enlisted; American colleges receive as generous treatment as those of other nationalities in Turkey. | 561 |
| 433 | Same to same (No. 378) | Apr. 21 | Petroleum storage concession: Minister for foreign affairs in favor of lessening the charges at present collected to 70 paras a case; council of ministers will decide the matter; minister of interior favorable; note from minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 562 |
| 434 | Same to same (No. 381) | Apr. 25 | Claim of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp vs. Turkey, growing out of assault: Minister for foreign affairs states strenuous efforts are being made to arrest Moussa Bey, the assailant; British vice-consul at Van states that he was found, but allowed to escape. | 563 |
| 435 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 388). | May 14 | Claim of Dr. Maurice Pflaum vs. Turkey for imprisonment in violation of treaty: Note from minister for foreign affairs refusing to take further action inclosed. | 564 |
| 436 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Wallace (No. 192). | May 20 | Claim of Messrs. Reynolds and Knapp vs. Turkey for assault: Nothing further to be done in face of assurances of justice being done but await result; information from British vice-consul of events at Bitlis desirable; such courtesy highly appreciated. | 565 |
| 437 | Same to same (No. 196) | May 28 | Bibles of American Bible Society: Restrictions imposed upon their sale in Turkey; if law allows sale of Holy Scriptures, rights of American venders should be protected in every way. | 565 |
| 438 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 396). | June 4 | Commercial treaty of 1862: Turkey holds it will cease to exist on June 5; Mr. Heap replies that United States does not consider the treaty ended, but if Turkey persists in the denunciation United States falls back on treaty of 1830, which remains in full force; correspondence with minister for foreign affairs inclosed. | 566 |
| 439 | Same to same (No. 402) | June 19 | Bibles of American Bible Society: Restrictions imposed upon their sale in Turkey; complaint brought to attention of Porte; question in fair way of adjustment, but time necessary for orders to reach provincial authorities; difficulties of sale come less from Mohammedan than from Christian sects. | 567 |
| 440 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Heap (No. 207). | June 30 | Claim of Dr. Maurice Pflaum vs. Turkey for imprisonment by Turkish authorities; no objection to awaiting examination of case by minister of justice; if Porte finds Turkish execution of sentence justifiable, instructed to protest as in violation of article 4 of treaty of 1830. | 567 |
| 441 | Same to same (No. 208) | July 1 | Commercial treaty of 1862: Denunciation of, by Turkey; protocol submitted by United States for a modus vivendi in support of Porte’s general proposal was never considered by Turkey. | 568 |
| 442 | Same to same (No. 214) | July 17 | Bibles of American Bible Society: Complaint that Bibles printed in Arabic are refused entry by customs officers at Constantinople on ground that their contents are not easily read; instructed to take proper action; thanks of American Bible Society for previous action of legation. | 568 |
| 443 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 414). | July 18 | Missionaries (American) in Armenia: Complaint of obstructions thrown in their way by mutilation of books and prevention of their sale; offer of British Minister to extend good offices of British consuls accepted; difficulty in obtaining energetic orders from Porte to governors, owing to Armenian clergy being averse to missionaries; correspondence inclosed. | 569 |
| 444 | Same to same (No. 422) | Aug. 13 | Bibles of American Bible Society, printed in Arabic, detained by customs officers at Constantinople, ordered to be delivered to consignee; agents of Bible Society often interfered with through mistaken zeal of subordinates; Porte disapproves of these arbitrary acts, but seems unable to prevent them. | 572 |
| 445 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Heap (No. 220). | Aug. 19 | Missionaries (American) in Armenia: Complaint of obstructions thrown in their way by mutilation of books and prevention of their sale; appreciation of offer of protection by British consuls; suggests that local authorities should be informed of rights of missionaries, who should exhibit evidence that books offered by them for sale had passed censorship at Constantinople. | 573 |
| 446 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 430). | Sept. 12 | Missionaries (American) in Armenia: Thanks expressed to Lord Dufferin, British minister, for protection to American missionaries in Asia Minor by British consuls. | 574 |
| 447 | Same to same (No. 441) | Oct. 10 | Bibles of American Bible Society: Restriction upon their sale in Turkey; nothing definite accomplished; sale of books in large towns not objected to, but objection made to books being hawked about country; missionaries opposed by Armenian Christians and on the ground that they encourage emigration of young men, who return claiming American citizenship. | 574 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 448 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Freling huysen (No. 839). | 1884. Feb. 6 | Claim of John E. “Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Venezuela intends to transfer negotiations for settlement to Washington. | 575 |
| 449 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Baker (No. 276). | Feb. 29 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Reply of Venezuela, received through its charge in United States, is being considered. | 576 |
| 450 | Same to same (No. 286) | Apr. 8 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Contention of Venezuela cannot be accepted; instructed to renew demand for speedy settlement; note of Venezuelan chargé inclosed. | 576 |
| 451 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Freling huysen (No. 892). | Apr. 10 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar for three days for alleged disrespectful utterances against President of Venezuela; Mr. Baker protests; answer of Government unsatisfactory. | 577 |
| 452 | Same to same (No. 902) | Apr. 18 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: No reply received from Mr. Dalton; latter has been directed to report case to Department. | 577 |
| 453 | Same to same (No. 907) | Apr. 27 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Incloses President’s order of arrest; Mr. Baker’s protest; note of minister for foreign affairs justifying the action, and letter to Consul Dalton; no report from consul; no certainty that order of arrest has been executed; the arrest a violation of constitutional guarantees. | 578 |
| 454 | Same to same (No. 918) | May 6 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Incloses note to minister for foreign affairs rejecting contention of Venezuela and urging an equitable settlement. | 583 |
| 455 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Baker (No. 294). | May 7 | Imprisonment, of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Approves Mr. Baker’s prompt protest; incloses note to Venezuelan chargé to United States; particulars awaited before issue of further instructions. | 583 |
| 456 | Same to same (No. 296) | May 8 | Claims differences between the United States and Venezuela: United States cannot, assent to principle of decree of February 14, 1873, relegating international claims to Venezuelan federal court. | 584 |
| 457 | Same to same (No. 297) | May 12 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: He belongs to class of consuls authorized to transact business, and is subject to same treatment as other Americans engaged in trade in Venezuela; special consideration should be given him as representative of a friendly power; specific information awaited before formulating complaint. | 585 |
| 458 | Same to same (No. 299) | May 30 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Mr. Baker’s action approved; usurpation of judicial functions by executive towards an alien in time of peace is violation of law of nations and of rights of hospitality. | 585 |
| 459 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 938). | May 29 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: John Dalton, jr., of firm of John Dalton & Co., taken as a substitute for his father, the latter being ill, and imprisoned with other merchants three days; this held to be same as imprisonment of the father; the arrest made because of a protest against a monopoly granted by the Government; incloses correspondence with Consul Dalton and minister for foreign affairs. | 586 |
| 460 | Same to same (No. 941) | June 1 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Note to minister for foreign affairs, refusing assent to Venezuela’s contention that case should he remanded to high federal court, and urging settlement inclosed. | 592 |
| 461 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Baker (No. 312). | June 19 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Commends his representation to foreign office; instructions should be awaited before further action. | 593 |
| 462 | Same to same (No. 316) | July 5 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar; citizenship of young Dalton held under reserve; views of United States as to assumed right of Venezuela to arrest citizens of United States without trial were expressed to ex-President Guzman Blanco when in United States. | 594 |
| 463 | Same to same (No. 321) | July 8 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Conference with ex-President Guzman Blanco; his attempts to justify position that Venezuela can arrest and imprison aliens without trial unsatisfactory; particulars of young Dalton’s arrest desired. | 594 |
| 464 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 994). | Aug. 29 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Letter to vice-consul at Ciudad Bolivar inquiring as to age and birthplace of John Dalton, jr. | 594 |
| 465 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Baker (No. 8). | Sept. 19 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Instructed to ascertain whether young Dalton submitted voluntarily to order of arrest of President of Venezuela and without protest. | 595 |
| 466 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Frelinghuysen (No. 1027). | Oct. 13 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Letter from vice-consul at Ciudad Bolivar; death of Mr. Dalton reported; his son accepted as a substitute on account of his father’s illness; John Dalton, jr., born in Venezuela, and by its laws a Venezuelan; in United States he would be considered an American citizen. | 596 |
| 467 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Baker (No. 17). | Nov. 1 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: Inquiries whether the son or any other substitute would have been taken if not a member of the firm of John Dalton & Co. | 596 |
correspondence with legation of venezuela at washington
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 468 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | 1884. Feb. 8 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Has recommended its settlement to his Government; reparation should be sought through the courts; no indemnity can lawfully be paid by executive; letter from ex-President Guzman Blanco, stating proceedings against the offender and their failure owing to the hitter’s flight. | 597 |
| 469 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Soteldo. | Apr. 4 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: United States cannot accept contention of Venezuela that claim should be settled by courts, and that diplomatic recourse is not open; courts have already decided that Mr. Wheelock has no grounds of action; right of diplomatic recourse reaffirmed; demand for redress will be renewed through United States minister at Caracas. | 599 |
| 470 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Apr. 10 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Argues in support of position that case should be settled by courts and not diplomatically: judicial recourse not exhausted; Venezuela has endeavored to bring the criminal to justice. | 602 |
| 471 | Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. Soteldo. | Apr. 25 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs Venezuela: Argument of Venezuela fails, as ground work is fallacious. United States Court of Claims not like Venezuelan High Federal Court, as former cannot adjudicate a claim against United States by an alien, similar to that of Wheelock. There has been evident miscarriage of justice. Venezuela’s action a denial of diplomatic recourse. | 607 |
| 472 | Same to same | May 2 | Imprisonment of John Dalton, United States consul at Ciudad Bolivar: He is stated to have been imprisoned by order of President of Venezuela for protesting, with other merchants, against terms of a government concession; imprisonment without form of law or opportunity of defense, contrary to international law and treaty of 1860. United States minister’s protest approved. Further comment reserved until facts of the imprisonment are definitely known. | 608 |
| 473 | Same to same | Oct. 20 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Refers to interview with General Guzman Blanco, as to settlement, and asks whether he is prepared to come to a definite understanding. | 609 |
| 474 | Mr. Soteldo to Mr. Frelinghuysen. | Oct. 21 | Claim of John E. Wheelock vs. Venezuela: Is expecting instructions by next mail relative to settlement. | 609 |