Mr. Newberry to Mr.
Blaine.
Legation of
the United States,
Madrid, October 30, 1891.
(Received November 12.)
No. 152.]Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the
Spanish Government have refused an exequatur to Mr. H. L. Rand as United
States consul at Ponape, Caroline Islands, for the reasons as given in his
excellency’s note, a copy and translation of which is inclosed.
I took the liberty of requesting information on the subject from Baron von
Stumm, the German ambassador to this court. A copy of our correspondence is
also inclosed.
I have, etc.,
H. R. Newberry,
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.
[Inclosure 1 in No.
152.—Translation.]
The Duke of Tetuan to Mr.
Newberry.
Ministry of
State,
Palace,
October 28, 1891.
Dear Sir: On the 3d of November of last year
you were pleased to address me a note transmitting, in behalf of Mr.
Herbert L. Rand, a commission as United States consul at Ponape
(Caroline Islands), and requested that the proper steps should be taken
for the recognition of said gentleman in his official capacity.
Her Majesty’s Government, inspired by the most lively desire to please
that of the United States, whose friendship it appreciates in a high
degree and desires to draw closer, if it is possible, has made a careful
examination of the matter for the granting of the exequatur
corresponding to this appointment, but it is sorry to say that it is
impossible to issue said exequatur, taking into view the important
events which have occurred in the Caroline Islands, and it is of opinion
that the time has not yet come for admitting foreign consuls with
residence in said islands.
While having the honor of informing you of this and returning to you the
commission referred to, I earnestly trust that the United States
Government, which you so worthily represent in this court, will
recognize the well-founded reasons of prudence on which the resolution
of that of Her Majesty in this particular is based.
I willingly avail, etc.,
The Duke of Tetuan.
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[Inclosure 2 in No.
152.—Translation.]
Baron Stumm to Mr.
Newberry.
My Dear Mr. Newberry: I hasten to inform you
that the German consul at Manila also exercises his functions on the
Caroline Islands, where we have neither consul nor consular agent.
The arrangements reached with Spain concerning the Carolines does not
contain anything in regard to consular authorities established there.
Therefore I can but confirm your surmises.
With my best feelings,
