List of papers, with subjects of correspondence
argentine republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 454 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Buchanan. | 1899. Feb. 16 | Trade-marks of United States citizens improperly appropriated in Argentine Republic. Incloses complaint of Briesen & Knauth. | 5 |
| 643 | Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 23 | Argentine-Chile boundary dispute. Appointment of commission to arbitrate. Chief contention will be over meaning of word “vertientes.” | 1 |
| 481 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Buchanan. | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Explains why faulty translation of Argentine-Chile treaty of 1881 was published in Foreign Relations for that year. | 2 |
| Mr. García Mérou to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Conveys gratitude of Argentine Government for services of William I. Buchanan, United States minister, contributing to settlement of. | 3 | |
| 671 | Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 25 | Trade-marks of United States citizens improperly appropriated in Argentine Republic. Gives reasons for prevalence of custom. | 6 |
| 487 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Buchanan. | Apr. 29 | Argentine-Chile boundary dispute. Incloses Mr. García Mérou’s note of 19th instant. | 3 |
| 684 | Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay. | May 2 | Message of president of Argentine Republic. Translation of portions referring to foreign relations of that Republic. | 7 |
| 700 | Same to same. | May 19 | Argentine-Chile boundary dispute. Has made to Argentine Government explanations contained in Departments No. 481. Incloses telegram from Argentine minister for foreign affairs to Argentine legation at London communicating same. | 3 |
| 710 | Same to same. | June 14 | Arbitration treaty between Argentine Republic and Uruguay. Incloses translation. | 8 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 107 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | 1898. Dec. 6 | Military service. Case of Julius Graber. | 25 |
| 114 | Same to same | 1899. Jan. 18 | Same subject. Case of Erminio Demartini. | 25 |
| 116 | Same to same. | Jan. 25 | Arrest of Aaron Kenig on a charge of assisting an Austrian subject across the frontier. Reports on, and incloses correspondence relative to. | 11 |
| 199 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower. | do | Duty in Austria on salt in which meats are packed. Instruction to report. | 40 |
| 126 | Mr. Herdliska to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Hassubmitted matter to Austrian Government. | 41 |
| 213 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Herdliska. | Mar. 4 | Arrest of Aaron Kenig on a charge of assisting an Austrian subject across the frontier. Approves action reported in No. 116. | 22 |
| 134 | Mr. Herdliska to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Incloses note from Austrian foreign office communicating decision to withdraw charge against Kenig, etc. | 23 |
| 9 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Harris. | Apr. 13 | Duty in Austria on salt in which meats are packed. Directs to express hope that no action will be taken by the Austro-Hungarian authorities tending to provoke response in execution of provisions of act of Congress of March 1, 1899. | 43 |
| 732 | Baron von Riedenau to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 28 | Killing of Austro-Hungarian subjects at Lattimer, Pa. Suggests arbitration, etc. | 31 |
| 5 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 29 | Arrest of Aaron Kenig on a charge of assisting an Austrian subject across the frontier. Incloses money and passport to be returned to Kenig. | 24 |
| 6 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | 1899. May 9 | Income tax. Case of H. M. Braem. Incloses correspondence and asks instructions. | 48 |
| 17 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Harris. | May 31 | Same subject. Matter should be tested in courts of Austria-Hungary. | 50 |
| 10 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | June 5 | Duty in Austria on salt in which, meats are packed. Austrian Government unable to withdraw decree exacting. Incloses correspondence with foreign office. | 44 |
| 277 | Mr. Hay to Baron von Riedenau. | June 11 | Killing of Austro-Hungarian subjects at Lattimer, Pa. Can not consent to arbitration. | 39 |
| 25 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Harris. | June 24 | Military service. Case of Efraim Rubin. Instruction to report. | 72 |
| 19 | Same to Same. | July 14 | Arrest of Aaron Kenig on a charge of assisting an Australian subject across the frontier. Incloses receipt for money forwarded in dispatch No. 5. | 24 |
| 22 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | July 24 | Reception of Admiral Dewey at Trieste | 51 |
| 33 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Harris | Aug. 4 | Passport of William Trauber. Refusal of visa by Austrian consul at Braila, Roumania. Incloses correspondence in relation to. | 52 |
| 28 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 7 | Military service. Case of Moris Thoman. Incloses correspondence in relation to. | 60 |
| Mr. Hengelmüller to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 10 | Killing of Austro-Hungarian subjects at Lattimer, Pa. Regrets that United States will not consent to arbitration. | 40 | |
| 34 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Harris. | Aug. 19 | Reception of Admiral Dewey at Trieste. Incloses Admiral Dewey’s letter in relation to. | 51 |
| 33 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 1 | Military service. Case of Efraim Rubin. Reports reasons why Rubin claims damages. | 74 |
| 40 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Harris. | Sept. 11 | Military service. Sundry cases. Directs report on. | 68 |
| 41 | Same to same. | Sept. 20 | Military service. Case of Efraim Rubin. Not the practice of Department to present claims arising out of military arrest of American citizens. | 75 |
| 42 | Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 21 | Passport. Refusal to issue to Mrs. Elenore Eisenschimmel | 75 |
| 44 | Same to same. | Sept. 29 | Passport of John Wilson. Cancellation of. Reports reasons for. | 77 |
| 45 | Same to same. | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Further information in relation to. | 78 |
| 46 | Same to same. | do | Military service. Sundry cases. Reports on, in reply to Department’s No. 40, and incloses correspondence in relation to. | 68 |
| 50 | Mr. Herdliska to Mr. Hay. | Oct. 9 | Passport of William Trauber. Refusal of visa by Austrian consul at Braila, Roumania. Incloses correspondence with Austrian foreign office in relation to. | 55 |
| 44 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Harris. | Oct. 14 | Passport. Refusal to issue to Mrs. Elenore Eisenchimmel. Approves his action. | 77 |
| 50 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Harris. | Nov. 7 | Passport of John Wilson. Cancellation of; can not authorize him to assist Austrian authorities in prosecution of Wilson. | 78 |
| Austrian Legation to Department of State. | do | Naturalization Treaty. Proposed steps to modify. Aide mémoire in relation to. | 79 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hengelmüller. | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Memorandum in reply to above. | 79 | |
| 53 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Harris | do | Military service. Sundry cases. Approves action reported in his No. 46. | 72 |
| 55 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Herdliska. | Nov. 18 | Passport of William Trauber. Refusal of visa by Austrian consul at Braila, Roumania. Department has decided to accept Austrian explanations as satisfactory. | 59 |
belgium.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 155 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Joostens | 1899. Jan. 6 | Traffic in spirituous liquors in Africa. Unnecessary that United States be represented at conference, but hopes conclusions will be such as to invite adherence of United States. | 81 |
| 170 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay. | Jan. 21 | Passport. Case of Henry Louis Becker. Gives particulars and asks instructions as to issue of passports. | 83 |
| Count de Lichterveld to Mr. Hay. | Jan. 26 | Regime applied in Belgium to preserved and salted meats. | 89 | |
| 227 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer. | Feb. 4 | Passport. Case of Henry Louis Becker. Instruction to issue if Becker appears to be acting in good faith. | 84 |
| 175 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Asks instructions as to issue of passports in cases of failure to return to United States within two years. | 86 |
| 232 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer. | 1899. Mar. 6 | Passport. Case of Henry Louis Becker. Becker’s conflicting statements, etc., seem to warrant withholding renewal of passport. Incloses letter of Nov. 4, 1898, to F. Clark, defining Departments attitude in issue of passports in absence of declaration of intention to return to United States within two years. | 87 |
| 185 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 29 | American cattle. Importation into Belgium. Duties imposed in United States on Belgian sugars. Decree revising prohibition of American cattle will be issued. Incloses views of Belgian ministry of finance on question of additional duties imposed in United States on Belgian sugars. | 90 |
| 251 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | Apr. 19 | Same subject. States position of United States in matter of duties on Belgian sugars. | 91 |
| 190 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | May 13 | Same subject. Explains delay in issue of decree revising prohibition of American cattle. | 91 |
| 254 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | May 29 | Same subject. Confirms information received as to promulgation of decree above mentioned, and directs that copy of decree be furnished. | 92 |
| 199 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | May 30 | Same subject. Incloses decree and correspondence with Belgian minister of foreign affairs. | 92 |
| Count de Lichterveld to Mr. Hay. | July 7 | Philippine Islands. Coasting along, by neutral vessels. Asks if authority will be granted for. | 102 | |
| Same to same. | July 9 | Traffic in spirituous liquors in Africa. Asks if United States will adhere to convention. | 82 | |
| 7 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Townsend. | July 10 | American cattle. Importation into Belgium, etc. Incloses correspondence relative to rules governing, and instructs to urge Belgian Government to modify same. | 94 |
| 196 | Mr. Hay to Count de Lichterveld. | July 23 | Traffic in spirituous liquors in Africa. Convention will be laid before Senate with Presidents recommendation that United States adhere to same. | 82 |
| 11 | Mr. Townsend to Mr. Hay. | July 24 | American cattle. Importation into Belgium, etc. Has urged that regulations be altered. | 96 |
| 199 | Mr. Hay to Count de Lichterveld. | July 31 | Philippine Islands. Coasting along, by neutral vessels. War Department does not deem it advisable to grant permission. | 102 |
| 26 | Mr. Townsend to Mr. Hay. | Oct. 26 | American cattle. Importation into Belgium, etc. Incloses note from Belgian minister of foreign affairs stating that it is impossible to make any alterations in decree governing. | 97 |
| 27 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Townsend. | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Agricultural Department, and directs renewal of protest against enforcement of regulations. | 98 |
| 30 | Mr. Townsend to Mr. Hay | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Reports investigations made. | 99 |
| 31 | Same to same. | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Further report. | 100 |
bolivia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 73 | Mr. Bridgman to Mr. Hay. | 1898. Dec. 15 | Revolution. Reports in relation to, and incloses announcements of new government. | 103 |
| 63 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Bridgman. | 1899. Jan. 24 | Same subject. Instructs in regard to question of “shelter.” | 104 |
| 76 | Same to same | Mar. 4 | Imprisonment of Capt. John S. Bowles. Instructs to urge prompt trial or discharge. | 110 |
| 78 | Same to same | Mar. 14 | Revolution. Instructs not to recognize insurgents, etc. | 105 |
| 111 | Mr. Bridgman to Mr. Hay | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Reports on outrages committed by savages. | 105 |
| 114 | Same to same | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Reports end of revolution. | 106 |
| 115 | Same to same | do | Protection of British interests. Acknowledges Department’s instructions in relation to. | 107 |
| 117 | Same to same | Apr. 28 | Imprisonment of Capt. John S. Bowles. Reports efforts in behalf of Bowles. | 110 |
| Same to same. | June 21 | Revolution. Incloses announcement of new government. | 106 | |
| 127 | Mr. Zalles to Mr. Hay. | July 6 | Imprisonment of Capt. John S. Bowles. Reports release. | 112 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Bridgman. | Aug. 22 | Revolution. Directions as to recognizing provisional government. | 107 | |
| 96 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Bridgman. | Sept. 1 | Religious liberty in South American Republics. Directs him to report on, etc. | 112 |
| 154 | Mr. Bridgman to Mr. Hay. | Nov. 30 | Protection of British interests. Reports attitude of Bolivian Government toward legation in matter of. | 108 |
| 105 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Bridgman. | Jan. 4 | Same subject. Instructs him in matter of exercise of good offices. | 109 |
brazil.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 146 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay | 1899. Apr. 18 | Visit of the U. S. S. Wilmington to the upper Amazon. The vessel had left before authorization was received, etc. | 115 |
| 149 | Same to same | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Incloses note representing against action of the Wilmington, which sailed without requisite permission, and reports interview with minister of foreign affairs. | 116 |
| Mr. Assis to Mr. Hay | May 24 | Same subject. Position of Brazilian Government in matter. | 118 | |
| 10 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Assis | May 29 | Same subject. Reviews occurrence, and states that further visits of public vessels of United States are not to be expected until assurance of friendly reception is accorded them. | 119 |
| Mr. Assis to Mr. Hay | June 10 | Same subject. Disputes some of statements in Department’s note of May 29, and asserts that the cause of the incident lay in the failure of the commander to secure the requisite permission. | 121 | |
| 174 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay | July 12 | Same subject. Incloses report of minister for foreign affairs, which refers to matter. | 123 |
chile.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 105 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | 1899. June 26 | Assistance rendered to U. S. S. Newark by Chilian Government. Incloses correspondence, and reports in relation to. | 125 |
| 133 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Navy Department, and directs him to convey to Chilean Government thanks of the United States. | 126 |
china.
[Correspondence with France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and Russia relating to affairs in China, listed under the respective countries.]
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 65 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | 1898. Oct. 5 | Chinese exclusion act. Right of Chinese consular officers to issue prescribed certificates. Incloses opinion of Acting Attorney-General. | 187 |
| 108 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Gives views of Chinese Government as opposed to those of Attorney-General. | 189 |
| 110 | Same to same | Dec. 12 | Status of Chinese in Hawaiian Islands. Objections to application of United States laws to Chinese in Hawaii. | 202 |
| 114 | Same to same | Dec. 21 | Exclusion of Lei Yok, a Chinese merchant. Incloses letter from Chinese consul-general at Habana, and requests that Lei Yok be permitted to enter United States. | 200 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 22 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Asks if he shall protest against. | 144 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram); | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Instruction to protest if against American interests. | 144 | |
| 75 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | 1899. Jan. 4 | Chinese exclusion act. Right of Chinese consular officers to issue prescribed certificates. Attorney-General would be pleased to have question submitted to the courts. | 194 |
| 129 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay. | Jan. 5 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Reports status of proposed. | 143 |
| 76 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Jan. 11 | Exclusion of Lei Yok, a Chinese merchant. Treasury Department denies permission for Lei Yok to enter United States. | 201 |
| 77 | Same to same | Jan. 13 | Status of Chinese in Hawaiian Islands. Laws of United States are held applicable to Chinese persons applying for admission to Hawaiian Islands. | 204 |
| 132 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Jan. 20 | Japanese concession at Amoy. Reports in regard to proposed. | 150 |
| 79 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Jan. 23 | Chinese exclusion act. Right of Chinese consular officers to issue prescribed certificates. Gives modus operandi for securing decision of the Supreme Court. | 194 |
| 80 | Same to same | do | Exclusion of Lei Yok, a Chinese merchant. The Attorney-General finds no ground to reopen the case. | 202 |
| 120 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | 1899. Jan. 25 | Chinese exclusion act. Right of Chinese consular officers to issue prescribed certificates. Expresses his views in reply to Department’s communications. | 195 |
| 122 | Same to same | Feb. 3 | Status of Chinese in Philippine Islands. Asks what policy the United States is likely to adopt in matter of Chinese emigration to the Philippines. | 207 |
| 86 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Feb. 6 | Same subject. Unable now to make definite reply to his inquiry. | 209 |
| 142 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Feb. 8 | Missionary troubles in Shantung. Incloses correspondence relating to. | 154 |
| 148 | Same to same | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence relating to. | 164 |
| 127 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | do | Status of Chinese in Hawaiian Islands. Objections to application of United States laws to Chinese in Hawaii. | 205 |
| 88 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Acknowledges above, etc | 206 |
| 92 | Same to same | Mar. 1 | Same subject. Gives provision of proposed bill for government of Hawaii in relation to Chinese. | 206 |
| 93 | Same to same | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Gives provisions of Treasury instructions in relation to. | 207 |
| 142 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Mar. 13 | Japanese concession at Amoy. Incloses instructions to consul at Amoy in relation to. | 151 |
| 146 | Same to same | Mar. 21 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. His No. 129 has been communicated to the British ambassador at Washington. | 145 |
| 169 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Mar. 24 | Japanese concession at Amoy. Further report in regard to. | 151 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acting consul at Amoy was instructed to protest against discrimination against American interests, etc. | 152 | |
| 171 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | do | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Gives his views in relation to. | 145 |
| 181 | Same to same | Mar. 30 | Missionary troubles in Shantung. Incloses correspondence with German minister at Pekin. | 165 |
| 151 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Mar. 30 | Same subject. His course approved | 167 |
| 186 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Apr. 3 | Same subject. German military expedition sent to Shantung. | 167 |
| 160 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Apr. 7 | Same subject. His course approved | 167 |
| 191 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Reports movements of German military. | 168 |
| 168 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Apr. 22 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Correspondence with French ambassador at Washington in relation to. | 146 |
| 203 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | May 11 | Same subject. Reports conclusion of arrangements. | 147 |
| 211 | Same to same | June 5 | Missionary troubles in Shantung. Incloses correspondence with tsungli yamen. | 168 |
| 183 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | June 12 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Approves action reported in his No. 171, and incloses note to French ambassador. | 147 |
| 228 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | July 5 | Same subject. French opposition ceased and extension granted. | 148 |
| 189 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | July 8 | Same subject. Department awaits full report | 148 |
| 230 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | July 11 | Issue of passports to disreputable characters. Incloses correspondence with consul at Chefoo in relation to. | 185 |
| 231 | Same to same | July 12 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Amended land regulations approved by diplomatic corps, except French and Russian ministers. | 149 |
| 232 | Same to same | do | Missionary troubles in Shantung. Incloses correspondence in relation to settlement of. | 171 |
| 196 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | July 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 211 | 170 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Wu | Aug. 18 | Status of Chinese in Philippine Islands. Chinese exclusion act is practically in force in Philippines. | 209 | |
| 203 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger | Aug. 24 | Missionary troubles in Shantung. Action reported in his No. 232 seems to have omitted an opportunity of carrying out the policy indicated in previous instructions of calling for the punishment of responsible officials. | 175 |
| 204 | Same to same | do | Issue of passports to disreputable characters. Explains that proof of citizenship could not be withheld even from criminals. | 186 |
| 206 | Same to same | Aug. 26 | Extension of foreign settlement at Shanghai. Department sees no present occasion for opposing condition asked by French minister, and leaves the matter to his good judgment. | 149 |
| Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | 1899. Sept. 1 | Status of Chinese in Philippine Islands. Requests copy of General Otis’s order and regulations providing for admission of Chinese into the islands. | 210 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Incloses documents requested in above note. | 210 | |
| 148 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Protests against order of General Otis, etc. | 212 |
| 211 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger | Sept. 19 | Japanese concession at Amoy. Department awaits his full report. | 152 |
| 265 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Oct. 7 | Missionary troubles in Shantung. Satisfactory indemnity has been paid Mr. Chalfant. | 177 |
| 215 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Incloses dispatch from consul at Chefoo in relation to payment of indemnity. | 177 |
| 152 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | Nov. 15 | Status of Chinese in Philippine Islands. Renews protest in his note of Sept. 12. | 215 |
| 115 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Above note has been communicated to the Secretary of War. | 216 |
| 156 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | Dec. 1 | Chinese exclusion act. Right of Chinese consular officers to issue prescribed certificates. Asks further consideration of the question. | 196 |
| 119 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | Dec. 5 | Status of Chinese in Philippine Islands. Gives attitude of War Department. | 216 |
| 290 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Dec. 9 | Japanese concession at Amoy. Incloses final report of consul at Amoy. | 153 |
| 158 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Hay | Dec. 14 | Status of Chinese in Philippine Islands. Hopes conditions existing previous to American occupation will soon be restored. | 217 |
| 296 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Dec. 20 | Protection of purchasers of Chinese patents. Incloses correspondence in relation to. | 178 |
| 121 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu | 1900. Jan. 5 | Chinese exclusion act. Right of Chinese consular officers to issue prescribed certificates. Gives opinion of Attorney-General, which limits the power of the Secretary of the Treasury in determining the classes of Chinese entitled to admission into the United States. | 197 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 89 | Mr. Uhl to Mr. McKinney | 1895. Feb. 13 | Claim of Panama Star and Herald v. Colombia. Incloses note of 11th instant to Colombian chargé d’affaires at Washington in relation to. | 218 |
| Mr. Renjifo to Mr. Olney | June 11 | Same subject. Has acquainted his Government with Department’s note of Feb. 11. | 220 | |
| 182 | Mr. McKinney to Mr. Olney | 1896. July 30 | Same subject. Incloses report of minister of foreign affairs of Colombia in relation to. | 221 |
| 200 | Same to same | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Incloses letter from minister of foreign affairs of Colombia disputing liability of his Government, and reply to same. | 224 |
| 259 | Mr. Olney to Mr. Sleeper | 1897. Feb. 24 | Same subject. Reviews case and instructs him to press for settlement. | 227 |
| 83 | Mr. Hart to Mr. Day | 1898. Aug. 18 | Same subject. Incloses report of minister of foreign affairs of Colombia in relation to. | 230 |
| 111 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Hart. | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Instructs him in line of Department’s No. 259 of Feb. 24, 1897. | 231 |
| 104 | Mr. Hart to Mr. Day | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Colombian Government in relation to. | 232 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (telegram). | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Instructions to press immediate payment. | 235 | |
| Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Is pressing matter. Will $30,000 be accepted as payment in full? | 235 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (telegram). | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Amount named will be accepted as payment in full if paid promptly. | 235 | |
| 109 | Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Reports status of negotiations | 235 |
| 115 | Same to same | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Incloses his note to Colombian foreign office requesting definite reply in relation to. | 236 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Government of Colombia promises to dispose of claim by Dec. 1. | 236 | |
| Mr. Hill to Mr. Hart (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Same subject. “Proceed with demand Star-Herald claim. This Government imperatively insists on prompt payment.” | 237 | |
| 119 | Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Will report by cable | 237 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Reports offer to pay claim in three monthly installments of $10,000. | 237 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (telegram). | 1898. Nov. 10 | Claim of Panama Star and Herald v. Colombia. Accepts offer reported above. | 237 | |
| Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 15 | Same subject. Minister for foreign affairs says bill for payment will pass both houses. | 238 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Bill passed Congress authorizing payment. Colombian Government desires to transfer final settlement to Washington. | 238 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (telegram). | Nov. 19 | Same subject. “* * * The matter remains in your hands.” | 238 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. “Later. You may await more specific instructions, etc.” | 238 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 17 | Same subject. “Press for immediate payment” | 239 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1899. Jan. 9 | Same subject. “Press payment” | 239 | |
| Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 21 | Same subject. Has accepted offer to pay $30,000 in three equal installments. | 239 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hart (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Same subject. Approves acceptance of offer | 239 | |
| 170 | Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Colombian foreign office relative to final settlement. | 239 |
dominican republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1899. July 27 | Assassination of President Heureaux, and revolution in Dominican Republic, “Heureaux has been assassinated.” | 242 | |
| The President to the President of the Dominican Republic (telegram). | do | Same subject. Offers condolence by reason of the death of President Heureaux. | 242 | |
| 144 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | July 29 | Same subject. Reports upon assassination of President Heureaux, and political conditions. | 242 |
| 148 | Same to same | Aug. 9 | Same subject. Reports and incloses correspondence bearing upon. | 244 |
| 151 | Same to same | Aug. 14 | Refusal of asylum to a Dominican. Reports reasons for. | 254 |
| 152 | Same to same | Aug. 18 | Assassination of President Heureaux, and revolution in Dominican Republic. Skirmishing reported. | 246 |
| 156 | Same to same | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Partial success of revolutionary forces. | 247 |
| 157 | Same to same | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Confirms telegrams reporting success of revolutionary forces. | 248 |
| 90 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | do | Refusal of asylum to a Dominican. Course reported in his No. 151 approved. | 254 |
| 91 | Same to same | Oct. 19 | Assassination of President Heureaux, and revolution in Dominican Republic. Incloses dispatch from consul at Santo Domingo, communicating notification of formation of provisional government, and instructs as to entering into relations with same. | 248 |
| 159 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Has taken no step toward recognition of new government. | 250 |
| 163 | Same to same | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Mr. Jimenez took oath and assumed duties of President on Nov. 14. | 250 |
| 93 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Ozama River Bridge claim. Instructs him to present. | 250 |
| 165 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Is awaiting Department’s instructions before communicating with new government. | 251 |
| 167 | Same to same | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Incloses letter from consul-general at Santo Domingo, reporting organization of new government. | 251 |
| 171 | Same to same | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Has not recognized new government. | 252 |
| 173 | Same to same | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Recognition of new government was deferred because no communication had yet been made by it to the legation, and also because instructions as to form were awaited. | 252 |
| 97 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | 1900 Jan. 5 | Same subject. Recognition should be effected without delay in resuming diplomatic relations and carrying out unexecuted instructions of the Department. | 253 |
ecuador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 89B | Mr. Sampson to Mr. Hay | 1899. Jan. 16 | Asylum to Government officials of Ecuador. Has been requested to grant. | 256 |
| 96 | Same to same | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Government has officially proclaimed the suppression of the rebellion. | 256 |
| 72 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Sampson | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Calls attention to precedents in discouragement of practice of granting so-called asylum. | 256 |
| 103 | Mr. Sampson to Mr. Hay | Mar. 15 | Threats against missionaries. Incloses correspondence in relation to. | 259 |
| 81 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Sampson | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Department gratified that his representations were effective in securing protection for American citizens. | 260 |
| 109 | Mr. Sampson to Mr. Hay | do | Asylum to Government officials of Ecuador. Gives his reasons for promising, and asks instructions. | 257 |
| 89 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Sampson | June 5 | Same subject. Discusses the general question. His promise of “asylum” can not be approved. | 257 |
| 138 | Mr. Sampson to Mr. Hay | Sept. 1 | Summons issued against consul-general of the United States at Guayaquil. Minister of foreign affairs takes the ground that an offense has been committed, but no greater than if the person and premises had been private. | 261 |
| 106 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Sampson | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Instructs him to ascertain whether consuls of other nations enjoy immunity from service of judicial process, which would entitle United States officers to the same immunity by courtesy. | 262 |
| 126 | Same to same | 1900. Jan. 31 | Same subject. Incloses dispatches from consul at Guayaquil, reporting satisfaction given for incident. | 262 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 420 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Hay | 1899 Feb. 13 | Military service. Case of Felix H. Gendrot. Incloses correspondence in relation to, and asks instructions. | 264 |
| 427 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Mr. Gendrot, claiming protection as an American citizen. | 266 |
| 566 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Mr. Stevenson Burke in relation to. | 267 |
| 434 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Reports status | 270 |
| Mr. Cambon to Mr. Hay | Mar. 29 | Extension of French settlement at Shanghai. Position of French Government in matter of request for. | 279 | |
| 590 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter | Mar. 31 | Military service. Case of Felix H. Gendrot. Authorizes him to employ counsel in Gendrot’s behalf. | 270 |
| 448 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | Apr. 5 | Same subject. French Government advances theory that a French subject can only change his allegiance, without previous consent of his government, when he has actually performed his military duties, and that Gendrot’s status is a matter for the court to determine. | 271 |
| 200 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Cambon | Apr. 20 | Extension of French settlement at Shanghai. Recites limited information in Department on subject, from which it appears that the only request for extension is that of France. Department has sanctioned protest against extension exclusively in favor of any one nation, but has not requested any specific extension of American settlement. Extension of foreign settlement for benefit of all nations is equitable, and in calling on legation for fuller information Department will direct that no injury be done to anyone. | 281 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | May 15 | Visit of Ex-President Harrison to France. Directs to notify proper authorities. | 272 | |
| 487 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | June 8 | Same subject. Reports courtesies extended | 272 |
| 226 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Cambon | June 12 | Extension of French settlement at Shanghai. United States withdraws opposition to, on condition that France guarantees to United States extraterritorial rights over American-owned property situated in territory to be added to French concession. | 283 |
| 657 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Porter | Aug. 11 | “Anthony Pollok memorial prize.” Details in relation to. | 273 |
| 532 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Hay | 1899. Aug. 26 | “Anthony Pollok memorial prize.” Incloses note from French minister of foreign affairs, stating that the idea will be facilitated. | 275 |
| 664 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Vignaud | Sept. 6 | American commercial rights in China. Incloses instructions to ambassadors at London, Berlin, and St. Petersburg in reference to desire of United States that Great Britain, Germany, and Russia make formal declaration of “open-door” policy in territories held by them in China. | 128 |
| 555 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | Nov. 3 | “Anthony Pollok memorial prize.” Incloses note from French minister of foreign affairs stating that matter has been given the press, and the French commissioner-general will have an understanding with Mr. Peck in relation to. | 276 |
| 558 | Same to same | Nov. 9 | Burial place of Paul Jones. Incloses official report in relation to. | 276 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | Nov. 21 | American commercial rights in China. “Informally submit to French Government form of declaration outlined in inclosures with instruction No. 664, of Sept. 6, and ask whether France will join.” | 128 | |
| Mr. Delcassé (French minister of foreign affairs) to Mr. Porter. | Dec. 16 | Same subject. France is ready to apply in territories leased by it equal treatment to citizens and subjects of all nations. | 128 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Incloses for delivery to minister for foreign affairs replies of interested powers to the United States proposition for an “open-door” policy, with instructions to inform him that France’s assent is considered as final and definitive, and to express the President’s sincere gratification. | 142 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 66 | Mr. Day to Mr. von Holleben | 1898. June 25 | Samoan affairs. Pardon of Mataafa | 605 |
| Mr. Sternburg to Mr. Day | July 7 | Same subject. Asks if United States is willing that chiefs living in exile with Mataafa be permitted to return to Samoa. | 606 | |
| 76 | Mr. Day to Mr. von Holleben. | do | Same subject. Above proposition is satisfactory to United States. | 607 |
| 624 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Nov. 25 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Probabilities of readmission. | 284 |
| 633 | Same to same | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Reports projected imperial law in regard to private insurance undertakings. | 284 |
| 648 | Same to same | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Reports progress in matter of re-admission. | 285 |
| 649 | Same to same | Dec. 9 | Hawaiian consuls. Requests instructions in relation to. | 294 |
| 658 | Same to same | Dec. 12 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Reports progress in matter of readmission. | 286 |
| 716 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White. | 1899. Jan. 10 | Hawaiian consuls. Desirable for existing foreign consuls in Hawaiian Islands to receive new commissions from their governments, etc. | 295 |
| 745 | Same to same | Jan. 27 | Passport of Oscar von Wolff. Service as a seaman or in the naval service of the United States does not in itself confer citizenship. | 296 |
| 738 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 13 | “Most-favored-nation” clause, discussion of, with Germany. Reports attitude of German Government. | 297 |
| 758 | Same to same | Feb. 20 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Prussian Government will send commission to New York to investigate companies’ methods. | 286 |
| The German ambassador to the Secretary of State. | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Memorandum relative to German Government commission sent to New York. | 287 | |
| 208 | Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben. | do | Same subject. Thanks for information contained in above memorandum. | 287 |
| 778 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Feb. 28 | “Most-favored-nation” clause, discussion of, with Germany. Points out peculiarity of treaty with Switzerland as compared with that with Prussia. | 298 |
| The German ambassador to Mr. Hay | do | Protection of Germans in Philippines. Requests that United States forces will undertake. | 302 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. von Helleben. | do | Same subject. The President has instructed commanders of United States forces to assume. | 302 | |
| 781 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | 1899. Mar. 2 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Informs him of intention of German Government to send commission to New York. | 287 |
| 770 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Prospects of readmission seem encouraging. | 288 |
| 787 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Mar. 6 | Consular immunities. Summons issued to Consul-General Guenther, at Frankfort-on-the-Main. Incloses correspondence and directs him to bring views of United States to attention of German Government. | 302 |
| Mr. von Holleben to Mr. Hay | Mar. 10 | Toys from Germany. Asks if restrictions adopted by Germany relative to use of paint on toys are considered sufficient by United States Government. | 305 | |
| 800 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Mar. 24 | “Most-favored-nation” clause, discussion of, with Germany. Reports interview with minister of foreign affairs. | 299 |
| 814 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Mar. 25 | Consular immunities. Summons issued to Consul-General Guenther, at Frankfort-on-the-Main. Incloses correspondence in regard to the termination of the incident. | 305 |
| 804 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Mar. 27 | “Most-favored-nation” clause, discussion of, with Germany. States Germany’s grievances against United States in matter of. | 299 |
| Mr. von Holleben to Mr. Hay | Mar. 29 | Landing of German cable in United States. Incloses petition of German-Atlantic Telegraph Company. | 310 | |
| 810 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Mar. 31 | Military-services cases. Reports on various | 315 |
| 830 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Apr. 7 | “Most-favored-nation” clause, discussion of, with Germany. Conventional notification to arrest operation of treaty with Switzerland has been given. | 300 |
| 834 | Same to same | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Criticises Germany’s interpretation of. | 301 |
| 232 | Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben | Apr. 10 | Landing of German cable in United States. Upon acceptance of conditions in inclosed memorandum, the President will consent to. | 311 |
| 832 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Apr. 22 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Reports in regard to German commission to be sent to New York. | 288 |
| 834 | Same to same | Apr. 26 | “Most-favored-nation” clause, discussion of, with Germany. Has notified German foreign office of arrest of United States treaty with Switzerland. | 301 |
| Deutsche-Atlantische Telegraphen-Gesellschaft to Mr. Hay | May 13 | Landing of German cable in United States. Incloses acceptance of conditions prescribed by the President. | 312 | |
| 260 | Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben | May 16 | Toys from Germany. Information has been requested of Secretary of Agriculture. | 308 |
| 271 | Same to same | June 2 | Same subject. Gives reply of Secretary of Agriculture to inquiries in German note of March 10. | 309 |
| 939 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | July 5 | Diplomatic immunities. Reports case involving German views of extraterritoriality. | 318 |
| 989 | Same to same | Aug. 9 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Incloses note to German foreign office in regard to readmission of. | 288 |
| 993 | Same to same | Aug. 15 | Same subject. German foreign office states that report of commission will have careful examination in a friendly spirit. | 289 |
| 917 | Mr. Adee to Mr. White | Aug. 19 | Same subject. Incloses letter from superintendent of insurance (State of New York) in regard to. | 289 |
| 1013 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Letter above referred to communicated to German foreign office. | 290 |
| 927 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Sept. 6 | American commercial rights in China. Instruction to secure a declaration in favor of the “open-door” policy. | 129 |
| Mr. von Mumm to Mr. Hay | Sept. 19 | Samoan affairs. Asks if United States will adhere to agreement between Germany and Great Britain to snbmit question of indemnity to arbitration. | 670 | |
| 1556 | Mr. Hill to Mr. von Mumm | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Matter above referred to will have early consideration of this Government. | 671 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. von Mumm | Oct. 25 | Extraditions from Cuba. Attorney-General takes ground that, in view of military government of Cuba, extradition is not really involved. | 318 | |
| 1058 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Oct. 31 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. Readmission of New York Life Insurance Co. reported. | 291 |
| 1060 | Same to same | Nov. 3 | Same subject. Further report | 291 |
| 1067 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Nov. 8 | Same subject. Further report | 292 |
| 971 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Jackson | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Approves his action | 292 |
| Mr. von Holleben to Mr. Hay | 1899. Nov. 28 | American life insurance companies in Prussia. New York Life Insurance Co. has been readmitted. | 292 | |
| 1091 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Further report | 293 |
| 351 | Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben | do | Same subject. Readmission of New York Life Insurance Co. | 293 |
| 1092 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Confirms telegram relative to readmission. | 294 |
| 353 | Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Readmission. | 294 |
| Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 4 | American commercial rights in China. If cabinets of other European governments adhere to “open-door” policy, Germany will not object. | 130 | |
| Samoan treaty | 1900. Feb. 16 | Text. | 667 | |
| Count von Büllow (German minister of foreign affairs) to Mr. White. | Feb. 19 | American commercial rights in China. Germany will adhere to “open-door” policy if other interested powers will. | 131 | |
| Samoan (claims) treaty | Feb. 21 | Text. | 671 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Mar. 20 | American commercial rights in China. Incloses for delivery to the minister for foreign affairs replies of interested powers to the United States proposition for an “open-door” policy, with instructions to inform him that Germany’s assent is considered final and definitive, and to express the President’s sincere gratification. | 142 | |
| The German Emperor to the President. | Aug. 30 | Landing of German cable in United States. Expresses gratification at. | 314 | |
| The President to the German Emperor. | do | Same subject. Reply to above. | 315 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Day. | 1898. Apr. 18 | Modus vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada about the head of Lynn Canal. Memorandum stating that Dominion government are willing that a provisional line should be fixed. | 320 | |
| 1006 | Mr. Day to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | May 9 | Same subject. Consents to temporary demarcation of boundary. | 320 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Day. | June 14 | Samoan affairs. Asks if United States will agree to permit the return of Mataafa to Samoa. | 604 | |
| 1066 | Mr. Day to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | June 25 | Same subject. Agrees to return of Mataafa to Samoa. | 605 |
| 1079 | Same to same | July 7 | Same subject. Assents to return of chiefs who were exiled with Mataafa. | 606 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Day. | July 12 | Same subject. Suggests arrangements for selection of a successor to King Malietoa. | 607 | |
| 1094 | Mr. Day to Sir Julian Pauncefote | July 18 | Same subject. No authority is conferred upon treaty powers to agree upon a successor to Malietoa. | 607 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Day. | July 20 | Modus vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada, etc. Suggests that line be referred to joint commission at Quebec for adjustment. | 321 | |
| Same to same | July 26 | Samoan affairs. Instructions have been sent consul to make necessary arrangements for return of Mataafa. | 608 | |
| 1110 | Mr. Day to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | July 29 | Same subject. Measures for return of Mataafa to Samoa are satisfactory to United States. | 609 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Day. | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Communicates intelligence of Malietoa’s death. Election of successor should be in accordance with Article I of the Berlin final act of 1890. Suggests that Mataafa’s return be delayed. | 609 | |
| 1185 | Mr. Day to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Sept. 16 | Tonnage tax at Trinidad and Tobago. Asks if statement that tax had been imposed is correct. | 332 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Adee. | Sept. 28 | Samoan affairs. Asks views as to delay of Mataafa’s return until after election of the new king. | 609 | |
| 1217 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Unless exiles have returned to Samoa their landing should be prevented until after election of new king. Treaty powers should recognize natives’ right to elect their king according to laws and customs of Samoa. | 610 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Nov. 7 | Tonnage tax at Trinidad and Tobago. Dues referred to are levied to meet cost of works to improve harbor of Port of Spain, Trinidad. | 333 | |
| 1255 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | 1898. Nov. 14 | Tonnage tax at Trinidad and Tobago. Above note referred to Treasury Department. | 333 |
| 1271 | Same to same | Nov. 25 | Same subject. President is constrained to revoke proclamations suspending collection of tonnage duty from vessels from Trinidad and Tobago. | 333 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Above note referred to his Government. | 334 | |
| 1300 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | 1899. Jan. 4 | Same subject. Asks if reply has been received from British Government. | 335 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Jan. 5 | Same subject. Reply requested of Lord Salisbury. | 335 | |
| Same to same | Jan. 9 | Samoan affairs. Submits proposal that consuls in Samoa make, if necessary, proposal for settlement of political situation. | 612 | |
| 1307 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Maintains that election of King should be in accordance with provisions of the Berlin act. | 612 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Jan. 19 | Passports not required to enter Cuba and Porto Rico. Inquires in regard to. | 338 | |
| 1323 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Jan. 21 | Same subject. Not required | 338 |
| 660 | Mr. White to Mr. Ha. | Jan. 27 | Passports; issue of, in cases where applicant fixes no date of intended return to United States. Incloses letter from secretary of American Society in regard to. | 339 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 14 | Tonnage tax at Trinidad and Tobago. Dues referred to are not tonnage dues, and it is questionable whether they are analogous to those referred to in President’s proclamations of Apr. 7, 1885, and Dec. 2, 1891. | 335 | |
| 1095 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | Feb. 23 | Passports; issue of, in cases where applicant fixes no date of intended return to United States. Statement of fixed date of return is not necessary, but manifestation of intention to return within some reasonable time. | 340 |
| 1367 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Mar. 2 | Tonnage tax at Trinidad and Tobago. It is necessary to withdraw proclamations exempting from tonnage taxes vessels from Trinidad and Tobago. | 336 |
| 1368 | Same to same | do | Death of Lord Herschell. Incloses Senate resolution in regard to. | 340 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Thanks of his Government for offer of President to convey remains to England in United States vessel. Her Majesty’s ship Talbot has been detached for that service. | 341 | |
| The Marquis of Salisbury to Sir Julian Pauncefote (telegram). | do | Samoan affairs. Asks if United States concurs in view that, in event of doubt as to competency of provisional government, under Art. 5, Sec. V, new president should be appointed by consuls. | 613 | |
| Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Mar. 7 | Death of Lord Herschell. Acknowledges note declining offer to send remains to England in United States war ship. | 341 | |
| 1377 | Same to same | Mar. 13 | Tonnage tax at Trinidad and Tobago. Incloses proclamations revoking those suspending collection of tonnage dues on vessels from Trinidad and Tobago. | 336 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 17 | Samoan affairs. Telegram from British consul relative to disturbances in Samoa. | 614 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Telegram from Lord Salisbury in regard to commission to undertake provisional government. | 614 | |
| 1381 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Mar. 20 | Modus vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada, etc. Submits proposition as to. | 321 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 22 | Same subject. No. 1381 communicated to his Government. | 322 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Samoan affairs. Agreement for Samoan commission reached. | 614 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Has accepted joint agreement. | 614 | |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | do | Protection by United States minister of British interests in Bolivia. Request for. | 342 | |
| 1407 | Mr. Hay to Sir Julian Pauncefote. | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Has instructed minister to afford. | 342 |
| Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Thanks for above note. | 343 | |
| Same to same | do | Tax on foreign insurance companies in United States. Proposes treaty with a view of averting discriminating legislation to the injury of British companies. | 345 | |
| 1422 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | 1899. Apr. 27 | Tax on foreign insurance companies in United States. Department has no control over State legislation, and even though treaty provisions should be violated, remedy would be in the courts. | 346 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Above note has been communicated to his Government. | 347 | |
| Same to same. | Apr. 29 | Modus vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada. Incloses approved minute of Canadian privy council containing views of Dominion government. | 322 | |
| 1460 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | May 26 | Protection by United States minister of British interests in Bolivia. Minister reports everything quiet, and no need of. | 343 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | June 11 | Same subject. Again requests | 343 | |
| 166 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate | June 27 | Protection of American interests by British representatives during war with Spain. Directs him to extend thanks of United States for. | 348 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | June 28 | Tax on foreign insurance companies in United States. Renews proposal in note of April 5, that treaty “ad hoc” be concluded. | 347 | |
| 117 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | July 12 | Protection of American interests by British representatives during war with Spain. Incloses his note to Lord Salisbury expressing thanks of United States. | 349 |
| 1509 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | July 19 | Tax on foreign insurance companies in United States. Negotiations for treaty, as proposed, would probably be fruitless. | 347 |
| 127 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | July 20 | Protection of American interests by British representatives during war with Spain. Incloses Lord Salisbury’s reply to his note of thanks. | 349 |
| The Secretary of State to the British embassy. | July 24 | Modus vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada. Memorandum indicating and explaining his opinion as to best line. | 323 | |
| Mr. Hay to the chairman of the committee of miners, Porcupine mining district, Alaska. | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Replies to petition of citizens of Porcupine City, Alaska, protesting against Alaskan boundary treaty. Incloses copy of modus vivendi. | 331 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Aug. 27 | Same subject. Submits modification of second alternative proposed in Department’s note. | 324 | |
| 1552 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Accepts modification proposed, and gives terms of agreement. | 325 |
| 205 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate | do | American commercial rights in China. While United States Government will not commit itself to a recognition of exclusive rights of any power within China, it is solicitous of the mercantile interests of the United States and desires to secure a formal declaration of principles from all powers having a sphere of interest in China; indicates the main points of such a declaration and hints at the probable concurrence of Russia, Germany, and Japan. | 131 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 7 | Samoan affairs. President disposed to favorably regard proposition of Germany to partition Samoan Islands, United States to retain Tutuila. Instructs to ascertain views of British Government. | 663 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | do | Modus vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada. Contents of Department’s No. 1552 has been conveyed to his Government. | 326 | |
| Same to same | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Explains phrase “high bank” as applied to the Klehini River. | 327 | |
| Same to same | Sept. 18 | Samoan affairs. Quotes basis of agreement reached by British and German Governments for the arbitration by the King of Sweden and Norway of claims for damages suffered by reason of late disturbances, and requests concurrence of United States. | 669 | |
| 1566 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Tower | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Matter above referred to will have early consideration of this Government. | 671 |
| 167 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | Sept. 22 | Same subject. British minister of foreign affairs is satisfied that present régime is unsatisfactory, and favors partition if details can be arranged to the satisfaction of all parties. | 664 |
| Mr. Choate to Lord Salisbury. | do | American commercial rights in China. Inquires, in line of Department’s No. 205, if Great Britain will adhere to the “open-door” policy. | 133 | |
| Lord Salisbury to Mr. Choate. | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Will consult his colleagues in regard to the above note. | 135 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay. | 1899. Oct. 8 | Protection of British interests at Pretoria by United States consul. Inquires whether United States would allow. | 350 | |
| 1580 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Tower | Oct. 11 | Same subject. United States will allow | 350 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Requests that effect be given to above compliance. | 350 | |
| 1584 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Tower | do | Same subject. Consul has been instructed to afford. | 351 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | do | Modus Vivendi fixing a provisional boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the Dominion of Canada. Incloses form of agreement. | 327 | |
| 1589 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Submits form of agreement, with some verbal changes from above. | 328 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Accepts above form of agreement. | 329 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Nov. 3 | Samoan affairs. United States is favorable to partition of Samoa. | 664 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. No objection to England and Germany coming to preliminary agreement, subject to concurrence of United States. | 665 | |
| 1614 | Mr. Hay to Lord Pauncefote. | Nov. 16 | Protection by United States minister of British interest in Bolivia. Incloses dispatch from minister in regard to, and touches on necessity of some recognition on the part of Great Britain of the government of General Pando in Bolivia. | 344 |
| Lord Pauncefote to Mr. Hay. | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Has referred above matter to his Government. | 344 | |
| Same to same | Nov. 27 | Samoan affairs. Incloses convention and declaration between Great Britain and Germany for settlement of Samoan questions. | 665 | |
| Lord Salisbury to Mr. Choate. | Nov. 30 | American commercial rights in China. Great Britain is prepared to make declaration in sense desired by United States. | 136 | |
| Mr. Choate to Lord Salisbury. | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Expresses gratification of Secretary of State at acceptance by Great Britain of proposals of United States. | 136 | |
| Samoan treaty | 1900. Jan. 16 | Text. | 667 | |
| Samoan (claims) treaty | Feb. 21 | Text. | 671 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate | Mar. 20 | American commercial rights in China. Incloses for delivery to minister for foreign affairs replies of interested powers to the United States proposition for an “open-door” policy, with instructions to inform him that Great Britain’s assent is considered as final and definitive, and to express President’s sincere gratification. | 142 |
guatemala and honduras.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 11 | Mr. Gresham to Mr. Young. | 1893. June 8 | Claim of Mrs. Luella A. Oterï v. Honduras. Directs investigation. | 352 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hunter | 1898. Dec. 6 | Presentation of credentials of United States minister to President of Honduras. Instructions in relation to. | 355 | |
| 129 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hay | 1899. Jan. 7 | Courtesies shown by Guatemalan officials to U. S. S. Philadelphia. Reports in relation to. | 360 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 28 | Presentation of credentials of United States minister to President of Honduras. Reports. | 355 | |
| 132 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports at length | 355 |
| 103 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Hunter | do | Treaty between United States and Honduras; reported denunciation of. Directs him to investigate and report. | 362 |
| 135 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hay | Jan. 30 | Presentation of credentials of United States minister to President of Honduras. Incloses correspondence with President of Honduras in relation to. | 357 |
| 104 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Hunter | Jan. 31 | Courtesies shown by Guatemalan officials to U. S. S. Philadelphia. Acknowledges his No. 129. | 361 |
| 109 | Same to same | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Directs him to express thanks of Navy Department. | 361 |
| Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 28 | Filibustering expedition recruited in United States. President of Guatemala requests him to refuse consent to landing of. | 364 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupre (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Same subject. If reasonable grounds of suspicion he will not oppose action of Guatemala in refusing landing of. | 364 | |
| 147 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Hay | 1899. Mar. 3 | Filibustering expedition recruited in United States. Reports his information in regard to. | 364 |
| 39 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Arriaga | do | Same subject. States steps taken by United States to check. | 365 |
| 36 | Mr. Arriaga to Mr. Hay | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Further details in relation to | 365 |
| 121 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupre | do | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Navy Department in relation to. | 366 |
| 122 | Same to same | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Treasury Department in relation to. | 367 |
| 127 | Same to same | Mar. 15 | Claim of Mrs. Luella A. Oteri v. Honduras. Instruction to insist on fulfillment of agreement to settle. | 353 |
| 155 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Hay | Mar. 16 | Filibustering expedition recruited in United States. Reports that threatened invasion has been averted. | 367 |
| 128 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupre | Mar. 17 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Treasury Department in relation to. | 368 |
| 158 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Hay | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with chargé d’affaires of Honduras in relation to. | 370 |
| 159 | Same to same | Mar. 22 | Arbitration between Great Britain and Honduras by United States chargé d’affaires. Reports invitation to act as arbitrator. | 371 |
| 138 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Hunter | Apr. 5 | Treaty between United States and Honduras; reported denunciation of. Incloses correspondence with consul at Tegucigalpa in relation to. | 362 |
| 141 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupre | Apr. 11 | Arbitration between Great Britain and Honduras by United States chargé d’affaires. Approves conditions stated in his No. 159. | 372 |
| 245 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hay | Aug. 21 | Courtesies shown by Guatemalan officials to U. S. S. Newark. Reports in relation to. | 372 |
| 191 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Hunter | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Instructs him to express thanks of Navy Department. | 373 |
| 253 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hay | Sept. 21 | Claim of Mrs. Luella A. Oteri v. Honduras. Incloses decree in relation to payment of. | 353 |
haiti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 545 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | 1899. Apr. 5 | Consular immunities. Arrest by Haitian authorities of an employee of the United States vice-consul-general. Incloses correspondence with Haitian foreign office in relation to. | 374 |
| 547 | Same to same | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Correspondence completing history of case. | 376 |
| 341 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Under the circumstances the legation had no authority to grant or refuse surrender, or even to oppose arrest of the man. | 377 |
| Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 2 | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. Haitian sought asylum and was removed by force. | 377 | |
| 613 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports at length in regard to above. | 378 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Approves his course in demanding return of refugee. | 380 | |
| 358 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Establishes distinction between asylum and shelter against violence; warns him against surrendering a refugee or allowing him to be arrested within the legation. | 380 |
| Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Will follow instructions, etc | 381 | |
| 616 | Same to same | Aug. 8 | Same subject. Report on conditions | 382 |
| 621 | Same to same | Aug. 14 | Status of Haitians, descendants of emigrants from the United States. Reports impressment in Haitian army of two men claiming United States citizenship, and incloses correspondence in relation to. | 396 |
| 622 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Requests instructions as to issuing certificate of United States citizenship. | 398 |
| 623 | Same to same | do | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. Reports at length on case of Duvivier, etc. | 383 |
| 624 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Discusses right of asylum as understood in Haiti, and requests instructions. | 384 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 16 | Same subject. Haitian Government decrees all refugees in legations to leave country by first steamer. | 385 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell (telegram). | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Haitian Government has right to expel its own citizens. He may shelter those under reasonable apprehension of lawless violence. | 386 | |
| 362 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 613, which reports end of Duvivier incident. | 386 |
| 629 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Explains causes of decree of expulsion of refugees in legations. | 386 |
| 640 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | 1899. Aug. 29 | Foreigners in Haiti required to procure license to do business. Holds that required application is in violation of treaty rights. | 403 |
| 363 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | Sept. 1 | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. Department’s No. 358 and telegram of Aug. 17 give all necessary directions. | 388 |
| 364 | Same to same | do | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. States Department’s attitude in matter of so-called asylum. | 389 |
| 365 | Same to same | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Emphasizes fact that Haitian Government has the right to expel its citizens. | 389 |
| 644 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | do | Status of Haitians, descendants of emigrants from the United States. Reports in regard to case of impressment of two men claiming American citizenship. | 399 |
| 366 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | do | Same subject. Further investigation and report by him are awaited. | 400 |
| 648 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Sept. 5 | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. Reports delay in embarking refugees in legation. | 390 |
| 368 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Terres | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Explains why it is not minister’s duty to participate in execution of the order of expulsion. | 392 |
| 369 | Same to same | Sept. 16 | Status of Haitians, descendants of emigrants from United States. Report is awaited. | 401 |
| 372 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Terres. | Sept. 21 | Foreigners in Haiti required to procure license to do business. This Government is not justified in contesting Haitian requirement that American citizens make application for licenses to conduct business. | 405 |
| 655 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Nov. 11 | Consular immunities. Invasion by Haitian authorities of residence of United States deputy consul-general. Incloses correspondence in relation to. | 405 |
| 659 | Same to same | Nov. 14 | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. Right of asylum is recognized by Haitians and generally exercised by other legations. Argues that no set rules can be laid down, except that it be granted to members of the Government only in times of revolution. | 393 |
| 660 | Same to same | Nov. 15 | Same subject. Action criticised in Department’s No. 368 was made necessary by circumstances, etc. | 394 |
| 661 | Same to same | Nov. 16 | Status of Haitians, descendants of emigrants from United States. Incloses circular and law granting land to such as would emigrate with the intention to become citizens. | 401 |
| 378 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell. | Nov. 27 | Consular immunities. Invasion by Haitian authorities of residence of United States deputy consul-general. Protest is approved as proper and timely. Any injury done to property should be made good. | 407 |
| 382 | Same to same | Dec. 1 | Status of Haitians, descendants of emigrants from United States. When land grant was accepted settlers renounced American citizenship. Individual cases should be tested by this rule. | 403 |
| 384 | Same to same | Dec. 6 | “Asylum” in legation at Port au Prince. Circumstances of each case should be brought to attention of the Department. | 396 |
| 385 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 660. Department is willing to let matter rest upon its No. 368. | 396 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 426 | Mr. Draper to Mr. Hay | 1899. Apr. 13 | Bequest to Methodist Church in Italy. Incloses correspondence in relation to. | 408 |
| 455 | Same to same | June 7 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. Objections to testimony of Commissioner-General Powderly. Incloses note from Italian foreign office. | 411 |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Hay | June 20 | Same subject. In relation to objections above noted. | 413 | |
| 492 | Mr. Hay to Count Vinci | June 23 | Same subject. Above note has been submitted to Treasury Department. | 414 |
| 471 | Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay | July 6 | Bequest to Methodist Church in Italy. Incloses note from minister of foreign affairs in relation to. | 410 |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Hay | July 22 | Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Tallulah, La. Desires Department to secure information in relation to. | 440 | |
| Mr. Hay to Governor Foster, of Louisiana (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests report in relation to | 440 | |
| 471 | Governor Foster to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1899. July 22 | Same subject. Above request will receive immediate attention. | 441 |
| 496 | Mr. Hay to Count Vinci | July 24 | Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Tallulah, La. Request for information in relation to, will receive attention. Embassy at Rome instructed to assure Italian Government that legal steps to secure justice will be taken. Expresses President’s regret at occurrence. | 441 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Draper (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction as indicated above | 441 | |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Hay | July 25 | Same subject. Has learned that grand jury of Madison Parish has concluded that it is wholly unable to discover names of perpetrators of. Asks that United States take measures to the end that demands of justice may be complied with. | 442 | |
| Mr. Hay to Governor Foster (telegram). | do | Same subject. Communicates substance of above note and reminds him of treaty rights of Italian subjects. | 442 | |
| Governor Foster to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Will forward report of authorities of Madison Parish when obtained. | 442 | |
| 497 | Mr. Hay to Count Vinci | July 26 | Same subject. Governor of Louisiana has been requested for information. | 443 |
| Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Has communicated Department’s telegram of 24th instant to Italian minister of foreign affairs. | 443 | |
| 475 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above telegram | 443 |
| 498 | Mr. Hay to Count Vinci | July 27 | Same subject. Quotes telegraphic report from Governor Foster. | 444 |
| Mr. Hay to Governor Foster (telegram). | do | Same subject. Thanks for telegram mentioned above. | 444 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Requests that recognition be accorded Marquis Camillo Romano as gerant of Italian consulate at New Orleans. | 444 | |
| 477 | Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay. | July 29 | Same subject. Incloses newspaper articles in relation to. | 445 |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Hay | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Acting consul at New Orleans has ascertained that the five men were all Italian subjects, and that three of them were taken from the jail and had no part in the trouble which led to. Full justice is expected. | 446 | |
| Mr. Adee to Governor Foster (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Substance of above note. Desirable that he send evidence that some of the men were citizens of the United States. | 447 | |
| Governor Foster to Mr. Adee (telegram). | do | Same subject. Will forward statement of sheriff of Madison as soon as received. | 447 | |
| 500 | Mr. Adee to Count Vinci | do | Same subject. Substance of above telegram | 447 |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Adee. | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Acknowledges above | 448 | |
| Governor Foster to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject Recognition of Marquis Romano as acting consul. | 448 | |
| Mr. Adee to Governor Foster. | Aug. 4 | Same subject. Incloses Italian note of 2d instant. Is gratified that Louisiana will employ means to visit justice upon perpetrators of. | 449 | |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Adee | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Asks if his note had been communicated to governor of Louisiana. | 449 | |
| Mr. Adee to Count Vinci | do | Same subject. Replies to above in affirmative. | 450 | |
| Governor Foster to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses official record showing that three of the lynched Italians were naturalized American citizens. | 450 | |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Adee | Aug. 8 | Same subject. Transmits communication from Italian acting consul at New Orleans, together with documentary evidence showing political status of men lynched. | 452 | |
| 502 | Mr. Adee to Count Vinci | Aug. 9 | Same subject. Report and evidence above referred to will be considered, together with governor’s report when received. In three of the cases, record seems to be that of a competent court. | 455 |
| Mr. Adee to Governor Foster. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his 5th instant and inclosures. | 455 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Communicates report referred to in Italian note of 8th instant, and requests certain details of naturalization of lynched men. | 456 | |
| 504 | Mr. Adee to Count Vinci | Aug. 14 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. Gives substance of Treasury’s reply to Italian note of June 20, setting forth grounds upon which said bureau has been found wanting. | 414 |
| Count Vinci to Mr. Adee | Aug. 20 | Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Tallulah, La. Naturalization of the three brothers Difatta does not appear from documents submitted with Department’s 9th instant, to have been in accordance with statutes of United States. | 457 | |
| 513 | Mr. Hay to Count Vinci | 1899. Sept. 1 | Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Tallulah, La. Reply to above note. The making and recording of the declaration and judgment of court were regular and in conformity with law, which is sufficient to prove naturalization of parties in question. | 458 |
| Mr. Adee to Baron Fava | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Governor of Louisiana has been telegraphed in regard to progress of investigation. Alien residents may sue United States citizens in circuit courts of United States. | 459 | |
| Mr. Adee to Governor Foster (telegram). | do | Same subject. Inquires in regard to progress of investigation. | 460 | |
| Governor Foster to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Report of judge and district attorney forwarded to-day. | 460 | |
| Mr. Adee to Baron Fava | do | Same subject. Substance of above telegram | 460 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Adee | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Acknowledges above and asks if guilty parties have been found and arrested. | 461 | |
| Mr. Adee to Baron Fava | do | Same subject. Telegram from governor of Louisiana is silent as to arrest of guilty parties. | 461 | |
| Governor Foster to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses report of sheriff, with indorsement of judge and district attorney. | 461 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Desires information about report from Louisiana. | 463 | |
| Mr. Adee to Baron Fava (telegram). | Sept. 20 | Same subject. Substance of report sent by governor of Louisiana. A special agent of the Government will be sent to investigate. | 463 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Desires departure of special agent hastened. Asks when next grand jury will meet. | 463 | |
| Mr. Hill to Baron Fava (telegram). | do | Same subject. Has asked governor of Louisiana by telegraph when next grand jury will meet. | 464 | |
| Mr. Adee to Baron Fava | do | Same subject. States functions of special agent to be sent by United States Government to Louisiana. | 464 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hill (telegram). | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Asks for report of governor of Louisiana, with inclosures. | 464 | |
| Mr. Hill to Baron Fava (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Department awaiting additional information before communicating particulars. | 464 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 26 | Same subject. Next regular term of grand jury in Madison Parish is in January, but it is intention to call special term before then. | 465 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hill (telegram). | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Asks if it is from special agent that Department is awaiting additional information referred to in telegram of 25th instant. | 465 | |
| Mr. Hill to Baron Fava (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Answers above in affirmative | 465 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges information in regard to meeting of grand jury. | 465 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Acknowledges communications in regard to sending a special agent to Louisiana. | 466 | |
| Same to same | Oct. 23 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. Requests copy of testimony of Signor Rossi before the Industrial Commission in New York. | 415 | |
| Same to same | Oct. 31 | Same subject. Takes up seriatim and disputes statements of Treasury in Department’s note of Aug. 14 as to the shortcomings of the bureau. Incloses various documents, to be returned to the embassy, and expresses great interest of his Government in the institution. | 415 | |
| 524 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Incloses proof sheets of Signor Rossi’s testimony. | 424 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Questions of Chairman Farquhar, of the Industrial Commission, in document inclosed with above note, reflect on the integrity of Italian officials. If these charges are supported by the evidence, the guilty officials will be severely punished; if not, Mr. Farquhar should be earnestly admonished. | 425 | |
| 528 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Nov. 15 | Same subject. His note of Oct. 31 has been referred to Treasury. | 425 |
| 434 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Draper | Nov. 17 | American commercial rights in China. Sets forth efforts of United States to secure a declaration in favor of “open-door” policy, and instructs him to invite cooperation of Italian Government. | 136 |
| 530 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Nov. 21 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. While Department has no control over legislative commissions, his note of Nov. 4 was communicated to the Industrial Commission; the objectionable questions of its chairman have been expunged from its records, which will contain no unsupported reflections upon the Italian Government. | 426 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | 1899. Nov. 25 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. Protest, against closing of the bureau without consultation with embassy. Hopes order will be suspended. | 426 | |
| 533 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Treasury Department has decided to close the bureau on Jan. 1, 1900. Quotes from Treasury letter giving reasons for its action. | 427 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Explanations in above note do not allay the painful impressions caused by the sudden suppression of the bureau. Discussion of improvements to be introduced ought to have preceded such action. | 427 | |
| Same to same | Nov. 30 | Same subject. He is instructed to express painful surprise of his Government and insist upon a suspension of the order. | 429 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Explanations as to objectionable questions of chairman of the Industrial Commission have been forwarded to his Government. Submits that, under the circumstances, said chairman may be responsible to the Federal Government for his action. | 429 | |
| 531 | Mr. Draper to Mr. Hay | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Reports interview with Italian minister of foreign affairs in regard to. | 430 |
| 534 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Minister of foreign affairs regrets closing of bureau. | 431 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Requests some assurance that a modus vivendi removing present unfounded objections will be acceptable to United States Government. | 431 | |
| 536 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Dec. 4 | Same subject. United States Government will not reconsider its decision. | 433 |
| 538 | Mr. Draper to Mr. Hay | Dec. 7 | Lynching of persons of Italian origin at Tallulah, La. Reference to, in President’s annual message is gratifying to Italian Government. | 466 |
| 539 | Same to same | Dec. 8 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. Incloses note from Italian minister for foreign affairs urgently requesting delay in carrying out order for closing. | 433 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Draper (telegram). | do | Same subject. Ellis Island bureau will be discontinued Jan. 1, 1900. | 434 | |
| 538 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | do | Same subject. Latest notes transmitted to Treasury. Subject will not be reopened. | 435 |
| Mr. Draper to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Minister for foreign affairs expresses regret, and will instruct Baron Fava in matter. | 435 | |
| 541 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms telegrams in regard to | 435 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Adee | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Submits proposition that delegate of Italian consul-general meet immigrants at barge office, etc. | 435 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hill | Dec 21 | Same subject. Requests reply to above | 436 | |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Renews above proposition | 437 | |
| Mr. Hill to Baron Fava (telegram). | Dec. 22 | Same subject. His proposition has been submitted to Treasury Department. | 437 | |
| 545 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Dec. 26 | Same subject. Secretary of the Treasury has promised reply before Jan. 1, and intends to extend to Italian representatives all privileges granted to any others. | 438 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | 1900. Jan. 7 | Same subject. Asks to be precisely informed of the nature and scope of facilities offered Italian representative at Ellis Island. | 438 | |
| Visconti Venosta (Italian minister of foreign affairs) to Mr. Draper. | Jan. 7 | American commercial rights in China. Italy adheres to proposed “open-door” policy. | 138 | |
| 549 | Mr. Hay to Baron Fava | Jan. 20 | Abolition of Italian immigration bureau at Ellis Island. Treasury must postpone arrangements for persons who wish to meet immigrants until new buildings are completed. | 138 |
| Baron Fava to Mr. Hay | Jan. 21 | Same subject. Thanks for above information | 439 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Draper | Mar. 20 | American commercial rights in China. Incloses for delivery to the minister for foreign affairs replies of interested powers to the United States proposition for an “open-door” policy, with instructions to inform him that Italy’s assent is considered as final and definitive, and to express President’s sincere gratification. | 142 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 269 | Mr. Herod to Mr. Hay | 1899. Mar. 23 | Bringing into operation of Japanese treaties. Treaty between France and Japan will not come into operation until Aug. 4; asks whether he may not claim for Americans all privileges enjoyed by the French until that date. | 467 |
| 223 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Herod | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Privileges of the treaty between France and Japan should be claimed for American citizens under Articles II and XIV of the United States treaty. | 468 |
| 310 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay | June 17 | Same subject. Incloses imperial ordinance. | 468 |
| 323 | Same to same | July 7 | Same subject. Incloses rescripts and instructions issued by Emperor and ministers of state in relation to. | 469 |
| 325 | Same to same | July 11 | Same subject. Incloses notification to United States citizens in Japan, issued by him, in relation to. | 476 |
| 326 | Same to same | July 12 | Same subject. Reports attitude of Government and press. | 477 |
| 329 | Same to same | July 15 | Same subject. Forwards rescript of Emperor declaring certain Japanese ports open to foreign commerce. | 477 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Buck (telegram). | July 25 | Landing at Japanese ports for pasture and rest of United States army horses bound for the Philippines. Instruction to request permission for. | 478 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Buck (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Instruction to press above request. | 478 | |
| 235 | Same to same | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Confirms above telegrams and incloses letter from War Department in relation to. | 478 |
| 339 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Japanese Government has no objection to. | 479 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Buck (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Desires permission to land at Kobe. | 479 | |
| Mr. Buck to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Aug. 16 | Same subject. Landing horses at Kobe allowed. | 479 | |
| 350 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay | Sept. 7 | Assistance to United States transport Morgan City in Japan. Reports particulars in relation to. | 480 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Buck (telegram). | do | Negotiations relative to the laying of a cable between the United States and Japan. Instruction to ascertain if Japanese Government is well disposed toward a distinctive American cable. | 481 | |
| 353 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay | Sept. 18 | Same subject. Has laid matter before Japanese Government. | 481 |
| 257 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Buck | Oct. 21 | Assistance to United States transport Morgan City in Japan. Instruction to express appreciation of this Government. | 481 |
| 263 | Same to same | Nov. 13 | American commercial rights in China. Sets forth views of United States in regard to an “open-door” policy and instructs him to invite attention and cooperation of Japanese Government. | 138 |
| 386 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay | Dec. 11 | Negotiations relative to the laying of a cable between the United States and Japan. Proposition submitted by the Pacific Cable Co. is approved in principle. Incloses correspondence. | 482 |
| Viscount Aoki (Japanese minister for foreign affairs) to Mr. Buck. | Dec. 26 | American commercial rights in China. Assents to proposal of United States provided other powers concerned shall accept the same. | 139 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Buck | 1900. Mar. 20 | Same subject. Incloses for delivery to the minister for foreign affairs replies of interested powers to the United States proposition for an “open-door” policy, with instructions to inform him that Japan’s assent is considered as final and definitive, and to express President’s sincere gratification. | 142 |
korea.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 192 | Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay | 1899. Apr. 3 | Concession of whaling privileges by Korea to a Russian subject. Incloses copy of. | 484 |
| 201 | Mr. Sands to Mr. Hay | Aug. 10 | Opening of the port of Peng Yang. Unless otherwise instructed, the legation will not argue the question with the Korean Government, which has been notified that the port was considered open. | 488 |
| 136 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Sands | 1899. Sept. 12 | Opening of the port of Peng Yang. Compromise offered is entirely unsatisfactory. Instruction to urge fulfillment of promise. | 489 |
| 213 | Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Diplomatic corps jointly declared port open to foreign trade on same terms as Seoul. Incloses his note to foreign minister in regard to. | 490 |
| 215 | Same to same | Dec. 12 | Treaty between Korea and China. Incloses translation of. | 491 |
| 216 | Same to same | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Reports resumption of diplomatic relations between Korea and China. | 496 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 16 | Señor Aspíroz to Mr. Hay | 1899. May 18 | Extradition of Mrs. Mattie D. Rich. Provisional detention requested. | 497 |
| 12 | Mr. Hay to Señor Aspíroz | May 20 | Same subject. Matter will be given consideration after fulfillment of forms of law. | 497 |
| 152 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | May 22 | Boundary commission. Convention between Mexico and Guatemala extending. Incloses decree promulgating. | 501 |
| 156 | Same to same | May 23 | Treaty between Mexico and Germany for the protection of trade-marks. Incloses decree promulgating. | 502 |
| 23 | Señor Aspíroz to Mr. Hay | July 6 | Extradition of Mrs. Mattie D. Rich. Formal request for. | 498 |
| 18 | Mr. Hay to Señor Aspíroz | July 11 | Same subject. Matter receiving consideration of the Department. | 498 |
| 19 | Same to same | July 15 | Same subject. President has decided to grant. Warrant of surrender inclosed. | 498 |
| 178 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton | July 19 | Same subject. Is granted with expectation of fair and impartial trial. Indicates wishes of the President in premises and instructs him to communicate them informally to Mexican Government. | 499 |
| 255 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | July 29 | Same subject. Reports interview with Mexican minister of foreign affairs in line with above instruction. | 500 |
| 196 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Clayton | Aug. 11 | Invitation to the President of Mexico to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the United States Government building at Chicago. Instruction to arrange for committee to present. | 504 |
| 300 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Aug. 24 | Extradition of Mrs. Mattie D. Rich. Incloses note from minister of foreign affairs in relation to trial of Mrs. Rich. | 500 |
| 303 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Aug. 25 | Invitation to the President of Mexico to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the United States Government building at Chicago. Committee has been presented to the President, who will request sanction of Congress to accept. | 505 |
| 213 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Acknowledges above | 507 |
| 335 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Sept. 20 | Same subject. Mexican Congress has granted leave, but doubtful whether President will avail himself of it. | 507 |
| 356 | Same to same | Sept. 27 | Same subject. President will not visit Chicago. Señor Mariscal, minister for foreign affairs, goes as his personal representative. Incloses correspondence. | 508 |
| 357 | Same to same | Sept. 28 | Same subject. Regrets at inability of President of Mexico to visit Chicago have been presented. | 510 |
| 363 | Same to same | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Has communicated Señor Mariscal’s intended movements to General McKibben, who has been delegated to meet him at boundary. | 510 |
netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Hon. Andrew D. White et al. delegates on the part of the President of the United States. | 1899. Apr. 18 | International (Peace) Conference at The Hague. Instructions to delegates. | 511 | |
| Mr. White et al. to Mr. Hay | July 31 | Same subject. Report of the commission of the United States. | 513 | |
| Convention for the pacific settlement of international disputes. | 1899. | Text | 521 | |
| Declaration prohibiting the launching of projectiles and explosives from balloons. | Text | 531 | ||
| Convention for the adaptation to maritime warfare of the principles of the Geneva Convention of August 22, 1864. | Text | 532 | ||
| Convention with respect to the laws and customs of war on land. | Text | 537 | ||
| Annex to above | Text | 540 |
nicaragua, salvador, and costa rica.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1899. Feb. 9 | Revolution, and demand of Nicaraguan Government for second payment of customs duties collected by insurgents while in temporary possesion of Bluefields. President of Nicaragua requests that United States naval ship be sent to San Juan del Norte. | 548 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Instructs him in case question affecting American vessels arises. | 548 | |
| 211 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Reports his intention to claim for American vessels the right to enter any port in the occupation of a de facto government. | 548 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry (telegram). | do | Same subject. Marietta ordered to Greytown, Bluefields. | 549 | |
| 212 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Consular Agent Clancy, Bluefields, and reports progress and prospects of revolutionary movement. | 549 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Desires instructions to proceed to capital of Nicaragua. | 551 | |
| 214 | Same to same | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Reports resources of the revolution. He will proceed to Managua. Incloses letter from Nicaraguan minister of foreign affairs urging his visit. | 551 |
| 215 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Request of Nicaraguan authorities, received through consul at Managua, that United States war vessel seize steamer of insurgents has been declined by him. | 552 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Revolution in Nicaragua appears to be a failure. | 553 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Capital of Mosquito Territory captured by Nicaraguan Government. United States and English naval forces landed temporarily. | 554 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Surrender of Americans to naval forces. Requests prevention of illegal expedition from New Orleans to Honduras. | 554 | |
| 197 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | Mar. 3 | Same subject. In connection with his No. 215, refers to Foreign Relations, 1885, 211. | 554 |
| 219 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum upon which his telegrams have been based. | 554 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Revolution Mosquito Territory ended. Nicaragua quiet. | 556 | |
| 220 | Same to same | Mar. 6 | Same subject. All foreigners connected with Mosquito revolt have left, with passports issued by commander of Nicaraguan forces. | 556 |
| 223 | Same to same | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Action of United States and British war vessels can not and does not give reasonable ground for complaint. | 557 |
| 204 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence in relation to second payment of duties. | 557 |
| 206 | Same to same | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Requests list of American citizens implicated in revolt. | 559 |
| 16 | Mr. Lane to Mr. Hay | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Consul at Bluefields asks for two war vessels. Second payment of duties demanded. | 559 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 560 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Same subject. Detroit ordered to Bluefields | 560 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reappointment of Torres at Bluefields impresses this Government unfavorably. | 560 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Lane (telegram) | 1899. Apr. 6 | Revolution, and demand of Nicaraguan Government for second payment of customs duties collected by insurgents while in temporary possession of Bluefields. Detroit ordered to Bluefields. | 560 | |
| 211 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | do | Same subject. Appointment of Francisco Torres as governor of Bluefields. Reviews correspondence in 1897 when the same Torres was removed from the same office, and instructs him to represent against reappointment. | 561 |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Is leaving for Managua | 562 | |
| 17 | Mr. Lane to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Reports in regard to demand for second payment of duties and interference with telegrams of consular agent at Bluefields. Incloses correspondence. | 562 |
| 212 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry. | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Confirms telegrams of 6th instant. Mr. Lane has been instructed to ask instant permission to send and receive official telegrams, should his telegrams be interfered with. | 565 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Lane | do | Same subject. Instruction as indicated above | 565 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Is going to Mosquito Territory | 565 | |
| 235 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Confirms telegrams, and comments on situation. | 566 |
| 22 | Mr. Lane to Mr. Hay | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Detroit arrived at Port Limon 15th instant, and has been telegraphed to proceed to Greytown. | 566 |
| 217 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | Apr. 17 | Same subject. If duties were voluntarily paid in aid of insurrection, United States will not lend its support; but if by coercion, it will sustain merchants’ claim to pay under protest and consider their ultimate rights, whether protest was made or not. | 566 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Sorsby (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to claim immunities accorded by treaty to consuls of most favored nation. If none such accorded, Clancy may testify in unofficial capacity. | 568 | |
| 237 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Arrival at Bluefields on Detroit reported. | 569 |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Suggests refusal of duplicate payment of duties. | 569 | |
| 239 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above. Gives proofs of insurgents being in possession of the Government machinery, and cites authorities against second payment of duties. | 569 |
| 240 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Request that American flag over merchants’ stores be hauled down has been declined. | 571 |
| 241 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports violent utterances of Colonel Torres. Promise that he would soon be recalled has been given. | 572 |
| 242 | Same to same | Apr. 26 | Same subject. Incloses communication from Bluefields Chamber of Commerce to prove neutrality of American merchants. | 573 |
| 243 | Same to same | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Incloses agreement with Nicaraguan minister for foreign affairs by which American merchants will pay amount of duties, to be held in trust by British consul until question whether said duties should be again paid is decided by the two Governments. | 575 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry (telegram). | May 2 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 217 | 578 | |
| 245 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | May 4 | Same subject. Is about to leave for Port Limon on Detroit. Torres will return to Managua when his court-martial is completed. Incloses protest to Torres about delay of official telegrams. | 578 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 5 | Same subject. Reports arrangement mentioned in his No. 243. | 579 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry (telegram). | May 6 | Same subject. Arrangement approved, subject to determination of law and equity. | 579 | |
| 228 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | do | Same subject. Delay to official telegrams. Instructs him to bring to attention of Nicaraguan Government. | 579 |
| 248 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | May 7 | Same subject. British consul has consented to receive amount of duties under agreement with Nicaraguan Government. Incloses correspondence in regard to. | 580 |
| 230 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | May 8 | Same subject. Approves action in declining to order merchants to haul down United States flag. | 582 |
| 251 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | 1899. May 9 | Revolution, and demand of Nicaraguan Government for second payment of customs duties collected by insurgents while in temporary possession of Bluefields. Incloses partial list of Americans and other foreigners engaged in the insurrection at Bluefields. | 582 |
| 252 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Testimony of Consular Agent Clancy was refused upon approval of legation, and, following example of British consul, Department’s telegram of April 17 had not been received. | 583 |
| 288 | Same to same | July 25 | Same subject. Incloses complete list of Europeans and Americans sent away from Bluefields after the revolt. | 583 |
| 305 | Same to same | Aug. 30 | Copyright in Costa Rica. Incloses decree to be published establishing international copyright between Costa Rica and United States. | 584 |
| 310 | Same to same | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Decree above referred to published September 4 as becoming effective on Nov. 1, 1899. | 585 |
| 266 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Merry | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Decree in his No. 305 can not be taken as a basis for President’s proclamation because it limits the operation of the law of June 26, 1896, to Americans residing outside of Costa Rica. The law itself, however, does not, and upon assurance that all Americans will be admitted to the benefits of the law, the proclamation will issue. | 585 |
| 319 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Adee. | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Incloses letter from acting secretary of foreign affairs of Costa Rica, covering points indicated in above instruction. | 587 |
| 326 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | Oct. 7 | Citizenship of Roberto J. J. Pinto, born in United States of alien parents, now residing in Costa Rica, who asserts he will claim United States citizenship when he becomes of age. | 588 |
| 23 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Calvo | Oct. 20 | Copyright in Costa Rica. Advises of President’s proclamation of 19th instant. | 587 |
| 277 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | do | Same subject. Same as above | 588 |
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Hay | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s note of 20th instant. | 588 | |
| 279 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | Oct. 25 | Citizenship of Roberto J. J. Pinto. The young man is entitled to passport and protection as a citizen of the United States. | 589 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 260 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | 1899. May 24 | Marriages between non-Catholics in Peru. Incloses decree in regard to. | 590 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 48 | Mr. Hitchcock to Mr. Sherman. | 1898. Mar. 1 | Establishment of a direct line of Danish steamers between Russian Baltic ports and the United States. Requests Department’s assistance to agent of United Steamship Co. in securing information from Treasury and Agricultural Departments. | 591 |
| 2 | Mr. Sherman to Mr. Hitchcock. | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Treasury Department will furnish information on occasion of agent’s visit. | 592 |
| 165 | Mr. Hitchcock to Mr. Hay | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Incloses letter from consul at Riga stating that preliminary arrangements have been made for. | 592 |
| 190 | Mr. Peirce to Mr. Hay | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Incloses letter from consul at Riga in relation to, and reports on. | 593 |
| 238 | Mr. Hitchcock to Mr. Hay | 1899. Jan. 21 | Negotiations for an American exposition in Russia. Incloses his note to Russian minister of foreign affairs, advocating. | 594 |
| 249 | Mr. Peirce to Mr. Hay | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Russian foreign office in regard to. | 595 |
| 275 | Same to same | Mar. 15 | Same subject. Incloses note from Russian foreign office. | 596 |
| 30 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Apr. 25 | Application of M. W. Pipping, a Russian subject, for passports for his minor sons, born in the United States. Has refused to issue. Incloses correspondence. | 600 |
| 50 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | May 15 | Same subject. Action reported above approved | 603 |
| 82 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | 1899. Sept. 6 | American commercial rights in China. Recites assurances already received as to “open door” policy, and instructs to ascertain whether the Russian Government would not be disposed to give them a definite form in a declaration of principles. | 140 |
| 120 | Mr. Peirce to Mr. Hay | Oct. 11 | Negotiations for an American exposition in Russia. Calls attention to the importance of the subject, and points out vast fields opened in Russia for American products. | 597 |
| 761 | Count Mouravieff (Russian minister of foreign affairs) to Mr. Tower. | Dec. 30 | American commercial rights in China. Assent to “open-door” proposition. | 141 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | 1900. Mar. 20 | Same subject. Incloses for delivery to the minister for foreign affairs replies of interested powers to the United States proposition for an “open-door” policy, with instructions to inform him that Russia’s assent is considered as final and definitive, and to express President’s sincere gratification. | 142 |
samoa.
[Correspondence with Germany and Great Britain, relating to Samoan affairs, listed under the respective countries.]
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tripp | 1899. Apr. 18 | Samoan affairs. Appointment and instructions as commissioner of the United States to Samoan Islands. | 615 | |
| 1 | Mr. Tripp to Mr. Hay | May 18 | Same subject. Preliminary report | 616 |
| 2 | Same to same | May 19 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Malietoa, Tanumafili, and Mataafa. | 617 |
| 3 | Same to same | May 21 | Same subject. Reports interviews with Malietoa and Mataafa. | 620 |
| 4 | Same to same | June 16 | Same subject. Reports conditions; progress made by commission; incloses correspondence with Malietoa and Mataafa, and disarmament proclamation; proclamation concerning government. | 621 |
| 5 | Same to same | July 4 | Same subject. Reports conditions, etc | 631 |
| 6 | Same to same | July 13 | Same subject. Further proceedings of commission, etc. | 635 |
| The commission to Mr. Hay. | July 18 | Same subject. Submits draft of a modified and amended version of the act of Berlin. Report of work of commission. | 636 | |
| Mr. Tripp to Mr. Hay | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Final report | 648 |
siam.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 45 | Mr. King to Mr. Hay | 1899. Aug. 9 | Arbitration in the matter of the alleged assault upon the United States vice-consul-general. Mr. E. V. Kellett, by soldiers of the Siamese army. Incloses decision of arbitrators. | 674 |
| 46 | Mr. Hill to Mr. King | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Concurs in recommendation that matter be allowed to stand as it is. | 675 |
| 53 | Mr. King to Mr. Hay | Dec. 21 | Extraterritorial jurisdiction. Attempt of Siamese Government to ignore treaty rights of United States citizens. Incloses correspondence with Siamese foreign office in relation to. | 676 |
| 52 | Mr. Hay to Mr. King | 1900. Feb. 17 | Same subject. Approves action reported above | 678 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | 1899. Apr. 18 | Reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Spain. Appointment and instructions as minister. Credence from the President to the Queen Regent inclosed. | 679 |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Hay. | June 1 | Reception of Spanish minister to United States. Incloses his letter of credence. | 680 | |
| 1 | Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | June 2 | Same subject. President will receive him | 681 |
| The President to the Spanish minister. | 1899. | Reception of Spanish minister to United States. Reply to address of minister. | 682 | |
| Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | June 14 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Secretary of War has instructed General Otis to cooperate with Spanish agents. | 682 | |
| 3 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | June 17 | Reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Spain. Reports his reception by Queen Regent. | 680 |
| 17 | Same to same | June 27 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Asks to be instructed as to intentions of United States in regard to. | 682 |
| 17 | Same to same | do | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Asks instructions as to opening correspondence with Spanish Government in regard to. | 693 |
| 24 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | July 7 | Same subject. Incloses list of Cuban prisoners, and instructs to bring matter to attention of Spanish Government. | 693 |
| 25 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | July 10 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Recommends attention of United States Government to. | 683 |
| 29 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | July 17 | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. Instructs to bring matter to attention of Spanish Government. | 708 |
| 30 | Same to same | do | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. This Government is preparing to fulfill its engagement under article 6 of the treaty of peace. | 684 |
| 30 | Same to same | do | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Instructs to insist upon. | 695 |
| 33 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | July 19 | Same subject. General rather than specific action seems advisable. Incloses list of prisoners who have addressed legation. | 696 |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Hay. | July 20 | Registration under treaty of peace of Spanish subjects in ceded and relinquished territory. Suggests that Spanish consuls may receive declarations. | 714 | |
| Same to same | July 22 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Requests permission to send cipher telegrams to Aguinaldo. | 685 | |
| Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | July 25 | Same subject. Above request has been communicated to Secretary of War. | 686 | |
| 37 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | July 26 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. In regard to transportation of. | 697 |
| Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | July 28 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Spanish agents in Manila given full liberty to negotiate with insurgents. | 686 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Storer (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Instructs to ask release of certain enumerated prisoners. | 698 | |
| 44 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Instructs in detail in regard to. | 698 |
| 41 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Aug. 4 | Same subject. Reports in detail in regard to | 699 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Storer (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to present certain names. | 700 | |
| 42 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | do | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Reports interview with Spanish minister of foreign affairs, and happy effect of United States granting Spain permission for cipher communications with insurgents. | 686 |
| 45B | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Aug. 7 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Reports in regard to. | 701 |
| 46 | Same to same | Aug. 9 | Same subject. Reports in regard to | 701 |
| 31 | Mr. Adee to the Duke de Arcos. | do | Registration under treaty of peace of Spanish subjects in ceded and relinquished territory. Incloses War Department order which provides facilities for. | 714 |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Desires that lists, of registrations be sent to Spanish consulate-general at Habana, and that facilities be provided for registration in Porto Rico and the Philippines. | 715 | |
| 52 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Aug. 14 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Reports on, and incloses note from minister of foreign affairs. | 701 |
| 58 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Adee | Aug. 21 | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. Incloses note from minister of state in regard to. | 709 |
| 59 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Storer | Aug. 22 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Incloses dispatch from consul at Gibraltar in regard to destitute released prisoners at that port, and instructs to request release of certain. | 702 |
| 65 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Reports interview with minister of state in regard to. | 704 |
| 35 | Mr. Adee to the Duke de Arcos. | Aug. 26 | Registration under treaty of peace of Spanish subjects in ceded and relinquished territory. Authorities instructed in accordance with his request of 11th instant. | 716 |
| 65 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Sickles | 1899. Aug. 30 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Instructs to continue efforts. | 705 |
| 75 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Sept. 9 | Same subject. Reports action in certain cases. | 705 |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 11 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Desires permission for Spanish commissioner to go after prisoners. | 688 | |
| 81 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Sept. 13 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Reports on certain cases and incloses correspondence. | 706 |
| Mr. Adee to the Duke de Arcos. | Sept. 16 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. His note of 11th instant has been referred to the Secretary of War. | 688 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 18 | Same subject. Secretary of War has telegraphed General Otis to give every facility to Spanish commissioners. | 688 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above telegram | 689 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Details as to return of certain of the prisoners. | 689 | |
| 88 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Sept. 19 | Release of Cuban political prisoners in Spain. Incloses note from Spanish ministry of foreign affairs in regard to. | 708 |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Adee. | Sept. 22 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Asks that thanks be conveyed to War Department. | 689 | |
| 84 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Storer | Oct. 12 | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. United States does not understand that Spanish Government repudiates its obligation. | 710 |
| 121 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Nov. 17 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Spanish Government embarrassed by refusal of permission to allow vessel to fly Spanish flag. | 689 |
| 123 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | do | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. Council of ministers has decided upon. | 710 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Would be agreeable to have place and manner of payment as heretofore. | 711 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Delivery of prisoners to vessel flying Geneva Red Cross flag would be unobjectionable. | 690 | |
| 128 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Above telegram communicated to Spanish minister of state. | 690 |
| 129 | Same to same | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Incloses letter of thanks from minister of state for above solution. | 691 |
| 135 | Same to same | Dec. 5 | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. Incloses note from Spanish ministry of state in regard to. | 711 |
| Memorandum of interview between Spanish minister and the Secretary of State. | Dec. 7 | Registration under treaty of peace of Spanish subjects in ceded and relinquished territory. Spanish minister renews request for extension of time for. | 716 | |
| 108 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | Dec. 8 | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. Place and manner of payment suggested are through Spanish legation at Washington. | 712 |
| 57 | Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | Dec. 9 | Registration under treaty of peace of Spanish subjects in ceded and relinquished territory. It is thought not to be in power of the Executive to extend time for. | 717 |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Hay. | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Argues that spirit of treaty was to grant 1 full year for, and that, owing to delay in Cuba and Porto Rico, and condition of affairs in Philippines, if extension is not granted, Spanish subjects’ treaty rights will be curtailed. | 717 | |
| The Duke de Arcos to Mr. Hay. | Dec. 20 | Payment of interest (1898 and 1899) on Spanish indemnity bonds of 1834. Incloses checks to cover. | 712 | |
| 113 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | do | Same subject. United States appreciates friendly spirit of Government of Spain in arrangement of. | 713 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Informs him of payment by Spanish minister. | 713 | |
| Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of | 713 | |
| 65 | Same to same | Dec. 28 | Registration under treaty of peace of Spanish subjects in ceded and relinquished territory. In Cuba and Porto Rico not only facilitates stipulated by treaty of peace, but additional ones gratuitously provided by the War Department, have been afforded, and extension of time is uncalled for. Conditions in Philippines have been different, and Department is willing to sign a supplementary convention extending time for 6 months from April 1, 1900. | 719 |
| 68 | Mr. Hay to the Duke de Arcos. | 1900. Jan. 17 | Return to Spain of Spanish prisoners of Filipinos. Liberation of 200 has been reported. | 691 |
| 69 | Same to same | Jan. 24 | Same subject. Liberation of certain reported | 692 |
| 73 | Same to same | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 692 |
| 80 | Same to same | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 692 |
| Same to same | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 692 | |
| 82 | Same to same | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 692 |
| Mr. Hill to the Duke de Arcos. | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 693 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 51 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Thomas | 1899. Mar. 27 | Inspection certificates for meats imported into Sweden and Norway. Incloses letter from Secretary of Agriculture in regard to more rigid control of imported meats, and instructs to make appropriate representations. | 721 |
| 54 | Same to same | May 18 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence in regard to, and instructs to endeavor to have meat-inspection stamps of United States accepted without authentication by Swedish-Norwegian consul. | 722 |
| 85 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | May 30 | Same subject. Has made representation above indicated. | 723 |
| 55 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Thomas | June 5 | Same subject. Incloses dispatch from consul at Christiania stating that regulations have been modified. | 724 |
| 56 | Same to same | June 7 | Same subject. Incloses dispatch from consul at Christiania in regard to. | 725 |
| 58 | Same to same | June 15 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Secretary of Agriculture in relation to exportation of horse meat from United States. | 727 |
| 88 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | June 20 | Same subject. Is giving subject his attention | 728 |
| 91 | Same to same | June 27 | Same subject. Will arrange for an early consultation with consul at Christiania. | 728 |
| 64 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Thomas | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Incloses dispatch from consul at Gothenburg, quotes from letter from Secretary of Agriculture protesting against assumption of Swedish authorities that United States inspectors are not veterinarians, and instructs to inform Swedish Government that inspection in United States is thorough and competent. | 728 |
| 100 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | Aug. 28 | Same subject. Before foregoing requirement that inspection certificate be authenticated by Swedish and Norwegian consuls, Swedish Government wishes to be furnished with list of United States inspectors, and information as to whether they are veterinary surgeons. Incloses correspondence in regard to. | 730 |
| 102 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Incloses note to minister of foreign affairs in accordance with Department’s No. 64. | 733 |
| 107 | Same to same | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Competent authorities will be advised by minister of interior that United States inspectors, are veterinarians. | 734 |
| 66 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Thomas | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Secretary of Agriculture stating that it will not be practicable to furnish list of United States inspectors and facsimiles of their signatures. | 734 |
| 119 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Incloses note to minister of foreign affairs in accordance with above instruction. | 735 |
| 69 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Thomas | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Quotes remarks of Secretary of Agriculture in regard to. | 737 |
| 130 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | Dec. 30 | Same subject. Incloses note to minister of foreign affairs urging acceptance of United States inspection certificates. | 737 |
| 145 | Same to same | 1900 Apr. 30 | Same subject. Certificates of inspection of Agricultural Department will be recognized. | 738 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Pioda to Mr. Day | 1898. June 29 | Treaty (1850) between the United States and Switzerland. Denunciation of Articles VIII to XII. Demands that reciprocity agreement with France be immediately applied to Swiss imports into United States. | 740 | |
| 179 | Mr. Day to Mr. Pioda | July 29 | Same subject. Above demand is surprising to Department, whose position on the “most-favored-nation” clause is well known and generally accepted. United States is ready to negotiate special arrangement with Switzerland. | 740 |
| Mr. Pioda to Mr. Adee | Sept. 26 | Same subject. Insists on position taken in his note of June 29, and discusses Articles VIII to XII. | 742 | |
| 201 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Pioda | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Explains why demand in note of Swiss minister of Sept. 29 can not be assented to. | 746 |
| 127 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Du Bois | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Incloses Department’s note of 21st instant to Swiss minister. | 748 |
| 204 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Deucher | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Secretary of Treasury has directed United States customs officials to collect on Swiss products brought into United States at similar rates to those enumerated in arrangement with France. | 748 |
| 131 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Du Bois | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Incloses copy of above note | 749 |
| 138 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman | Dec. 29 | Same subject. Necessity of further conventional understanding. Incloses draft of convention. | 749 |
| 124 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | 1899. Jan. 14 | Same subject. Above-mentioned draft has been given to Swiss minister for foreign affairs. | 750 |
| 131 | Same to same | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Incloses counter draft of convention, with explanatory note from Swiss Government. | 750 |
| 157 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Instructs to give notice of termination of Articles VIII to XII. | 753 |
| 161 | Same to same | Mar. 17 | Same subject. Object of proposed convention was to set down interpretation of United States. Quotes article now submitted in lieu of original Article I which is withdrawn, and which is to supersede Articles VIII to XII. If accepted denunciation of treaty may be revoked. | 754 |
| 139 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | Mar. 23 | Same subject. Notice of termination of Articles VIII to XII has been served. | 756 |
| 142 | Same to same | Apr. 1 | Same subject. Department’s No. 161 has been communicated to Swiss Government. | 756 |
| 153 | Same to same | June 2 | Same subject. Denunciation of Articles VIII to XII has been accepted. Incloses note from Swiss Government. | 756 |
| 155 | Same to same | June 14 | Passport for Jules Michot, presumably born in the United States and residing temporarily in Switzerland. Incloses application and correspondence in relation to. | 757 |
| 157 | Same to same | June 19 | Passport application of Edward Klipfel, a naturalized citizen, who states that he has no intention of returning to the United States. Requests instructions. | 761 |
| 177 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman. | July 3 | Same subject. Declared intention not to return deprives Klipfel of the right to a passport, but his minor children are entitled to protection until they become of age. | 761 |
| 178 | Same to same | July 12 | Passport for Jules Michot, presumably born in the United States, and residing temporarily in Switzerland. Although born of unknown parents, his birth was in United States, and he is entitled to the issuance of a passport. | 760 |
| 170 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | Oct. 6 | Passports to Elise and Emma Bernot, infants, born in United States of alien parents. Submits statement of case for instruction. | 761 |
| 185 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman | Oct. 24 | Same subject. The children are entitled to protection of United States. | 762 |
| 186 | Same to same | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Guardian may make application for. | 762 |
| 180 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | Nov. 24 | Passport; refusal of legation at Berne to issue to Fred. Knechtenhofer, who returned to Switzerland immediately after acquiring United States citizenship, does not intend to return to the United States, and confesses that he has not renounced Swiss nationality as required by Swiss law. Asks instructions. | 762 |
| 190 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Approves action in refusing to issue passport. | 764 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Pate. | Subject. | Page. |
| 28 | Mr. Straus to Mr. Hay | 1898. Dec. 12 | Negotiations for the settlement of indemnity claims of United States citizens. Reports audience with Sultan, who admits claims and promises liquidation. | 765 |
| 52 | Same to same | 1899. Feb 28 | Same subject. Intention of Sultan to include settlement of claims in purchase of war vessel seems to be confirmed. | 766 |
| 97 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Straus | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Approves plan to settle all outstanding claims for a lump sum. | 766 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Asks what progress is being made. | 767 | |
| 73 | Mr. Straus to Mr. Hay | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Finds no disposition on part of Sultan to escape from his promise to arrange matter. | 767 |
| 118 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Straus | May 13 | Same subject. His action approved and commended. | 768 |
| Mr. Straus to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 25 | Same subject. Wishes Department to impress on Turkish minister to United States, before his departure, necessity of prompt payment. | 768 | |
| 112 | Same to same | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Reports interview with Sultan in which promise of settlement is renewed. | 768 |
| 136 | Same to same | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Further postponement of settlement anticipated. Promise to pay has been renewed, but note urging prompt action has been sent. | 772 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 249 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | 1899. Mar. 9 | Courtesies shown by Venezuelan officials to North Atlantic squadron. Suggests that officers of United States vessels go to Caracas and call on the Venezuelan President. | 776 |
| 260 | Same to same | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Reports contemplated reception to officers of squadron. | 776 |
| 248 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis | Apr. 3 | Same subject. His No. 249 has been communicated to Navy Department. | 777 |
| 263 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Reports in regard to | 777 |
| 249 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Informs him of Navy Department’s instructions to admiral of squadron. | 778 |
| 285 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | June 1 | Same subject. Requests that acknowledgment be made to British minister at Caracas for his courtesies to the squadron. | 779 |
| 268 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis | June 13 | Ship’s papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Instructs to bring matter to attention of Venezuelan Government. | 779 |
| 271 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis | June 20 | Courtesies shown to North Atlantic Squadron. United States ambassador at London has been instructed to express this Government’s appreciation of, shown by British minister at Caracas. | 779 |
| 301 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | June 30 | Ship’s papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Reports interview with President, who promises to bring the matter to the attention of Congress. | 780 |
| 276 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell | July 21 | Same subject. Approves minister’s action | 781 |
| 313 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Aug. 7 | Revolution. Reports defeat of insurgents | 793 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Revolutionists gaining strength. Asks war vessel to be sent to La Guaira. | 793 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Conditions little more favorable for Government. | 793 | |
| 286 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell | Sept. 6 | Ship’s papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Incloses dispatch from consul at La Guaira in regard to. | 782 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell | Sept. 7 | Revolution. Instructs to cable exact status of | 793 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Sept. 8 | Same subject. Reports status of | 793 | |
| 321 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Detailed report | 794 |
| 287 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell | do | Same subject. Naval vessel will be sent to watch events. | 795 |
| 288 | Same to same | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Detroit has been ordered to La Guaira. | 795 |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Same subject. President of Venezuela to take field against insurgents. | 795 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell (telegram). | 1899. Sept. 14 | Revolution. Instructs to ask permission for United States naval vessel to survey mouth of Orinoco River. | 795 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Above requested permission granted. Revolutionists took Valencia. | 796 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Send war vessel | 796 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell (telegram). | do | Same subject. Detroit expected La Guaira Monday. | 796 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Adee (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks if Cubans in Caracas can hoist United States flag for protection. | 796 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Flag should only be shown by citizens. Use good offices for Cubans. | 796 | |
| 323 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Reports in detail | 796 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Asks if United States war vessel may be used for conference between President of Venezuela and revolutionary leader. | 797 | |
| 329 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Reports in detail | 798 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Negotiations suspended. Decisive battle expected. | 798 | |
| Mr. Hill to Mr. Loomis (telegram). | do | Same subject. Suggested conference may be permitted on Detroit. | 799 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 14 | Same subject. President will have to abandon Caracas. | 799 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Revolution practically over. Insurgents successful. | 799 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 20 | Same subject. President of Venezuela left Caracas. | 799 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Vice-President assumed power | 799 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 21 | Same subject. President abandoned government. Asks if he shall recognize government just formed. | 800 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Destination of President unknown. | 800 | |
| 336 | Same to same | Oct. 22 | Same subject. Reviews events | 800 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis (telegram). | Oct. 23 | Revolution in Venezuela and recognition of de facto government. Instructs to await events before recognizing. | 802 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Government turned over to Castro. | 803 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Reports threatened uprising against de facto government. | 803 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 1 | Same subject. Puerto Cabello blockaded by Castro government. | 803 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Asks if he shall recognize blockade. | 803 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis (telegram). | Nov. 2 | Same subject. If blockade effective, it must be respected by United States merchant vessels. | 803 | |
| 340 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Informal interview with Castro reported. He promised that receipts would be given for property taken by his forces, and that no objection would be made to American ships taking back cargoes for Puerto Cabello. | 804 |
| 341 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Review of events since Oct. 24 | 804 |
| 342 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses note announcing assumption of power by General Castro. It was acknowledged by note verbale. | 806 |
| 343 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Advises in favor of recognition of Castro government. | 808 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Same tenor as above | 808 | |
| 345 | Same to same | do | Ships’ papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Reports case of Philadelphia. Cites numerous instances in which this anomoly of Venezuelan law was abused by irresponsible officials, and advises that hereafter papers be delivered to United States war vessels. | 784 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | Nov. 8 | Revolution in Venezuela and recognition of de facto government. Suggests that power of recognition at proper time be given him. | 808 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to enter into de facto relations if provisional government is effective. | 809 | |
| 347 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | Nov. 15 | Ship’s papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Consul at La Guaira has imposed fine on steamer Caracas for failure to deposit ship’s papers with consulate. Doubts consul’s power to do so and fears that diplomatic negotiations may be hampered. Reports progress of same. | 788 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Instructs to insist on ship’s papers being delivered to United States consul. | 791 | |
| 303 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis (telegram). | 1899. Nov. 18 | Revolution in Venezuela and recognition of de facto government. Venezuelan representative in United States has been informed that until new government had been formally recognized he would be considered as if no change had occurred. | 809 |
| 304 | Same to same | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s telegram of 8th instant. | 809 |
| 351 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hay | do | Ship’s papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Decree will be issued amending the law so that Venezuelan customs officials, while empowered to examine papers on board ship, will no longer have their custody, the papers being deposited at consulate. | 791 |
| 352 | Same to same | do | Revolution in Venezuela and recognition of de facto government. Reports having entered into official relations. | 809 |
| 353 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Account of capture of Puerto Cabello by General Castro. | 810 |
| 356 | Same to same | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence in regard to entering into official relations with government. | 811 |
| 355 | Same to same | Nov. 28 | Ship’s papers. Decree that same are to be deposited with consul instead of Venezuelan customs officials, as heretofore. Incloses decree referred to in his No. 351. | 792 |
| 310 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Loomis | Dec. 4 | Revolution in Venezuela and recognition of de facto government. His recognition of government approved. | 812 |