List of papers, with subjects of correspondence
argentine republic.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Señor Luis M. Drago to Señor Martin Garcia Mérou. (Transmitted to the Department of State by the Argentine minister.) | 1902. Dec. 29 | Monroe doctrine and diplomatic claims of European powers. Argument against the use of force in collecting the latter as a violation of the former. | 1 | |
Mr. Hay to Señor Mérou | 1903. Feb. 17 | Same subject. Position of the United States is announced in quoted passages of the President’s messages to Congress of 1901 and 1902. The United States will be glad to see the decision left to an impartial arbitration. | 5 | |
255 | Mr. Ames to Mr. Hay. | May 5 | Same subject. Reports gratification of the minister for foreign affairs at the favorable comments of the press of the United States on his note of December 29, 1902, and improvement of public sentiment toward the United States. | 6 |
257 | Same to same | May 6 | Message of the President of the Argentine Republic to Congress. Transmits copies and translation. | 7 |
austria-hungary.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
7 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | 1903. Jan. 23 | Commercial agents of the United States. Point raised by the Austrian Government that the consular convention does not provide for officers styled “commercial agents” has been relinquished, the term being accepted as synonomous with “consular agents.” | 14 |
8 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Commercial agents of the United States enjoy the same powers and privileges as other principal consular officers. They differ in that respect from officers described in international law by that title and for whom recognition is not asked. | 15 |
19 | Mr. Rives to Mr. Hay | Mar. 18 | Same subject. Commercial agents will be recognized and permitted to discharge their official duties, but no exequaturs will be issued. | 16 |
26 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | Apr. 9 | Recognition accorded by the Austro-Hungarian Government to Commercial Agent John Steel Twells at Carlsbad is regarded as sufficient. | 16 |
53 | Same to same | Nov. 14 | Admission of United States corporations to engage in business in Austria-Hungary. Incloses letter from Charles Strauss stating that before he is allowed to open a branch office at Vienna he will be obliged to file a certificate that Austrian subjects are admitted to trade in the United States. Instructs to ascertain about the requirement and the form of the certificate. | 17 |
56 | Same to same | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Incloses letter of November 19 from Charles Strauss. | 17 |
84 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Certificate not required. States requirements to be fulfilled by Mr. Strauss. | 18 |
Mr. Hengelmuller to Mr. Hay. | Dec. 15 | Renunciation of American citizenship. Asks whether the Hungarian Government may restore their original nationality to Hungarians who declare their renunciation before a Hungarian magistrate. Cites the case of Joseph Fuchs. | 19 | |
49 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hengelmüller | Dec. 23 | No provision is made by the laws of the United States for issuing a certificate of renunciation of citizenship, and the United States interposes no obstacle to the Austro-Hungarian Government to admit American citizens as subjects of that Government. | 20 |
bulgaria.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Sept. 19 | Presentation of credentials. The Prince of Bulgaria expressed pleasure at the establishment of direct diplomatic relations. | 21 | |
Prince Ferdinand to President Roosevelt (telegram). | do | Same subject and tenor | 21 | |
President Roosevelt to Prince Ferdinand (telegram). | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Appreciates the friendly message of the Prince. | 21 | |
11 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Gives detailed account of the ceremonies and attentions paid him by the Prince. | 21 |
brazil.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
441 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay | 1902. Aug. 14 | Free navigation of the Amazon River. Incloses decree ordering collection of duties on goods on ships entering or leaving the river. | 36 |
444 | Same to same | Aug. 19 | Same subject. Decree in No. 441 has been corrected so as to make it applicable to Bolivia only. | 36 |
464 | Same to same | Oct. 31 | Same subject. French and German Governments have protested against transit duties on the Amazon. | 37 |
466 | Same to same | Nov. 7 | Same subject. The protest of the French minister against transit duties has received the approval of his Government. | 37 |
302 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Seeger | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Directs proper remonstrance against the imposition of transit duties on goods from Bolivia. | 38 |
Mr. Seeger to Mr. Hay | 1903. Jan. 20 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note to the minister for foreign affairs, remonstrating against the suspension of free navigation of the Amazon. The measures are inspired by jealousy of alleged American expansion, and began with the granting of the Acre concession to the American syndicate. Incloses opinion of French jurist, L. Renault, and memorandum of the Bolivian minister to the British Government on the subject. | 38 | |
316 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Seeger | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Free navigation of the Amazon River seems, as stated in L. Renault’s opinion, to have been established by the constitution of Brazil. | 41 |
Mr. Seeger to Mr. Hay | Feb. 22 | Same subject. Transit duties formally abolished. Cash settlement has been made by Brazil with syndicate. Incloses circular of minister for finance reestablishing free transit as an act of grace to Bolivia. | 41 | |
Same to same | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Incloses reply of minister for foreign affairs to protest in his dispatch of January 20. It contends that the right to free navigation does not belong to States through which tributaries of the Amazon run unless sanctioned by treaty. | 42 | |
11 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay | Apr. 16 | Monroe doctrine. Note of the Argentine minister for foreign affairs criticised in Brazil. Incloses newspaper article reflecting general opinion in Brazil. | 24 |
Treaty between the United States and Brazil. | Apr. 30 | For the extradition of criminals. Text | 27 | |
20 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay | May 8 | First annual message of President Rodriguez Alves, with translation of part relating to foreign relations. | 33 |
china.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
779 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | 1901. Oct. 16 | Foreign traders in Peking. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office relating to the removal of, and the payment of octroi tax on all goods but those certified to be for the use of the legations. Prospects of Peking being made a treaty port discussed. | 119 |
416 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conner | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Approves course taken by him | 121 |
1169 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | 1902. Dec. 11 | Citizenship of Mongolian women married to 44 United States citizens. Incloses for Department’s approval his opinion that the women can not acquire United States citizenship, but that the children are citizens. | 44 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 16 | Russian customs and postal service in leased territory and Manchuria. Reports that the Russians are arranging with the Chinese Government customs service for Talienwan and interior Manchurian ports similar to the maritime customs under Russian commissioner; post-offices under the same control. | 46 | |
1175 | Same to same | Dec. 17 1903. | Same subject. Transmits details relating to the subject. | 46 |
606 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Jan. 3 | Same subject. So far as disclosed, no ground is afforded for representations. If any danger to American interests should develop, legation may take appropriate action. | 46 |
1191 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Jan. 19 | Expiatory monument to the memory of Baron von Ketteler, the German minister murdered in Peking. Inauguration of, on January 18 reported. Text of inscription, speeches made by officials. | 77 |
1193 | Same to same | Jan. 22 | Rebellious movements in the north and south and brigandage in Manchuria. Reports condition of affairs. The Imperial Government is confining itself to putting off outbreak by avoiding conflict with the leaders. | 79 |
622 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Feb. 5 | Citizenship of Mongolian women married to United States citizens. Approves opinion in his 1169 and cites cases on the construction of the phrase “and who might lawfully be naturalized.” | 45 |
1219 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Feb. 21 | Consuls engaged in business. Question as to the right to attend consular meetings, put by the consul at Chefoo, answered in the affirmative. Incloses letters from and to Consul Fowler. | 82 |
1228 | Same to same | Mar. 6 | Russian customs service in leased territory and Manchuria. Reports that Chinese are resisting Russian scheme, and that, as a consequence, goods are entering without payment of duty. | 48 |
1233 | Same to same | Mar. 10 | Russian enterprise in Manchuria. Incloses letter from consul at Niuchwang, reporting steps taken by Russia to gain commercial and political control. | 49 |
1236 | Same to same | Mar. 12 | Boxer movement in Chihli promptly suppressed by viceroy. Incloses proclamation. | 80 |
1242 | Same to same | Mar. 20 | Consular jurisdiction in territory leased to Russia. Incloses Russian circular setting forth restrictions on. | 84 |
1246 | Same to same | Mar. 25 | Manchuria. Russian courts established in various parts of—to take the place of the consular court at Niuchwang, whose jurisdiction is limited to that port. Incloses letter from Consul Miller, representing hardship on American plaintiffs and reply thereto acknowledging Russia’s right. | 49 |
1252 | Same to same | Mar. 31 | Treaty ports in Manchuria. Recommends Tatung-kou in preference to Taku-chan and Mukden and Harbin, gives reasons and asks instructions. | 51 |
656 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger | Apr. 13 | Consuls engaged in business. Right of, to take part in the deliberations of the consular corps can not be denied, discusses the question in all its bearings, and approves his letter to the consul at Chefoo in his 1219. | 88 |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Manchuria. Reports that Niuchwang is not yet evacuated, that the Russian minister alleges as reason for delay unfinished negotiations for permanent sanitary commission under Russian domination. | 53 | |
1270 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above telegram | 53 |
Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Reports new demands made by Russia before evacuating, and that Chinese Government refused to comply with them. | 53 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Directs to insist on our request for treaty ports and consulates and to make known our objections to second clause, excluding all foreigners except Russians from Chinese service. | 54 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | 1903. Apr. 29 | Manchuria. Conditions for evacuations. Gives substance of reply of Russian Government to the inquiry of the United States Government relating to. | 54 | |
1283 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses his note to the Chinese Government in compliance with Department’s telegram of April 25, and reports filing of notes of warning and protest by the British and Japanese ministers. | 54 |
Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Hay | May 2 | Same subject. Reports that-the Chinese commissioners decline to discuss the opening of Manchurian ports. | 55 | |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 3 | Same subject. Has sent by mail the Russian note to the Chinese Government containing demands which must be agreed to before evacuation will take effect. | 56 | |
1284 | Same to same | May 4 | Same subject. Incloses note referred to in above telegram. | 56 |
Same to same (telegram) | May 7 | Same subject. Opening of treaty ports. Reports that Russian chargé still insists that no Manchurian ports shall be opened. | 58 | |
1288 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses Consul Miller’s report of occupation by the Russians of territory opposite Niuchwang, which they evacuated six months ago. | 58 |
674 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | May 16 | Same subject. Opening of treaty ports. Instructs to consult freely with his colleagues and the Japanese treaty commissioners, and to report their views and his own. | 59 |
Same to same (telegram) | May 18 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Instructs to obtain a written statement from the Chinese Government of its objections to complying with our request, and of what it proposes instead. | 60 | |
Same to same (telegram) | May 23 | Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Instructs to tell the Russian minister, on his arrival at Peking, that the Russian Government has assured us that it is not opposed to our proposition of open ports and consulates, and to ask his cooperation. | 60 | |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 28 | Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Gives substance of note from the Chinese Government stating its position in relation to. | 60 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | May 29 | Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Gives substance of reply to be made to Chinese note reported in above telegram. | 61 | |
1308 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Treaty ports. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office, and reports interview with the principal secretary of the foreign office, who states that the Chinese Government will herself open the Manchurian ports. | 61 |
Same to same (telegram) | May 30 | Same subject. Treaty ports. The Russian minister states that Russia is not opposed to open ports and consulates, but that he can not cooper ate with Mr. Conger without instructions. | 63 | |
Same to same (telegram) | June 6 | Same subject. The Russian minister thinks that reply as to cooperation has been sent from St. Petersburg to the Department of State. | 63 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to take no action until further instructed. The matter is being discussed at Washington. | 63 | |
1318 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | June 9 | Same subject. Reports conversation with the Russian minister, and incloses note to the Chinese foreign office. | 64 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | June 16 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Gives substance of a telegram from the United States embassy in Russia on the subject, and instructs him to confer fully with the Russian minister and to report result to the Department. | 64 | |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 18 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Has communicated to the Russian minister the demands of the United States. The minister says he has no instructions and can make no statement concerning Russia’s attitude. | 65 | |
1327 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above and reports conversation with the Russian minister. | 65 |
1333 | Same to same | June 23 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports that the Japanese and British’ representatives agree with him in regard to ports mentioned. Reports action of these powers, which are the only ones interested in the matter. | 65 |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. July 1 | Manchuria. Treaty ports. Reports that Prince Ch’ing again promised that China would open ports after evacuation, but could not give written promise. | 66 | |
1314 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports details of interview with Prince Ch’ing. | 66 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | July 13 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Fails to appreciate the failure of Prince Ch’ing to give written promise. Directs to continue urging compliance with our request for. | 67 | |
Same to same (telegram) | July 14 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Quotes memorandum of Russian embassy setting forth Russian position, and instructs to hand copy to Prince Ch’ing and to urge in the strongest manner immediate agreement. | 67 | |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 22 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Prince Ch’ing has given written promise that China will open ports after evacuation by Russia. | 68 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger (telegram). | do | Same subject. Treaty ports. Promise of Chinese Government to open ports after evacuation is unsatisfactory. Should be included in the treaty. | 68 | |
1353 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | July 23 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports interview with Prince Ch’ing. Gives reasons why it is preferable to sign treaty now without reference to ports. Incloses correspondence. | 68 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | July 26 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Written agreement to sign treaty providing for opening of Moukden and Ta-tung-kou will be accepted. Will insist on inclusion of article in treaty providing for new ports in Manchuria and will not sign the treaty without it. | 70 | |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports conference with the Prince on the subject of above telegram. The Prince promises to reply very soon. | 70 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 14 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Promise of the Chinese Government to sign treaty October 8 containing provisions for. | 71 | |
1369 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Treaty ports. Incloses note containing promise as reported in above telegram. | 71 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Prince Ch’ing’s note satisfactory. | 74 | |
1370 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Confirms above telegram | 74 |
1372 | Same to same | Aug. 21 | Rights of foreigners in Peking. Incloses Chinese note stating that the practice of allowing foreign merchants to buy property and to engage in business will be discontinued. | 121 |
1374 | Same to same | Aug. 25 | Manchuria. Treaty ports. An-tung is reported to be much more desirable than Ta-tung-kou. Admiral Evans has been asked to investigate. | 74 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 9 | Same subject. Treaty ports. An-tung, found to be preferable. Prince Ch’ing has no objection to substituting same in treaty. | 75 | |
1385 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Treaty ports. Gives full details as to the desirability of substituting An tungfor Ta-tung-kou. In closes papers in support of his opinion. | 75 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports that the Chinese Government consent to the substitution of An-tung for Ta-tung-kou. | 76 | |
Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger (telegram). | do | Same subject. Treaty ports. Substitution of An-tung for Ta-tung-kou is approved. | 77 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Evacuation. Directs to inform the Chinese Government again that the treaty must be signed on October 8, and that the date is not contingent on the action of Russia. | 77 | |
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Treaty. Prince Ch’ing has again promised that the treaty shall be signed on October 8. | 77 | |
716 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Oct. 7 | Right of war vessels to visit Chinese inland waters. Incloses correspondence with the Navy Department in regard to the visit of United States gunboats to the upper Yangtse. | 85 |
Messrs. Conger, Goodnow, and Seaman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 8 | Treaty. Report that the treaty with China has been signed. | 77 | |
Treaty between the United States and China. | do | For the extension of the commercial relations between them. Text. | 91 | |
718 | Mr. Fay to Mr. Conger | Oct. 9 | Rights of foreigners in Peking. Approves his course in not making reply to note in his 1372, but leaving the matter open for future discussions. | 122 |
colombia.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
732 | Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay | 1903. Mar. 2 | Missionary schools in Colombia. Difficulty met in obtaining permission to resume their work notwithstanding the promises made by the Colombian Government. Reports his actions and incloses correspondence. | 123 |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Mar. 18 | Canal treaty. Inform Colombian Government Senate yesterday approved canal convention without amendment. | 133 | |
741 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Chances of ratification, in present condition of public opinion, seem to depend chiefly on the earnestness of the Government and the French Company. | 133 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. If the subject of the request of Colombia to the canal and railroad companies for appointment of agents to negotiate cancellation of the present concessions, etc., arises, inform the Colombian Government that the treaty covers entire matter, and any change would be in violation of the Spooner law, and not permissible. | 133 | |
6 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Revulsion of public feeling in regard to the canal treaty has been brought about by the press, possibly with the connivance of the Government and the intent of obtaining more money. | 134 |
10 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Notice has been given to the Government that all matters relating to the concessions of the canal and railroad companies are covered by the treaty. Incloses note. | 135 |
13 | Same to same | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Delay in convening Congress is ascribed to irregular elections in Tolima Department. | 136 |
6 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Incloses notices of Colombian Government to both companies that they must seek formal permission of the Colombian Government to effect transfer of their concessions and enter into agreements to that effect. Reviews seriatim the various points in which this pretension of Colombia violates the treaty and formal assurances given by Colombian representatives, and instructs to declare that such a course can not be acquiesced in by the United States. | 136 |
8 | Same to same | May 4 | Missionary schools in Colombia. Acknowledges No. 732, and directs continued actions on the same lines. | 127 |
17 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | do | Canal treaty. Reports growing opposition to the treaty, and nature of arguments used against it. | 142 |
18 | Same to same | May 5 | Same subject. General Marcellano Vargas is to be sent to the United States to secure better terms. | 143 |
Same to same (telegram). | May 7 | Same subject. Special session of Congress has been called for June 20. | 113 | |
19 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Attitude of the Government and probable fate of the treaty in the Congress, as stated in private conversation by a prominent Colombian. | 143 |
24 | Same to same | May 12 | Same subject. Quotes article of a senator from the Department of Panama denouncing Chargé Herran as a criminal. | 144 |
Same to same (telegram) | May 28 | Same subject. A telegram has been received by the President reporting recent arrival of a large number of United States employees on the Isthmus. If true, it will intensify opposition to the ratification of the convention. Asks instructions. | 145 | |
37 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports unfavorable impression created by news contained in his telegram of 28th instant. | 145 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram), | May 30 | Same subject. Report relating to large number of United States officials or citizens absolutely false. Deny it promptly and emphatically. | 145 | |
15 | Same to same | June 2 | Same subject. Instructs him to keep a vigilant watch over the various phases of the case, to keep the Department informed, and to exert his influence in favor of ratification. | 145 |
Same to same (telegram) | June 9 | Same subject. Comments on delay in ratification by Colombia, who proposed the treaty. Rejection or undue delay would compromise friendly understanding between the two countries and prompt regrettable action in Congress. | 146 | |
44 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. June 10 | Canal treaty. Incloses note of protest to the minister for foreign affairs againstany demands on the canal and railroad companies for the cession of their concessions to the United States, and note of the minister of finance to the two companies intimating that such demands are to be made. | 146 |
45 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Strong effort is being made to change public opinion. Colombian Government has officially informed the agent of the canal company that if the company would pay about $10,000,000 ratification would be assured. | 150 |
48 | Same to same | June 13 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of June 9 has been communicated to the minister for foreign affairs, who will lay it before the President. Reports conversation on the subject. | 150 |
Same to same (telegram) | June 17 | Same subject. Members of Congress are arriving. Opposition to the ratification of the convention is very strong. Public opinion is that it will not be ratified. | 151 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Quarantine at Panama. Reports that he can not obtain withdrawal or modification of quarantine. | 151 | |
55 | Same to same | June 20 | Canal treaty. Incloses reply of minister for foreign affairs to Department’s telegram of June 9. | 151 |
56 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports convening of extra session of Congress, gives names of presiding officers of both Houses, and quotes text of President’s message. | 154 |
57 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Report on the organization of both Houses. Friends of the Government are in sufficient majority to pass any measure desired by the Government. | 154 |
Same to same (telegram) | June 23 | Same subject. Friends of the Government have control in Congress. | 155 | |
Same to same (telegram) | June 25 | Same subject. Opposition Chamber of Representatives demanded papers relating to the treaty; the Government objected and was sustained by vote 38 to 5. | 155 | |
Same to same (telegram) | June 26 | Same subject. Chamber of Representatives favorable; majority in the Senate uncertain. | 155 | |
67 | Same to same | July 1 | Same subject. Concessions of the canal and railroad companies. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs, who, while insisting that the Government has a right to give or withhold its authority for the transfer of concessions, states that the matter will be referred to Congress. | 156 |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks whether the Colombian Government has been fully acquainted with Department’s instruction of April 28. | 157 | |
68 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | July 2 | Same subject. The President had a meeting of senators at the palace. Majority declared in opposition to the treaty. | 157 |
Same to same (telegram) | July 5 | Same subject. Gives substance of reply of minister for foreign affairs to note communicating Department’s instruction of April 28. | 158 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Department’s telegram of June 9 created sensation and was construed by many as a threat of direct retaliation. | 158 | |
72 | Same to same | July 6 | Message of President Marroquin to the Colombian Congress. Transmits translation of. | 158 |
Same to same (telegram) | July 9 | Canal treaty. Reports that treaty can not be ratified without two amendments relating to payments by the canal company and the United States. | 163 | |
Same to same (telegram) | July 11 | Same subject. Majority in Senate opposed to treaty. Danger lies in delay. Strong intimation from the Department that unnecessary delay should be avoided might be effective. | 163 | |
78 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Outline of the status of the treaty in the Senate and the House. The Government has been charged by the opposition with lack of good faith and consistency in not defending a treaty of its own making and for endeavoring to throw the responsibility upon Congress. | 163 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | July 13 | Same subject Neither amendment mentioned in telegram of July 9 would be accepted by the United States Senate. | 164 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. July 15 | Canal treaty. Belief now is that it will be ratified, but with amendments entailing additional concessions. Asks instructions relating to Department’s position on this point. | 165 | |
83 | Same to same | July 21 | Same subject. Review of the situation in Colombian Congress to date. Attitude of German and British representatives favorable to the United States; foreign influence, if at all, is exerted through Colombian representatives. | 165 |
23 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré. | do | Same subject. Requests two copies of proclamation calling for extra session of Congress. | 167 |
85 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | July 22 | Same subject. Incloses inquiry of minister for foreign affairs in regard to correlation of Spooner law with the question of transfer of the canal company’s rights and possible amendments to the treaty and and his reply thereto. | 167 |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | July 29 | Same subject. Asks information as to present condition. | 168 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | July 31 | Same subject. Any amendment imposing new financial obligation on the canal company would be taken as voiding the negotiations. Any other requiring additional payment by the United States could not be approved by the Senate, and perfection of the treaty would be jeopardized by any amendment whatever. | 168 | |
90 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Aug. 3 | Panama Canal, financial aspect and prospects of. Incloses memorandum by British Vice-Consul Dickson discussing the published opinion of J. T. Ford, engineer. | 169 |
26 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré. | do | Canal treaty. Acknowledges No. 67 and corrects error in translation. | 171 |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Inquiry of minister for foreign affairs whether modifications in the treaty would be considered in violation of the Spooner law and full substance of reply thereto. | 171 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Text of amendments reported by the committee and favored by a majority of the Senate. | 172 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Substance of his note protesting against amendments to articles 1 and 13. | 174 | |
Same to same (telegram via consulate at Colon). | do | Suspension of cable service. No cable received since July 13. | 174 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 6 | Canal treaty. Colombia dreads reported intention of the United States to denounce treaty of 1846 if canal treaty is rejected. | 174 | |
98 | Same to same | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Incloses notes to the minister for foreign affairs deprecating any amendments to the treaty. | 175 |
101 | Same to same | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Inquiry of the minister for foreign affairs as to circumstances, other than those already pointed out by the legation, which would involve in connection with the rejection of the treaty complications of a serious nature, and his reply thereto. | 177 |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Keep Department advised | 179 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Same subject. Treaty rejected to-day by the Senate. | 179 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Gives reason for belief that this rejection is not final, and substance of General Ospina’s speech proposing amendment to the constitution by which the Executive would be empowered to conclude the canal treaty. | 179 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Hopes of a reaction of public sentiment in favor of the treaty are expressed which would bring about some method of reconsidering the treaty, and an extension of time is requested for this purpose. | 180 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Amendments mentioned in telegram of the 5th would be fatal to the treaty. | 180 | |
105 | Mr, Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Sentiment in Colombia over the possibility of vigorous action by the United States seems to have opened the way for some compromise which will permit of a treaty be being concluded by the Executive. States motive for writing to the minister for foreign affairs against amendments or delay and effect thereof in the Senate. Gives summary of the only debate over the treaty that took place in the Senate, and respective position of the several parties and of the Government on the question. | 180 |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | 1903. Aug. 15 | Canal treaty. Asks for additional information relating to the rejection of the treaty. | 184 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reconsideration of the vote considered possible. Committees have been appointed by both chambers to make joint report; both appear to be disposed to find means of ratifying the treaty. | 184 | |
107 | Same to same | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Incloses two notes from the minister for foreign affairs, the first replying and taking exceptions to that of the legation deprecating amendments or delay, the second announcing appointment of Senate committee to consider means of bringing about the construction of the canal. | 185 |
Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President states that Congress will pass a law authorizing him to continue and finish negotiations. | 187 | |
110 | Same to same | Aug. 18 | Suspension of cable service. Department’s telegram of July 31 the only one received since July 13. Telegrams have been received from Europe. | 187 |
Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Aug. 19 | Same subject. Enumerates telegrams received and sent. Directs protest against interference with diplomatic privilege if Department’s telegrams have not been received. | 188 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Aug. 24 | Canal treaty. The President will make no engagement as to his action on the canal matter. | 188 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Nothing has been done, action depending upon the attitude of the United States, which is waited for in great anxiety. | 188 | |
115 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses decree calling extra session of Colombian Congress and articles of the constitution therein referred to. | 188 |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 26 | Suspension of cable service. Enumerates Department’s telegrams not received. | 189 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Aug. 29 | Canal treaty. Statement of the President’s position under, the provisions of the Spooner law. No engagement restraining his freedom of action will be entered into. | 189 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Committee has not yet reported, and prospect of satisfactory report not good. | 189 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Reports appointment of governors who are pledged to the treaty. | 190 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Reports interview with Senator Ospina, who believes that the treaty will be approved by the next Senate, and who stated to the President that in case Panama should revolt he would stand by Panama. Gives opinions of other public men of Colombia. | 190 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 1 | Telegraphic communications. Department’s messages have not been received. | 190 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Received Department’s telegram of the 24th. | 190 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 5 | Canal treaty. Acknowledges Department’s telegram of August 29, and gives main lines of the committee’s report on the treaty. Debate will begin next Monday. | 191 | |
129 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Review of the conditions which brought about the failure of the treaty. | 191 |
131 | Same to same | Sept. 8 | Mob attacks on Syrians. Reports serious case at Honda in July, and action taken on behalf of the brothers Chemas, who are American citizens, and of Ricardo Deeb. at Chiquinauira. | 127 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 10 | Canal treaty, consideration of the committee’s report postponed until 14th instant. Attack on the appointment of Senator Obaldía as governor of Panama closed with a resolution equivalent to a vote of censure against the Government. No prospect of satisfactory action. | 192 | |
133 | Same to same | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Gives details of the debate reported in above telegram, describes the wavering and double-dealing attitude of President Marroquin’s Government, which resulted in developing bitter and almost unanimous opposition to the Government rather than to the treaty. | 193 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 14 | Same subject. The committee report passed first reading. Situation not changed. | 195 | |
137 | Same to same. | Sept. 17 | Mob attacks on Syrians. Incloses note from minister for foreign affairs stating action taken for protection of Turkish subjects. | 129 |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Canal treaty. No discussion of the canal question, and no change in the situation. | 195 | |
139 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | 1903. Sept. 18 | Canal treaty. Incloses “Diario oficial,” publishing text of the majority and minority reports of the special committee, and printed text of the report of the Senate members of the joint committee. | 195 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 22 | Same subject. No new developments | 201 | |
150 | Same to same | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Reviews legislative procedure in Columbia, and its effect on the canal treaty. Bill is not likely to pass without amendments. | 201 |
154 | Same to same | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Reports further details and gives a general view of the situation. | 202 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Additional amendments to projected law practically certain. | 204 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Senate committee’s report has been prepared, and will approve rejection of the treaty and disapprove law authorizing Executive to negotiate and complete treaty. | 204 | |
164 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Obtained report of special committee, to which report of the canal committee was referred. There is a project on foot to annul the arrangement between the Colombian Government and the French canal company extending franchise and privileges of the company. | 205 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré | Oct. 9 | Mob attacks on Syrians. Approves course taken by minister. | 130 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Canal treaty. Report of committee will recommend to annul extension of concessions to canal company. | 206 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Presentation of report postponed until 12th. It provides for a bill granting an extension to the company. Congress not likely to act on the report before adjourning. | 206 | |
176 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports present stage of Congressional action. Comments on lack of sufficient interest evinced in official circles, and embarrassment of the legation in obtaining and forwarding reliable information. | 206 |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Committee report, while proposing a law to ratify extension of time granted to the canal company points out advantages that would be derived by Colombia from annulment of concessions. | 208 | |
179 | Same to same | Oct. 16 | Same subject. Views of General Vélez, the probable candidate of the opposition for the Presidency, on the subject of the canal and foreign aid to the development of Colombia. | 209 |
181 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Full text of the committee report. | 210 |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 17 | Same subject. Transmits information that the Colombian Congress will be dissolved before the end of the month and a special envoy sent to Washington to renew negotiations. | 213 | |
183 | Same to same | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Inquires about his third telegram of August 12, which has not yet been confirmed by the Department. | 213 |
185 | Same to same | Oct. 20 | Conditions on the Isthmus. Asks that the consuls at Panama and Colon keep him informed of conditions there. | 214 |
186 | Same to same | Oct. 21 | Canal treaty. Alarm in Government circles in regard to the possible attitude of the United States in the contingency of trouble on the Isthmus evinced in the Senate, Senator Caro laying the blame on the Government’s action which led to the rejection of the treaty. | 214 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Oct. 22 | Same subject. If it is the purpose of Colombia to ask for more favorable terms, intimate that it will be useless to send a special envoy. | 216 | |
188 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Oct. 23 | Taxes on shipping at Panama. Measure was taken to provide against invasion of bubonic plague. Will be rescinded as soon as danger from that cause has disappeared. | 216 |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Canal treaty. Committee’s report not yet discussed. Colombian Congress apparently waiting for the message of the President of the United States to the extra session of Congress, and will not adjourn until December 14. | 217 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Substance of discussion of committee report in the Senate. Congress will adjourn the 31st. | 217 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 29 | Conditions on the Isthmus. Requests instruction to the consul-general at Panama to keep him informed of matters of consequence. | 218 | |
194 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | 1903. Oct. 30 | Monetary reform law adopting the United States gold dollar for the unit of currency and providing for the redemption of paper money passed and signed by the President, hut not vet published. Recites its main features. | 130 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Leave of absence. Authorized to avail himself of. | 218 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 31 | Canal treaty. Congress adjourned. No action taken on committee report. Anxiety is felt over reports of secession movements in the Cauca and Panama. | 218 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 1 | Same subject. Substance of manifesto issued by the Government criticizing the acts of the last Congress and announcing proposals made to the United States to consider new negotiations. | 218 | |
199 | Same to same | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Full particulars in regard to adjournment of Congress and its action on the treaty. Incloses manifesto of the Government. | 219 |
207 | Same to same | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Gives summary of the manifesto. | 222 |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Revolution in Panama. Reports that the Isthmus is preparing for secession and that troops are being sent by the Government. | 224 240 |
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Messrs. José A. Arango, Federico Boyd, and Tomas Arias to the Secretary of State (telegram). | do | Same subject. Independence of the Isthmus and organization of an executive board announced. | 238 | |
Demetro S. Brida to the President of the United States (telegram). | do | Same subject. The municipality of Panama joins in the movement of separation of the Isthmus from Colombia and looks for recognition by the United States. | 239 | |
Messrs. Arango, Boyd, and Arias to the Secretary of State (telegram). | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Appointment of Philippe Bunau-Varilla as confidential agent to the United States and of Dr. Francisco V. de la Espriella as minister of foreign affairs announced. | 239 | |
Same to same telegram) | Nov. 6 | Same subject. All the towns on the Isthmus have adhered to the declaration of independence, and the authority of the Republic of Panama is obeyed. | 239 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Appointment of Philippe Bunau-Varilla as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States announced. | 239 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Recognition of the Republic of Panama. The President earnestly commends to the Governments of Colombia and Panama the peaceful and equitable settlement of all questions at issue between them. He holds that he is bound to see that the peaceful traffic across the Isthmus shall no longer be disturbed by unnecessary and wasteful civil wars. | 225 240 |
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Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Canal treaty and revolution in Panama. General Reyes states that if the United States will land troops to preserve Colombian sovereignty the Colombian Government will declare martial law and will approve by decree the ratification of the treaty as signed. | 225 241 |
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Mr. Hay to Dr. Herran. | do | Revolution in Panama. Incloses telegram sent to-day to the United States minister at Bogotá announcing the recognition of the Republic of Panama by the United States. | 243 | |
Mr. Bunau-Varilla to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Gives notice of his appointment as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States. Requests that an expression of the grateful sense of obligation of the new Republic to the United States be conveved to the President. | 240 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Canal treaty and revolution in Panama. General Reyes will leave for Panama next Monday, and he desires to know if the American commander will cooperate with him and the Panama Government to arrange peace and the approval of the canal treaty on condition that the inteeritv of Colombia be preserved. | 226 241 |
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Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Colombian Government asks whether the United States will allow landing of troops and whether the United States will take action to maintain Colombian sovereignty under the treaty of 1846. Have been unable to obtain from “the Colombian Government confirmation of the promises made by Reyes. | 226 242 |
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Dr. Herran to Mr. Hay | do | Revolution in Panama. Protests against the attitude assumed by the Government of the United States. | 243 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Nov. 9 | Revolution in Panama. Riotous demonstrations at Bogotá. Martial law has been declared and the United States legation placed under strong guard. | 227 242 |
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Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Same subject. The report telegraphed from New York that Colombian citizens had petitioned the Colombian Government to thank the German Government for its offered protection and to make concessions of land therefor has been officially declared as absolutely untrue. | 244 | |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Revolution in Panama and canal treaty. Reports intense and bitter feeling against the Government and the United States. An army of 15,000 men is being raised and will be sent to the Isthmus if the United States will permit, landing. A resolution was passed at a meeting requesting the Government to call a convention for the purpose of amending the constitution to render possible immediate ratification of the treaty. | 227 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | do | Same subjects. The consul-general at Panama has been instructed to use good offices in securing courteous reception to General Reyes. Landing of Colombian troops on the Isthmus is deemed undesirable. | 228 243 |
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Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Revolution in Panama. The French generally are much pleased with the events in Panama and our attitude there. French consul at Panama has been authorized to enter into relations with the de facto Government. | 244 | |
22 | Mr. Hay to Doctor Heroin. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of protest of the 7th instant. | 244 |
Mr. Hay to Doctor Herran | do | Reception of minister of Panama. Requests audience with the President to present his letter of credence. | 245 | |
1 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Varilla. | Nov. 12 | Same subject. States when the President will receive him. | 245 |
Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | do | Revolution in Panama. Report of interview with the President. Apprehends serious trouble and danger to Americans. | 228 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Quotes from long note of the minister for foreign affairs protesting against the recognition of the Republic of Panama. Asks instructions in case of severance of relations. | 229 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Abstract from note of minister for foreign affairs inquiring as to the actual intentions of the United States and arguing against prevention of the use of force by Colombia. | 229 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré (telegram) | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Directs to again inform the Colombian Government that the United States has recognized the Republic of Panama. Repeats that he and the secretary of legation may avail themselves of their leave when they think best. | 230 | |
Mr. Reyes to Mr. Hay | Dec. 8 | Attitude of the United States in the event of Colombia attempting to maintain her sovereignty on the Isthmus. Inquiry relating to. | 279 | |
1 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Reyes | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Sets forth reasons why an invasion of the territory of Panama by Colombian troops would be regarded with the gravest concern by the Government of the United States. | 279 |
Mr. Reyes to Mr. Hay | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Statement of grievances. Presents a long argument based on the treaty of 1846 and facts and incidents connected with the canal treaty to show that great wrongs have been inflicted on Colombia by the United States, and proposes that the matter be referred to The Hague Tribunal. | 283 | |
4 | Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay | Dec. 25 | Special mission to Panama. Reports arrival at post and gives details of his reception. | 814 |
6 | Same to same | Dec. 27 | Political conditions in the Department of Cauca. Reports critical condition and efforts made by the Colombian Government to restore order. | 316 |
7 | Same to same | Dec. 28 | Revolution in Panama. Incloses pamphlet of the history of the uprising on the Isthmus. | 319 |
9 | Same to same | do | Canal treaty. Resolutions of municipalities of Panama approving. | 333 |
Mr. Reyes to Mr. Hay | 1903. Dec. 29 | Attitude of the United States, etc. Quotes telegram from his Government instructing him to ask prompt and categorical answer to the question whether military action against Panama would be held by the Government of the United States to be a declaration of war. | 280 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Reyes | Dec. 30 | Same subject. Quotes from Department’s note of December 11 and states that formal action of the United States in the event of an invasion of the territory of Panama by Colombian troops must be determined by the circumstances of the case. | 280 | |
Mr. Varilla to Mr. Hay | Dec. 31 | Canal indemnity. States that it is the purpose of the Republic of Panama to leave part of the indemnity in the Treasury of the United States and asks whether interest at the rate of 3 per cent would be allowed. | 281 | |
Same to same | do | Debt of Colombia. Announces decision of the Republic of Panama to assume its share in proportion to its population. | 282 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Reyes | 1904. Jan. 5 | Attitude of the United States, etc. Answers at length the statement of grievances, reviews circumstances and events that compelled the attitude assumed by the United States, declines arbitration by The Hague Tribunal and tenders good offices toward an amicable settlement with Panama. | 204 | |
Mr. Reyes to Mr. Hay | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Asks that his note of December 23 be submitted to the United States Senate. | 306 | |
Mr. Varilla to Mr. Hay | do | Canal treaty. Resolutions of municipalities of Panama approving. | 343 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Reyes | Jan. 9 | Attitude of the United States, etc. Refutes points presented in his note of January 6 in regard to alleged purpose of the Government of the United States, the ability of Colombia to suppress the revolution, and motives of the Colombian Senate in rejecting the canal treaty. | 309 | |
Mr. Reyes to Mr. Hay | Jan. 11 | Same subject. Renews previous protests, denies that Panama was ever independent, and expresses hope that the Government of the United States will reconsider its decision. | 311 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Reyes | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Again declines to reconsider the decision already announced and proposes to exertgood offices for submission to a plebiscite of the question of separation, and for submission to a special court of arbitration of the settlement of claims of either Government against the other. | 313 |
correspondence between the department of state and consular officers at panama and colon.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Mr. Loomis to the consul-general at Panama (telegram). | 1903. Nov. 3 | Revolution in Panama. Uprising on Isthmus reported. Keep Department promptly and fully informed. | 231 | |
Mr. Loomis to the consul at Colon (telegram). | do | Same subject and tenor | 231 | |
Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports situation critical. Uprising expected in the night. | 231 | |
Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports uprising; gives details | 231 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram from the Navy Department to the Nashville. | 231 | |
Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports revolution imminent and that the Government vessel Cartagena arrived with troops. | 235 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Malmros (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks if troops are disembarking from the Cartagena or preparing to land. | 236 | |
Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Troops from the Cartagena disembarked and camping on the Pacific dock, awaiting orders. | 236 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Malmros (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks whether he received and delivered a message to the Nashville. | 236 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Troops landed from the Cartagena should not proceed to Panama. | 236 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Malmros (telegram). | 1903. Nov. 3 | Revolution in Panama. Make all possible effort to get the message sent for the Nashville. | 236 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Malmros (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs to inform the captain of the Nashville that the Colombian troops must be prevented from departing for Panama. | 237 | |
Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Reports situation in detail. | 237 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs to inform the commander of the gunboat Bogotá that the United States desires him to refrain from shelling the city of Panama. | 232 | |
Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports formation of a government at a mass meeting. | 232 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Bogotá fired several shells on the city. One Chinaman killed. | 232 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Reports receipt of a circular letter from the provisional government giving notice of formation of the Republic of Panama. | 232 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledge receipt of circular letter and await instructions. | 232 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Keep Department informed | 233 | |
Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Colombian troops reembarked for Cartagena. | 233 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Malmros. | do | Same subject. What is the situation this evening? | 238 | |
Mr. Malmros to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Nashville landed 50 men. Negotiations between Colombian commander and Panama Government progressing. | 237 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. All Colombian soldiers are going on board Royal Mail steamer, returning to Cartagena. | 238 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Republic of Panama proclaimed at Colon. | 238 | |
Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Situation peaceful. Colon and interior provinces joined independence. No Colombian soldiers on the Isthmus. | 233 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Ehrman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructions in regard to entering into relations with the de facto government in Panama. | 233 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Transmits text of telegram of this day to the United States minister at Bogotá relating to the recognition of the Republic of Panama. | 234 | |
Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports appointment of Philippe Bunau-Varilla as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States. | 234 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 7 | Same subject. The Panama Government has been informed that it will be held responsible for the protection of persons and property of American citizens. | 234 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 8 | Same subject. It is reported that the Colombian Government has detained British steamers Manavi and Quito for the purpose of bringing troops to the Isthmus. | 234 | |
463 | Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Loomis. | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Gives full and detailed account of. | 254 |
464 | Same to same | Do | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the provisional government of the Republic of Panama. | 252 |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 10 | Canal treaty. A commission from the Panama Government has left for Washington to arrange a canal treaty. | 235 | |
- | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Ehrman (telegram). | do | Revolution in Panama. Keep in touch with the United States naval forces at Panama and keep commander advised. | 235 |
Mr. Ehrman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Canal treaty. Bunau-Varilla is authorized to make treaties. | 235 |
correspondence between the navy department and officers of the united states navy and marine corps.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Commander Hubbard to Mr. Moody. | 1903. Oct. 15 | Report of alleged revolution in the State of Cauca. | 249 | |
Mr. Darling to Admiral Glass. | Nov. 2 | Revolution in Panama. Directs him to proceed to Panama, to maintain free and uninterrupted transit, and to prevent landing of any armed force. | 247 | |
Mr. Darling to the Nashville. | 1903. Nov. 2 | Revolution in Panama. Instruction to maintain free and uninterrupted transit and to prevent landing of any armed force. | 247 | |
Mr. Darling to the Atlanta. | Nov. 3 | Same subject. Instruction to proceed to Colon. | 247 | |
Mr. Darling to the Nashville. | do | Same subject. Make every effort to prevent Government troops at Colon from proceeding to Panama. | 248 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Repeats above telegram to the consul at Panama. | 248 | |
Commander Hubbard to Mr. Moody. | do | Same subject. Reports upon situation at Colon. | 249 | |
Same to same | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Provisional government established at Panama. Colombian officers taken prisoners. Prohibited transit of troops. | 250 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Government troops yet in Colon. Have prohibited transportation of troops. | 250 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Have landed force tor protection of American citizens. | 250 | |
Admiral Glass to Mr. Moody | do | Same subject. Reports movements of vessels under his command. | 250 | |
Mr. Darling to the Nashville. | do | Same subject. Send immediately a battery with force of men to Panama. | 248 | |
Mr. Moody to the Nashville. | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Prevent landing of armed force at Colon and Porto Bello. | 248 | |
Mr. Moody to the Boston | do | Same subject. Prevent recurrence of bombardment at Panama. | 248 | |
Commander Hubbard to Mr. Moody. | do | Same subject. British war vessel Amphion is protecting American interests at Panama. | 250 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Have withdrawn force landed Wednesday. No bloodshed. | 250 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Have landed force again. Situation again acute. | 251 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Large body of troops reported sailing from Cartagena. | 251 | |
Mr. Moody to the Maine. | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Proceed at once to Colon | 249 | |
Captain Delano to Mr. Moody. | do | Same subject. All quiet. Have withdrawn marines. | 251 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Independent party in possession of Panama, Colon, and railroad line. | 251 | |
Commander Diehl to Mr. Moody. | Nov. 7 | Same subject. All quiet | 251 | |
Captain Delano to Mr. Moody. | Nov. 8 | Same subject. Atlanta left for Bocas del Toro | 251 | |
Commander Diehl to Mr. Moody. | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Seizure of British steamers at Buenaventura to transport Colombian troops feared. Asks instructions. | 251 | |
Mr. Moody to Commander Diehl. | do | Same subject. Instructs to watch seized British steamers at Buenaventura and to protect them. | 249 | |
Admiral Glass to Mr. Moody | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Bogotá is reported to have sailed from Buenventura with 1,000 troops for Rio Dulce. Have sent Concord to prevent landing. | 252 | |
Mr. Moody to Admiral Glass | do | Same subject. Did British steamers leave with Colombian troops aboard? | 249 |
messages from the president of the united states to congress.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
The President to Congress. | 1903. Nov. 16 | Revolution in Panama Transmits all correspondence and other official documents relating to the subject. | 230 | |
Same to same | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Transmits additional correspondence. | 252 | |
Same to same | Dec. 18 | Canal treaty. Transmits report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers relating to the subject. | 132 | |
Same to same | 1904. Jan. 4 | Isthmian canal. Statement of action in executing the act entitled “An act to provide for the construction of a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans,” approved June 28, 1902. | 260 | |
Same to same. | Jan. 18 | Relations of the United States with Colombia and the Republic of Panama. Transmits report of the Secretary of State covering additional papers bearing upon the subject. | 283 |
cuba.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Convention between the United States and Cuba. | 1902. Dec. 11 | Commercial convention. Text | 375 | |
Supplementary convention between the United States and Cuba. | 1903. Jan. 26 | For extension of time within which the ratification of above convention may be exchanged. Text. | 381 | |
Agreement between the United States and Cuba. | Feb. 23 | For the lease to the United States of lands in Cuba for coaling and naval stations. Text. | 350 | |
479 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | Apr. 11 | Message of the President of Cuba to Congress. Gives extracts of. | 353 |
492 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Authentication of papers to be used in Cuba must be made by Cuban diplomatic or consular officers in the country where they originate. Incloses decree and correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs relating to the refusal to recognize an authentication made by the second secretary of the United States legation. | 369 |
213 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers | May 2 | Same subject. Approves his insisting upon the recognition of the certification given by the United States legation, but admits that Cuba’s right to regulate her domestic affairs can not be disputed. | 371 |
520 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | May 9 | Jurisdiction of the supreme court on constitutional questions. Incloses law establishing procedure. | 371 |
669 | Same to same | Sept. 19 | Tour of President Palma through the island. Reports itinerary, purposes, and probable results. | 374 |
Lease to the United States by the Government of Cuba. | Oct. 2 | Of certain areas of land and water for naval or coaling stations in Guantanamo and Bahia Honda. Text. | 351 | |
689 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | Oct, 17 | Tour of President Palma through the island. Reports return of Mr. Palma and the reception given him in various places. | 374 |
712 | Same to same | Nov. 7 | Message of President Palma to the Cuban Congress. Incloses translation and discusses its contents. | 359 |
denmark.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
295 | Mr. Swenson to Mr. Hay | 1903. Mar. 13 | Eighty-fifth birthday anniversary of the King. Incloses press clippings concerning the approaching visit of the German Emperor on this occasion and the departure of the Duke of Cumberland in connection with the latter’s claim to the Kingdom of Hanover. | 383 |
298 | Same to same | Apr. 17 | Military service, liability of naturalized citizens on account of. Incloses correspondence with N. H. T. Lind and Ditley Eltzholtz on the subject. | 385 |
299 | Same to same | Apr. 28 | Visit of the German Emperor. Reports details of the reception given him. | 385 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Swenson (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Fortieth anniversary of the King’s reign. Directs to convey the President’s felicitations. | 387 | |
322 | Mr. Swenson to Mr. Hay | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Incloses message of congratulation in accordance with above telegram. Gives an account of the celebrations and pays tribute to the King’s character and popularity. | 387 |
323 | Same to same | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Incloses acknowledgment of the minister for foreign affairs. | 388 |
dominican republic.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
527 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | 1903. Apr. 10 | Revolutionary movement in Santo Domingo. City surrounded by President Vasquez, can not resist long. Arrival of U. S. S. Atlanta and good services rendered by Captain Turner reported. | 390 |
541 | Same to same | May 12 | Same subject. Details of President Vasquez’ attack on Santo Domingo. Further trouble likely to arise from the competition of various candidates for the presidency. | 392 |
552 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | 1903. June 9 | Recognition of the provisional government. Incloses correspondence with the Dominican foreign office on the subject. | 393 |
614 | Same to same | Oct. 22 | Presentation of the letter of President Roosevelt to President A. Woss y Gil. Incloses correspondence relating to the. | 394 |
629 | Same to same | Oct. 30 | Blockade of insurgent ports. Full report of the demand made on the steamship Cherokee to discharge her cargo for the ports of Puerto Plata and Samana at Santo Domingo. Incloses correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs who contends that the interdiction was not made under orders of blockade, but by virtue of the company’s contract, and his letter of advice to the master of the vessel. | 396 |
632 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Blockade has been declared, but no notice has been given to the legation. Both Dominican vesselsare in Santo Domingo harbor. | 402 |
639 | Same to same | Nov. 3 | Same subject. The Cherokee left for Samana with a letter from the legation to the United States naval commander requesting the latter to convoy her into port. | 402 |
640 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Ports are not actually blockaded, but merely closed by decree. | 403 |
197 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence on the subject with the consul-general of the Dominican Republic at New York. | 403 |
641 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Reports that the U. S. S. Baltimore arrived and will convoy the Cherokee. | 404 |
647 | Same to same | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Incloses additional correspondence with the foreign office. Cherokee landed her cargo at closed port. | 404 |
france.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Memorandum from the French embassy. | 1903. Jan. 13 | Claims of France against Venezuela. Statement of the position of the French Government. | 410 | |
Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 16 | Visit of United States war vessels to Marseille to participate in the reception of President Loubet suggested. | 406 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Porter (telegram). | Apr. 24 | Same subject. The United States European Squadron will proceed to Marseille. | 406 | |
1185 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | May 5 | Same subject. High appreciation by the French Government and people evinced by the special marks of attention paid by President Loubet to Admiral Cotton in Marseille and Paris. Incloses clipping from the New York Herald. | 406 |
Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Hay | July 3 | Stoppage on the high seas of the French steamer Amiral Fourichon by a United States war vessel without adequate cause. Relates incident and asks to be enabled to report to his Government. | 408 | |
47 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Jusserand. | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Transmits explanation of the incident as given by the Navy Department. | 408 |
Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Hay | Sept. 5 | Same subject. The information contained in above note will be forwarded to his Government. | 409 |
germany.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Mr. von Holleben to Mr. Hay. | 1901. Dec. 5 | Desertion of seamen on the Pacific coast. Incloses letter from the Rickmers Reismühlen Rhederei & Schiffbau A. G., complaining of the rapid increase of desertions of ships’ crews in California, and requests that the Government of the United States earnestly apply itself to afford an effectual remedy. | 411 | |
696 | Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben. | Dec. 17 | Same subject. The matter has been brought to the attention of the governors of California and Oregon. | 413 |
721 | Same to same | 1902. Feb. 5 | Same subject. The governor of California reports that he has requested the local authorities to strictly observe the provisions of the consular convention of 1871. | 413 |
2153 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Hay | 1902. Nov. 28 | Difficulty with Venezuela. Incloses semiofficial announcement of the sending of three more small cruisers to Venezuelan waters. | 417 |
2154 | Same to same c | Dec. 3 | Same subject. The under secretary for foreign affairs denies, in an interview, report of increase of German naval forces in Venezuelan waters. | 418 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Dodge (telegram). | Dec. 5 | Same subject. The President would be pleased to see a settlement effected through J. & W. Seligman & Co. | 418 | |
2161 | Same to same | Dec. 10 | Same subject. The under secretary for foreign affairs mentioned, at a reception, presentation of ultimatum and negotiations with Great Britain about display of force. Seligman’s offer of financial assistance to Venezuela not officially known at the foreign office. Incloses text of memorandum laid before the Reichstag. | 418 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram) | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Directs to inform the German Government that the United States does not acquiesce in any extension of the doctrine of pacific blockade which may affect adversely the rights of States not parties to the controversy, or discriminate against the commerce of neutral nations. | 420 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Directs to inform the German Government that the Venezuelan Government requests the United States minister to communicate a proposition to Germany that the present difficulty relating to the manner of settling claims of German subjects be submitted to arbitration. | 420 | |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 14 | Same subject. The German Government has yielded to the wishes of Great Britain and intends to unite in a joint declaration of a warlike blockade, but has at present no intention to declare war. | 421 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Directs to ascertain what is intended by a warlike blockade without war, and to represent the desirability of arbitration. | 421 | |
2 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Gives substance of interviews at the foreign office. | 421 |
3 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Department’s telegram relating to arbitration of claims has been submitted to the German Government. | 422 |
Memorandum from the German embassy. | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Capture of Venezuelan gunboats. Gives names of boats captured and explanation relating to the destruction of two of them. | 422 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs to inform the German Government that the Government of Venezuela has conferred upon the United States minister to Venezuela full powers to enter into negotiations on the part of Venezuela to settle present difficulties and to ascertain if Germany is disposed to assent thereto. | 423 | |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Blockade and arbitration. Warlike blockade will be enforced under the rules of Capt. Charles H. Stockton’s naval war code, although it is not intended to make a formal declaration of war. Question of arbitration is under consideration and is acceptable in principle to Germany. | 423 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Germany and Great Britain have agreed to invite the President of the United States to act as arbitrator. Certain claims will be reserved. | 423 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Proposal to empower the United States minister to Venezuela to enter into negotiations has been communicated to the German Government. | 424 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Arbitration. The President has informed Venezuela of the proposed invitation to act as arbitrator, and inquired if it is the wish of Venezuela that he so act. The President desires to be informed more precisely of the reservations of the subject-matter of arbitration contemplated. | 424 | |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Blockade. Gives substance of the official announcement of the blockade of Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo. | 424 | |
5 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Blockade. Incloses text of official announcement of. | 425 |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1902. Dec. 23 | Difficulty with Venezuela. Arbitration German memorandum accepting arbitration of claims under reservation of those specified in the memorandum of chancellor to be immediately paid, defining the scope of arbitration, tendering the office of arbitrator to the President, and accepting recourse to The Hague Tribunal if the President declines. | 425 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 24 | Same subject. The German Government announces that as the President has been invited to act as arbitrator, this invitation must take precedence of the proposal made by the Venezuelan Government that the United States minister there should be empowered to negotiate as the representative of that Government. | 426 | |
6 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses text of the memorandum relating to arbitration. | 426 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | Dec. 26 | Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribunal is preferred by the President, who will continue extending good offices if desirable. | 428 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 27 | Same subject. German preliminary conditions have been telegraphed in full to the United States minister at Caracas. Venezuela’s response will be promptly communicated. | 429 | |
10 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Dec. 29 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum of German claims and grievances. | 429 |
11 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses memorandum from the German foreign office relating to the appointment of United States Minister Bowen as Venezuela’s plenipotentiary. | 431 |
12 | Same to same | do | Same subject. President Roosevelt’s decimation of the office of arbitrator has been communicated to the German Government. Reports sentiment of the German people. | 432 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Instructs to communicate to the German Government a telegram from the United States minister to Venezuela containing President Castro’s reply to the German preliminary conditions. | 433 | |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Jan. 2 | Same subject. Above telegram has been communicated to the German Government. | 433 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 6 | Same subject. The German Government will open negotiations with Minister Bowen in Washington upon receipt of definite statement of President Castro accepting preliminary conditions. Negotiations not to prejudice the right of reference to The Hague Tribunal. | 434 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | do | Same subject. Advises him of acceptance by Great Britain of the negotiation if Venezuela assents to the conditions imposed by Great Britain. | 433 | |
17 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Jan. 8 | Same subject. Incloses text of German memorandum accepting, conditionally, the negotiation with Minister Bowen. | 434 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | do | Same subject. Designation of Minister Bowen as Venezuela’s plenipotentiary. Quotes telegram of January 8 from Mr. Bowen. | 435 | |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 9 | Same subject. President Castro’s answer has been communicated to the minister for foreign affairs, who incidentally remarked that the answer was still lacking a definite statement as to the payment of claims or security therefor. | 435 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Mr. Bowen is coming to Washington. Instructs to suggest that the matter of raising the blockade be taken into consideration with a view to early determination. | 436 | |
Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Blockade. The minister for foreign affairs states that the subject will be dealt with in the answer of Germany to Venezuela. | 436 | |
21 | Same to same. | Jan. 14 | Same subject. Reports in full interview with Baron Richthofen on the matter of raising the blockade. | 436 |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 17 | Same subject. The German Government will instruct its representative in Washington to open negotiations with Mr. Bowen upon the distinct agreement that Venezuela declares itself bound by the three conditions set out in the German memorandum. | 437 | |
38 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | 1903. Jan. 29 | Military service. The application of George Hoferer for permission to visit his home has been denied on the ground that he emigrated after being actually enrolled. | 442 |
Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 19 | Difficulty with Venezuela. Raising of blockade of Maracaibo and Puerto Cabello officially announced. | 437 | |
50 | Same to same | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Incloses notes from the foreign office announcing the raising of the blockade. | 437 |
Memorandum from the German embassy. | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Asks it the chargé d’affaires of the United States in Venezuela can remain in charge of German interests there until the-arrival of the German minister. | 438 | |
62 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | Mar. 6 | Right of consuls to apply directly to local authorities for information. Reports that the consulgeneral at Frankfort was denied information by the police of that city, the latter claiming that such applications must be made through the diplomatic channel. Discusses the matter and requests instruction. | 444 |
Mr. Adee to Baron von Sternburg. | Mar. 8 | Blockade of insurgent ports by the Venezuelan Government. Transmits announcement of the reestablishment of the blockade of the Orinoco River and of the ports of Carunano and Guanta. | 438 | |
31 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Tower | Mar. 11 | Military fine imposed on Jacob Roos. Incloses petition for release from and permission to visit Germany. | 442 |
Mr. Loomis to Baron von Sternburg. | Mar. 13 | Blockade of insurgent ports by the Venezuelan Government. Decree of, has been revoked. | 438 | |
42 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | Apr. 1 | Right of consuls to apply directly to local authority for information is defined and limited by the treaty, which reads in conformity to the version of the German Government. Discusses the question. | 447 |
Freiherr von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 4 | Claims against Venezuela. Arbitration of the preferential treatment of the blockading powers by The Hague Tribunal. Incloses draft of protocol of agreement. | 439 | |
Mr. Hay to Baron von Sternberg. | Apr. 6 | Same subject, Acknowledges receipt of above. | 439 | |
Protocol of agreement between Venezuela and Germany, to which the United States and other powers are parties. | May 7 | Same subject. Respecting the reference of the question of the preferential treatment of claims to the tribunal at The Hague. Text, | 439 | |
118 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | June 5 | Military fine imposed on Jacob Roos. The German Government adhering to its position that the naturalization treaty does not apply to Alsace-Lorraine will, however, permit Roos to visit his home there upon payment of the fine. | 443 |
131 | Same to same | July 2 | Visit of United States war vessels to Kiel. Gives full report of the courtesies extended to the officers by the Emperor and officers of the German navy, text of an address by the ambassador at the dinner given in honor of Admiral Cotton and his officers, and the Emperor’s reply. | 448 |
164 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Hay | July 31 | Impressment of Toni Schnackenberg into the German army in spite of his American passport. Release was ordered, although it was at first claimed that the passport was not sufficient evidence of citizenship. | 444 |
Baron von Sternberg to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 11 | Desertion of seamen on the Pacific coast. The court commissioner at San Francisco requires that all requests for the arrest of deserters shall hereafter be presented to a court of record, which is in contradiction of the consular convention of 1871, and will cause loss of time and a large increase of cost, asks that that officer be instructed to recede from his position. | 413 | |
37 | Mr. Hay to Baron von dem Bussche-Hadd enhausen. | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Quotes from an opinion of the attorney-general, who suggests that the question be fully presented to the proper court by the German consul. | 416 |
great britain.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | 1902. Dec. 5 | Difficulty with Venezuela. With reference to the 452 effort of J. & W. Seligman & Co. to make an arrangement for the settlement of the Venezuelan debt, expresses the wish of the President that force may not be resorted to by Germany and Great Britain, the United States Government assumes no obligation of any nature in the way of guaranty. | 452 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 12 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 452 | |
Same to same-(telegram) | do | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 453 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Reports that no reply to Venezuelan proposal is possible to-day on account of the absence of members of the Government. | 453 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Reports statement made in the House of Lords by the minister for foreign affairs touching the blockade of Venezuelan ports and denying intention to land forces or to occupy territory. | 453 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to ascertain whether Great Britain insist on a warlike blockade, and, if so, to get a definition of what is intended thereby, also to represent the desirability of arbitration. | 453 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Reports that he has represented the desirability of arbitration to the minister for foreign affairs. | 454 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. The blockade of Venezuelan ports Avill be jure gentium, but will not be declared for several days because Germany requires the assent of the Bundesrath. | 454 | |
1002 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses his note to the minister for foreign affairs making reservations in relation to the “pacific” blockade. | 454 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Reports the remarks of the prime minister in the House of Commons on the subject of the blockade and the state of war in Venezuela. | 455 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports the principle of arbitration accepted. The British Government is disposed to ask the President to act as arbitrator. Certain claims will be excluded and must be settled immediately. Coercive measures will be continued in the meanwhile. | 455 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Immediate cash payment need not be large, recognition of the principle being the question. | 456 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 456 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Proposal of Venezuela to empower Minister Bowen to negotiate settlement has been referred to the British Government, which prefers to adhere to the arbitration as already accepted in principle. | 456 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President would not decline the office of arbitrator, but would like to have the British Government unofficially informed that reference, of the matter to The Hague Tribunal seemed desirable. | 456 | |
1005 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Confirms telegrams and discusses the situation. | 407 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of December 19 has been communicated in the manner therein indicated to the under secretary of state for foreign affairs. | 457 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 457 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Notice of blockade of Venezuelan ports as published in the supplement to the London Gazette. | 458 | |
1007 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms telegrams and incloses correspondence with the foreign office. | 458 |
1008 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister of foreign affairs acknowledging his note referring to the “pacific” blockade. | 459 |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1902. Dec. 22 | Difficulty with Venezuela. The British Government is very desirous that the President should act as arbitrator, but will consent to The Hague Tribunal if the President can not act. Conditions and reservations are awaiting Germany’s communications. | 459 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Gives substance of the British memorandum of conditions and reservations of the arbitration. | 460 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 24 | Same subject. If the-United States Government should desire alterations or modifications in the arbitration proposals the British Government will consider them, provided they do not involve any question of principle. | 460 | |
1012 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses text of the British memorandum relating to the arbitration proposals of Venezuela. | 461 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | Dec. 26 | Same subject. Instructs to inquire whether the propositions of Great Britain may be communicated to Venezuela. | 462 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 463 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. The minister for foreign affairs expressed regret at the President’s decision and assented to the British propositions being communicated to Venezuela. | 463 | |
1017 | Same to same. | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Text of note to minister for foreign affairs relating to the President’s decision not to act as arbitrator. | 463 |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The British Government is anxiously awaiting the reply of the Venezuelan Government. | 464 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Instructs to communicate to the British Government the reply of President Castro to the British propositions. | 465 | |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | do | Claims of British subjects for losses in Cuba and the Philippines. Incloses statement of, with hope that adverse decision will be reconsidered. | 479 | |
1016 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | do | Effects of American citizens deceased on British territory or vessels. Consuls’ right to take charge of, not recognized. Incloses correspondence in the case of Capt. Charles E. Schonberg, deceased, on board the British steamship Manora. | 483 |
Same to same (telegram) | 1903. Jan. 1 | Difficulty with Venezuela. The reply of the Government of Venezuela has been communicated to the British Government. | 465 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 3 | Same subject. Inquiry of the minister for foreign affairs whether the United States Government would object to Minister Bowen acting for Venezuela has been answered in the negative. | 465 | |
1020 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports interviews with the minister for foreign affairs touching the arbitration proposals and the designation of Mr. Bowen to act for Venezuela. | 466 |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 5 | Same subject. Appointment of Mr. Bowen as Venezuela’s plenipotentiary is agreed to by Great Britain, provided that the terms in the British memorandum are unreservedly accepted. | 466 | |
1021 | Same to same | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs agreeing to the appointment of Mr. Bowen as Venezuela’s plenipotentiary. | 466 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | Jan. 8 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 468 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Instructions contained in above telegram have been complied with. | 468 | |
1024 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of telegrams and notes. | 468 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 469 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Raising of the blockade is considered inexpedient until satisfactory assurance is given that preliminary conditions of the memorandum shall be complied with. Question of guarantees will also have to be considered. | 469 | |
1026 | Same to same | Jan. 14 | Same subject. Report of interviews with the minister for foreign affairs on the subject of raising the blockade. | 470 |
1109 | Mr. Hay to Mr. White | 1903. Jan. 15 | Effects of United States citizens deceased on British territory or vessels. Discusses consuls’ right as regards the custody and disposal of, in the light of the consular regulations and an opinion of the Attorney-General. In the absence of a treaty the position of the British Government, as reported in his 1016, is not open to dispute. | 487 |
Convention between the United States and Great Britain. | Jan. 24 | Providing for the settlement of questions between the two countries with respect to the boundary line between the Territory of Alaska and the British possessions in North America. Text. | 488 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 26 | Difficulty with Venezuela. The only obstacle, apparently, to an early settlement is the desire of the blockading powers to secure priority for their claims against Venezuela. | 471 | |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | Jan. 27 | Claims of British subjects for losses suffered hi Cuba and the Philippines. Gives reasons why the Department is unable to recommend these claims to Congress. | 482 | |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 30 | Difficulty with Venezuela. Reports interview with the minister for foreign affairs about Mr. Bowen’s demand that all claims be placed on an equal footing in regard to the customs. The British Government has instructed its ambassador to refer the whole case to The Hague Tribunal, unless the President should be willing to decide the point. | 471 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Reports the intention of the British Government to refer to The Hague Tribunal the question of preferential treatment, unless the President should accept to decide it himself, and Mr. Bowen accede to the latest proposal to increase percentage of customs receipts, all other powers receiving one-half of the proceeds. | 472 | |
29 | Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 6 | Same subject. Preferential settlement of claims of the blockading powers is denied by Mr. Bowen; insists that the question should be determined by arbitration, and asks that it be referred to The Hague Tribunal, unless the President is prepared to decide the point. | 473 |
66 | Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | do | Same subject. The President declines again to accept the office of arbitrator. | 474 |
1052 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Reports interviews with members of the Government on the subject of arbitration of preferential treatment. | 475 |
73 | Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | Feb. 13 | Alaska boundary convention of January 24 has received the consent of the United States Senate. | 493 |
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 14 | Difficulty with Venezuela. Orders have been issued to raise the blockade of Venezuelan ports. | 475 | |
1058 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Comments upon the friendly attitude of the foreign office toward him, always affording the fullest information on the negotiations. | 475 |
1066 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Incloses official notice of raising of the blockade. | 476 |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | Mar. 5 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Gives names of the American members of the. | 494 | |
1149 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Choate. | Mar. 10 | Same subject and tenor | 494 |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Loomis. | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Proposes extension of time for the presentation of the cases and evidence until May 31 or June 30 through exchange of notes or a supplementary convention. | 495 | |
Mr. Loomis to Sir Michael bert. | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Above proposal is receiving consideration. | 496 | |
59 | Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Loomis. | Mar. 19 | Same subject. Gives names of the British members of the tribunal. | 496 |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 23 | Same subject. The proposal for an extension of time will not be pressed by the British Government. The British case will be ready May 3. | 496 | |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | Mar. 24 | Same subject. The presentation of the United States case to the American members and to the British embassy on the same day is considered a compliance with the stipulations of the convention. | 497 | |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 25 | Same subject. While believing the assumption in note of March 24, in regard to the delivery of the United States case in Washington to be correct, he has referred the question to his Government. | 497 | |
1094 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay. | 1903. Apr. 1 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Incloses notes giving the names of the American members. | 494 |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Formal acceptance of the arragement verbally proposed for the delivery of the cases as in full compliance with the protocol. | 497 | |
110 | Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Formal acceptance of above arrangement. | 498 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate. | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Incloses copies of above two notes. | 499 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 30 | Same subject. By agreement the cases are to be delivered here and in London on May 1. | 499 | |
117 | Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | May 1 | Same subject. Incloses letter of the united States agent, Mr. John W. Foster, to the British agent, Hon. Clifford Lifton, with 20 copies of the United States case. | 499 |
1113 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Transmits 8 copies of the British case, with the correspondence with the British agent. | 500 |
Protocol of agreement between Venezuela and Great Britain, to which the United States and other powers are parties. | May 7 | Respecting the reference of the question of the preferential treatment of claims to the tribunal at The Hague. Text. | 477 | |
Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 20 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Reports that he is urging that the Commission meet on September 3, to hear or arrange for oral argument. | 500 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | May 21 | Same subject. The United States will waive formalities of the treaty in reference to production of papers. | 500 | |
1203 | Same to same | May 25 | Same subject. Incloses request of the agent of the United States to the agent of Great Britain for certain documents referred to in the British case. | 501 |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | May 27 | Restrictions on the admission of aliens into South Africa. Suggests that consular officers of Great Britain in the United States be instructed to acquaint applicants for permits with the. | 545 | |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | May 29 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Incloses list of documents referred to in the United States case which the British agent desires to examine in original or photograph. | 502 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Same request for additional documents. | 503 | |
Same to same | May 30 | Restrictions on the admission of aliens to South Africa. Quotes letter from the British consul-general at New York relating to the warning there given to all persons intending to proceed to the former South African republics. Incloses printed notice and press notice which have been sent to other consular officers in the United States. | 547 | |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | June 3 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for prompt action. | 549 | |
Same to same | June 4 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Agrees to the request of the British agent to examine documents referred to in the United States case, provided that no delay will be qaused thereby in the delivery of the counter case. The United States agent proposes to take all original papers to London. | 503 | |
Treaty between the United States and Great Britain, acting in the name of the Sultan of Zanzibar. | June 5 | Amending the treaty of amity and commerce concluded September 21, 1833, between the United States and the Sultan of Muskat, so as to permit the imposition of light and harbor dues on vessels of the United States entering the ports of Zanzibar and Pemba. Text. | 562 | |
138 | Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | June 8 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. The United States agent will deliver the counter case of the United States on July 3. | 504 |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Foster. | do | Same subject. Incloses list of documents desired by the British agent. | 505 | |
Mr. Sifton to Mr. Foster | June 11 | Same subject. Requests certified copies of documents referred to in the United States case. | 510 | |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 12 | Same subject. The British Government take exception to conditions in Mr. Hay’s note of June 4, and strongly urge an extension of time. | 511 | |
Same to same | do | Same subject. Full statement of reasons and argument why an extension of time should be agreed to. | 511 | |
Mr. Sifton to Mr. Foster | June 15 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum dealing with the requests made on May 23. | 516 | |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | 1903. June 16 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Points out that the apparent purpose of the request to examine and photograph original documents was to obtain an extension of time for the presentation of the counter case, reviews the clause of the treaty bearing on this point, repeats the reasons why the President can not accede to such extension, and gives notice that the counter case of the United States will be delivered on July 3. | 512 | |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | June 18 | Same subject. Denies that the request for an extension of time is for the preparation of the counter case alone as alleged in above note. | 522 | |
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert. | June 22 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the above note, takes note of corrections, which do not seem to essentially affect the action of the two Governments. | 522 | |
1141 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | June 23 | Same subject. Reports interview and incloses correspondence had with the Attorney-General and confirms telegrams to the Department on the subject of extension of time for the delivery of the counter case of Great Britain. | 523 |
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Sets forth reasons why an extension of time should be arranged without recourse to the tribunal. | 525 | |
Same to same | June 24 | Same subject. Suggests that the British agent put himself into communication with the United States agent about the request for an extension of time. | 526 | |
Same to same | June 26 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum showing why an extension of time should not be granted. | 526 | |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Hay. | June 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of above. | 529 | |
Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sifton. | July 1 | Same subject. Incloses certified copies of documents and a memorandum of documents of which the Government is unable to furnish copies. | 530 | |
153 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Raikes. | do | Same subject. Delivery of the United States counter case in accordance with agreement. | 531 |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Extension of time for the delivery of the counter case. Presents argument and expresses hope that the decision of the United States Government will be reconsidered; otherwise the British Government reserves the right to protest to the tribunal against the reception of evidence, and to claim permission to present evidence in rebuttal. | 531 | |
Mr. Foster to Mr. Sifton | July 2 | Same subject. Transmits copies of the counter case of the United States. | 533 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Raikes | do | Same subject. Certified copies of original documents mentioned in the United States case will be forwarded to-morrow. | 534 | |
1225 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Choate | do | Same subject. Forwards certified copies of original documents mentioned in the United States case for delivery to the British agent. | 534 |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis | July 3 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the United States counter case and communication of the United States agent to the British agent. | 534 | |
1151 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Forwards British counter case and appendices. | 535 |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis | July 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of July 2. | 536 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Raikes | July 6 | Same subject. Extension of time for the delivery of the counter cases. Discusses two points involving the honor and good faith of the Government of the United States, dissenting from the contention that Article II of the convention was not complied with, and that evidence upon which the United States Government relies is announced as not open for examination until after the delivery of the counter case, showing in regard to both points the scrupulous good faith of the United States. | 536 | |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis | do | Same subject. Announces that Mr. Pope will arrive in Washington July 7 to inspect documents. | 537 | |
Same to same | July 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of July 6. | 538 | |
1157 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | July 20 | Same subject. Incloses note acknowledging receipt of documents sent with Department’s No. 1225. | 538 |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis | 1903. July 28 | Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Announces the death of Hon. John Douglass Armour, one of the members of the tribunal, and the appointment of Mr. Aylesworth, K.C., to take his place. | 538 | |
Mr. Sifton to Mr. Foster | July 29 | Same subject. Suggests that about October 15 would be a suitable time for the preliminary meeting of the tribunal. | 539 | |
Mr. Foster to Mr. Sifton | Aug. 4 | Same subject. Sets forth in detail the reasons why the meeting of the tribunal will take place on September 3. | 539 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Choate (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes a telegram from the United States agent relating to his declining to concur in the suggestion of the British agent that the tribunal meet about October 15, and instructs to advise the foreign office that the United States Government expects the tribunal to meet September 3, as agreed. | 541 | |
Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Announces agreement that the tribunal shall meet September 3. | 541 | |
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis. | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Request of the British agent for permission to inspect photographs or make certified copies of original Russian documents mentioned in the counter case of the United States, and inquiry whether it will be possible to examine original depositions in London. | 542 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Raikes | Aug. 14 | Same subject. All the documents are now being packed for shipment to London, where every facility will be given for examination as requested. | 542 | |
Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. First meeting of the tribunal will be at the foreign office at 11 o’clock, Septembers. | 543 | |
Lord Alverstone, Mr. Root, Mr. Lodge, and Mr. Turner | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Text of the decision. | 543 | |
1307 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate | Nov. 9 | Graves of British seamen discovered within the limits of the United States naval station at Guantanamo, Cuba. Incloses letter from Navy Department relating to, and instructs to bring matter to the attention of the British Government. | 550 |
1239 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | Nov. 14 | Treaty between Great Britain and China respecting commercial relations, etc. Incloses text. | 551 |
1265 | Same to same | Dec. 18 | Graves of British seamen at Guantanamo. The British Government thankfully accepts the offer of the Navy Department to take care of them. | 551 |
greece.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Convention between the United States and Greece. | 1902. Nov. 19 Dec. 2 |
Defining the rights, privileges, and immunities of consular officers in the two countries. Text. | 565 |
guatemala and honduras.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
22 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | 1903. Feb. 26 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Submits the case of a Chinaman who was arrested for refusing a Government official small change for a large amount of money, and asks how far he can act in affording. | 572 |
Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala. | Feb. 27 | For the mutual extradition of fugitives from justice. Text. | 588 | |
16 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Combs | Mar. 16 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Defines extent of, and approves his action in the case reported in No. 22. | 573 |
36 | Mr. Combs to. Mr. Hay | Mar. 18 | Political condition in Honduras. Incloses report of the consular agent at Amapala on the. | 578 |
Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 23 | Refusal of the Guatemalan Government to recognize the United States citizenship of Alberto Posadas reported and instruction requested. | 581 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Combs (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Instructs to protest and ask the release of Posadas. | 581 | |
40 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | 1903. Mar. 25 | Refusal of the Guatemalan Government to recognize the United States citizenship of Alberto Posadas. Incloses correspondence and reports interviews with the minister for foreign affairs and the President, who has ordered that no further action be taken against Posadas until the question of principle involved is settled in Washington. | 581 |
Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 15 | Revolution in Honduras. Reports that General Bonilla announces the surrender of Tegucigalpa and restoration of normal conditions. | 579 | |
Same to same | Apr. 17 | Banquet given to the diplomatic corps by the President. Incloses his address made on the occasion. | 588 | |
30 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Combs | Apr. 18 | Right of expatriation. If the constitution of Guatemala denies the, the Department is ready to negotiate a naturalization treaty. Asks for a copy of the constitution. | 584 |
52 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | Apr. 24 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Reports two cases of robbery by police officers and action taken by the legation. | 573 |
Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 24 | Revolution in Honduras. Has been requested by the minister for foreign affairs to inform the Government of the United States that peace is thoroughly reestablished. Requests instruction as to recognition of General Bonilla as President. | 579 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Combs (telegram). | do | Same subject. Authorizes to recognize General Bonilla as President. | 579 | |
38 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Combs | May 20 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Incloses note from the Chinese minister expressing appreciation of his actions. | 574 |
69 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | June 5 | Right of expatriation. The minister for foreign affairs persists in his attitude, but agrees to take proposal of naturalization treaty into consideration. Incloses correspondence. | 584 |
74 | Same to same. | June 19 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Reports action taken in the case of Juan Tou, imprisoned and fined at Amatitlan. Secured release. | 575 |
52 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Combs | July 1 | Protection of Alberto Posadas. Incloses letter of thanks from J. Z. Posadas for protection extended to his son. | 587 |
54 | Same to same | July 3 | Protection of Chinese. Approves his course as reported in No. 74. All meritorious cases should be pressed. | 577 |
82 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | July 10 | Recall of his predecessor and his appointment as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary. Incloses official correspondence. | 580 |
57 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Combs | July 14 | Protection of Chinese. Incloses note of thanks from the Chinese legation. | 577 |
96 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | Aug. 18 | Passport refused to Lazarus Marks. Reports grounds of his action in regard to the father and his sons. | 594 |
71 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Combs | Sept. 15 | Same subject. The right of Lazarus Marks and his adult son seems to have been forfeited, but his minor sons are citizens of the United States until they elect another nationality on becoming of age. | 595 |
haiti.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
1210 | Mr. Terres to Mr. Hay | 1903. Feb. 6 | Display of foreign flags over private residences and stores. Incloses note from the Haitian Government representing its abuse, and his reply defending the practice as a means of protection against mob violence, but disclaiming any intention to uphold its abuse. | 596 |
554 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Approves his reply | 597 |
1298 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay. | June 10 | Restriction on Syrian immigration. A petition has been presented to the corps legislative requesting enactment of a law of. | 598 |
1310 | Same to same | June 25 | Protection of Syrians. No action has been taken by either House on the petition referred to above. Incloses a poster demanding their expulsion, and reports that the American Syrians have called upon him for protection and have been advised to hoist the United States flag and to take shelter in the legation in case of acutal danger. | 599 |
575 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Terres. | July 20 | Same subject. Approves course reported in No. 1310. | 600 |
italy.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | 1902. Dec. 16 | Difficulty with Venezuela. Instructs to represent the desirability of settlement by arbitration. | 601 | |
214 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Hay | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Incloses the reply of the minister for foreign affairs to inquiry in the Chamber of Deputies concerning the steps taken to protect Italian interests and the attitude of the United States. | 601 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Italy will be governed in her action by the attitude of Germany and Great Britain. | 602 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 602 | |
216 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Hay | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs, acknowledging receipt of preceding telegram. | 602 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Reports that Italy has decided to participate in the blockade of Venezuelan ports. | 603 | |
217 | Same to same | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign office on which preceding telegram was based. | 603 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribunal accepted by Italy, on condition that all Italian claims will be included and receive equal treatment with those of other nations. | 604 | |
218 | Same to same | Dec. 25 | Same subject. Incloses official note on which the preceding telegram was based. | 604 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | Dec. 26 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 605 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 31 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 606 | |
Mr. Meyer to Mr. Hay | 1903. Jan. 2 | Same subject. Italy has no objection to the arbitration by The Hague Tribunal. | 606 | |
221 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses an official note, the basis for the preceding telegram, and reports that the socialist party proposes to raise the question of international arbitration in the Parliament. | 606 |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 7 | Same subject. Preliminary negotiations with Mr. Bowen and ultimate reference to The Hague Tribunal assented to by the Italian Government on condition that the Italian claims will receive equal treatment with those of other powers. | 607 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | Jan. 8 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 608 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 10 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Germany. | 608 | |
223 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses an official note which was the basis of his telegram of January 7. | 608 |
225 | Same to same | Jan. 14 | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs stating that the Italian Government is consulting with the blockading powers in regard to raising the blockade. | 609 |
Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 19 | Same subject. The Italian ambassador at Washington has been instructed to arrange preliminaries of settlement after consulting with his British and German colleagues and the Secretary of State | 610 | |
227 | Same to same | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs on which above telegram was based. | 610 |
Protocol of agreement between Venezuela and Italy, to which the United States and other powers are parties. | May 7 | Same subject. Respecting the reference of the question of the preferential treatment of claims to the tribunal at The Hague. | 611 | |
Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 20 | Announces the death of Pope Leo XIII | 613 | |
Mr. Hay to Cardinal Rampolla (telegram). | Do | Condolence expressed on behalf of the President, tribute to the Pope’s character. | 613 | |
Cardinal Rampolla to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 23 | Thanks for telegram of sympathy. | 613 | |
Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 4 | Election of the Pope. Cardinal Sarto elected | 614 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Pope takes title Pius X | 614 |
japan.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. July 14 | Manchuria. Reports that he is informed that the Japanese Government proposes soon to address the Russian Government at St. Petersburg regarding. | 615 | |
6 | Same to same | do | Same subject. The Japanese Government apparently considers that there is little prospect of arriving at a definite settlement at Peking, and it has been concluded to take the matter to St. Petersburg. Discusses the Japanese political situation. | 615 |
Same to same (telegram) | July 20 | Same subject. Gives substance of four of the Japanese proposals, involving respective interests of both countries in China and Korea. | 616 | |
9 | Same to same | July 22 | Same subject. Confirms above telegram, and adds that the Japanese Government proposes to conduct the negotiations in a friendly spirit and on broad and general lines. | 616 |
14 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Griscom | Sept. 2 | Trade-mark of the G. & J. Tire Company, copyrighted in Japan by one Rikicki Sumi. Incloses protest of the company for investigation and report. | 622 |
Memorandum from the Japanese legation. | Sept. 12 | Manchuria. Substance of conditions imposed by Russia for the evacuation of, | 617 | |
13 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Reports interview with the minister for foreign affairs reflecting the gravity of the situation. | 618 |
17 | Same to same | Oct. 17 | Trade-mark of the G. & J. Tire Company. Sets forth facts and law in the case and suggests the proper mode of procedure, | 624 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 18 | Difficulty with Russia. Reports that the Russian reply has been received, which is very unsatisfactory, as it treats solely of Korea, and ignores Manchuria. | 619 | |
Memorandum from the Japanese legation. | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Status of negotiations between Russia and Japan in regard to respective interests in Manchuria and Korea. | 619 | |
Memorandum from the Japanese legation. | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Gives additional information as to Japan’s position in regard to Manchuria and Korea. | 620 | |
31 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Reports interview with the minister for foreign affairs, who, however, did not disclose the stand taken by Russia, merely stating the position of Japan. Gives substance of the Russian reply as stated by the British minister. | 621 |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Interview with the minister for foreign affairs makes it apparent that Japan is bent on resorting to war if Russia’s reply to Japan’s memorandum is not both satisfactory and prompt. | 622 |
korea.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
531 | Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay | 1902. Nov. 19 | Indignities to American residents at Pengyang by the local authorities, and ineffectual efforts of the legation to obtain redress reported. | 626 |
561 | Same to same | 1903. Jan. 2 | New Year’s audience of the Emperor. Refusal of the diplomatic corps to attend the, until pending questions shall have been considered in a joint discussion, brings about the desired result. Incloses notes to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 633 |
218 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Allen | Jan. 13 | Indignities to American residents. Directs vigorous representations. | 632 |
568 | Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay | Jan. 28 | Foreign settlement at Chemulpo. Reports adjustment of a controversy over the ownership of certain lands in the, and payment of taxes on the northwest foreshore now occupied by Japanese Railway. Incloses correspondence. | 637 |
579 | Same to same | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Incloses note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs confirming arrangement reported in No. 568. | 641 |
598 | Same to same | Apr. 8 | Indignities to American residents. Reports action taken, restitution made by the Government, and stoppage of further extortions. | 633 |
233 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Allen | May 18 | Same subject. Approves course reported in No. 598. | 633 |
luxembourg.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
1 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Newel | 1903. June 10 | Credentials as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and personal instructions inclosed. | 643 |
3 | Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay. | July 29 | Credentials. Reports presentation of, and his reception by the Government of Luxembourg. | 643 |
mexico.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Supplementary convention between the United States and Mexico. | 1902. June 25 | For the mutual extradition of fugitives from justice. Text. | 672 | |
839 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton | 1903. Feb. 9 | Imprisonment of railway employees in Mexico. Incloses letter from the governor of Michigan and calls for report of additional cases. | 645 |
1725 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Full report of cases not heretofore referred to the Department; present status of other cases. Incloses correspondence. | 646 |
1763 | Same to same | Apr. 6 | Message of President Diaz to the Mexican congress. Incloses extracts. | 652 |
1890 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Hay | Aug. 3 | Diplomatic immunities. Transmits complaint of the Japanese chargé d’affaires to Mexico, who was compelled to pay the alien tax at El Paso. | 661 |
936 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Clayton. | Aug. 25 | Same subject. The law imposing a head tax on all aliens coming into the United States makes no exceptions, but the Department of Commerce and Labor will ascertain whether the amount can be refunded to the Japanese chargé. | 662 |
942 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Incloses a letter from the Department of Commerce and Labor explaining that the alien tax was collected from the Japanese chargé because no representation was made. | 663 |
1942 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 936 and remarks that international usage secures free passage to diplomatic officers. | 664 |
1945 | Same to same | Sept. 9 | Murder of American citizens in Mexico. Reports the case of John E. Week, and that apparently no efforts are made to apprehend the murderer. Calls attention to the number of similar cases and suggests that the matter be laid before the President. Incloses correspondence. | 665 |
951 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Clayton | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Instructs to ask that efficient measures be taken to prosecute the murderers. | 666 |
1955 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Sept. 21 | Message of President Diaz to the Mexican Congress. Incloses extracts. | 657 |
953 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Clayton | do | Diplomatic immunities. Collection of head tax from foreign diplomatic and consular officers is deemed an error by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, who has requested the Treasury Department to issue instructions to collectors of customs accordingly. | 664 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton (telegram). | Oct. 10 | Extradition by comity of Charles Kratz, charged with bribery in Missouri, requested. Reciprocity can be promised under the decision of a Federal court that an extradition treaty has retroactive effect. | 674 | |
Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Will be granted by Mexico on full compliance with the requirements of the extradition law and promise of strict reciprocity. | 674 | |
1986 | Same to same | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Reports interview with the minister for foreign affairs, and gives his reasons for advising immediate action. | 675 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton (telegram). | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Instructs to request the. The Mexican law will be observed and strict reciprocity is promised. | 675 | |
Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Reports that he has requested provisional detention of Kratz. | 675 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 22 | Same subject. Kratz was arrested October 20, and requisition must be made within thirty days. | 676 | |
1996 | Same to same | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Reports action, explains cause of delay, and incloses correspondence with the foreign office. | 676 |
985 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton | 1903. Nov. 3 | Extradition of Charles Kratz. Incloses extradition papers, and instructs to make formal request for the extradition, and give at the same time the required promise of reciprocity in any case of bribery prior to the supplemental convention of extradition. | 679 |
988 | Same to same | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Incloses opinion of the district court of New York establishing the retroactive effect of extradition treaties. | 679 |
2014 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Reports interview with the President, and expresses confidence that the extradition will be granted. | 680 |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Reports that the requisition for the, has been made, and that the promises given are satisfactory to the Mexican Government. | 680 | |
2034 | Same to same | Nov. 17 | Murder of American citizens in Mexico, and failure of the Mexican authorities to arrest and punish the murderers. Incloses correspondence on the subject with the Mexican Government. | 667 |
2037 | Same to same | Nov. 18 | Extradition of Kratz. Reports action taken in the case, complaint against the indiscretion of the United States agent, and incloses correspondence. | 681 |
2061 | Same to same | Dec. 4 | Imprisonment of American railway employees. Reports status of pending cases. | 651 |
Mr. McCreery to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 26 | Extradition of Kratz granted | 682 | |
2092 | Same to same | 1904. Jan. 2 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence and order granting the. | 682 |
netherlands.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
679 | Mr. Garrett to Mr. Hay | 1903. Nov. 24 | Building and library for the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Incloses text of deed signed by Andrew Carnegie for a. | 686 |
nicaragua, costa rica, and salvador.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
850 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | 1903. July 7 | Jury trials abolished in Costa Rica by the Congress. States reasons why the measure must be considered a wise and necessary one. | 688 |
panama.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Messrs. Arango, Boyd, and Arias to the Secretary of State (telegram). | 1903. Nov. 4 | Independence of the Isthmus. See telegram of same date under Colombia. | 689 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 6 | Same subject. See telegram of same date under Colombia. | 689 | |
1 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Buchanan | Dec. 12 | Special mission to the Republic of Panama Incloses commission and personal instructions. | 689 |
4 | Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay | Dec. 25 | Same subject. See same date under Colombia | 690 |
persia
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
28 | Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay | 1903. Jan. 21 | Protection of American interests by the British consul-general at Tabriz. Incloses resolution of thanks by members of the American West Persian Mission. | 692 |
17 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tyler | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Services of the British consulgeneral at Tabriz appreciated. | 692 |
29 | Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 4 | Restrictions on travel in Persia. Incloses note from the foreign office asking that notice of arrival of visiting tourists be given to the minister for foreign affairs. | 693 |
peru.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
822 | Mr. Neill to Mr. Hay | 1903. Nov. 26 | Marriage law permitting non-Catholics to marry on their mere declaration that they do not belong to the Catholic faith has been promulgated by the President of Congress on the failure of the Executive to do so. Gives text of the decree. | 694 |
portugal.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
20 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay | 1903. Aug. 12 | Visit of the United States European Squadron to Lisbon. Reports hospitality extended to, by the King, the authorities, and the people, and the excellent impression created by the. Incloses newspaper article. | 696 |
roumania.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
2 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | 1903. Feb. 9 | Diplomatic and consular representation of the United States in Roumania. Sensitiveness touching the failure to give previous notice of appointment of new minister, and especially the fact that the official residence of the minister is in Greece. Reports conversation with the Roumanian minister at Athens. | 699 |
1 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Jackson | Mar. 5 | Conditions of oppressed Jews in Roumania. Instructs to investigate, while visiting there, and report the effect, if any, of representations by other powers. | 702 |
7 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Gives his impressions of the probable failure of the Department’s circular of August 11, 1902. Describes the motives of the Roumanian Government in excluding non-Christians from naturalization, and attitude of other powers on the question. | 702 |
Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 7 | Credentials. Reports that he has presented his letters and will leave for Belgrade. | 700 | |
8 | Same to same | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Gives substance of remarks exchanged with the King on the occasion. | 701 |
14 | Same to same | Apr. 18 | Jews in Roumania. No official representations have been made by any of the powers. Prejudices in Roumania are not against the race or individuals, but are born of the fear that if granted naturalization the Jews would soon gain absolute, control. Their sufferings have been exaggerated. | 704 |
47 | Same to same | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Reports conversation with the minister for foreign affairs in regard to Secretary Hay’s note of August 11 last and the impression made by it in Roumania. Statement of the historical, national, and social phase of the question. | 704 |
63 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | Nov. 15 | Same subject. Quotes from the report of the Royal Commission on Alien Immigration and comments on erroneous statements of Major Evans-Gordon. | 706 |
russia.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
6 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | 1903. Feb. 4 | China. Consular jurisdiction in territory leased to Russia. Incloses note from the foreign office reciting conditions for the recognition of, and of foreign consuls. | 708 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Apr. 2o | Manchuria. Conditions imposed by Russia for the evacuation of. Instructs to ascertain the meaning of the first two sections of the proposed convention. | 708 | |
Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Same subject. Reports that the minister for foreign affairs denies any knowledge of the proposed convention, and that Russia has no intention to exclude the United States from Manchuria. | 709 | |
37 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay | 1903. Apr. 29 | Manchuria. Gives substance of conversation on which above telegram was based. | 709 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Relief of Jews in Kishenef. Instructs to ascertain whether money and supplies will be permitted to be forwarded from the United States. | 712 | |
Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 9 | Same subject. Reports that suffering is authoritatively denied, and aid is gratefully declined. | 712 | |
Same to same | May 13 | Same subject. Incloses articles from the London Standard on the subject. | 712 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Riddle (telegram). | June 13 | Manchuria. Ports to be opened in, under treaty now under negotiation. Adverts to the continued refusal of China on the ground of objections from Russia, and in spite of denial of the same. Instructs to ask whether the Russian minister at Peking has been instructed to confirm this denial. | 710 | |
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. Reports that the minister for foreign affairs recommends a frank interchange of views between the Russian and United States ministers at Peking and promises that the former will be authorized to state the attitude of Russia. | 710 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Riddle (telegram). | June 24 | Same subject. Instructs not to bring the subject up, but to give the status of the question if asked by the foreign office. | 711 | |
Memorandum from the Russian embassy. | July 14 | Same subject. States that the Russian Government has never opposed the opening of ports to foreign commerce excepting at Kharbin where foreign consuls will not be admitted unless the Imperial Government deems it opportune. | 711 | |
56 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | Oct. 22 | Jewish divorces granted by rabbis. Inquires whether they are recognized by law, and, if so, requests text of the law. | 715 |
62 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Incloses text of law relating to marriage, divorce, and separation of non-Christian sects in Russia. | 715 |
servia.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
4 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay. | 1903. Apr. 13 | Coup d’état of King Alexander, declaring the constitution of April 6–19, 1901, ineffective, reported. | 716 |
6 | Same to same | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Reports that the same seems to be taken with equanimity by the Servian people. | 716 |
7 | Same to same | May 12 | Same subject. Memorandum of facts and incidents connected with the. | 717 |
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 11 | Assassination of the King and Queen of Roumania reported. | 718 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. No new Servian king officially proclaimed. | 718 | |
Same to same (telegram) | June 13 | Same subject. Reports Belgrade quiet and ministry formed. | 718 | |
Same to same (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. Reports that Peter Karageorgevitch has been proclaimed king. | 718 | |
16 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | June 29 | Recognition of King Peter’s Government. Gives substance of four communications from the provisional government. The Skupshtina voted to put in force the constitution of 1888, and to require of military officers an oath of allegiance to both the constitution and the sovereign. | 718 |
26 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | Oct. 7 | Cabinet changes. Gives names of members of the new cabinet. Trial of officers charged with conspiracy against the murderers of King Alexander resulted in light sentences. | 719 |
27 | Same to same | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Reports the result of the appeal to the military court. | 720 |
spain.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Treaty between the United States and Spain. | 1902. July 3 | Treaty of friendship and general relations. Text. | 721 |
sweden and norway.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
306 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay. | 1903. Mar. 20 | Famine in Sweden. Incloses letter of thanks from Governor Bergstrom, of the Province of Norrbotten, for assistance extended by citizens of the United States during the. | 731 |
turkey.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
341 | Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay | 1903. Jan. 20 | Outrage on Dr. H. C. Shipley by a police officer at Smyrna. On vigorous representation from the legation the money stolen from Doctor Shipley has been returned, and an apology, at first declined by the commanding officer of the gendarmerie, has been made. Full statement of the case and correspondence inclosed. | 733 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Feb. 2 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Instructs to ask an audience of the Sultan for the purpose of presenting a personal message from the President asking. Sets forth points and merits of the case. | 735 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Reports satisfactory interview with the minister for foreign affairs and asks whether he is to insist upon immediate audience. | 736 | |
Mr. Adee to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to wait until Monday before making demand for the audience. | 736 | |
346 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Discusses various matters in suspense. Reports that the Sultan received him courteously after his return, but did not mention matters of business. | 736 |
Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 6 | Same subject. Reports that he declined the request of the minister for foreign affairs for a few days’ grace. | 737 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. The delivery of a friendly message from the President to the Sultan should not be delayed. Asks whether the audience can not be arranged without appearing to override the minister for foreign affairs. | 737 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Reports that he believes a few days’ more patience may bring about the desired result. | 738 | |
352 | Same to same | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Confirms the favorable impressions reported in above telegram and announces his purpose to secure recognition of the principle involved rather than of the various institutions. | 738 |
303 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman. | Feb. 13 | Outrage on Doctor Shipley. The incident may be regarded as closed. | 734 |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports satisfactory progress of negotiations with the Porte, and discusses the necessity and advantages of an audience with the Sultan. | 739 | |
356 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above and adds that other missions have had to bear much longer delay in similar cases. | 740 |
359 | Same to same | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Incloses his note to the Porte requesting an audience. Mentions the personal feelings of the minister for foreign affairs in the matter, and recites the questions which will be pressed to early settlement. | 741 |
Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Reports that his request for an audience with the Sultan has not yet been answered. | 742 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Delay in granting the audience. States the basis upon which the right of an audience for the delivery of a personal message from the President is claimed, and instructs to demand the audience. | 743 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 28 | Same subject. No exception has been taken to his repeated request for an audience, but an attempt to avoid granting it is apparent. Asks how long he shall wait and what measures he is to take in the case of further delay. | 743 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks whether renewed formal demand for an audience with the Sultan has been made. | 743 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Same subject. First request for an audience was made February 16, and has not yet been answered. Reports his impressions that the object is to gain time until matters are adjusted. | 744 | |
364 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above telegram and dwells upon the difficulties encountered. | 744 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | 1903. Mar. 3 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Instructs to hand a paraphrase of Department’s telegram of February 25 to the minister for foreign affairs, and to insist upon the audience to deliver the President’s message. | 745 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Instructions contained in above telegram have been complied with. | 745 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports that no reply to the demand for an audience has been received, but that he expects that the general school question may be settled in a few days. | 745 | |
367 | Same to same | do | Same subject. The audience has been formally demanded. | 746 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Mar. 5 | Same subject. States that his instruction contemplates arrangement within three days. | 746 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Examinations at the medical school at Beirut will be conducted by a special jury under iradé just issued. | 746 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs-to express gratification at the issuance of above iradé. | 747 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 6 | Same subject. The Sultan has sent regrets at the delay in granting the audience and promises to receive him after the Coorban Bairaj ceremonies. | 747 | |
370 | Same to same | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Recognition of American schools. Incloses letter from Messrs. Post and Peet urging that it extend to all schools in existence at this time, and his reply suggesting difficulties in the way of such recognition. | 747 |
320 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman. | Mar. 12 | Same subject. Approves action reported in No. 359. | 750 |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Audience with the Sultan. Reports that no date has yet been fixed. Asks instructions. | 750 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Reports that his efforts have been neutralized by a statement of the Turkish minister at Washington that no great urgency for an audience exists. | 750 | |
378 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports fair prospects of an early audience and of full satisfaction on all pending questions. | 751 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Same subject. The Turkish minister at Washington has been informed of the President’s displeasure at the manner in which the request for an audience has been treated. | 751 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 3 | Same subject. An audience was granted to-day and assurances were given that the President’s message will receive prompt and personal consideration. | 751 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman. | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Expresses gratification | 752 | |
387 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Gives details of the audience. | 752 |
389 | Same to same | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Reports that immediately after the audience the Sultan gave orders to expedite settlement of all pending questions. | 752 |
419 | Same to same | May 21 | Same subject. States in detail the difficulties and annoyances experienced. Gives status of negotiations. | 753 |
376 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman | June 9 | Same subject. Expresses regret at the delay met in obtaining equal treatment, especially as regards the school question. | 753 |
444 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | June 16 | Same subject. Incloses notes to the Porte urging consideration and disposal of the cases brought to its attention. The Turkish Government is not showing any ill will; but is hampered by existing conditions, from which all foreign missions suffer alike in the dispatch of their business. | 754 |
463 | Same to same | June 25 | Same subject. The delay in executing the promises regarding American schools is but another instance of the difficulties met by all diplomatic representatives in carrying out any business with the Turkish Government. | 757 |
408 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman | July 7 | Same subject. Approves the course reported in No. 444, and instructs to press for the fulfillment of promises. | 758 |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 31 | Same subject. The failure of the Porte to redeem promises compels him to ask for further instructions. | 758 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Instructs to continue pressing for settlement of pending questions. | 759 | |
524 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | 1903. Aug. 15 | Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. Reports condition of affairs, commends the moderation of the Turks in the presence of extreme provocation and excesses indulged in by Bulgarian bands, incloses report from the consular agent at Salonica and letter of warning to missionaries. | 762 |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 27 | Murder, alleged, of the United States vice-consul at Beirut reported. | 769 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports that he has made representation to the Porte, and has asked for an investigation. | 770 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to press representations vigorously. | 770 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. The minister for foreign affairs states that the reported assassination is entirely false. | 770 | |
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Aug. 28 | Same subject. The United States European Squadron has been ordered to Beirut. | 770 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Vice-Consul Magelssen was not shot, but shot at. Governor called and offered regrets. | 771 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Reports that the governor at Beirut and the Turkish Government continue to treat the affair lightly. | 771 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Transmits telegram from Admiral Cotton reporting the departure of United States squadron for Beirut. | 771 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Sept. 1 | United States squadron in Turkish waters. If pending questions are settled before the arrival of, a brief visit only will be made. | 771 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Describes effect of the visit of the, and expresses opinion that it will expedite the settlement of many, if not all, pending questions. | 772 | |
548 | Same to same | do | Attempted assassination of Vice-Consul Magelssen. Incloses full report of Consul Ravndal relating to, and reports on the general unsafe and lawless conditions at Beirut. | 772 |
551 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the Turkish Government relating to. | 775 |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Sept. 8 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Failure to reply in regard to school question should not be treated as a refusal estopping further demands. | 759 | |
554 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | do | Condition of affairs in Beirut and Macedonia discussed. | 764, 778 |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram from the consul at Beirut, reporting serious riot. | 777 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Transmits further report from the consul at Beirut on the continued grave situation. | 777 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to act in harmony with the Italian ambassador urging change of governor at Beirut. | 777 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 9 | Same subject. Removal of the governor at Beirut will be demanded. Advises that the United States squadron be kept in Turkish waters until the settlement of pending Questions. | 778 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Formal demand for the removal of the governor of Beirut has been made. | 779 | |
Mr. Adee to Mr. Leishman (telegram) | do | Withdrawal of the United States squadron from Turkish waters requested by the Turkish minister and denied by the Department. Gives substance of conversation with the Secretary of State on the subject. Awaiting report from the legation on the situation. | 779 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 10 | Removal of the governor at Beirut has been demanded by the French ambassador. | 779 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Is of the opinion that the withdrawal of the squadron before pending questions are settled and the demand for the removal of the governor is complied with would be a mistake. | 779 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Condition of affairs at Beirut. Consul Ravndal reports that Beirut is quiet, but the people have not entirely recovered from their fright. | 780 | |
555 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Removal of the governor at Beirut. Reports appointment of Nazim Pasha as acting governor, and makes favorable comment on the appointment. | 780 |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Gives text of the order dismissing Reshid Bey and appointing Nazim Pasha as governor of Beirut, Improved condition reported by the consul. | 781 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Sept. 12 | Condition of affairs at Beirut. The consul at Beirut reports that confidence is being restored. | 781 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 14 | Same subject. The consul at Beirut reports that the restoration of confidence is due to the vigorous action of the new governor. | 782 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 15 | Equal treatment of American institutions. Reports that the grand vizier shows quite plainly a determination to resist the settlement of the pending cases. | 759 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 18 | Condition of affairs at Beirut. Reports that Halel Pasha, governor of Broussa, has exchanged places with the dismissed governor of Beirut. | 782 | |
576 | Same to same | Sept. 19 | Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. Reports the situation growing steadily worse, but there is little danger to American missionaries. | 764 |
575 | Same to same | Sept. 21 | Equal treatment of American institutions. Very slow progress is being made in the settlement of the pending questions despite the apparent desire of the minister for foreign affairs to effect a settlement. | 759 |
Mr. Adee to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Condition of affairs at Beirut. Approves his course in regard to the removal of the governor and his transfer to Broussa. | 782 | |
Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Reports that matters remain unsettled, but that there is a possibility of a permanent appointment of the present acting governor, which would tend to establish peace and security. | 782 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 6 | Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. Reports that the outlook continues gloomy, although reports of massacres are grossly exaggerated. | 765 | |
596 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports fully on the situation. The loss in property is great, but reports of massacres are exaggerated; time for affording relief has not yet come, and hasty action of the missionaries would cause trouble. | 766 |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 21 | Equal treatment of American institutions. The school question is meeting strong opposition because a majority of the teachers are natives and who are always suspected of sedition. | 760 | |
611 | Same to same | do | Condition of affairs at Beirut. Matters have assumed a normal condition and advises the withdrawal of the squadron as soon as the pending questions are settled. | 783 |
Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 29 | Equal treatment of American institutions. Reports that he is pressing a settlement of the pending questions more vigorously. | 760 | |
617 | Same to same | do | Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. The revolutionary movement continues, but the outrages become less frequent. The European powers have presented a scheme for reforms, but unless modified it will be rejected by the Ottoman Government. | 767 |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 6 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Notice has been given to the Porte that unless the pending questions are settled in a few days the Beirut matter will be pressed. | 760 | |
630 | Same to same | Nov. 13 | Assassination of Vice-Consul Magelssen at Beirut. Incloses correspondence with the Porte on the trial and slight sentence of. persons arrested and accused of. | 783 |
Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 15 | Equal treatment for American institutions. The belief that the American schools are hotbeds of sedition is the cause of opposition to the school question. Suggests resort to more drastic measures to effect a settlement. | 761 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Condition of affairs at Beirut. Reports that he has returned a note to the Porte, which was most unsatisfactory, and has protested against the promotion of the governor who was dismissed at Beirut. | 784 | |
641 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the Porte in regard to. | 785 |
642 | Same to same | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Incloses additional correspondence with the Porte on the subject. | 786 |
644 | Same to same | do | Macedonia, condition of affairs in. Reports that further disturbances are not anticipated. The acceptance by the Sultan of the demands of the European powers for reforms is so worded as to make it practically worthless. | 767 |
653 j | Same to same | Dec. 13 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports his inability to make any headway. | 761 |
venezuela.
No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
Mr. Hill to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | 1902. Nov. 29 | Difficulty with Great Britain and Germany. Protection of British interests. Instructs to ask the Venezuelan Government to acquiesce in his taking temporary charge of British interests, in the event of rupture between the two countries and after being requested by the British minister to do so. | 788 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Protection of German interests. Instructs to exercise the same good offices for Germany as for Great Britain. | 788 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Expresses opinion that rupture may be avoided, and asks permission to use good offices to that end. | 788 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Reports that the President of Venezuela has publicly stated that foreign creditors will be satisfied in full after reestablishment of peace. | 789 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Protection of German and British interests. Assent of the Venezuelan Government to take charge of, has been asked. | 789 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Reports the arrest of British and German subjects. President. Castro consented to Minister Bowen taking charge of the interests of both countries, and at his personal request ordered the release of two German subjects. | 789 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. States that, in the absence of instructions to communicate direct with Berlin and London, he will cable to the Department, and that he will deliver any notes addressed to the German and British ministers. | 790 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Arbitration. Reports that he has been requested by the Venezuelan Government to act as arbitrator on behalf of Venezuela. Asks instructions. | 790 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 10 | Same subject. Reports that he has secured the release of German consular officers and several subjects, and has requested the release of all other prisoners. | 790 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports an attack on the German legation by a mob, wholesale arrest of German and British subjects, and action taken by him. | 790 | |
Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that President Castro informed him that all German and British subjects have been released. | 791 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to forward communications addressed to the British and German ministers, and to cable substance of all notes to him to the Department. | 791 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Arbitration. If Venezuela proposes arbitration and Great Britain and Germany acquiesce Mr. Bowen may act on the part of Venezuela. | 791 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Arbitration. Transmits substance of Venezuelan note proposing. | 791 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | do | Same subject. Protection of British and German interests. The President approves his course in the. | 792 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. States the President’s approval of his course will stimulate him in his efforts to protect the interests confided to his care. | 792 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports that the British legation has been put under the care of the secretary of the United States legation, that in case of trouble British subjects will go there and German subjects to the United States legation. | 792 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | do | Same subject. Arbitration. Venezuela’s proposal for, has been communicated to the British and German Governments. | 792 | |
137 | Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay. | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Arbitration. Incloses correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs relating to. | 793 |
138 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs, protesting against the actions of the German and British representatives. | 794 |
141 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Protection of British and German interests. Incloses correspondence relating to his taking charge of the British and German legations. | 795 |
Same to same (telegram) | Do | Same subject. Reports that President Castro informs him that the British and German war vessels are bombarding Puerto Cabello. | 796 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1902. Dec. 13 | Difficulty with Great Britain and Germany. Reports that the British and German consuls have been permitted to return to La Guaira. | 797 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports the situation at Caracas much quieter and the excitement subsiding. | 797 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Reports that the British and German war vessels bombarded the forts at Puerto Cabello on account of an alleged insult to the British flag on a merchant vessel. | 797 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of Dutch interests. Reports that the minister of the Netherlands, who is sick, has requested him to take charge of Dutch interests. | 797 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram) | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Gives permission to take charge of Dutch interests, if the Venezuelan Government consents. | 797 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay | do | Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain. Arbitration. Desires to know without delay whether Great Britain and Germany will answer Venezuela’s proposal for. | 798 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 16 | Same subject. A petition has been presented by leading citizens of Venezuela to President Castro to invest Minister Bowen with plenary powers. | 798 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of Italian interests. Reports that the Italian minister, who will leave on the 17th, has requested him to take charge of Italian interests. | 798 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to take charge of Italian interests if Venezuela consents. | 798 | |
Same to same (telegram) | do | Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain. Arbitration. No reply has yet been received from Great Britain and Germany to Venezuela’s proposal for. | 798 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Arbitration. Gives text of full powers conferred upon him by President Castro. Makes suggestions in regard to the negotiations with the powers. | 799 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Venezuela’s proposition for negotiations has been communicated to London, Berlin, and Rome. | 799 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 19 | Same subject. States that the powers seem inclined to accept the principle of arbitration, and that the selection of The Hague Tribunal would be judicious. | 799 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Germany and Great Britain have invited the President of the United States to act as arbitrator; instructs to ascertain whether Venezuela’s wishes accord therewith. | 800 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribunal. Recites objection to, expresses his views as to what should be done by all the parties interested in the matter. | 800 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Transmits President Castro’s acceptance of the proposition that the President of the United States should act as arbitrator. | 800 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 22 | Same subject. The blockade of Venezuelan ports began December 20 and 24, respectively. States conditions briefly. Mails are allowed to land. | 801 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Arbitration by President Roosevelt formally accepted by the minister for foreign affairs, who suggests that Italy be included. | 801 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Formal request that the President act as arbitrator has not been received from the powers. | 801 | |
Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribunal. Instructs to urge the Venezuelan Government to declare its acceptance, in principle, of. Terms of Great Britain and Germany will be cabled upon such acceptance. | 801 | |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 25 | Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribunal accepted, in principle, by the Venezuelan Government. | 802 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Communicates the German and British propositions in regard to preliminary conditions of arbitration. | 802 | |
145 | Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Incloses text of a petition of leading citizens of Caracas asking that Minister Bowen be empowered to act in Venezuela’s behalf. | 802 |
Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Dec. 31 | Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain. Transmits President Castro’s reply to the German and British propositions in regard to preliminary conditions of arbitration, and asks that the blockade of Venezuelan ports be raised at once. | 803 | |
Same to same (telegram) | 1903. Jan. 7 | Same subject. Transmits President Castro’s acceptance of the preliminary conditions of arbitration, states the custom-houses will be the guaranty, and again asks that the blockade be raised. | 803 | |
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Preliminaries, including the raising of the blockade, can not be adjusted until Mr. Bowen’s arrival at Washington. | 803 | |
Protocol of agreement between the United States and Venezuela. | Feb. 17 | For submission to arbitration of all unsettled claims of citizens of the United States against Venezuela. Text. | 804 | |
170 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Apr. 26 | Rights and duties of aliens. Incloses translation of the law defining. The diplomatic corps held a meeting to discuss its provisions, but without reaching a decision. Asks instructions in case an appointee as vice-consul or consular agent is refused an exequatur on account of being engaged in business and coming within the provision of the law. | 806 |
118 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell | May 15 | Same subject. Points out for communication to the Venezuelan Government the unfriendly feature of such action toward the United States. | 808 |
circular.
No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
Circular | 1903. Nov. 14 | Recognition of the Republic of Panama by the President of the United States. | lxxxiii |