List of papers, with subjects of correspondence
circulars.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Circular | 1904. Jan. 19 | Protection of Panaman interests by American consular officers. Incloses instruction to American consular officers to represent the interests of Panama. | 1 | |
| do | Feb. 20 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Quotes telegrams to and from the Department relating to the proposal of the United States Government for the maintenance of. | 2 | |
| do | June 10 | Contraband of war. States at length the stand taken by the United States toward the Russian declaration of. | 3 | |
| do | Aug. 3 | Designation of the diplomatic and consular service as “American” instead of “United States.” Directs the use of the adjective “American” instead of “United States.” | 7 | |
| do | Aug. 5 | Establishment of ports of entry in the Canal Zone of the Isthmus of Panama announced. | 8 | |
| do | Sept. 23 | Contraband of war. Incloses copy of instruction to the American ambassador at St. Petersburg protesting against the interpretation by the Russian Government of its declaration of. | 4 | |
| do | do | Proclamations and decrees of neutrality, asks for copies of. | 14 | |
| do | Oct. 20 | Pacific settlement of international disputes. Invitation to the Governments signatories to The Hague convention to enter into arbitration treaties. | 8 | |
| do | Oct. 21 | Second Peace Conference at The Hague. Quotes resolution passed by the Interparliamentary Union and instructs to ascertain the views of the several Governments relating to. | 10 | |
| do | Nov. 28 | Designation of the diplomatic and consular service as “American” instead of “United States.” In the exercise of notarial functions the term — of the United States of America must be used and not American—. | 7 | |
| do | Dec. 16 | Second Peace Conference at The Hague. Suggestion that the further interchange of views be made through the International Bureau of the Permanent Administrative Council of The Hague. | 13 |
proclamations and decrees of neutrality.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Proclamation by the President. | 1904. Feb. 11 | Proclamation of neutrality in the war between Japan and Russia. Text of, by the President of the United States. | 32 | |
| Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Text of, issued by the Chinese Government. | 17 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. The French Government will conform to the principles as stated in circular of April 27, 1898. | 23 | |
| 1507 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Incloses copy of regulations adopted by the Chinese Government in definition of. | 18 |
| 83 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by the Roumanian Government. | 30 |
| 347 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Hay | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by the German Government. | 24 |
| 369 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by Sweden and Norway. | 31 |
| 341 | Mr. Swenson to Mr. Hay | 1904. May 9 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by Denmark. | 21 |
| 176 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Hay | Oct. 4 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by Austria-Hungary. | 15 |
| Mr. Sickles to Mr. Hay | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Incloses text of notice that Belgium is perpetually neutral. | 16 | |
| 793 | Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by the Netherlands. | 26 |
| 281 | Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Hay | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by Spain | 30 |
| 2467 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Incloses text or, issued by Mexico. | 25 |
| 413 | Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by Italy. | 25 |
| 1453 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Incloses text of, issued by Great Britain. | 24 |
| 1005 | Mr. Neill to Mr. Hay | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Incloses copies of notes exchanged by the Peruvian Government and the Japanese Minister in Mexico relating to. | 29 |
| 226 | Mr. Richardson to Mr. Hay. | Oct. 31 | Same subject. No proclamation issued. Brazil abides by the rules as published in circular of April 29, 1898. | 16 |
| 78 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Nov. 10 | Same subject. No special proclamation issued by the Argentine Republic. | 15 |
| Mr. Ames to Mr. Hay | Nov. 12 | Same subject. No special proclamation issued by Chile. | 17 |
argentine republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 72 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | 1904. May 9 | Message of the President of the Argentine Republic. Incloses copies of. | 37 |
| 14 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | July 15 | Passport application of William A. Tappan and his son, Charles L. Tappan, submitted for Department’s consideration. | 36 |
| 16 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupré | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Cites Department’s circular of Mar. 27, 1899, for the legation’s guidance, and states that Charles A. Tappan is entitled to a passport. | 36 |
| 35 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay | Sept. 13 | Treaty of friendship and commerce between the Argentine Republic and Persia. Incloses text of. | 38 |
| 36 | Same to same | do | Boundary conventions between the Argentine Republic and Chile. Incloses text of. | 40 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 37 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | 1903. May 18 | Emigration law of Hungary. Incloses translation of the proposed law, with the “exposé de motifs.” | 47 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Hale | Aug. 19 | Medical examination of emigrants at ports of departure. Instructs to inquire whether officers of the United States Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service can be stationed at such ports to make medical inspections of emigrants. | 92 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 42 | |
| Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. The Austrian Government is disposed to accept the proposal in a general way. | 42 | |
| 105 | Same to same | do | Same subject. The Austrian Government asks whether Manchuria is included in the term “neutrality of China.” | 42 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Same subject. The United States can not specify metes and bounds. | 43 | |
| 106 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Feb. 15 | Same subject. The Austro-Hungarian representatives at St. Petersburg, Tokyo, and Peking will be instructed in the sense of the United States proposal. | 44 |
| 72 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | Feb. 26 | Visit of an American fleet to Austrian ports. Announces the proposed. | 44 |
| 115 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Apr. 14 | Same subject. Incloses a note from the foreign office calling attention to the law which interdicts the approach of foreign fleets to the Austro-Hungarian coast without special permission. | 45 |
| Mr. Hengelmüller to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 18 | Emigration law of Hungary. Incloses memorandum relating to the Dillingam bill and the Hungarian contracts with the Cunard Line. | 67 | |
| 119 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Reports that the proposed law has been passed at Budapest. | 68 |
| 122 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | 1904. Apr. 28 | Same subject. Reports that the law caused excitement and newspaper comment in Austria-Hungary. Gives some of the reasons for the passing of the law. | 69 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Visit of an American fleet to Austrian ports. Instruction to request permission for the. | 46 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Storer (telegram). | May 2 | Same subject. Includes Fiume in preceding instruction. | 46 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 14 | Same subject. Fleet will arrive at Trieste about July 1. | 46 | |
| 131 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | May 18 | Same subject. Permission for the visit is granted. Emigration law of Hungary. Incloses ordinances promulgating the law. | 46 |
| 134 | Same to same | May 20 | Emigration law Hungary. Incloses ordinances promulgating the law. | 70 |
| 156 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Hay | July 19 | Medical examination of emigrants at ports of departure. Permission for the, can not be granted by the Austro-Hungarian Government. | 92 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Hale (telegram). | Oct. 13 | Transportation of emigrants from Hungary. Complaints of discrimination have been made concerning the; instructs to investigate the matter. | 86 | |
| 178 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Hay | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Gives result of his investigation | 87 |
| 111 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Hale | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Instructs to use good offices in behalf of the Red Star Line, discriminated against. | 88 |
| 116 | Same to same | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Complaint of Mrs. Maria Hornick, who was compelled to forfeit her prepaid passage ticket and buy another via the Cunard Line. | 88 |
| 184 | Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay | Nov. 17 | Same subject. The attitude of the Austro-Hungarian Government is stated in No. 178 of Oct. 18, 1904 (ante). | 88 |
| 186 | Same to Same | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Reports further on the attitude of the Austro-Hungarian Government on this question. | 89 |
| 121 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Instructs to bring the case of Mrs. Maria Hornick to the attention of the Hungarian Government. | 91 |
| 122 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Transmits the case of Mrs. Sophia Vanco, similar to that of Mrs. Hornick. | 91 |
| 123 | Same to same | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Department is pleased to note that the Austro-Hungarian Government is disposed to promptly investigate complaints made by American citizens. | 91 |
belgium.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Townsend (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 95 | |
| 215 | Mr. Townsend to Mr. Hay | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 10th instant has been communicated to the minister for foreign affairs. | 95 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Townsend (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. The representatives of England, Germany, and France at St. Petersburg and Tokyo have already been instructed in the sense of the United States proposal. | 96 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 16 | Same subject. The United States can not specify metes and bounds in its proposal. | 96 | |
| Mr. Townsend to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. With the understanding that “administrative entity” does not include Manchuria, the Belgian Government accepts the United States proposal. | 96 | |
| 216 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms above telegram in detail. | 96 |
| 217 | Same to same | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s telegram of the 16th instant. | 97 |
bolivia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Sorsby to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Dec. 26 | Termination of the dispute with Brazil over the Acre Territory. Reports ratification of the treaty and gives the main features of the same. | 98 | |
| 144 | Same to same | 1904. Aug. 8 | Message of the President of Bolivia. Incloses copies of. | 98 |
brazil.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 109 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 4 | Misuse of the flag of the United States. Reports that a Brazilian firm uses as its house flag a device similar to the flag of the United States. Incloses correspondence. | 101 |
| 114 | Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay | Jan. 23 | Treaty with Bolivia terminating the dispute over the Acre Territory. Incloses text. | 104 |
| 117 | Same to same | Feb. 9 | Misuse of the flag of the United States. Reports discontinuance of the. | 103 |
| 121 | Same to same | Feb. 15 | Acre treaty. Reports ratification of, by Brazil | 107 |
| 130 | Same to same | Mar. 18 | Same subject. Reports exchange of ratifications. | 107 |
| 144 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay | May 6 | Message of the President of Brazil. Incloses copy of. | 108 |
| 204 | Same to same | July 23 | Agreement between Brazil and Peru terminating boundary dispute, and convention for the arbitration of claims. Incloses text. | 109 |
bulgaria.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 31 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | 1904. Mar. 7 | Conditions in Macedonia. Reports the prevalence of hopeful feeling in regard to events in Macedonia in the coming spring, although the Comitadges continue to terrorize the Macedonian peasants. | 113 |
| 33 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | Apr. 15 | Agreement between Turkey and Bulgaria to maintain peace and order in Macedonia. Incloses text. | 112 |
| 35 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | May 14 | Conditions in Macedonia. Reports that the reforms introduced by Russia and Austria and the recent Turkish-Bulgarian agreement have brought about comparative tranquillity in Macedonia. | 113 |
chile.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 364 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | 1904. June 15 | Message of the President of Chile. Incloses text. | 115 |
| 381 | Mr. Ames to Mr. Hay | Oct. 2 | Boundary convention between Chile and the Argentine Republic. Incloses copy of. | 116 |
china.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1435 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | 1903. Nov. 21 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Incloses a plan submitted by the Belgian minister for the payment of the indemnity on a silver basis. | 177 |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1904. Jan. 25 | Denunciation of the immigration treaty. Reports that he has forwarded a formal notice of, by the Chinese Government. | 117 | |
| 1484 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses formal notice of | 117 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Protection of Japanese interests in China. Instruction to the American consul at Niuchwang to take charge of Japanese interests there. | 146 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Instructs him to inform the Chinese Government that the United States earnestly desires that the neutrality and entity of China be respected by both belligerents. | 118 | |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that the representatives of France, Germany, and Great Britain have asked their Governments to suggest to the belligerents that no troops be sent into Chihli. | 118 | |
| 1500 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses identical telegram sent by the several ministers to their Governments, as reported in above telegram. | 119 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 10th instant has been complied with. | 119 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 13 | Same subject. China issued its declaration of neutrality yesterday. | 120 | |
| Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng to Mr. Hay | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses the neutrality proclamation of China. | 120 | |
| 1502 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | 1904. Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses notes from Prince Ch’ing embodying China’s neutrality edict, emphasizing China’s desire to observe strict neutrality, and notice to foreign troops in China under the peace protocol to observe the original intent of the general agreement. | 120 |
| 1502 | Same to same | do | Protection of Japanese interests in China. China having consented, the American consul at Niuchwanghas been instructed to take charge of Japanese interests. | 146 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 14 | Same subject. Reports arrest of all Japanese arriving at Niuchwang from the interior. | 147 | |
| 1504 | Same to same | Feb. 15 | Neutrality of China. Incloses notes from the foreign office expressing the purpose of the imperial court to remain at Peking. | 122 |
| 1505 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses an edict to the officials of the Empire to maintain security and peace. | 123 |
| 1507 | Same to same | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Incloses regulations for the enforcement of the neutrality edict. | 124 |
| 1508 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses a note from the foreign office acknowledging receipt of the kind expressions of the Government of the United States concerning the neutrality of China. | 124 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Transmits the reply of the Russian Government to the proposal of the United States. | 125 | |
| 1509 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 19th instant has been communicated to the Chinese Government. | 125 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 24 | Protection of Japanese interests. Transmits report of Consul Miller that the Russian authorities refuse to give him any information concerning Japanese subjects. | 147 | |
| 1522 | Same to same | Feb. 27 | Neutrality of China. Incloses the reply of the foreign office to his note communicating the reply of the Russian Government. | 126 |
| 1523 | Mar. 1 | Same subject. Incloses a proclamation issued by Viceroy Alexeieff. | 127 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Reports that Chinese troops have been sent to the Manchurian border to preserve order. | 128 | |
| 1528 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms in detail his telegram of the 4th instant. | 128 |
| 1529 | Same to same | Mar. 5 | Visit of Prince Pu Lun to the United States. Reports departure of the prince. | 148 |
| 1535 | Same to same | Mar. 11 | Neutrality of China. Incloses additional regulations for the enforcement of the neutrality edict. | 129 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Mar. 12 | Same subject. Instructs to express to the Chinese Government the earnest hope of the United States Government that China will maintain strict neutrality. | 130 | |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 15 | Same subject. Reports that China is resolved to maintain strict neutrality. | 131 | |
| 1541 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms in detail his telegram of same date. | 131 |
| 1544 | Same to same | Mar. 22 | Mining regulations in China. Incloses copies of and his protest against the same. | 150 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Mar. 26 | Neutrality of China. Asks to be informed whether the Chinese army is extensively officered by Japanese. | 131 | |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 29 | Same subject. Reports that only a few Japanese officers are employed in the Chinese army. | 132 | |
| 1555 | Same to same | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Confirms in detail his telegram of the 29th instant. | 132 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 5 | Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that the Japanese servants of the American correspondents have not been released. | 147 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Suggests that the case of the Japanese servants of the American correspondents be referred to fit. Petersburg. | 147 | |
| Mr. Hay to Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng. | Apr. 12 | Visit of Prince Pu Lun. The prince will be received by the President on the 25th instant. | 148 | |
| 31 | Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 22 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a letter from the Emperor of China to the President. | 148 |
| 792 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Apr. 27 | Same subject. The prince was received by the President, and all possible attention was shown him. | 149 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 28 | Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that the Japanese servants of Messrs. Washburn and Little have been released. | 148 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Neutrality of China. Instructs him to renew representations of this Government’s desire that strict neutrality be observed by China. | 132 | |
| 1603 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | 1904. May 12 | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Reports that the German consul-general at Shanghai has been appointed a permanent member of the Whangpu conservancy board and an engineer has been appointed as substitute. | 186 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 14 | Neutrality of China. Reports that the Japanese minister again urged the Chinese Government to preserve strict neutrality, which is promised by the Chinese Government. | 133 | |
| The Chinese legation to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Telegram from the Waiwu-Pu giving assurance of the purpose of the Chinese Government to maintain the strictest neutrality | 133 | |
| 1607 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | do | Mining regulations in China. Incloses copy o: the revised mining regulations and his note giving notice to the foreign office that they can not be accepted by the United States Government. | 153 |
| 1608 | Same to same | May 16 | Neutrality of China. Confirms in detail his telegram of the 14th instant, inclosing correspondence with the foreign office. | 133 |
| 1609 | Same to same | May 17 | Opening of trade ports in China. Incloses a note from the foreign office advising him that Wei-hsien and Chou Ts’un are opened as trade ports. | 167 |
| 1615 | Same to same (telegram) | May 18 | Same subject. Reports the opening as a trade port of Chi-nan fu. | 167 |
| 1615 | Same to same | May 24 | Neutrality of China. Incloses an edict issued to inspire the Chinese people with confidence in the ability of the Government to preserve peace. | 134 |
| 1617 | Same to same | May 25 | Same subject. Incloses a Japanese proclamation issued after the taking of Antung. | 135 |
| Mr. Hay to Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng. | May 31 | Visit of Prince Pu Lun. Incloses a letter from the President to the Emperor of China. | 149 | |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 8 | Murder of Louis L. Etzel reported | 168 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him that Consul Miller has been cabled that Etzel’s relatives desire his body sent to this country. | 168 | |
| 1630 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | do | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Incloses proposed regulations submitted to the consular body and indorsements of the German and British ministers. | 186 |
| 810 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | June 16 | Murder of Louis L. Etzel. Incloses telegram from Miss Anna B. Etzel requesting an investigation of the circumstances connected with the. | 168 |
| 1639 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | June 22 | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Incloses correspondence with the Waiwu-Pu relating to the. | 189 |
| Same to same | June 25 | Murder of Louis L. Etzel. Incloses full report of Consul Miller and his note to Prince Ch’ing. | 169 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | do | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. It sufficient guaranties of early and satisfactory action are given the proposals of the Nanking viceroy are unobjectionable. | 190 | |
| 814 | Same to same | June 29 | Same subject. Supplements instructions contained in the preceding telegram. | 190 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 5 | Murder of Louis L. Etzel. Reports the proposed punishment of the persons responsible and indemnity to Etzel’s family. | 173 | |
| 1647 | Same to same | July 6 | Same subject. Confirms in detail to-day’s telegram and incloses further correspondence. | 173 |
| 817 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger | do | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Informs him that the viceroy of Nanking has submitted proposals for the execution of the work. | 191 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | July 8 | Murder of Louis L. Etzel. Accepts proposal of July 5. | 174 | |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. Indemnity has been paid | 174 | |
| 1659 | Same to same | July 13 | Same subject. Confirms in detail his telegram of the 12th. | 175 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger (telegram). | July 15 | Same subject. Indemnity should be transmitted to the Department. | 176 | |
| 1669 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | July 26 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Incloses a joint note sent by the representatives of the signatory powers, except the United States, to the Chinese Government. | 178 |
| 830 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Aug. 6 | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. The Department is not disinclined to consider China’s proposal to do the work alone. | 192 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks whether the guaranty offered by China is satisfactory. | 192 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | 1904. Aug. 10 | Same subject. The Department can not pronounce on the sufficiency of the guaranty offered. A bond measure seems to be necessary. | 192 | |
| 1680 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Aug. 12 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Prince Ch’ing relating to the guaranty. | 193 |
| Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Neutrality of China. Reports the arrival of the Russian cruiser Askold at Shanghai. | 136 | |
| 1684 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Aug. 20 | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Incloses further correspondence with the foreign office. | 196 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Aug. 22 | Neutrality of China. Instructs to protest to both belligerents if collision is threatened on account of the Russian wireless-telegraph station at Chefoo and to reserve all of this Government’s rights in the premises. | 136 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructs to inquire what rules of neutrality China proposes to apply to the presence of the Russian cruiser Askold at Shanghai. | 137 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 23 | Same subject. The consul-general has been instructed that foreign consuls can not guarantee China’s neutrality. | 137 | |
| 1690 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Aug. 25 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Incloses correspondence from the secretary of the bankers’ commission at Shanghai to the dean of the diplomatic corps, transmitting a letter from the taotai of Shanghai. | 179 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Aug. 26 | Neutrality of China. Instructs him to use his influence to support China in its demand for neutrality in its waters. | 137 | |
| 1692 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. China is doing its best to preserve its neutrality. Incloses note to Prince Ch’ing relating to the Askold and the Japanese official statement in the Ryeshetelni incident. | 138 |
| 601 | Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Loomis. | do | Same subject. Gives résumé of affairs in Shanghai since the arrival of the Russian war vessels Grozovoi and Askold and notes from the taotai concerning same. | 140 |
| 1695 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Incloses note from Prince Ch’ing stating that the Russian war vessels at Shanghai will be disarmed on the 25th of August. | 145 |
| 837 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger | Sept. 2 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Approves his action as reported in his 1669. | 181 |
| 838 | Same to same | do | Mining regulations in China. Incloses reports from the Geological Survey and the General Land Office on the. | 160 |
| 840 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger | Sept. 29 | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Approves his note of Aug. 11, 1904, to Prince Ch’ing, inclosed in his 1680. | 198 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 23 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Quotes the proposal of the Chinese Government. | 181 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Accepts Chinese proposal | 181 | |
| 1733 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Incloses a memorandum from the foreign office, reply to the joint note forwarded in his 1669. | 182 |
| 858 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger | Nov. 19 | Conservancy of the Whangpu River. Incloses copy of an instruction to the American representatives accredited to the signatory powers of the final protocol, pointing out the importance of an early agreement relating to the Chinese proposal. | 199 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 22 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Asks whether the United States will continue to receive payments in silver. | 183 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Nov. 23 | Same subject. The United States Government expects the same treatment as other powers. | 183 | |
| 862 | Same to Same | Dec. 1 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Russia and Japan. Points out the necessity of absolute neutrality being observed by all officers of the Government. Incloses the President’s proclamation of Mar. 10, 1904. | 185 |
| Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 5 | Paymentof the Chinese indemnity. TheChinese Government insists that the United States should receive payment according to the terms of the bonds signed by China. | 184 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Dec. 6 | Same subject. It is preferred that the United States should not be placed in an exceptional position. | 184 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 12 | Antiforeign movements in China. Instructs to report about. | 200 | |
| 1766 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay | 1904. Dec. 14 | Same subject. Reports at length, and states that the disturbances are more antidynastic in their aims than antiforeign. The Government is alert and determined to prevent any disturbance of the peace, and seems to be able to repress any outbreak. | 200 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (telegram). | Dec. 20 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity. Subject to the conditions stated in Department’s telegram of the 6th instant, the United States accepts the proposal of China. | 184 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Snyder to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Dec. 26 | Seizure of the Bogotá City Railway Company’s property by Colombian authorities reported. | 227 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Snyder (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Instructs to invite the attention of the minister for foreign affairs to the matter. | 227 | |
| 263 | Mr. Snyder to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 2 | Attitude of Colombia toward the United States and Panama. | 204 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 26 | Seizure of the Bogotá City Railway Company’s property. The difficulty has been settled. | 227 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 26 | Attitude of Colombia, etc. Rumors are current that the United States will permit the landing of Colombian troops on the Isthmus. | 204 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Snyder (telegram). | Jan. 29 | Same subject. The attitude of the United States remains unchanged. | 205 | |
| Mr. Snyder to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Reports the departure of 500 troops for the coast. | 205 | |
| 295 | Same to same | Feb. 24 | Seizure of the Bogotá City Railway Company’s property. Gives details of the incident. | 228 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 28 | Attitude of Colombia, etc. Reports movements of troops. | 205 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 10 | Same subject. Reports the decrease of the Colombian army from 11.000 to 5.000 men. | 205 | |
| 302 | Same to same | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Reports subsidence of all public expression on this subject. | 206 |
| 311 | Same to same | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Incloses note of protest from the foreign office against the attitude of the United States in regard to the formation of the Republic of Panama and against the transfer of the New Panama Canal Company’s property to the United States. | 206, 224 |
| 68 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Snyder | Apr 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 302; which has been read with much interest. | 224 |
| 330 | Mr. Snyder to Mr. Hay | June 2 | Reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Columbia and Venezuela and Italy. Incloses decree. | 226 |
| 332 | Same to same | June 3 | Same to same Incloses decree. | 226 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 4 | Election of General Reyes as President of Colombia reported. | 225 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Snyder (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Inauguration of General Reyes as President of Colombia. Instructs to convey congratulations to General Reyes. | 225 | |
| 357 | Mr. Snyder to Mr. Hay | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Above telegram has been complied with. | 225 |
| 383 | Same to same | Oct. 25 | Message of the President of Colombia to the Colombian Congress. Extracts. | 229 |
cuba.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 715 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | 1903. Nov. 7 | Murder of E. A. Murray. Reports that the police authorities at Camaguey seem to be guilty of criminal negligence in connection with the. | 254 |
| 304 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Squiers | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Directs to ascertain what steps are necessary to procure counsel to assist in the prosecution of the case. | 254 |
| 790 | Mr. Sleeper to Mr. Hay | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Incloses law of criminal procedure. | 255 |
| 800 | Same to same | 1904. Jan. 9 | Treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation between Cuba and Italy. Incloses text. | 230 |
| 319 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Squiers | Jan. 14 | Murder of E. A. Murray. Asks status of the case. | 256 |
| 825 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Reports acquittal of Manuel Fuentes Remedios, accused of—and dismissal of proceedings against the police officer—charged with negligence. | 256 |
| Mr. Squires to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 1 | Indignity offered to the American consulate at Cienfuegos. Transmits consuls report of. | 236 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 4 | Withdrawal of United States troops from Cuba. Quotes address by President Palma on the occasion of the. | 238 | |
| 845 | Same to same | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Confirms above telegram in detail. | 239 |
| 853 | Same to same | Feb. 12 | Indignity offered to the American consulate at Cienfuegos. Incloses correspondence with Cuban authorities relating to. | 237 |
| 347 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers | Mar. 1 | Same subject. The incident may be regarded as closed. | 238 |
| 926 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | Apr. 23 | Message of President Palma to the Cuban Congress. Incloses copy of. | 239 |
| Treaty between the United States and Cuba. | July 2 | Embodying the provisions defining the future relations of the United States with Cuba contained in the act of Congress approved Mar. 2, 1901, making appropriations for the Army. Text. | 243 | |
| Supplementary convention between the United States and Cuba. | do | Extending the period within which may be exchanged the ratifications of the above treaty. | 246 | |
| 1083 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay | Oct. 1 | Murder of E. A. Murray. Reports the grossly inadequate punishment of the policeman who was criminally negligent in the case. | 257 |
| 438 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Instructs him to ask that the Cuban Government impose adequate punishment on the negligent police officer. | 257 |
| 1101 | Mr. Sleeper to Mr. Hay | Oct. 22 | Sanitary conditions in Cuba. Incloses report of the consular agent at Matanzas on. | 247 |
| 1104 | Same to same | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Incloses report of the American consul at Santiago on. | 250 |
| 1116 | Same to same | Nov. 10 | Message of President Palma to the Cuban Congree. Quotes extracts of. | 241 |
| 448 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers | Nov. 25 | Sanitary conditions in Cuba. Incloses letter-from the Secretary of the Treasury and instructs to inform the Cuban Government that, unless sanitary conditions are improved in Cuba the United States will probably declare quarantine against Cuban ports. | 250 |
| Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Reports that measures are being taken to improve conditions. | 252 | |
| 1137 | Same to same | Dec. 3 | Same subject. Incloses sanitary reports from the American consular officers at Santiago and Cardenas. | 252 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Reports that the House passed a bill appropriating $190,000 for sanitation. | 253 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 17 | Same subject. The Senate passed appropriation bill for sanitation. | 253 |
denmark.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Swenson (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 11 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 258 | |
| Mr. Swenson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Reports that the Danish Government is in favor of the proposal. | 258 | |
| 329 | Same to same | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Confirms above telegram in detail. | 258 |
| 331 | Same to same | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign office, accepting the proposal of the United States. | 260 |
dominican republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 680 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | 1903. Dec. 3 | Recognition of the provisional government of the Dominican Republic. Incloses correspondence with the provisional government relating to the. | 261 |
| 686 | Same to same | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence on the subject. | 262 |
| 210 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Powell | 1904. Jan. 9 | Same subject. Approves his notes to the provisional government. | 265 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Powell (telegram). | 1904. Jan. 17 | Same subject. Asks whether the stability of the provisional or of the Jiminez governments is sufficient to warrant formal recognition. | 265 | |
| Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Reports that the legation has recognized the Morales government. | 265 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan 24 | Same subject. Reports the situation unchanged. | 266 | |
| 726 | Same to same | Jan. 25 | Same subject. Confirms above telegrams in detail, and reports the movements of U. S. naval vessels. | 266 |
| 742 | Same to same | Jan. 31 | Protection of the German vice-consul at Santo Domingo City. Incloses correspondence and relates circumstances in connection with the request for and the granting of. | 267 |
| Protocol of an agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic. | do | Arbitration of the claim of the San Domingo Improvement Company against the Dominican Republic. Text. | 270 | |
| Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Forcible entrance of the consular office at Samana by Dominican authorities reported. | 286 | |
| 766 | Same to Same | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence relating to the incident. | 286 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Instructs to make proper representations against the unjustifiable invasion of the consular office. | 288 | |
| 221 | Same to same | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Confirms above telegram in detail. | 288 |
| Award of the Commission of Arbitration. | July 14 | Settlement of the claims of the San Domingo Improvement Company and its allied companies against the Dominican Republic. Text. | 274 | |
| 9 | Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay | Aug. 9 | Revolution in the Dominican Republic. Incloses copies of the treaties of peace between the revolutionary forces and the Morales government. | 289 |
| 18 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Dawson | do | Settlement of the claim of the San Domingo Improvement Company. Announces the appointment of John T. Abbott as financial agent under the provisions of the award. | 279 |
| 14 | Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay | Aug. 13 | Imprisonment of Francisco Martinez, a Porto Rican, at Macoris. Incloses correspondence relating to the. | 291 |
| 27 | Same to same | Aug. 29 | Settlement of the claim of the San Domingo Improvement Company. Incloses his note to the minister of foreign affairs announcing the appointment of John T. Abbott as financial agent. | 279 |
| 20 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Dawson | Aug. 31 | Imprisonment of Francisco Martinez. Approves his course in the case. | 293 |
| 42 | Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay | Sept. 27 | Settlement of the claim of the San Domingo Improvement Company. Incloses correspondence between Mr. Abbott and the Dominican Government relating to the payment of the award and his demand for possession of the custom-house at Puerto Plata. | 280 |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Reports that the Dominican Government refuses to recognize the award. | 283 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | Oct. 4 | same subject. Instructs to insist upon the award. | 283 | |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay telegram). | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Reports acceptance of the award. | 283 | |
| 58 | Same to same | Oct. 17 | same subject. Reports that the shares of the Banque Nationale de St. Dominique have been deposited at the legation. | 284 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 21 | Same subject. The financial agent was put in possession of the custom-house at Puerto Plata. | 284 | |
| 60 | Same to same | Oct. 22 | Same subject. Reports the delivery of the shares of the Banque Nationale and of the unified scrip to the Dominican Government. | 284 |
| 76 | Same to same | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Reports the determination of the President not to place the financial agent in charge of the custom-houses at Monte Christi, Sanchez, and Samana. | 285 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Asks whether the determination of the Dominican Government reported in his No. 76 is final. | 285 | |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Under certain conditions the financial agent may be asked to take charge of all four ports. | 285 |
ecuador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 374 | Mr. Sampson to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 4 | Treaty of friendship, navigation, and commerce between Ecuador and Italy. Incloses copy of. | 294 |
| Mr. Hallock to the Department of State. | Sept. 8 | Message of the President of Ecuador to the National Congress. Extracts. | 295 |
ethiopia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Treaty between the United States and the King of Ethiopia. | 1904. Sept. 30 | To regulate the commercial relations between the two countries. Text. | 298 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 8 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 301 | |
| 1295 | Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 8th instant will be discussed by the cabinet and satisfactory reply is expected. | 301 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 13 | Same subject. The French Government gives adherence to the proposal of the United States. | 302 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Expresses gratification of the President for the hearty and prompt cooperation of France. | 302 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Transmits Russia’s reply to the proposal of the United States. | 302 | |
| Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Transfer of the new Panama Canal Company’s property to the United States. Reports that speedy conclusion is expected. | 302 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Reports execution of the deed of transfer. | 303 | |
| Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 2 | Same subject. Transmits letters and contract exchanged with J. P. Morgan & Co. | 303 | |
| Treaty between the United States and France. | May 9 | For the determination of their relations in Tunis. Text. | 304 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | May 28 | Abduction of Ion Perdicaris by bandits in Morocco. Instructs to request the good offices of the French Government. | 307 | |
| Mr. Porter to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 30 | Same subject. The French minister at Tangier has been instructed to cooperate in the rescue of Perdicaris. | 307 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | June 25 | Same subject. Transmits the thanks of the President to the French Government. | 308 | |
| Mr. des Portes to Mr. Hay. | July 14 | Decoration conferred upon Secretary of State John Hay by the French Republic. Announces the fact and offers congratulations. | 306 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. des Portes (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses appreciation | 306 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to advise the French Government of his acceptance and to express to it his gratitude. | 307 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 8 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 309 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject. The proposal of the United States is agreeable to the German Government. | 309 | |
| 294 | Same to same | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Confirms above telegram in detail and incloses copy of his note to the foreign office. | 310 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department will at once communicate the views of the United States to all neutral signatories of the protocol of Peking. | 311 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 11 | Same subject. The German representatives at St. Petersburg, Tokyo, and Peking will be at once instructed in the sense of the United States proposal. | 311 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Instructs to convey to the Emperor the appreciation of the President. | 311 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 17 | Same subject. Reports compliance with above telegram and transmits gratification of the Emperor. | 311 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 20 | Same subject. Reports that the German Government is gratified that the proposal of the United States has been so generally accepted in principle by the powers. | 312 | |
| 331 | Same to same | Apr. 5 | Fine imposed upon Emil Vibert for nonperformance of military service. Reports the circumstances connected with the case and incloses correspondence. | 317 |
| 179 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Dodge | Apr. 26 | Passport application of Robert Albert Böker. Instructs to recall the embassy’s refusal to issue a passport upon the. | 312 |
| 182 | Same to same | May 5 | Fine imposed upon Emil Vibert. Department is of opinion that intervention in Vibert’s behalf would be successful if, in addition to his American citizenship, it was based on forfeiture of his German allegiance under the German law of June 1, 1870. | 319 |
| 358 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | May 13 | Passport application of Robert Albert Böker. Gives reasons for refusal of passport and asks further instruction. | 312 |
| 368 | Same to same | May 27 | Fine imposed on Emil Vibert. The German Government holds that the German law of 1870 can not be applied in this case, and that the naturalization treaties between Germany and the United States do not apply to Alsace and Lorraine. | 320 |
| 192 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | May 31 | Passport application of Robert Albert Böker. The applicant’s father having forfeited his right to protection as an American citizen, the refusal of the passport seems to be proper. | 314 |
| 382 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Hay | June 11 | Fine imposed on Emil Vibert. The minister for foreign affairs suggests that Vibert address a petition to the Emperor for the annulment of the fine and release from German allegiance. | 321 |
| 207 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | June 13 | Same subject. Approves his course as reported in his No. 368. | 322 |
| 215 | Same to same | June 28 | Same subject. If Vibert sends a petition to the embassy, the same may be forwarded to the foreign office with the statement that such action does not concede the German contention that the naturalization treaties do not apply to Alsace and Lorraine. | 322 |
| 440 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Hay | Aug. 17 | Neutrality of Germany in the war between Russia and Japan. Reports that the Russian war vessels which took refuge at Tsingtau have been disarmed by the German authorities. | 323 |
| 531 | Same to same | Nov. 12 | Passport obtained fraudulently by Josef Henry Tetz. Reports circumstances connected with the case and incloses the passport and correspondence. | 315 |
| 280 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tower | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Instructs to inform the German authorities that Tetz is not an American citizen and that the passport has been withdrawn. | 316 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 15 | Sir Mortimer Durand to Mr. Loomis. | 1904. Jan. 29 | Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. Announces that the Canadian government is ready to enter into arrangements for the. | 324 |
| 19 | Same to same | Feb. 2 | Protection of the British vice-consulate at Santo Domingo. Conveys the thanks of the British Government for the. | 327 |
| 28 | Mr. Loomis to Sir Mortimer Durand. | Feb. 5 | Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. Mr. O. H. Tittmann, superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, has been designated as the United States representative on the Delimitation Commission. | 324 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 327 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject, The British Government asks to be informed whether Manchuria is included in the phrase “neutrality of China.” | 327 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Same subject. The United States seeks by its proposal to secure the smallest possible area of hostilities and the largest possible area of neutrality. | 328 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 11 | Same subject. The British Governmant approves in principle the proposal of the United States, but suggests a qualification in regard to the description of the area to be neutralized. | 328 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Japan accepts the principle of China’s neutrality provided Russia does so. The delimitation of the area of hostilities can not be attempted, and an identic note by the powers is not necessary. | 328 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Same subject. The British representatives at St. Petersburg, Tokyo, and Peking have been instructed in the sense of his telegram of the 11th instant. | 329 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Instructs to express to Lord Lansdowne cordial appreciation. | 329 | |
| 1346 | Mr. White to Mr. Hay | Apr. 13 | Newfoundland fisheries, agreement between France and Great Britain relating to the. Incloses copy of. | 329 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. White (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Contraband of war. Informs him that war correspondents using wireless telegraph within the zone of operations of the Russian fleet will be treated as spies and vessels with such apparatus will be seized. | 332 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Reports that the British Government has made reservations similar to those of the United States. | 333 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 27 | Abduction of Ion Perdicaris by bandits in Morocco. Transmits the conditions for the release of Perdicaris and Varley insisted upon by the brigand. | 338 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | May 31 | same subject. Thanks to the foreign office tor communicating the information from Tangier. | 338 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 3 | Contraband of war. Lord Lansdowne desires to exchange views with the Government of the United States on the Russian order making every kind of fuel contraband of war. | 333 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | June 13 | Same subject. Instructions on his telegram of the 3d instant were mailed on the 10th. | 333 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 13 | Protection of seals in the North Pacific Ocean. At the request of the Russian and Japanese Governments measures have been taken by the British Government to patrol the region of the Commander Islands for the. | 339 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 14 | Same subject. The British Government requests to be informed what measures, if any, the United States proposes to take for the protection of seals. | 339 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | July 18 | Same subject. Instructs to ascertain whether the British Government is willing to enter into a reciprocal agreement relating to seal poachers. | 339 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 21 | Same subject. The British Government agrees to a reciprocal arrangement. | 340 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Choate (telegram). | July 29 | Contraband of war. The Government of the United States thinks that the sinking of the Knight Commander was not justified. Cites authorities. | 333 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Aug. 1 | Protection of seals. Informs him of the acceptance by Russia of the proposal that American vessels patrol the prohibited zone. | 340 | |
| 1420 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | Aug. 2 | Contraband of war. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office giving the views of the British Government on the subject. | 334 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 3 | Same subject. The British foreign office desires to know the views of the United States on the sinking of the Knight Commander and the depredations of the Russian volunteer fleet. | 336 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of seals. The British and Russian Governments have come to an agreement relating to the protection of seals. | 340 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 5 | Same subject. The British-Russian agreement extends over the whole prohibited zone. | 340 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Contraband of war. It is deemed inadvisable to express an opinion in reply to telegram of the 3d instant | 337 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of seals. The commander of the American patrol vessel will be instructed in regard to the area within which to confine his operations. | 341 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 9 | Contraband of war. Requests a copy of the representations made by the British Government. | 337 | |
| Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Aug. 10 | Same subject. Lord Lansdowne protested verbally against the contentions of the Russian Government and its harsh mode of enforcing the same. | 337 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Choate (telegram). | Aug. 25 | Protection of seals. The American cruiser Buffalo has been ordered to patrol the waters of the Commander Islands. | 341 | |
| 176 | Sir Mortimer Durand to Mr. Loomis. | Oct. 1 | Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. Incloses the report of Messrs. King and Tittmann. The Canadian government is satisfied with the proposed line. Asks whether the United States will agree thereto. | 325 |
| 1452 | Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay | Oct. 15 | Protection of seals. Incloses a report from the British patrol vessel. | 341 |
| Declaration signed at St. Petersburg. | Nov. 25 | Firing on British fishing vessels by Russian war vessels. Agreement for an international commission of inquiry. | 342 | |
| Mr. Hay to Sir Mortimer Durand. | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Informs him of the appointment of Rear-Admiral Charles Henry Davis on the commission of inquiry. | 342 | |
| 143 | Same to same | Dec. 2 | Delimitation of the Alaska boundary. The United States is ready to accept the line proposed by the commission. | 326 |
| 205 | Sir Mortimer Durand to Mr. Hay. | Dec. 6 | Firing on British fishing vessels by Russian war vessels. Conveys the thanks of the British Government for the prompt appointment of Rear-Admiral Davis as a member of the commission. | 343 |
greece.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Jackson (telegram). | 1904. June 7 | Visits of United States war vessels to Greece. Informs him that a fleet will arrive on the 30th instant | 344 | |
| 193 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | July 6 | Same subject. Reports incidents connected with the visit of an American fleet. | 344 |
| 203 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Reports the visit of the United States European squadron to Corfu. | 345 |
guatemala and honduras.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 131 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 11 | Currency of Guatemala. Incloses decree fixing the relative value of, and his note to the foreign office. | 346 |
| 97 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Combs | Feb. 25 | Claims of Mrs. Charles W. Renton, Ella Miller Renton, and Jacob Baiz against Honduras. Reviews the Renton claims and instructs him to ask for settlement. | 352 |
| 104 | same to same | Mar. 11 | Currency of Guatemala. Incloses letters from the Secretary of the Treasury and G. Amsinck & Co., and asks for further report. | |
| 105 | Same to same | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence and instructs him to make proper representations against the application of the decree to debts due American citizens. | 349 |
| 160 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Reports that danger of an interpretation inimical to American interests of the decree has been removed by the prompt action of the legation. | 349 |
| 173 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Hay | May 18 | Treaty of nonintervention and arbitration between Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Salvador. Incloses copy. | 351 |
| 75 | Same to same | May 23 | Renton and Baiz claims against Honduras. Incloses note from the foreign office stating that the Honduran Government desires a just solution of the matter. | 368 |
| 204 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay | Sept. 20 | Currency of Guatemala. Incloses decree withdrawing decree of Dec. 22 last. | 350 |
| Agreement between the United States and Honduras. | Nov. 25 | For the settlement of the claims of Mrs. Charles W. Renton, Ella Miller Renton, and the estate of Jacob Baiz against Honduras. Text. | 368 |
haiti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1330 | Mr. Battiste to Mr. Hay | 1903. Sept. 12 | License tax imposed on American citizens in Haiti. Incloses copy of the law relating to and protest against the same by C. Lyon Hall & Co. | 371 |
| 579 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell | Oct. 5 | Same subject. The United States insists upon the observance by Haiti of the treaty with the United States. | 377 |
| 1338 | Mr. Battiste to Mr. Hay | Oct. 21 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence protest, etc. | 374 |
| 582 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | Nov. 6 | Same subject. The view of the Haitian secretary of state for foreign relations in the interpretation of the treaty can not be accepted. Cites authorities. | 378 |
| 1366 | Mr. Terres to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 2 | Same subject. Reports that additional protests have been filed in the legation by American merchants at Port au Prince. | 379 |
| 588 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Powell. | Jan. 8 | Same subject. The Department can no longer engage in the discussion of the question, which must be considered as settled. | 380 |
| 589 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Terres | Jan. 14 | Same subject. Instructs him to insist upon the observance by Haiti of the letter and spirit of the treaty between the two countries. | 380 |
| “N” | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Jan. 16 | Same subject. No reply has as yet been received from the foreign office. | 381 |
| 1376 | Mr. Terres to Mr. Hay | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign office acquiescing in the demand of the United States. | 381 |
| “Q” | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses his note to the foreign office informing the same that the question must be considered as settled. | 383 |
| 594 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | Feb. 27 | Same subject. The reply of the Haitian Government is regarded as a substantial acceptance of the interpretation placed upon the treaty by the United States. | 384 |
| Mr. Léger to Mr. Hay | Mar. 5 | Annexation of, or protectorate over, the Dominican Republic by the United States. Quotes treaty between Haiti and the Dominican Republic wherein the countries pledge themselves to maintain the integrity of their territories. | 371 | |
| 1382 | Mr. Terres to Mr. Hay | Mar. 7 | Denial of license to do business to American citizens. Incloses protests of American citizens relating to. | 384 |
| 1383 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses additional protests | 386 |
| “c” | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Mar. 16 | License tax imposed on American citizens. Reports that a higher license will be no longer demanded of Americans in business, but that the restrictions connected with obtaining the licenses have not been removed. | 384 |
| Treaty between the United States and Haiti. | Mar. 24 | Naturalization treaty. Text | 389 | |
| Treaty between the United States and Haiti. | do | Extending the time for the ratification of the naturalization treaty. Text. | 391 | |
| 1387 | Mr. Terres to Mr. Hay | Apr. 19 | Denial of license to do business to American citizens. Gives further information. | 387 |
| Mr. Léger to Mr. Hay | May 7 | Denunciation of the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation of 1864. Gives notice of termination of the treaty of 1864 at the expiration of one year. | 370 | |
| 603 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell | May 9 | Denial of license, etc. Instructs to request the Haitian Government to grant the licenses without further delay, on terms consistent with treaty obligations | 388 |
| 1409 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | May 24 | Same subject. Licenses have been granted and the matter may be considered as settled. | 388 |
| 76 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leger | May 25 | Denunciation of the treaty of 1864. Acknowledges his note of the 7th instant giving notice of. | 370 |
| 1410 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | do | Claim of Hall or Weyman. Announces settlement of. | 392 |
| 1434 | Same to same | June 15 | Exclusion of Syrians from Haiti. Incloses copy of a law recently passed by the legislature for the. | 393 |
| 486 | Same to same | Aug. 4 | Protection of naturalized American citizens of Syrian origin. Reports an attempt to mob certain Syrians, American citizens, and his efforts in their behalf. | 397 |
| 1488 | Same to same | Aug. 8 | Exclusion of Syrians. Incloses his note to the foreign office informing the same that the United States Government can not permit any discrimination against any of its citizens. | 395 |
| 1500 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | 1904. Aug. 17 | Fraudulent naturalization of Syrians. Reports that he has discovered that a number of Syrians are in possession of fraudulent naturalization papers. | 398 |
| 1510 | Same to same | Aug. 25 | Exclusion of Syrians. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office relating to. | 396 |
| 1520 | Same to same | Aug. 31 | Fraudulent naturalization of Syrians. Incloses certificate of Antoine Kalil Hage. | 398 |
| 1525 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Incloses certificate of Joseph Jacobs. | 399 |
| 1530 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign office giving further information on the subject. | 400 |
| 637 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Requests further information for the Department of Justice. | 401 |
| 1537 | Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Incloses three additional naturalization certificates, which are believed to be fraudulent. | 401 |
| 1540 | Same to same | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Incloses certificate of Assad Kalil Abynemer. | 402 |
| 640 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell | Sept. 26 | Same subject. Incloses letter from the Attorney-General stating that the certificate taken from Antoine Kalil Hage was forged. | 403 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Agreement effected by exchange of notes between the United States and Italy. | June 13, 1903; Mar. 12, 1904. | For the protection of trade-marks in Morocco | 407 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 405 | |
| 332 | Mr. Iddings to Mr. Hay | Feb. 12 | Same subject. A definite reply to the above proposal will be given as soon as the foreign office learns the views of the French, German, and British Governments. | 405 |
| 335 | Same to same | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Incloses a memorandum from the foreign office accepting in principle the proposal of the United States. | 406 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Italian representatives at St. Petersburg, Tokyo, and Peking have been instructed in the sense of the above memorandum. | 406 | |
| 339 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Hay | Mar. 4 | Fraudulent naturalization of Giuseppe Divito. Incloses fraudulent certificate which had been purchased by Divito. | 406 |
| 211 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Meyer. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. The case has been referred to the Department of Justice for investigation. | 407 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 30 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Griscom. | 1903. Dec. 31 | Murder of shipwrecked seamen of the American ship Benjamin Sewall in Formosa. Incloses dispatch from the American vice-consul at Tamsui giving an account of. | 440 |
| 33 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office on the subject. | 442 |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1904. Jan. 8 | Difficulty between Japan and Russia. Transmits the proposal of Russia to Japan concern-in a Korea and Manchuria. | 410 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Transmits the proposal of Japan to Russia. | 410 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 27 | Same subject. The Japanese Government has intimated to the Russian minister that an answer to its proposal is about due. | 411 | |
| 37 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Griscom. | Feb. 4 | Murder of shipwrecked seamen of the Benjamin Sewall. Approves his note to the foreign office as reported in his No. 30. | 444 |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 5 | Difficulty between Japan and Russia. Reports that preparations for war are being rushed by Japan. | 411 | |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Feb. 6 | Same subject. Japan has instructed its minister at St. Petersburg to break off diplomatic relations with Russia. | 412 | |
| Japanese legation to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Copy of a note presented by the Japanese minister at St. Petersburg to the Russian Government. | 412 | |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. The Russian minister will depart from Takyo on the 12th instant. | 413 | |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay. | do | Protection of Japanese interests in Russia. The Japanese Government asks whether United States diplomatic and consular representatives will be permitted to take charge of Japanese interests. | 430 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira | Feb. 9 | Same subiect. Grants above request | 430 | |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | War between Russia and Japan. Reports opening of hostilities at Chemulpo. | 413 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Griscom (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Expresses the earnest desire of the Government of the United States that the neutrality of China be respected by both belligerents. | 418 | |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 11 | War between Russia and Japan. Declaration of war was issued by Japan on the 10th instant. | 413 | |
| 7 | Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay. | do | Neutrality of China. If China assumes an attitude of neutrality the same will be respected by Japan, provided Russia does so. | 418 |
| 45 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office confirming Mr. Takahira’s note of the 11th instant. | 419 |
| Baron Komura to Mr. Takahira. | Feb. 16 | Protection of Japanese interests in Russia. Expresses appreciation. | 431 | |
| 48 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Feb. 18 | War between Russia and Japan. Incloses copy of the declaration of war and rules governing-contraband of war, press correspondents, strategical sea areas, and Russian merchant ships. | 413 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira. | Feb. 19 | Neutrality of China. Transmits the Russian reply to the proposal of the United States. | 420 | |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 20 | Same subject. Acknowledges above note | 421 | |
| 49 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Transmits correspondence between the Chinese minister at Tokyo and the foreign office relating to. | 421 |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 26 | Protectorate of Japan over Korea. Transmits protocol providing for. | 437 | |
| 12 | Same to same | Mar. 5 | Protection of Japanese interests in Russia. Expresses appreciation. | 431 |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Mar. 14 | Murder of shipwrecked seamen of the Benjamin Sewall Incloses note from the foreign office reporting steps taken to punish the offenders. | 444 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Griscom (telegram). | Mar. 15 | Neutrality of China. China is resolved to maintain strict neutrality. | 422 | |
| 60 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Mar. 17 | Protectorate of Japan over Korea. Reports signing of the protocol providing for. | 438 |
| 61 | Same to same | do | Neutrality of China. The Japanese Government is grateful for the efforts of the United States to secure. | 423 |
| 14 | Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay | Mar. 19 | Protection of Japanese interests. Requests assistance for the return of Japanese subjects from Siberia. | 431 |
| 122 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Takahira. | do | Same subject. Informs him that the American ambassador at St. Petersburg is assisting 12 destitute Japanese subjects to reach Berlin. | 432 |
| 15 | Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Requests that permission be obtained for a neutral vessel to proceed to Korsakov in order to bring back to Japan members of the Japanese consulate and 600 subjects. | 432 |
| 21 | Same to same | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Requests good offices to obtain the release of the Japanese prisoners taken on the Hanyei Maru. | 433 |
| 51 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Griscom | do | Murder of the shipwrecked crew of the Benjamin Sewall Expresses appreciation of the efforts of the Japanese Government to punish the offenders. | 445 |
| 130 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira | Apr. 12 | Protection of Japanese interests. Reports efforts made by the American ambassador at St. Petersburg. | 434 |
| 53 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Griscom | Apr. 14 | Murder of the shipwrecked crew of the Benjamin Sewall Incloses dispatch from the vice-consul at Tamsui reporting the punitive measures taken against the offenders. | 445 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Takahira | Apr. 15 | Protection of Japanese interests. Informs him, that the departure of the Japanese from Korsakov will be permitted. | 434 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira | 1904. May 5 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Russia and Japan. States that the naval authorities have been instructed not to forward circulars soliciting contributions from Japanese subjects in the United States Navy. | 427 | |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay | May 6 | Same subject. The Japanese consul-general at New York will be instructed in the sense of the above note. | 428 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira | May 7 | Protection of Japanese interests. Expresses regrets that the American commercial agent at Vladivostok has given charge of the Japanese consular buildings at that place to the port admiral for Red Cross purposes without first obtaining approval. | 435 | |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay | May 9 | Same subject. The Japanese Government has no objection to the consular buildings at Vladivostok being used for Red Cross purposes. | 435 | |
| Same to same | May 12 | Neutrality of China. Transmits telegram from his Government informing him that the Chinese Government has been advised to continue to observe strict neutrality. | 423 | |
| 37 | May 23 | Protection of Japanese interests. Requests good offices to obtain the release of the crew of the Hagino-ura Maru. | 435 | |
| 87 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | June 14 | Murder of the shipwrecked crew of the Benjamin Sewall. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office relating to measures taken to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents. | 447 |
| 152 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira | June 23 | Protection of Japanese interests. The Russian Government declines to release the crew of the Haaino-ura Maru. | 436 |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Aug. 15 | Neutrality of China. Incloses official report regarding the capture of the Russian destroyer Ryeshetelni. | 424 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Incloses statement of Japan’s position regarding the capture of the Ryeshetelni. | 424 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 26 | Same subject. Incloses statement of Japan’s position regarding the Russian war vessels at Shanghai. | 426 | |
| 72 | Mr. Takahira to Mr. Adee. | Aug. 30 | Protectorate of Japan over Korea. Incloses agreement between Japan and Korea relating to. | 438 |
| 115 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Incloses above agreement | 439 |
| 166 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Takahira. | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Acknowledges Mr. Takahira’s No. 72 of the 30th ultimo. | 440 |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Adee. | Sept. 13 | Neutrality of the United States. Calls attention to the fact that the Russian cruiser Lena has entered the harbor of San Francisco. | 428 | |
| 169 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Takahira. | Sept. 15 | Same subject. The President has issued an order directing the disarmament of the Russian cruiser Lena. | 428 |
| 74 | Mr. Takahira to Mr. Adee. | Sept. 16 | Same subject. The Japanese Government desires that the officers and crew of the Russian cruiser Lena be detained in the United States. | 429 |
| 170 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Takahira. | Sept. 17 | Same subject. The President had, before receipt of above note, taken steps to detain the officers and crew of the Russian cruiser Lena in the United States. | 430 |
| 75 | Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay | Oct. 11 | Protection of Japanese interests. Expresses profound gratitude for the exercise of good offices by Ambassador McCormick at St. Petersburg | 436 |
| 78 | Same to same | Oct. 12 | Visit of Prince Sadanaru Fushimi to the United States. Prince Fushimi will leave Yokohama for San Francisco on the 22d instant. | 448 |
| 172 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Takahira | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Acknowledges exchanged between Prince Fushimi and himself. | 448 |
| 124 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Reports courtesies exchanged between Prince Fushimi and himself. | 448 |
| 87 | Mr. Hioki to Mr. Hay | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Reports that Prince Fushimi will arrive in Washington on the 14th instant. | 449 |
| Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 19 | Same subject. Expresses gratitude for the hospitality and courtesy extended to Prince Fushimi. | 450 |
korea.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 671 | Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay | 1904. Feb. 18 | Attack on American property by Korean soldiers. Inclosos report of and correspondence with foreign office relating to. | 451 |
| 681 | Same to same | Feb. 27 | Protectorate over Korea by Japan. Incloses agreement providing for. | 454 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Allen | 1904. Apr. 6 | Attack on American property by Korean soldiers. Approves his note to the Korean minister for foreign affairs. | 452 | |
| 738 | Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay | May 10 | Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign office giving result of an investigation of the matter. | 453 |
liberia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 11 | Mr. Lyon to Mr. Hay | 1903. Sept. 23 | Immigration of American negroes to Liberia. Reports destitute condition of immigrants from the United States. | 455 |
| Mr. Lyon to Mr. Loomis | 1904. Feb. 15 | Same subject. Incloses report of the opinions of prominent citizens and government officials of Liberia on the subject. | 455 | |
| 53 | Mr. Lyon to Mr. Hay | June 14 | Same subject. Incloses newspaper clipping on the subject. | 459 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton (telegram). | 1904. Jan. 28 | Imprisonment of H. C. Harding and H. E. Dugat in Mexico. Instructs him to inquire into circumstances connected with. | 461 | |
| 2128 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Jan. 29 | Same subject. Incloses report and correspondence on the subject. | 461 |
| 2142 | Same to same | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence with the foreign office. | 463 |
| 506 | Señor de Azpíroz to Mr. Hay | Feb. 11 | Wounding and imprisonment of Eulogio Zambrano, a Mexican, in Texas. Requests that an investigation be made. | 473 |
| 443 | Mr. Hay to Señor de Azpíroz | Feb. 16 | Same subject. The governor of Texas has been requested to investigate the matter. | 474 |
| 2173 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 1 | Imprisonment of American railway employees in Mexico. Reports release of L. C. Coutcher. | 482 |
| 2181 | Same to same | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Reports release of F. Gordon | 483 |
| 2187 | Same to same | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Reports release of C. O. Bean | 484 |
| 2193 | Same to same | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Reports the return of bail furnished by Bean. | 485 |
| 2235 | Same to same | Apr. 11 | Message of the President of Mexico to Congress. Extracts. | 485 |
| 2326 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Hay | June 20 | Constitution of Mexico. Incloses text of amendments to the. | 491 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Clayton (telegram). | July 8 | Murder of J. B. Maxwell, J. C. Maxwell, and Enoch Woodworth in Mexico. Asks for apprehension and punishment of the murderers. | 489 | |
| 2347 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | July 9 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note to the foreign office on the subject. | 489 |
| 2378 | Same to same | Aug. 4 | Imprisonment of H. C. Harding and H. E. Dugat. Incloses correspondence requesting expedition of the case. | 463 |
| 2389 | Same to same | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Incloses additional correspondence. | 464 |
| 2435 | Same to same | Sept. 10 | Murder of J. B. Maxwell, J. C. Maxwell, and Enoch Woodworth. Incloses correspondence reporting the measures taken to discover the murderers. | 490 |
| 1153 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Clayton. | Sept. 19 | Imprisonment of H. C. Harding and H. E. Dugat. Incloses dispatch from the consul at Matamoros reporting that the case has never been settled. Instructs him to take appropriate measures. | 465 |
| 28 | Señor de Azpíroz to Mr. Hay | do | Imprisonment of Eulogio Zambrano in Texas. Incloses report of the Mexican consul at Brownsville, Tex., on the case. | 475 |
| 2443 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Sept. 20 | Imprisonment of H. C. Harding and H. E. Dugat. Incloses correspondence and reports status of the case. | 466 |
| 515 | Mr. Loomis to Señor de Azpíroz. | Sept. 24 | Imprisonment of Eulogio Zambrano. His No. 28 of the 19th instant has been sent to the governor of Texas. | 476 |
| 2453 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Sept. 27 | Imprisonment of H. C. Harding and H. E. Dugat. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs stating that he has asked for a report on the case from the judge who has charge of it. | 468 |
| 2477 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | 1904. Oct. 11 | Same subject. Incloses note from the foreign office transmitting report on the case from the judge who had charge of it. | 468 |
| 2481 | Same to same | Oct. 12 | Message of the President of Mexico to Congress. Extracts. | 487 |
| 521 | Mr. Hay to Señor Gamboa | Oct. 13 | Imprisonment of Eulogio Zambrano. Transmits copy of a letter from the governor of Texas inclosing reports of State officials on the case. | 476 |
| 522 | Same to same | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Incloses letter from the governor of Texas containing additional information. | 478 |
| 76 | Señor de Azpíroz to Mr. Hay | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Enters a formal claim for an indemnity | 480 |
| 2561 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Dec. 8 | Inauguration of President Diaz and Vice-President | 493 |
| 543 | Mr. Hay to Señor de Azpíroz | Dec. 9 | Imprisonment of Eulogio Zambrano. Offers an indemnity of $500. | 481 |
| 2569 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | Dec. 12 | Imprisonment of Harding and Dugat. Incloses further correspondence and requests instruction | 470 |
| 82 | Señor de Azpíroz to Mr. Hay | Dec. 13 | Imprisonment of Eulogio Zambrano. Accepts the indemnity offered by the Department. | 481 |
| 548 | Mr. Hay to Señor de Azpíroz | Dec. 29 | Same subject. Incloses check for $500 in payment of the indemnity. | 482 |
| 2601 | Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay | 1905. Jan. 4 | Imprisonment of Harding and Dugat. Reports that a portion of the sentence has been remitted by the Mexican authorities. | 471 |
| 1209 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton | Jan. 11 | Same subject. No further action need to be taken. | 473 |
morocco.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr Hay (telegram). | 1904. May 19 | Abduction of Ion Perdicaris by bandits. Reports the facts, and steps taken by him to secure the release of the captive. | 496 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Gummeré (telegram). | do | Same subject. A war vessel has been ordered to Tangier. | 496 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 20 | Same subject. No terms received from the bandits. | 496 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Gummeré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to urge the Moorish authorities to secure the release of Perdicaris. | 497 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 22 | Same subject. Negotiations for the release of the captives have begun. | 497 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Gummeré (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to work actively in behalf of Perdicaris and to keep Department advised. | 497 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 25 | Same subject. Reports that the negotiations for the release of the captives are most unsatisfactory. | 497 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 29 | Same subject. Reports that the lives of the captives are threatened. | 497 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 30 | Same subject. Reports the arrival of the U. S. S. Brooklyn. | 498 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 1 | Same subject. Reports the arrival of the Mediterranean squadron. | 498 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 8 | Same subject. Reports the steps taken by the Moorish Government to effect the release of the captives. | 498 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré (telegram). | June 9 | same subject. It must be clearly understood that the United States will not guarantee any concessions made by the Sultan to the bandits. | 499 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 10 | Same subject. Reports status of negotiations | 499 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 11 | Same subject. Reports serious illness of Mr. Perdicaris. | 499 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 14 | Same subject. Reports that the bandits demand guaranties of immunity from molestation by the Moorish Government. | 500 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 15 | Same subject. Reports further demands by the brigands. | 500 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports status of negotiations | 501 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 17 | Same subject. Reports that the brigand’s terms have been accepted by the Moorish Government. | 501 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 19 | Same subject. Release of the captives is expected to take place on the 21st instant. | 502 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 20 | Same subject. Reports further details of the negotiations. | 502 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 21 | Same subject. Reports delay in the release of the captives and requests authority to present an ultimatum to the Moorish Government. | 502 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré (telegram). | 1904. June 22 | Same subject. The United States Government wants Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead. No marines should be landed, however, or customhouse seized without specific directions from the Department. | 503 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that the prospects for the release of the captives are brighter. | 503 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 23 | Same subject. Reports that a messenger left today with the money for the release of the captives. | 503 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 24 | Same subject. The captives are expected in Tangier to-night. | 504 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports the arrival of the captives at their home. | 504 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré (telegram). | June 25 | Same subject. Commends his successful work in bringing about the release of Mr. Perdicaris. | 504 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 26 | Same subject. Expresses gratification at Department’s commendation. | 504 |
netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 379 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Newel | 1903. Aug. 13 | Arbitration of the preferential treatment of claims against Venezuela. Incloses printed copy of The Hague protocols. | 505 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Newel (telegram). | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Gives names of arbitrators. | 505 | |
| Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Tribunal finished hearing arguments. Statements of awards of mixed commission at Caracas may be submitted until December 15. | 505 | |
| 702 | Mr. Garrett to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 29 | Medical inspection of emigrants by United States medical officers. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office which declines to give permission for the. | 519 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Garrett (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 521 | |
| Mr. Adee to Baron Gevers | Feb. 16 | Contraband of war. Memorandum relating to the rules of the United States concerning the furnishing of coal to a belligerent to reach the belligerent’s nearest home port. | 523 | |
| 717 | Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay | Feb. 19 | Neutrality of China. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office which desires to know the text of the identic note which the United States will propose. | 522 |
| 721 | Feb. 26 | Arbitration of the preferential treatment of claims against Venezuela. Incloses the award of the | 506 | |
| 410 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Newel | Mar. 9 | Same subject. The Government of the United States is ready to pay its share of the costs of the arbitration, but can not see to the execution of the award by other governments. | 516 |
| 736 | Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the secretary-general of the permament court of arbitration in which Jonkheer Ruyssenaers offers to act as intermediary in regard to the honorarium to be paid to the arbitrators. | 517 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 3 | Same subject. Asks whether he shall draw on the Department for our share of the arbitrators’ compensation. | 518 | |
| Jonkheer van Swinderen to Mr. Hay. | do | Contraband of war. Acknowledges with thanks Department’s memorandum of February 16, 1904. | 524 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Newel (telegram). | May 4 | Arbitration of the preferential treatment of claims against Venezuela. Authorizes him to draw on the Department for this Government’s quota of compensation to the arbitrators. | 519 | |
| Mr. Penfield to Mr. Hay | May 15 | Same subject. Final report of the agent of the United States. | 509 | |
| Treaty between the United States and the Netherlands. | May 31 | Extending the extradition convention of June 2, 1887, between the two countries to their respective island possessions and colonies. Text. | 524 | |
| 770 | J Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay | July 8 | International conventions relating to differences in marriage laws, divorce laws, and the guardianship of minors. Incloses copy of. | 526 |
| 777 | Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay | 1904. Aug. 5 | Arbitration of the preferential treatment of claims against Venezuela. Reports that Mexico and Venezuela have paid their quota of compensation to the arbitrators. | 519 |
| 779 | Same to same | Aug. 8 | Same subject. The compensation of the arbitrators has been paid by all the Governments that took part in the arbitration. | 519 |
nicaragua, costa rica, and salvador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Messis. Hopkins & Hopkins to Mr. Hay | 1903. Aug. 20 | Salvador Commercial Company, settlement of claim of, against Salvador. Incloses agreement between the company and the Government of Salvador. | 533 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay (telegram) | Sept. 22 | Same subject. Reports that Salvadorean Congress ratified the above agreement. | 536 | |
| 575 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Merry | 1904. Feb. 4 | Same subject. Incloses letter from the attorneys of the company complaining of the nonfulfillment by the Salvadorean Government of the above agreement, and instructs him to take appropriate measures. | 536 |
| 576 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Merry | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Calls attention to the essential points in which Salvador fails to comply with the agreement. | 539 |
| 921 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Hay | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Incloses his note to the foreign office giving notice of the complaint of the company. | 539 |
| 931 | Same to same | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Incloses a copy of the law enacted by the Salvadorean Congress covering the objections raised by the company. | 540 |
| 961 | Same to same | Aug. 31 | Peace conference between the Presidents of Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador reported. | 541 |
| 983 | Same to same | Oct. 28 | Arbitration of the boundary dispute between Nicaragua and Honduras. The question of the boundary line will be submitted to the King of Spain. | 542 |
panama.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bunau-Varilla to Mr. Hay. | 1903. Dec. 10 | Payment of the Canal indemnity. Announces that J. P. Morgan & Co. have been appointed the financial agents of Panama. | 651 | |
| Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Jan. 8 | Sanitary conditions on the Isthmus of Panama. Suggests that United States medical inspectors be stationed at certain South and Central American ports to report the sanitary conditions of such ports and vessels bound for the Isthmus. | 552 | |
| 22 | Same to same | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Rear-Admiral Glass and the Panaman Government on the subject | 552 |
| 29 | Same to same | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence with the Panaman Government. | 555 |
| 44 | Same to same | Jan. 25 | Same subject. Incloses a decree of the Panaman Government ordering a measure of police precaution. | 558 |
| 56 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Feb. 16 | Constitution of the Republic of Panama. Incloses copy of, and reports the election of President and Vice-Presidents. | 562 |
| Mr. Bunau-Varilla to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 20 | Sanitary conditions on the Isthmus of Panama. Suggests that officers of the Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service stationed at foreign ports exercise their authority for all vessels leaving for the Isthmus of Panama. | 559 | |
| 57 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Feb. 22 | Inaguration of Dr. Manuel Amador Guerrero as first President of Panama reported. | 581 |
| Convention between the United States and the Republic of Panama. | Feb. 26 | For the construction of a ship canal to connect the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Text. | 543 | |
| Mr. Bunau-Varilla to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 3 | Payment of the canal indemnity. States that a check for $10,000,000 may be prepared, payable to J. P. Morgan & Co., but that it should be held until receipt of the specific order from the Government of Panama to deliver it. | 652 | |
| 28 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Bunau-Varilla. | 1904. Mar. 4 | Sanitary conditions on the Isthmus of Panama. Informs him that the officers of the Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service will be instructed in the sense of his note of February 20, 1904. | 560 |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Payment of the canal indemnity. Requests to be informed when the United States will be ready to make payment on account of the canal indemnity. | 652 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Payment will be made in a few days. | 653 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Panaman Government asks that $1,000,000 be paid to J. P. Morgan & Co. and that balance be held until arrival of the newly appointed minister. | 653 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Apr. 30 | Same subject. $1,000,000 will be paid to J. P. Morgan & Co. on the 2d proximo and balance will be held until arrival of new Panaman minister. | 653 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Russell (telegram). | May 16 | Same subject. The balance due Panama will be paid at once to J. P. Morgan & Co. | 653 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 17 | Same subject. The Panaman Government requests that the balance due Panama be held until the arrival of a commission appointed to receive it. | 654 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Russell (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. The United States Government having recognized J. P. Morgan & Co. as the financial agents of Panama, this Government can not now repudiate that authority. | 654 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Panaman Government is unwilling to authorize payment of balance due to J. P. Morgan & Co. and maintains that it has a right to direct the payment to the commission appointed for that purpose. | 654 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Russell (telegram). | May 19 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform the Panaman Government that the United States Government declines to modify the arrangement made with Panama concerning the payment of the indemnity. | 655 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 21 | Same subject. Reports that the Panaman Government accepts the terms of the United States Government. | 655 | |
| 86 | Same to same | May 24 | Transfer of the Canal Zone to the United States. Reports the arrival and reception by the President of Gen. George W. Davis, governor of the Canal Zone. Incloses announcement issued by the governor to the inhabitants of the Zone. | 581 |
| 88 | Same to same | May 27 | Same subject. Incloses a letter from the foreign office to General Davis proposing a formal transfer and delivery of the Canal Zone to the representatives of the United States. | 584 |
| Mr. Lee to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 17 | Same subject. Reports that the transfer papers were signed on the 16th instant. | 584 | |
| 116 | Same to same | July 18 | Establishment of United States ports, customhouses, and post-offices in the Canal Zone. Quotes a memorial by the local chamber of commerce to the President of Panama protesting against the. | 585 |
| Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 25 | Same subject. Reports that the President of Panama protested against the establishment of ports of entry at Ancon and Crystobal. | 586 | |
| 4 | Same to same | July 26 | Same subject. Discusses the situation concerning custom-houses in the Canal Zone. | 587 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 27 | Same subject. Reports that the Panaman minister for foreign affairs has agreed to a modus vivendi. | 588 | |
| 6 | Same to same | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence between Governor Davis and the foreign office relating to the subject. | 588 |
| 8 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of the protest of the minister for foreign affairs and his reply thereto. | 593 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Barrett (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to assure the Panaman Government that the United States Government will do nothing inconsistent with the honor and true interests of both Republics. | 594 | |
| 10 | Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Reports good progress in his efforts to relieve, the tension of the port question. | 594 |
| 14 | Same to same | Aug. 9 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office relating to Department’s telegram of the 2d instant. | 595 |
| 7 | Mr. de Obaldía to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Transmits a statement with regard to the port question in the Canal Zone. | 597 |
| 6 | Mr. de Obaldía to Mr. Hay | 1904. Aug. 11 | Same subject. Discusses at length the difficulties between the Panaman Government and the Government of the Canal Zone concerning the establishment of ports of entry, customhouses, and post-offices in the Canal Zone. | 598 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. de Obaldía | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from Mr. Varilla to Mr. Hay dated January 19, 1904, relating to the interpretation of the canal convention. | 607 | |
| Mr. de Obaldía to Mr. Hay | Aug. 19 | Same subject. States that he had knowledge of Mr. Varilla’s note of January 19, 1904, and that he based his views on the canal convention. | 609 | |
| 23 | Mr. de Obaldía to Mr. Hay | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Reports that he submitted Mr. Varilla’s note to the minister for foreign affairs and that the intimation that the United States is ready to open negotiations outlined in the President’s order of June 24 has allayed public excitement. | 610 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 23 | Same subject. The Panaman Government prefers that the negotiations be conducted at Panama. | 610 | |
| 10 | Mr. Adee to Mr. de Obaldía. | Aug. 29 | Same subject. Informs him that it is deemed advisible to conduct the negotiations at Panama, and suggests that he advise his Government to that effect. | 610 |
| 15 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Barrett | do | Same subject. Advises him that the negotiations will be conducted at Panama. | 611 |
| Mr. de Obaldía to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 31 | Same subject. States that he has informed his Government of the decision that the negotiations will be conducted at Panama. | 611 | |
| 31 | Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office relating to the opening of negotiations for the settlement of the port question. | 612 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Barrett (telegram). | Sept. 8 | Extradition of Herman E. Haass. Instructs him to ascertain whether the Panaman Government will entertain request for surrender of a fugitive from the United States as an act of comity. | 644 | |
| Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Panaman Government agrees to surrender fugitive. | 644 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Barrett (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Instructs him to request provisional arrest and detention of Herman E. Haass. | 644 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Informs him that Haass is expected to be at Hotel Gran Central, Panama, to-day. | 644 | |
| 40 | Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Reports the Panama police have been notified. | 645 |
| 41 | Same to same | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Reports the arrest of Haass | 645 |
| 22 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Barrett | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Informs him that John T. Connors, extradition agent, will present the President’s warrant. | 646 |
| 52 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Hay | Oct. 11 | Same subject. Reports the surrender of Haass to the extradition agent by the Panaman Government, and incloses copy of the resolution authorizing the surrender. | 646 |
| 12 | Mr. Hay to Mr. de Obeldía. | Oct. 24 | Establishment of ports, etc., in the Canal Zone. Answers at length arguments as presented in his No. 6. of August 11, 1904. | 613 |
| 66 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Hay | Nov. 14 | Seditious and mutinous conduct of the army of Panama. Reports steps taken by the legation to assist the Panaman Government in preserving order. | 647 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Lee (telegram). | Nov. 15 | Same subject. Instructs him to offer assistance to the President of Panama from the United States in the suppression of the mutiny. | 648 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Barrett (telegram). | Nov. 17 | Establishment of ports, etc., in the Canal Zone. Announces that the Secretary of War will visit Panama. | 630 | |
| 27 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Lee | Nov. 19 | Extradition of Merman E. Haass. Incloses indictment of Haass. | 647 |
| 70 | Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay | Nov. 22 | Seditious and mutinous conduct of the army of Panama. Gives an account of events in connection with the subject, and reports that the army has been disbanded. | 648 |
| 71 B | Same to same | Dec. 6 | Establishment of ports, etc., in the Canal Zone. Relates events in connection with the visit of the Secretary of War to Panama, and reports the successful termination of the difference between the Zone government and the Panaman Government. | 631 |
| 32 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Barrett | 1904. Dec. 8 | Seditious and mutinous conduct of the army of Panama. Commends his course in the matter. | 651 |
| Mr. Barrett to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 13 | Establishment of ports, etc., in the Canal Zone. Reports successful inauguration of the new system of relations in the Canal Zone. | 643 | |
| 78 | Same to same | Dec. 20 | Sanitary conditions on the Isthmus of Panama. Incloses report of the chief sanitary officer, and states that there is no reason to believe that a yellow-fever epidemic will break out on the Isthmus. | 560 |
persia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 31 | Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 20 | Passport application of Ablahat Odishu Samuel. Reports that he has declined to issue the passport and states his reasons. | 656 |
| 22 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Approves his action | 656 |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 13 | Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree, an American missionary in Persia, reported. | 657 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | Mar. 23 | Same subject. Instructs him to insist on energetic action by the Persian authorities to apprehend and punish the murderer. | 658 | |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Mar. 25 | Same subject. The American and British legations are insisting on energetic action on the part of the Persian Government to apprehend the murderer, who has been identified and located. | 658 | |
| 44 | Same to same | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Gives detailed account of the murder, and reports action taken by Persian Government to apprehend the murderer. | 658 |
| Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay (telegram). | May 5 | Same subject. Reports that the American and British legations presented a joint note on the subject to the prime minister. | 659 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 18 | Same subject. Reports the arrest of the murderer. | 659 | |
| 1 | Same to same | May 30 | Same subject. Reports conversation with the minister for foreign affairs on the subject of protection of foreigners in Persia. | 659 |
| 30 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Tyler | June 20 | Same subject. The Department expects that full justice be meted out to the participators in the crime. | 660 |
| Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 24 | Same subject. Reports that the accomplices will not be arrested unless a peremptory message is sent by the Department. | 661 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tyler (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President hopes that this case be settled before the arrival of the new Persian minister. | 661 | |
| 31 | Same to same | June 25 | Same subject. Approves his action as reported in his No. 51. | 661 |
| 56 | Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay | July 1 | Same subject. Reports that little progress has been made since the arrest of the murderer. Incloses correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs. | 661 |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay | July 8 | Same subject. Incloses copy of an identic note presented to the prime minister by the American and British ministers. | 667 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Pearson. | July 22 | Same subject. Commends his course in the matter. | 668 | |
| 63 | Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay | July 23 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence with the foreign office. | 669 |
| 66 | Same to same | July 29 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the minister for foreign affairs regarding the failure of the authorities to arrest the accomplices of the murderer. | 670 |
| 72 | Same to same | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the prime minister relating to the removal of certain government officials and the arrest of the accomplices of the murderer. | 672 |
| 35 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Tyler | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Commends his course in the matter. | 673 |
| 80 | Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Reports that, in view of the delay, hesitation, and ambiguous statements of the Persian Government, he paid a visit to the minister for foreign affairs and earnestly impressed upon him the necessity for speedy action. | 673 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 11 | Same subject. Requests further instruction from the Department. | 674 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Tyler (telegram). | Oct. 12 | Same subject. If no immediate satisfaction is given the President will be constrained to lay the matter before Congress. | 674 | |
| Mr. Tyler to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Oct. 18 | Same subject. Reports that the Shah has ordered the Crown Prince to arrest the murderers immediately. | 675 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Reports that the Crown Prince sent a detachment of fifty mounted men to arrest the murderers. | 675 | |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Same subject. The Crown Prince reports that six of the accomplices, in trying to escape, were killed. | 675 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Reports that, according to reliable information-the report of the 1st instant is untrue, and that he has lodged indignant remonstrance. | 675 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. If no satisfactory action is taken before Congress meets the President will lay the matter before that body. | 675 | |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Reports prospect of a settlement, and requests instructions concerning an indemnity. | 676 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to demand an indemnity of $50,000. | 676 | |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. The Persian Government agrees to pay the indemnity, but begs the President to reduce the amount. | 676 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Reports the conditions of the settlement as agreed to by the Persian Government. | 676 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | Dec. 29 | Same subject. Approves the conditions of the settlement. | 677 | |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telearam). | 1905. Jan. 3 | Same subject. Reports payment of the indemnity. | 677 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | Jan. 4 | Same subject. Gives instructions concerning the disposition of the indemnity. | 677 | |
| Same to same | Jan. 6 | Same subject. The President commends his energetic and efficient action in the case. | 677 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 817 | Mr. Neill to Mr. Hay | 1903. Nov. 19 | Claim of W. R. Grace & Co. against Peru, settlement of. Incloses copy of his note to the minister for foreign relations calling attention to this long-pending claim. | 678 |
| 831 | Same to same | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Reports that an agreement has been made between the minister of finance and W. R. Grace & Co. | 679 |
| 849 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 28 | Arbitration of the boundary dispute between Ecuador and Peru. Incloses protocol. | 680 |
| 852 | Same to same | Jan. 30 | Boundary between Bolivia and Peru. Incloses treaty relating to the demarcation of, and treaty of arbitration respecting the limits of the two countries | 684 |
| 856 | Same to same | Feb. 3 | Claim of W. R. Grace & Co. against Peru. Incloses copy of a law making provisions for the payment of. | 680 |
| 879 | Same to same | Mar. 5 | Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Incloses copy of a decree requiring foreigners who desire to marry in Peru to present certificates from their legations in proof of their civil condition. | 687 |
| 883 | Same to same | Mar. 25 | Visit of the United States Pacific Squadron to Peru. Reports cordial reception of. | 692 |
| 885 | Same to same | Mar. 28 | Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Incloses copy of his note to the foreign office pointing out the reasons why United States representatives can not comply with the requirements of the decree relating to. | 689 |
| 325 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Dudley | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Approves his action | 690 |
| 894 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of his instruction to the American consul at Callao not to issue certificates of celibacy. | 690 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 7 | Death of President Candamo of Peru announced. | 693 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Dudley (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructs him to express sympathy of the President and people of the United States. | 693 | |
| 14 | Mr. Calderon to Mr. Hay | May 9 | Same subject. Expresses appreciation for the message of sympathy. | 693 |
| 912 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | May 10 | Arbitration of the boundary dispute between Colombia and Peru. Reports the signing of a convention for the. | 694 |
| 920 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | 1904. May 16 | Death of President Candamo. Reports that he sent flowers in the name of the President upon the occasion of the late President Candamo. | 694 |
| 923 | Same to same | May 17 | Arbitration of the boundary dispute between Colombia and Peru. Incloses copy of the convention. | 695 |
| 329 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Dudley | May 19 | Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Approves his No. 894. | 691 |
| 950 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | July 8 | Display of the Peruvian flag on anniversaries of other nations and as a sign of condolence upon the death of chiefs of other States. Incloses copy of a decree providing for. | 697 |
| 958 | Same to same | July 23 | Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Incloses executive resolution suspending the decree inclosed in his No. 879. | 691 |
| 337 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Dudley | Aug. 3 | Display of the Peruvian flag, etc. The tributes shown by this Government on occasion of the death of the chief of a friendly State are within the discretion of the Executive. | 698 |
| 977 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay | Aug. 21 | Arbitration of the boundary dispute between Ecuador and Peru. Reports that an encounter took place between Ecuadorean and Peruvian troops. | 682 |
| 978 | Aug. 29 | Display of the Peruvian flag, etc. The decree inclosed in his No. 950 was nominally issued upon the basis of reciprocity, but it is stated that it is not the purpose of the Peruvian Government to inuuire into the fact of reciprocity. | 698 | |
| 341 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Neill. | Sept. 17 | Arbitration of the boundary dispute between Ecuador and Peru. Instructs him to inquire into the facts of the encounter between Ecuadorean and Peruvian troops and to express the desire of the President that peace may be preserved. | 683 |
| 995 | Mr. Neill to Mr. Hay | Oct. 12 | Same subject. Reports that the expression of the desire of the President that peace be preserved was received with pleasure and satisfaction by the Peruvian Government, and that an adjustment of the difficulty will be secured. | 683 |
| 1004 | Same to same | Oct. 29 | Arbitration of Alto Jurua and Alto Purús claims. Reports that the Peruvian Congress approved the convention with Brazil for the arbitration of. | 699 |
portugal.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Bryan (telegram.) | 1904. Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 700 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay (telegram.) | Feb. 16 | Same subject. The Portuguese Government concurs in the proposal of the United States. | 700 | |
| 60 | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Confirms his telegram of same date and incloses note from the Portuguese foreign office. | 700 | |
| 33 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Bryan. | Feb. 26 | Visit of the United States battle-ship squadron to Lisbon. Informs him of the proposed visit. | 702 |
| 70 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 22 | Same subject, King Carlos promises a cordial welcome to the American squadron. | 702 |
| The King of Portugal to President Roosevelt (telegram.) | June 11 | Same subject. Expresses his pleasure of the visit of the American squadron. | 703 | |
| President Roosevelt to the King of Portugal (telegram.) | June 13 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for the courtesy to himself and the generous hospitality to the American fleet. | 703 | |
| 85 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay | June 18 | Arbitration treaty between Portugal and Spain. Text. | 701 |
| 84 | Same to same | June 21 | Visit of the United States battle-ship squadron to Lisbon. Gives an account of the hospitality extended to the fleet. | 703 |
roumania.
| No. | Prom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 93 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | 1904. May 5 | Jews in Roumania. Reports that Jewish newspapers of London speak of better relations now existing in Roumania between the Jews and Christians. | 706 |
| 97 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | May 27 | Petroleum industry in Roumania. Reports that the Roumanian Parliament passed a law for the purpose of controlling concessions by private persons to corporations. | 706 |
| 105 | Same to same | June 25 | Same subject. Reports the new rules concerning the Government petroleum reservoirs issued under the new law. | 707 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Jan. 2 | Difficulty between Russia and Japan. Reports that he is informed that a conciliatory reply to the Japanese counter proposals will be sent in a few days. | 708 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Feb. 6 | Same subject. Informs him of the attitude of Japan toward Russia. | 708 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Reports the conditions proposed by Russia to Japan. | 708 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Protection of Japanese interests in Russia. Instructs him to inquire whether it will be agreeable to the Russian Government if American representatives look after the interests of Japan in Russia. | 714 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Difficulty between Russia and Japan. Reports that the Russian minister at Tokyo had the Russian reply when the Japanese minister asked for his passports. | 709 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 9 | Protection of Japanese interests. The Russian Government has no objections to the American representatives looking after the interests of Japan. | 714 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs him to instruct the American consular officers in Russia in the sense of the above telegram. | 714 | |
| The Russian embassy to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 10 | War between Russia and Japan. Reports the beginning of hostilities. | 709 | |
| 84 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | do | Same subject. Incloses a Government communication on the situation in the Far East. | 709 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Neutrality of China in the war between Russia and Japan. Expresses the earnest desire of the Government of the United States that the neutrality of China be respected by both belligerents. | 722 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 10th has been communicated to the minister for foreign affairs. | 723 | |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Hay | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Communicates rules for vessels entering Port Arthur. | 723 | |
| Mr. Hay to. Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits the reply of the Japanese Government to the proposal of the United States. | 723 | |
| 89 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Reports that the Russian Government will shortly reply to the proposal of the United States | 724 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Transmits the reply of the Russian Government to the proposal of the United States. | 724 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Same subject. The reply of the Russian Government is considered as responsive to the proposal of this Government. | 725 | |
| The Russian embassy to the Department of State. | Feb. 29 | Same subject. Defines the limits of the border region in Manchuria which may be used as the field of military operations. | 725 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | Mar. 2 | Protection of American interests in Korea. An assurance from the Russian Government that all possible security will be given to neutral Americans in Korea would be acceptable to the United States Government. | 726 | |
| 95 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Reports that the minister for foreign affairs gave assurances that in case of the occupation of Korea by Russian troops all neutral foreigners would be safeguarded. | 726 |
| 98 | Same to same | Mar. 9 | Contraband of war. Transmits the Russian rules relating to. | 727 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Mar. 19 | Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that he is sending several destitute Japanese to Berlin. | 715 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Same subject. Approves his action as reported in above telegram. | 715 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Same subject. The Japanese Government desires that its destitute subjects in Siberia be notified that they may be assisted to Berlin if they desire. | 715 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Japanese Government desires the consent of the Russian Government to send a neutral vessel to Saghalien Island to take off the Japanese consular staff and 600 refugees. | 715 | |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Hay | Mar. 26 | Neutrality of China. Gives information that mines are being laid at the mouth of the Liao Ho River. | 725 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 28 | Protection of American interests in Korea. Warns all neutral powers of the danger in which vessels calling at Korean ports may be involved through the development of the war. | 727 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 30 | Neutrality of China. Transmits rules for vessels navigating waters in which military operations are carried on. | 726 | |
| 92 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | Apr. 1 | Protection of Japanese interests. Incloses a note from the Japanese minister at Washington informing the Department that the Russian Government has agreed to communicate information concerning Japanese prisoners of war. | 716 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 4 | Arrest of American newspaper correspondents by Russian authorities. Informs him of the arrest of Messrs. Washburn and Little, and instructs him to ask for their release. | 777 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that the foreign office is awaiting a reply from the viceroy in regard to a neutral vessel to take off Japanese subjects from Saghalien Island. | 717 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Instructs him to use good offices to effect the release of two Japanese servants of Messrs. Washburn and Little, who were arrested near Niuchwang. | 717 | |
| 96 | Same to same | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Incloses a note from the Japanese minister at Washington expressing a desire for the release of the Japanese on board the captured press boat Hanyei Maru | 717 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. The request for the release of the Japanese subjects on board the Hanyei Maru has been referred to the viceroy. | 718 | |
| 119 | Apr. 12 | Arrest of American newspaper correspondents. Reports the release of Messrs. Washburn and Little. | 778 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 15 | Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that permission has been granted for a neutral vessel to take off Japanese subjects from Saghalien Island. | 718 | |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Hay | do | Contraband of war. Gives information that correspondents using, wireless telegraph within the zone of operations of the Russian fleet will be considered as spies. | 729 | |
| 239 | Mr. Hay to Count Cassini | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Acknowledges above note, and reserves all rights the United States may have in international law in case of an arrest of an American citizen or seizure of an American vessel | 729 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Protection of Japanese interests. The Japanese consul at Korsakov has been informed that a neutral vessel will take off Japanese subjects at that place. | 718 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Apr. 22 | Same subject. The British steamer Ettrick Dale will be dispatched to Korsakov. | 718 | |
| 127 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Incloses a note from the foreign office declining to release the Japanese prisoners captured on the Hauyei Maru | 719 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 1 | Same subject. Reports that the viceroy will exchange information relating to prisoners of war as often as practicable. | 719 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 6 | Same subject. Reports that the commercial agent at Vladivostok has turned the Japanese consular premises over to the port admiral for Red Cross purposes. | 720 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 8 | Same subject. Reports the arrival and departure of the Ettrick Dale at and from Korsakov. | 720 | |
| 110 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | 1904. May 9 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Japanese minister at Washington relating to the Japanese consular premises at Vladivostok | 720 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Passport application of Michael Silberkasten. Asks whether Department issued a passport. | 778 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | May 10 | Same subject. No record of passport to Silberkasten. | 778 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 11 | Protection of Japanese interests. The Japanese Government has no objection to the use of the consular premises at Vladivostok for Red Cross purposes. | 720 | |
| 132 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | do | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Russia and Japan. Incloses report of the Russian minister to Korea taking exceptions to the action of Captain Marshall, of the U. S. S. Vicksburg, in the battle off Chemulpo. | 780 |
| 134 | Same to same | May 14 | Protection of Japanese interests. The viceroy has been requested to communicate the names of the Japanese prisoners taken on the Kinshu Maru. | 721 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 17 | Contraband of war. Reports that raw cotton is declared contraband. | 729 | |
| 141 | Same to same | May 21 | Same subject. Incloses decree declaring cotton contraband of war. | 730 |
| 144 | Same to same | May 25 | Same subject. Above decree applies to raw cotton and cotton waste. | 730 |
| 146 | Same to same | May 27 | Passport application of Michael Silberkasten. Incloses report of the consul at Warsaw on the subject. | 778 |
| Circular | June 10 | Contraband of war. Gives the attitude of the United States on the subject. | 730 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | June 11 | Protection of Japanese interests. The Japanese Government requests permission to send a neutral vessel to Caparison Djaore for Japanese refugees. | 721 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 22 | Same subject. The viceroy declines to release the crew of the captured Hagino Ura Maru. | 721 | |
| 164 | Same to same | June 30 | Same subject. Reports that he has sent a list of Japanese prisoners of war to the Japanese minister at Berlin. | 721 |
| 127 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | July 1 | Discriminatory treatment of Jews (American citizens) in Russia. Incloses a resolution adopted by the House of Representatives relating to the subject for transmission to the Russian Government. | 790 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | July 18 | Protection of seals in the North Pacific Ocean. Instructs him to ascertain whether the Russian Government desires to have the operations of the American patrol vessels extend to the waters of the Commander Islands. | 794 | |
| 131 | Same to same | July 20 | Protection of Japanese interests. Incloses a note from the Japanese minister at Washington stating that it is not necessary to send a vessel to Caparison Djaore, as the Japanese subjects have been transferred to the interior. | 722 |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Protection of seals. Department’s telegram of the 18th instant has been communicated to the foreign office. | 794 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | July 27 | Seizure of the steamship Arabia. Instructs him to request release of vessel and cargo. | 732 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Seizure of the steamship Ardova. Instructs him to advise the Russian Government that the United States Government owns part of the cargo of that vessel. | 732 | |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 28 | Seizure subject. Reports the release of the Ardova. | 733 | |
| 134 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCormick. | July 29 | Same subject. Incloses a communication from the War Department relating to the cargo of the Ardnva. | 733 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | July 30 | Seizure and sinking of the Knight Commander. Instructs him to inform the Russian Government that the United States reserves all rights of security, regular treatment, and reparation for American cargo on the Knight Commander. | 734 | |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 31 | Protection of seals. Reports the acceptance by the Russian Government of the proposal concerning. | 795 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Aug. 1 | Seizure of the Arabia. Instructs him to ascertain whether the Arabia has been taken to Vladivostok and whether a prize court has been established there. | 734 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject; Answers above telegram in the affirmative. | 735 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | 1904. Aug. 3 | Same subject. Transmits the manifest of the Arabia and instructs him to request release of vessel and cargo. | 735 | |
| 172 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | do. | Prize regulations. Incloses copy of | 735 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Aug. 4 | Protection of seals. The Government of the United States deems it inexpedient to report any marauding by American vessels to the Russian Government. | 795 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Aug. 9 | Seizure of the Arabia. Press reports state that the prize court has confiscated air the cargo of the Arabia consigned to Japanese ports. | 755 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Reports confiscation of all the cargo of the Arabia consigned to Japan and release of the vessel. | 755 | |
| 176 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses a note from the foreign office informing him of the decision of the prize court in the matter of the cargo of the Arabia. | 755 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of seals. The Russian Government accepts the proposition as stated in Department’s telegram of the 4th instant. | 795 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Aug. 11 | Seizure of the Arabia. Takes exceptions to the decision of the prize court, and instructs him to protest against the condemnation of the cargo and to ask for its release. | 756 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Asks upon what principle certain machinery, part of the cargo of the Arabia, was condemned, if at all. | 757 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 11th instant has been complied with. | 757 | |
| 138 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | Aug. 15 | Seizure of the Ardova. Incloses telegram from the consular agent at Alexandria stating that a letter to the United States quartermaster-general at Manila was seized by the Russian commander. | 757 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 16 | Seizure of the steamship Calchas. Instructs him to request the release of noncontraband American cargo. | 758 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 19 | War between Russia and Japan. Incloses regulations for the protection of Russian ports. | 711 | |
| 178 | Same to same | Aug. 20 | Seizure of the Arabia. Reports that the British ambassador protested against the seizure on similar lines as his own protest. | 758 |
| Mr. McCormick to Count Lamsdorff. | Aug. 22 | Discriminatory treatment of Jews, etc. Note transmitting the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives. | 790 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Seizure of the Arabia. Instructs him to ascertain whether evidence will be received by the council of admiralty on the hearing of the appeal. | 759 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram) | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Reports that cargo of machinery on the Arabia was confiscated and states the principle upon which confiscation was made. | 759 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Aug. 25 | Protection of seals. The American cruiser Buffalo will patrol the waters of the Commander Islands. | 796 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 26 | Seizure of the Arabia. Instructs him to request that ample time be given to the interested parties to take an appeal from the decisions of the prize court. | 759 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Evidence win be accepted by the council of admiralty. | 759 | |
| same to same (telegram) | do | same subject, Gives the regulations for the extension of the time for an appeal. | 760 | |
| 143 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | do | Same subject, instructs him to make earnest protest against the decisions of the prize court and to state that the Government of the United States is unable to recognize the principle of that decision and still less to acquiesce in it as a policy. | 760 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Sept. 1 | Seizure of the Calchas. Instructs him to request the release of the cargo of the Calchas if the seizure was based on its destination to private parties in Japanese ports. | 763 | |
| 144 | Same to same | do | Seizure of the Arabia. Enters further protest against the seizure. | 763 |
| 181 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 3 | Same subject. Reports that Department’s instruction of the 30th ultimo has been communicated to the minister for foreign affairs and that Count Lamsdorff declined to express any opinion, as the matters are now in the hands of the admiralty court. | 76- |
| 183 | Same to same | Sept. 10 | Seizure of the Calchas. Incloses a note from the minister for foreign affairs stating that the special commission for the examination of the Calchas has not yet finished its work. | 765 |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Adee (telegram). | 1904. Sept. 13 | Neutrality of the United States. Announces that the Russian transport Lena has entered the port of San Francisco. | 785 | |
| Mr. Adee to Count Cassini | do | Same subject. Investigation is being made as to the repairs needed by the Lena. | 785 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Seizure of the Calchas. Reports the decision of the prize court relating to the Calchas. | 765 | |
| Mr. Adee to Count Cassini (telegram). | do | Neutrality of the United States. Only such repairs to the Lena can be allowed as may be necessary for seaworthiness and for taking her back to her nearest home port. | 785 | |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Requests a delay of forty-eight hours to permit him to receive instructions from his Government. | 786 | |
| Mr. Adee to Count Cassini (telegram). | do | Same subject. The captain of the Lena has informed the Government of the United States that he must disarm, and has asked permission to repair his shin. | 786 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The President has issued an order directing the Lena to be taken in custody by the naval authorities of the United States. | 787 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Acknowledges Count Cassini’s telegram of the 15th instant. | 787 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Seizure of American cargoes. Requests the answer of the minister for foreign affairs to his note communicating Department’s Nos. 143 and 144. | 766 | |
| 184 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay | Sept. 17 | Same subject. Reports statement made by Count Lamsdorff to the British ambassador in regard to the decisions of the prize court. | 766 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Reports that the minister for foreign affairs accepts the principle as set forth in Department’s instructions, with certain reservations. | 767 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCormick. | do | Same subject. Instructs him to forward Count Lamsdorff’s note and his supplemental instructions to the prize court. | 767 | |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Adee. | Sept. 20 | Neutrality of the United States. The Russian Government requests the return of the crew of the Lena to Russia. | 788 | |
| 186 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay | Sept. 21 | Seizures of American cargoes. Incloses a memorandum from Count Lamsdorff replying to Mr. McCormick’s notes in regard to the decisions of the prize court. | 767 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The time limit of appeal has been extended to October 22 and December 12. | 769 | |
| 148 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCormick. | Sept. 22 | Neutrality of the United States. Incloses report of Commander Marshall replying to the criticism of his conduct in the battle off Chemulpo, as reported in embassy’s No. 132. | 782 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 23 | Seizure of American cargoes. Instructs him to ascertain whether a consignment of lumber on the Calchas has been confiscated. | 769 | |
| 189 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay | do | Same subject. Incloses a list of the members of the admiralty court. | 770 |
| 191 | Mr. Loomis to Count Cassini. | Sept. 24 | Neutrality of the United States. Informs him that the crew of the Lena can not be repatriated without the consent of the Japanese Government, and that it has been intimated that Japan will not consent thereto. | 788 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. | Sept. 29 | Seizures of American cargoes. Suggests that counsel be retained to conduct the appeal cases. | 770 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Oct. 4 | Same subject. Instructs him to ascertain the disposition of certain machinery, part of the cargo of the Calchas. | 771 | |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Reports that a bond has been fixed for the Calchas. | 771 | |
| 193 | Same to same | Oct. 7 | Discriminatory treatment of Jews. Incloses a note from the minister for foreign affairs stating that the matter will be brought to the attention of a special commission appointed to revise the passport regulations. | 793 |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 8 | Seizure of the Calchas. Reports the disposition by the prize court of certain machinery, part of the cargo of the Calchas. | 772 | |
| 155 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Incloses papers concerning the confiscation of United States mail matter on the Calchas and instructs him to request an investigation. | 772 |
| 156 | Same to Same | Oct. 14 | Protection of Japanese interests. Incloses note from the Japanese minister at Washington conveying the thanks of his Government to Mr. McCormick for his good offices. | 722 |
| 157 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy. | 1904. Oct. 17 | Seizure of the Calchas. Incloses additional papers concerning the opening of United States mail bags on the Calchas. | 772 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Oct. 20 | Seizure of American cargoes. Instructs him to ascertain the disposition of consignments of tobacco and petroleum, part of the cargo of the Knight Commander. | 773 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Instructs him to advise and assist American claimants. | 773 | |
| 197 | Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Incloses his note to the foreign office concerning the confiscation of United States mail matter on the Calchas. | 773 |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Firing on British fishing vessels by Russian war vessels. The report of the Russian admiral states that Japanese torpedo boats, under cover of the fishing vessels, attempted to attack the fleet. | 796 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 28 | Same subject. The British embassy has presented a demand for an impartial inquiry. | 796 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Russian Government agrees to the submission of the matter to a special tribunal. | 796 | |
| 164 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy | do | Passport application of Michael Silberkasten. Incloses a letter from the Attorney-General approving the action of the consul at Warsaw in taking up the naturalization certificate. | 780 |
| 198 | Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay | Nov. 2 | Seizure of the Calchas. Reports interview with the minister for foreign affairs relating to the confiscation of United States mail matter on the Calchas. | 774 |
| Same to same | Nov. 5 | Firing on British fishing vessels, etc. Incloses newspaper clipping giving an account of the incident. | 797 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Informs him of the appointment of Rear-Admiral Davis as a member of the North Sea Commission. | 799 | |
| 169 | Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. | Dec. 6 | Contraband of war. Requests copies of all communications between himself and Count Lamsdorff on the subject. | 774 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy (telegram) | Dec. 10 | Seizures of American cargoes. Instructs him to request an extension of the time limit for an appeal in the Arabia case. | 775 | |
| Count Cassini to Mr. Hay | do | Neutrality of the united States. Request permission for the captain of the Lena to hoist the national flag, dress his ship, and to fire the imperial salute in celebrating the name day of His Majesty the Emperor on the 19th instant. | 789 | |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram.) | Dec. 13 | Seizure of American cargoes. Reports that all appeals must be filed in St. Petersburg. | 775 | |
| 252 | Mr. Hay to Count Cassini | Dec. 14 | Neutrality of the United States. The Lena being incompetent to salute the American flag and not being entitled to a salute in return, the request of her captain to fire a salute in commemoration of the name day of His Majesty the Emperor can not be granted. | 789 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy (telegram.) | Dec. 15 | Seizures of American cargoes. Requests information regarding the time limit for appeals. | 775 | |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram.) | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Reports that the captains of the Calchas and Knight Commander have entered appeals en bloc. | 775 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Eddy (telegram.) | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Instructs him to request the foreign office to instruct its consular officers to transmit powers of attorney by cable. | 775 | |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram.) | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Hearing of the Knight Commander and Calchas cases have been set for January 15. | 776 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of the 17th has been complied with. | 776 | |
| Same to same telegram) | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Instructions have been given to Russian consuls to telegraph powers of attorney. | 776 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Claimants desiring to take appeals have found it impossible to do so within the prescribed time, instructs him to request an extension of the time limit. | 777 | |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Urges that all powers of attorney be telegraphed without delay. | 777 |
servia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 35 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | 1904. Apr. 7 | Renewal of diplomatic relations. Reports that the several European powers are renewing diplomatic relations with Servia. | 800 |
| 37 | Same to same | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Reports renewal of diplomatic relations with other European powers. | 800 |
| 40 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay | May 14 | Presentation of credentials by Minister Jackson. Reports courtesies extended to him and incloses text of his address and of the reply of King Peter. | 801 |
| 44 | Same to same | June 14 | Coronation of King Peter. Reports that the ceremony will take place on Aug. 29, and that he intends to go to Belgrade to be present at the coronation. | 802 |
| 10 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Jackson | July 8 | Same subject. Approves his purpose to attend the coronation. | 802 |
| Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 21 | Same subject. The coronation took place to day. | 803 | |
| 52 | Same to same | Sept. 26 | Same subject. Gives an account of the ceremonies. | 803 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 188 | Mr. Hardy to Mr. Hay. | 1904. Feb. 5 | Citizenship of Jorge Grau y Ortegueira, a native Porto Rican. Incloses a dispatch from the consul at Cadiz stating that there is some difficulty with the Spanish authorities in regard to the recognition of the Porto Rican citizenship of Grau. | 804 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Neutrality of China in the war between, Russia and Japan. Proposal of the United States for an international arrangement to secure the. | 806 | |
| Mr. Hardy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Same subject. The Spanish Government is awaiting action by other powers. | 806 | |
| 194 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms in detail above telegram. | 806 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Informs him that action has already been taken by Germany, France, and Great Britain. | 807 | |
| Mr. Hardy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Same subject. The Spanish Government asks for the text of the adherence of Germany, France, and Great Britain to the proposal of the United States. | 807 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy (telegram). | do | Same subject. No formal text of adherence to the proposal of the United States has been adopted by the powers. | 807 | |
| Mr. Hardy to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Reports the adherence to the proposal of the United States by the Government of Spain. | 807 | |
| 112 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy. | Feb. 26 | Citizenship of Jorge Grau y Ortegueira. Department holds that he is entitled to protection by the United States. | 805 |
| 205 | Mr. Hardy to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Reports that the Spanish authorities accept the certificate of the consul. | 805 |
| 233 | Same to same | June 7 | International Ocean Telegraph Company, settlement of claim of, against Spain. Reports his efforts in behalf of the company and incloses draft for $10,003.46. | 808 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy. | June 24 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 233 with contents. | 809 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 176 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Thomas | 1903. Nov. 13 | Testimonial presented to Capt. Hans Holm by the United States. Transmits the testimonial to be presented to Captain Holm for his services to the shipwrecked crew of the American bark John R. Stanhope. | 810 |
| 343 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 18 | Same subject. Returns the receipt of Captain Holm. | 810 |
| 345 | Same to same | Jan. 21 | Celebration of the seventy-fifth birthday anniversary of King Oscar. Gives an account of the celebration. | 810 |
| Mr. Grip to Mr. Adee | 1904. Mar. 1 | Protection of the interests of Sweden and Norway in the Dominican Republic. Requests good offices of United States naval authorities to permit the entry of the Norwegian steamer Farmand to the port of Macoris. | 811 | |
| Mr. Grip to Mr. Grip | Mar. 5 | Same subject. United States naval officers have been instructed to use good offices to enable the Farmand to follow her normal course. | 812 | |
| Mr. Grip to Mr. Hay | Mar. 9 | Same subject. Requests that good offices may be exercised in behalf of the steamer Hugin. | 812 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Grip | Mar. 11 | Same subject. The Navy Department had already been requested to use good offices in behalf of the Hugin. | 812 | |
| Mr. Grip to Mr. Hay | Apr. 22 | Same subject. Expresses thanks of his Government. | 813 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 54 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Hay | 1904. Aug. 11 | Refusal of passport to Jacob Wertli. Incloses correspondence with the consulates at St. Gall and Zurich relating to the application of Wertli and request decision of the case. | 814 |
| 60 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Hill | Aug. 31 | Same subject. An investigation should be made, and if clear and satisfactory explanation of the suspicion of fraud is made a passport may be issued, but not otherwise. | 816 |
| 60 | Mr. Boutell to Mr. Hay | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Passport has been refused by the legation. | 816 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1903. Dec. 7 | Assault on the American consul at Alexandretta by Turkish officials. Reports that the consul has gone to Beirut for safety. | 833 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Instructs him to demand expression of regrets and punishment of the authorities at Alexandretta. | 834 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram.) | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Requests more definite instructions | 834 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Informs him that Consul Davis will be conveyed back to Alexandretta by Admiral Cotton. | 834 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram), | Dec. 22 | Same subject. The governor of Alexandretta expressed proper regrets to the American consul. | 835 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1904. Jan. 17 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Constant efforts, since the arrival of the American fleet, to bring the matter to a settlement remain unsuccessful. | 818 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Same subject. The fleet will be withdrawn in order to facilitate prompt settlement of the pending questions. | 818 | |
| Mr. Leishman Mr. Hay (telegram). | Jan. 31 | Same subject. The withdrawal of the fleet is greatly appreciated by the minister for foreign affairs, who gives assurances that he will use his best endeavors to obtain a settlement. | 819 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Feb. 1 | Same subject. The fleet will depart to-day. | 819 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Mar. 25 | Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree in Persia. Instructs him to request the Turkish Government to have its frontiers watched and to prevent the murderer from obtaining asylum in Turkish territory | 835 | |
| 752 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | Apr. 1 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Incloses memorandum from the foreign office declining to take favorable action. | 819 |
| 763 | Same to same | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Porte acknowledging the memorandum inclosed in his No. 752. | 820 |
| 769 | Same to same | Apr. 28 | Revolutionary movement in Armenia. Reports on the disturbed conditions in several districts in Armenia. | 836 |
| 778 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | 1904. May 2 | Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree in Persia. Incloses note from the Sublime Porte advising him that orders have been given to arrest the murderer should he pass into Ottoman territory. | 835 |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | June 9 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Instructs him to ask for an audience of the Sultan if no satisfactory reply is given by the foreign office. | 821 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | June 11 | Revolutionary movement in Armenia. Reports encounters between the revolutionists and the Kurds. | 836 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 15 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports that the school question has been sent to the council of ministers for review, and that he expects that favorable action will be taken. | 821 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 17 | Same subject. Reports his impression that the school Question will soon be settled. | 821 | |
| 822 | Same to same | June 27 | New stamp-tax law in Turkey. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office relating to. | 839 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 2 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports that no definite reply has been given, and unless he is otherwise instructed he will demand an audience with the Sultan. | 822 | |
| 833 | Same to same | July 11 | Same subject. Reports that he has requested an audience with the Sultan in the name of the President. | 822 |
| 669 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman. | do | New stamp-tax law in Turkey. Approves his action in reserving all possible rights in his reply to the Porte. | 840 |
| 836 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | July 13 | Same subject. Incloses note from the Porte, making certain concessions, and his reply thereto. | 841 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 15 | Equal treatment for American institutions. In view of the fact that he was twice put off in regard to the audience he requests further instructions. | 822 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | July 16 | Same subject. Instructs him to ask an imperial audience at a fixed day, and to state that this Government fails to understand the delay in granting him the treatment due to the friendly relations of the two countries. | 823 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 18 | Revolutionary movement in Armenia. The Turkish Government asks that Consul Norton be instructed not to go to Van and Bitlis. | 837 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman. | July 19 | Same subject. Informs him that Consul Norton is going to Van and Bitlis under instruction from the Department to gather information in regard to the reported massacres of Armenians. | 837 | |
| 674 | Same to same | July 22 | Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree in Persia. Informs him of the arrest of the murderer. | 836 |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | July 23 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports that the Sultan will receive him next Friday. | 823 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 29 | Same subject. Reports that the Sultan promised to give the pending questions immediate consideration. | 823 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. The reported audience with the Sultan is gratifying, and this Government expects that its wishes will be fully complied with. | 823 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 1 | Revolutionary movement in Armenia. Reports the arrival of Consul Norton at Moresk. | 837 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 2 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports that the Sultan is unable to give the promised reply before next Thursday. | 824 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 4 | Same subject. The promised reply has not been received. | 824 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Informs him that an American fleet will visit Smyrna. | 824 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 8 | Same subject. Reports that neither explanation nor apology has been offered for the failure to give the promised reply, and, unless strong measures are adopted, matters may continue to drag along indefinitely. | 824 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to take an indefinite leave and depart from Turkey in one of the United States naval vessels which will arrive in a few days, unless he obtain a satisfactory answer from the Turkish Government. | 825 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that the foreign office promises a reply not later than Thursday. Suggests that the proposed visit of the fleet be delayed. | 825 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | 1904. Aug. 9 | Same subject. Informs him that the fleet can not be communicated with before its arrival at Smyrna. | 825 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that the most positive assurances have again been given of a satisfactory settlement not later than Thursday. | 825 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. The American fleet will be withdrawn as soon as it becomes evident that its presence is no longer required. | 826 | |
| 866 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay. | Aug. 11 | New stamp-tax law in Turkey. Reports that the law in its present form is so defective that it will in all probability have to be recast. | 842 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 12 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports that an informal memorandum from the foreign office states that the American schools will not be discriminated against and that a settlement of the Lane property will be made. | 826 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Turkish memorandum is not regarded unfavorably by this Government. Instructs him to inform the Turkish Government that the President must insist upon immediate fulfillment of the engagements. | 827 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Transmits a note from the minister for foreign affairs confirming his previous memorandum. | 827 | |
| Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to accept the note of the minister for foreign affairs as a compliance with our claims and to direct the fleet to withdraw. | 827 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s telegram of this day complied with. | 828 | |
| 870 | Same to same | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the Porte concerning the settlement of pending on Rations. | 828 |
| 872 | Same to same | Aug. 16 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence on the subject. | 830 |
| 878 | Same to same | Aug. 28 | Revolutionary movement in Armenia, Reports that the trouble is apparently over. | 837 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 3 | Same subject. Reports that the revolutionists are again active at Van. | 838 | |
| 879 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms in detail above telegram. | 838 |
| 889 | Same to same | Sept. 15 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Requests to be authorized to employ counsel in the transfer and registration of property in the name of institutions. | 831 |
| 902 | Same to same | Sept. 29 | Fraudulent naturalization of Stelio E. Pappadimitriou. Incloses correspondence relating to, and suggests that more stringent instructions be issued to consuls in regard to the recognition of passports not bearing the Turkish vise. | 844 |
| 903 | Same to same | Sept. 30 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Incloses his note addressed to the missionary societies asking for data in regard to the landed property owned by the societies. | 832 |
| 707 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman | Oct. 8 | Same subject. Authorizes him to employ counsel in the matter of transfer and registration of property of the American institutions. | 833 |
| 912 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay | Oct. 13 | New stamp-tax law in Turkey. Reports that he has lodged a protest against the enforcement of the new law until its acceptance by the American Government. | 843 |
| 914 | Same to same | do | Fraudulent naturalization of Stelio E. Pappadimitriou. Incloses further correspondence relating to. | 845 |
| 716 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Leishman. | Oct. 25 | Same subject. The Department is unwilling to instruct consular officers in Turkey not to recognize passports which have not been viséed by Ottoman consular officers, as such regulation would offend the spirit of sections 1999 and 2000 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. | 846 |
| 718 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Jay. | Nov. 4 | New stamp-tax law in Turkey. Approves Mr. Leishman’s action in protesting against the enforcement of. | 843 |
| 942 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Hay | Nov. 8 | Passport obtained by fraud by Xenophon J. Ralli. Incloses correspondence with the consulate-general at Constantinople stating that Ralli obtained a passport from the Department after his application had been refused by the legation. | 840 |
| 731 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Jay | Dec. 9 | Same subject. The passport obtained by Ralli from the Department may be disregarded, as it was obtained by fraud. | 848 |
uruguay and paraguay.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Finch to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1904. Jan. 8 | Revolution in Uruguay. Reports encounters between the revolutionists and the Government forces. | 849 | |
| 708 | Same to same | Jan. 9 | Citizenship of persons born in the United States of alien parents. Asks whether such persons are entitled to passports. | 853 |
| 713 | Same to same | Jan. 13 | Revolution in Uruguay. Reports steps taken by the Government to suppress the. | 849 |
| 253 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Finch. | Feb. 23 | Citizenship of persons born in the United States of alien parents. Cites authorities on their status. | 854 |
| 733 | Mr. Finch to Mr. Hay. | Mar. 3 | Citizenship of Louis Eugene Hufnagel, born in Uruguay of naturalized American parents. Reports the impressment of Hufnagel into the military service of Uruguay. | 854 |
| 734 | Same to same | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Incloses a note from the minister for foreign affairs claiming that Hufnagel, being born in Uruguay, is subject to the service of the national guard of that Republic. | 856 |
| 740 | Same to same | Mar. 16 | Revolution in Uruguay. Incloses a dispatch from the consul at Montevideo on the conditions in his district created by the revolution. | 850 |
| 256 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Finch | Apr. 8 | Citizenship of Louis Eugene Hufnagel. Gives status of. | 858 |
| 754 | Mr. Finch to Mr. Hay | May 21 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs, and asks whether passport may be issued to Hufnagel. | 858 |
| 262 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Finch | July 5 | Same subject. Hufnagel is entitled to a passport for such purposes as it may properly be used to serve, but can not be protected from his obligations to the Government of Uruguay. | 859 |
| 160 | Mr. Ruffin to Mr. Loomis | Aug. 11 | Revolution in Paraguay. Reports encounters between the revolutionists and the Government forces and steps taken by the Government to suppress the revolution. | 859 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Ruffin (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Instructs him not to grant asylum to political refugees in the consulate. | 800 | |
| Mr. Finch to Mr. Hay (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Revolution in Uruguay. Reports the death of the leader of the revolution. | 851 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Reports that peace has been restored. | 851 | |
| 786 | Same to same | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Incloses message of the President of Uruguay containing the terms upon which peace was negotiated. | 851 |
| 787 | Same to same | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Reports that the assembly general has approved the peace negotiations. | 853 |
| 798 | Same to same | Dec. 19 | Difficulties between Uruguay and the Argentine Republic. Incloses newspaper clipping reporting settlement of. | 861 |
| 799 | Same to same | Dec. 26 | Revolution in Paraguay. Incloses agreement or treaty of peace. | 860 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 104 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell | 1903. Apr. 7 | Arbitration of Venezuelan claims by mixed claims commissions. Instructs him to arrange for suitable rooms for the meetings of the United States-Venezuelan commission. | 863 |
| 105 | Same to same | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Informs him of the appointment of the United states commissioner and agent. | 863 |
| 108 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Russell | May 1 | Same subject. If the Government of Venezuela has not yet appointed its commissioner, he is instructed to urge compliance with the provision of the protocol | 863 |
| 173 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | May 2 | Same subject. Reports the appointment of the Venezuelan commissioner. | 804 |
| 113 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell | May 11 | Same subject. Informs him of the designation by the Queen of the Netherlands of the umpire on the commission. | 864 |
| 117 | Same to same | May 15 | Same subject. Informs him of the appointment by the President of the umpires on the German-Venezuelan and Italian-Venezuelan commissions. | 864 |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Russell (telegram). | May 20 | Same subject. Informs him of the appointment of the umpire for the British and Dutch commissions. | 865 | |
| 212 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | Oct. 11 | Same subject. Reports the award in favor of Mexican claimants. | 865 |
| 213 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay | 1903. Oct. 11 | Same subject. Incloses brief account of the work of the German commission. | 866 |
| 218 | Same to same | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Reports the appointment of Dr. Carlos F. Grisanti as a member of the United States-Venezuelan commission. | 866 |
| 225 | Same to same | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Incloses copies of attachments against the property of the heirs of Henry F. Rudloff. | 866 |
| 228 | Same to same | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Incloses the protest of Venezuela against the award of the umpire in the Belgian claims. | 867 |
| 237 | Same to same | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Reports that the United States-Venezuelan claims commission completed its work. | 869 |
| 242 | Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay | 1904. Jan. 9 | Same subject. Reports that he has requested continuance of payments on the Hancox and mixed claims. | 869 |
| 168 | Mr. Loomis to Mr. Bowen | do | Same subject. Instructs him to inform the Government of Venezuela that the Government of the United States can not recognize the validity of any attachments issued against its property in the awards of the claims commission. | 870 |
| 173 | Same to same | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Instructs him to insist upon prompt payment of the awards in the Hancox and mixed claims. | 870 |
| Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay | Mar. 2 | Message of President Castro to the Venezuelan Congress. Extracts. | 871 | |
| 276 | Same to same | Apr. 17 | Relations between Venezuela and Colombia. Reports reestablishment of. | 872 |
| 281 | Same to same | May 14 | New constitution of Venezuela. Extracts | 873 |
| 285 | Same to same | do | Relations between Venezuela and Colombia. Incloses decree reestablishing traffic with Colombia. | 872 |
| 315 | Same to same | Aug. 20 | Arbitration of Venezuelan claims by mixed claims commissions. Incloses schedule of the awards of the commissions. | 871 |