List of papers, with subjects of correspondence.
haiti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 2 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | 1906. Jan. 6 | Licenses to American citizens of Syrian origin in Haiti. States that licenses have been granted Syrians of British nationality and that he will take up the matter relative to the licensing of American citizens of Svrian origin. | 897 |
| 8 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Furniss | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Approves action reported in No. 2. | 897 |
| 6 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | Feb. 2 | Expulsion of foreigners. Reviews cases and requests instructions in the event that any American citizens should be similarly dealt with. | 869 |
| 7 | Same to same | Feb. 3 | Licenses to American citizens of Syrian origin in Haiti. States that licenses to do business will be issued to Syrians whose naturalization is not in doubt. States that licenses will be granted to Abdo Assali and M. Ajamie, but that Michael J. Kouri has been refused a license. Reports interviews with the President and minister for foreign affairs and incloses correspondence with the latter. | 898 |
| 8 | Same to same | Feb. 9 | Postage charges in Haiti. Incloses decree setting forth that postal rates will be collected in gold or its equivalent after Apr. 1, 1906. | 894 |
| 9 | Same to same | Feb. 10 | Expulsion of foreigners. Reports final disposition of cases reported in No. 6. | 870 |
| 11 | Same to same | Feb. 16 | Withdrawal of exequatur. Report withdrawal by the Haitian Government of exequatur of the American vice-consul at Cape Haitien on charge of assisting revolutionists. Incloses note from minister for foreign affairs and his reply expressing regret that the legation was not consulted in the matter. The consul has been instructed to appoint a new vice-consul and to make a report on the subject. | 872 |
| 15 | Same to same | Feb. 21 | Citizenship of Porto Ricans. Incloses copy of correspondence with the American consular agent at Port de Paix in which the agent is informed that the settlement of the estate of Dr. J. R. Paradis should be a matter for the Haitian courts. | 877 |
| 11 | Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss | Feb. 24 | Expulsion of foreigners. States that if it appears that the expulsion of an American citizen is groundless, the legation should call on the Haitian Government to show cause why the expulsion should not be set aside or why claim should not be pressed. | 870 |
| 26 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | Mar. 2 | Withdrawal of exequatur. Incloses copies of correspondence with the American consul at Cape Haitien, inclosing copy of letter to the vice-consul and the reply thereto denying the charges. | 874 |
| 12 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Furniss | Mar. 5 | Same subject. States that the abrupt cancellation of the representative’s exequatur without the customary communication to the Government whose agent he is imports a degree of discourtesy which requires explanation. | 873 |
| 33 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | Mar. 10 | Temporary extension of French-Haitian commercial treaty. Reports that agreement to extend the treaty for six months, pending further negotiations, will be signed when authorized by the French Government. | 901 |
| 17 | Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss | Mar. 15 | Citizenship of Porto Ricans. Approves action reported in No. 15. | 878 |
| 40 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | Mar. 26 | Withdrawal of exequatur. Incloses copy of correspondence with the foreign office disclaiming any idea of offending the Government of the United States. | 875 |
| 46 | Same to same | Apr. 2 | Temporary extension of French-Haitian commercial treaty. Reports signing of the agreement referred to in No. 33. | 902 |
| 24 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Furniss | 1906. Apr. 12 | Withdrawal of exequatur. States that the disclaimer of the Haitian foreign office is satisfactory to this Government, and that the consul has been instructed to nominate a new vice-consul at Cape Haitien. | 876 |
| 27 | Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss | May 4. | Claim of Michael J. Kouri. States that as it appears that Kouri and his associate were acquitted on the technical ground that the crime of counterfeiting had not been consummated, the department will not present or press the claim. | 871 |
| 61 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | May 22 | Appointment of Mr. Sannon as secretary for foreign affairs. Reports the, and gives brief biographical sketch. | 878 |
| 90 | Same to same | Aug. 24 | Tariff law and customs duties in Haiti. Incloses copy of law, and states that in spite of legation’s representations it will go into effect at once, only vessels arriving on the 23d and 24th of August being exempt. Incloses letter from E. & F. Mevs, protesting against the law as unconstitutional. | 878 |
| 93 | Same to same | Sept. 1 | Same subject. Incloses copy of official notice correcting error in law transmitted with No. 90. | 882 |
| 94 | Same to same | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Incloses copy of law establishing minimum and maximum tariffs. | 882 |
| 95 | Same to same | Do | Exhibits of Haitian products in Haitian consulates. Incloses copy of law relative to the exhibition of Haitian products at Haitian consular offices. | 903 |
| 42 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Furniss | Sept. 22 | Tariff law and customs duties in Haiti. Approves action reported in Nos. 90 and 93, states that he may use his personal offices in behalf of the American protestants. Informs him that the department does not see that there is ground for any legal claim against the Haitian Government. | 883 |
| 99 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Incloses decree reestablishing old duty on soap, which is about 75 per cent less than the present one. | 884 |
| 101 | Same to same | Sept. 26 | Provision by law for payment of interest on Haitian bonds. Incloses copy of law providing for payment of interest on internal bonds. | 891 |
| 105 | Same to same | Oct. 4 | Tariff law and customs duties in Haiti. Reports circumstances in regard to the detention of merchandise on which duties were paid by Mr. Nakhle Boutros, according to law, before arrival of goods. Incloses correspondence with foreign office, and gives reasons for diplomatic action. | 885 |
| 108 | Same to same | Oct. 10 | Opening of Port Mole St. Nicholas. Incloses copy of decree. | 893 |
| 109 | Same to same | do | Temporary extension of French-Haitian commercial treaty. Incloses protocol extending the treaty until Jan. 31, 1907. | 902 |
| 111 | Same to same | Oct. 16 | Naturalization treaty between Great Britain and Haiti. Reports exchange of ratifications. | 895 |
| 115 | Same to same | Oct. 20 | Tariff law and customs duties in Haiti. Incloses note from foreign office reporting decision of the Haitian Government to release goods referred to in No. 105, without payment of further duties. | 890 |
| 46 | Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Approves course reported in No. 105 and directs, if no fraud is apparent, continuance of good offices. | 891 |
| 119 | Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root | Oct. 25 | Law for the establishment of a petroleum refinery. Incloses copy of law sanctioning a contract for the establishment and operation of a petroleum refinery. Recites advantages conferred by the law which will probablyresult in a practical monopoly of the kerosene trade. | 904 |
| 121 | Same to same | Nov. 1 | Naturalization treaty between Great Britain and Haiti. Transmits text. | 895 |
| 122 | Same to same | Nov. 8 | Tariff law and customs duties in Haiti. Acknowledges No. 146 and states that the case referred to therein was settled agreeable to his contention, as stated in his No. 115. | 891 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 45 | Mr. Root to Mr. White | 1905. Oct. 17 | Amendment to the extradition treaty between Greece and Italy. Incloses No. 319 from Greece in regard to an additional extradition treaty between Greece and Italy, providing for the extension of the period in which extradition can be granted, and instructs him to ascertain whether a similar amendment could be made in our treaty. | 916 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | 1905. Dec. 30 | International institute of agriculture. Referring to previous interviews and correspondence, urges the appointment of plenipotentiaries empowered to sign the convention drafted at the conference of Rome. | 942 | |
| 96 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | 1906. Jan. 2 | Same subject. States that the great desire of the Italian Government that the United States sign the convention was expressed to him by the director-general of the foreign office during recent conversation. Incloses memorandum setting forth status of convention as regards its signing by other powers. | 943 |
| 106 | Same to same | Jan. 11 | Amendment to the extradition treaty between Greece and Italy. Reports his repeated but unsuccessful efforts to obtain a response from the Italian Government in regard to amendment to treaty. | 916 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. White (telegram). | Jan. 20 | International institute of agriculture. Instructs him to sign convention, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and enactment of legislation by Congress to give it effect, so far as concerns the United States. | 944 | |
| 64 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt | Jan. 26 | Issuance of passports. Lays down rule applicable in issuing passports to naturalized Americans whose names have been incorrectly written or distorted in their naturalization certificates. | 910 |
| 66 | Mr Root to Mr. Hitt | Jan. 29 | International institute of agriculture. Incloses full power authorizing Mr. White to sign the convention, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and the enactment of legislation to give it effect, so far as concerns the United States. | 944 |
| 119 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root | Jan. 30 | Amendment to the extradition treaty between Greece and Italy. Incloses memorandum from foreign office setting forth that the Italian Government has no objection to an amendment to the treaty, but remarks that in the treaty between Italy and Greece the extension referred to only applies to the time between the receipt of the papers and the surrender of the fugitive. | 917 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | Feb. 27 | Regulations regarding certificate of origin of importations into Italy. Communicates list of articles for which certificates must be produced upon their importation into Italy. | 908 | |
| 77 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt | Mar. 3 | Amendment to the extradition treaty between Greece and Italy. States that in view of the explanation of Italian Government this Government does not think it needful to propose any amendment to the extradition treaty with Italy. | 918 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | Mar. 7 | Regulations regarding certificate of origin of importations into Italy. Incloses communication from minister of foreign affairs relative to new measures taken in Italy. | 909 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | do | Seamen deserting from foreign vessels in the Philippines. Incloses copy of enactment of the Philippine Commission. | 941 | |
| 140 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root | Mar. 10 | Commercial treaty between Austria-Hungary and Italy. Reports treaty signed on the 11th ultimo and proclaimed on the 28th ultimo. | 910 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | Mar. 11 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks in China. States that Italian consuls in China have been furnished with instructions similar to those issued to the legation at Tangier and submitted to the department Dec. 19. 1903. | 232 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 23 | Prohibition of food products. Requests use of good offices with the executive department of Ohio to obtain the withdrawal of an order, issued by the food commissioner of that State, prohibiting the sale of paste colored with saffron. States that the order is not justified by the provision of law on which it is based nor by the nature of the coloring matter. | 965 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 27 | International institute of agriculture. Incloses decree organizing a royal commission to carry the convention of Rome into effect, and states that the king has turned over to the commission royal Tevenues in the amount of 300,000 lire per annum for the erection of a building. | 945 | |
| 348 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | Mar. 31 | Prohibition of food products. Informs him that the department has communicated with the governor of Ohio. | 966 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | 1906. Apr. | Function in honor of Professor Baccelli. “In response to invitation just received from Italian embassy you are authorized to be present at royal function in honor of Prof. Guido Baccelli, Policlinico Humberto I, Apr. 8, to represent the department of education of this Government.” | 910 | |
| 351 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. | Apr. 9 | Prohibition of food products. Informs him that the governor of Ohio has replied that domestic manufacturers have complied with the statutes, and that he sees no hardship in requiring a similar compliance with the law on the part of foreign manufacturers. | 966 |
| President Roosevelt to the King of Italy (telegram). | Apr. 10 | The Mount Vesuvius eruption. “My countrymen are deeply impressed with awe and sorrow by the great calamity that afflicts the Italian people in the disastrous eruption of Vesuvius. In their name, and in my own, I tender to your Majesty and the sufferers heartfelt sympathy.” | 913 | |
| 166 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Apr. 1 | Issuance of passports. Quotes telegrams exchanged with the department in regard to the granting of a passport to infant. | 912 |
| 167 | Same to same | Apr. 12 | International institute of agriculture. Reports signing of convention and incloses copy of “Pro Memoria” handed to the minister for foreign affairs. | 946 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | Apr. 24 | Prohibition of food products. Incloses petition of New York importers for delay in putting into effect the decision regarding coloring matter in Italian pastes. | 967 | |
| 180 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | May 2 | Issuance of passports. Recites the case of Giovanni Caprio, who returned to and remained in Italy for a period of nearly three years of the five that preceded his naturalization. Submits the question for the department’s consideration. | 911 |
| 370 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | May 15 | Prohibition of food products. Informs him that the Secretary of Agriculture regrets that his department is unable to grant delay requested in his note of the 24th ultimo. | 967 |
| 925 | Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | May 19 | Death of Italians in United States. Complaints that the authorities of the States of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia fail to comply with the provisions of the consular convention between Italy and the United States notwithstanding assurances given in department’s note of June 30, 1893. | 964 |
| Same to same | May 20 | Regulations regarding certificate of origin of importations into Italy. Gives list of articles for which certificates are no longer required. | 909 | |
| 92 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | May 25 | Issuance of passports. Instructs him to obtain certain evidence and Caprio’s certificate of naturalization for submission to the court at which the naturalization proceedings were held. | 912 |
| 372 | Mr. Root to Mr. Montagna | May 26 | Death of Italians in United States. Acknowledges note of the 19th instant and states that on July 14, 1893, this department in a circular letter called the matter to the attention of the governors of the States and Territories, and that another circular of the same character will now be addressed to them. | 965 |
| 197 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | June 2 | The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Incloses receipt for $6,300 contributed by the citizens of Boston, Massachusetts, to relief of sufferers. | 913 |
| 204 | Same to same | June 13 | Counterfeiting the American consular seal. Recites case at Palermo, and states that under a recent decision of the court the offense was held not to be a criminal one, the law only contemplating seals that are valid in Italy. Incloses correspondence with the consul; states that the matter has been laid before the Italian Government and inquires what protection there may be in the United States against such counterfeiting. | 934 |
| 1130 | Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | June 20 | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Incloses memorandum in regard to ill treatment of Italian laborers employed by the Spruce Pine Carolina Co. Asks that matter be investigated and measures taken to insure the safety and protection of his fellow-countrymen. | 919 |
| 211 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | do | Counterfeiting the American consular seal. Incloses copy of judgment rendered in the case and reports conversation with minister for foreign affairs urging prosecution of counterfeiters under other provisions of law. | 937 |
| 213 | Same to same | 1906 June 21 | The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Incloses receipt for $1,151 contributed by the American Red Cross. | 914 |
| 214 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports sending of drafts for 914 $1,427.20 and $2,252.60, respectively, to the Italian Red Cross from the American Red Cross as directed in department’s telegram. | 914 |
| 1163 | Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | June 26 | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Refers to his note of June 20, calls attention to further instances of ill treatment, and reiterates request made in former note. | 925 |
| 219 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | June 27 | The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Transmits copy of letter from Italian Red Cross expressing thanks for remittance of $1,151 from the American Red Cross. | 915 |
| 378 | Mr. Root to Mr. Montagna | June 30 | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Informs him that his notes have been sent to the Attorney-General for his information and to the governors of Virginia and North Carolina for such action as in their opinion the facts seem to require. | 926 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | July 5 | Same subject. Incloses report of the New York City commissioner of licenses referring to the ill treatment of Italian laborers in North Carolina and asks that pending the result of promised investigation Italian laborers in construction camps be permitted to collect wages due them and leave. | 926 | |
| 106 | Mr. Adee to Mr. White | July 7 | Counterfeiting the American consular seal. States that the counterfeiting of a foreign consular seal as such is not a crime punishable under the statutes of the United States. Suggests agreement, by exchange of notes, if Italian law does not cover the offense, to use all proper efforts to secure legislation covering the subject. Incloses memorandum by the solicitor. | 938 |
| 228 | Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root | July 10 | The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Transmits receipt for money referred to in No. 219. | 915 |
| 109 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | July 11 | International institute of agriculture. Incloses instrument of ratification, asks to be informed of the date of deposit and of names of other governments making the deposits, quotes from the deficiency appropriation act of June 30, and states that Mr. David Lubin has been selected to represent this Government on the permanent committee. | 946 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | July 14 | Marriage of Italians to Americans in the United States. Inquires as to validity in Italy of marriages certified to by Italian consular officer, and requests information as to a nobleman marrying an American woman. | 962 | |
| 381 | Same to same | do | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Incloses letter from the governor of Virginia in regard to alleged occurences at Marion, Va. | 927 |
| 1293 | Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | July 17 | Same subject. States that the ill treatment of Italians occurred at Marion, N. C, and not at Marion, Va., as previously stated by him. | 928 |
| 383 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | July 19 | Same subject. Informs him that the governor of 929 North Carolina has this day been communicated with. | 929 |
| 114 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt | July 20 | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. Incloses copy of letter from the Department of Agriculture for communication to the Italian Government. | 953 |
| 115 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | July 21 | Degree conferred on the King of Italy by the University of Pennsylvania. Incloses diploma for deliverer to the King. | 962 |
| 1325 | Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | do | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. States that the trial of certain Italian laborers will take place at Marion, N. C, on the 23d instant, and requests, in view of the conditions existing in that district, that this Government cause the competent judicial authorities to make a careful examination of the facts and to proceed where necessary to a severe punishment of the crimes perpetrated. | 929 |
| Same to same | July 24 | Marriage of Italians to Americans in the United States. States that marriage is valid in Italy if solemnized in accordance with the law of this country and that of Italy; that the certificate must be authenticated by an Italian consular officer and recorded in the home town of the husband; and that there is no distinction made on account of nobility. | 963 | |
| 1367 | Same to same | 1906. July 25 | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Complains of obstacles placed in the way of the attorney employed by the embassy in the matter and asks that the governor of North Carolina be requested to issue orders for the prompt investigation of the incidents complained of. | 930 |
| 386 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagna | July 27 | Same subject. Informs him that his notes of July 17 and 21 have been communicated to the Attorney-General and to the governor of North Carolina. | 931 |
| 387 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | July 20 | Same subject. States that the governor of North Carolina has been requested to extend courteous consideration to the attorney employed by the embassy. | 931 |
| 390 | Same to Same | Aug. 13 | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. Informs him of instructions sent this day to Ambassador White. | 955 |
| 121 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from Department of Agriculture in regard to the commencement of meat inspection and the marking of meat so inspected and directs him to make a formal notification thereof. | 955 |
| Mr. White to Mr. Root (telegram) | do | Same subject. States that Italian consuls have been instructed to discontinue the examination of meat products and to confine themselves to authenticating certificates issued by the American Department of Agriculture under the new act. | 956 | |
| 241 | Same to same | do | Degree conferred on the King of Italy by the University of Pennsylvania. States that at the request of the King the diploma will be presented in November, upon the return of the court to Rome. | 962 |
| 246 | Same to same | Aug. 14 | Counterfeiting the American consular seal. States that case has been appealed to higher court, and that should it be found that the Italian law does not cover the case the suggestion as to an exchange of notes will be favorably received. | 940 |
| 247 | Same to same | do | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. Confirms and amplifies telegram of the 13th. | 956 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Adee (telegram). | Aug. 24 | Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. “It gives me pleasure to inform you that a specified agreement has been reached between this embassy and the representatives of the Carolina company which settles all the questions arising from the known controversy in North Carolina. Accept my best thanks for the kind interest you took in the matter. High regards.” | 932 | |
| 1617 | Same to same | Aug. 25 | Same subject. Recites details of settlement of the matter, which was effected with representatives of the Carolina company outside of court, and expresses thanks for active cooperation of the departments of State and Justice. | 932 |
| 253 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Aug. 30 | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. Incloses copy of note addressed to the foreign office relative to the inauguration of inspection of meat products. | 957 |
| 130 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | Sept. 11 | Counterfeiting the American consular seal. Approves action reported in No. 106 and states that the department will await the decision of the Italian court of appeals before proceeding to an exchange of notes on the subject. | 941 |
| Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | Sept. 13 | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. States that hereafter the American certificate of microscopic inspection will be required with all shipments of pork to Italy and that other meats must continue to be accompanied by the certificate required by the Italian order of 1898. | 957 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagna | Sept. 20 | Same subject. Informs him that his note of the 13th instant has been transmitted to the Secretary of Agriculture. | 958 | |
| Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root (telegram). | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Reports that the Genoa agent of Swift & Co. complains that the customs authorities still require certificates of microscopic examination and gives information as to grounds upon which requirement is based. | 958 | |
| 2107 | Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Refers to his note of Sept. 13 and asks to be put in a position to issue instructions to the Italian consuls in the United States. | 959 |
| 410 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna | 1906. Nov. 5 | Same subject. Informs him that microscopic inspection has been abandoned by the Department of Agriculture and in lieu thereof white certificates are issued under the act of June, 1906, which is most rigid. Expresses hope that these certificates may be recognized and accepted by the Italian Government. | 959 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to explain to the Italian Government the situation as to American inspection certificates and to seek assurance that the new certificates will be accented. | 960 | |
| 2278 | Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root | Nov. 24 | Exclusion of olive oil. Refers to recent regulations issued by this Government, incloses certificate stating that all Tuscany sweet oil is known to trade as Lucca oil and asks that the product of S. Rae & Co. of Leghorn, labeled Lucca oil, though it is neither made at nor exported from Lucca, be admitted into this country as heretofore. | 907 |
| 2317 | Same to same | Nov. 26 | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. States that certificates of microscopic inspection will not be required by the Italian Government and that the Italian consuls in the United States have been instructed to comply with the decision. | 960 |
| Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root (telegram). | Dec. 1 | Same subject. States that the Italian Government will accept so-called white certificates and that it withdraws requirement for certificate attesting microscopic inspection of pork products. The Italian consuls will be so notified by the Italian ambassador at Washington. | 961 | |
| 2405 | Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root | Dec. 6 | Destruction of tobacco owned by Italian Government. Cites instances, and requests for such property the most constant protection and security guaranteed by the treaties. | 949 |
| 2513 | Same to same | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Incloses extracts from the Western Tobacco Journal showing there is no improvement in the situation, and giving a list of factories working under the Italian monopoly. | 951 |
| 423 | Mr. Root to Mr. Mayor | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Quotes from Article III of the treaty of Feb. 26, 1871, and states that inasmuch as native citizens seek and obtain redress for their injuries or threatened injuries to property by means of proceedings in courts of justice it would appear that the Italian Government or Italian subjects should in like manner seek redress in courts of justice. Adds that a copy of his note and the department’s reply have, however, been transmitted to the governors of Kentucky and Tennessee. | 952 |
| 425 | Dec. 27 | Exclusion of olive oil. Incloses letter from the Department of Agriculture setting forth that department’s views in the matter and stating that pending further inquiry no objection will be made to Tuscan olive oil branded as Lucca oil. | 907 | |
| 2684 | Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root | Dec. 30 | Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat for exportation. Informs the department of the decision of the Italian Government relative to the acceptance of inspection certificates and states that the Italian consular officers will be notified. | 961 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 335 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Buck | 1900. Dec. 31 | Copyright convention. Incloses correspondence, directs him to study the matter, and states that no reason is seen why a reciprocal declaration, in the shape of a protocol, conforming to the laws of the United States and substantially on the lines of existing understandings, should not meet the case. Requests full report. | 968 |
| 541 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | 1901. Feb. 20 | Same subject. Makes full report called for in instruction No. 335. | 970 |
| 545 | Same to same | Mar. 12 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note addressed to the foreign office requesting that the Japanese Government agree to make a convention securing to the United States and Japan national or most-favored-nation treatment in copyrights. | 971 |
| 345 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Wilson | 1901. Apr. 15 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a letter from the Librarian of Congress expressing his views on the subject. | 973 |
| 563 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay | May 20 | Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the foreign office. | 974 |
| 589 | Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from the minister for foreign affairs setting forth grounds upon which Japan would be justified in not agreeing to a convention. | 978 |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram). | 1905. Feb. 16 | Same subject. States that Japan is willing to enter into a convention provided copyright does not apply to translations or to books published before the date of ratification of the convention. | 980 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Griscom (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Instructs him to endeavor to have certain provisions made in convention, but authorizes him, should he fail, to agree to convention referred to in telegram of Feb. 16. | 982 | |
| 267 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay | May 27 | Same subject. Incloses draft submitted by the minister for foreign affairs, and reports conversations with Japanese officials. | 980 |
| 333 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Reports signing of convention and incloses copy of notes exchanged with the foreign office relative to the meaning of the word “published.” | 982 |
| 340 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Nov. 22 | American property in Port Arthur and Dalny. Gives names of American owners of property left at Port Arthur and Dalny and reports that he has finally secured a promise that representatives of parties interested will be allowed in about a fortnight to visit both places and investigate. | 1074 |
| 363 | Same to same | 1906. Jan. 2 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports in regard to the organization of the residency general and residencies in Korea, and presents a brief statement of the powers and duties of the incumbents. | 1022 |
| 364 | Same to same | Jan. 3 | Chinese students in Japanese schools. Incloses copy of regulations issued by the Japanese Government for controlling schools open to the Chinese, which, in view of the increasing number of students, the Japanese Government felt called upon to issue. Refers to certain provisions of the regulations which caused disturbance among the students until explained by the Japanese Government. | 1072 |
| 369 | Same to same | Jan. 9 | Mutual raising of the legations of the United States and Japan to embassies. Reports that the appointment of Viscount Aoki as Japanese ambassador to the United States was made Jan. 7 and gazetted this day. Gives record of new ambassador | 1005 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki | Jan. 10 | Famine in Japan. Incloses letter from Department of Agriculture, inclosing one from the Davenport Democrat relative to raising a subscription, and asks would such a subscription be accepted. | 999 | |
| 370 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Jan. 12 | Treaty and additional agreement between China and Japan. Incloses translation of and summarizes the provisions of treaty. States that certain protocols have been signed, but are kept secret. | 995 |
| Mr. Hioki to Mr. Bacon | Jan. 16 | Famine in Japan. States that outside contributions will be acceptable, but it is desired that the Japanese Government may nave the disposal of it. | 1000 | |
| 372 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Jan. 18 | American property in Port Arthur and Dalny. States that arrangements are being perfected to permit owners to visit both places and investigate, and that permission has been exceptionally granted to the agent of the American Trading Company to visit Port Arthur, but only as an ordinary traveler. Incloses memorandum relative to steps taken by the legation in the matter and note requesting permits for Messrs. Nielson, Friede, and Toritch, together with note from the foreign office announcing the early removal of restrictions. | 1075 |
| 373 | Same to same | Jan. 19 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Incloses note announcing the establishment of Japanese residencies in Korea and the closing of the legation and consulates on Feb. 1. | 1023 |
| 4 | Mr. Hioki to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Announces that the Japanese residency-general and residencies will be formally established in Korea on Feb. 1. | 1024 |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses translation of imperial ordinance establishing the residency-general and residencies in Korea. | 1024 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki | 1906. Jan. 31 | Exchange of prisoners of war. Quotes telegram of Jan. 30 from the American ambassador to Russia. | 1086 | |
| 384 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Feb. 1 | American property in Port Arthur and Dalny. States that owners of property will be allowed to to visit both places for the purpose of examining and disposing of property. Incloses regulations and copies of correspondence with the foreign office granting permits to Messrs. Nielson, Toritch, and Dunn, of the American Trading Company, and to Mr. Friede, in whose case some difficulty was experienced because he could not furnish the required list of property. | 1079 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki | Feb. 3 | Exchange of prisoners of war. Quotes telegram of Feb. 2 from the American ambassador to Russia, giving information concerning certain Japanese prisoners. | 1087 | |
| 10 | Mr. Hioki to Mr. Root | do | Resumption of diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia. Asks that the Russian Government be requested to grant temporary recognition of Mr. Motono as Japanese minister to Russia, pending the arrival of his credentials. | 1087 |
| 12 | Same to same | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Requests that the American ambassador at St. Petersburg be instructed to turn the Japanese legation over to Mr. Tano, the third secretary. | 1088 |
| 258 | Mr. Root to Mr. Hioki | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Informs him that instructions have been issued to the American ambassador at St. Petersburg as requested in his No. 12. | 1088 |
| 259 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Informs him that instructions have been issued to the American ambassador at St. Petersburg as requested in his No. 10. | 1089 |
| 260 | Same to same | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 10 and states that the American ambassador telegraphs that the Russian Government will not fail to recognize Mr. Motono upon his arrival at St. Petersburg and that it is entirely disposed to facilitate him in the exercise of his functions before the receipt of his official letters of credence. | 1089 |
| 389 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Feb. 13 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports speeches made by Marquis Ito, outlining Japan’s policy in Korea. Incloses newspaper articles. | 1027 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Famine in Japan. Directs him to draw on the Secretary of State for $10,000, and to pay the proceeds to the minister for foreign affairs as having been collected by the Red Cross, through the Christian Herald, for the relief of famine sufferers. The hope is expressed that it may be expended for food. | 1000 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Feb. 21 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Instructs him to inquire into alleged discrimination in favor of Japanese trade in Manchuria. Refers to representations made by American tobacco interests. | 170 | |
| 395 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Feb. 23 | Visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught to Japan. Reports the, to deliver the Order of the Garter to the Emperor, and also in regard to his visit to the American legation on Washington’s birthday. | 1022 |
| 399 | Same to same | Mar. 2 | Famine in Japan. Reports conversation with the minister for foreign affairs, who expressed gratification and appreciation of relief afforded. Makes suggestion as to form to be taken in future contributions. | 1001 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 8 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Directs him to inquire if the Japanese Government would acquiesce in the American representative at Seoul being styled “agent and consul-general,” thus following a usual precedent in the case of protected countries and facilitating business relations with the Japanese residents. | 1033 | |
| 19 | Mr. Hioki to Mr. Root | Mar. 13 | Exchange of prisoners of war. Expresses thanks for the services rendered by the American embassy at St. Petersburg and by Consul Smith. | 1087 |
| 412 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Mar. 15 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Acknowledges telegram of Feb. 25, and incloses copies of notes to foreign office, to which no reply has been received. Gives his reasons for policy of exclusion of foreigners. | 171 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 22 | Earthquake in Formosa. Directs him to express in fitting terms the sorrow and sympathy of the President and American people for the awful calamity in Formosa. | 1063 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. Mar. 24 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. States that the Japanese Government is unwilling to have consul-general at Seoul styled, in addition, “agent,” on the ground that under the agreement between Japan and Korea all diplomatic business concerning Korea is to be transacted at Tokyo, and the resident general will treat in regard to such foreign matters only as come within the scope of consular functions. | 1033 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Instructs him to bring to the attention of the Japanese Government the fact that reports indicate that the action of Japanese authorities in Manchuria seems to be so directed to the promotion of Japanese interests as to leave no opening for other foreign trade by the time the territory is evacuated. | 174 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Reports that he has been strongly urging Japanese Government to give real effect to their avowed open-door policy in Manchuria and that he hopes soon to report a definite answer to his notes. States that present obstruction undoubtedly due to obstruction by military branch of government. Representations are being made by British Government. | 174 | |
| 418 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of this date and incloses note to foreign office. | 174 |
| 419 | Same to same | do | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Incloses copy of notes exchanged with the foreign office relative to the addition of “agent” to the style of the American consul-general at Seoul. | 1034 |
| 420 | Same to same | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Incloses newspaper editorial favoring open-door policy and laying stress upon need of a united policy on the part of the United States, Great Britain, and Japan for the maintenance of Chinese integrity and the principle of the “open-door.” | 175 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Replies to telegram of 28th, and states that military exigencies do not justify situation that is rapidly developing in Manchuria, and will leave China, if continued, as the mere nominal sovereign of a territory where the material advantages shall have been appropriated by temporary occupants. | 177 | |
| 423 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Apr. 1 | Earthquake in Formosa. Incloses correspondence with foreign office expressing thanks for the President’s message of condolence. | 1063 |
| 21 | Mr. Hioki to Mr. Root | Apr. 3 | Reciprocal exemption of steamship inspection. Makes proposition for the consideration of the American Government. | 990 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Apr. 5 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Reports interview had with minister for foreign affairs, and assurances given by him. Minister stated that he would reply in writing within a few days to representations of the United States. | 177 | |
| 426 | Same to same | do | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Incloses bill relating to the judicature in Korea, and refers to certain provisions thereof. | 1035 |
| 427 | Same to same | do | Famine in Japan. Reports in regard to contributions made by the Christian Herald and the Red Cross. | 1001 |
| 428 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses report on famine conditions in northern Japan. | 1002 |
| 429 | Same to same | do | Purchase of railways by the Japanese Government. Reports relative to, and incloses copy of law. | 986 |
| 432 | Same to same | Apr. 9 | Customs tariff law of Japan. States that the law goes into effect on October 1, and that American interests generally express satisfaction. Reviews items affecting the trade of the United States. | 994 |
| 265 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki | Apr. 10 | Alleged violations of the Geneva and Hague conventions. Incloses dispatch from the American embassy at St. Petersburg inclosing answer of the Russian Government to the Japanese Government’s notes of July 20 and July 29, 1905. | 990 |
| 436 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | 1906 Apr. 11 | Diplomatic intervention in contentious matters. Incloses note from foreign office giving notice that the Japanese Government will not entertain diplomatic intervention in cases where a judicial remedy exists until that remedy has been exhausted, and a case justifying diplomatic intervention is presented. | 1071 |
| Same to same | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. States that he has received written reply from minister for foreign affairs confirming verbal assurances already given him, and emphasizing Japan’s earnest adherence to the open-door policy in Manchuria. | 178 | |
| 437 | Same to same | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from minister for foreign affairs, confirming verbal assurances reported in his telegram of the 5th. | 178 |
| Memorandum from the Japanese legation. | do | Same subject. Recites reasons which have prevented the admission of foreigners into Manchuria and points out that Japan has no thought of violating the principles of open door and equal opportunity for which it has been pledged. Names certain ports to which foreigners, and foreign consuls and vessels will be admitted in May and June. | 180 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Hioki | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum in reply to the memorandum left by in April 12. | 181 | |
| 440 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Reports visit of minister for foreign affairs to Manchuria. | 183 |
| 266 | Mr. Root to Mr. Hioki | Apr. 18 | Reciprocal exemption of steamship inspection. Quotes letter from the Department of Commerce and Labor setting forth that orders will be issued by that department as soon as orders have been issued by the Japanese authorities. | 991 |
| 182 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson | Apr. 20 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Incloses dispatch from the American consul-general at Newchwang submitting a report on the commercial exploitation of Manchuria and the withdrawal of the Japanese troops. | 183 |
| 183 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to his No. 412 and expresses gratification at his keen appreciation of importance of the situation created by the exclusive policy of the Japanese Government and states that he should advert to the similar exclusiveness which the Japanese are effecting in Korea. | 186 |
| 441 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Japanese press editorial inclosed, comments on. | 187 |
| 24 | Mr. Hioki to Mr. Root | do | Mutual raising of the legations of the United States and Japan to embassies. Reports arrival in Washington of Viscount Aoki, and asks that a day and hour be fixed for the presentation of his credentials. | 1006 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki | May 1 | Same subject. States that Viscount Aoki will be received by the President on the 3d instant at 2.30 o’clock. | 1006 | |
| 187 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson | May 3 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Commends conduct reported in Nos. 418. 420. and 425. | 188 |
| 446 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | do | Postbellum arrangements between the Japanese and Russian forces. Incloses translation of certain regulations governing a naval armistice arranged between the Japanese and Russian admirals last September, together with translation of the protocol of military armistice. | 1085 |
| 447 | Same to same | May 4 | Same subject. Incloses translation of memorandum relating to the crossing of the neutral zone between the Japanese and Russian forces in Manchuria; together with translation of the protocol of the procedure in withdrawing troops of the Japanese and the Russian armies from Manchuria and transferring the railways. | 1083 |
| 453 | Same to same | May 15 | Copyright convention. Incloses instrument of ratification. | 985 |
| Proclamation by the President. | May 17 | Same subject. Text of the copyright convention. | 983 | |
| 456 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | do | Famine in Japan. Reports in regard to further contributions. | 1004 |
| 463 | Same to same | 1906. May 24 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. States that at a council of statesmen held after the return of Marquis Saionji a more liberal policy was determined upon. Quotes outline published by Japanese press. | 190 |
| 4 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | May 27 | Mutual raising of the legations of the United States and Japan to embassies. Reports presentation of credentials as American ambassador to Japan, and incloses text of his remarks, and of the Emperor’s reply. | 1007 |
| 8 | Same to same | June 5 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Reports that another deputation of high Japanese officials will soon visit Manchuria. Incloses clippings in regard to the commercial and industrial policy of Japan in that country. | 192 |
| 11 | Same to same | June 15 | South Manchurian Railway Co. Incloses Imperial ordinance promulgating regulations for the organization of the, and comments on the provision that none but Japanese and Chinese will be admitted to the right of a shareholder. | 1017 |
| 16 | Same to same | June 16 | Famine in Japan. Incloses letter from the head officials of the town of Miharu expressing thanks of the people of that district for the relief afforded. | 1004 |
| 19 | Same to same | June 22 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Reports that Consul-General Jones will be allowed to proceed to Dalny in his personal capacity pending the issuance of his exequatur. | 198 |
| President Roosevelt to the Emperor of Japan (telegram). | June 25 | Opening of the cable between Japan and Guam. “I am glad to send Your Majesty, over the American cable, which has just been completed between Guam and Japan and thus unites our two countries across the Pacific, a message of sincere good will, and the assurance of the earnest wishes of the Government and people of the United States for the welfare and prosperity of Your Majesty and Your Majesty’s Empire.” | 1021 | |
| The Emperor of Japan to President Roosevelt. | June 26 | Famine in Japan. Expresses appreciation for work done in behalf of the famine sufferers. | 1005 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Opening of the cable between Japan and Guam. “I have just received with great interest and appreciation the kind message sent by you over the cable which has recently been laid between Guam and Japan and which will shortly be open to the public. I am highly gratified to know that the first telegram by this new line which united our two countries should convey to me the assurances of the friendly sentiments of the Government and people of the United States for myself and my people. I most cordially reciprocate your expressions of good will and good wishes.” | 1021 | |
| 23 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | July 6 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Incloses decrees relating to the organization, procedure, and nowers of Jananese courts in Korea. | 1036 |
| 24 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses newspaper clippings in regard to reported replacing of the Korean palace guards in Seoul by a force of constables largely consisting of Japanese under control of Japanese police adviser. | 1041 |
| 29 | Same to same | July 18 | Mining law of Korea. Incloses full text of law promulgated July 12, and quotes articles relative to the interests of foreigners. | 1046 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wright (telegram). | Aug. 1 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Acknowledges No. 17 and instructs him to inform the Japanese Government that the Government of the United States would regard with lively satisfaction the speedy establishment in Manchuria of custom-houses as the best effective refutation of the criticism and complaint now frequently made, and as giving proof of the intention of Japan. | 215 | |
| 37 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | Aug. 2 | Status of the Japanese secretary and interpreter to the American embassy. Inquires whether, under diplomatic instructions, the Japanese secretary of embassy is authorized to perform notarial acts. | 1064 |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1906. Aug. 9 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to inter-national trade. Acknowledges telegram of Aug 2 (1?) and reports that the minister for foreign affairs reiterated that Dalny would be openec Sept. 1, and stated that Japan had requested China to establish a custom-house there and at the same time to establish custom-houses covering importations into Manchuria from Vladivostok and Russia. Mr. Wright stated that he thought the United States would cooperate in urging China to that end. | 215 | |
| 42 | Same to same | do | Japanese administration of the Kwantung leased territory. Incloses copies of ordinances relating to the government-general of Kwantung. | 1050 |
| 45 | Same to same | Aug. 11 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Expresses his belief that the policy of equal opportunity for all nations in the trade and commerce of Manchuria is fixed and will be adhered to by Japan. Ascribes the small volume of business to the effects of the recent war. | 217 |
| 48 | Same to same | Aug. 18 | Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports that Russia has receded from her position and has agreed to apply to the Japanese Government for the recognition of Consul-General Plan-con at Seoul. Incloses newspaper clippings. | 1044 |
| Memorandum from the Japanese embassy. | Aug. 27 | Japanese administration of the Kwantung leased territory. States that Dalny will be opened as a free port to foreign and domestic commerce on Sept. 1. | 1059 | |
| 27 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wright | Aug. 31 | Status of the Japanese secretary and interpreter to the American embassy. States that the Japanese secretary of embassy is not a “secretary of legation” or a “consular officer” as contemplated by law, and can not perform notarial acts. | 1065 |
| 53 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | Sept. 1 | Japanese administration of the Kwantung leased territory. Reports the opening of Dalny as a free port, and states that the American consular officers at that port have been recognized. Incloses note from the foreign office. | 1060 |
| 55 | Same to same | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Incloses regulations for the control of residents and vessels. | 1060 |
| 31 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wright | Sept. 20 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Acknowledges No. 45 and states that the department entertains the confident hope that the good disposition evidenced by Japan will tend actively to the early adjustment of all commercial questions in Manchuria. | 223 |
| 61 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | Sept. 22 | Practice of medicine and dentistry in Japan. Incloses ordinances relating to the issuance of licenses. | 1068 |
| Proclamation by the President. | Sept. 26 | Supplementary convention for the extradition of criminals. Text of convention. | 1069 | |
| 32 | Mr. Adee to Ambassador Wright. | Sept. 27 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth and use of opium. (See No. 297, of this date, to Ambassador Reid.) | 361 |
| 35 | Same to same | Oct. 13 | Same subject. (See No. 315, of this date, to Ambassador Reid. | 362 |
| 76 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | Oct. 15 | South Manchurian Railway Co. Incloses revised copy of translation of the government order relating to the organization of the South Manchurian Railway Co. and the articles of incorporation. | 1009 |
| 82 | Same to same | Oct. 23 | Subordinate consular officers in Japan. States that the Japanese Government has decided to discontinue the issuance of certificates of recognition to subordinate consular officers. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office. | 1065 |
| 96 | Same to same | Nov. 8 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Reports interview with minister for foreign affairs, during which the minister promised to bring the matter to the attention of the privy council. | 363 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 10 | Recognition of the Cuban consul-general. Recognition refused by Japanese Government on the ground that Cuban interests are now represented by American consuls and that Cuba is under a government established by the United States. | 1019 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wright (telegram.) | 1906. Nov. 12 | Same subject. Mr. Root instructs Ambassador Wright to explain to the Japanese Government that the provisional government of Cuba exists under the Cuban constitution and that it is so established pending the election of a President; that a commission given a Cuban consul by Mr. Palma prior to Sept. 29, 1906, is still valid; that authority for American consuls to act for Cuba was asked in 1902 only, subject to their being displaced by regularly appointed Cuban consuls; and that this Government, which itself treats the independent foreign relations of the people of Cuba as unimpaired, hopes that a consul who had been lawfully commissioned by the President of Cuba may be recognized. | 1020 | |
| 60 | Viscount Aoki to Mr. Root | Nov. 22 | Reciprocal exemption of steamship inspection. Incloses ordinance exempting American vessels and asks for a similar exemption for Japanese vessels. | 991 |
| 47 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wright | Nov. 23 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Incloses copy of No. 683, Nov. 7, from Russia. | 227 |
| 17 | Mr. Bacon to Viscount Aoki. | do | Reciprocal exemption of steamship inspection. Informs him that his note has been referred to the Department of Commerce and Labor. | 992 |
| 101 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | do | Recognition of the Cuban consul-general. Reports that exequatur will be issued on the strength of department’s telegram of the 12th instant. | 1020 |
| 103 | Same to same | Nov. 24 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Reports willingness of Japan to join international investigation, provided the assurance of China’s bona fide cooperation be given. | 364 |
| 106 | Same to same | Nov. 26 | Reciprocal exemption of steamship inspection. Incloses translation of order as it appeared in the official gazette. | 992 |
| 18 | Mr. Root to Mr. Takahira | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from the Department of Commerce and Labor, stating that orders have been issued for the exemption of Japanese vessels. | 994 |
| Viscount Aoki to Mr. Root | Dec. 6 | The Second Peace Conference. Quotes reply of the minister for foreign affairs in answer to a note from the Russian minister at Tokyo on the subject of the proposed conference. | 1641 | |
| 112 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Root | Dec. 8 | Recognition of the Cuban consul-general. Incloses copy of memorandum received from the foreign office stating that orders have been issued for the recognition of the Cuban consul-general at Yokohama. | 1021 |
liberia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 159 | Mr. Lyon to Mr. Root | 1906. May 24 | Immigration joint resolution. Incloses text of joint resolution requiring all immigrants to take the oath of allegiance to Liberia immediately upon arrival and to remain five years in order to receive assistance and benefits. | 1090 |
| 165 | Same to same | June 13 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence and suggests that information as to extent of assistance to immigration by the Liberian Government be given wide publicity. | 1091 |
luxemburg.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 6 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Root | 1905. Dec. 15 | Death of Grand Duke Adolphe. Incloses note announcing the death of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Adolphe and the accession of the Grand Duke William to the throne of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. | 1093 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 171 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | 1906. Jan. 2 | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Incloses newspaper clipping reporting the deportation of 300 more Yaqui Indian prisoners. | 1134 |
| 97 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCreery | Feb. 6 | Bonds issued by the Mexican Empire. Incloses for inquiry and report letter, with inclosures, from Mr. G. T. Moeskes, who wishes to know if bonds issued by the Mexican Empire in 1864 are redeemable by the Mexican treasury. | 1125 |
| 228 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | Mar. 3 | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Incloses official reports published in El Diario Oficial setting forth that the death of Albert W. Sayles was not due to any want of assistance or protection from the Mexican authorities, and that the father of M. A. Call said that he was convinced that no blame attached to the authorities of Sonora for the murder of his son. | 1134 |
| 2 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | Mar. 9 | Official reception of Ambassador Thompson. Gives full account of ceremonies on the occasion | of the presentation of his credentials. | 1131 |
| 103 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCreery | Mar. 10 | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Instructs him to ascertain whether the order of the Mexican Government directing that for the present no application by an alien for a mining claim be admitted, which this Government thinks is objectionable in its present form, is authentic. | 1140 |
| 3 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | Mar. 12 | Same subject. Reports conversation with President Diaz in regard to measures taken by the Mexican Government for the suppression of disorders and in regard to the failure of foreigners traveling in the Indian country to provide themselves with a military escort, though the escort may be had for the mere asking. | 1141 |
| 13 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Reports further in regard to the exclusion of aliens from mining concessions in the disturbed districts of Sonora and Lower California. Incloses copies of orders issued. | 1142 |
| Mr. Baconto Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Apr. 9 | Same subject. “Your No. 13. Gist of instruction No. 103 should be made known to minister foreign affairs in course of conversation at some convenient opportunity.” | 1144 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Apr. 10 | Same subject. “Your telegram of yesterday. Minister for foreign affairs says conditions in Yaqui country considered much improved, but still unsafe for travelers without military escort; says Mexican Government doing best to make the Indian districts safe for all; also says military escort will on application be given all now located in the districts and to others on request, so far as is possible with available forces. There are now no restrictions of any character on those desiring to enter the Indian country except that of prudence. Please see inclosure 10, my No. 13.” | 1144 | |
| 21 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports interview with minister for foreign affairs and amplifies telegram of this date. | 1145 |
| 12 | Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Incloses for a report inquiry of Apr. 5, from H. L. Clarke, regarding measures taken by the Mexican Government to suppress or control the lawlessness of the Yaqui Indians and to furnish escorts to persons asking for them. | 1145 |
| 35 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | May 2 | Same subject. Replies to inquiry transmitted with instruction No. 12. | 1145 |
| 26 | Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson | May 9 | Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels. Incloses letter from the Department of Agriculture in regard to refusal of Mexican authorities to recognize American federal meat-inspection labels and directs him to take the matter up with the Mexican Government with a view to having the labels recognized. | 1117 |
| 54 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | May 17 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note to minister of foreign affairs bringing the matter to the attention of the Mexican Government. | 1117 |
| 30 | Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson | do | Bonds issued by the Mexican Empire. Incloses letter from Mr. G. T. Moeskes inclosing copy of correspondence which he has had with the Mexican treasury on the subject. | 1126 |
| 32 | Same to same | 1906. May 18 | Convention for the arbitration of pecuniary claims, signed at Mexico City in 1902. Refers to article 5 of the convention and asks whether any governments other than Guatemala, Salvador, Peru, Honduras, Mexico, and the United States have notified the Government of Mexico of their ratification of the convention or informed that Government of any reason why they have not done so. | 1115 |
| 56 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | May 19 | Assistance rendered by the United States squadron in an epidemic of diphtheria at Magdalena. Incloses copy of note from the foreign office expressing thanks, together with copy of reply thereto. | 1123 |
| 36 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson | May 23 | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Incloses letter from Mr. C. W. Burket. | 1146 |
| 37 | Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson | May 24 | Transit of merchandise from port to port of the United States through Mexico. Incloses, with a view to securing the consent of the Mexican Government, draft of regulations in Treasury Department’s letter of May 16. | 1107 |
| 67 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | May 25 | Bonds issued by the Mexican Empire. Requests further information on the subject and states that as a rule the Imperial debt is not recognized by the Republic. | 1126 |
| 74 | Same to same | May 31 | Convention for the arbitration of pecuniary claims signed at Mexico City in 1902. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs saying that since the ratification by the United States and by Mexico no other country has communicated its ratification of the convention nor has any reason been given for not doing so. | 1116 |
| 76 | Same to same | do | Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels. Incloses note from the minister of foreign affairs stating that the matter has been referred to the Mexican treasury department. | 1118 |
| 40 | Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson. | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Refers to his No. 35 and incloses letter of May 24 from H. L. Clarke, making specific inquiries about protection afforded by the Mexican Government. | 1146 | |
| 80 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root. | June 6 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 36 and reports further in regard to the measures taken by Mexico for the suppression of Indian depredations. | 1147 |
| 159 | Mr. Davalos to Mr. Root | June 11 | Kidnaping of Antonio Martinez. Refers to the extradition of Antonio Felix, charged with the kidnaping of Martinez for surrender to American authorities for trial, and asks that the trial be dismissed and the prisoner be returned to Mexican territory. | 1121 |
| 78 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Davalos | June 22 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 159, cites precedents in the Supreme Court and United States courts to the effect that the fact that the prisoner was improperly brought within the jurisdiction of the States was not a bar to prosecution for offenses, and states further that the trial is before the courts of the State of California, which are independent of the Federal Executive. For these reasons his request for the surrender of Martinez can not be complied with. | 1121 |
| 111 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root | July 3 | Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels. Incloses note from foreign office stating that the matter, being one of public health, has been referred to minister of government. | 1118 |
| 119 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon | July 10 | Sanitary convention of 1905. Incloses note from foreign office stating that it is the opinion of the Mexican Government that each signatory power send notice of its adhesion to the Government of the United States, which would in turn notify all the other powers. | 1127 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | July 11 | War in Central America and mediation of the United States and Mexico. Quotes the recent correspondence with Guatemala and Salvador and adds that the Government of the United States is most anxious to do everything possible to preserve peace, but this is evidently impossible without active cooperation of Mexican Government. Directs him to say to President Diaz that the President earnestly wishing to help in avoiding war in Central America, desires to rely largely upon the advice of President Diaz. In response to Minister Merry’s suggestion the Marblehead has been ordered to proceed to coast of Salvador. | 836 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. July 12 | Same subject. Reports that the President says he will join in doing anything our President may desire to do in Salvador matter and to-morrow will send a telegram to Salvadorean President saying he thinks neutrality should be maintained, putting his telegram in strong terms. Suggests that our President send telegram along same lines. Object in holding his telegram until to-morrow is that both may reach destination about the same time. Adds that should our President care to suggest any specific action he thinks President Diaz would act on it. | 836 | |
| 121 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon | do | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Refers to various dispatches from the embassy showing that Americans who fell victims to the Indians had failed to apply for or refused the escort of Mexican soldiers. States that it would seem inexpedient to again take up the matter with the Mexican Government. | 1148 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | July 13 | War in Central America and mediation of the United States and Mexico. Informs Mr. Thompson that the President is gratified at the cordial assurance of the cooperation of the President of Mexico toward the maintenance of peace in Central America, and for his own part is desirous to back the President of Mexico in what he may do to that end. Also informs him of the sending of the telegrams of this date to the President of Salvador and the President of Guatemala. | 838 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 18 | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. States that President Diaz solicits the cooperation of the Government of the United States in preventing the sale of arms and ammunition to the Indians on American territory and their smuggling across the border. Suggests patrol of the Sonora frontier, as Mexico is now doing to the best of her ability. | 1149 | |
| Same to Same (telegram) | July 19 | War in Central America and mediation of the United States and Mexico. Quotes telegrams addressed to the President of Mexico by the Presidents of Guatemala and Salvador. | 846 | |
| Same to Same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Quotes telegrams exchanged between the President of Guatemala and Salvador and the President of Mexico, and also telegram from the President of Mexico to the Mexican minister to Guatemala. | 847 | |
| 71 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. | July 20 | Sanitary convention of 1905. Acknowledges No. 119 and states that the procedure outlined therein is satisfactory to this Government. | 1128 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 21 | War in Central America and mediation of the United States and Mexico. Expresses President’s gratification at outcome of peace negotiations on Marblehead and directs him to express to President Diaz the President’s high appreciation of his cooperation and hopes that a better understanding and closer friendship may exist between all the nations of Central America. | 849 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Refers to his tele-of the 18th and states that the President is “Deeply concerned that such an infamous practice as the sale and smuggling of arms and ammunition to the hostile Yaqui Indians should exist. He is taking every step within his power to stop it.” | 1149 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 22 | Same subject. “Governor of Arizona replies promptly that he has issued proclamations which will be at once published through border counties.” | 1149 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 23 | Same subject. “President Diaz is deeply appreciative for the early action in Sonora frontier gun and ammunition matter and cordially thanks President Roosevelt for this and his expressed sentiments on the subject.” | 1150 | |
| 74 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. | July 24 | Alleged antiforeign agitation in Mexico. Instructs him to invite the attention of the Mexican Government to the reported movement for the expulsion of foreign workmen. | 1124 |
| 130 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon. | do | Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Reports substance of conversation had with President Diaz concerning the sale of arms and ammunition to the Yaqui Indians. | 1150 |
| 80 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson | 1906. July 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 121 and concur in the views expressed therein. | 1151 |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 31 | Alleged antiforeign agitation in Mexico. Report that President Diaz assures him that he is unable to find cause for any of the alarming interview and statements reported to have been given out by Americans returning to the United State from Mexico. Adds that Mexican Government because of the alarming stories put in circulation is, however, vigilant to the last degree, and should disturbances develop the offenders will be dealt with as their cases may merit. | 1125 | |
| 167 | Same to same | Aug. 20 | Removal of the bodies of deceased Americans from Mexico. Reports that the whole matter is governed by state laws and regulations and that the Federal Government would be powerless to bring about a uniform regulation. Refers to some of the regulations, costs, etc. | 1114 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Seizure of American fishing vessels. Quotes telegram received from the Gulf Fisheries Co. in regard to the seizure of their schooner Hatteras by the Mexican gunboat Aroclas and directs him to make an investigation and report. | 1094 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | Sept. 13 | Same subject. “Yours 12th, relative to American schooner Hatteras, second paragraph, article 5, of Mexican law, issued Dec. 18, 1902, provides a maritime belt of 20 kilometers in which vessels of all nationalities can be inspected by Mexican men-of-war or coast patrol vessels. If the department thinks this law should be questioned, will you kindly give further instructions?” | 1094 | |
| 220 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Adee | Sept. 20 | Same subject. Reports in regard to the seizure of the Aloha and the preliminary proceedings relating thereto. | 1094 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Sept. 21 | Same subject. Quotes telegram from Gulf Fisheries Co. regarding report that orders have been issued to seize vessels under any and all conditions of weather if within the 3-mile limit. Directs him to investigate and report. | 1095 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Sept. 27 | Same subject. “Your message 21st instant with quotation. The Mexican authorities have issued no such instructions as this quotation indicates. Their patrol vessels have instructions to take into custody within the 3-mile limit only such vessels as are fishing or known to have been fishing within this limit.” | 1096 | |
| 233 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Adee | do | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of this date and incloses correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs in regard to the seizure of vessels within the 2-mile limit. | 1096 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Sept. 28 | Same subject. Refers to his telegram relating to to the seizure of the Hatteras and directs him to forward copy of paragraph 2, article 5, of the Mexican law of Dec. 18, 1902. | 1097 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Quotes article 5, paragraph 2, as follows: “The inspection and jurisdiction of the federal authorities may extend into the sea for fiscal purposes up to a distance of 20 kilometers, measured from the line marked by low tide on the coasts of the Republic.” | 1098 | |
| 272 | Same to same | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Reports in regard to the release of the Aloha and incloses correspondence. | 1099 |
| 313 | Same to same | Nov. 15 | Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels. Incloses note from foreign office together with communication from department of government stating that the Mexican Government will accept the regular official certificates viséed by the Mexican consul. | 1119 |
| 320 | Same to same | Nov. 20 | Transit of merchandise from port to port of the United States through Mexico. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office, setting forth that the proposal in No. 37 will be accepted on condition of reciprocity. | 1109 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Communicates inquiry of the minister of finance as to whether the United States is disposed to enter into a form of convention. | 1111 | |
| 338 | Same to same | Dec. 4 | Seizure of American fishing vessels. Reports that the Aloha is at Veracruz awaiting such action on the part of her owners as Mexican law requires before she can be returned to them. Also reports steps taken in the matter of appraisement of the other three vessels. Incloses correspondence with foreign office. | 1103 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | 1906. Dec. 8 | Transit of merchandise from port to port of the United States through Mexico. “Referring your telegram 30th November, Treasury Department states merchandise may now be shipped duty free through United States from port to port in Mexico under sec. 3005, Revised Statutes, as amended by act of May 21, 1900, and regulations similar to those proposed under sec. 3005 for goods from port to port in United States through Mexico.” | 1111 | |
| 167 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Refers to telegram of 8th instant and incloses Treasury Department letter of the 12th instant, expressing views concerning the pending arrangement. | 1111 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Instructs him not to commit the United States to acceptance of proposed arrangement, repeats substance of Treasury Department letter of the 12th instant, and refers to instruction No. 167. | 1112 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Quotes note from the minister of finance in regard to the right or privilege of the Mexican Government of sending inspectors to supervise the transit of merchandise. | 1113 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson. | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 167 and incloses letter of the 15th instant from the Treasury Department relative to the publication of regulations. | 1113 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of the 18th and informs him that the Treasury Department states: “Transshipment of goods in transit from port to port in Mexico through United States may be supervised by Mexican inspectors under conditions similar to those for goods coming from port to port in the United States through Mexico.” | 1114 | |
| 395 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root. | 1907. Jan. 16 | Seizure of American fishing vessels. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office concerning the delivery of the Silas Stearns, Lizzie B. Adams, and D. L. Trafton, to the persons authorized by the companies to receive them. | 1104 |
| Proclamation by the President. | do | Convention between the United States and Mexico providing for the equitable distribution of the waters of the Rio Grande for irrigation purposes. Text. | 1128 |
montenegro.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 30 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Root | 1906. Apr. 4 | Emigration to the United States. Communicates inquiry of the minister for foreign affairs as to whether or not this Government is disposed to prohibit, upon a request from the Montenegrin Government, admission to the United States of any Montenegrins presenting themselves without passports, regularly viséed for the purpose of immigration to America. States that he has replied that in his opinion this Government would not be willing to comply with the request. | 1152 |
| 11 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Jackson | May 3 | Same subject. Approves reply as communicated in No. 30 and adds that the administrative officers of the United States may exclude only the classes of persons whose entry is prohibited by law. | 1152 |
morocco.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 87 | Mr. Gummere to Mr. Root | 1906. May 21 | Right of American owners of vessels purchased abroad to fly the flag of the United States. Reports in regard to the boarding of the steamship Manolita, flying an American flag, by natives of the Riff coast, who carried away three Moorish passengers and their effects. | 1157 |
| 88 | Same to same | May 22 | Same subject. Reports that the Manolita is under strong suspicion of carrying contraband. Incloses letter from minister of foreign affairs and asks instructions in regard to the withdrawal of license to fly the American flag. | 1158 |
| 90 | Same to same | 1906. May 31 | Murder of a French citizen at Tangier. Transmits report. | 1160 |
| 91 | Same to same | June 9 | Same subject. Reports arrival of French cruisers at Tangier. | 1160 |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 22 | Algeciras conference. States that the Italian minister announces the ratification by the Sultan of the general act, without reservation, on the 18th instant. | 1495 | |
| 42 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Gummere. | June 23 | Right of American owners of vessels purchased abroad to fly the flag of the United States. Informs him that it is believed that no right to cancel the consular registration of the vessel exists, because the owner of the Manolita has been engaged in smuggling or has committed any other crime, but that if it should appear that the boat is not a bona fide American vessel the right to cancel the consular registration and withdraw American protection exists. | 1159 |
| 103 | Mr. Philip to Mr. Root | July 4 | Murder of a French citizen at Tangier. Reports that the Moorish Government has given entire acquiescence to the demands of France. Gives list of demands and adds that it may prove impossible to arrest and punish the assassins, as promised. | 1160 |
| Mr. Gummere to Mr. Root | Sept. 6 | Extradition of Paul Stensland from Morocco. Transmits full report in regard to the detection, arrest, and detention of Stensland. | 1161 | |
| 47 | Mr. Philip to Mr. Bacon | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Reports the departure of Stensland for the United States. | 1164 |
| 1 | Mr. Gummere to Mr. Root | Sept. 29 | Mission of Minister Gummere to Fez. Transmits full report of his mission to Fez, and incloses copy of his remarks and the Sultan’s reply thereto. | 1153 |
| 60 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Gummere. | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Acknowledges with gratification his No. 1, and expresses appreciation of sentiments conveyed therein. | 1156 |
netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 49 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Root | 1905. Dec. 12 | Imprisonment for debt. Incloses copies of articles of the law of the Netherlands relating to the arrest and imprisonment for debt of residents and aliens. | 1173 |
| Mr. Van Swinderen to Mr. Root. | 1906. Jan. 3 | Insane Americans confined in foreign asylums. States that Wybrand Feddema, an American citizen, is confined in a public insane asylum in the Netherlands and asks that his expenses be paid by this Government or that he be brought back to the United States. | 1170 | |
| 61 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Root | Jan. 23 | Fictitious estates in Holland. Refers to previous correspondence and suggests that in view of the numerous applications received in regard to the so-called “Metzger estate,” that the public be warned against probable imposition. | 1171 |
| 66 | Mr. Root to Mr. Van Swinderen. | Feb. 12 | Insane Americans confined in foreign asylums. Informs him that there is no provision of law, either for the maintenance of Feddema or for his return to the United States and states that his note has, however, been forwarded to the governor of New York for consideration. Incloses copy of the governor’s reply stating that several natives of Holland, not American citizens, are confined in asylums in New York. Proposes an arrangement for the reciprocal exchange of patients. | 1170 |
| 66 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Root | Feb. 20 | Ratification of arbitration treaty between the Netherlands and Portugal. Incloses copy of law ratifying and embodying the treaty. | 1178 |
| 69 | Same to same | Mar. 10 | Arbitration treaty between the Netherlands and Denmark. Reports that ratifications were exchanged at The Hague on Mar. 8. | 1178 |
| 173 | Mr. Van Swinderen to Mr. Root. | Mar. 30 | Citizenship of persons born in the United States of naturalized parents. Inquiries as to the citizenship of H. R. J. C. Van Hall, who was born at Helena, Mont., July 16, 1887, and who has been a resident of Holland since 1891. | 1179 |
| 72 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Van Swinderen. | Apr. 5 | Same subject. States that there is no law or executive authority to determine when or how citizenship of the United States is lost, and that Van Hall’s right to change his nationality will not mature until he becomes of age. | 1180 |
| Mr. Van Swinderen to Mr. Root (memorandum). | 1906. Apr. 13 | The Second Peace Conference. States that the Government of the Netherlands is quite ready to receive the delegates the latter part of September, but suggests that, for physical reasons, the spring season would perhaps be more suitable. | 1634 | |
| 258 | Same to same | May 4 | Insane Americans confined in foreign asylums. Acknowledges No. 68 and states that his Government withdraws the proposition submitted in his note of Jan. 3. | 1171 |
| 87 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Root | June 12 | The Second Peace Conference. Incloses translation of bill whereby the Netherlands Government seeks the sanction of the legislature to the conclusion of treaties which will facilitate the admission to the second conference of such powers as were not represented at the first conference. | 1637 |
| 102 | Same to same | July 24 | Ratification of extradition treaty between the Netherlands and Greece. Reports the exchange of ratifications at Athens on July 20. | 1178 |
| 116 | Mr. Boutell to Mr. Root | Sept. 15 | Consular convention of 1855. Reports the certificate of appointment of Mr. Schild, American consular agent at Padang, was sent directly to him; that the Dutch Government claims that under the treaty of 1855 the recognition of subordinate consular officers in Dutch colonies must be granted by the governor of the colony, and that there is doubt as to the treaty of 1855 between the United States and the Netherlands having been superseded by the treaty of 1878. | 1165 |
| 43 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Boutell | Sept. 26 | Emigration agents of South Carolina in Europe. Instructs him to facilitate the mission of George E. C. Bahncke, emigration agent. | 68 |
| 46 | Mr. Root to Mr. Boutell | Oct. 19 | Consular convention of 1855. States that the department concurs in the opinion reported in No. 116, that the consular convention of 1855 is still in force and that it will be governed thereby. | 1167 |
| 143 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Root | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Reports that the Netherlands Government claims, under article 7 of the convention of 1855, that vice-consuls in the colonies do not require an exequatur from the Netherlands Government. | 1168 |
| 51 | Mr. Root to Mr. Hill | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Informs him that the department agrees with the position assumed by the Netherlands Government as reported in No. 143. | 1169 |
nicaragua, costa rica, and salvador.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 1119 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Root | 1905. Dec. 21 | Immigration law of Costa Rica. Reports the case of two Syrian-American merchants of New Orleans, who were permitted to land at Limon to await steamship connection only after representations by the legation and on the personal guarantee of the consul. Suggests that some arrangement be made by which traveling Syrians may be permitted to land in Costa Rica while in transit to other countries. | 1186 |
| 683 | Same to same (telegram) | 1906. Jan. 16 | Same subject. Requests copies of the Costa Rican 1187 immigration law of Nov. 24, last. | 1187 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 27 | Rights of American citizens in disputed territory. 1184 Refers to the concessions of the American Banana Company in the Sixola Territory which is in dispute between Costa Rica and Panama and instructs him to notify the Costa Rican Government that while this Government concedes the right of the disputants to make provisional agreement respecting the administration of the territory, pending the definite settlements of its ownership, it does not concede the power of the Provisional Administrator to execute judgments in the capacity of sovereign until the sovereignty of the territory is adjudicated and the courts of the sovereign have passed on the matters involved; nor does it concede the right of either to prejudice the ultimate rights of American citizens, all of said rights being strictly reserved. (Same mutatis mutandis to Panama.) | 1184 | |
| 1132 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Root | 1906. Jan. 30 | Immigration law of Costa Rica. Incloses translation of Costa Rican laws referred to in No. 683 and repeats suggestion that some arrangement be made granting all American citizens with passports the right of transit. | 1187 |
| 56 | Mr. Root to Mr. Calvo | Feb. 8 | Rights of American citizens in disputed territory. Communicates substance of telegram sent to the American ministers to Costa Rica and Panama on Jan. 27. | 1185 |
| 1152 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Root | Apr. 4 | Election of the President of Costa Rica. Reports the election of Senor Cleto Gonzales Viquez as President of Costa Rico. | 1186 |
| Mr. Bailey to Mr. Root (telegram). | May 9 | Assassination of the Nicaraguan minister of foreign affairs. Reports the assassination of the minister of foreign affairs. | 1183 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Bailey (telegram). | May 10 | Same subject. Directs him to express this Government’s sympathy. | 1184 | |
| 1173 | Mr. Bailey to Mr. Bacon | July 5 | Same subject. Incloses translation of the Nicaraguan Government’s acknowledgment of the department’s message of condolence. | 1184 |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 6 | War in Central America and mediation of the United States and Mexico. Reports that he has commenced arrangement to secure peace between the Government of Salvador and Guatemalan Government. Says he will advise by cable progress of the negotiations. | 835 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 10 | Same subject. Reports that all efforts for peace are useless. Salvadorean general commanding forced fight on Guatemala territory; civil authorities favored peace. Suggests war vessel on the coast. Declaration of war not vet made. | 835 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | July 11 | Same subject. Acknowledges the receipt of Mr. Merry’s telegram of the 10th and directs him to continue to use his good offices to prevent war if possible. Informs Mr. Merry that a cablegram has been sent to Ambassador Thompson and hopes for the cooperation and moral support of the Government of Mexico. States that the Marblehead has been ordered to go to the coast of Salvador and communicate with Mr. Merry. Directs Mr. Merry to exercise great care so as not to encroach upon the sovereign rights in any way. | 835 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. Reports that Regalado, former President of Salvador, commanding Salvadorean army in Guatemala, killed fighting, and that the result is uncertain in Salvador and Guatemala, but tending toward peace. Acknowledges cable of the 11th. | 836 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 13 | Same subject. Reports Guatemala invading and fighting Honduras and Salvador. Guatemala apparently retarding and Salvador anxious for peace. Asks to have Marblehead sent to Acajutla; says no other vessel necessary at present. | 836 | |
| President Roosevelt to President Escalon (telegram). | do | Same subject. Appeals to Salvador to take immediate steps toward settling questions pending with Guatemala, either by agreement to arbitrate or by direct negotiations for a definite agreement between the two countries. Offers use of the American ship of war Marblehead as a neutral place where representatives of Guatemala and Salvador may meet to consider terms of agreement, an armistice between the contestants being meanwhile effected. States that he is telegraphing in the same sense to the President of Guatemala and that his action has the full concurrence of the President of Mexico. | 837 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram the President to-day sent to the President of Salvador and to the President of Guatemala. Instructs him to use best endeavors with the Government of Salvador to the same end. | 838 | |
| President Escalon to President Roosevelt (telegram) | July 14 | Same subject. Accepts proposition submitted in telegram of 13th and suggests that the minister of the United States to Guatemala and Salvador and the Mexican minister to Central America take part in the conference. | 839 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs Mr. Merry that Guatemala accepts proposal of peace in principle, but requires assurances. Directs Mr. Merry to ascertain if Salvador will give President of the United States a satisfactory pledge that Salvador will agree to disarm and negotiate if like pledge is given by Guatemala. | 840 | |
| Mr. Bailey to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. July 14 | Same subject. Reports that the Costa Rican minister for foreign affairs has requested him to inform Mr. Root that his Government desires to offer its good offices, conjointly with the Government of the United States, in favor of peace in Central America, by delegating authority to our minister in Salvador or sending representative to confer and act with him. | 840 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bailey (telegram). | July 15 | Same subject. States that he is much gratified at Costa Rica’s good disposition toward peace in Central America; also that both Guatemala and Salvador have accepted the proposal of the President to negotiate, suspending their hostilities meanwhile. Mr. Merry has been advised and is cooperating with Mr. Combs to bring about agreement as to details. Directs Mr. Bailey to inform Mr. Merry of the friendly attitude of Costa Rica. | 840 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that the Government of Salvador will accept the same terms as the Guatemalan Government for armistice retirement and disarmament of troops, and that the Government of Honduras desires to join the Government of Salvador in negotiating the same terms. Adds that the Marblehead is expected to-morrow, and requests instructions for the above-mentioned programme. | 841 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs Mr. Merry that telegrams of acceptance have been received from the President of Guatemala and the President of Salvador, and that it now only remains to bring the parties together, and that it is the President’s wish that Mr. Merry, Mr. Combs, and the Mexican minister to Central America may act in unison in every way toward a successful negotiation, and all three will attend on the Marblehead. | 841 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 17 | Same subject. Reports that arrangement of armistice for Wednesday—to-morrow morning—is made and that the Marblehead is expected to arrive at San Jose de Guatemala from Acajutla Thursday morning to receive all commissioners. Inquires whether he shall represent Costa Rica and Nicaragua, as requested, Combs being absent, Brown to substitute. | 844 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | do | Same subject. Congratulates Mr. Merry and all concerned on the armistice arranged for Wednesday and instructs him as to the attitude to be assumed at the conference. | 844 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 18 | Same subject. States that the instructions in Mr. Bacon’s telegram of the 17th have been carefully noted, and that the Nicaraguan Government has appointed a native representative. Also states that his representation of Costa Rica is pro forma, and that he will telegraph from San Jose and Guatemala on conclusion. | 845 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him as to the scope of negotiations which must be made only between the actual belligerents and confined to the terms of the President’s message to Salvador and Guatemala, with the addition of Honduras, which is now one of the belligerents in alliance with Salvador. States that the American and Mexican ministers are to attend in a purely friendly and advisory capacity. | 845 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 20 | Same subject. Remarks that Nicaraguan and Costa Rican representation is entirely complimentary, without votes or influence. Nicaragua was invited by Salvador without advising Mr. Merry. The belligerents are fully controlling the discussion, in accordance with the President’s message. Conference results in a treaty of peace, as has been duly advised in joint telegram with Minister Combs. | 848 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | July 21 | Same subject. States that the President has received a cablegram expressing congratulations and thanks of the delegates of the peace conference, and wishes him to express to the delegates his sincere thanks and congratulations upon the outcome of their efforts. The President expresses hope that the treaty will lead to a better understanding and continued friendship among the peoples of Central America, to which end he pledges his earnest and friendly cooperation in full reliance upon the continued support of President Diaz, to whom the success of this negotiation is largely due. | 849 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. July 22 | Same subject. States that he has received a telegram from the President of Honduras requesting him to present to the President of the United States the gratitude of the Government and people of Honduras for his friendly and efficient mediation in obtaining peace between Guatemala, Salvador, and Honduras. | 849 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (telegram). | July 24 | Same subject. Informs Mr. Merry that the President has received with much gratification his messages from the President and people of Honduras, and that it has been a great pleasure to him to offer his friendly mediation and that keener satisfaction can be felt by no one at the successful outcome of the conference, bringing an honorable, and, as he hopes, a lasting peace to the people of Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, in whose welfare he feels the deepest interest. | 850 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Adee | July 28 | Same subject. Incloses note from the minister of foreign affairs of Salvador, transmitting communication which has been addressed to Guatemala and Honduras accepting the Marblehead peace conference. States that the military forces of the Republic, except the 3,000 men fixed by law as the peace establishment, have disbanded and returned to their homes. | 853 | |
| 1180 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Root | Aug. 18 | Same subject. States that invitation has been issued by Costa Rica to Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador to hold the meeting of peace commissioners in San Jose on September 15. Salvador has already accepted. | 854 |
| 1186 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Bacon | Sept. 8 | Same subject. States that Nicaragua will not be represented at the peace conference. | 855 |
| 5 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wallace | Oct. 6 | Treaties between Great Britain and Nicaragua. Directs him to furnish the department with a full text of the treaties between Great Britain and Nicaragua relative to the Mosquito reservation and the abolishment of the free port of San Juan del Norte. | 1181 |
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Root | Oct. 27 | War in Central America and mediation of the United States and Mexico. Incloses texts of the several treaties, conventions, and protocols signed at San Jose. | 856 | |
| 13 | Mr. Olivares to Mr. Bacon | Nov. 15 | Treaties between Great Britain and Nicaragua. Incloses translation of treaties requested in No. 5. | 1181 |
norway.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Hauge to Mr. Root | 1906. May 5 | Coronation of the King. States that the coronation will take place June 22 next. | 1189 | |
| 11 | Mr. Root to Mr. Hauge | June 1 | Same subject. Announces the appointment of Mr. Charles H. Graves as special ambassador to represent this Government at the ceremonies attending the coronation. | 1189 |
| 44 | Mr. Root to Mr. Graves | do | Same subject. Incloses commission as special ambassador, together with ceremonial letters. | 1190 |
| 13 | Mr. Root to Mr. Hauge | June 7 | Same subject. Informs him of the selection of Maj. Wm. W. Gibson, U. S. Army, and Lieut. Commander John H. Gibbons, U. S. Navy, as military and naval assistants, respectively. | 1189 |
| 46 | Mr. Root to Mr. Graves | June 11 | Same subject. Incloses certificate of appointment for delivery to the military and naval assistants. | 1190 |
| 63 | Mr. Graves to Mr. Root | June 13 | Same subject. Reports that departure for Trondhjem will be made on June 19. | 1191 |
| 65 | Same to same | July 2 | Same subject. Makes report on his mission as special ambassador. | 1191 |
| 15 | Mr. Root to Mr. Peirce | Oct. 9 | Emigration agents of South Carolina in Europe. Instructs him to facilitate mission of Messrs. Geo. E. C. Bahncke and S. Davidsee, agents. | 69 |
| 37 | Mr. Peirce to Mr. Root | Dec. 12 | Award of the Nobel peace prize to President Roosevelt. Makes full report. | 1191 |
panama.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Sands (telegram). | 1906. Jan. 27 | Rights of American citizens in disputed territory. (See under Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Salvador, same date.) | 1184 | |
| 31 | Mr. Root to Mr. Sands | Feb. 26 | Treaty right of the United States to maintain public peace and order in Panama. Incloses copy of a letter to the Secretary of War in regard to the right of the United States provided for in the constitution of Panama and stipulated in the treaty of Nov. 18, 1903. | 1203 |
| 37 | Mr. Root to Mr. Magoon | Apr. 16 | Rights of American citizens in disputed territory. Confirms and explains telegram of Mar. 19 in regard to the concessions of the American Banana Company, by drawing the distinction between the powers and duty of a de facto and de jure government based on the assumption that in spite of the Loubet award Panama has agreed to leave to Costa Rica the jurisdiction of the disputed territory until the signing of a final treaty. This does not prejudge the rights of other American companies interested in these concessions. | 1201 |
| Mr. Magoon to Mr. Guardia | May 9 | Treaty right of the United States to maintain public peace and order in Panama. Transmits copy of letter addressed to him by the Secretary of War. | 1206 | |
| 12 | Mr. de Obaldia to Mr. Root | May 12 | Same subject. Expresses thanks of his Government for the letters written by the Secretary of State to the Secretary of War. | 1207 |
| 28 | Same to same | June 4 | Visit of Secretary Root. Incloses letter of invitation from the minister of foreign affairs. | 1197 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. de Obaldia | June 7 | Same subject. Accepts invitation transmitted in note of the 4th instant. | 1197 | |
| 179 | Mr. Shanklin to Mr. Bacon | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Reports ceremonies attending the visit and transmits ponies of speeches. | 1198 |
| 7 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Root | Nov. 20 | Visit of President Roosevelt. Transmits full report, together with programme of ceremonies and texts of speeches. | 1194 |
persia.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. Jan. 8 | Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree. Reports that the Persian Government has ordered an expedition 1,500 strong to recapture the Kurd accomplices. States that he has declined request of missionaries to make terms with the tribe through the British consul-general, independent of Persian authorities. Believes that force is the only effective measure and that the expedition will have a good effect. | 1208 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Approves refusal to initiate direct negotiations with Kurd accomplices. | 1208 | |
| 126 | Mr. Pearson to Mr. Root | Jan. 19 | Same subject. States that time agreed upon for the capture and punishment of accomplices will expire Mar. 9; quotes part of the agreement; reviews correspondence as to this particular point and asks instruction as to whether the money indemnity shall be accepted in lieu of punishment, and if not, what action shall be taken by the legation. | 1208 |
| Gen. Morteza to Mr. Bacon | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Gives reasons for requesting an extension of at least ten months for the completion of the investigation. | 1209 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Advises him of the Persian minister’s request for extension of time and requests views as to whether a popular uprising might not defeat or indefinitely postpone the demanded just settlement, besides endangering Americans and other foreigners in Urumia district. Suggests consultation with the British minister. | 1210 | |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. States that the Shah, through the Persian minister for foreign affairs, has given emphatic opinion that the accomplices shall be punished before next January. After full conference with Mr. Pearson, the British minister withdrew the British Consul-General from Urumia. They do not understand any disorder, but believe that the Kurds will not be recaptured except by force. | 1211 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Pearson (telegram). | 1906. Feb. 17 | Same subject. Approves his note Oct. 4, refusing money as substitute for punishment, and adds that the lapse of fifteen months without effective action has sorely tried the patience of the Government of the United States, but for the sake of humanity and to avert the apprehended revolt and bloodshed a delay of ten months will be granted if Persia will engage solemnly to fulfill her pledge within that time. Directs him to make it clear that no money payment will be admitted in lieu of faithful performance of the clear duty of the Persian Government. | 1211 | |
| 6 | Mr. Bacon to General Morteza. | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Gives substance of instructions telegraphed to Minister Pearson. | 1211 |
| Mr. Pearson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 20 | Same subject. Reports that he has complied with telegraphic instructions of Feb. 17. | 1212 | |
| 131 | Same to same | Feb. 22 | Same subject. Incloses note to foreign office, showing manner and form in which telegraphic instructions of the 17th instant were carried out, together with copies of the replies of the minister for foreign affairs thereto. | 1212 |
| 132 | Same to same | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Gives a review of the case | 1213 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 12 | Political reforms in Persia. States that popular agitation similar to that in Russia demanding constitutional reform, but less violent, has triumphed in Persia. Shah has yielded and conceded constitutional forms of government, including national legislative and elective assembly. The grand vizier, uncle of the Shah, deposed. The Persian minister for foreign affairs, a self-made liberal, was appointed to succeed him and to execute reforms. | 1216 | |
| 137 | Same to same | Aug. 22 | Same subject. Incloses Shah’s decree conceding a constitutional government to his subjects, and comments thereon. | 1216 |
| 138 | Same to same | Sept. 12 | Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree. Reports the rejection by the legation of the offer of the Persian Government to pay $20,000 in gold in lieu of recapture of Kurd murderers, and states that the Persian minister at Washington will be directed by his Government to make the offer directly to the Secretary of State. | 1215 |
| 70 | Mr. Root to Mr. Pearson | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Informs him that further discussion of the case will take place with the Persian legation at Washington, and that the Persian Government may be informed that no money payment will be admitted in lieu of the faithful performance of the clear duty to which the Persian Government stands pledged. | 1215 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 375 | Mr. Root to Mr. Dudley | 1905. Dec. 27 | Consular administration of estates in Peru. Incloses copy of correspondence with the American consul-general at Callao in regard to taking charge of the estates of Americans who may die within his jurisdiction and directs him to request the foreign office to cause each of the Peruvian local officials concerned to be instructed to notify the appropriate consul of any death of an American that mav occur within his iurisdiction. | 1236 |
| 1241 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Root | 1906. Jan. 24 | Commercial treaty between Peru and Bolivia. Reports ratification while approving Congress on Jan. 23. | 1220 |
| 1244 | Same to same | Jan. 26 | Consular administration of estates in Peru. Incloses copy of note directed to the minister for foreign affairs, in accordance with instruction No. 375. | 1237 |
| 1253 | Same to same | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Incloses note from minister for foreign affairs setting forth that the Peruvian Government is without authority to concede the privileges requested. | 1238 |
| Mr. Pardo to Mr. Root | Mar. 23. | Visit of Secretary Root. Extends invitation. | 1227 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Pardo | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Accepts invitation extended in note of the 23d instant, and states that he expects to reach Lima about the second or third week of September. | 1228 | |
| 1273 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Root | 1906. July 29 | Boundary dispute between Peru and Colombia. Transmits translation of modus vivendi signed July 6, pending ratification of arbitration treaties signed Sept. 12, 1905. | 1219 |
| 1275 | Same to same | Aug. 3 | Annual message of the President of Peru. Incloses translation of the salient parts of the message. | 1222 |
| 1278 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Bacon | Aug. 14 | Encouragement of immigration. Incloses decree providing for the payment of passage money under certain conditions to immigrants. | 1221 |
| Mr. Barrios to Mr. Fairbanks (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Visit of Secretary Root. Sends greetings, and expresses the peculiar gratification with which the Peruvian Senate has received in its midst the Secretary of State. | 1235 | |
| President Pardo to President Roosevelt (telegram). | Sept. 16 | Same subject. “His excellency Mr. Root leaves to-day, leaving with the Peruvian Government and people a never-to-be-forgotten memory and a feeling of sympathy that quickens the sentiments of close friendship which unites Peru with the United States of America.” | 1235 | |
| 1287 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Root | Sept. 20 | Same subject, states that a pamphlet giving a full account of the visit and texts of speeches is being prepared by the Peruvian Government. Incloses translation of speeches. | 1228 |
| President Roosevelt to President Pardo (telegram). | do | Same subject. “I am glad to receive your telegram in regard to the good effect of Secretary Root’s visit, and trust that not only this pleasing occasion, but all that concerns the intercourse of the two countries, may tend to their mutual friendship and esteem.” | 1235 |
portugal.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 232 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Root | 1906. May 21 | Political conditions. Reports the sudden resignation of the Regenerador ministry and the formation of a new ministry. Incloses newspaper clipping. | 1240 |
| 235 | Same to same | June 5 | Same subject. Incloses translation of the King’s speech delivered at the opening of the Cortes. | 1241 |
| 237 | Same to same | June 12 | Same subject. Reports that the Cortes was dissolved on June 5 and that general elections have been called for Sept. 29. States that the new ministry has promised free and fair elections. | 1243 |
| 244 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | July 16 | Alien regulations in Portuguese colonies. Transmits regulations governing the entry, residence, etc., of foreigners in the colonial possessions in Portugal, which were promulgated by decree of July 4 last. | 1244 |
| 252 | Same to same | Oct. 1 | Political conditions. Reports the opening of the Cortes on Sept. 29, and gives substance of the King’s speech. | 1243 |
roumania.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 14 | Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root | 1906. Mar. 1 | Relations between Greece and Roumania. Reports that the relations between the two countries have been further strained by the recent expulsion of 7 prominent Greek residents and a mob attack on the Greek Church in Bucharest. | 1246 |
| 18 | Same to same | Apr. 7 | Commercial treaties of Roumania with Great Britain and Russia. Transmits copy of commercial treaty between Great Britain and Roumania which went into effect Mar. 1. | 1247 |
| 21 | Same to same | Apr. 18 | Patent law of Roumania. Reports that the new Roumanian patent law was promulgated and went into effect on Jan. 30. | 1249 |
| 23 | Same to same | June 18 | Relations between Greece and Roumania. Reports that the severing of relations between the two countries has been officially announced. | 1246 |
| 24 | Same to same | June 20 | Commercial treaties of Roumania with Great Britain and Russia. Transmits official text of commercial treaty between Roumania and Russia which went into effect Apr. 4. | 1247 |
| 25 | Proclamation by the President. | June 25 | Convention for the reciprocal protection of trademarks. Text. | 1247 |
| Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root | June 30 | Patent law of Roumania. Incloses translation of the rules to be followed in applying for patents. | 1247 | |
| 26 | Same to same | 1906. July 2 | Jews in Roumania. Reports that during the last parliamentary session 27 Roumanian Jews were naturalized and admitted to all the rights enjoyed by Roumanian subjects. | 1248 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Memorandum from the Russian embassy. | 1905. Dec. 4 | Geneva (Red Cross) Conference. Refers to failure of the Swiss Government to call the conference, and requests views of the United States as to the propriety of taking up the questions at the Second Peace Conference at The Hague. | 1534 | |
| Mr. Root to Count Cassini | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum setting forth views of the United States relative to subject-matter communicated in his note of the 4th instant. | 1536 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (telegram. | 1906. Jan. 1 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. “Consul Smith in Moscow reports to-day by telephone that everything is quieting down; barricades being removed; streets regaining normal condition. American consulate has not been disturbed.” | 1274 | |
| 391 | Same to same | Jan. 4 | Same subject. Reports publication of ukase providing that in case of mutinies or strikes on Russian railroads the managers of the lines may proclaim martial law over all the property belonging to their division, and enacting measures for enforcing this provision. | 1274 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Following telegram, dated Jan. 3, just received from consulate, Warsaw: “Workmen’s union ordered resumption work; factories reopening; extreme socialists’ influence weakened; no great trouble anticipated.” | 1275 | |
| 395 | Same to same | Jan. 5 | Same subject. Reports in regard to the safety of the works of the New York Air Brake Co. and the conditions at St. Petersburg. | 1278 |
| 397 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of report from the American consul at Moscow, giving detailed report of disturbances from Dec. 20 to 31. inclusive. | 1275 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 11 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. “Official messenger announces, owing to the last ukase increasing number of voters enormously, will take not less than two months to revise and publish voting lists. All possible efforts being made by Government to hasten work. Announces Douma probably convene not before end of April.” | 1251 | |
| 108 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyar | Jan. 17 | American citizens resident in Russia. Refers to the passport application of Mordiros Sevoian and states that an attempt to procure a passport under false pretenses is not by itself sufficient reason for sequestrating a certificate of naturalization. Adds that the paper should not be taken up unless there is good reason to believe that it was improperly issued, fraudulently obtained, or is in the unlawful possession of a person to whom it was not issued. | 1286 |
| 430 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | Jan. 29 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Reports the failure of the revolutionary movement and its effect in retarding the inauguration of reforms, and refers to the attitude of the various parties toward the elections to the Douma. | 1279 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 2 | Exchange of prisoners of war. States that the report of the general staff is that the Japanese prisoners of war who were in the rear have been sent forward for exchange to Gunjulin; on Dec. 22, Russian style, there were 4 superior officers and 100 men, and on the 16th of December, Russian style, 34 men. There are still about 40 more Japanese prisoners in the hospitals or in the rear, who will be brought, as soon as their health permits, to Harbkra and from there sent in parties to the south of Gunjulin. | 1336 | |
| Same, to same (telegram) | 1906. Feb. 9 | Same subject. States that he has just been informed by the minister for foreign affairs the General Linevitch had notified Marshal Oyama by a direct official communication on the 15tl (28th) December, of the number and arrangements of the mines placed in the waters of Sakjalin by the imperial fleet and in Korea. | 1336 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Resumption of diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan. States that the Government of Russia will certainly recognize Mr. Motona as Japanes minister when he arrives at St. Petersburg, and that it is willing to make it easy for him to exercis his functions before his official letters of credence arrive. | 1335 | |
| 435 | Same to same | do | Exchange of prisoners of war. Incloses copy of not from foreign office. | 1335 |
| 445 | Same to same | Feb. 15 | American citizens resident in Russia. Transmit passport application of one Von Mertzenfeld, a naturalized citizen of the United States, who has resided in Russia since 1856. Reviews case and requests instructions. | 1286 |
| 116 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer | Feb. 17 | Protection of the Nestorian Church in Persia States that the matter is one in which no American interest is involved, but would appear to be one between Persia as protector of the church and Russia as responsible for the various trespasses committed by Russians in the territory of Persia. | 1285 |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 27 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia “Mr. Meyer states that it has been officially announced that the Douma will convene on the 10th of May.” | 1251 | |
| 463 | Same to same | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Gives substance of an imperial manifesto, issued on Mar. 6, relative to the reorganization of the Council of the Empire. | 1251 |
| 464 | Same to same | do | American citizens resident in Russia. Reports the compilation of a tentative directory of American citizens in Russia, which shows that only a small number are known to hold passports, while the others are likely to be availing themselves of expired passports. Suggests propriety of advising Russian authorities that such passports are invalid | 1287 |
| Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | Mar. 16 | Prohibition of firearms. Asks that steps be taken to check the exportation of prohibited arms and ammunition to Russia. | 1316 | |
| 467 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | Mar. 17 | Alleged violation of the Geneva and The Hague conventions. Incloses reply of the Russian staff to charges made by the Japanese and transmitted with instructions Nos. 57 and 62. | 1334 |
| 468 | Same to same | Mar. 19 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Gives detailed explanations concerning the machinery of elections to the Douma or National Assembly of Russia and incloses tables showing the delegations from the several provinces and cities. | 1252 |
| 125 | Mr. Root to Mr. Meyer | Mar. 20 | American citizens resident in Russia. Acknowledges No. 445 and states that the passport referred to therein should not be granted and that Von Mertzenfeld should be informed that his continued use of old passports is improper and that they should be surrendered. | 1289 |
| 17 | Mr. Root to Baron Rosen | do | Prohibition of firearms. Informs him that his note has been communicated to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor and that it will be published. | 1316 |
| Same to same | Mar. 21 | The Second Peace Conference. Refers to his note of Oct. 5 last, and expresses desire to be furnished with the names of the American countries that have received and accepted invitations to the conference. | 1625 | |
| Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Communicates information requested in note of this date. | 1625 | |
| Note from the Russian minister at Berne to the Swiss Federal Council. | Mar. 22 | Geneva (Red Cross) Conference. Suggests that the subjects be placed before the Second Peace Conference; or, if the call has already been made, that the conference meet not later than the second half of May. | 1537 | |
| Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | Apr. 3 | The Second Peace Conference. States that the Russian and Dutch Governments propose to call the conference during the first half of July. Incloses tentative programme and requests views of the United States. | 1626 | |
| 20 | Mr. Root to Baron Rosen | 1906. Apr. 6 | Same subject. Informs him that the President is in deep sympathy with the proposed conference and will appoint delegates, but he deems the early date mentioned in the embassy’s note of Apr. 2 inconvenient and apprehends embarrassment for the conferences at Rio de Janeiro and Geneva which are to be held in June and July. States that the adherence of nonsignatory powers to the conventions of the previous conference and their attendance at the second conference is highly favored by the United States. Adds that due note has been taken of the tentative programme and that the United States reserves consideration thereof. | 1627 |
| Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. States that the date of meeting is the second, not the first half, of July. Quotes telegram from the minister for foreign affairs showing that the date was proposed in deference to the wish of Holland. | 1628 | |
| 479 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | Apr. 7 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Reports in regard to the impression made on the Government by the success of the constitutional democrats. | 1256 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer (telegram.) | do | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. States that grave fears are felt in this country by relatives of the Jews in Russia, who believe that mob disturbances and unlawful attacks are planned for Easter, and wants to know what information Mr. Meyer has as to the precautions which have been taken to avert the dreadful events of former years. | 1296 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (telegram.) | Apr. 9 | Same subject. States that he has been assured by M. Witte that there will not be any disturbances, and that the minister of the interior sent out a circular to all the governors saying that they must hold the police responsible, and that this has reassured the chairman of the Jewish committee. He thinks that disturbances will occur in isolated places on account of the ill feeling of some subordinates. | 1296 | |
| Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | Apr. 9–22. | The Second Peace Conference. Quotes telegram from the minister for foreign affairs to the effect that it is Russia’s intention to arrange so that the participation of merely invited powers will be assured upon their declaration of adhesion to the conventions of the first conference. | 1635 | |
| Same to same | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Recites points which it is desired to bring before the conference and requests adhesion of the United States to this tentative programme. | 1629 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses list of governments invited to the second conference; suggests form of protocol providing for the adhesion of States which were not parties to the first conference to the conventions thereof. | 1631 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. States that the Russian Government is quite ready to postpone the conference until such time as will be acceptable to all the powers interested. | 1633 | |
| 22 | Mr. Root to Baron Rosen | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for note of the 12th instant in regard to the change of time of meeting and informs him that any date after Sept. 20 will be acceptable to the United States. | 1633 |
| 132 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer | Apr. 14 | American citizens resident in Russia. Acknowledges No. 464 and states that while the department disapproves of the use of expired passports it is not prepared to authorize consular officers to notify the police that such passports are invalid, as such a course would probably lead to the molestation of the holder who might really be an American citizen. Cases of imposition should be dealt with according to their merits and notification made only when the circumstances surrounding the case warrant such action. | 1290 |
| Mr. Root to Baron Rosen | Apr. 19 | The Second Peace Conference. Gives assent to course proposed in note of the 12th instant for permitting adhesion of nonsignatory powers to the conventions of the first conference, on understanding that the assent of the other signatory powers is obtained. | 1634 | |
| 503 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | 1906. May 2 | Capture and destruction of the steamship Knight Commander. Incloses translation of the proceedings and decision of the supreme court in St. Petersburg in the case of the Knight Commander, together with copy of Mr. Berline’s protest as regards neutral goods. | 1318 |
| 507 | Same to same | May 10 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Gives description of the ceremony attending the opening of the Douma this morning and incloses text of the Emperor’s speech. | 1257 |
| 509 | Same to same | May 11 | Same subject. Reports the election of Professor Muromtsoff, a constitutional democrat, as president of the Douma, and refers to speech made by Ivan Petrunkevich. | 1259 |
| 511 | Same to same | May 15 | Resignation of Count Witte. Gives names and antecedents of members of new cabinet. | 1336 |
| 142 | Mr. Root to Mr. Meyer | May 19 | Prohibition of firearms. Incloses letter from the Savage Arms Co. requesting the same relaxation as is claimed to have been granted Belgian makers of small target and sporting rifles. Directs him to look into the matter and see whether there, is any discrimination against Americans. | 1317 |
| Memorandum from the Russian embassy. | May 21 | Murder of American Vice-Consul Stuart. Text of telegram from the Russian minister for foreign affairs announcing the murder. | 1290 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (telegram). | do | Same subject, states that the British consul has reported to him that Stuart, American vice-consul at Batum, was murdered last night and that the murderers are unknown. | 1291 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs him to urge authorities to identify and punish murderers and to ask the British consul to take charge of American interests and the American consulate at Batum. States that the British Government has been asked to give permission | 1291 | |
| 519 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | May 24 | Same subject. Confirms telegram of May 21 and incloses copy of note to British embassy. Reports measures taken by the Russian Government for the apprehension of the murderers. | 1291 |
| Memorandum to the Russian embassy. | Do | Same subject. Acknowledges memorandum of the 21st and expresses confidence that the Russian Government will use its best endeavors to bring those who have committed the crime to justice. | 1292 | |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (telegram). | May 31 | Same subject. “Minister for foreign affairs informs me that Kassim Didjavadgé and Ali Porkhall Oghly have been arrested under the charge of having assassinated Stuart and that the former has already admitted his participation in the crime. He adds that it appears from the communication of His Majesty’s lieutenant in the Caucasus that the investigation is being actively followed up and that he expects to advise me as soon as possible of its final result.” | 1294 | |
| 532 | Same to same | June 5 | Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from the British consul at Batoum, reporting in regard to the circumstances of the crime. | 1294 |
| 27 | Mr. Root, to Baron Rosen | June 7 | The Second Peace Conference. Acknowledges note of the 12th of April in regard to the programme which should be adopted for consideration and discussion at the conference, and outlines views of the United States relative thereto. | 1635 |
| 537 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | June 11 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Reports in regard to the political differences between the Douma and the governor over the land and death penalty question. States that the peasant members are not, however, yielding to socialist pressure and adds that the workingmen are rallying to the support of the Douma. | 1260 |
| 538 | Same to same | do | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. States that a general strike is threatened unless the Government gives way to the Douma and that agrarian troubles are feared in Poland, where strikes continue off and on. | 1279 |
| 150 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer | June 13 | Murder of American Vice-Consul Stuart. Approves note in No. 519. | 1295 |
| 544 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | June 16 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. States that it is believed that the massacre of Jews at Bielostok was started by Jewish anarchists firing into a Russian religious procession. Adds that investigating committee has been appointed by the Douma. | 1296 |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1906. June 23 | Same subject. States that he has been advised by 1297 a responsible party who has just returned from investigating the massacre of the Jews last week that 100 were killed and nearly 100 wounded; that there were several cases of mutilation, but none of ravishing, and that the rioters plundered considerable of the property of the Jews. He adds that evidence points to the work and enmity of the lower local military and police officials, who acted without instructions from St. Petersburg. | 1297 | |
| 552 | Same to same | June 27 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Reports debate in the Douma on the question of massacres instigated if not committed by certain police and high authorities. Gives substance of the speech of the Minister of Interior Stolypin, and incloses text of speech of Prince Urussoff advocating a liberal ministry. | 1261 |
| 566 | Same to same | July 10 | Patent law of Russia. Incloses correspondence with foreign office, in which it appears that patent rights in Russia must be exercised within five years, but in exceptional cases petition for extension may be presented to the Emperor. | 1314 |
| 574 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Bacon | July 13 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. Incloses an official communication in regard to the disorders at Bielostock. | 1297 |
| 585 | Same to same | July 24 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Quotes circular issued to governors throughout Russia, setting forth the policy of the Stolypin government towards disturbances and revolutionary movements. | 1280 |
| 588 | Same to same | July 26 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Incloses translation of proclamation issued by the members of the Douma that assembled at Viborg on July 23, the day after the Douma was dissolved. | 1265 |
| 589 | Same to same | July 27 | Same subject. Incloses manifesto vindicating dissolution of the Douma and calling new Douma for Mar. 5, 1907. | 1266 |
| 608 | Same to same | Aug. 6 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Reports in regard to the plan that insurrections should take place simultaneously at Sveaborg, Kronstadt, Libau, Odessa, and Sebastopol. | 1280 |
| 609 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports that the strikes on steam railways, river boats, and factories commenced on Monday but is not expected that they will last long. | 1281 |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (telegram). | Aug. 8 | Same subject. “General committee which ordered a general strike has now declared it off; main cause of failure nonparticipation of the railroads and universal reluctance of workmen.” | 1282 | |
| 613 | Same to same | Aug. 10 | Prohibition of firearms. Acknowledges No. 142 and reports that investigation discloses no discrimination against American firms. | 1317 |
| 246 | Baron Rosen to Mr. Bacon. | do | Same subject. Refers to his note of Mar. 16 and states that war vessels will cooperate with revenue cutters in endeavoring to prevent smuggling of firearms. | 1317 |
| 634 | Mr. Eddy to Mr. Root | Aug. 23 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Confirms telegram stating all strikes concluded, Reval, and that factories have resumed work. | 1282 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 26 | Same subject. “Three men dressed as officers entered the house of prime minister and attempted his life by throwing a bomb into the room where he usually works. He was not there and escaped harm; his son and daughter hurt; 15 killed and 15 injured; also 1 of the murderers dead. The embassy called on the minister and I wrote the usual letter to minister for foreign affairs. City quiet.” | 1282 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 28 | Amelioration of the condition of the peasant class in Russia. Reports that the Emperor ordered on Aug. 12–25 crown land in the governments of Archangel and Vologeda to be placed at the disposal of a peasant’s bank, to be sold to the peasants. | 1267 | |
| 638 | Same to same | Aug. 29 | Same subject. Incloses copy of order referred to in his telegram of yesterday. | 1268 |
| 644 | Same to same | Sept. 15 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. Makes an exhaustive report on the social and political conditions of Jews in Russia. | 1300 |
| 649 | Same to same | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Incloses official account published in St. Petersburg of the massacre of Jews at Siedletz, together with a report from the American vice-consul at Warsaw. | 1311 |
| 174 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Meyer | 1906. Sept. 20 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Incloses copy of No. 45 from Japan and instructs him to represent to the Russian Government the importance the United States attaches to the early establishment of Chinese custom-houses on the Chinese Eastern Railway. | 223 |
| 651 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | Sept. 22 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. Reports interview between Baron Gunzburg, representing the Siedletz Jews, and Premier Stolypin. | 1312 |
| 665 | Same to same | Oct. 13 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Incloses copy of dispatch from the American vice-consul at Warsaw relating to the general strike in Lodz. | 1282 |
| 677 | Same to same | Oct. 31 | Same subject. Reports in regard to the robbery of the treasury wagon on the streets of St. Petersburg. | 1283 |
| 679 | Same to same | Nov. 1 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. States that the council of state has decided by vote to regard the question of granting political rights to Jews as forming part of the general question of granting equal political rights to all nationalities in Russia. | 1313 |
| 680 | Same to same | do | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Reports impressions of his trip in southern Russia. | 1283 |
| 683 | Same to same | Nov. 7 | The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses, and opening of ports to international trade. Reports substance of conversation had with the Russian minister for foreign affairs respecting the establishment of Chinese customhouses in Manchuria. | 227 |
| 687 | Same to same | Nov. 10 | Amelioration of the condition of the peasant class in Russia. Incloses translation of ukase granting new privileges to the peasants and modifying their relations to their village communes. | 1268 |
| Memorandum from the Russian embassy. | Nov. 12 | The Second Peace Conference. Refers to the department’s note of June 7, discusses and requests further information in regard to the reservations made therein. | 1640 | |
| 705 | Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | Dec. 1 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. Reports removal of certain restrictions on the Jews in anticipation of final action by the Douma. | 1313 |
| 718 | Same to same | Dec 15 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Reports attempted assassination of former governor of Moscow. | 1285 |
| 719 | Same to same | do | Amelioration of the condition of the peasant class in Russia. Incloses ukase granting peasants the right to withdraw from the communal land system and become personal owners of the land they cultivate. | 1270 |
| 728 | Mr. Root to Baron Rosen (memorandum). | Dec. 20 | The Second Peace Conference. Explains purpose of reservations mentioned in note of June 7. | 1642 |
| Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root | Dec. 24 | Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia. Incloses translation of an imperial ukase published Dec. 22, fixing the date of the elections for the new Douma for Feb. 19. | 1267 | |
| 729 | Same to same | Dec. 28 | Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Reports assassination of Count Alexei Ignatiew. | 1285 |
| 732 | Same to same | Dec. 31 | Treatment and condition of Jews in Russia. States that the Emperor has decided not to affix his signature to the bill granting certain privileges to Jews, referred to in No. 105, as he prefers that action should be taken by the Douma. | 1313 |
servia.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 12 | Mr. Root to Mr. Riddle | 1906. May 10 | Military tax on naturalized Americans of Servian birth. Incloses for inquiry and report letter of Apr. 25 from M. J. Pavlovitch. | 1338 |
| 13 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Root | Oct. 12 | Same subject. States that under the stated requirements of the Servian law governing expatriation, the Servian Government would undoubtedly refuse to recognize Pavlovitch’s citizenship. Outlines course to be followed by Servian subjects seeking naturalization in a foreign country. | 1338 |
siam.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 259 | Mr. King to Mr. Root | 1906. Feb. 7 | American missionary school at Chiengmai. Reports a visit of the crown prince to the Presbyterian Mission at Chiengmai, where he laid the corner stone and named a new school building. Incloses copy of the address made by the crown prince, together with a copy of his note to the missionaries. | 1339 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 34 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Collier | 1906. Jan. 30 | Status of non-Catholic religious denominations in Spain. Refers to an inquiry made to the department and directs him to report as to the present status of the non-Catholic religious denominations in Spain in the matter of the exercise of their forms of faith. | 1351 |
| 71 B | Mr. Collier to Mr. Root | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 34 and makes report called for therein. | 1351 |
| 72 | Same to same | Mar. 13 | Marriage of the King. States that official announcement of the King’s engagement has been made and incloses copy of his note to the minister of state expressing congratulations. | 1343 |
| Mr. Pastor to Mr. Root | Mar. 28 | Same subject. States that the marriage of the King has been arranged and that the delegates of the friendly countries should be at Madrid on May 28. | 1344 | |
| Same to same | Apr. 6 | Same subject. States that the foreign envoys extraordinary to the forthcoming wedding of the King will be guests of the Spanish Government. | 1344 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Collier (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Same subject. States that the following are names of special embassy and suite: Ambassador Frederick Wallingford Whitridge, Mrs. Whitridge, Miss Whitridge; William H. Buckley, secretary; Lieut. Ulysses S. Grant, military attaché; Lieut. C. Palmer, naval attaché. | 1344 | |
| 44 | Mr. Root to Mr. Collier | May 4 | Algeciras conference. Quotes art. 56 of the Morocco act relative to the initial capital of the State Bank of Morocco and quotes declaration which he is to make on behalf of the United States, which declines to avail itself of the privilege of taking shares. | 1494 |
| Mr. Collier to Mr. Root (telegram). | May 31 | Attempt on the life of the King and Queen of Spain. “Bomb thrown at King and Queen while returning to palace after wedding. Their Majesties escaped uninjured. Royal carriage wrecked. Many of escort killed.” | 1348 | |
| 108 | Same to same | June 5 | Same subject. Quotes text of note of sympathy and congratulation and gives full account of the outrage. | 1348 |
| 109 | Same to same | June 8 | Marriage of the King. Gives a full account of the festivities tending the wedding. | 1345 |
| 112 | Same to same | June 11 | Attempt on the life of the King and Queen of Spain. Incloses note from minister of state acknowledging note of sympathy. | 1350 |
| 55 | Mr. Root to Mr. Collier | June 29 | Marriage of the King. Directs him to make suitable expression of this Government’s thanks for the courtesies paid to the special ambassador and suite, and express appreciation of the consideration shown by Senor Don Jaime de Ojeda, who acted as aid and escort to the ambassador- | 1341 |
| 152 | Mr. Collier to Mr. Root | Aug. 23 | Arbitration treaty between Spain and Honduras. Reports exchange of ratifications of treaty signed Mar. 13, 1905, and quotes principal features and provisions. | 1353 |
| Proclamation by the President. | Aug. 27 | Reciprocity agreement. Text | 1341 | |
| 162 | Mr. Collier to Mr. Root | Sept. 3 | Commercial treaty between Spain and Switzerland. Reports signing of the treaty on Sept. 1, and states that a modus vivendi is to go into effect on Sept. 5, pending ratification of the treaty. | 1354 |
| 164 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject, states that the new royal decree putting the modus vivendi into effect is in all respects like the one putting into effect the United States agreement. | 1354 |
| 198 | Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Root | Nov. 15 | Same subject. States that the convention was presented to the Cortes on Nov. 10 for ratification. Gives substance of treaty and accompanying report. | 1355 |
| 200 | Same to same | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Reports promulgation of the treaty on Nov. 19, and notes several articles of American manufacture which will enjoy the rates fixed thereby. | 1356 |
sweden.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 46 | Mr. Graves to Mr. Root | 1906. Jan. 16 | King Oscar’s speech to the Riksdag. Quotes extracts from speech delivered at the formal opening of the Riksdag on Jan. 15. | 1357 |
| 60 | Same to same | May 15 | Commercial treaty between Sweden and Germany. States treaty has been signed and submitted to the Riksdag. | 1358 |
| 61 | Same to same | do | Passports of American citizens of Swedish birth. States that in order to avoid misunderstanding and prevent the frequent arrest of naturalized American citizens for military or naval service, a printed slip giving a translation of text of passports and of naturalization treaties between Sweden and United States is attached to all passports issued by the legation. | 1360 |
| Same to same | May 21 | Reorganization of the diplomatic and consular service of Sweden. Transmits abstracts from report of Swedish royal commission on reorganization of the Swedish diplomatic and consular service, 1906. | 1362 | |
| 45 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Graves | June 4 | Passports of American citizens of Swedish birth. Acknowledges No. 61; points out objections to the printed slips referred to therein and states that it would seem that difficulty may be overcome by the Swedish Government issuing instructions to the local authorities which will enable them to recognize the passports of this Government. | 1360 |
| Mr. Graves to Mr. Root | Oct. 12 | Commercial agreement between Sweden and Russia. France submits text. | 1359 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Pioda to Mr. Hay | 1901. Apr. 4 | Geneva (Red Cross) conference. Requests to be informed of this Government’s opinion as to whether it is thought that the time has arrived for a revision of the Geneva convention of 1864. Incloses “statement of some ideas to be examined for the revision of the Geneva convention.” | 1528 | |
| 293 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Pioda | May 13 | Same subject. Informs him that the United States will gladly be represented at a congress which the Swiss Confederation may call for the purpose stated in his note of the 4th ultimo. | 1529 |
| Mr. Lardy to Mr. Hill | Aug. 12 | Same subject. States that in view of the replies so far received from other governments the Swiss Government has decided to put off the meeting of the conference until next year. | 1529 | |
| Mr. du Martheray to Mr. Hay. | 1903. Mar. 11 | Same subject. States that it is the purpose of the Swiss Government to have the conference meet at Geneva on Sept. 14 next. Invites delegates and incloses programme and note of the British Legation at Berne. | 1530 | |
| 4 | Mr. Hay to Mr. du Martheray. | Mar. 30 | Same subject. States that the War Department has named Brig. Gen. George B. Davis as delegate, and that the Navy Department will later on nominate an officer for this duty. | 1532 |
| 7 | Same to same | May 9 | Same subject. States that the Navy Department has named Commander Nathan Sargent as delegate. | 1533 |
| Mr. du Martheray to Mr. Hay. | July 24 | Same subject. States that owing to the failure of various States to respond to the note of the Federal Council, it has been decided to indefinitely postpone the conference. | 1533 | |
| Same to same | 1904. Feb. 8 | Same subject. States that all obstacles having been removed, the Federal Council has determined to invite the conference for May 16, next, at Geneva. Invites participation. | 1533 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 2 | Same subject. States that by reason of the outbreak of the war between Russia and Japan the Federal Council has decided to postpone the conference. Adds that his Government hopes to convene the conference in the near future. | 1534 | |
| Proclamation by the President. | 1906. Jan. 1 | Reciprocity with Switzerland. Text. | 1368 | |
| 39 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Root | Jan. 8 | Status of the American widow of a foreign subject. Requests instructions in regard to the issuance of a passport to the American widow of a German subject, whose application and sworn declaration of intention to return to the United States within two years are inclosed. | 1370 |
| Mr. Vogel to Mr. Root | Jan. 16 | Reciprocity with Switzerland. Inquires whether absinthe, kirsch-wasser, and bitters are included under the proclamation of Jan. 1. | 1369 | |
| 19 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Clay | Jan. 26 | Status of the American widow of a foreign subject. States that the department is of the opinion that during Mrs. Bartning’s coverture she was not entitled to be protected as a citizen of the United States; but, her husband having died, if her residence abroad (which is not in the country of which her husband was a subject) is only temporary, and she entertains in good faith an intention of returning to the United States to reside, she is entitled to receive a passport. | 1371 |
| 6 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Vogel | Jan. 27 | Reciprocity with Switzerland. States that absinthe, kirsch-wasser, and other merchandise specified in paragraph 292 of the tariff act of 1897 will be entitled to the benefits of the proclamation. | 1369 |
| Mr. Vogel to Mr. Root | Mar. 22 | Geneva (Red Cross) conference. States that it has been decided to hold the conference at Geneva on June 11 next. Incloses programme and extends invitation to send delegates. | 1538 | |
| 9 | Mr. Root to Mr. Vogal | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Accepts invitation and names American delegates. | 1540 |
| Mr. Vogel to Mr. Root | May 1 | Exclusion of the divorced insane wife of an American citizen. Refers to correspondence had in 1902 in regard to Mrs. Elizabeth Abeldt-Fricker, divorced wife of an American citizen, and asks that she be permitted to return to the United States and that provision be made for the care of herself and child. | 1364 | |
| 12 | Mr. Root to Mr. Vogel | June 2 | Same subject. States that Mrs. Abeldt-Fricker would seem under the laws of the United States and the Continental codes to have resumed her original nationality by returning to her native country after divorce from her American husband and that as the statutes of the United States prohibit the landing of insane aliens it would seem to be impossible to allow her to land in this country. Adds that the conclusions reached in regard to the matter would not apply to the child, as the latter was born in the United States, and is, therefore, an American citizen. | 1365 |
| Mr. de Pury to Mr. Root | June 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of June 2 and states that the woman was insane at the time she was sent back to Switzerland by her husband, and that the divorce decree had not gone into effect when the legation submitted its first request on May 1. | 1366 | |
| 14 | Mr. Adee to Mr. de Pury | July 16 | Same subject. States that the department is unable to acquiesce in the arguments advanced in note of the 28th ultimo, and informs him that the question being in the main one of citizenship can be decided only by the courts. | 1366 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 936 | Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman | 1905. Nov. 15 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Incloses dispatch from consul-general at Beirut, directs him to press most urgently for the irades that will secure to American institutions the immunities now denied them, and states that he should meanwhile demand for American schools, whose applications are pending, the same treatment as is accorded to other foreign schools in like cases. | 1372 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Refers to instruction of Nov. 15. Informs him of the President’s displeasure at the little attention paid by the Sultan to his personal request presented two years ago and directs him to endeavor to impress the Porte and, if need be, the Sultan himself with the earnestness of our representations. | 1376 | |
| 1218 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | 1905. Dec. 2 | Same subject. States that while the question of equality of treatment for American charitable institutions was satisfactorily settled, in principle, by the Porte’s note of Aug. 14, 1904, the matter of putting the decree into practical execution has been dragging along, despite the constant and earnest efforts of the legation to force the Porte to accomplish the necessary formalities of transferring the title of the different properties into the names of the several institutions, etc. | 1376 |
| 953 | Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Directs him to report whether claims for back duties collected on missionaries’ supplies are being presented by other foreign religious institutions. | 1377 |
| 960 | Same to same | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Refers to additional claim by the Syrian Protestant College for repayment of duties illegally collected on articles imported by the college. | 1377 |
| 967 | Same to same | 1906. Jan. 6 | Restrictions upon the sale of the Bible. Incloses copy of letter from the American Bible Society pointing out obstacles that still exist in several places in Turkey to the free and, unrestricted distribution of the Bible. | 1414 |
| 979 | Same to same | Jan. 18 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Refers to previous correspondence tending to show that the United States confidently expects that American institutions shall be treated on an equal footine: of benefit with those of other States. | 1378 |
| 996 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Leishman | Jan. 30 | Intervention in behalf of the Armenians. Incloses copy of letter addressed to Oscar S. Straus, answering one addressed by him to the President in which the hope was expressed that the President might find it possible to exercise his good offices in behalf of the oppressed people of Armenia. | 1417 |
| 998 | Same to same | Jan. 31 | Increase of storage tax on petroleum. Refers to dispatch from the consul-general at Beirut reporting in relation to new regulations increasing the tax on the storage of petroleum and directs him to investigate and take such action as circumstances may call for. | 1400 |
| 1269 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | Feb. 2 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Incloses copy of recent correspondence exchanged with the consul-general at Beirut, showing that the trouble complained of has been partially settled. States that the greatest difficulty encountered has been on account of the dispute over the list furnished by the Presbyterian mission which the Porte claims included a number of native schools and a number of schools which have been closed for some time. | 1378 |
| 1275 | Same to same | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Reports that the delay does not lie entirely with the Porte, as the missionary boards have been equally slow in furnishing data concerning the properties. Adds that he has notified the minister for foreign affairs that he must decline to accept the proposed increase of 3 per cent in customs dues until such time as all our matters were definitely adjusted. | 1380 |
| 1280 | Same to same | Feb 10 | Petition for release from personal taxation. Incloses copy of a note from the minister for foreign affairs stating that Moses B. Harutun is expected to pay outstanding taxes before his petition for exemption from taxation may be considered, and that he should address himself to the Turkish legation at Washington. | 1403 |
| 1283 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | Feb 15 | Intervention in behalf of the Armenians. States that the action of the President, as communicated in No. 996, in declining to offer any interference, will no doubt prove a great relief to the Turkish and European Governments, who find the Turkish question a most difficult one to solve. Adds that the mere suggestion of a conference was sufficient to cause considerable worry and anxiety. | 1418 |
| 1286 | Same to same | do | Increase of storage tax on petroleum. Reports there is no evidence of discrimination and that there is no evidence to show that the regulations would prove especially injurious to American petroleum traders. States that the complainants referred to in No. 998 are not American citizens, and that they have been advised to await instructions from the German ambassador, who, it is understood, has taken the matter up actively. | 1401 |
| 1290 | Same to same | 1906. Feb 16 | Restrictions upon the sale of the Bible. Reports that restrictions would probably be removed if none but Europeans or Americans were employee for the work, and if they confined themselves to the distribution of the Bible and approved religious books. | 1415 |
| 1019 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Leishman | Feb 21 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Incloses copy of dispatch from consul-general at Beirut in regard to the customs immunities for American institutions. | 1381 |
| 1020 | Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman | Feb 24 | Immunity for postal matter mailed by a consul. Refers to previous correspondence in regard to consular immunities as relates to mail matter, informs him of the receipt of report from the consul-general at Beirut from which it appears that the book which was stopped by the postal authorities was a popular novel and the property of the consul-general. States that the department inclines to the view that the privilege of immunity is the official prerogative of the Government and not a personal prerogative of the officer. | 1416 |
| 1023 | Same to same | Feb 27 | Alleged taxation of property in the United States by the Turkish Government. Reviews case of the four Garabedian brothers, naturalized citizens of Ottoman origin, now residing at Worcester, Mass., to the effect that the Turkish Government is endeavoring to collect taxes on real estate owned by them in Worcester, and is holding a relative in Harput responsible for the payment thereof. States that while the Turkish Government may, with a certain degree of fairness, claim personal taxes of a former Turkish subject whose naturalization was not consented to by the Turkish authorities, this Government can not consent to the levying of taxes directly or indirectly on real estate in this country. Directs him to take the matter up with the Turkish authorities with a view to the cancellation of the order in question, and with a view to preventing similar cases in the future. | 1408 |
| 1300 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | do | Equal treatment for American institutions. Transmits correspondence in regard to the filing of an application in accordance with the Mytilene agreement, for the erection of a woman’s hospital for the American college at Beirut. States that in the event of the Porte failing to take action within the period fixed in the French settlement, the legation will be in a position to claim the right by default, as was done in similar cases at Cesarea and Salonica. | 1383 |
| 1308 | Same to same | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Reports that the first batch of institutions submitted for formal ratification and transfer of title into the name of the several institutions has been approved by the council of ministers and now awaits the Sultan’s approval. | 1384 |
| 1030 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Leishman. | Mar. 5 | Intervention in behalf of the Armenians. Quotes passage in No. 1283 relative to the satisfaction given by the President’s action as indicated in letter to Mr. Straus; defines the position of the United States which does not oppose a conference of the Berlin treaty powers, as it is simply without the right or opportunity to move toward bringing about such a conference, but such inability to act does not affect the powers or duties pertaining to the signatories under the Berlin treaty. The United States could not assume to announce any opinion concerning the obligations imposed by the treaty, except if the interests or rights of the United States were clearly affected. Adds that it should be understood that this Government can not renounce in advance its right to protect any legal and equitable interest. | 1419 |
| 1310 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | Mar. 6 | Stamp tax law. Incloses copy of circular note issued by the Sublime Porte preparatory to the promulgation of the new stamp law, together with copy of his reply, notifying the minister for foreign affairs that the legation was not in a position to recommend its acceptance on account of the failure of the Sublime Porte to put its numerous promises and agreements into practical execution. | |
| 1321 | Same to same | 1906. Mar. 12 | Equal treatment for American institutions. States that inquiries have been made of other foreign representatives in regard to the refund of customs duties illegally collected from religious institutions. | 1385 |
| 1043 | Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman. | do | Removal of bodies to Turkey for burial. Directs him to inquire if the body of a person who died in the United States will be permitted to enter Syria for burial there and, if so, on what conditions. | 1405 |
| 1328 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Root | Mar. 15 | Alleged taxation of property in the United States by the Turkish Government. States that he finds the matter reported in No. 1023 difficult to believe, and expresses fear that the relatives of the Messrs. Garabedian at Harput have been grossly misleading him. Adds that the consul has, however, been directed to report, and should the matter prove to be correctly reported he will bring it vigorously to the attention of the Porte. | 1408 |
| 1046 | Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman | do | Holding of real estate in Turkey by subjects of Ottoman birth who have changed their nationality. Refers to previous correspondence in regard to the right of naturalized citizens of Ottoman origin to hold real estate in Turkey and inquires whether the special law therein referred to has been put into force, and if so, to send a copy to the department. | 1410 |
| 1346 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Root | Mar. 30 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the consul-general at Beirut in regard to closing of the American school at Mahardeh on the ground that it had no permit. States that the matter has been taken up with the Porte, and adds that it may develop that the school is one of the purely native institutions referred to in previous correspondence. | 1385 |
| 1347 | Same to same | Apr. 3 | Removal of bodies to Turkey for burial. Incloses translation of letter from the Ottoman board of health giving the rules governing the matter referred to in instruction No. 1043. | 1405 |
| 1065 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Jay | Apr. 9 | Stamp-tax law. Directs him to report what indications there may be of the Turkish Government taking Mr. Leishman’s hint that we can hardly be expected to grant a substantial favor while substantial compliance with our just demands is withheld and while the repeated promises of the Porte in that regard remain unfulfilled. | 1400 |
| 1070 | Mr. Root to Mr. Jay | Apr. 17 | Equal treatment for American institutions. States that even though it should develop that the school referred to in his No. 1346 is one of the wrongly listed institutions, the Porte should consult the legation and adduce proof before taking steps to close a listed American school. | 1387 |
| 1360 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Root | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from the Porte stating that permission requested by the legation in August, 1905, for the erection of two new buildings at the Salonica Industrial School can not be granted, and reports that the work of putting up buildings for the American missionary schools at Cesarea has been stopped by the local authorities. Incloses copy of his note to the Porte stating that he could not discuss any objection raised at this late date, in view of the fact that as no objection had been raised by the Porte during the six months provided by the Mytilene agreement, it was considered that the permission had been granted. | 1387 |
| 1361 | Same to same | do | Alleged taxation of property in the United States by the Turkish Government. Incloses report from the consul at Harput which clearly shows that taxation such as that referred to in instruction 1023 does not exist on the part of the Turkish Government, and that the complaint probably comes from the fact that the Garabedians were assessed by the chief of their community for the payment of the military tax, the working of which is explained | 1409 |
| 1370 | Same to same | Apr. 25 | Holding of real estate in Turkey by subjects of Ottoman birth who have changed their nationality. Incloses translation of the law in regard to tenure of landed property by former Ottoman subjects. | 1411 |
| 1081 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Jay | May 5 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Approves reply made to the Porte as communicated n his No. 1360 and directs him to insist upon the point therein made. | 1390 |
| 1393 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Root | 1906. May 17 | Same subject. Reports threat of local authorities to seize school property at Cesarea. Incloses copy of note addressed to the foreign office. | 1391 |
| Chekib Bey to Mr. Root | June 4 | Authentication of letters of attorney in Turkey. Asks that powers of attorney issued by missionaries in Turkey be not recognized if presented in the United States, and adds that these instruments can be drawn up and authenticated in the Ottoman Empire only by the courts of the’ “sheir” and notaries. | 1406 | |
| 1098 | Mr. Root to Mr. Jay | June 8 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Acknowledges No. 1393 and refers to instruction 1081, which evidently had not reached him when his dispatch was written. | 1392 |
| 1099 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Jay | June 9 | Authentication of letters of attorney in Turkey. Quotes substance of note of the 4th instant from the Turkish minister and requests an expression of views on the matter. | 1406 |
| 1417 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Root | July 2 | Same subject. Reports rules and practice in regard to the authentication of documents to be produced in Turkish courts. | 1407 |
| 16 | Mr. Bacon to Chekib Bey | July 24 | Same subject. Informs him that the contents of his note of the 4th ultimo have been brought to the notice of the American embassy at Constantinople. | 1407 |
| 31 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | Sept. 14 | Equal treatment for American institutions. Reports that under instructions from him, the consul at Trebizond has secured the settlement, without the necessity of referring the matter to the Central Government at Constantinople, of a dispute regarding the levying of duty at Trebizond on goods imported for American missionaries in the interior. Expresses gratification with the outcome of the incident. Incloses correspondence with Consul Jewett. | 1392 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman | Oct. 8 | Same subject. States that the department joins with him in gratification at the successful termination of the incident referred to in No. 31. | 1395 | |
| 58 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root | Oct. 16 | Proposed increase of customs duties. Incloses list of demands put by the Powers as a condition to their assent to the increase. States that the embassy has refrained from joining the other representatives in their demands and that it will be governed by the department’s telegram of Sept. 13. | 1412 |
| 63 | Same to same | Oct. 18 | Missionaries’ right to travel in Turkey. Reports in regard to the restrictions placed on American missionaries traveling in Asia Minor. Outlines action taken and efforts made to obtain travel permits for American missionaries. Refers to the cases of Messrs. Fowle and McDowell. | 1396 |
| 68 | Same to same | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Refers to No. 63 and reports the granting of a travel permit to Mr. Fowle. | 1397 |
| 80 | Same to same | Nov. 2 | Petitions for release from personal taxation. States that the Porte prefers that petitions from naturalized citizens of Turkish birth praying the Sultan to permit them to become American citizens and to release them from assessment for personal taxes in Turkey be handed to the Turkish minister at Washington. Explains the working of the military system in Turkey. | 1403 |
| 72 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Leishman. | Nov. 12 | Missionaries’ right to travel in Turkey. Commends efforts reported in No. 63 and states that he should continue to remonstrate urgently against placing all American missionaries under a ban, thus implying a national discrimination in which this Government can not acquiesce. | 1397 |
| 93 | Same to same | Dec. 11 | Petitions for release from personal taxation. Refers to his No. 80 and incloses copy of a circular to be sent by the department to persons requesting its good offices to obtain the Sultan’s permission for them to become American citizens and to release them from assessment for personal taxes in Turkey. | 1404 |
uruguay and paraguay.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 98 | Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Root | 1906. Mar. 16 | Governments of the Republic of Uruguay. Transmits chronological record of the different administrations of government of the Republic of Uruguay from November, 1828, when the general constitutional and legislative assembly was installed, to March 1, 1906. | 1429 |
| 99 | Same to same | do | Visit of Secretary Root. Incloses note from the minister for foreign affairs, announcing Secretary Root’s acceptance of invitation to visit Uruguay. | 1420 |
| 126 | Same to same | Apr. 26 | Annual message of the President of Uruguay. Incloses extracts. | 1427 |
| President Ordonez to President Roosevelt (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Visit of Secretary Root. “I have just given the first hand shaking to Secretary of State Elihu Root. I salute you with lively sentiments of American brotherhood.” | 1420 | |
| 169B | Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Root | Aug. 23 | Same subject. Incloses newspaper accounts of ceremonies, gives text of speeches, and comments on good effects of the visit. | 1420 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Same subject. “Advise Government of Uruguay of safe arrival of myself and family at Washington and convey my salutations and sincere good wishes.” | 1427 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Russell (telegram). | 1906 Jan. 9 | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Instructs him to take charge of the protection of French interests in Venezuela. | 1432 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Reports that he has advised the Venezuelan Government that France has severed diplomatic relations with it, and that after the departure of the French charge he will take charge of the French interests and archives. | 1432 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Relations between Colombia and Venezuela—good offices of the United States. Quotes telegram from Colombia communicating propositions from the Colombian minister for foreign affairs for a settlement of the difficulty between the two countries and directs him to do what courtesy, friendship, and good offices permit toward resumption of friendly relations. | 1438 | |
| 48 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Root | Jan. 21 | Immunities of a retiring diplomatic officer. Makes full report of the action of the Venezuelan Government in preventing the landing of the French chargé from the French steamer Martinique. States that the diplomatic corps took up the question with the minister for foreign affairs, who assumed the position that the Venezuelan Government having been officially notified of the rupture of relations the chargé’s diplomatic status ceased and became merely that of a French citizen. Incloses correspondence and report of the American consul. | 1448 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 22 | Relations between Colombia and Venezuela—good offices of the United States. Reports that the minister for foreign affairs informed him that plenipotentiaries would be named simultaneously by both Governments on the 1st of February and that diplomatic relations would then be resumed. | 1438 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 1 | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Reports that the Venezuelan Government wishes to know if the American consuls in Paris, Marseilles, and Bordeaux, etc., can take charge of the archives of the Venezuelan consulates in said towns. | 1433 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. States mat it is reported that France has forbidden entrance to Venezuelan imports, and that merchants are shipping by vessels of other nationalities to Havre, as no French vessel can touch at Venezuelan ports. Asks if American consuls can certify to such invoices from Venezuelan to French ports. | 1433 | |
| 51 | Same to same | 1906. Feb. 4 | Immunities of a retiring diplomatic officer. Incloses translation of a reply from the minister for foreign affairs to the note sent him by the dean of the Diplomatic Corps stating that the matter is one for presentation by the offended Government, and holding that after notice of rupture of relations the status of the French charge was merely that of a French citizen. | 1454 |
| 53 | Same to same | do | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Incloses translation of a note from the French vice-consul in regard to the retiring of the exequaturs of the French consular offices in Venezuela. | 1433 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Refers to legation’s telegram of the 27th, in which it is stated that as there are no French consuls in Venezuela nor Venezuelan consuls in France, French vessels will not be allowed to enter nor to be cleared from Venezuelan ports. Inquires whether this is a statement of something which will happen in the future, or if such a rule has already been adopted by Venezuela and is not actually in force. States that such action on the part of Venezuela would terminate, her commercial convention with France and make French general tariff applicable to Venezuelan ports, including the practically prohibitory duty on Coffee. Adds that France accordingly desires to know, and that a speedy answer is desired. | 1434 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 6 | Relations between Colombia and Venezuela—good office of the United States. Reports that on Feb. 1 Venezuela named a pleninotentiary to Colombia. | 1439 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Informs him that the American embassy at Paris has been cabled to instruct consuls to take charge of archives of Venezuelan consulates, if agreeable to the Government of France. | 1434 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Same subject. States that in an interview with the minister for foreign affairs the minister made an official statement to the effect that the question of vessels clearing from France to Venezuelan ports is the same as that of vessels formerly from Curacao to Venezuela—that is, if said vessels do not have their papers duly signed by Venezuelan consuls they can not enter Venezuelan ports, according: to the consular regulations. | 1435 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Informs him that the French Government has consented to allow American consuls in France to take charge of the papers and archives of Venezuela without performing consular functions. | 1436 | |
| 65 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Root | Mar. 18 | Immunities of a retiring diplomatic officer. Reports that the note addressed by the minister for foreign affairs to the dean of the Diplomatic Corps was sent by all of the diplomatic representatives in Venezuela to their respective governments and states that he has been advised that the representatives of Great Britain, Holland, and Italy have been instructed to protest against the position taken bv the Venezuelan Government. | 1455 |
| 35 | Mr. Root to Mr. Russell | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Informs him that this Government concurs in the position that diplomatic immunities attach to the representative of a foreign power, even though his powers may be suspended or terminated, so long as he remains within the jurisdiction of the state to which he has been accredited, a reasonable time for his withdrawal therefrom being accorded. | 1456 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Apr. 10 | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Directs him to ascertain whether the Venezuelan Government has decided to allow French vessels sailing direct from French ports to discharge passengers and cargo in Venezuelan ports and whether consuls of a third power in France will be allowed to vise the necessary documents for French ships and merchandise proceeding from French ports to Venezuela. | 1436 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. Apr. 10 | Temporary retirement of President Castro. Reports that General Castro has retired temporarily from office and turned it over to First Vice-President Gomez yesterday. Mr. Russell says that the President states that his health is impaired and he needs rest; supposed to be going to Victoria. No political significance is apparent at present to this move. States that second Vice-President is said to be leaving shortly for the United States on a financial mission. | 1440 | |
| 69 | Same to same | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Incloses translation of the proclamation issued by President Castro upon his retirement. States that all cabinet officers have resigned and that the departments are in charge of under secretaries. | 1441 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 17 | Immunities of a retiring diplomatic officer. Asks to be informed if he is to join his colleagues in note to the Venezuelan Government embodying the department’s views as stated in instruction No. 35. | 1456 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 21 | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Quotes note from minister for foreign affairs in regard to the entry of French vessels sailing direct from French ports into Venezuelan ports, in which it is set forth that the laws of Venezuela will not allow consuls, other than those authorized by that country, to issue clearance papers to vessels sailing from Venezuelan ports. Adds that passengers will always be received provided they comply with the requisites prescribed by law. | 1437 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Immunities of a retiring diplomatic officer. Informs him that the department prefers, if agreeable to the diplomatic corps, that he should state its views in a separate note coincidently with the presentation of the joint note of his colleagues, in the language of instruction No. 35. | 1456 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Root (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Relations between Colombia and Venezuela—good offices of the United States. Reports that the plenipotentiary appointed by Colombia to arrange with Venezuelan plenipotentiary a treaty of navigation frontiers and frontier and transit commerce arrived about three weeks ago, and requested to be received by the acting President in a formal audience. Mr. Russell states that the Government replied that the Colombian plenipotentiary could not be received in accordance with the terms of the protocol of last December until the treaty had been signed and put into execution. The Colombian plenipotentiary insisted until finally the Government of Venezuela stated that it could have no further relations with him and that Colombian Government must send some one else. | 1439 | |
| 73 | Same to same | Apr. 29 | Protection of French interests in Venezuela and of Venezuelan interests in France. Refers to his cable of the 21st and incloses translation of note from the Venezuelan Government in regard to French vessels sailing from French ports direct to Venezuela. | 1437 |
| 74 | Same to same | do | Relations between Colombia and Venezuela—good offices of the United States. Reports details of the incident telegraphed on the 27th instant and incloses translation of the protocol of Dec. 8, renewing diplomatic relations between the two countries. | 1439 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 24 | Temporary retirement of President Castro. Reports that General Castro has issued a proclamation stating that he has decided to retire absolutely from the public eye and that he will present his resignation at the next session of Congress in accordance with the statement of the proclamation. | 1442 | |
| 77 | Same to same | May 27 | Same subject. Gives names and antecedents of new cabinet as announced by acting President Gomez. | 1442 |
| 80 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of proclamation referred to in telegram of the 24th which was issued on the anniversary of the day General Castro left the place of his exile on the Colombian frontier at the head of the revolutionary movement that placed him in power. | 1443 |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1906. May 29 | Same subject. Reports an open rupture between Castro and Gomez seems imminent. Recites repeated efforts of Gomez to have Castro assume the presidency. States that Gomez has threatened to resign and has so informed Castro, who has replied, telling him to go ahead and do what his friends might suggest to him. | 1444 | |
| 83 | Same to same | June 10 | Same subject. Reports adjustment of difficulty between General Castro and General Gomez; gives list of new cabinet, and incloses translation of proclamation issued by General Gomez. | 1445 |
| 84 | Same to same | June 24 | Same subject. Reports that General Castro will return to power on July 5, which will be made the occasion for a great celebration. | 1446 |
| 89 | Same to same | July 8 | Same subject. Reports that General Castro’s return to power took place on July 5, and that on that day he issued a decree pardoning all political prisoners except “traitors.” He announced that for the present no change was to be made in the cabinet. | 1447 |
| 95 | Same to same | July 22 | Same subject. Reports that on the 16th instant General Castro named the new cabinet. Gives names and antecedents of new members. | 1447 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Russell | Nov. 21 | Address by Secretary Root before the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress. Transmits for his use copies of an address delivered by Secretary Root on November 20, 1906, before the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress. | 1456 |
international diplomatic conferences.
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 1 | Messrs. White and Gummeré to Mr. Root. | 1906. Jan. 25 | Algeciras conference. Report in regard to the organization and deliberations of the conference. | 1470 |
| 2 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Incloses report of Secretary Einstein on the restrictions of Jews in Morocco, which it is thought disproves most of the alleged Jewish disabilities. Incloses suggestion of A. Pimienta, a prominent Jew of Tangier, as to the form of American intervention in behalf of the Jews. | 1471 |
| 4 | Same to same | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from the Grand Rabbi of Tangier, stating that the Jews in Morocco have been well treated since the beginning of the reign of the late Sultan; “have absolutely no reason for complaint,” and suggesting that the American delegation make a declaration to that effect before the conference. | 1477 |
| 5 | Messrs. White and Gummeré to Mr. Root. | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Report of proceedings from January 25 to date. | 1477 |
| 7 | Same to same | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Report of proceedings from February 12 to date. | 1480 |
| 8 | Same to same | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Report of proceedings from March 2 to date. | 1483 |
| Mr. White to Mr. Root (telegram). | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Refers to dispatches (Nos. 2 and 7), and asks the department’s views on the Jewish question. | 1487 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him that in view of dispatch of January 30 the Jewish question need not be presented to the conference, but leaves it to his discretion to act in conformity with the views of Mr. Pimienta in dispatch of January 30. | 1487 | |
| 10 | Messrs. White and Gummeré to Mr. Root. | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Report of proceedings from March 27 to date. | 1487 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. White (telegram). | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Outlines reservations under which Delegates White and Gummeré are authorized to sign the general act of the conference. | 1491 | |
| 11 | Messrs. White and Gummeré to Mr. Root. | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Quotes text of declaration made before the conference by Mr. White, in accordance with the department’s telegram of the 5th instant. | 1492 |
| do | Same subject. Text of the general act of the International Conference of Algeciras. | 1495 | ||
| 12 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Incloses text of declaration introduced by Mr. White in regard to the equitable treatment of the Jews, and states that it was supported by all, except the Moorish, delegates. | 1493 |
| 178 | Same to same | Apr. 26 | Same subject. Transmits copy of letter of thanks received from the Alliance Israelite Universelle for his action taken at the conference relative to the treatment of Jews. | 1494 |
| Mr. Root to the American delegation. | 1906. May 16 | Geneva (Red Cross) conference. Text of instructions. | 1541 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. White | June 2 | Algeciras conference. Congratulates him on the work performed by himself and colleague at the conference. | 1495 | |
| General Davis to the Third International American Conference. | June 15 | Third International Conference of American States at Rio de Janeiro. Transmits report of the Permanent Pan-American Railway Committee. | 1615 | |
| Mr. Root to American delegation. | June 18 | Same subject. Text of instructions | 1566 | |
| Mr. Bacon to the American delegates. | June 22 | International wireless telegraph convention. Instructions. | 1514 | |
| The President of the American delegation. | July 10 | Geneva (Red Cross) conference. Transmits report of the delegation. | 1547 | |
| Nov. 3 | International wireless telegraph convention. Text of convention. | 1519 | ||
| The American delegation to Mr. Root. | 1907. Jan. 10 | Third International Conference of American States at Rio de Janeiro. Text of report. | 1576 | |
| Same subject. Text of conventions, and resolutions. | 1594 |