List of papers with subjects of correspondence
circulars.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Circulars | 1907. Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. Incloses copy of act of Congress, approved Jan. 19, 1907, to take effect Jan. 1, 1908, amending, in certain particulars, the act of Aug. 19, 1890. | 1 | |
| do | Apr. 19 | Expatriation. Instructions regarding course to be followed in determining question of expatriation. | 3 | |
| do | do | Registration of American citizens. Quotes paragraph 172 of the Consular Regulations, as amended by executive order of Apr. 8, 1907, and outlines course to be followed. | 6 | |
| do | do | Reports of fraudulent naturalization. Quotes executive order of Apr. 6, and issues instructions as to manner of making reports. | 8 | |
| do | do | Children of citizens born abroad. Quotes executive order of Apr. 6, and outlines course to be followed. | 9 | |
| do | do | Registration of women who desire to resume or retain American citizenship. Quotes from executive order of Apr. 6, and outlines course to be followed. | 10 | |
| do | do | Issuance of passports. Quotes paragraphs 150, 151, 152, and 163 of Diplomatic Instructions and Consular Regulations, as amended by executive order Apr. 6, 1907. | 13 | |
| do | July 30 | Third international sanitary convention, Mexico City, Dec. 2–7, 1907. Makes known department’s interest in proposed convention | 840 | |
| do | Aug. 31 | Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. Incloses copy of a letter from Navy Department giving itinerary of fleet of battle ships and a torpedo flotilla which will sail in December from the North Atlantic to the Pacific coast of the United States, Directs that the matter be brought to the attention of the foreign office of the respective countries. | 15 |
argentine republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. White to Mr. Root | 1907. Jan. 7 | Registration of child of diplomatic officer born abroad. Incloses authenticated copy of birth of his son, Henry Wilding White, and inquires whether there are any provisions for registration of birth abroad of children of diplomatic officers. | 38 | |
| 476 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root | Jan. 16 | Arrangement for the settlement of the boundary dispute between Bolivia and Paraguay. Reports submission to the President of the Argentine Republic of pending’; question of boundary between Paraguay and Bolivia. Incloses clipping with map of territory in dispute. | 85 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 8 | Revolutionary disturbances. States that early yesterday morning a revolution took place in San Juan; that revolutionists expelled provincial government and established provisional government; took government house, police station, and prison. Also states Federal Government intervened, and pending the decision of the arbiter, has taken control without opposition from revolutionists. | 16 | |
| 489 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms telegram of this date and gives full particulars of causes and success of revolution and of federal government intervention. | 16 |
| 104 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Beaupre | do | Amendment of the Argentine customs regulations. Acknowledges No. 456, transmitting an executive decree which tends to ameliorate, in a mutually beneficial manner, restrictions on commerce. | 41 |
| 492 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root | Feb. 14 | Revolutionary disturbances. Refers to his No. 489 of the 8th instant, and reports on course taken by Federal Government in regard to feeling of alarm and unrest prevailing throughout Republic since death of President Quintana. | 18 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | Feb. 15 | Registration of the child of diplomatic officer born abroad. Acknowledges receipt of Mr. White’s dispatch of 7th ultimo, and says that department has no prescribed formality for establishing citizenship of foreign-born children of diplomatic and consular officers. | 38 | |
| 496 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root | Feb. 21 | Boundary dispute between Argentine Republic and Brazil. Incloses copies of decree approving final acts of mixed international commission of limits with Brazil. | 22 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Portela | Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. See note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco. | 1113 | |
| 512 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root | Mar. 20 | Jurisdiction over offense of criminal libel committed by an American citizen in Egypt. States that he has received card stating that passport has been refused to one Waldberg “on ground that his character and conduct are such that department does not see fit to issue one to him,” and requests to be informed as to what extent the personal character and conduct of an American citizen may enter into the consideration of his right to a passport. | 1082 |
| 118 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Beaupre | Apr. 10 | Bonds of the Entre Rios Eastern Railway Company. Incloses copy of letter from A. A. Lisman & Co., and directs him to secure information desired and transmit it to department. | 39 |
| 120 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupre | Apr. 27 | Jurisdiction over offense of criminal libel committed by an American citizen in Egypt. Acknowledges No. 512, and explains that issuance of passports is discretionary act on part of Secretary of State, who may, for reasons deemed by him to be sufficient, direct refusal of passport to an American citizen. | 1082 |
| 540 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root | May 10 | Message of the President of Argentine Republic to Argentine Congress. Reports opening of Forty-sixth National Congress on 8th instant, and incloses copies of President’s message. | 20 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Beaupre (telegram). | July 18 | Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. States that Department of Agriculture was advised that 225 cases of deviled ham packed by Underwood Company, Boston, were rejected by Argentine officials on account of alleged presence of borax and cases ordered removed within three days. Department of Agriculture unable to credit finding. Directs Mr. Beaupre to delay reshipment until further investigation, and if possible have samples sent here. | 23 | |
| Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root (telegram.) | July 19 | Same subject. States that government’s analysis deviled ham shows small quantity boric acid and that time had been granted for reshipment until an investigation has been made. Adds that he will send samples. | 23 | |
| 567 | Same to same | July 20 | Same subject. States that he succeeded in having orders given for extension of time for reshipment of cases deviled ham until proper investigation can be made. Incloses two sample tins, inspected in United States by Department of Agriculture. Analysis made by Argentine Republic of said tins certifies that ham contains boric acid. Desires to be instructed should department’s investigations Drove that ham contains boric acid. | 23 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 31 | Same subject. States that shipments of deviled ham arriving and being rejected and that one month’s time is given for reshipment. Says no more time could be obtained. | 24 | |
| 575 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of even date and his No. 567, 20th instant, relative to rejection of Underwood’s deviled ham by Argentine authorities on ground that it contains boric acid, and advises department that he has with difficulty succeeded in getting the Argentine authorities to extend time for reshipment to one month. | 25 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupre (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Informs Mr. Beaupre that Department of Agriculture states that chemical examinations of Underwood’s deviled ham less than one-thousandth of 1 per cent boric acid and suggests that representations be made to Argentine Government that such quantity can not indicate added borax or borax as a preservative; directs him to act accordingly. Adds that it is practically impossible for packers to ship if such infinitesimal trace is sufficient to exclude. | 25 | |
| Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. States that shipment of deviled ham referred to in department’s telegram of 19th ultimo again analyzed by Government found that it doe£ not contain boric acid and passed. | 25 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 3 | Same subject. States that matter so arranged that he thinks there will be no more difficulty concerning admission of deviled ham. | 26 | |
| 579 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Report satisfactory settlement of deviled ham controversy and incloses newspaper article concerning matter and letter addressed by him to Minister for Foreign Affairs but not sent. | 26 |
| 585 | Same to same | Aug. 9 | Railway-concession law. Reports that National Deputy Emilio Mitre presented in Chamber of Deputies project of law relating to future railway concessions and to existing railways in Argentine Republic. Gives summary of speech made by Deputy Mitre. | 42 |
| 133 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupre | Aug. 31 | Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. Incloses copy of letter from Navy Department giving the itinerary of a fleet of battle ships and torpedo flotilla, and instructs him to bring the matter to attention of Foreign Office. | 15 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Sept. 10 | Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. States that 100 cases Underwood’s deviled ham, Agricultural Department certificate No. 59859, refused entry, government analysis showing boric acid. Adds he is informed other shipments already arrived will hp reused on same account. | 26 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of telegram of 10th, and informs him that Department of Agriculture states repeated chemical examinations of Underwood’s deviled ham shows no added boric acid. Requests that Argentine Government be asked to make additional analysis; also that samples be forwarded here for examination. Directs him to ask reexamination. | 27 | |
| 606 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of 10th instant and transmits samples of consignment of Underwood’s deviled ham which has been rejected because of alleged presence of borax. States that ham was ordered reshipped immediately but that he has obtained a short delay, pending a further analysis; that should this analysis show presence of boric acid, the Argentine Government has given full notice that tinned meat containing this substance can not enter country. | 27 |
| 135 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 579 and states that department regrets that there has been renewal of this trouble some question | 27 |
| 613 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Reports that an analysis by Argentine officials failed to show presence of boric acid in tins of Underwood’s deviled ham of larger size, but only in the smaller tins, sample of which is inclosed. Incloses copy of report of examination made by Argentine department of agriculture. | 28 |
| 614 | Same to same | do | Bonds of the Entre Rios Eastern Railway Company. Refers to department’s No. 118, and incloses copy of note from ministry of foreign affairs in regard to same. | 39 |
| 621 | Same to same | Oct. 4 | Railway-concession law. Refers to dispatch No. 585 and inclosues copies of railway concessions law. | 45 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 5 | Revolutionary disturbances. States that situation in Province of Corrientes is serious, but confined to that province. Says that several fights have taken place between government and revolutionary forces, and that Las Palmas, a steamer belonging to American citizen, has been seized. States that he has requested Government to take necessary steps for its return. Adds that revolutionists have two boats belonging to Italian subjects. | 19 | |
| 627 | Same to same | Oct. 9 | Convention between Argentine Republic and Republic of Uruguay, concerning letters rogatory. Incloses copies of convention between Argentine Republic and oriental Republic of Uruguay, providing for suppression of authentication of signatures in requisitorial letters between courts of two countries. | 47 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Revolutionary disturbances. Refers to his cablegram of 5th instant and states that steamer Las Palmas was returned to owner yesterday. | 19 | |
| 624 | Same to same | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Confirms his telegrams of Oct. 5 and 9, and reports at length action taken by legation in case of seizure of steamer Las Palmas. | 20 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 16 | Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. Refers to his cable of September 10, and states that new analysis shows no boric acid; that all ham now at custom-house will be admitted, and that all future shipments will be admitted subject to occasional analysis. | 29 | |
| 629 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms his telegram of 15th instant, and makes further report. | 29 |
| 630 | Same to same | Oct. 17 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 629, incloses three analyses Underwood’s deviled ham, and requests, in behalf of the Argentine bureau of animal industry, full information relative to United States regulations on subject of boric acid in meat products. Also asks that copy of analysis of ham in question, made by Department of Agriculture, be sent him. | 30 |
| 638 | Same to same | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 629 and previous correspondence, and incloses copies of the “Boletin del Ministerio de Relationes Exteriores,” No. 107, concerning presence of boric acid in animal food products, imported into that country. | 32 |
| 146 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Referring to Mr. Wilson’s No. 613; incloses a copy of letter from Secretary of Agriculture regarding analysis made by his department of the contents of tin referred to. | 35 |
| 149 | Same to same | Dec. 6 | Same subject, incloses copy of letter from Acting Secretary of Agriculture inclosing reports of analysis of samples of ham referred to, and copy of regulations governing meat inspection of the United States. | 36 |
| 456 | Mr. Beaupre to Mr. Root | Dec. 14 | Amendment of the Argentine customs regulations. Refers to dispatch No. 381, and incloses copy of an executive decree annulling article 89 of decree of May 31 last regulating customs law. | 40 |
| 151 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson | Dec. 19 | Rejection of shipment of deviled ham. Refers to Mr. Wilson’s No. 638; incloses for communication to the Argentine Government copy of letter from Secretary of Agriculture. | 37 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 58 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Francis | 1906. Dec. 14 | Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Incloses for action and report copy of letter from Mr. F. C. Milinski, stating that Peter Szatkowski, a naturalized citizen of the United States, has been impressed into Austrian army. Also incloses passport application of Mr. Szatkowski. | 50 |
| 133 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Root | Dec. 28 | Universal suffrage in Austria. States that reform bill by which right of suffrage shall be extended to every male above 24 and constituencies established on racial instead of geographical lines passed to lower house upon the direct and earnest intervention of the Emperor. The upper house will pass it as soon as amendments to the constitution in regard to life membership shall have been concurred in by other houses. Enumerates the many political parties and their attitude toward new law | 56 |
| 135 | Same to same | Dec. 31 | Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Acknowledges receipt of department’s No. 58 and states that attention of ministry of foreign affairs will be called to facts in case and that he will request immediate dismissal of Mr. Szatkowski from army. | 50 |
| 157 | Same to same | 1907. Jan. 25 | Universal suffrage in Austria. States that bill referred to in embassy’s No. 133 was passed by House of Peers and only requires signature of Emperor to become law. | 57 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Francis | Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. Incloses copy of an act of Congress, approved Jan. 19, 1907, to take effect Jan. 1, 1908, amending, in certain particulars, the act of Aug. 19, 1890. | 1 | |
| 175 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Root | Feb. 16 | Admission of American meats into Austria. Incloses copies of correspondence with minister for foreign affairs. | 62 |
| Memorandum from the Austro-Hungarian embassy. | Apr. 1 | Foreigners killed or injured while in service of the United States Government. Memorandum from the Austro-Hungarian embassy relating to foreigners killed or injured while in service of the United States Government. | 58 | |
| 211 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Root | Apr. 19 | Admission of American meats into Austria. States that he has been unable to receive any reply from the Austrian Government, whether the decree of July 5, 1906, would be modified so as to admit into Austria the meats and meat products which have been inspected and passed by government officials of the United States. Incloses copy of note to the minister for foreign affairs. Asks instructions as to future actions in this matter. | 64 |
| 231 | Same to same | May 17 | Universal suffrage in Austria. Refers to his No. 133, relative to the passage of universal franchise bill and introduction of universal suffrage into Austria, and reports results of first general election under new system. Says that so far as can be determined, the new chamber will be composed chiefly of socialist and clerical members, with very large socialist majority. Adds that election was characterized by perfect order and that apparently universal suffrage has made a most notable entrance into Austria. | 57 |
| 237 | Same to same | May 27 | Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Incloses copy of note received from the ministry of foreign affairs. | 51 |
| 1087 | Mr. Hengelmuller to Mr. Root. | May 30 | Request for observance by the several States of the provision of Article XVI of the consular convention concerning notice of deceased Austro-Hungarians in the United States whose heirs or executors are unknown. States that he has been informed by his Government that reports have been received from all Austro-Hungarian consulates that notices are not given to said consulates of death within their States of the Austrian or Hungarian citizens whose heirs or executors are unknown. Asks to be advised regarding measures which this Government has found necessary to take in compliance with foregoing request. | 52 |
| Memorandum to the Austro-Hungarian embassy. | June 1 | Foreigners killed or injured while in the service of the United States Government. Refers to memorandum of Austro-Hungarian embassy and gives report of First Lieut. E. N. Johnston, Corps of Engineers, on the subject. States that under these circumstances department regrets that it would be compelled to say in response that department can not afford relief in cases of this character. | 59 | |
| 1156 | Mr. Hengelmuller to Mr. Root. | June 12 | Request for observance by several States of provision of Article XVI of consular convention concerning notice of deceased Austro-Hungarians in the United States whose heirs or executors are unknown. Acknowledges receipt of department’s No. 257, and states that no complaints of character described in his note No. 1087 from the consular officer in Porto Rico, Hawaii, and Philippine Islands. | 53 |
| 261 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Ambrozy. | June 22 | Same subject. States that department will now have pleasure in complying with request contained in ambassador’s note No. 1087, in regard to notifying different States of the Union of the requirement of Article XVI of consular convention of June 11, 1870, between the United States and Austria-Hungary. | 53 |
| 257 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Root | do | Imperial speech to Parliament. Reports opening of new Austrian Parliament and gives synopsis of Emperor’s speech. | 60 |
| Mr. Adee to governors of the States. | June 27 | Request for observance by several States of provision of Article XVI of the consular convention concerning notice of deceased Austro-Hungarians in the United States whose heirs or executors are unknown. Incloses copy of Article XVI of consular convention and states that the Austrian embassy at this capital alleges that local authorities of States of this Union fail to comply with stipulations of this article. Asks that provisions of articles be brought to competent local authorities in State in order that stipulations may be complied with. Also incloses list of Austro-Hungarian consular officers in the United States and of their districts. | 53 | |
| 262 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Ambrozy | June 28 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to note No. 1206, of June 19, and informs him that administrative provisions set forth in commercial agreement between Government of Germany and that of the United States are intended to be applicable in principle to all countries. | 486 |
| 139 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rives | Aug. 8 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Informs him that agreements for reciprocal protection of trade-marks in China have been effected by exchange of notes between American minister at Peking and diplomatic representatives at that capital, and incloses copy of agreement with France as a sample. Instructs him to bring matter to attention of foreign office with a view to obtain, if possible, necessary instructions to Austro-Hungarian representative at Peking in order that he may effect agreement. | 258 |
| 1632 | Mr. Ambrozy to Mr. Root | Aug. 15 | Application to other countries of administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to note No. 262 of June 28, relative to application to Austria-Hungary of certain nonadministrative provisions of American-German commercial agreement, incloses copy of Austrian law of June 29, 1868, and asks to be informed whether Austrian chambers of commerce will be recognized on same basis as those of the German Empire as far as issuance of certificates of value is concerned. | 487 |
| 274 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Ambrozy | Sept. 3 | Same subject. Refers to note of Aug. 15, and telegram of Aug. 30,’ and states that department has been informed by Acting Secretary of the Treasury that provisions of diplomatic note annexed to commercial agreement between the United States and Germany have been extended to Austrian chambers of commerce and industry. | 487 |
| 1787 | Mr. Ambrozy to Mr. Root | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Refers to his note of Aug. 15, sets forth certain instructions which he has received from his Government relative to recognition of certificates of Austrian chambers of commerce on same footing as those of Germany, and incloses copy of extract from Austrian law of 1868 relating to chambers of commerce and industry. | 488 |
| 1799 | Same to same | Sept. 8 | Same subject. Refers to department’s No. 274, of Sept. 3, and requests that all customs officials who have received Treasury Circular No. 36 of 1906 be instructed that provisions of Point F in published diplomatic note appended to commercial agreement between United States and Germany have been extended to Austrian chambers of commerce and industry. | 489 |
| 277 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Ambrozy | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Sept. 8, and informs him that the certificates of value issued by Austrian chambers of commerce and industry will be accorded equally favorable treatment in all ports of entry of the United States. | 490 |
| Proclamation by the President. | Sept. 20 | Copyright agreement with Austria. Text of. | 62 | |
| 229 | Mr. Root to Mr. Ambrozy | Sept. 24 | Application to other countries of administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to note of Sept. 7, and informs him that department has been advised by Acting Secretary of the Treasury that customs officers of the United States will be instructed in next issue of Treasury Decisions, that provisions of Point F of diplomatic note annexed to German-American commercial agreement have been extended to Austrian chambers of commerce and industry. | 491 |
| 157 | Mr. Root to Mr. Francis | Oct. 25 | Admission of American meats into Austria. Incloses copy of letter from Messrs. Armour & Co., complaining of refusal of Austrian Government to accept shipments of American pork unless accompanied by United States certificate of microscopic inspection. Instructs him to take matter up at once with the Austrian Government, and to urge acceptance of importations of American salted meats upon production of official certificate of inspection contemplated by the United States meat-inspection law of June 30, 1906. | 65 |
| 2252 | Mr. Hengelmuller to Mr. Root. | Nov. 13 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. States that consulate of the United States at Vienna has not yet been informed that provisons in Point F of the annex to American-German commercial agreement have been extended to Austria, and asks steps be taken officially to inform American consuls in Austria and Hungary of the concessions thus made. | 491 |
| 373 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Root | Nov. 14 | Admission of American meats into Austria. Acknowledges No. 157 and says he has followed department’s instructions. Incloses copy of note to minister of foreign affairs and states that up to present time no response has been received from the Imperial Government. | 66 |
| 299 | Mr. Root to Mr. Hengelmuller. | Dec. 5 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between United States and Germany. Acknowledges No. 2252, of Nov. 13, and informs him that American consuls in Austria have been duly instructed as to application to Austria-Hungary of provisions in Point F of the annex to American-German commercial agreement. | 492 |
| 391 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Root | Dec. 6 | Military service of Peter Szatkowski. Incloses copy of note from foreign office informing embassy that Mr. Szatkowski is no longer bound to serve in army, and that all his papers have been returned to him. | 51 |
bolivia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Calderon. | 1907. Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. See Note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco. | 1113 | |
| 306 | Mr. Sorsby to Mr. Root | Mar. 7 | Financial conditions. Transmits resume of the Bolivian budget for 1907. | 85 |
| 311 | Same to same | Mar. 28 | Arrangement for settlement of boundary dispute between Bolivia and Paraguay. Incloses certified copy of protocol submitting dispute to arbitration of Argentine Republic, a map showing region in dispute, and memorandum of Bolivian Government setting forth its position and soliciting friendly good offices of the United States to prevent possible interference of Brazilian Government. | 87 |
belgium.
(See also Kongo.)
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 141 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | 1906. Dec. 18 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Reports at length proceedings and conclusions of debate in Belgian Parliament upon question of proposed annexation of Kongo Free State to Belgium. | 795 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | 1907. Jan. 15 | Same subject. Outlines attitude of the President | 799 | |
| 146 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Jan. 23 | Same subject. Reports manner of communicating telegram of 15th instant to the King. Incloses copy of royal decree relative to direct and personal taxes to be paid by natives. | 800 |
| 149 | Same to same | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum received from secretary of King, containing a statement of Kongo Government’s policy and of workings of its administration. | 802 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson | Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Transmits memorandum from minister for foreign affairs expressing his views relative to possible effect of Lodge resolution now before Senate. | 806 | |
| 93 | Mr Bacon to Mr. Wilson | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 146, of Jan. 23, in which he acknowledges department’s telegram of 15th of same month communicating attitude of Government of the United States in relation to Kongo question, and informs him that his course in matter is approved. Instructs him to furnish list of members of diplomatic corps at Brussels accredited to sovereign of Kongo State and report how they are accredited. | 806 |
| 157 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Boot | Mar. 7 | Discrimination against American products. Reports on discrimination against oil and incloses correspondence with foreign office on subject. | 77 |
| 160 | Same to same | Mar. 16 | Investigation of affairs in Kongo. Refers to department’s No. 93, of Feb. 9, and states that none of members of resident diplomatic corps in Brussels are accredited to sovereign of Kongo State. Sets forth methods of diplomatic representatives in transacting business with Kongo Free State. | 807 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 22 | The Second Peace Conference. See telegram of Mar. 22 from Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman. | 1114 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Says he is in receipt of note from foreign office stating that Belgian Government offers no objections to Russian proposition relative to adhesion of nonsignatory powers to convention of 1899, provided proposition receives assent to all signatory powers. | 1114 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Refers to legation’s telegram of 24th, and says inasmuch as department understands that Turkey, although signatory, has not ratified Hague conventions of 1899, and is not represented in permanent court, directs him to inquire whether under these circumstances Turkey, not having consummated engagements, can be regarded as party and Turkish assent required to constitute unanimity | 1115 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Mar. 29 | Same subject. Communicates note verbale from minister for foreign affairs which states that Belgium has informed Russian Government that she has no objection to mode of adhesion of nonsignatories to The Hague convention proposed by Russia, and that in regard to situation of Turkey, which signed and did not ratify convention, and to which Russia addressed circular of Apr. 19, 1906, it is supposed that explanations in this respect ultimately will be given. | 1116 | |
| 96 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson | Apr. 1 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Acknowledges his No. 160 of Mar. 16. Informs him in view of his report that none of powers has accredited a diplomatic representative to sovereign of the Kongo Free State, no change in practice of United States in this regard seems necessary. | 807 |
| 97 | Same to same | Apr. 3 | Discrimination against American products. Acknowledges dispatch No. 157 and commends action in case. | 78 |
| 175 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | May 7 | Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia in Europe. Incloses copy of note from minister for foreign affairs and asks for an expression of department’s views on subject. Suggests that copies of laws now in force be sent to him. | 69 |
| 180 | Same to same | May 15 | Convention between Belgium and Sweden relative to property rights. Transmits text. | 76 |
| 183 | Same to same | June 4 | Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. States that he has been informed that Great Britain has given notice to the Belgian Government of conditional withdrawal of its adherence to Brussels sugar convention. | 68 |
| 110 | Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson | June 14 | Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia in Europe. Acknowledges Nos. 167 and 175 and states that question of employment of state agents to induce immigration from Europe is receiving consideration of Department of Commerce and Labor and that when conclusion is reached in matter that he will inform him. | 71 |
| 197 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | July 8 | Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. Incloses copy of July number of La Sucrerie Beige, which contains discussion of denunciation by British Government of Brussels sugar convention and of causes which have led thereto. | 68 |
| 196 | Same to same | July 9 | Additional extraditional treaty between Belgium and Great Britain. Transmits text. | 84 |
| 199 | Same to same | July 12 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Reports that on July 10 at session of Belgian House of Representatives the prime minister stated that Government proposed to take up immediately question of annexation of the Kongo. Incloses copies of correspondence, laid before House by the prime minister, recently exchanged between Belgian cabinet and secretary-general for foreign affairs of Independent State. | 808 |
| 208 | Mr. Bliss to Mr. Root | Aug. 10 | Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. Reports present status of question arising from Great Britain’s proposal to withdraw from Brussels sugar convention of 1902. | 69 |
| 215 | Same to same | Aug. 27 | Investigation of affairs in Kongo. Refers to legation’s No. 199, of June 12, and gives names of delegates appointed by Belgian and Kongo Governments for drawing up of a convention to be submitted to Belgian legislative bodies. | 809 |
| 216 | Same to same | Aug. 29 | Brussels sugar convention of March, 1902. Reports that additional act, drawn up at recent meeting of permanent commission of sugar convention, was signed yesterday on behalf of adhering powers by their diplomatic representatives accredited to Belgium. | 69 |
| 461 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Havenith | Oct. 12 | Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia in Europe. Acknowledges note of Aug. 22 last and incloses copy of opinion rendered by the Attorney-General. | 71 |
| 131 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson | do | Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 167, and incloses copy of opinion rendered on September 30 in the case of alien Geronimo Garcia. | 74 |
| 241 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root | Oct. 16 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Incloses copy of text of bill for colonial law offered by present ministry. | 810 |
| 249 | Same to same | Nov. 13 | Same subject. Reports meeting of Belgian Parliament, and states that present session will be directed to solution of question of annexation of the Kongo to Belgium. | 812 |
| 251 | Same to same | Nov. 14 | Emigration agents of South Carolina, Louisiana, and Virginia in Europe. Acknowledges receipt of No. 131 and states that he has communicated substance of decision of Mr. Bonaparte to Belgian foreign office in note, copy of which he incloses. | 74 |
| Proclamation by the President. | Dec. 2 | Convention revising the duties imposed by the Brussels convention of June 8, 1899, on spirituous liquors imported into certain regions of Africa. Text of. | 79 | |
| 259 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root. | Dec. 4 | International convention for the regulation of the traffic of spirits in Africa. Acknowledges receipt of department’s telegram of 3d and incloses copy of note to minister of foreign affairs. | 79 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Dec. 6 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Informs him that Ambassador Reid has telegraphed substance of conversation with British minister for foreign affairs regarding Kongo matter, during which it was intimated that British minister to Belgium might concert with him on subject. Says he will be instructed later, but if approached in meantime by British minister to advise department of such suggestions as he may make. | 825 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root (telegram). | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Reports that British minister informed him on 4th instant that his Government had instructed him that their present attitude was one of expectancy; that they deemed the time inopportune for any concerted action. Says treaty of annexation has just been signed, and has passed into legislative discussion with fair prospect of satisfactory issue. | 825 | |
| 261 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports that treaty signed on Nov. 28 by Belgium Government and representatives of Kongo Free State was laid before Belgian house of representatives on Dec. 3 and immediately referred to committee of 17 with instructions to examine it in connection with colonial law committee is now framing for submission to Parliament. Incloses copies of pamphlet containing “Exposé des Motifs,” and gives an outline of substance. | 826 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Sets forth attitude of the United States Government in the Kongo matter, and instructs him to impress these considerations on his British colleague and in his discretion any other of his colleagues who may consult him on the subject. | 829 |
brazil.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1907. Jan. 2 | Preferential tariff concessions in favor of American products. States that continuance of our 20 per cent preferential tariff reduction was authorized by Congress which expired Dec. 30, and that the preferential continues as before, except that linotypes and cash registers are added under classification of typewriters. | 90 | |
| 37 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Lorillard | Jan. 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of 2d instant, and incloses copy of Daily Consular and Trade Reports containing list of articles of American origin to which preferential reduction applied last year. | 90 |
| Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Reports that President of Brazil signed decree yesterday continuing our 20 per cent preferential tariff until Dec. 31 next. | 91 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Lorillard (telegram). | do | Same subject. States that action of the President of Brazil decreeing continuance of preferential tariff is highly appreciated as evidence of friendly good will. | 91 | |
| 90 | Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Root | do | Regulations concerning the expulsion of foreigners from Brazil. Incloses copies of new Brazilian law relative to expulsion of foreigners; calls attention to article 3 of law. | 113 |
| 96 | Same to same | Jan. 14 | Preferential tariff concession in favor of American products. Quotes telegrams exchanged regarding 20 per cent reduction on American flour. Incloses copy of decree of June 30, 1906. | 91 |
| 46 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco | Jan. 22 | Additional and amendatory agreement to commercial agreement of May 22, 1899, between United States and Portugal. Acknowledges his note of Jan. 18, and states that agreement will be proclaimed by the President Jan. 24, making it simultaneous in both countries. | 954 |
| 102 | Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Root | Jan. 30 | Preferential tariff concessions in favor of American products. Incloses note from minister of foreign affairs and states that customs delegate at Pernambuco has been directed to return additional duties collected on American flour during period extending from Jan. 1 to Jan. 17 last. Adds that he has so informed consul at Pernambuco. | 93 |
| 109 | Same to same | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Acknowledges instruction No. 37 and refers to his Nos. 96 and 102, in which he informed department that owing to representations of embassy the President of Brazil decreed continuance of our old preferential tariff reduction for whole year 1907, and that surplus duties collected on American flour since Jan. 1, 1907, and before date of said decree be returned. | 94 |
| 49 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Lorillard | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 96 and instructs him to ask return to importers of any excess duties above preferential rates that may be brought to his attention as having been collected in January on shipments of American products entitled to preferential treatment. | 94 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco | Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. Communicates purport of telegram from American ambassador at St. Petersburg, and says as there seems to be no doubt that Russian proposal will be accepted by all powers, preparations for attendance at second conference would be justified, in view of fact that time before meeting of conference is growing short and that Russian Government may not deem it proper to communicate with him until all answers have been received. | 1113 | |
| 9 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Root | Apr. 25 | Denunciation of treaties between Brazil and certain other powers. Reports denunciation by Brazil Government of treaties between Brazil and certain other powers. | 117 |
| 24 | Same to same | June 3 | Brazilian immigration regulations. Incloses copy of new Brazilian immigration law. | 95 |
| 30 | Same to same | June 5 | Regulations concerning the expulsion of foreigners from Brazil. Incloses copies of regulations providing for enforcement of Brazilian law for expulsion of undesirable foreigners. | 115 |
| 25 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Dudley | Aug. 31 | Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. See instruction No. 133, of Aug. 31, 1907, to Argentina. | 15 |
| 37 | Same to same | Oct. 11 | Regulations concerning the expulsion of foreigners from Brazil. Instructs him to inform Brazilian Government that in case decree should be found as interpreted in actual practice to conflict with rights secured to citizens of the United States by treaty provisions, or by principles of law of nations, this Government reserves the right to bring such infractions of rights of its citizens to attention of Brazilian Government. | 117 |
| 105 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Root | Dec. 21 | Agreements between Brazil and Colombia. Incloses translations of treaty of boundaries and navigation between Brazil and Colombia; modus vivendi relative to navigation and commerce on the lea or Putumayo; a protocol complementary to modus vivendi agreement; and letter from minister for foreign affairs, transmitting these documents to President of Brazil for submission to ratification of Federal Congress. | 108 |
bulgaria.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 192 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Root | 1907. Jan. 21 | Commercial arrangement between Bulgaria and Turkey. Reports that Bulgarian Sobranje will reconvene on the 22d, and that just before adjourning for holidays it authorized the Government to put into force new commercial agreement with Ottoman Empire. | 119 |
| 199 | Same to same | Feb. 14 | Same subject. Transmits copy of commercial and customs arrangement which was concluded with Ottoman Empire. | 119 |
chile.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Hicks | 1907. Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| 125 | Mr. Hicks to Mr. Reot | Feb. 28 | The Second Peace Conference. Incloses law passed by Chilean Congress on Feb. 15, 1907, concerning the acceptance by Chilean Government of conclusions of First Conference at The Hague. | 1126 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Yoacham | Mar. 5 | Same subject. See note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco. | 1113 | |
| 150 | Mr. Janes to Mr. Root | June 4 | Message of the President of Chile to the Chilean Congress. Incloses message of the President of Chile to national legislature. | 126 |
| 157 | Same to same | July 11 | Treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between Chile and Japan. Refers to instructions No. 62, and incloses copies of treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between Chile and Japan. | 120 |
| 162 | Same to same | Aug. 5 | Citizenship of children born of foreign parents residing in Chile. Transmits copy of decision by court of appeals regarding citizenship of children born of foreign parents residing in Chile. | 124 |
| 72 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Hicks | Aug. 31 | Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. See instruction No. 133, of Aug. 31, 1907, to Argentina. | 15 |
china.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 71 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Chentung. | 1906. Apr. 13 | Issuance and vise of section 6 certificates. Acknowledges note of 28th ultimo relative to a certificate issued by Chinese consul-general at Johannesburg to Dr. F. C. Yen, informs him that copy of his note was sent to Secretary of Commerce and Labor for his consideration, and incloses his reply thereto. | 268 |
| 72 | Mr. Chentung to Mr. Root | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 13th instant relative to case of Dr. F. C. Yen, and says he will take an early opportunity to bring to attention of his Government suggestion of Secretary of Commerce and Labor that Imperial Government empower persons located in countries other than China to grant to Chinese subjects there resident the certificates prescribed by laws of the United States. | 270 |
| 366 | Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from Prince of Ch’ing relative to entry into the United States from other countries-than China of Chinese of the exempt class. | 271 |
| 77 | Mr. Chentung to Mr. Root | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Refers to department’s note of Apr. 13, states that the Chinese Government has designated its diplomatic and consular officers in countries other than China to grant to Chinese subjects there resident certificates prescribed by Jaws of the United States, and asks that this action be communicated to Secretary of Commerce and Labor. | 272 |
| 78 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Chentung | Sept. 18 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Incloses copy of dispatch from Guatemala, with inclosures re protection of Ramon Chan, and states that his Chinese nationality had not been ascertained. | 592 |
| 190 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill | Sept. 22 | Issuance and vise of section 6 certificates. Acknowledges dispatch No. 366 of 1st ultimo, relative to designation by Chinese Government of officials located in countries other than China to grant to Chinese subjects there resident certificates prescribed by the United States laws, calls attention to certain objections to designations thus made, and instructs him to bring points of objection to attention of the foreign office. | 272 |
| 79 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Chentung | Sept. 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges note No. 77 of Sept. 14, relative to the granting of section 6 certificates to Chinese subjects of the exempt classes coming from countries other than China to the United States, sets forth certain objections to the plan proposed by the Chinese Government, and asks that these objections be brought to the attention of his Government. | 274 |
| Mr. Chentung to Mr. Adee | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Sept. 28, and states that he has communicated to his Government for its consideration objections stated to plan proposed with regard to granting of section 6 certificates to Chinese subjects of exempt classes coming from countries other than China to the United States. | 275 | |
| 439 | Mr. Coolidge to Mr. Root | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Acknowledges instruction No. 190 of Sept. 22, and incloses copy of note to the foreign office calling attention to the desire of the United States that authority to grant certificates to Chinese of exempt classes entering the United States from some other country than China be further limited. | 275 |
| 454 | Same to same | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 439, and incloses copy of correspondence between the legation and the foreign office relative to issuance of section 6 certificates. | 276 |
| 472 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 454, of Nov. 20, and incloses copy of note from Prince of Ch’ing, stating that he had arranged that Chinese minister or chargé d’affaires in Japan and Chinese consul-general in Korea should issue certificates to Chinese of excempt class in their respective countries. | 278 |
| 488 | Same to same | Dec. 24 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. States that he has been informed by Spanish minister in China that he is unable to exchange assurances for reciprocal protection of trademarks in China, owing to fact that Spanish consuls in China are not empowered to hear cases involving infringement of trade-marks. | 248 |
| 497 | Same to same | 1907. Jan. 4 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Incloses copy of note from foreign office inclosing text of regulations issued by Chinese Government for gradual suppression of the opium habit and requesting cooperation of United States in foreign settlements, and by waiving most-favored-nation clause in regard to importation of morphine. Reports interview with T’ang Shao-i, of the Wai-wu Pu, to whom it was pointed out that isolated action of the United States could have but little practical value. | 140 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 7 | Settlement of the Lienchou indemnity. Reports that Lienchou indemnity has been paid to consul-general at Canton. | 211 | |
| 499 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence, and reports relative to payment of Lienchou massacre indemnity, and incloses copy of his telegram to consul-general at Canton on subject. | 212 |
| 501 | Same to same | Jan. 9 | Foreign settlements in China and Manchuria. Refers to former correspondence, and incloses copy of instructions to consul-general at Mukden relative to selection of suitable localities to be set apart for international use and occupation at Mukden and Antung. | 218 |
| 504 | Same to same | Jan. 12 | Customs and inland taxation. Incloses copies of correspondence with consul-general at Mukden relative to question of customs regulations and taxation of foreign merchandise at city of Mukden. | 226 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Rockliill (telegram). | Jan. 15 | Settlement of the Lienchou indemnity. Informs him that settlement of Lienchou indemnity by an exchange of notes is approved. | 214 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says that Chinese Government prefers that Lienchou settlement be made by an exchange of notes; says that draft includes everything essential in draft of agreement, and advises that matter be concluded in this way. | 214 | |
| 84 | Mr. Chentung to Mr. Root. | Jan. 21 | Issuance and visé of section 6 certificates. Communicates the list of Chinese officials specially authorized by the Chinese Government to issue to Chinese of the exempt class coming to the United States from other countries than China section 6 certificates. | 279 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill | Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| 241 | Same to same | Jan. 31 | Issuance and visé of section 6 certificates. Acknowledges dispatch No. 472 of 8th ultimo concerning arrangement by Prince of Ch’ing for issuance of section 6 certificates in Japan and Korea, and incloses copy of note from Chinese minister in Washington giving list of Chinese officials specially authorized by Chinese Government to issue section 6 certificates to Chinese of exempt class. | 279 |
| 88 | Mr. Root to Mr. Chentung. | do | Same subject. States that copy of his note of 21st instant has been sent to Department Of Commerce and Labor. | 280 |
| 247 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill. | Feb. 7 | Foreign settlements in China and Manchuria. Acknowledges dispatch No. 482 of Dec. 18, with inclosure on subject of foreign settlements at open ports of China, and sets forth attitude of the United States relative thereto. | 220 |
| 249 | Same to same | Feb. 8 | Customs and inland taxation. Incloses copy of instruction from Third Assistant Secretary of State to consul-general at Mukden relative to proposal of Chinese authorities to impose an inland tax upon American goods under guise of a consumption tax, and touching upon conditions of opening of Antung. Mukden, and Tatungkou. | 231 |
| 536 | Mr. Rockliill to Mr. Root | Feb. 15 | Settlement of the Lienchou indemnity. Refers to department’s telegram of Jan. 16, and incloses copies of correspondence between legation and the foreign office relative to Lienchou matter. | 215 |
| 537 | Same to same | do | Foreign settlements in China and Manchuria. Refers to dispatch No. 501 of Jan. 9, and incloses copies of correspondence between legation and foreign office relative to opening of Mukden and Antung to international trade. | 221 |
| 253 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Feb. 16 | Settlement of the Lienchou indemnity. Acknowledges dispatch No. 499, of 7th ultimo, and informs him that department approves his course in Lienchou matter. | 217 |
| 539 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Feb. 18 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Incloses proposals submitted by Chinese Government to British minister which are now under consideration by Government of Great Britain. Also incloses copy of letter signed by all British merchants asking to be advised as to view of their Government and copy of imperial edict commanding high provincial authorities to gradually prohibit cultivation of poppy. | 146 |
| 545 | Same to same | Feb. 22 | Customs and inland taxation. Refers to dispatch No. 504, of Jan. 12, and incloses copy of a note from the foreign office and copy of the legation’s reply thereto, relative to the question of customs regulations and taxation of foreign merchandise at city of Mukden. | 231 |
| 256 | Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill | Feb. 23 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Acknowledges dispatch No. 497 and states that department approves his statement to Wai-wu Pu, that before asking United States to agree to immediate enforcement of provisions of treaty of Oct. 8, 1903, that China herself should do all she is required to do under Article XVI of treaty. | 149 |
| Mr. Chentung to Mr. Root | Feb. 25 | Issuance and visé of section 6 certificates. Refers to his note of Jan. 21 giving list of Chinese officials specially designated by Chinese Government to issue section 6 certificates, and requests that necessary instructions be given to diplomatic and consular representatives of United States abroad to recognize and vise certificates properly issued by Chinese officials referred to. | 280 | |
| Same to same | note of 13th, and expresses appreciation of Mr. Combs’ action in behalf of Chinese in Guatemala. | 593 | ||
| 260 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Mar. 8 | Customsand inland taxation. Refers to dispatch No. 504, of Jan. 12, and informs him that his action in matter of customs regulations and taxation of foreign merchandise at Mukden is approved. | 233 |
| 559 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Mar. 15 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Incloses copy of imperial edict, and states that so far as he can learn only province in which regulations are being enforced is Peking. | 151 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | Mar. 22 | The Second Peace Conference. (See telegram of Mar. 22 from Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman.) | 1114 | |
| 567 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Mar. 25 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to instruction No. 266 of Dec. 21, 1906, incloses copy of note to French minister in Peking on subject of protection of trade-marks in China, and sets forth the probable reasons for lack of interest in adoption and putting into force of regulations for protection of trade-marks in China. | 249 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Chentung | Mar. 26 | Issuance and vise of section 6 certificates. Acknowledges note of 25th ultimo, and informs him that list of Chinese officials designated to issue section 6 certificates has been forwarded to American diplomatic and consular officers for their information. | 281 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | Mar. 27 | The Second Peace Conference. Advises him that Belgian assent isconditional on unanimity of Hague signatories, and as delay on part of China may cause embarrassment, directs him to request Chinese Government to cable assent to Russian Government and notify Government of the Netherlands that it has done so. | 1115 | |
| 270 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill. | Mar. 28 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Acknowledges No. 539, incloses copy of instruction sent to our ambassador at Japan, and also an extract from telegram from embassy at London in relation to matter. | 152 |
| 271 | Same to same | do | Foreign settlements in China and Manchuria. Acknowledges dispatch No. 537, of 15th ultimo, and informs him that his notes to foreign office relative to opening of Antung and Mukden to international trade are approved. | 224 |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root (telegram). | Mar. 29 | The Second Peace Conference. Reports the assent of China, and says telegraphic instructions will be sent as suggested by department in its telegram of Mar. 27. | 1116 | |
| 593 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Incloses copy of imperial edict issued on 20th instant relative to present administration of three Manchurian provinces. | 178 |
| 281 | Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill | Apr. 29 | Customs and inland taxation. Refers to dispatch No. 545, of Feb. 22, informs him that department approves his views as expressed in his note to Wai wu Pu relative to question of customs and regulations and taxation of foreign merchandise at city of Mukden. | 234 |
| 286 | Same to same | May 2 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to dispatch No. 488, of Dec. 24, and incloses copy of correspondence between the department and the legation in Spain relative to reciprocal protection of American and Spanish trade-marks in China. | 252 |
| 610 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | May 13 | Regulations restricting the importation of arms and ammunition. Incloses copy of a note from the foreign office relative to importation into China of arms and ammunition, together with copy of regulations governing same. | 198 |
| 619 | Same to same | May 17 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Reports that Emperor has issued court order to all officials impressing upon them imperative necessity of carrying out imperial commands. | 158 |
| 621 | Same to same | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Discusses the delay on part of Japan and Russia in perfecting arrangement for opening of custom-houses. Incloses extract from letter from consul-general at Mukden. Confirms his cablegram of May 16. States that Russians appear to evince but little interest in the matter and to be willing to let Japan reap every commercial advantage in Manchuria. Says that they have taken the position, which the diplomatic corps considers justified, that goods imported over Russian frontier should not be subjected to any other tax; that Japanese are constantly raising unimportant questions. Adds that British minister has already called his Government’s attention to situation. | 130 |
| D72 | Mr. Straight to Mr. Bacon | May 21 | Customs and inland taxation. Refers to his telegram of the 20th instant, incloses copy of his dispatch and inclosures to legation at Peking relative to question of customs regulations and taxation of foreign merchandise at city of Mukden. | |
| 299 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill. | May 31 | Stamping deeds for property purchased for missionary purposes. Incloses copy of dispatch from consul-general at Tientsin relative to stamping of deeds for property purchased by missionaries so as to prevent them from reselling such lands and houses, and asks an expression of his views in matter. | 206 |
| 631 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | June 3 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to instruction of Jan. 30, incloses copy of his note to foreign office and copy of reply thereto in which Prince of Ch’ing refuses to discuss question of revision of Article XI of treaty of Oct. 8, 1903. | 252 |
| 633 | Same to same | June 4 | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening ports of international trade. Confirms telegram of this date, incloses text of customs agreement between China and Japan. | 132 |
| 636 | Same to same | June 7 | Regulations restricting the importation of arms and ammunition. Incloses copy of note from foreign office and copy of reply thereto relative to alleged illegal importations of arms by foreign merchants. | 201 |
| 304 | Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill | June 10 | Customs and inland taxation. Incloses copy of instruction to consul-general at Mukden relative to customs regulations and taxation in that city, and informs him that while department has been in direct correspondence with Mukden consulate relative to matter, it looks to legation for its understanding of subject and for material on which to frame its views. | 239 |
| 310 | Same to same | June 13 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to dispatch No. 567 of Mar. 25, and incloses copy of letter to Secretary of the Interior relative to trade-mark regulations prepared by Chinese authorities. | 254 |
| 642 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | June 14 | Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 286 of May 2, and reports that he has again brought matter of arrangement for reciprocal protection of trademarks in China, by an exchange of notes, to attention of Spanish minister in Peking, and incloses copy of his reply. Incloses also copy of note from Austro-Hungarian minister on same subject. | 255 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Chentung. | June 15 | Payment of the Chinese indemnity—return by the United States of a portion of its allotment. Informs him of intention of Government of the United States to voluntarily release China from its legal liability for all payments in excess of sum which would prove to be necessary for actual in-demnity to the United States and its citizens. | 174 | |
| Mr. Chentung to Mr. Root. | June 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 15th instant, and expresses thanks of his Government for act of generosity shown by the United States toward China. | 175 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root (telegram). | June 19 | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening ports of international trade. States that he has been officially informed by the foreign office that custom-houses will open July 1 at Tairen and Antung with branch at Ta-tunkou. | 136 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | June 19 | Restrictions on importation, growth, and use of opium. States that department desires to know definitely whether Government of China will join the Governments of the United States, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, and Japan in appointing commissioners cooperatively to investigate question of opium, including both importation and production there. Adds that France has not vet accepted. | 158 | |
| 650 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | June 25 | Settlement of Lienchou indemnity. Incloses copy of dispatch from consul-general at Canton relative to execution of murderer of Mrs. Edward C. Machle one of the Lienehou massacre victims. | 218 |
| 651 | Same to same | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening ports of international trade. Refers to his telegram of 19th instant and incloses copy of note from foreign office announcing opening of custom-houses at Dalny (Tairen), Antung-hsien and Tatungkou. | 136 |
| 656 | Same to same | June 29 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use, of opium. Refers to department’s cable of June 21 regarding proposed opium joint commission, and states that he has called on Na Chung-t’ang and explained purpose of the United States relative to this matter, and strongly urged prompt acceptance by China of proposed opium joint commission; also incloses copy of his letter June 22, 1907, to Prince of Ch’ing. | 159 |
| 658 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of imperial edict and states that all opium dens in Peking, Tientsin, Shanghai, Foochow, and many other places have been closed, but that China has failed to carry out treaty of 1903 with the United States. | 160 |
| 659 | Same to same | do | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to instruction No. 291 of May 10, and says that notwithstanding fact that Chinese Government has declined to discuss question of revision of Article XI of treaty of Oct. 8, 1903, until expiration of the ten years, as fixed by treaty, it may be possible to reopen case at a later date with Wai-wu-Pu with some chance of success. | 256 |
| 660 | Same to same | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria—Establishment of custom-houses and opening ports to international trade. Incloses copy of note from foreign office concerning opening of certain cities to international trade. | 137 |
| 323 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | July 2 | Regulations restricting the importation of arms and ammunition. Acknowledges dispatch No. 610, of May 13, and incloses copy of correspondence with Treasury Department regarding exportation of firearms from the United States to China. | 202 |
| 324 | Same to same | do | Payment of the Chinese indemnity—Return by the United States of a portion of its allotment. Refers to instruction No. 317, of June 18, and incloses copy of telegram from Wai wu Puto Chinese minister relative to the purpose of the President of the United States to ask Congress for authority to reform agreement with China respecting the indemnity. | 175 |
| 663 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | July 9 | Reservation of American rights in the extension of the Japanese concession at Hankau. Incloses copies of correspondence between legation and consul-general at Hankau relative to reservation of American rights in extension of Japanese concession at Hankau. | 224 |
| 664 | Same to same | July 10 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Confirms telegram of even date relating to opium commission and incloses note from foreign office on the subject. | 162 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. States that he submitted department’s telegram to foreign office on the 21st, and supported it by note based on Mr. Root’s dispatch No. 270. Also states that after several interviews urging their acceptance he received note from minister for foreign affairs stating that Chinese Government is not aware of methods to be followed in making investigation, and therefore have no definite proposition they can consider or to which they can reply. | 162 | |
| 666 | Same to same | do | Customs and inland taxation. Incloses copy of note from foreign office relative to establishment of customs stations by China at 2 points where Eastern Chinese Railway crosses the frontier. | 240 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhil (telegram). | 1 July 11 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Directs him to endeavor to procure China’s agreement in principle to joint commission. | 163 | |
| 669 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | July 18 | Stamping of deeds for property purchased for missionary purposes. Acknowledges instruction No. 299, of May 31; gives probable reasons for order of Wai wu Pu relative to stamping of deeds for real estate purchased by missionaries; incloses copy of dispatch from consul-general at Hankau and copies of correspondence between the legation and Mr. Seabury, of Yale Mission, at Changsha, on the subiect. | 207 |
| 670 | Same to same | do | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Refers to dispatch No. 593, of Apr. 24 last, and incloses copies of 2 imperial edicts relative to certain administrative reforms in the provinces of Manchuria. | 179 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 24 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Reports that China accepts in principle joint commission, with understanding that each Government make investigation in its own territory on lines agreed upon by whole commission. | 164 | |
| 673 | Same to same | do | Customs and inland taxation. Refers to his telegram of July 8 and his dispatch No. 666, of 10th instant, relative to conclusion of arrangement between Chinese Government and Russian minister for opening of custom-houses on frontier of northern Manchuria. | 241 |
| 674 | Same to same | do | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Refers to dispatch No. 670, of 18th instant, and incloses copy of memorial on reorganization of provincial government of China, together with copy of regulations. | 180 |
| 675 | Same to same | July 25 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Reports more fully on subject-matter of his telegram of 24th and incloses correspondence with foreign office. | 164 |
| 31 | Mr. Root to Mr. Straight | July 26 | Customs and inland taxation. Acknowledges his No. 72, of May 21, and commends him for ability he has thus far shown in question of exemption of foreign goods from inland taxation within open cities. | 242 |
| 339 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill | Aug. 2 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Acknowledges dispatch No. 631, of June 3, and 659, of June 29, and expresses surprise at blunt reply of Chinese Government concerning negotiations for proper copyright agreement. Expresses hope that at later date conditions will be more favorable. | 257 |
| 690 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Aug. 9 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Incloses synopsis of regulations recently promulgated for municipal self-government of Tientsin. | 189 |
| 343 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill | Aug. 13 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Acknowledges dispatch No. 642, of June 14, and informs him that copy of his dispatch has been forwarded to American minister at Madrid, with an expression of hope that Spanish minister at Peking will receive instructions to effect agreement for protection of United States and Spanish trade-marks in China. | 258 |
| 697 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Aug. 15 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Incloses copy of an imperial decree published on 2d instant for encouragement of trade and industries, and copy of decree of Aug. 13. | 190 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 22 | Treaty between Japan and France relating to the Far East. States that China has made formal protest to France and Japan against clause in recent agreement between them which provides for mutual support in maintenance of peace and order in parts of China adjacent to their territories, and says that China states that matter pertains to her alone. Adds that protest has not been replied to. | 757 | |
| 707 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports more in detail on subject of his telegram of this date | 758 |
| 708 | Same to same | Aug. 28 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 707, and states that China has received note from French Government explaining most fully and satisfactorily agreement, and stating that nothing in it was to be understood as derogatory to majesty of China or infringing its sovereign right. States that as Japanese charge called at Wai-wu Pu at same time as French charge” it is presumed that assurances were given by him, but minister of the Wai-wu Pu made no mention of it. | 758 |
| 349 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill | Aug. 28 | Reservation of American rights in the extension of the Japanese concession at Hankow. Acknowledges dispatch No. 663, of 9th ultimo, and informs him that department approves his instruction to consul-general at Hankow relative to reservation of American rights in extension of Japanese concession at Hankow. | 225 |
| 710 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Aug. 30 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Incloses newspaper clippings stating that proclamation has been issued by Shanghai taotai for protection of British trade-marks from infringement in his district, and copy of his instruction to American consul-general at Shanghai suggesting that he endeavor to secure similar protection for American trade-marks in that district. | 259 |
| 714 | Same to same | Sept. 4 | Stamping of deeds for property purchased for missionary purposes. Refers to instruction No. 299, of May 31, and his reply thereto, and incloses copy of note from foreign office agreeing to stamp deeds for property purchased by missionaries in manner suggested by the legation. | 210 |
| 350 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Rockhill | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges dispatch No. 669, of July 18, informs him that department joins in views suggested by legation relative to stamping of deeds of conveyance of land purchased in China, and approves his letter to Mr. Seabury of Yale Mission at Chanersha en the subject. | 210 |
| 30 | Mr. Denby to Mr. Bacon | Sept. 25 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Incloses copy of proclamation by taotai of Shanghai for protection of American trade-marks in that district. | 262 |
| 742 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | Sept. 28 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Incloses copy of decree of the 20th of September looking to establishment of what is considered constituent or constitutional assembly. | 191 |
| 745 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Gives principal points of memorial recently published by viceroy of Manchu relative to reconciliation of Manchu and Chinese elements of population, incloses copy of edict of Aug. 10, and gives synopsis of edict of Sent. 27. | 192 |
| 750 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | Oct. 4 | Same subject. Refers, to dispatch No. 742 of Sept. 28, and incloses copies of two memorials of Sept. 30 dealing with subject of representative government | 195 |
| 751 | Same to same | do | Protection of foreign missions in China. Incloses copy of edict on subject of protection of missions in China. | 176 |
| 37 | Mr. Denby to Mr. Wilson | Oct. 7 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to dispatch No. 30, of Sept. 25, and incloses copy of a dispatch from the chargé d’affaires at Peking calling attention to the character of the proclamation issued by the taotai of Shanghai for the protection of American trademarks, and copy of his reply thereto explaining why certain reference to Standard Oil Company’s trade-marks in particular was dwelt upon. | 263 |
| 353 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Fletcher | Oct. 8 | Same subject. Refers to department’s No. 343 of Aug. 13, and incloses copy of note from Spanish foreign office on subject of jurisdiction of Spanish consular courts in China. | 264 |
| 758 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | Oct. 12 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Refers to dispatch No. 745, of Sept. 28, and incloses copy of edict of Sept. 9 on subject of abolition of race distinctions as between Manchus and Chinese. | 196 |
| 354 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Oct. 14 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. See instruction No. 134, of Oct. 14, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill. | 169 |
| 759 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | do | Customs and inland taxation. Incloses copies of correspondence relative to matter of preferential treatment accorded by customs regulations, in violation of treaty stipulations, to trade from Hongkong and Macao to open ports and ports of call on West River, as against trade from Canton. | 242 |
| 765 | Same to same | Oct. 22 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Refers to dispatch No. 750 of the 4th instant, and incloses copy of edict of 19th instant, ordering viceroys and governors to establish deliberative assemblies in their respective provinces. | 197 |
| 769 | Same to same | do | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to dispatch No. 642 of June 14, relative to reciprocal protection of trade-marks in China, and incloses copy of note from Spanish minister at Peking on subject. | 264 |
| 355 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Fletcher. | Oct. 23 | Stamping of deeds for property purchased for missionary purposes. Acknowledges dispatch No. 714, of the 4th ultimo, relative to stamping of deeds for property purchased for missionary purposes in China, and expresses satisfaction that Chinese Government has agreed to stamp deeds in manner suggested by legation. | 211 |
| 359 | Mr. Root to Mr. Fletcher | Oct. 25 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Acknowledges dispatch No. 710, of Aug. 30, and informs him that his instruction to consul-general at Shanghai relative to issuance of proclamation for protection of American trademarks is approved. | 265 |
| 29 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Denby | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges dispatch No. 30, of 25th ultimo, and states that, in opinion of department, it would be well to invite attention of taotai of Shanghai to last paragraph of proclamation for protection of American trade-marks, which forbids only imitation of Standard Oil Company’s goods. | 265 |
| 771 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | Oct. 31 | Protection of foreign missions in China. Incloses copy of memorials and copy of joint note to foreign office asking for complete religious liberty for missions in China. | 177 |
| 777 | Same to same | Nov. 2 | Regulations restricting the importation of arms and ammunition. Forwards copy of note from foreign office, inclosing copy of regulations governing importation of arms and ammunition into China. Says regulations were objectionable to foreign representatives, and incloses copy of note addressed to foreign office by diplomatic body relative thereto. Sets forth the reasons why regulations are objectionable to him. | 203 |
| 778 | Same to same | do | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening ports to international trade. Reports that settlement of northern Man-churian customs question has been reached by Russian minister and the Waiwu Pu, in accordance with which goods upon entering Railway Zone will pay two-thirds of regular import duty, this arrangement to be in force for one year. | 137 |
| 33 | Mr. Root to Mr. Denby | Nov. 23 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Acknowledges dispatch No. 37, of the 7th ultimo, inclosing copies of correspondence with Legation at Peking relative to proclamation issued by taotai of Shanghai for protection of American trade-marks, and informs him that department shares views of legation relative thereto. | 266 |
| 785 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | Nov. 28 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Incloses copy of regulations issued with reference to use of opium by officials of Province of Chihli. | 171 |
| 794 | Same to same | Nov. 27 | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening ports to international trade. Incloses official text of recent Russo-Chinese agreement relating to establishment of custom-houses in northern Manchuria. | 138 |
| 795 | Same to same | Dec. 14 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Acknowledges instruction No. 354, of Oct. 14, and incloses copy of note from foreign office relative to meeting of opium conference. | 172 |
| 380 | Mr. Root to Mr. Fletcher | Dec. 16 | Customs and inland taxation. Acknowledges dispatch No. 759, of Oct. 14, and says the department is glad to learn that under present arrangement, as set forth in note of Prince of Ch’ing dated Oct. 8, American trade at Canton will henceforth be able to compete on footing of equality with trade of Hongkong and Macao. | 248 |
| 382 | Same to same | Dec. 18 | Regulations restricting the importation of arms and ammunition. Acknowledges dispatch No. 777, of the 2d ultimo. Approves his action in joining in the protest of foreign powers concerning regulations governing importation of firearms. Expresses hope, however, that foreign representatives at Peking will not convey impression that their Governments are lacking in sympathy with Chinese Government in its endeavor to prevent firearms from reaching undesirable persons. | 205 |
| 799 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root | Dec. 26 | Governmental and educational reforms in China. Reports that Chi-i-soa (“deliberative assembly”) held its first meeting on the 8th instant, and gives the subjects discussed at said meeting. | 198 |
| 100 | Mr. Root to Mr. Chow | Dec. 26 | Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Forwards petition from Chinese in Guatemala, re exclusion laws there, transmitted through legation in Guatemala City. | 594 |
| 387 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Fletcher | Dec. 31 | The open-door policy in Manchuria—establishment of custom-houses and opening ports to international trade. Acknowledges No. 778, reporting that settlement of northern Manchurian customs question has been reached by Russian minister and the Wai-wu Pu. | 140 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 139 | Mr. Heimke to Mr. Root | 1906. Dec. 29 | Claim of Ricardo A. Deeb v. Colombia. Reports on claim of Mr. Ricardo A. Deeb, an American citizen, against Colombian Government, and incloses copy of correspondence between legation and the foreign office relative thereto. | 287 |
| 50 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Heimke | 1907. Feb. 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of dispatch No. 139, of Dec. 29, 1906, and informs him that the department approves his action. | 290 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Cortes | Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. See note of Mar. 5, 1907. from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco. | 1113 | |
| 102 | Mr. Cortes to Mr. Root | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 5th instant, and says Colombia has accepted invitation to take part in Second Conference, and adheres to second and third conventions agreed upon at First Conference. | 1125 |
| 173 | Mr. Heimke to Mr. Root | Apr. 9 | Message of the President of Colombia to the Colombian Congress. Transmits copy of message of President of the Republic of Colombia addressed to National Constituent and Legislative Assembly and reports made to that body by ministers of the cabinet. | 282 |
| 183 | Same to same | Apr. 22 | Provision for assembling of the Constitutional Congress. Incloses copy of decree of Apr. 15, making provision for assembling of next Constitutional Congress. | 294 |
| 226 | Same to same | Sept. 2 | Claim of Ricardo A. Deeb v. Colombia. Refers to dispatch No. 139, of Dec. 29, 1906, relative to claim of Ricardo A. Deeb, reports that Government of Colombia has issued resolution allowing claim of Mr. Deeb in sum of $25,069, and incloses extract of judicial decision in claim. | 290 |
| 9 | Mr. Dawson to Mr. Root | Oct. 31 | Denunciation of the modus vivendi concerning the boundary between Colombia and Peru. Reports that instructions were sent to Colombia charge d’affaires at Lima to notify Peruvian Government of Colombia’s denunciation of modus vivendi concerning boundarv between two countries. | 292 |
| 14 | Same to same | Nov. 8 | Claim of the Chilean steamer Lautaro, destroyed while in the service of the Department of Panama, v. Colombia. Incloses copy of protocol between minister for foreign affairs and Chilean chargé, which settles claim arising out of the destruction of the steamer Lautaro, under Chilean flag, while in service of Department of Panama. | 293 |
| 31 | Same to same | Dec. 31 | Boundary and navigation treaty between Colombia and Brazil. Reports that Brazilian Senate voted on 29th to approve boundary and navigation treaty between Colombia and Brazil. | 292 |
cuba.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 279 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Root | 1906 Nov. 26 | Provision for the settlement of claims growing out of the late Cuban insurrection. Incloses extract from Official Gazette of 23d, containing decree of provisional governor relative to collection of evidence and settlement of claims against Government of Cuba arising out of recent insurrection. | 298 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Quesada | 1907 Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. See note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco. | 1113 | |
| 143 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Morgan | July 18 | Cuban bonds of June 1, 1869. Incloses copy of a Cuban bond, and instructs him to ascertain and report to the department as to its value. | 296 |
| 486 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Root | July 29 | Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 143, of 18th instant, and incloses copy of note from foreign office relative to value of a Cuban bond. | 296 |
| 508 | Same to same | Aug. 30 | Sanitation of Cuban cities. Incloses portion of Official Gazette of the 27th, containing a decree issued by provisional governor relative to national sanitation. | 301 |
| 151 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Morgan | Oct. 23 | Cuban bonds Of June 1, 1869. Instructs him to report as to value of certificates issued by Cuban Government June 1, 1869. | 297 |
| 549 | Mr. Turner to Mr. Root | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 151, of 23d instant, and reports on status of certificates issued by Republic of Cuba under date of June 1, 1869. | 298 |
denmark.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Egan | 1907. Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| Mr. Brun to Mr. Root | Feb. 25 | Administration of estates of Danish subjects deceased in the United States. Says he is instructed “by his Government to inquire whether Government of the United States would be willing to enter upon negotiations for convention by which consuls, vice-consuls, or consular agents of Denmark in the United States would be authorized to administer estates of Danish subjects deceased in the United States. | 303 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 19 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Asks whether the United States Government would be willing to conclude an arrangement with Government of Denmark for reciprocal protection in China of trade-marks of citizens of Two countries | 266 | |
| 671 | Mr. Root to Mr. Brun | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 19th instant, and informs him that Government of the United States is willing to conclude an arrangement with that of Denmark for reciprocal protection in China of trade-marks of citizens of either country. | 266 |
| 678 | Same to same | May 2 | Administration of estates of Danish subjects deceased in the United States. Acknowledges note of Feb. 25 relative to negotiations for convention by which diplomatic and consular representatives of Denmark in the United States may be authorized to administer estates of Danish subjects deceased in the United States, and says that this Government has entered into no treaty with any foreign country granting rights in question, and that it is not considered desirable to establish a precedent in this regard. | 304 |
| 680 | Mr. Root to Mr. Clan | May 6 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Acknowledges Mr. Bran’s note of the 26th instant, in which he inquires whether the United States Government prohibits export of opium, morphine, and hypodermic syringes to China, and if so, in what manner. In reply he states that United States Government simply consents to prohibition by Chinese Government of importation into China of morphia and instruments for its injection. | 157 |
| 165 | Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Root | May 23 | Regulations concerning commercial travelers. Acknowledges circular instruction of Apr. 12, and incloses copy of an extract from an edict of June, 1839, relative to regulations in force in Denmark concerning treatment of commerical travelers and admission of samples. | 302 |
| Mr. Clan to Mr. Root | May 27 | Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Refers to note No. 671, of Mar. 25, and says that necessary instructions have been sent to Danish consul at Shanghai authorizing him to protect American trade-marks, duly deposited in Denmark, against violation by Danish subjects in China, and expresses hope that necessary instructions will be given for protection of Danish trade-marks. | 267 | |
| 694 | Mr. Root to Mr. Clan | June 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of the 27th ultimo, and informs him that instructions have been sent to the United States minister at Peking to inform consular officers of the United States in China that hereafter trade-marks of Danish subjects which have been duly registered in the United States are to be protected against infringement by such persons as come under jurisdiction of the United States consular courts in China. | 268 |
dominican republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Joubert | 1907. Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. See note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Baoon to Mr. Nahneo. | 1113 | |
| Mar. 31 | Review of the transactions of the customs receivership of Santo Domingo during the second year of its operation, Apr. 1, 1906, to Mar. 31, 1907, with collateral exhibits and remarks. | |||
| 6 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | May 18 | Financial affairs in the Dominican Republic. Incloses copy of act of National Congress signed by the President on May 14, declaring a loan of $20,000,000 for the amortization of the debt of Republic and redemption of certain concessions for public good. | 306 |
| Mr. Joubert to Mr. Root | May 24 | Convention between the United States of America and the Dominican Republic providing for assistance of the United States in collection and application of customs revenues of the Dominican Republic, the enabling act, and other correspondence relative to the interpretation and enforcement of the treaty. Incloses copy of resolution adopted by the Dominican Congress on the 3d instant, approving the Dominico-American convention signed on Feb. 8, and copy of communication addressed to minister of foreign relations relative thereto. | 310 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Joubert | do | Same subject. Acknowledges note transmitting copy of resolution of the Dominican Congress approving pending convention between the United States and the Dominican Republic, together with copy of letter from minister of the interior to minister of foreign relations on the subject. | 312 | |
| 17 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | June 19 | Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 15 of June 11, and incloses extract from Gaceta Oficial relative to approval of Dominican Congress of Dominican-American convention of Feb. 8. | 313 |
| 21 | Same to same | July 8 | Same subject. Confirms his telegram of July 7, and incloses extract from the Gaceta Oficial of June 29 relative to payment of Dominican customs duties to general receiver. | 314 |
| Proclamation by the President. | July 25 | Same subject. Text | 307 | |
| 25 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Incloses extract from Gaceta Oficial of July 24, containing ratification of Dominican-American convention by Dominican President and protocol of exchange. | 316 |
| 27 | Same to same | July 31 | Dominican trade-mark law. Incloses copy of trademark law passed by Dominican Congress, and states that it would be great convenience to legation and consulate-general in Santo Domingo to have law in printed form for distribution to American inquirers. | 379 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCreery. | Aug. 8 | Convention between the United States of America and the Dominican Republic providing for assistance of United States in collection and application of customs revenues of the Dominican Republic, and enabling act, and other correspondence relative to the interpretation and enforcement of the treaty. Confirms department’s telegram of Aug. 8, and incloses copy of regulations promulgated by President for the government of the customs receivership under the convention, and directs him to call the attention of the Dominican Government to item 2 of said regulations. | 317 | |
| 33 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | Aug. 21 | Political affairs in the Dominican Republic. Incloses copy of reply of president of the Dominican Congress to message of the President of the Dominican Republic. | 360 |
| Same to same | Aug. 28 | Convention between the United States of America and the Dominican Republic providing for assistance of the United States in collection and application of the customs revenues of the Dominican Republic, the enabling act, and other correspondence relative to the interpretation and enforcement of the treaty. Acknowledges instruction of Aug. 8, and incloses copy of his note to foreign office transmitting copy of regulations promulgated by the President of the United States for the government of the customs receivership, and copy of reply of the minister for foreign affairs thereto, together with copy of notice of regulations published in the Gaeeta Ofieial of Aug. 28. | 319 | |
| 43 | Same to same | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Confirms telegram of Sept. 12, and incloses copy of act of the Dominican Congress authorizing executive power to issue and sell bonds to amount of $20,000,000. | 320 |
| Sept. 23 | Final report of transactions of the Dominican customs receivership under the modus vivendi, covering the twenty-eight months, Apr. 1, 1905, to July 31, 1907. Text. | 322 | ||
| 46 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root | Oct. 5 | Constituent convention of 1907 and constitution promulgated on Sept. 9, 1907. Reports that constituent convention was called by Congress to amend political constitution of the Dominican Republic in its articles 6 to 104, inclusive, and 107 to last article, and incloses copies of decree declaring necessity for amending constitution and decree convoking convention. | 361 |
| 61 | Same to same | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 46, of Oct. 5, and incloses copy of constitution of the Dominican Republic promulgated on Sept. 9, 1907. | 363 |
ecuador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Lee to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1907. Jan. 4 | Election of Gen. Eloy Alfaro as President of Ecuador. Reports election of Gen. Eloy Alfaro as President of Ecuador. | 383 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Fox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to convey congratulations of the President of the United States to the President of Ecuador. | 383 | |
| Mr. Carbo to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Informs the department that inauguration of Gen. Don Eloy Alfaro as constitutional President of the Republic of Ecuador took place on Jan. 1. | 383 | |
| 20 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Carbo | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Jan. 4, and expresses appreciation of assurance of the President of Ecuador of intention of Government to continue to cultivate cordial relations now existing between the two countries. | 284 |
| 62 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Confirms his telegram of Jan. 3, acknowledges department’s of Jan. 4, and states that the President of Ecuador was gratified and pleased to receive good wishes and congratulations of the President of the United States. | 384 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Carbo | Mar. 5 | The Second Peace Conference. See note of Mar. 5, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco. | 1113 | |
| Mr. Carbo to Mr. Root | Mar. 9 | Election of Gen. Eloy Alfaro as President of Ecuador. Incloses copy of note from minister of foreign relations of Ecuador expressing appreciation of the President of Ecuador for good wishes of the President of the United States. | 384 | |
| Mr. Fox to Mr. Root (telegram). | May 6 | The Second Peace Conference. Reports that Ecuador will be represented at the Second Peace Conference by the Ecuadorean minister to France. | 1128 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 13 | Arbitration of the difficulty between the Ecuadorean Government and the Guayaquil and Quito Railway Company, an American corporation. Refers to former correspondence, says that revolution is imminent owing to the railway problem, that American investments are reported as in danger, and asks instructions. | 385 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Fox (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. Refers to former correspondence on subject, and instructs him to say to Ecuadorean minister for foreign affairs that this Government regrets injury done to credit and good name of Ecuador by contemplated confiscation of Guayaquil and Ecuador Railway, to lodge a formal protest with the Government of Ecuador against proposed spoliation of property and rights of American citizens, and to give formal notice that the President of the United States is ready to name an arbiter for settlement of all controversies arising between the contracting parties. | 385 | |
| 51 | Mr. Fox to Mr. Root | June 18 | Same subject. Confirms legation telegram of 13th, acknowledges department’s of the 15th, incloses copy of his note to minister for foreign affairs relative to contemplated confiscation of the Guayaquil and Ecuadorean Railway by the Government of Ecuador, and copy of reply thereto. | 386 |
| Same subject (telegram) | June 19 | Same subject. Says the President of Ecuador will name arbiter in railway question, and that the Government of Ecuador expresses hope that the President of the United States will do likewise. | 388 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 22 | Same subject. Reports appointment of the Ecuadorean arbiter in the railway question, and awaits designation by President of the United States. | 388 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 29 | Same subject. Reports appointment of Cesar Borja as arbiter in railway question, to take place of Aguirre, who declined to serve. Says situation is improved as result of action of department, and adds that minister for foreign affairs of Ecuador has expressed a wish that the United States name an arbiter. | 389 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Fox (telegram). | July 2 | Same subject. Informs him that the President will name an arbiter in Guayaquil and Quito Railway Company case at an early date. | 389 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 11 | Same subject. Informs him that he has been designated by the President as arbitrator in Guayaquil and Quito Railway case. | 389 | |
| Mr. Fox to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 13 | Same subject. States that the Government and people of Ecuador are well satisfied at action of the President in naming him as arbiter in Guayaquil and Quito Railway case, and that newspaper comments are friendly. | 389 | |
| 121 | Same subject | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Reports meeting on Oct. 5 of arbitrators in Guayaquil and Quito Railway controversy, incloses copy of communication to Secretary of State signed by arbitrator of Ecuador and himself, and says similar communication was addressed to minister for foreign relations of Ecuador. | 390 |
egypt.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Iddings to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1906. Nov. 26 | Jurisdiction over offense of criminal libel committed by an American citizen in Egypt. States that one Nelken Waldberg, naturalized citizen of the United States, District of Columbia, April, 1888, publishes daily newspaper in Cairo, in which he’ attacks citizens and members of diplomatic corps; strong proof of blackmail is furnished, and it is desired by certain persons to expel Waldberg, who says he will apply for passport. Requests instructions. | 1076 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Iddings (telegram). | Dec. 1 | Same subject. States that no ground is disclosed for refusing passport to Waldberg, and that American diplomatic and consular officers exercising extraterritorial jurisdiction have no authority to expel or deport, nor can department confer such authority. Says that officers have jurisdiction to arrest and try American citizens for offenses of criminal libel, according to common law. Directs him to consult American judge, mixed tribunals. | 1076 | |
| 147 | Mr. Iddings to Mr. Bacon | Dec. 16 | Same subject Confirms telegrams and incloses correspondence with Egyptian government. | 1076 |
| 148 | Same to same | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Refers further to Waldberg’s application for passport and his refusal to issue one. | 1077 |
| 67 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Iddings | 1907 Jan. 30 | Same subject. Incloses memorandum prepared in office of solicitor bearing upon certain phases of American extraterritorial jurisdiction in China; also memorandum dealing with jurisdiction over offense of criminal libel committed by an American citizen in Egypt. | 1078 |
| 68 | Same to same | Jan. 31 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 148, approves action, and states that conduct and character of an American citizen may under certain circumstances influence department as regards discretionary act of granting a passport, but such considerations can not affect his status as an American citizen. | 1081 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Root | 1906. May 18 | Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. the United States for losses sustained during the Spanish-American war. Acknowledges note of May 25, 1905, and incloses copies of documents relative to claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert for losses sustained by them through acts of the Federal troops during the Spanish-American war. | 392 | |
| 219 | Mr. Root to Mr. McCormick. | Nov. 13 | Accidental killing of Lieut. Clarence England, U. S. Navy, by stray bullets from a French warship engaged in rifle practice. Incloses copy of letter from the Acting Secretary of the Navy, together with copies of report and findings of naval board appointed to investigate the killing of Lieut. Clarence England, U. S. Navy, by stray bullets from a French warship engaged in rifle practice, and directs him to take early occasion to bring the matter in oral conference to the attention of the minister for foreign affairs. | 398 |
| 200 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Root. | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 219, says he left a memorandum with minister for foreign affairs relative to killing of Lieutenant England by stray bullets from French warship, and states that M. Pichon assured him that the United States could not feel more deeply than did his Government on the subject, and that he was already in conference with minister of marine relative to matter. | 401 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Dec. 22 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Informs him that American consul-general at Marseille reports arrest for fraudulent bankruptcy of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, claiming to be an American citizen, pending arrival of papers from Argentine Instructs him to investigate and take whatever action he properly can. | 411 | |
| 204 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Root. | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Referring to telegram of Dec. 22, relative to case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, now detained at Marseille at request of the Argentine Republic, reports on case and incloses copy of note to minister for foreign affairs relative to matter. | 411 |
| 212 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Bacon. | 1907. Jan. 2 | Discrimination against American meat products. Acknowledges No. 228, of Dec. 28, 1906, states that he transmitted to minister for foreign affairs copies of act of June 30, of forms of certificates, and of various regulations concerning inspection of American pork products, and incloses copy of memorandum from French department of agriculture relative to matter. | 402 |
| 245 | Mr. Root to Mr. McCormick. | Jan. 12 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Acknowledges dispatch No. 204, of Dec. 24, incloses copy of letter from Mr. Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at Marseille at request of the Argentine Republic, informs him that department approves his note to minister for foreign affairs relative to matter, and instructs him to continue his efforts in behalf of Mr. Jacobs, and if still under arrest to ascertain by what law of France he is deprived of his liberty. | 412 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Root. | Jan. 17 | Agreement between Great Britain, France, and Italy in regard to the importation of arms and ammunition into Abyssinia, Transmits copies of a Yellow Book issued by the French foreign office on the affairs of Ethiopia. | 430 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 21 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen to the Argentine Republic from France. Reports that Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at request of the Argentine Republic, is still in prison, and that foreign office shows evident intention of giving him up without consulting the embassy. Says no extradition treaty was exchanged with the Argentine Republic, but a reciprocity letter. States that he will not venture to push matter further without instructions, owing to peculiar position of Jacobs with regard to his right to claim protection of the embassy, as reported in his No. 204. | 413 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Informs him that it appears from facts before the department that Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at request of the Argentine Government, is an American citizen and is entitled to protection. Cites precedent and instructs him to inform minister for foreign affairs that the United States seems to have as strong a claim to consideration of the French Government in asking adequate protection for an American citizen as the Argentine Government has to obtain his surrender. | 413 | |
| 227 | Mr. McCormick to Mr. Root. | do | Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 204, of Dec. 24, 1906, and incloses copies of dispatches and telegrams exchanged with French foreign office and the Department of State relative to case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at request of the Argentine Republic. | 414 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. White | Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| 234 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Root | Jan. 31 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Refers to instruction No. 245, of Jan. 12, and incloses copy of his note to foreign office relative to case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at request of the Argentine Government. Says no reply has been received to his note, but that he has ascertained informally that foreign office hesitates to comply with request in order not to establish precedent. Says Consul-General Skinner reports that after examination of prisoner district attorney has reported to minister of justice adversely to demand of Argentine for extradition. | 416 |
| 254 | Mr. Root to Mr. White | do | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Incloses copy of instruction sent to embassies at London and Tokyo. Also incloses copy of regulations for suppression of opium growing and smoking in China; and states that views of Japan and Great Britain being favorable and cooperation of China seeming assured, it is desirable that on bringing this matter to attention of the French Government to inquire whether it will be willing to join other powers mentioned in conference on opium question or whether if another course were deemed more practical it would be prepared to name a commissioner who in concert with the other commissioners would investigate the subject, or in case of divergence of views statement thereof to several Governments for their consideration | 146 |
| 264 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCormick. | Feb. 11 | Discrimination against American meat products. Refers to dispatch No. 212 of Jan. 2, and incloses copy of letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, with its inclosures, in response to memorandum from French department of agriculture calling for further information as to mode of meat inspection under act of Congress of June 30, 1906. | 404 |
| Mr. McCormick to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 23 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Refers to his Nos. 227 and 234, says French Government has submitted papers in case of Jacobs, states that they seem regular to counsel of embassy, and asks for further instructions. | 418 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Informs him that question of surrender of Jacobs depends upon sufficiency of extradition papers which department has not seen. Says if embassy is satisfied with their regularity they should interpose no objection to surrender, but if not satisfied to consult Consul-General Skinner. | 418 | |
| 2 | Mr. Root to Mr. White | Feb. 28 | Discrimination against American meat products. Incloses copy of letter of Feb. 18, from Messrs. Armour & Co., of Chicago, Ill, and says department would be glad to receive report relative to question of admission of American salted meats into France when accompanied by certificates of inspection contemplated by law of June 30, 1906. | 405 |
| 272 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Vignaud | Mar. 7 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American 417 citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Acknowledges No. 234 of Jan. 31, approves his note to minister for foreign affairs relative to case of Jacobs, and informs him that his further report is awaited with interest. | 417 |
| 2 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Root | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Referring to previous correspondence relative to extradition case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, incloses copies of correspondence between the embassy and the foreign office concerning matter. | 418 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Vignaud (telegram). | Mar. 12 | Disaster to the French war ship Jena. Instructs him to convey to the President of the French Republic the sympathy and sorrow of the American people for the disaster to the French war ship Jena. | 431 | |
| 6 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Root | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Mar. 12, and incloses copy of his note to minister for foreign affairs conveying sympathy of the President and American nation on occasion of loss of the battle ship Jena, and copy of reply of minister for foreign affairs thereto. | 431 |
| 2 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Mar. 23 | Discrimination against American meat products. Refers to instruction No. 2, of Feb. 28, says that French Government has not replied to embassy’s notes of Mar. 1 and 5 relative to inspection of American salted meats, and incloses copy of further note on subject of Mar, 21 to minister for foreign affairs | 406 |
| 8 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | Apr. 3 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Acknowledges dispatch No. 2 of Mar. 8, informs him that department considers that embassy did utmost that could properly be done in behalf of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, and that since proceedings in case are shown by French minister for foreign affairs to have been within French law, it would have been improper further to oppose the surrender of Jacobs to the Argentine Government. | 424 |
| 322 | Mr. Skinner to Mr. Bacon | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Acknowledges instruction No. 308, of Mar. 9, and reports on the case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, detained at Marseille at request of the Argentine Government on charge of fraudulent bankruptacy. | 425 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Jusserand | Apr. 8 | Accidental killing of Lieut. Clarence England, U. S. Navy, by stray bullets from a French war ship engaged in rifle practice. Refers to offer of the French Government of 30,000 francs as personal indemnity to family of the late Lieut. Clarence England, who was killed by a stray bullet from a French war ship, informs him of the acceptance of the sum mentioned, and expresses appreciation for the kindly feeling shown by the French Government in the matter. | 401 | |
| 18 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | Apr. 18 | Discrimination against American meat products. Acknowledges dispatch No. 2 of Mar. 23, informs him that his action is approved, and feels that he will keep judiciously pressing for a reply from French foreign office relative to question of inspection of American meat products. | 406 |
| 315 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Skinner | Apr. 27 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Acknowledges dispatch No. 322, of April 4, relative to extradition case of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, informs him that department has given due attention to his observations regarding practice in France, which allows extradition of fugitives from justice of foreign countries on principle of reciprocity, in absence of treaty stipulations, and gives department’s views relative thereto. | 426 |
| Memorandum from the French embassy. | May 10 | Treaty between Japan and France relating to the Far East. States that object of intended understanding, which is not yet signed, is territorial statu quo in the extreme East, the equality of treatment of all powers, and integrity of China. | 754 | |
| 390 | Mr. Root to Mr. Jusserand. | May 18 | Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. the Unitec States for losses sustained during the Spanish American war. Refers to note of May 18, 1906, and incloses copy of report of the Judge-Advocate-General of the Army relative to the claim of Messrs Laurent & Lambert. | 393 |
| Proclamation by the President. | do | International Sanitary Convention. Text | 434 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jacobs | May 25 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France Acknowledges letter of Apr. 17, relative to his arrest and imprisonment at Marseille, says energies of the department were necessarily limited to an endeavor to secure for him all rights under French law applicable to extradition cases, and states that it does not appear that his detention was in accordance with French procedure. Informs him that if it should be made to appear that there was any violation of the local law in his case, the matte should be brought to attention of embassy. | 428 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Root. | June 5 | Accidental killing of Lieut. Clarence England, U. S. Navy, by stray bullets from a French war ship engaged in rifle practice. Incloses draft for 30,000 francs, and requests that it be sent to family of late Lieut. England, who was killed by stray bullet from French war ship. | 402 | |
| Same to same | June 8 | Application to other countries of administrative pro visions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Sets forth status of French chambers of commerce, and makes certain suggestions as to application of provisions of American-German commercial agreement which have been extended to France. | 492 | |
| Mr. Skinner to Mr. Root (telegram). | do | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France Reports continued imprisonment of Jacobs, although extradition was authorized Mar. 30. | 429 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Jusserand | June 11 | Accidental killing of Lieutenant England, U. S. Navy by stray bullets from a French warship engaged in rifle practice. Acknowledges note of June 5, inclosing draft for 30,000 francs to be paid to the family of the late Lieutenant England, and informs him that matter will be taken up and receipts returned to him signed by proper parties. | 402 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. McCormick (telegram). | do | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Instructs him to ascertain if continued imprisonment of Jacobs is according to French law. | 429 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Jusserand | June 13 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Acknowledges note of June 8, and informs him that translation of said note has been communicated to the Secretary of the Treasury, and that he will be informed later as to reply thereto. | 493 | |
| Mr. Skinner to Mr. Root (telegram). | June 15 | Extradition of Frederick Lodge Jacobs, an American citizen, to the Argentine Republic from France. Says Jacobs is to leave on the 20th, and that the incident is considered closed. | 430 | |
| 41 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | June 18 | Same subject. Refers to department’s telegram of June 13 relative to continued imprisonment of Jacobs, and says his detention has been due to difficulty in making suitable arrangements for his transfer to the Argentine Republic, and that he leaves on 20th instant. | 429 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. White (telegram). | June 19 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. States that the Governments of Germany, Great Britain, Holland, and Japan are prepared to join the United States in appointing commissioners jointly to investigate the opium question, provided the cooperation of China is assured, and that inquiry covers production of opium in China as well as its importation. Further states that the Chinese Government is favorably disposed and will doubtless appoint a commissioner, and adds that reply of France is necessary before proceeding further. Directs him to see instruction No. 254. | 158 | |
| 43 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | do | Treaty between Japan and France relating to the Far East. Incloses copy of the treaty. | 754 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Root. | June 20 | Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. The United States for losses sustained during the Spanish-American war. Refers to note of May 18 relative to indemnity claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert for losses sustained by them in Cuba during the Spanish-American war, and sets forth his objections to opinion of the Judge-Advocate-General of the Army in the case. | 395 | |
| 47 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | June 26 | Agreement between France and Spain for the maintenance of their international status quo in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa. Refers to his No. 42 of June 19 and incloses copy of text of agreement between France and Spain for preservation of their territorial status quo in the Mediterranean and on Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa. | 434 |
| 412 | Mr. Adee to Mr. des Portes. | June 29 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to Ambassador’s note of June 8 and informs him that the Secretary of the Treasury will be pleased to receive copies of the laws and decrees referred to in said note relative to the French chambers of commerce. | 493 |
| Mr. des Portes to Mr. Root. | July 7 | Interpretation of the word “champagne,” as used in the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to commercial convention concluded between the United States and Germany, and asks for an interpretation of “champagne” as used in convention. | 508 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 10 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. States that French Government is willing to be represented on international commission of investigation, provided, however, that other powers interested agree thereto. | 163 | |
| 66 | Mr. Adee to Mr. White | July 11 | Discrimination against American meat products. Refers to previous correspondence relative to French regulations affecting importation of American salted meats; incloses copy of report from Consul-General Skinner at Marseille and letter from Armour & Co., of Chicago, alleging that French minister of agriculture states that he had not been officially notified regarding the inspection law of June 30, 1906, and intimating that when he is so advised and is satisfied with new form of inspection, there should be no further objection to admission of American pork products. | 407 |
| Mr. Roosevelt to Mr. Failleres (telegram). | July 15 | Attempt against the life of the President of the French Republic. Extends congratulations on his escape from injury. | 432 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Root (telegram). | July 17 | Discriminations against American meat products. States that he has been informed that orders have been given for provisional admission of American salted meats to France without microscopic examination, says he is watching matters closely in the departments concerned, and states that he was asked whether he could officially inform French Government that certificates of French chambers of commerce are now accepted at our custom-houses on equal terms with those of German chambers of commerce. Adds that it would facilitate matters if he could give this information. | 408 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. White (telegram). | July 18 | Same subject. Refers to embassy telegram of July 17, and informs him that Treasury Department will give instructions to its appraising officers to accept certificates issued by French chambers of commerce. Directs him to express to French Government appreciation for its friendly action in the admission of American salted meats. | 409 | |
| Mr. des Portes to Mr. Adee | Aug. 3 | Political affairs in Morocco. Informs department that 9 Europeans were murdered at Cassablanca on July 30. Says victims were employed by French company, and reports on measures taken by his Government in interest of foreign residents. | 889 | |
| 424 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. des Portes. | Aug. 7 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to Ambassador’s note of June 8, and informs him that department has been advised by the Treasury department that it perceives no objection to acceptance of certificates of value issued by French chambers of commerce on same footing as those extended to German chambers of commerce under Point F of diplomatic note annexed to American-German commercial agreement. | 494 |
| Mr. des Portes to Mr. Adee. | Aug. 7 | Political affairs in Morocco. Transmits note from minister for foreign affairs of France, together with note verbale, relative to Casablanca outbreak and measures adopted to insure restoration of order and safety in Morocco. | 890 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. White (telegram). | Aug. 9 | Restrictions upon importation, growth, and use of opium. Instructs him to forward to the department copy of note of the French Government accepting invitation to join opium commission. | 166 | |
| 66 | Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Root | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note of French Government accepting invitation to take part in opium commission. | 166 |
| 429 | Mr. Adee to Mr. des Portes. | Aug. 13 | Political affairs in Morocco. Acknowledges note of 7th instant, with inclosures, relative to outbreak at Casablanca and measures adopted by French Government. | 892 |
| 77 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Sept. 10 | Discrimination against American meat products. Refers to his telegram of July 17, relative to admission provisionally into France of American salted moats without microscopic examination, and incloses note from minister for foreign affairs on subject. | 409 |
| Mr. des Portes to Mr. Root | Sept. 15 | Political affairs in Morocco. Recounts French Government’s plan for temporary police force in Morocco. | 897 | |
| 457 | Mr. Root to Mr. des Portes | Sept. 24 | Interpretation of word “champagne” as used in commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Acknowledges note of July 7, and explains intent and purpose of word “champagne “as it appears in the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. | 509 |
| Same to same | do | Political affairs in Morocco. Acknowledges the charge’s note of Sept. 15. | 899 | |
| 462 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. des Portes. | Oct. 4 | Claim of Messrs. Laurent & Lambert v. The United States for losses sustained during Spanish-American war. Acknowledges note of June 20, and incloses copy of a memorandum prepared by the Solicitor for the Department of State relative to the case. | 396 |
| 90 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | do | Frontier agreement between France and Liberia. Incloses copy and translation of frontier agreement between Franca and Liberia | 830 |
| 98 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. White | Oct. 14 | Restrictions upon importation, growth, and use of opium. See instruction No. 134 of Oct. 14, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill. | 169 |
| 102 | Mr. Adee to Mr. White | Oct. 17 | Discrimination against American meat products. Refers to dispatch No. 77 of Sept. 10, incloses copy of letter from Secretary of Agriculture relative to official inspection in this country of salted pork, and directs him to bring matter to attention of minister for foreign affairs. | 410 |
| 161 | Mr. White to Mr. Root | Dec. 20 | Convention between France and Great Britain for the prevention of fraud in succession duties. Incloses copy of convention between France and Great Britain for prevention of fraud in succession duties, and makes comment upon certain points of said convention. | 432 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 588 | Mr. Root to Mr. Tower | 1906. Dec. 15 | Military service of Henry Schultheis. Incloses copy of letter from Henry Schultheis, who desires permission to visit his former home is Germany, and incloses copies of correspondence had in 1900 between Schultheis and the embassy. | 514 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Tower (telegram. | 1907. Jan. 15 | The Second Peace Conference. Informs him that department is advised by Russian ambassador that Mr. de Martens will visit capitals of Europe for purpose of exchanging views with respective Governments as to organization of the Second Peace Conference and selection of a date. Says as Mr. de Martens can not visit Washington he will confer with him (Mr. Tower) when he visits Berlin for purpose indicated. Refers to department’s correspondence with Russian Government relative to reservation by the United States of right to discuss questions of reduction of armaments and employment of force for collection of contractural debts. | 1099 | |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Same subject. Reports his interview with Professor Martens on Jan. 22 relative to The Hague Conference. | 1100 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 25 | Same subject. Reports second interview with Professor Martens, and says he informed him that date for conference—the end of May or the beginning of June—is acceptable to the United States; also form of organization of equality of participation. | 1101 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Tower | Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| 604 | Mr. Root to Mr. Tower | Jan. 31 | Restrictions upon importation, growth, and use of opium. Incloses copy of instruction sent to embassies at London and Tokyo. Also incloses copy of regulations for suppression of opium growing and smoking in China, and states that views of Japan and Great Britain being favorable and cooperation of China seeming assured, it is desirable that on bringing this matter to attention of the German Government to inquire whether it will be willing to join with other powers mentioned in a conference on opium question, or whether if another course were deemed more practical it would be prepared to name a commissioner who, in concert with other commissioners, would investigate subject, or in case of divergence of views, a statement thereof to several Governments for their consideration. | 146 |
| Mr. Tower to Mr. Root (telegram). | do | The Second Peace Conference. Says he has ascertained that the German Government accepts programme of Russia for conference, that she is strongly disinclined to discuss subjects not contained in that programme, and that she is opposed to question of disarmament. States that Germany favors last of May or first of June as date of meeting, and agrees to same form of organization as at last conference. Says Professor de Martens renews his suggestion that Russia be promptly informed if the United States intends to present new questions for discussion, so that information, may be communicated to other powers. | 1101 | |
| 1093 | Same to same | Feb. 5 | Citizenship of persons born in the United States of German parents and living in Germany. Reports case of Carl Gundlich, whose father, Carl Gundlich, residing in Kiedrich, Rheingau, has applied to the embassy for a passport for his son, says it appears to be intention of the father to use fact of birth of boy in the United States in order to escape duties in Germany, and that, subject to approval of the department, he will decline to issue a passport to him. | 516 |
| 615 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower | Feb. 27 | Extension of the provisions of the naturalization treaties between the United States and Germany to Alsace-Lorraine. Refers to the extension of the provisions of naturalization treaties between the United States and Germany to Alsace-Lorraine, and instructs him to endeavor to secure from the German Government an arrangement which will put American citizens born in Alsace-Lorraine upon same footing as other American citizens of German origin returning to that country for legitimate purposes. | 511 |
| 1118 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Root | Mar. 7 | Military service of Henry Schultheis. Refers to No. 588, of Dec. 15, 1906, and incloses copy of note from minister for foreign affairs relative to military case of Henry Schultheis. | 515 |
| 618 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower | Mar. 8 | Citizenship of persons born in the United States of German parents and living in Germany. Acknowledges dispatch No. 1093, of Feb. 5, relative to issuance of a passport to Carl Gundlich, and informs him that passport should be issued to him in view of fact that he has not yet reached his majority and is not competent to elect another nationality than that of his birth. Says if, upon reaching the age of 21, he does not return to land of his birth this Government may reasonably conclude that he has elected another nationality. | 516 |
| 1121 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Root | Mar. 15 | Extension of the provisions of the naturalizatior treaties between the United States and German) to Alsace-Lorraine. Acknowledges No. 615, of Feb 15, and incloses copy of note to the German minis ter for foreign affairs relative to the placing of American citizens born in Alsace-Lorraine on the same footing as other American citizens of German origin returning to Germany for legitimate purposes. | 512 |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Root (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Refers to department’s number 604 and states that he has received note from ministry for foreign affairs, which states willingness of the Japanese Government to take part with other powers in a conference for investigation of opium and opium trade in eastern Asia. States that ministry for foreign affairs desires to be informed as to how proposals of the United States have been received by other powers. | 155 | |
| 1142 | Same to same | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Transmits copy of note from the Imperial German ministry for foreign affairs and confirms his cipher telegram of Apr. 2. | 156 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of the 2d, and states that British Government has expressed preference for commission to investigate opium trade rather than initial conference, but will offer no objection to the latter if other powers prefer it. Informs him that no further replies have been received, although Japan had already indicated consent. | 156 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Sternburg | Apr. 22 | Commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to commercial agreement signed on Apr. 22 between the German Government and the Government of the United States, and sets forth points on which customs and consular officers of the United States have been instructed, and which shall remain in force for term of said agreement. | 479 | |
| {Apr. 22 May 2 |
Commercial agreement between the United States and Germany, signed at Washington Apr. 22, 1907; at Levico, May 2, 1907. Text. | 477 | ||
| Mr. Root to Mr. Sternburg. | May 2 | Same subject. Refers to commercial agreement between two countries, and incloses copy of an amendment of section 7 of the customs administrative act which the President of the United States will recommend to Congress. | 480 | |
| 649 | Mr. Root to Mr. Tower | May 28 | Military service case of George Ahl. Refers to military service case of George Ahl, and instructs him to endeavor to have Mr. Ahl given permission to remain long enough in Germany to complete his musical studies. | 525 |
| June 1 | Commercial agreement between the United States and Germ any Text. | 485 | ||
| 842 | Mr. Root to Mr. Garrett | June 10 | Diplomatic immunities of an ambassador’s household. Refers to dispatch No. 1273, of Dec. 20, reporting an altercation between a German tax collector and porter at ambassador’s house, in consequence of which ambassador was asked to permit summons to be served on porter at house, and informs him that if porter is still in service of embassy the question of his personal immunity may be waived, but that service should be personal and outside of embassy precincts. | 529 |
| 693 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower | Aug. 7 | Marriage of American citizens in Germany or on Germany territory. Incloses copy of dispatch from American consul at Tsingtau relative to marriage of Americans in Germany or on German territory, incloses copy of the department’s reply thereto, together with copy of departmental memorandum on subject, and instructs him to report as to advisability of bringing matter informally to attention of the German Government with view to arriving at some solution of difficulties presented. | 519 |
| 1214 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Root | Aug. 8 | Military service case of George Ahl. Refers to instruction No. 649, of May 28, relative to case of George Ahl, and says he has been informed by minister for foreign affairs that it is not desirable that Mr. Ahl shall remain longer in Germany than period already fixed for his departure. | 526 |
| 1240 | Same to same | Sept. 23 | Marriage of American citizens in Germany or on German territory. Acknowledges No. 693, of Aug. 7, and reports on question of marriages between Americans in Germany or on German territory. | 523 |
| 727 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Tower | Oct. 14 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. See instruction No. 134, of Oct. 14, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill. | 169 |
| 731 | Same to same | Oct. 23 | Marriage of American citizens in Germany or on German territory. Acknowledges dispatch No. 1240, of Sept. 23, and informs him that in view of fact that strict compliance with the “certificate” requirement of German marriage laws seem to be practically impossible for an American citizen, instructs him to bring informally to attention of the German Government difficulties thus arising, to end that an expression of that Government’s views may be obtained and an arrangement made which will afford a satisfactory solution of the difficulties now existing. | 525 |
| 1255 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Root | Nov. 5 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Acknowledging instruction No. 727, of Oct. 14, states that he has transmitted the incisures to the minister for foreign affairs, and that he has inquired whether or not the German Government finds it convenient to suggest a place and time of meeting of opium conference. | 169 |
| Mr. Sternburg to Mr. Root. | Dec. 7 | Punishment for crime committed before, and not mentioned in extradition proceedings. Refers to extradition of Georg Bartholomaus from the United States to Germany, and asks the department’s views as to whether extradited man can be prosecuted for an offense committed prior to extradition and not set forth in requisition, provided no action is taken until a month after his release from present term of imprisonment. | 517 | |
| 1273 | Mr. Tower to Mr. Root | Dec. 20 | Diplomatic immunities of an ambassador’s household. Reports on a case which he says recently occurred at his house in Berlin, which brings into question subject of diplomatic privileges in regard to immunity from arrest of servants in an ambassador’s household, and incloses copy of a note from minister for foreign affairs on subject. | 527 |
| 670 | Mr. Root to Mr. Sternburg. | Dec. 28 | Punishment for crime committed before, and not mentioned in extradition proceedings. Refers to note of Dec. 7, relative to extradition of Georg Bartholomaus from the United States to Germany, and says department is in accord with embassy upon the general principle that trial and acquittal, or trial and conviction, for an extradition offense, does not clothe the fugitive with permanent immunity from prosecution for other offenses committed prior to extradition, but that fugitive may be rearrested after he has been given a reasonable time to depart from the jurisdiction. | 518 |
great britain.
(See also Egypt.)
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 146 | Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | 1904. Dec. 10 | Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning administration and lease of certain small islands on the North Bornean coast by British North Borneo Co. Refers to embassy’s note of Sept. 7, 1903, concerning status of certain islands near coast of British North Borneo, and says the Government of the United States is willing to come to an understanding with the British Government whereby a joint examination of North Bornean neighborhood shall be made by experts on behalf of each Government in order to agree, if possible, on a tentative line which shall conveniently and fairly represent intention of parties to protocol of 1885. | 542 |
| 198 | Mr. Durand to Mr. Root | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Refers to department’s note of Dec. 10, 1904, concerning status of certain islands near coast of British North Borneo; says there seems to be no necessity for carrying out a demarcation between American possessions and British North Borneo, as there is no intention to question the title of the United States to islands. States that the Government of Great Britain is willing to allow British North Borneo Co. to retain control over islands, and asks if the United States would be willing to make same concession. | 543 |
| 5 | Same to same | 1906. Jan. 6 | Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence relative to status of certain islands in North Borneo, and says that British North Borneo Co. desires to put forward an alternative proposal to that of the United States by which they are to carry on administration of islands in question, while paying to the United States the annual sum of $150 as a recognition of their rights. States that proposal is submitted for consideration of the Government 1 of the United States. | 544 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Durand | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Jan. 6, and sets forth the views of department relative to control to be exercised over certain islands in North Borneo. | 545 | |
| Mr. Durand to Mr. Root | June 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges department’s note of Jan. 12, and gives views of the British North Borneo Co. relative to points raised in said note. | 545 | |
| 138 | Mr. Durand to Mr. Adee | July 17 | Renunciation of extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar. States that although the treaty between United States and Great Britain provides for surrender of extraterritorial jurisdiction in Zanzibar by United States when it has also been surrendered by other powers concerned, the Zanzibar government is caused great inconvenience by reason of long delay in securing these conditions. Asks that United States surrender her extraterritorial jurisdiction provisionally, pending similar action by Portugal. States similar request has been made of German Government. | 569 |
| 489 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Durand | July 27 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 17th, and agrees provisionally to forego exercise of extraterritorial jurisdiction contingent upon similar temporary waiver by German Government. | 570 |
| 195 | Mr. Higgins to Mr. Root | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of July 27, and expresses thanks of British Government for courteous manner in which its request was treated. | 570 |
| 545 | Mr. Root to Mr. Durand | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of the 10th, and states desire to be informed of German Government’s waiver similarly. | 570 |
| 208 | Mr. Durand to Mr. Root | Nov. 6 | Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning administration and lease of certain small islands on the North Bornean coast by the British North Borneo Company. Refers to a memorandum left by him at Department of State concerning leasing to the British North Borneo Company of certain islands off coast of Borneo, and states that he is in receipt of a note from British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs asking what progress has been made in the matter. | 546 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Carter (telegram). | Dec. 10 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Makes known the President’s interest in the steps which are being considered by the British Government toward the amelioration of conditions in the Kongo, and directs him to make known the President’s desire to contribute by such action and attitude as may properly be within his power toward the realization of whatever reforms may be counseled by the sentiments of humanity and by the experience developed by the past and present workings of Kongo administration | 793 | |
| Mr. Carter to Mr. Root (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Expresses gratification of British Government at interest and attitude taken by the President in the matter. Outlines certain views as expressed by Sir Edward Grey. | 793 | |
| Dec. 13 | Agreement between the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, respecting Abyssinia, text of. | 579 | ||
| 296 | Mr. Carter to Mr. Root | Dec. 14 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Reports communication of telegram of the 10th instant to foreign office. Incloses clipping relating to an international conference. | 794 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Durand | Dec. 19 | Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning administration and lease of certain small islands on the North Bornean coast by the British North Borneo Company. Refers to embassy note of Nov. 6 relative to a memorandum on the subject of administration or lease of certain islands on the North Bornean coast to the British North Borneo Company, makes certain suggestions relative to administration of islands, and says department would be glad to have views of the British Government relative thereto. | 546 | |
| 366 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Carter | 1907. Jan. 7 | Requirements for registration of American medical practitioners in the British possessions in the Far East. Incloses letter from Chas. A. L. Reed, of American Medical Association, bringing to Department’s notice alleged discrimination against graduates of American medical schools in Hongkong and other British oriental territory. Instructs to make inquiry and report re specific discrimination complained of. | 553 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Jan. 15 | The Second Peace Conference. See telegram of Jan. 15, 1907, to Mr. Tower. | 1099 | |
| Mr. Snyder to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Earthquake in Jamaica. “Fearful earthquake followed by fire; Kingston destroyed; hundreds of lives lost; food sadly wanted. Consulate partially destroyed; fireproof safe.” | 558 | |
| President Roosevelt to King Edward (telegram). | do | Same subject. “I beg Your Majesty to accept my own sympathy and that of the American people on account of the dire disaster that has befallen Your Majesty’s subjects in Jamaica.” | 558 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Howard (telegram). | do | Same subject. “Express to Sir Edward. Grey my profound sympathy on account of the disaster in Jamaica.” | 558 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Swettenham (telegram). | do | Same subject. “I beg Your Excellency to believe in the deep and sincere sympathy of the people of the United States at this time of death and suffering in Jamaica.” | 558 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Howard | do | Same subject. Asks that there be cabled the governor of Jamaica an expression of deep and sincere sympathy of people of United States for people of Jamaica, and asks to be informed whether situation is such that people can be relieved by supplies or assistance sent from Guantanamo, Navy Department being glad to do what it can, and Guantanamo being so near Kingston. | 558 | |
| Mr. Howard to Mr. Root | Jan. 17 | Same subject. States he has been instructed to express high appreciation of British Government for prompt assistance of United States to Jamaica. | 559 | |
| Same to same | Jan. 18 | Same subject. Expresses thanks of Sir Edward Grey for message of sympathy conveyed to him by Mr. Carter. | 559 | |
| Mr. Swettenham to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. “Jamaica profoundly grateful to Your Excellency for expression of sympathy and for the very practical aid so kindly given by Admiral Davis and the entire particular service squadron of the United States Navy.” | 559 | |
| Mr. Orrett to Mr. Bacon | do | Same subject. Submits detailed report of conditions during and after the earthquake. | 560 | |
| 04 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Howard | Jan. 21 | Same subject. States that this Government was glad that proximity of United States naval vessels permitted assistance to stricken British subjects. | 562 |
| Archbishop Nuttall to President Roosevelt (telegram). | do | Same subject. “We all deeply appreciate American sympathy in our distress and the prompt visit of your men-of-war for our succor. Happily, supply of food available for relief committee is sufficient. After meeting cost of this our next great want will be the means for making small houses habitable all our people of behaving splendidly.” | 562 | |
| Mr. Snyder to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Estimates 1,500 instantly killed, about 900 buried, none Americans identified. Total deaths, 1,800. No scarcity food. Medicines, disinfectants needed. Water supply fair. 30,000 reported homeless. Street cleaning rapidly going on. People tranquil. | 563 | |
| Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Root (telegram). | do | Same subject. “I have been asked to ascertain present conditions Jamaica sufferers. Whether Red Cross desire private subscriptions and form donations should take. Please cable reply.” | 563 | |
| 14 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Bacon | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Expresses appreciation of offer United States Government to render further assistance, money or otherwise, to sufferers from earthquake, but as no telegram has been received from the governor of Jamaica, it is thought not likely that generosity of United States will be availed of further. Expresses appreciation of valuable assistance rendered by chief engineer on Panama Canal in sending special steamer with supplies and tents, and for Admiral Davis’ help. | 563 |
| 15 | Same to same | Jan. 24 | Same subject. Incloses copy of telegram from Sir Edward Grey, expressing appreciation of the America’s sympathy for Jamaica. | 564 |
| Mr. Bacon to Archbishop Nuttall (telegram). | do | Same subject. “The President much pleased with your kindly message, and directs me to express his warmest thanks.” | 564 | |
| 610 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Howard | Jan. 26 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of 22d re British Government’s appreciation of assistance rendered by officers of American Government, and adds appreciation of British acceptance of American tenders. | 564 |
| 611 | Mr. Root to Mr. Howard | Jan. 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 24th, communicating Sir Edward Grey’s responsive telegram to Mr. Bacon’s note of 22d. | 565 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Reid | Jan. 30 | Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis. | 1 | |
| 385 | Same to same | Jan. 31 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Refers to No. 297 and instructs him to inquire which of the two courses suggested would be more convenient and acceptable to the British Government. | 144 |
| 28 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Root | Feb. 1 | Earthquake in Jamaica. States governor of Jamaica desires his appreciation expressed for supply of tents sent to Jamaica by Americans. | 565 |
| Mr. Metcalf to Mr. Root | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Transmits copies of correspondence between Admiral Davis and the governor of Jamaica, the latter expressing gratitude for services rendered. | 565 | |
| do | Supplementary convention between the United States and Great Britain for the extradition of criminals. Text of. | 576 | ||
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Root (telegram). | Feb. 22 | The Second Peace Conference. Says Sir Edward Grey has communicated to him his final interview with M. Martens, and sets forth position of the British Government relative to the Second Peace Conference. | 1101 | |
| 332 | Mr. Carter to Mr. Root | Mar. 2 | Requirements for the registration of American medical practitioners in the British possessions in the Far East. Refers to department’s instruction of January 7, incloses copy of note from foreign office, February 28, and copies of sections of ordinances in force in Hongkong, etc., specifying conditions upon which practice licenses are issued. Foreign office states that governor of Hongkong has been requested to report upon the state of affairs, and that such report will be forwarded to the department when received. | 554 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 15 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. States that he has been informed by Sir Edward Grey that in opinion of His Majesty’s Government procedure by way of commission would seem better adapted to investigation of facts than an international conference. Also states that Sir Edward Grey will be asked by the House of Commons whether the British Government has received a proposal from the United States Government for appointment of a commission or conference respecting opium traffic, and if so, whether he can give particulars of proposal as well as reply to the British Government. Further states that Sir Edward Grey proposes to answer question and asks to be advised if department has any objection to question being answered. | 149 | |
| 335 | Same to same | do | Same subject; Incloses copy of a note from Sir Edward Grey in reply to a memorandum presented to the foreign office by Mr. Reid, copy of which is inclosed. | 150 |
| 59 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Root | Mar. 20 | Renunciation of extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar. States Germany is only country save United States which possesses extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar under definite treaty, which, by convention are to be surrendered, when similar rights of other powers are abolished; and requests that this matter be considered by United States. | 571 |
| Same to same | Mar. 22 | The Second Peace Conference. Incloses memorandum which was communicated to the Russian Government by British ambassador at St. Petersburg relative to discussion of question of expenditure on armaments at the Peace Conference. | 1103 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Refers to embassy’s memorandum of the 15th instant, and incloses copy of department’s note to Russian ambassador for information of his Government. Says further correspondence between department and Russian ambassador has been communicated to British minister for foreign affairs by American ambassador at London. | 1103 | |
| 26 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce | Apr. 6 | Renunciation of extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar. Acknowledges note of 20th ultimo, quotes portions of treaty between United States and Great Britain and between Great Britain and Germany, and suggests that, inasmuch as the rights of the United States and Germany, extraterritorially, shall cease in Zanzibar when those of other powers have ceased, a date be agreed upon when the rights of the United States and Germany shall cease simultaneously. | 571 |
| 39 | Mr. Sarle to Mr. Wilson | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Reports that jurisdiction of German consular court in Zanzibar has been transferred to that of Great Britain as from Mar. 30, and incloses official notice thereof. | 573 |
| 86 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Root | Apr. 22 | Same subject. States that German Government has renounced its extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar and hopes United States may see its way to adopt similar course without delay. | 573 |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | Apr. 25 | Same subject. States that on Mar. 18 the German Government notified British ambassador in Berlin of instructions for closing German consular court in Zanzibar, and hopes similar instructions may be issued to United States consular court. | 574 | |
| 48 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce | Apr. 29 | Same subject. Acknowledges notes of 22d and 25th and states instructions have been issued to close United States consular court in Zanzibar and jurisdiction transferred to competent British courts. | 574 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Sarle (telegram). | do | Same subject. “United States has relinquished its extraterritorial jurisdiction in Zanzibar. Close consular court at once. Forward court records to department.” | 574 | |
| 41 | Mr. Sarle to Mr. Wilson | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram, same date, and states he accordingly notified British consul-general and diplomatic agent and all foreign representatives that United States has relinquished extraterritorial jurisdiction and that consular court thereof is closed. | 575 |
| 99 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | May 1 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Apr. 29, and expresses thanks of British Government for readiness of United States in compliance with British request. | 575 |
| 50 | Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | do | Earthquake in Jamaica. Transmits correspondence from Secretary of the Navy re assistance rendered Jamaican earthquake sufferers. | 567 |
| 120 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | May 25 | Application to other countries of administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to provisions of American-German commercial agreement, and states that his Government would be glad to receive a note embodying assurance relative to extension of provisions to chambers of commerce of the United Kingdom. | 494 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | do | Fishery rights in the Magdalen Islands—case of the Alert. Incloses copy of a telegram from the master of an American fishing vessel off the Magdalen Islands, sets forth the views of the department on question of fisheries on the treaty coast of Newfoundland, and says that the only thing which can save the fisherman with his vessel on the fishing ground is to have some affirmative action and to have it promptly. | 533 | |
| 121 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | do | Same subject. Refers to note of May 25, and says he has transmitted to the acting governor-general of Canada telegram inclosed from master of an American fishing vessel off Magdalen Islands, with request that facts be inquired into and a report made as to course which he may take. Expresses regret for incident, and says he hopes arrangements may soon be reached calculated to prevent recurrence of similar difficulties. | 534 |
| 123 | Same to same | May 30 | Same subject. Refers to department’s note of May 25, and the embassy’s of the following day, and says he is informed by the acting governor-general of Canada that the complaint of the master of the American fishing vessel off Magdalen Islands is being inquired into. | 534 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | June 8 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Informs him that provisions of German-American commercial agreement are intended to be applicable in principle, and says that while the Government of the United States does not wish to make them a basis of discrimination against any other country, it is quite ready to make them applicable to Great Britain so far as conditions in that country permit if the Government of Great Britain so desires. | 494 | |
| 129 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Root | June 11 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of June 8, relative to changes in United States customs-houses, which derive from new German-American commercial agreement, and states that he has acquainted his Government with its contents. | 495 |
| 80 | Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | June 12 | Same subject. Refers to his note of June 8, and incloses copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury relative to question of acceptance of certificates issued by foreign chambers of commerce. | 495 |
| 387 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Root. | June 18 | Agreement between Great Britain and Spain for preservation of their territorial status quo in the Mediterranean and on Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa. Incloses copy of note of British minister for foreign affairs to Spanish ambassador in London relative to rights of Great Britain and Spain in Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coasts of Eurone and Africa. | 538 |
| 142 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Root | June 22 | Earthquake in Jamaica. Acknowledges receipt of department’s note of May 1, stating no charges lie against Government of Jamaica for stores sent earthquake sufferers, and conveys governor’s thanks. | 568 |
| 141 | Mr. Lindsay to Mr. Adee | June 27 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to previous correspondence, and states that he has received a telegram from the British minister for foreign affairs asking to be informed as to whether it is to be understood that paragraph F of the note annexed to the German-American commercial agreement had reference exclusively to sections 10 and 11 of the customs administrative act. | 496 |
| 151 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | July 3 | Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning the administration and lease of certain small islands on the North Bornean coast by the British North Borneo Company. States that the British Government is disposed to acquiesce in proposal set forth in department’s note of Dec. 19, 1906, respecting administration of certain islands on the North Bornean coast, sets forth understanding of his Government as to terms of arrangement, and says if the United States adheres to terms of arrangement as described that his note will be considered as sufficient ratification on part of British Government. | 547 |
| 152 | Same to same | do | Fishery rights in the Magdalen Islands—case of the Alert. Refers to his note No. 123, of May 30, and gives the report of the Dominion government relative to the complaint of the master of the schooner Alert, an American fishing vessel off Magdalen Islands. | 535 |
| 153 | Same to same | do | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to note of June 8, relative to recognition of British chambers of commerce as competent bodies to issue certificates of value on same terms as are accorded to German chambers of commerce, and incloses copy of letter from the Secretary of the Treasury on subject. | 496 |
| 105 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Bryce | July 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges note No. 141, of June 27, and informs him that paragraph F of the diplomatic note attached to German-American commercial treaty, relative to certificates of value issued by German chambers of commerce, is not limited by sections 10 and 11 of customs administrative act, but has general application under law to the ascertainment of market value. | 497 |
| 158 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | July 6 | Earthquake in Jamaica. Refers to note of May 1, from department and expresses thanks of British Government that no charges lie against government of Jamaica for stores sent earthquake sufferers. | 568 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Howard (telegram). | July 9 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to note of July 3, and informs him that department is advised by the Secretary of the Treasury that in view of facts set forth in embassy’s note above referred to, no objection is observed to extension of privilege requested. | 498 | |
| 397 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Root | do | Requirements for the registration of American medical practitioners in the British possessions in the Far East. Refers to instruction of Jan. 7, and dispatch No. 332, Mar. 2, and incloses copy of foreign office’s note, July 5, giving reasons for action of Hongkong board. | 556 |
| 108 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce. | July 10 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Acknowledges note of July 3, and incloses copy of letter from the Treasury Department relative to recognition of British chambers of commerce as competent bodies to issue certificates of value on same terms as are accorded to German chambers of commerce. | 498 |
| 109 | Same to same | do | Arrangement by an exchange of notes concerning administration and lease of certain small islands on the North Bornean coast by the British North Borneo Company. Acknowledges No. 151, of July 3, relative to arrangement between the two Governments concerning administration of certain islands on coast of Borneo and states that Government of the United States formally announces its adherence to arrangement, and accepts above referred to note as sufficient ratification on part of Government of Great Britain. | 548 |
| 168 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root | July 18 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Acknowledges note No. 108, of July 10, expresses recognition of liberal spirit with which the United States Government has acted relative to issuance by British chambers of commerce on same terms as German, and asks for information on certain points connected with exercise of these powers by British chambers of commerce. | 499 |
| 172 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Bacon. | July 20 | Same subject. Refers to his note of the 3d instant, and recommends to Government of the United States certain British chambers of commerce as qualified for purpose of issuing certificates of value under paragraph F of the note annexed to agreement between the United States and Germany. | 499 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce (telegram). | July 24 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of July 18, and gives him information requested relative to certain points connected with exercise of powers of British chambers of commerce relative to issuance of certificates of value. | 500 | |
| 180 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root. | do | Fishery rights in the Magdalena Islands—case of the Alert. Refers to note of July 3, relative to case of American schooner Alert, and says that in order to prevent friction in further cases of a similar character the Canadian government has instructed their officers not to interfere with any trap set by an American fisherman in waters where his license for such a trap would not be refused to a British subject, and asks that the United States instruct its fishermen to apply for licenses for trap nets, informing them that these will be issued by the Dominion government under same conditions as to British fishermen. | 537 |
| 122 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce | July 26 | Application to other countries of the administrative provisions of the commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Acknowledges note of July 18, confirms department’s telegram of July 24, informs him that certificates of British chambers of commerce will not supersede other documents relative to value required by customs administrative act of the United States, and adds that British board of trade certificates will be accepted as competent evidence by United States appraisers. | 500 |
| 130 | Same to same | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Informs him that copy of his note No. 172, of Sept. 20, recommending certain British chambers of commerce qualified for purpose of issuing certificates of value under paragraph F of the note annexed to German-American commercial treaty, and states that department has been advised by the Secretary of the Treasury that certificates issued by any of the chambers of commerce named will be recognized by appraising officers on same terms as German certificates. | 500 |
| Same to same | Aug. 8 | Fishery rights in the Magdalena Islands—case of the Alert. Acknowledges note of July 24, and states that the Government of the United States highly appreciates the good disposition shown in the treatment of the matter of the seizure of the schooner Alert and the concessions granted to American fishermen. | 537 | |
| 510 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Reid | Aug. 31 | Cruise of the Atlantic Fleet to the Pacific coast. See instruction No. 133, of Aug. 31, 1907, to Argentine. | 15 |
| 443 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Root | Sept. 10 | Newfoundland fishery question. Refers to previous correspondence on the subject and incloses copies of correspondence between the embassy and the foreign office relative to the modus vivendi for the present fishing season on the treaty coast of Newfoundland. | 531 |
| 453 | Same to same | Sept. 24 | Convention between Great Britain and Russia concerning the interests of their states in the continent of Asia. Incloses two copies of convention signed Aug. 31, between Great Britain and Russia, containing arrangements of subject of Persia, Afghanistan, and Tibet; also incloses copy of Sir Edward Grev’s transmitting note. | 549 |
| 222 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Bacon | Oct. 10 | Marriage of British subjects with foreigners. Incloses copy of an act of Parliament relative to marriages of British subjects with foreigners, and asks whether Government of the United States is willing to conclude an agreement with the British Government concerning issuance of certificates showing that no impediment to marriage exists according to American law. | 538 |
| 534 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Reid | Oct. 14 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. See instruction No. 134, of Oct. 14, 1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill. | 169 |
| 180 | Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | Oct. 29 | Marriage of British subjects with foreigners. Acknowledges No. 222, of Oct. 10, and informs him that it seems impossible at this time for the Government of the United States to enter into an agreement with the British Government relative to issuance of marriage certificates to American citizens who propose to marry British subjects showing that no impediment according to American law exists to marriage. | 541 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Reid | Nov. 4 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Incloses copy of text of bill for colonial law now under discussion by special committee of the Belgian Parliament, and instructs him to talk informally with Sir Edward Grey on subject and ascertain his views. Comments upon attitude of the United States Government relative to affairs in the Kongo. | 812 | |
| 550 | Same to same | Nov. 5 | Marriage of British subjects with foreigners. Incloses copy of correspondence with British ambassador concerning desire of the British Government to conclude an agreement by which American citizens who propose to marry British subjects might be furnished with certificates showing that no impediment to marriage existed according to American law. | 541 |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Root | Nov. 19 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Acknowledges instruction of Nov. 4. Says that he talked with Sir Edward Grey unofficially on subject of the Kongo, who said that he felt quite sure that English-speaking people would not be content with anything like disposition of case proposed in projet de loi referred to, and that he was extremely glad that the United States took an interest in subject and held similar views. | 813 | |
| Commercial agreement with Great Britain. Text of. | 577 | |||
| 493 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Root | Nov. 30 | Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Refers to instruction No. 534, of Oct. 14, and states that he is in receipt of a note from the foreign office accepting the proposal of the United States, for international opium conference. Says that the British Government would like further information as to proposed procedure of commission, but prefers to leave time and place of meeting to initiative of the United States. | 171 |
| Same to same | Dec. 5 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Referring to instruction of Nov. 4, and his dispatch of Nov. 19, gives substance of an instruction to the British minister in Belgium, copy of which was shown him by Sir Edward Grey, relative to concerted action with his American colleague on subject of the Kongo. | 824 |
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| 74 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Root | 1906. Dec. 4 | Conditions in Crete. Transmits an application from Mr. Philippe C. Dockos, of Canea, Crete, for appointment as honorary American consul in that island, such American interests as now exist there being looked after by British consulate-general. States that since the arrival of Mr. Zaimis, Crete has been relatively quiet. | 585 |
| 483 | Same to same | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 474, of Dec. 4, 1906; reports adjournment of Cretan Assembly, Dec. 12, after adopting a constitution and sending a telegram to Greek Chamber of Deputies, containing fraternal salute and expressing hope that “the elect of the nations being united in one assembly,” and Greek Chamber passed bill, Dec. 12, authorizing Greek officers to serve in Cretan gendarmerie; also that constitution if acceptable to powers it will be put into effect at once; otherwise assembly will be reconvened to consider powers’ objections. | 586 |
| 133 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Jackson | 1907. Jan. 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 474, and states department considers no American consulate needed on island of Crete, and appreciates Mr. Dockos’s sentiments of esteem and friendship. | 586 |
| 508 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Root | Feb. 22 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 483, and reports meeting of assembly to receive announcement that constitution had been approved by powers and taking of oath by Mr. Zaimis. Says it is understood that Cretan cabinet will now resign and provisional ministry formed to carry on Government till elections in May. Reports Crete as quiet, gendarmerie doing well under Greek officers, and appointment of three Greek judges to Cretan “cour d’Apprl.” | 587 |
| 509 | Same to same | Feb. 23 | Protection of citizens or subjects of governments that are without diplomatic representatives in Greece. Reports application for his good offices to enable Paul de Frontac de Richelaud to visit Turkey and that he could do nothing officially further than speaking of request to his Turkish colleague. States that he was asked not long since to issue passport to a Mexican lady who wished to enter Turkey, but that he is without instructions as to how to act in such cases. | 583 |
| 145 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Jackson | Mar. 8 | Requirements in regard to the practice of dentistry. Incloses copy of letter from J. T. Gore, D. D. S., of Philadelphia, re information relative to practice of dentistry in Greece by foreigners. | 584 |
| 146 | Same to same | Mar. 13 | Protection of citizens or subjects of governments that are without diplomatic representatives in Greece. Acknowledges No. 509, of 23d ultimo, and refers to foreign relations, 1871 and 1872, for protection of Swiss citizens, and 1894 and 1896, for protection of Chinese. | 583 |
| 518 | Mr. Jackson to Mr. Root | Mar. 28 | Requirements in regard to the practice of dentistry. States that his dentist, an Englishman, holder of a British diploma, informs him that foreigners desiring to practice dentistry in Greece must undergo examination, conducted in French, and pay certain fees, and that foreign medical diplomas are not generally accepted in Greece. | 584 |
| 583 | Same to same | Sept. 23 | Extradition treaties of Greece with France and Germany. Refers to previous correspondence and transmits copies of Greek Official Gazette, containing texts of extradition treaties negotiated by Greece with France and Germany. | 585 |