List of papers with subjects of correspondence
circulars.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Circular | 1909. Apr. 21 | Worlds Conservation Congress. Transmits copy of Aide-Memoire explaining scope of instruction of Feb. 19, 1909, concerning Congress for Conservation of National Resources. | 1 | |
| do | June 21 | Registration of American citizens. Instruction to insert in register and certificate of registration address of person registering. | 3 | |
| do | July 3 | Fourth International Sanitary Convention to be held at San José C. R., Dec. 25, 1909–Jan. 2, 1910. Instructs diplomatic officers to discuss with the officials of the Government to which he is accredited the matter. | 651 | |
| do | July 28 | Fourth Pan-American Sanitary Conference. Suggests discussing with foreign officials the importance of the Fourth International Sanitary Conference. | 4 | |
| do | Sept. 1 | International Opium Conference, instructed to request the Government to which he is accredited to appoint delegates to international conference for the suppression of opium. | 107 | |
| do | Nov. 1 | The American Red Cross. Instruction to forward reports relative to Red Cross organization. | 4 | |
| do | Dec. 4 | International Prison Congress. Instruction to extend invitation to participate in International Prison Congress. | 8 |
argentine republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date | Subject. | Page. |
| 180 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson | 1908. June 30 | Extradition of Vito Daniano from the Argentine Republic. Instructs him to request extradition. | 13 |
| 782 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root. | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Reports reasons for delay in case | 14 |
| Mr. Eddy to Mr. Root (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Reports extradition granted. | 15 | |
| 30 | Same to same | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Incloses copies of judgments of Argentine court. | 15 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 8 | Same subject. In Daniano extradition case Argentine asks guarantee that death penalty will not be inflicted. | 17 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Eddy (telegram). | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Says under United States laws it is impossible to give guarantee as to death penalty asked by Argentina. | 17 | |
| 38 | Mr. Eddy to Mr. Root | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Incloses note from Argentine foreign office giving opinion of Attorney General. | 18 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | 1909. Feb. 25 | Same subject. Reports granting of unconditional extradition by Argentine supreme court. | 19 | |
| 96 | Mr. Eddy to Mr. Bacon. | Mar. 1 | Same subject. Reports granting of extradition or Vito Daniano by Supreme Court. Suggests in future extradition cases that formal papers be sent earlier. | 19 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Sherrill (telegram). | July 22 | Severing of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Bolivia and good offices of United States. Instructs him to use impartial friendly offices in behalf of Bolivian citizens and interests in Argentina during suspension of diplomatic relations between the two countries. | 10 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Sherrill (telegram). | July 23 | Same subject. Instructs him to exercise good offices for Bolivian interests in Argentina; says United States minister at La Paz has been instructed to use good offices for Argentine citizens and interests there. | 11 | |
| 13 | Same to same | 1908. do | Same subject. Instructs him re use of United States good offices for citizens of third countries. | 11 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Portela. | July 26 | Same subject. Informs him that American minister at La Paz has been instructed to use good offices for Argentine citizens and interests there. | 12 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Sherrill (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to the Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 407 | Mr. Bacon to Baron Hengel-muller. | 1909. Jan. 23 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Informs him of date of meeting of opium commission, and invites Austria-Hungary to delegate representative. | 97 |
| May 18 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Austria-Hungary. Text. | 33 | ||
| 1396 | Baron Ambrozy to Mr. Knox. | June 4 | Form of certificate to be used by Austro-Hungarian subjects becoming naturalized American citizens. Calls department’s attention to error in naturalization certificate of former Hungarian subject. Asks that steps be taken to prevent recurrence of such errors. | 30 |
| 1809 | Same to same | July 22 | Application of the administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany of 1907 to Austria-Hungary. Asks whether provisions of commercial agreement of 1907with Germany will apply to Austro-Hungarian imports. | 21 |
| 457 | Mr. Adee to Baron Ambrozy. | July 23 | Form of certificates to be used by Austro-Hungarian subjects becoming American citizens. Informs him of purport of reply of Department of Commerce and Labor re error in naturalization certificates. | 31 |
| Mr. Knox to Baron Ambrozy. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 2330 | Baron Ambrozy to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 25 | Form of certificate used by Austro-Hungarian subjects becoming naturalized American citizens. Asks that Department of Commerce and Labor be requested to use form of renunciation clause which prevailed from 1896 to 1906. | 31 |
| Mr. Rives to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept, 30 | Application of the administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany of 1907 to Austria-Hungary. Foreign office asks whether certificates of Austro-Hungarian Chambers of Commerce will be accepted by United States customs authorities and given same privileges as German. | 22 | |
| 483 | Mr. Adee to Baron Ambrozy. | Oct. 7 | Form of certificate to be used by Austro-Hungarian subjects becoming naturalized American citizens. Informs him that error in certificate of naturalization has been brought to the attention of the Department of Commerce and Labor. | 32 |
| 485 | Mr. Wilson to Baron Hengelmuller. | Oct. 25 | Application of the administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany of 1907 to Austria-Hungary. Addresses him concerning continued enjoyment by Austria-Hungary of the administrative provisions of the American commercial agreement with Germany of 1907. | 22 |
| 374 | Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Shaughnessy. | Nov. 1 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note of Oct. 25 to embassy of Austria-Hungary. | 29 |
| 993 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges No. 374 and says action of United States is greatly appreciated in Austria-Hungary. | 30 |
| Aide-memoire | Dec. 20 | Abuse of naturalization papers by Austrians. Discusses subject. | 35 |
belgium.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Root to Baron Moncheur. | 1909. Jan. 11 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Acknowledges note relative to law approving treaty by which Belgium takes over Independent State of the Kongo. | 400 | |
| 103 | Baron Moncheur to Mr. Bacon. | 1909. Feb. 3 | Application of treaties to the Hawaiian Islands. Asks if commercial conventions between United States and foreign powers are applicable to Hawaiian Islands. | 37 |
| Mr. Bacon to Baron Moncheur. | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Informs him that all treaties between the United States and foreign powers are applicable to Hawaiian Islands. | 38 | |
| Baron Moncheur to Mr. Knox. | May 25 | Third International Conference on Maritime Law. Says conference will open Sept. 28 and asks if date is satisfactory to United States. | 653 | |
| 514 | Mr. Knox to Baron Moncheur. | June 2 | Same subject. Says United States will take part in conference and that delegates will be named later. | 654 |
| Memorandum | June 12 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Transmits memorandum setting forth views of the Belgium Government in re affairs in the Kongo. | 409 | |
| 569 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. de Cartier de Marchienne. | Sept. 20 | Third International Conference on Maritime Law. Transmits names of delegates to represent the United States at conference. | 654 |
| 14 | Mr. Knox to Count de Buisseret. | Dec. 17 | Death of His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians, and the accession to the throne of King Albert I. Expresses sympathy on occasion of death of King Leopold. | 36 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports death of King | 36 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Reports concerning title of the King and enthronement ceremonies. | 36 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wilson (telegram). | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Instructs him to attend enthronement ceremonies as representative of President. | 37 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Count de Buisseret. | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Informs him that President will attend memorial services to be held for late King Leopold. | 37 |
bolivia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Calderon to Mr. Knox | 1909. May 6 | Election of President and Vice Presidents of Bolivia. Reports election of President and Vice Presidents of Bolivia. | 39 | |
| Mr. Stutesman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 13 | Severing of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Bolivia and good offices of United States. Hostile demonstration in La Paz on account of Argentine decision in boundary dispute between Peru and Bolivia. | 10 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 21 | Same subject. Reports of recall of Argentine minister. Says he is requested to take chargé of Argentine Legation. | 10 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Stutesman (telegram). | July 22 | Same subject. (Same mutatis mutandis as telegram of July 22, 1909. to Argentina.) | 10 | |
| 19 | Same to same | July 23 | Same subject. (Same, mutatis mutandis, as No. 13, July 23, 1909, to Argentina.) | 11 |
| Mr. Stutesman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Says Bolivia will satisfy Argentina and accept award. Is treating with Peru for modifications of boundary line. | 12 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Reports agreement between Bolivia and Argentina. | 12 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Stutesman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses gratification re boundary dispute between Argentina and Bolivia. | 12 | |
| Mr. Calderon to Mr. Knox | Oct. 4 | Election of President and Vice Presidents of Bolivia. Incloses autograph letter from President of Bolivia announcing assumption of his duties. | 39 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Calderon | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Says reply of President of United States to President of Bolivia re his assumption of office will be delivered through American minister at La Paz. | 39 | |
| Mr. Stutesman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 23 | Severing of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Bolivia and good offices of United States. Reports ratification of Peru-Bolivian protocol by Bolivian Congress. | 13 | |
| 405 | Same to same | Nov. 26 | Boundary dispute between Bolivia and Peru. Incloses copies of decisions in boundary controversy between Peru and Bolivia. | 502 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Stutesman (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to the Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 |
brazil.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Janes to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1909. Jan. 17 | Preferential tariff concessions in favor of American products. Reports continuance during 1909 of tariff reduction. | 40 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Janes (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Instructs him to express appreciation for continuance of tariff reduction. | 41 | |
| Mr. Nabuco to Mr. Root | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Says Brazil will continue for 1909 tariff reduction on American exports. | 40 | |
| 76 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Expresses appreciation for continued tariff reduction on American exports to Brazil. | 41 |
| Mr. Janes to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. Says Brazilian minister for foreign affairs offers congratulations on settlement of difficulties with Venezuela. | 614 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Ferreira | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Expresses appreciation of the United States for his good offices in Caracas in connection with reestablishment of relations. | 614 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Branco (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses appreciation of United States for good offices of Brazilian minister at Caracas. | 614 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Janes | do | Same subject. Says department appreciates congratulations of Brazilian minister of foreign affairs. | 615 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco | do | Same subject. Informs him of sending of telegram of thanks to Brazilian minister for foreign affairs. | 615 | |
| Mr. Branco to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for telegram and congratulates United States on resumption of diplomatic relations with Venezuela. | 615 | |
| Mr. Dudley to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 14 | Death of President Penna of Brazil. Says President Penna died this morning. | 43 | |
| Mr. Taft to Mr. Pecanha (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. Telegraphs condolences | 43 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Nabuco. | June 16 | Same subject. Informs him of sending of condolence. | 43 | |
| Mr. Dudley to Mr. Knox. | June 21 | Same subject. Incloses note acknowledging telegram of condolence. | 43 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Dudley | Nov. 4 | Arrest and imprisonment of American seamen by police authorities at Rio de Janeiro. Instructs him to bring the matter to attention of Brazilian foreign office. Discusses case, which the department considers can not be deemed to create a precedent. | 41 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Dudley (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to the Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 | |
| 460 | Mr. Dudley to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 18 | Arrest and imprisonment of American seamen by police authorities at Rio de Janeiro. Reports that instruction of Nov. 4 has been brought to the attention of the foreign office. | 42 |
bulgaria.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hutchinson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1909. Apr. 30 | Recognition of independence of Bulgaria. Says Bulgaria seeks recognition by United States. | 45 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hutchinson. | do | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and Bulgaria. Directs him to notify Bulgaria of the termination of commercial agreement with the United States. | 46 | |
| 536 | Mr. Paprikoff to Mr. Knox. | May 2–15 | Recognition of independence of Bulgaria. Expresses thanks for felicitations of United States re independence of Bulgaria. | 45 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hutchinson (telegram). | May 3 | Same subject. Instructs him to express to Czar felicitations of President of United States upon admission of Bulgaria to community of independent States. | 45 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Paprikoff. | June 2 | Same subject. Renews felicitations of United States re independence of Bulgaria. | 46 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Eddy | Aug. 6 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and Bulgaria. Says commercial agreements between the United States and Bulgaria will terminate Oct. 31, 1909. | 47 |
chile.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Hicks to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1909. Jan. 20 | Protection of Chinese in Chile. Reports satisfactory arrangement for Chinese representation in Chile. | 48 | |
| 303 | Same to same | Jan. 21 | Same subject. Incloses form of certificate for use of Chinese in Chile. | 48 |
| 152 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hicks | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note of Feb. 4 from Chinese minister. | 49 |
| 160 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Hicks. | Mar. 17 | Same subject. Approves form of certificate transmitted in dispatch No. 503. | 50 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Pierrepont (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to the Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 |
china.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Suject. | Page. |
| 1715 | Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay. | 1904. Sept. 27 | The Hukuang loan. Reports re promise of China to favor British and American capital for railways in China. | 146 |
| 233 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root | 1906. Feb. 23 | The Whangpoo River conservancy scheme. Incloses copy joint note of representatives at Peking protesting against appointment of resident administrator of Whangpoo Conservancy Board. | 70 |
| 129 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Approves his action re protest against appointment of resident adminstrator of Whangpoo Conservancy Board. | 72 |
| 390 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root. | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Incloses newspaper clipping relative to summarizing the Whangpoo River conservancy. | 72 |
| 712 | Same to same | 1907. Aug. 30 | Same subject. Transmits report re working of new agreement for Whangpoo conservancy. | 77 |
| 792 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Root. | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Reports criticisms of the Whangpoo River improvements by the scientific attaché of the German consulate at Shanghai. | 79 |
| 400 | Mr. Root to Mr. Fletcher. | 1908. Jan. 21 | Same subject. Says department would regret interference of any foreign power with Whangpoo conservancy scheme. | 80 |
| 177 | Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bacon | June 26 | Protection of corporations organized under laws of United States and operating in China. Incloses correspondence with legation at Peking on the subject. | 64 |
| 990 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root. | Aug. 28 | Functions and status of the United States court for China. Transmits communication from foreign office protesting against judgment of United States court for China in De Menil murder case. | 55 |
| 507 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Oct. 27 | Protection of corporations organized under laws of United States and operating in China. Incloses copy of instruction to consul at Hankow re attitude of United States. | 65 |
| 1054 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root. | Dec. 4 | Political reforms in China. Reports re enthronement ceremonies of Emperor. | 125 |
| 1069 | Same to same | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Incloses copy of memorial fixing powers, duties, and prerogatives of regent of Chinese Empire. | 126 |
| 1078 | Same to same | 1909. Jan. 5 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Incloses copy of customs regulations governing importation of morphia. | 95 |
| 84 | Mr. McNally to Mr. Root. | Jan. 13 | Right of American citizen to buy and sell real estate inside walls of Nanking City. Incloses correspondence with Nanking authorities. | 51 |
| 536 | Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill. | Jan. 19 | Functions and status of the United States court for China. Says China’s understanding of functions of United States court for China is incorrect and incloses departmental memorandum denning jurisdiction of court. | 57 |
| 135 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wu | Jan. 21 | Protection of Chinese in Chile. Says arrangements have been made for protection of Chinese in Chile by American diplomatic and consular officers. | 48 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | do | Political reforms in China. Expresses gratification that new Emperor of China has determined to carry out program laid down by late Empress Dowager. | 129 | |
| 1093 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root. | Jan 26 | Same subject. Incloses imperial edict instructing Government boards and officials to carry out reforms in China. | 129 |
| Bishop Brent to Mr. Bacon, (telegram). | 1909. Jan. 31 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Gives names of Italian and Austrian commissioners to opium commission. Says notification of appointments should come through department. Asks names of Chinese delegates. | 9 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Bishop Brent (telegram). | Feb. 1 | Same subject. Gives him names of Austrian,Italian, and Chinese delegates to opium commission. | 99 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Instructs him to extend good wishes of President to opium commission. | 99 | |
| Bishop Brent to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports his election as chairman of opium commission. | 99 | |
| Mr. Wu to Mr. Bacon | Feb. 4 | Protection of Chinese in Chile. Expresses appreciation of good offices of United States. | 49 | |
| 1101 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox | Feb. 9 | Funeral of the Emperor of China. Incloses circular note inviting diplomatic body to attend funeral ceremonies of Chinese Emperor. | 215 |
| 550 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Feb. 20 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Incloses copy of bill prohibiting importation of opium into the United States. | 100 |
| 1113 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Bacon | do | Political reforms in China. Transmits translation of regulations for local self-government in China. | 130 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill | Feb. 23 | Right of American citizen to buy and sell real estate inside walls of Nanking City. Approves instruction to consul at Nanking re right of American citizen to buy and sell real estate inside city walls. | 54 | |
| Bishop Brent to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Transmits resolutions passed by opium commission. | 101 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Bishop Brent (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says department is gratified with opium commission’s resolutions and authorizes him to make them public. | 101 | |
| Mr. O’Laughlin to Mr. Rockhill. | Mar 2 | Funeral of the Emperor of China. Informs him of his appointment as special ambassador at funeral ceremonies of late Emperor of China. | 216 | |
| 562 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill. | Mar. 15 | Functions and status of the United States court for China. Incloses copy of instruction to consul general at Shanghai in De Menil murder case. | 61 |
| 148 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Wu | Mar. 17 | Protection of Chinese in Chile. Incloses form of certificate to be used by Chinese in Chile. | 50 |
| 1127 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox | Mar. 22 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Incloses imperial edict of 15th instant re opium. | 102 |
| Apr. 6 | Arbitration convention between the United States and China. Text. | 93 | ||
| 1137 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 13 | Jurisdiction of treaty powers over citizens of non-treaty nations in China. Asks instructions as to Chinese jurisdiction over nationals of nontreaty powers. | 68 |
| 30 | Mr. Wu to Mr. Knox | May 3 | Funeral of the Emperor of China. Transmits message from the Emperor expressing appreciation of designation of special envoy to attend funeral. | 216 |
| 1149 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox | May 6 | Same subject. Reports re funeral ceremonies of the late Emperor of China. | 217 |
| Mr Wilson to Mr. Wu | May 7 | Same subject. Says the Emperor’s letter expressing appreciation of the designation of Mr. Rockhill to attend the late Emperor’s funeral will be forwarded to the President. | 219 | |
| 1162 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox | May 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Transmits note from foreign office expressing thanks of Chinese Government for assistance of United States in opium commission. | 103 |
| 1163 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Transmits memorial of viceroy of Yun-nan re suppression of opium. | 104 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | May 24 | The Hukuang loan. Instructed to bring to attention of Wai-wu Pu China’s assurances of 1904 re railway loans. | 144 | |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 1 | Same subject. Chinese foreign office thinks it is too late for American participation in Hukuang loan. | 145 | |
| Dr. Wright to Mr. Knox. | June 3 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Transmits copies of report of opium commission. | 107 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | June 4 | The Hukuang loan. Instructed to inform China that United States has not relinquished right to participate in Chinese railway construction. | 148 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | June 7 | Same subject. Reports initialing of loan agreement by Chinese Government and British, German, and French banks. | 148 | |
| Memorandum from Chinese Legation. | 1909. June 9 | Functions and status of the United States court for China. Protests against acquittal of De Menil by United States court for China. Asks further action by United States in the case. | 62 | |
| 1175 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | do | The Hukuang loan. Incloses copy of Hankow-Szechwan railway loan agreement, and copies of correspondence with foreign office re American right of participation. | 152 |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 10 | Same subject. Chinese Government thinks it is too late for American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan. | 157 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | June 12 | Same subject. Inform foreign office that United States must be allowed to participate in Hankow-Szechwan loan. | 158 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. Chinese Government willing to allow American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan if bankers agree. | 161 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 16 | Same subject. Reports that banking groups in Peking have recommended American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan. | 161 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says American bankers are willing to participate in Chinese loan on same basis as French. | 162 | |
| 1182 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | June 23 | Protection of corporations organized under laws of United States and operating in China. Incloses copy of dispatch from consul general at Canton re protection for American Chinese Presbyterian Missionary Society. | 66 |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 24 | The Hukuang loan. Says Chinese Government will not cone ude Hankow-Szechwan loan agreement unless bankers agree to American participation. | 166 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | June 25 | Same subject. Instructs him as to terms of American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan to China. | 166 | |
| 1193 | Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Knox | July 2 | The Whang-poo River conservancy scheme. Opinion of the Diplomatic Corps at Peking relative to the Whangpoo conservancy work. | 80 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher | July 12 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Says department has read with interest memorial of viceroy of Yun-nan re opium suppression. | 107 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 13 | The Hukuang loan. Reports failure of bankers to agree to American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan, and China urges conclusion of agreement. | 171 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 14 | Same subject, Chinese foreign office says loan negotiations can no longer be delayed, and requests that American bankers be ordered to agree to terms. | 171 | |
| 1207 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Says Chinese Government asks United States to urge group to agree to loan terms. Incloses copies of foreign office correspondence of 1903–4. | 172 |
| Mr. Taft to Prince Chun (telegram). | July 15 | Same subject. Expresses hope that Americans will be allowed equal participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan to China. | 178 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to inform China that if agreement is not reached as to equal participation of United States in Hankow-Szechwan loan responsibility must rest with China. | 179 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks if United States will approve increase in Hankow-Szechwan loan with equal American participation. | 180 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | July 16 | Same subject. Informs him that department approves increase in amount of Chinese loan with equal American participation. | 180 | |
| Prince Chun to Mr. Taft (telegram). | July 18 | Same subject. Says foreign office has been instructed re American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan to China. | 180 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | July 20 | Same subject. Department approves American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan revised according to telegram of July 15. | 180 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 21 | Same subject. Convey to Prince Regent President’s appreciation of his prompt action. | 181 | |
| 1213 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | July 23 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with foreign office re increase of Hankow-Szechwan loan. Says Russia desires to participate. | 181 |
| Mr. Shou-tchun to Mr. Rockhill. | July 24 | Same subject. Transmits cablegram from President of the Wai-wu Pu. | 187 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | 1909. July 27 | Same subject. Re American participation in Chinese loan, department must have further information before considering suggestion in note of July 24 from China. | 187 | |
| Memorandum to Chinese Legation. | July 29 | Functions and status of the United States court for China. In acquittal of De Menil legal remedies have been exhausted, and further redress can only be had through civil suit. | 62 | |
| 616 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher. | July 30 | Jurisdiction of treaty powers over citizens of non-treaty nations in China. Expresses views on subject. | 69 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Aug. 6 | The Hukuang loan. Refers to Chinese foreign office note of July 24. Instructs him as to terms of American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan. | 188 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Transmits alternative proposal from China re American participation in loan. | 188 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Authorizes certain arrangements re American participationin Hankow-Szechwanloan. Says American rights should be officially assured by China. | 189 | |
| 1231 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Transmits correspondence between foreign office and banking groups re proposed increase in Hankow-Szechwan loan | 190 |
| 625 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher. | Aug. 23 | The Whangpoo River conservancy scheme. Approves his action in opposing interference by diplomatic body at Peking in Whang-poo conservancy work. | 82 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Aug. 27 | The Hukuang loan. Gives specific instructions as to terms of American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan. Insists upon equal participation. | 194 | |
| Mr. Adee to certain American diplomatic officers. | Sept. 1 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Instructs them to present to the Government to which they are accredited proposals of the United States for an international opium conference at The Hague. | 107 | |
| 1239 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | Sept. 5 | The Hukuang loan. Reports arrival in Peking of American representative of banking groups. Incloses copy of working regulations. | 196 |
| 1240 | Same to same | Sept. 6 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Incloses text of agreement between China and Japan re Chientao and other Manchurian questions. | 116 |
| 1246 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Incloses copy of agreement between Japan and China re mining rights in Manchuria. | 116 |
| Same to same | Sept. 16 | The Whang-poo River conservancy scheme. Reports meeting of diplomatic corps to consider question of raising funds to carry on Whang-poo River conservancy work. | 82 | |
| Mr. Knox to Dr. Wu Ting-fang. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 1264 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | Oct. 5 | The Hukuang loan. Reports delay in loan negotiations on account of death of director general of railways. | 203 |
| 1271 | Same to same | Oct. 11 | The Whang-poo River conservancy scheme. Incloses copy of Aide Mémoire from the diplomatic corps to the Chinese Government re continuance of Whang-poo conservancy work. | 84 |
| 640 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Fletcher. | Oct. 12 | Protection of corporations organized under laws of United States and operating in China. Incloses copy of instructions to consul general at Canton re status of American Presbyterian Missionary Society, incorporated in United States. | 67 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Oct. 17 | The Hukuang loan. See telegram of this date to Great Britain. | 206 | |
| 648 | Same to same | Oct. 20 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Approves his attitude re Japanese-Chinese negotiations for settlement of Chientao and other Manchurian questions. | 120 |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 27 | The Hukuang loan. Says German and British bankers, recognizing danger of delay, favor American terms of participation in Chinese loan. | 209 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Says department has pointed out to German embassy in Washington that reports indicate that Germany is responsible for delay in Chinese loan negotiations. | 209 | |
| 658 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher | 1909. Nov. 2 | The Whangpoo River conservancy scheme. Instructs him to express to foreign office views of United States re report that China must resort to foreign loan to continue Whangpoo conservancy work. | 86 |
| 1288 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Incloses copies of correspondence with foreign office re present status of work. | 86 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Agreement between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. (Same as telegram of Nov. 11, 1909, to embassy at Tokyo.) | 121 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Gives China’s understanding of article 4 of agreement of Sept. 4 with Japan concerning Manchuria. | 122 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fletcher (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Same subject. (Same as telegram of Nov. 16, 1909, 12 noon, to embassy at London.) | 122 | |
| 665 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher | Nov. 18 | The Whangpoo River conservancy scheme. Approves his action re Aide Mémoire to the Chinese Government from diplomatic body concerning Whangpoo River work. | 89 |
| 1298 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | do | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Incloses reply of Chinese Government to inquiry of United States re Chinese-Japanese agreement relative to Manchuria. | 122 |
| 1301 | Same to same | Nov. 23 | The Whangpoo River conservancy scheme. Asks department’s views re revival of provisions of Whangpoo conservancy protocol of 1901 in case China fails to carry out agreement of 1905. | 89 |
| 684 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Expresses satisfaction that work on the Whangpoo is to be resumed. Desires to know bow China proposes to provide funds for the work. | 91 |
| 1334 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Knox | 1910. Jan. 3 | Same subject. Reports relative to rumored loan by British capitalists to carry on Whangpoo River conservancy work. | 92 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Fletcher | Jan. 11 | Same subject. Says while department is of opinion that Whangpoo conservancy protocol of 1901 with China may be enforced, thinks revival of its provisions inadvisable. | 92 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 246 | Mr. Dawson to Mr. Knox | 1909. Mar. 22 | Status of foreign immigrants in Colombia. Asks instructions re right of Colombia to subject foreign immigrants to Colombian military service. | 221 |
| 251 | Same to same | Apr. 13 | Arbitration treaty between Colombia and great Britain. Incloses text of treaty of arbitration between Great Britain and Colombia. | 220 |
| 92 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hibben | May 19 | Status of foreign immigrants in Colombia. Instructs him as to United States attitude re performance of military service by American immigrants in Colombia. | 222 |
| 287 | Mr. Hibben to Mr. Knox | July 14 | Same subject. Says he has forwarded note to foreign office expressing views of United States re status of foreign immigrants to Colombia. | 223 |
costa rica.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 826 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Merry | 1909. July 2 | Fourth International Sanitary Convention to be held at San Jose, Costa Rica, Dec. 25, 1909–Jan. 2, 1910. States that copies of the call for the assembling of the convention have been transmitted to each diplomatic mission in the Western Hemisphere. | 649 |
| July 21 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Costa Rica. Text. | 234 | ||
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Knox | July 24 | Fourth International Sanitary Convention to be held at San Jose, Costa Rica, Dec. 25, 1909–Jan. 2, 1910. Transmits formal invitation to the United States to be represented at the Fourth International Sanitary Conference. | 651 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Knox | 1909. Oct. 14 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Reports revolution in Nicaragua. | 453 | |
| Same to same | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Reports offensive invasion of Costa Rica by Nicaraguan army while fighting revolutionists. | 453 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Merry (telegram). | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Department expresses hope that Costa Rica will continue to take means to compel faithful observance of treaties of Washington. | 453 | |
| Mr. Merry to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 15 | Same subject. Says Costa Rican President promises adherence to Washington conventions. | 454 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Merry (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Quotes department’s reply to representations on behalf of Costa Rica, Salvador, and Guatemala relative to Washington conventions. | 454 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to the Nicaraguan chargé | 457 | |
| 1458 | Mr. Merry to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Transmits message of Zelaya tendering his resignation as President of Nicaragua. | 458 |
| 18 | Mr. Lee to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 28 | Fourth International Sanitary Convention to be held at San Jose, Costa Rica, Dec. 25, 1909–Jan. 2, 1910. Reports first meeting on Dec. 25 of Fourth International Sanitary Convention. | 652 |
cuba.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 434 | Mr. Quesada to Mr. Root. | 1908. Feb. 19 | Ownership of wrecks of the Maine and Spanish warships in Cuban waters. Asks to be informed as to ownership of wrecks of vessels destroyed during the war of 1898. | 236 |
| 241 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Quesada | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Informs him that his inquiry re wrecks of the Maine and Spanish warships destroyed during the war of 1898 will be given attention. | 236 |
| 887 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bacon | 1909. Mar. 4 | Employment of counsel by diplomatic officers. Reports re assault on secretary of legation. Asks instructions as to the employment of counsel. | 237 |
| 233 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Morgan | Mar. 15 | Same subject. Says Mr. Tarler should employ counsel to represent him. | 238 |
| 22 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Quesada | Aug. 4 | Ownership of wrecks of the Maine and Spanish warships in Cuban waters. Informs him that question of ownership of vessels destroyed by United States naval forces in war of 1898 will be referred to Congress. | 237 |
denmark.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1909. Mar. 29 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Denmark. | 239 |
dominican republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 139 | Mr. McCreery to Mr. Bacon. | 1909. Mar. 5 | Message of the President of the Dominican Republic. Gives brief synopsis of message of President to Dominican Congress. | 241 |
ecuador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 424 | Mr. Fox to Mr. Root. | 1908. Dec. 30 | Protection of Chinese. Incloses copies of correspondence with the consul general at Guayaquil in regard to the desire of Wong Koon Hou, a Chinese citizen of Hawaii, to enter Ecuador, and sets forth the attitude of the legation on the protection of Chinese. | 242 |
| 77 | Mr. Knox. to Mr. Fox | 1909. Mar. 17 | Protection of Wong Koon Hou, a Chinese citizen of Hawaii. Incloses memorandum concerning protection of, Chinese in Ecuador. | 243 |
| 81 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fox | 1909. June 19 | Protection of American missionaries in Ecuador. Instructs him to bring to the attention of the Ecuadoran Government matter of attack on American missionary. | 245 |
| 97 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Fox | Dec. 3 | Compensation for diplomatic officers acting in arbitration cases. Informs him that the Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. may reimburse him for expenses incurred by him in the settlement of their case, but that it would not be a wise precedent to set for him to accept compensation for his services as arbiter. | 246 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Memorandum from the French Embassy. | 1909. Jan. 23 | Execution of provisions of act of Algeciras. Asks if United States has objection to France and Spain being intrusted for another year with duty of preventing smuggling of contraband into Morocco. | 439 | |
| Memorandum to the French Embassy. | Jan. 28 | Same subject. Says the United States has no objection to France and Spain being intrusted for another year with duty of preventing smuggling of contraband into Morocco. | 439 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jusserand | Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and France. Informs him of termination of commercial agreements between the United States and France under new tariff act. | 248 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30 to the French ambassador in Washington re termination of commercial agreements with France. | 248 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. White (telegram). | June 9 | Hukuang loan. See telegram of this date to Great Britain. | 152 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Knox telegram). | June 10 | Same subject. Reports attitude of French Government re American participation in Chinese railway scheme. | 156 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 12 | Same subject. Minister for foreign affairs surprised that United States did not make known desire to participate before signature of Chinese loan agreement. | 158 | |
| 389 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. White. | June 19 | Revolution in Turkey. Directs him to convey to French Government expression of United States appreciation for aid rendered to Americans in Turkey. | 580 |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 9 | Hukuang loan. See telegram of this date to Great Britain. | 169 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 27 | Same subject. See telegram of this date to China. | 187 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Lèfevre-Pontalis. | Aug. 7 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and France. Informs him as to effect of new tariff act on commercial agreements between the United States and France. | 249 | |
| Mr. Lèfevre-Pontalis to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Asks reasons for differential treatment by United States re termination of commercial agreements with France and those with other countries. | 249 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Lèfevre-Pontalis. | Aug. 23 | Same subject. Informs him as to differential treatment re termination of commercial agreements with the United States and France and those with other countries. | 251 | |
| Mr. Lèfevre-Pontalis to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 25 | Same subject. Asks whether the President has not some constitutional means of postponing enforcement of duties in new tariff against French products. | 252 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 28 | Continued enjoyment of administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Asks if France will enjoy a continuance of the present tariff rules until Feb. 7, 1910, the same as Germany. | 254 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Lèfevre-Pontalis. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 747 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Lèfevre-Pontalis. | Oct. 8 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and France. Says there is no constitutional means available to the President of the United States of extending provisions of commercial agreements with France. | 253 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Says as date of termination of commercial agreements between the United States and France falls on Sunday, arrangements have been made to keep French customshouse open on that day. | 253 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. White (telegram). | 1909. Oct. 30 | Hukuang loan. See telegram of this date to China | 209 | |
| 758 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Jusserand. | Nov. 5 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and France. Says United States customhouse will remain open on Sunday, Oct. 31, as date of termination of commercial agreements with France falls on that day. | 254 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. White (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. (Same as telegram of Nov. 16, 1909, 12 noon, to embassy at London). | 122 | |
| 763 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Jusserand. | Nov. 18 | Continued enjoyment by France of administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Explains how the new administrative provisions of the United States tariff law are to apply to French products. | 255 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 27 | Readmission of French citizens to United States on return from military service in France. Protests against refusal of immigration authorities to admit Frenchman into United States on his return from military service in France. | 260 | |
| Same to same | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Protests against treatment accorded citizens returning from military service in France by the United States immigration authorities. | 361 | |
| Same to same | Dec. 1 | Continued enjoyment by France of administrative provisions of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Expresses thanks for department’s statement re application to French products of provisions of commercial agreement with Germany. | 260 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Hukuang loan. Directs him to endeavor to have foreign office induce French bankers to complete arrangements. | 213 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 14 | Readmission of French citizens to United States on return from military service in France. Again calls attention to cases. | 262 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 16 | Hukuang loan. Says French Government will not approve Chinese loan agreement until British group agrees to equal share for French. | 214 | |
| 767 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jusserarid | Dec. 21 | Readmission of French citizens to United States on return from military service in France. Further discusses the question, and holds that previous residence, while a factor to be considered, is non-conclusive of rights to reenter United States. | 262 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Dec. 27 | The Hukuang loan. Suggests certain concessions in Chinese loan agreement. Instructs him to ascertain if proposal is acceptable to French Government. | 215 |
germany.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 4413 | Count von Sternburg to Mr. Root. | 1907. Oct. 14 | Prohibition against acceptance of foreign appointments by American consular officers. Asks if American consular agent at Tripoli can accept appointment as German vice consul at that place. | 265 |
| 632 | Mr. Adee to Count von Sternburg. | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Informs him that a person holding office under the United States can not accept office from a foreign State without consent of Congress. | 266 |
| 101 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill | 1909. Jan. 28 | Citizenship of Mrs. I. Mathias. Instructs him to investigate case of Mrs. Mathias, divorced wife of an American citizen, who wishes to enter a German sanitarium for the insane on same grounds as a German subject. | 273 |
| Count von Bernstorff to Mr. Bacon. | Feb. 16 | Prohibition against acceptance of foreign appointments by American consular officers. Asks that Congress be asked to consent to the appointment of American consular agent at Tripoli as German vice consul at that place. | 266 | |
| 223 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Bacon | Feb. 24 | Information necessary for presentation of military service cases to German Government. Re military service case of Gottlob Blickle, outlines necessary formalities in such cases. | 268 |
| 28 | Mr. Bacon to Count von Sternburg. | Feb. 27 | Prohibition against acceptance of foreign appointments by American consular officers. Says department hesitates to set a precedent by asking consent of Congress in this case. | 267 |
| 117 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill | 1909. Mar. 2 | Citizenship of Mrs. I. Mathias. Says as Mrs. Mathias was granted an absolute divorce from her American husband and is therefore no longer held to be an American citizen, objection to her entrance into a German asylum would appear to be removed. | 273 |
| 47 | Mr. Knox to Count von Bernstorff. | Apr. 19 | Prohibition against acceptance of foreign appointments by American consular officers. Informs him that the American consular agent at Tripoli has been instructed to exercise good offices for German interests and subjects in Tripoli. | 267 |
| Mr. Wilson to Count von Bernstorff. | Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Notice of termination of commercial agreements under act of July 24, 1897. | 270 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hill (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, to the German ambassador in Washington re termination of commercial agreements between the United States and Germany. | 270 | |
| 166 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill | May 10 | Information necessary for presentation of military service cases to the German Government. Furnishes the information requested. | 269 |
| 331 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox | June 9 | The Hukuang loan. Reports German view re loan for construction of Hankow-Szechwan railway in China. | 150 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill (telegram). | do | Same subject. See telegram of this date to Great Britain. | 152 | |
| Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 16 | Same subject. Transmit memorandum from foreign office re American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan. | 162 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 22 | Same subject. Says German Governmenthasrecommended to their bankers American participation in Chinese loan. | 163 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hill (telegram). | June 25 | Same subject. Says American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan to China must include right to furnish materials. | 166 | |
| Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. Gives views of German foreign office re terms of American participation in Hankow-Szechwan loan to China. | 168 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hill (telegram). | July 9 | Same subject. See telegram of this date to Great Britain. | 169 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 27 | Same subject. See telegram of this date to China. | 187 | |
| Aug. 1 | Patents convention between the United States and Germany. Text. | 264 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Count von Wedel. | Aug. 7 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Refers to provisions of new tariff act and gives formal notice of termination of commercial agreements. | 271 | |
| 415 | Mr. Hill to Mr. Knox | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Transmits copy of note from the German foreign office re termination of commercial agreement. | 271 |
| 427 | Same to same | Sept. 4 | Information necessary for presentation of military service cases to German Government. Reports re military service case of Gottlob Blickle. | 269 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. von Wedel. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909. to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 252 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Hill. | Sept. 24 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and Germany. Says commercial agreement between the United States and Germany terminates Feb. 7, 1910. | 272 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hill (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Hukuang loan. (See telegram of this date to China.). | 209 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. (Same as telegram of Nov. 16, 1909, 12 noon, to embassy at London.) | 122 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hill (telegram). | Nov. 17 | Hukuang loan. (See telegram of this date to Great Britain.) | 212 | |
| Mr. Hitt to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 24 | Same subject. Gives terms of Germany’s approval of appointment of American engineer for section of Hukuang Railway. | 212 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Hitt (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Says United States is joining with British Government in urging France to sign Chinese loan agreement. Expresses hope that Germany will take similar action. | 213 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Durand to Mr. Adee. | 1905. July 25 | Hukuang loan. British Government thinks time has come for China to fulfill promise re railway construction. Asks if American capitalists still wish to participate. | 147 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Durand. | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Says department has not been informed of intentions of American capitalists re participation in railway construction in China. | 147 | |
| Mr. Durand to Mr. Loomis. | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Asks i department has heard anything from American capitalists as to participation in Chinese railway construction. | 148 | |
| Mr. Loomis to Mr. Durand. | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Says notwithstanding publicity given matter, department has no intimation from American capitalists as to participation in Chinese railway construction. | 148 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root. | 1908. Mar. 27 | International Naval Conference. Proposes conference. | 294 | |
| 168 | Mr. Howard to Mr. Adee. | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Submits memorandum embodying British views as to scope of London Naval Conference. | 296 |
| 400 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Howard. | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Submits views of United States in re London Naval Conference. | 297 |
| 195 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Bacon | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Outlines views of British Government in re naval conference to be held in London. | 298 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce | Sept. 29 | Same subject. His note of the 25th instant will have the department’s consideration. | 300 | |
| Mr. Root to Messrs. Stockton and Wilson. | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Instructions to delegates appointed to represent the United States. | 300 | |
| Memorandum to the British embassy. | 1909. Jan. 8 | Exemption of Colombian warships from payment of tolls on Panama Canal. Discusses arrangement with Colombia. | 290 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce. | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Amplifies ideas of the United States on the subject. | 291 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Jan. 26 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Says Austria-Hungary and Italy have been invited to participate in opium commission. | 98 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Bryce | Jan. 27 | Special agreement between the United States and Great Britain relating to North Atlantic fisheries. Refers to understanding as to special agreement between the United States and Great Britain regarding North Atlantic fisheries, and gives views as to question 5 of agreement. | 281 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Root. | do | Same subject. Refers to special agreement between the United States and Great Britain re North Atlantic fisheries, and gives views of British Government as to question 5 of agreement. | 281 | |
| 540 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce | Feb. 20 | Exemption of Colombian war vessels from the payment of Panama Canal tolls. Assures British Government that free passage of Colombian warships through Panama Canal will not constitute a precedent for the exception of any other nation. | 290 |
| 541 | Same to same | Feb. 21 | Special agreement between the United States and Great Britain relating to North Atlantic coast fisheries. Advises him of ratification of special agreement between the United States and Great Britain re North Atlantic coast fisheries. | 282 |
| 45 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Bacon | Feb. 24 | Exemption of Colombian war vessels from the payment of Panama Canal tolls. Says, in view of department’s assurances, British Government withdraws contemplated protest against free passage of Colombian war vessels through Panama Canal. | 294 |
| Messrs. Stockton and Wilson to Mr. Bacon. | Mar. 2 | International Naval Conference. Report of delegates appointed to represent the United States. | 304 | |
| Mar. 4 | Special agreement between the United States and Great Britain relating to North Atlantic coast fisheries. Text. | 275 | ||
| 55 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Bacon | do | Same subject. Says British Government confirms special agreement between the United States and Great Britain re North Atlantic coast fisheries. | 282 |
| 549 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryce | do | Same subject. Advises him that this Government considers the special agreement between the United States and Great Britain re North Atlantic coast fisheries as in full force and effect from and after Mar. 4, 1909. | 283 |
| 76 | Mr. Innes to Mr. Knox | Mar. 25 | International Naval Conference. Informs department of closing of naval conference and expresses gratitude for United States’ attitude toward conference. | 314 |
| 577 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce | 1909. Mar. 31 | Same subject. Says department is gratified to learn that the attitude of the United States at London Naval Conference was satisfactory to British Government. | 315 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Revolution in Turkey. (Repeats telegram of Apr. 18 to embassy at Constantinople.) | 567 | |
| 972 | Same to same | Apr. 21 | Payment of income taxes by American consular officers in Great Britain. Incloses department memorandum re payment of income taxes in Great Britain by American consular officers. | 284 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Revolution in Turkey. Asks what steps are being taken for protection of foreigners. | 568 | |
| Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Says he is assured British warships sent to Turkish waters adequate to protect Americans as well as British. | 569 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce. | Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and Great Britain. Notice of termination under new tariff law of commercial agreements between Great Britain and the United States. | 288 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, to the British ambassador in Washington re termination of commercial agreement with Great Britain. | 289 | |
| 984 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Carter. | May 1 | Revolution in Turkey. Expresses thanks for protection of American citizens. | 573 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | June 2 | The Hukuang loan. Instructed to report views of British foreign office re China’s assurances of 1904 concerning railway loans. | 145 | |
| 1024 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid | June 3 | Same subject. Incloses copies of correspondence re China’s assurances of 1904 concerning railway loans. | 146 |
| 936 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox | June 8 | Same subject. Incloses foreign office correspondence re British views concerning railway construction in China. | 149 |
| 1020 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid | June 9 | Revolution in Turkey. Directs him to express to the British Government this Government’s appreciation for assistance rendered Americans in Turkey. | 580 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | do | The Hukuang loan. Informs foreign office that United States favors formation of American, British French, and German financial group in China. Thinks British and American capital should have prior consideration. | 152 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | June 14 | Same subject. Says British Government expresses hope that United States will not place obstacles in way of Chinese loan agreement in view of statement that American financiers had not intimated desire to participate. | 160 | |
| 943 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox. | June 16 | Investigation of affairs in the Kongo. Transmits correspondence between the British foreign office and the Belgian minister relative to the annexation of the Independent State of the Kongo by Belgium. | 403 |
| 945 | Same to same | June 18 | Payment of income taxes by American consular officers in Great Britain. Says British Government is unable to grant exemption from income tax to foreign consular officers. | 286 |
| 1043 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid | June 19 | Revolution in Turkey. Directs him to convey to British Government expression of United States’ appreciation for aid rendered to Americans in Turkey. | 580 |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | June 22 | The Hukuang loan. Says Great Britain approves American participation in Hankow-Szechuen loan to China. | 163 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce | June 23 | Same subject. Says United States can not relinquish its right to American participation in Hankow-Szechuen loan. | 164 | |
| Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | June 24 | Same subject. Explains attitude of Great Britain re American participation in Hankow-Szechuen loan to China. | 165 | |
| 953 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox | June 25 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with British foreign office re American participation in Hankow-Szechuen loan to China. | 167 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | June 30 | Same subject. Instructs him to telegraph provision in Hankow-Szechuen loan agreement for supplying materials. | 168 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | July 9 | Same subject. Says United States must have equal participation in Hankow-Szechuen loan and will not withdraw protest at Peking. | 169 | |
| 178 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | 1909. July 13 | International Naval Conference. Says all powers who took part in London Naval Conference have signed the declaration of London. | 315 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Bryce. | July 21 | Same subject. Acknowledges note stating that all powers taking part in naval conference have signed declaration of London. | 315 | |
| Mr. Reid to Sir E. Grey | July 22 | Agreement affected by exchange of notes between United States and Great Britain-Newfoundland fisheries. Suggests renewal of modus vivendi of 1908 between the United States and Great Britain re North Atlantic coast fisheries. | 283 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | July 27 | Hukuang loan. See telegram of this date to China | 187 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce | Aug. 6 | Termination of commercial agreement between the United States and Great Britain. Informs him that the commercial agreement of 1907 between Great Britain and the United States, will expire Feb. 7, 1910. | 289 | |
| 238 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Sept. 7 | Extension of provisions of extradition treaties between the United States and Great Britain to British protectorates. Refers to law enacted relative to surrender of fugitive criminals between British protectorates and foreign States and their dependencies, and incloses list of British protectorates in Africa. | 286 |
| 239 | Same to same | Sept. 8 | The Hukuang loan. Submits proposal for solution of difficulties re Chinese railway loan negotiations. | 201 |
| Sir E. Grey to Mr. Carter | do | Agreement affected by exchange of notes between United States and Great Britain-Newfoundland fisheries. Says British Government agrees to renewal of modus vivendi of 1908 between the United States and Great Britain re North Atlantic coast fisheries. | 284 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Bryce (telegram). | Sept. 11 | The Hukuang loan. Says United States has submitted to China terms of American participation in loan, and that British suggestion can not be considered while these negotiations are pending. | 202 | |
| 250 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Knox | Sept. 20 | International Naval Conference. Transmits copy of final protocol of London Naval Conference. | 316 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryce | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 732 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Bryce. | Sept. 23 | Extension of provisions of extradition treaties between the United States and Great Britain to British protectorates. Gives views of department re the surrender of fugitive criminals between British protectorates and foreign States. | 287 |
| 264 | Mr. Bryce to Mr. Adee. | Oct. 14 | International Naval Conference. Transmits copy of circular dispatch inviting accession to the declaration of London of all the nonsignatory powers. | 333 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Oct. 17 | The Hukuang loan. Instructs him to inform department as to British attitude re American participation in Chinese railway loan. | 206 | |
| 1061 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox. | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Transmits British foreign office memorandum re Chinese railway loan negotiations. | 207 |
| 750 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryce. | Oct. 26 | International Naval Conference, London, Dec. 4, 1908–Feb. 26, 1909. Gives department’s views relative to circular inviting accession to declaration of London of all nonsignatory powers. | 336 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Hukuang loan. See telegram of this date to China. | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Says Germany favors American terms of participation in Chinese loan. Expresses hope that Great Britain will issue instructions to bankers to sign agreement. | 210 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Transmits official statement given out by the department relative to assurances given by China and Japan as to concessions in Manchuria. | 122 | |
| 1081 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox | do | The Hukuang loan. Transmits memorandum from British foreign office containing British views re Chinese loan negotiations. | 210 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Says Germany agrees to appointment of American engineer for Hsiangyang-Kuangshui section Hukuang railway, and instructs him to urge like decision at London. | 212 | |
| 1093 | Mr. Reid to Mr. Knox | Nov. 29 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. British reply to United States’ proposal for second opium conference delayed until examination of Shanghai commission’s report. | 114 |
| Same to same (telegram). | 1909. Dec. 11 | The Hukuang loan. British foreign office says French Government is demanding more in Chinese loan negotiations than Great Britain can accede to. | 214 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Reid (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Asks if concession to French interests in Chinese loan negotiations has been made by British group. | 214 | |
| 1196 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Reid | Dec. 23 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Says the Netherlands has accepted the invitation for the second opium conference at the Hague, and desires to know what other governments have adhered in principle to the second conference. | 115 |
greece.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 4 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Moses. | 1909. June 18 | Use of the American flag for advertising purposes. Instructs him to take steps to stop use of American flag for advertising purposes in Greece. | 337 |
| 6 | Mr. Moses to Mr. Knox | July 16 | Political affairs in Crete. Transmits copy of note of the four protecting powers to the Ottoman Government in re Cretan situation. | 338 |
| 16 | Same to same | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Transmits copy of Turkish demands upon Greece in re Crete, and the Greek reply thereto. | 340 |
| 20 | Same to same | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Transmits copy of Turkey’s second communication to Greece re Crete, the Greek reply thereto, and the communication of Greece to the representatives of the four protecting powers at Athens. | 342 |
| 37 | Same to same | Oct. 18 | Use of the American flag for advertising purposes. Transmits communication from Greek foreign office relative to steps taken to prevent the use of the American flag for advertising purposes. | 337 |
guatemala.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Heimké (telegram). | 1909. Apr. 17 | Murder of William Wright, an American citizen, in Guatemala. Instructs him to investigate, and if facts are as reported to request prompt punishment of murderers. | 348 | |
| 185 | Mr. Heimké to Mr. Knox | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Reports in re his investigation | 348 |
| 71 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Heimké | May 4 | Same subject. Instructs him to demand the dismissal of Garcia, the jefe politico. | 349 |
| 74 | Same to same | May 13 | Same subject. Says department approves steps taken and awaits result. | 349 |
| 207 | Mr. Heimké to Mr. Knox | May 31 | Same subject. Reports results of his investigation, and incloses copy of note to foreign office demanding dismissal of jefe politico at Livingston. | 350 |
| 82 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Heimké | June 30 | Same subject. Approves his course, and instructs to keep department advised of his representations to Guatemalan Government. | 354 |
| 220 | Mr. Heimké to Mr. Knox | July 6 | Same subject. Transmits copies of notes from the Guatemalan foreign office in re removal of Alberto Garcia as jefe politico of Livingston. | 355 |
| 222 | Same to same | July 7 | Same subject. Says there was no friction with Guatemalan Government as result of removal of Alberto Garcia. Will continue to give attention to arrest and punishment of murdefers of William Wright. | 356 |
| 88 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Heimké. | July 24 | Same subject. Says department is gratified to learn that Guatemalan Government has removed Alberto Garcia as jefe politico of Livingston. | 356 |
| 95 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Heimké | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Approves his course in matter of removal of Alberto Garcia as jefe politico of Livingston, and instructs him to continue to give attention to arrest and punishment of murderers of William Wright. | 357 |
| 321 | Mr. Owen to Mr. Phillips | do | Application to American citizens of Guatemalan decree providing for imprisonment, in case of fire, of beneficiary of insurance policy. Transmits translation of Guatemalan decree regarding fire insurance. | 344 |
| 244 | Mr. Heimké to Mr. Knox | 1909. Sept. 21 | Murder of William Wright, an American citizen, in Guatemala. Reports arrest and imprisonment of principal aggressor in murder of William Wright in Guatemala. | 357 |
| 5 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Sands | Oct. 7 | Application to American citizens of Guatemalan decree providing for imprisonment, in case of fire, of beneficiary of insurance policy. Instructs him to say that department deems the decree of the Guatemalan Government regarding fire insurance a wide departure from correct juridical principles. | 345 |
| 6 | Same to same | Oct. 12 | Jurisdiction of American consular officers over estates of American citizens dying abroad. Instructs him to caution consular officers in Guatemala as to the extent of their jurisdiction in winding up estates. | 346 |
| Same to same | Oct. 22 | Murder of William Wright, an American citizen, in Guatemala. Referring to arrest of principal aggressor in murder of William Wright, says department awaits further proceedings in case. | 358 | |
| Mr. Sands to Mr. Knox | Nov. 1 | Application to American citizens of Guatemalan decree providing for imprisonment, in case of fire, of beneficiary of insurance policy. Transmits copy of his note to Guatemalan foreign office setting forth department’s views regarding fire insurance decree. | 345 | |
| 17 | Same to same | Nov. 24 | Same subject. Transmits copy of note from Guatemalan foreign office acknowledging his note setting forth views as to Guatemalan decree inr e fire insurance. | 346 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Sands (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to the Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 |
haiti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1909. Nov. 16 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Haiti. Text. | 359 |
honduras.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Muñoz to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1909. Jan. 1 | First Central American Conference. Announces opening of First Central American Conference. | 379 | |
| Mr. Fiallos to Mr. Root (telegram.) | Jan. 2 | Same subject. Announces opening of First Central American Conference. | 379 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Fiallos (telegram.) | .do | Same subject. Sends greeting on opening of Central American Conference. | 380 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Munoz (telegram). | Jan. 4 | Same subject. Sends good wishes for members of Central American Conference. | 380 | |
| Mr. Munoz to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for good offices of department. | 380 | |
| 11 | Mr. Gibson to Mr. Root | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Reports adjournment of First Central American Conference and results reached. | 381 |
| Mr. Muñoz to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 21 | Same subject. Announces close of Central American Conference and results reached. | 382 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Muñoz (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses thanks for announcement relative to results of First Central American Conference. | 382 | |
| June 8 | Naturalization convention between the United States and Honduras. Text. | 364 | ||
| 101 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 12 | Application of Honduranean navigation laws to foreign vessels. Transmits correspondence in re proposed nationalization of vessels owned by foreigners residing in Honduras. | 366 |
| 109 | Same to same | Aug. 24 | Honduranean law respecting registration of foreigners. Refers to the arrest and detention of John Hulse, an American citizen, and incloses copies of notes exchanged with the Honduranean foreign office on the question of registration. | 361 |
| 59 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Brown | Sept. 7 | Application of Honduranean laws to foreign vessels. Gives department’s view. | 368 |
| 64 | Same to same | Sept. 29 | Honduranean law respecting registration of foreigners. Approves his action regarding the arrest and detention in Honduras of John Hulse, an American citizen, and gives department’s views in re matriculation of foreigners as a condition precedent to recognition of their nationality. | 363 |
| 144 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Knox. | 1909. Oct. 6 | Application of Honduranean navigation laws to foreign vessels. Incloses correspondence with the foreign office on the subject. | 369 |
| 151 | Same to same | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Transmits correspondence in re the interpretation of Honduranean laws of navigation as applied to American registered vessels. | 371 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Brown | Oct. 16 | Same subject. Says if laws of Honduras prohibit foreign vessels from engaging in coasting trade, vessel had no right to carry cargo between ports. | 374 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Brown (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Detention of the American tug Puerto Perlas by Honduras. Instructs him to investigate and to take steps to restore vessel to owners. | 375 | |
| Mr. Brown to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports the detention by Honduras of the Perlas Co.’s launch, and asks instructions. | 376 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Says Honduras refuses to release Perlas Co.’s launch, as it is held at request of Nicaragua. Fears use by revolutionists and consequent violation of treaty of Washington. | 376 | |
| 78 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Brown | Nov. 5 | Application of Honduranean navigation laws to foreign vessels. Department approves his action reported in his No. 151. | 375 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Detention of the American tug Puerto Perlas by Honduras. Instructs him to insist upon the return of the launch and not to conceal the fact that the United States is aware that Honduras is giving aid to the existing Government of Nicaragua. | 376 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform Honduras that the United States reserves the right to restore to the legitimate use of American owners vessels impressed by revolutionists. | 377 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Lazo (telegram). | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Says department can not accede to request that the question of the detention by Honduras of the launch Perlas be taken up at Washington instead of Tegucigalpa, and that the United States will continue to demand the vessel’s release. | 377 | |
| Mr. Lazo to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Says the Government of Honduras has ordered the release of the American tug Perlas. | 378 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Brown (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says the department has been informed by the Honduranean minister that the launch has been ordered released. | 378 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Lazo. | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges note relative to the release of the tug Perlas, and expresses the hope that Government of Honduras will preserve absolute neutrality toward Nicaragua. | 378 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Brown (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 | |
| 186 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Knox. | Dec. 14 | Application of Honduranean laws for foreign vessels. Says Honduranean laws of navigation reported in his Oct. 6 and 14 have been abrogated. | 375 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 17 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Reports resignation of Zelaya in favor of Madriz. | 458 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 2291 | Baron des Planches to Mr. Root. | 1908. July 14 | Alleged discrimination against Italian subjects by city council of Richmond, Va. Protests against ordinance of Richmond, Va., prohibiting Italians from dispensing or selling liquors in Richmond. | 386 |
| 668 | Mr. Adee to Baron des Planches. | Aug. 18 | Same subject. Informs him that department will give consideration to the matter of ordinance of Richmond, Va., prohibiting Italians from dispensing or selling liquors. | 387 |
| Mr. Bacon to Baron des Planches. | 1909. Jan. 23 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Invites Italy to send delegates. | 97 | |
| Jan. 25 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Italy. Text. | 385 | ||
| Apr. 24 | Supplementary commercial agreement between the United States and Italy. Signed Mar. 2, 1909. Text. | 383 | ||
| Mr. Wilson to Mayor des Planches. | Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and Great Britain. Notice of termination under new tariff law of commercial agreements between Italy and the United States. | 389 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | 1909. Apr. 30 | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, to the Italian ambassador in Washington re termination of commercial agreements with Italy. | 389 | |
| Mr. Knox to Marchese di Montagliari. | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Gives formal notice of termination of commercial agreements between Italy and the United States. | 390 | |
| 10 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Garrett | Aug. 18 | Use of the American flag for advertising purposes. Incloses copy of dispatch from the consul at Catania reporting the use of the American flag for advertising purposes. | 393 |
| Mr. Knox to Marchese di Montagliari. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Incloses copy of circular instruction, Sept. 1, 1909, to the diplomatic officers of the United States proposing international opium conference at The Hague. | 112 | |
| Memorandum | Oct. 25 | Alleged discrimination against Italian subjects by courts of Pennsylvania. Says decision of the Supreme Court in the case of the Italian, Maiorano, against the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co., is violation of treaty. | 391 | |
| 70 | Mr. Garrett to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 1 | Use of the American flag for advertising purposes. Incloses copy of note from foreign office relative to the use of foreign flags in Italy. | 394 |
| Memorandum | Nov. 4 | Alleged discrimination against Italian subjects by courts of Pennsylvania. Discusses case and points out that there is no discrimination against Italian subjects involved. | 392 | |
| 815 | Mr. Knox to Baron des Planches. | Dec. 7 | Alleged discrimination against Italian subjects by city council of Richmond, Va. Reviews laws of Virginia relating to the question and points out that Italian subjects, as such, are not discriminated against. | 387 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | 1909. Jan. 26 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Says Italy and Austria-Hungary have been invited to participate in opium commission. | 98 | |
| Memorandum | July 17 | Administration of affairs in Korea. Agreement between Japan and Korea of July 12, 1909, relative to the administration of justice and prison in Korea. | 396 | |
| 807 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Knox | Sept. 11 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Incloses copy of Japanese-Chinese agreements re Chientao and mines and railways in Manchuria. | 117 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Matsui | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 68 | Mr. Matsui to Mr. Knox | Oct. 18 | Administration of affairs in Korea. Says the arrangement between Japan and Korea of July 12, 1909, becomes operative Nov. 1, 1909. | 397 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Matsui | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of notice that the arrangement of July 12, 1909, between Japan and Korea will become operative Nov. 1, 1909. | 398 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Agreement between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Expresses views of department re Japanese-Chinese agreement regarding Manchuria. Instructs him to ascertain if views accord with those of Japan. | 121 | |
| Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits reply of Japan to department’s inquiry concerning Japanese-Chinese agreement re Manchuria. | 121 | |
| 858 | Same to same | Nov. 12 | Administration of affairs in Korea. Reports relative to the Japanese-Korean agreement of July 12, 1909. | 398 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. (Same as telegram of Nov. 16, 1909, 12 noon, to embassy at London.) | 122 | |
| 872 | Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Knox | Nov. 22 | Extraterritoriality in the leased territory of Kwang-tung Province. Incloses copy of instruction to the vice consul at Dalny relative to extraterritorial rights of the United States in the leased territory of Kwangtung. | 395 |
| 901 | Same to same | 1909. Dec. 8 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. Transmits reply of Japan to United States inquiries re Japanese-Chinese agreement in Manchuria. | 123 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Brien | Dec. 29 | Extraterritoriality in the leased territory of Kwang-tung Province. Approves his instruction to the consulate at Dalny in re the subject of extraterritoriality in the leased territory of Kwangtung Province. | 396 |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | 1908. Dec. 12 | Extradition of Juan de Dios Rodriguez from Mexico. Directs that provisional arrest and detention be requested. | 415 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1909. Feb. 13 | Same subject. Report arrest of Rodriguez and asks that papers be forwarded. | 415 | |
| 1596 | Same to same | Mar. 16 | Extradition of Teodosia Jimenez, a Mexican citizen, from Mexico. Transmits decision in Jimenez case, which the foreign minister points out as a precedent. | 431 |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox (telegram) | Apr. 6 | Extradition of Juan de Dios Rodriguez from Mexico. Reports Rodriguez still in custody; that papers have arrived 27 days late, and that foreign office has been subjected to criticism in not ordering release on expiration of 40 days. | 415 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Says that United States has rearrested fugitives when papers have not been presented within detention period; refers to recent Mexican cases, and points out that unless in such cases as that of Rodriguez it is possible to rearrest or take some equivalent action, extradition of criminals will be seriously hampered. | 416 | |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Reports foreign office contention re 40–day detention period; says he has formally requested surrender of fugitive, and asks department to give reasons for its contention. | 416 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Says department is forwarding memorandum discussing Rodriguez case and direct that formal request for provisional detention be made if Rodriguez is released on amparo. | 417 | |
| 666 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses memorandum discussing question of rearrest of a fugitive after expiration of detention period. | 417 |
| 1633 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Acknowledges instruction No. 666 and incloses copy of note to foreign office. | 421 |
| 681 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Thompson. | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Explains practice of United States in matter of the rearrest of fugitives after expiration of detention period. | 422 |
| 1657 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox. | May 7 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note to foreign office in re the question of reciprocal action by United States in matter of rearrest of fugitives after expiration of detention period. | 423 |
| Mr. Taft to Mr. Diaz. | June 25 | Meeting of President Taft and President Diaz on border between the United States and Mexico. President Taft invites President Diaz to meet him at El Paso or some other convenient place on Mexican border. | 425 | |
| Mr. Diaz to Mr. Taft. | July 6 | Same subject. President Diaz accepts invitation to meet President Taft on border between Mexico and the United States. | 426 | |
| 1772 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox. | July 10 | Extradition of Juan de Dios Rodriguez from Mexico. Incloses copy of note from foreign office stating extradition of Rodriguez has been granted and that accused has right to resort to amparo within three days. | 424 |
| Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 14 | Same subject. Says all legal process in Rodriguez extradition case ended and sheriff informed that he can have prisoner. | 425 | |
| 1895 | Mr. Thompson to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 30 | Meeting of President Taft and President Diaz on border between the United States and Mexico. Incloses copy of Mexican protocol. | 426 |
| 787 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson. | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of toast to be offered by President Taft to President Diaz. | 428 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Dávaloa. | 1909. Oct. 15 | Same subject. Incloses copy of program for meeting of President Taft and President Diaz on Mexican border. | 429 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of this date to Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 | |
| Mr. Bailey to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Dec. 29 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Reports arrival of Zelaya in Mexico. | 459 |
morocco.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Gum meré to Mr. Root. | 1909. Jan. 6 | Recognition of Mouley Hafid as Sultan of Morocco. Reports the delivery to the Sultan’s representative at Tangier of the note from the powers recognizing Mouley Hand as Sultan of Morocco. | 433 | |
| Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 16 | Acquisition of property for American missionaries in Morocco and rental of a house in Moorish quarter of Mequinez. Incloses correspondence regarding the right of American missionaries to reside in the Moorish quarter of Mequinez. Asks further instructions. | 433 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Sultan’s representative on the subject. | 436 | |
| 181 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Gummeré. | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Instructed to make clear the importance the United States attaches to the fulfillment of Moorish promises concerning this question. | 437 |
| 182 | Same to same | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Instructs him to press for a prompt reply to his letter. | 437 |
| 12 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Dodge | Aug. 18 | Execution of provision of act of Algeciras. Instructs him as to the provisions of the act of Algeciras in which the United States may be regarded as having a direct concern. | 440 |
| 62 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Knox | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Says department’s instructions have been noted relative to the provisions of the Algeciras conference especially affecting the United States. | 441 |
| 122 | Same to same | Dec. 3 | Acquisition of property for American missionaries in Morocco and rental of a house in Moorish quarter of Mequinez. Incloses note from Grand Vizier giving permission to the Gospel Missionary Union of America to rent a house in the Moorish quarter of Mequinez. | 438 |
netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Root (telegram). | 1908. Aug. 1 | Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Netherlands. Says sending of war vessel to Venezuela by Netherlands is only precautionary measures, and asks if United States would object to coercive measures if they became necessary. | 631 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Same subject. States that United States does not feel at liberty to object to coercive measures in Venezuela by the Netherlands Government if permanent occupation of territory is not involved. | 632 | |
| 38 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Root. | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Reports the sailing of Dutch warships for the Carribbean Seas. | 632 |
| 103 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Bacon. | 1909. Feb. 2 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Reports that foreign office has been informed that Italy and Austria have been invited to participate in opium conference. | 100 |
| Mar. 25 | Arbitration convention between the United States and the Netherlands. Text. | 442 | ||
| 133 | Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Knox | Apr. 20 | Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Netherlands. Transmits copy of protocol reestablishing diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Netherlands. | 632 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Loudon. | Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and the Netherlands. Notice of termination under the new tariff law of commercial agreement between the United. States and the Netherlands. | 444 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Beaupré (telegram). | 1909. do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, to the Netherlands minister re termination of commercial agreements with the Netherlands. | 444 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Loudon. | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Informs him that the commercial agreement between the United States and the Netherlands terminates Aug. 7, 1910. | 444 | |
| Mr. Knox to Jonkheer Loudon. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as note of Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Knox | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Incloses note from foreign office re action of the Netherlands concerning proposal of United States for an opium conference. | 113 | |
| 89 | Mr. Knox to Mr. White | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Instructs him to express appreciation of the ready assent of the Netherlands to proposal of United States for an opium conference at The Hague. | 114 |
nicaragua.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1909. May 25 | Protocol of agreement in the Emery claim against Nicaragua. Text. | 460 | ||
| do | Supplemental protocol in Emery claim against Nicaragua. Text. | 463 | ||
| Sept. 18 | Protocol of settlement in the Emery claim against Nicaragua. Text. | 463 | ||
| Mr. Moffat to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 7 | Revolution in Nicaragua and severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Says it is rumored that a revolution will start in Bluefields on the 8th. | 452 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 12 | Same subject. Reports establishment of provisional government. | 452 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Moffat. | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Instructs him to do nothing to indicate recognition of provisional administration. | 453 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Olivares (telegram). | do | Same subject. Same as telegram of this date to Mr. Moffat. | 453 | |
| Mr. Caldera to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 17 | Execution of Leonard Groce and Lee Roy Cannon in Nicaragua. Says it is reported that Groce and Cannon have been executed, and believes report to be true. | 446 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports capture of Leonard Groce and Lee Roy Cannon with revolutionists, and says they have been sentenced to death at El Castillo. | 446 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Caldera (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Requests immediate and positive information as to fate of two Americans captured with revolutionary army. | 446 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Rodriguez | do | Same subject. Requests that he telegraph his Government for information relative to reported execution of two Americans captured with revolutionists in Nicaragua. | 447 | |
| Mr. Rodriguez to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 19 | Same subject. Says two Americans sentenced to death were caught laying mines to destroy steamers carrying Nicaraguan soldiers. | 447 | |
| 253 | Mr. Caldera to Mr. Knox. | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Reports relative to execution of Groce and Cannon captured with revolutionary army in Nicaragua. | 448 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Moffat (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Says, in regard to acts or omissions of revolutionary party in Nicaragua, the United States reserves all claims and rights under international law. Instructs him re detention Dictator. | 454 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Moffat (telegram). | do | Execution of Leonard Groce and Lee Roy Cannon in Nicaragua. Instructs him to verify from highest revolutionary sources exact status of Cannon and Groce. | 451 | |
| Mr. Moffat to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Reports relative to the status of Groce and Cannon in the revolutionary army in Nicaragua. | 451 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Rodriguez. | Dec. 1 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Reviews conditions under President Zelaya’s regime, incloses passports and says department considers office of Nicaraguan chargé at an end. | 455 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. de Olivares (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to Nicaraguan é. | 457 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Moffat (telegram). | do | do | 458 |
panama.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 360 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Root | 1908. Oct. 1 | Assault upon certain members of the crew of the U. S. S. Buffalo by a mob in Panama. Transmits memorandum on the subject. | 472 |
| 363 | Same to same | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Makes further report | 474 |
| 125 | Mr. Root to Mr. Weitzel | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Directs him to demand immediate and adequate punishment of all parties concerned. | 474 |
| 386 | Mr. Weitzel to Mr. Root | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Transmits copy of note to foreign office demanding punishment, indemnity, and apology. | 476 |
| 390 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Root | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Transmits note giving view of foreign office. | 477 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Squiers (telegram). | Dec. 10 | Same subject. Says Government of Panama must give explicit assurances before arrival of United States cruiser fleet that disorders will be prevented. | 479 | |
| Mr. Squiers to Mr. Root (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Says he is assured that police responsible for assault will be brought to trial, but that indemnity or apology can not be considered until their guilt is established. | 480 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Reports promise by Panama to take prompt action against offenders, and, if guilt is established, to pay indemnity to sufferers and to make apology for insult to uniform. | 480 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Squiers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says President appreciates prompt action taken by Panama, and says measures should be taken against those guilty of misconduct. | 481 | |
| 28 | Mr. Arosemena to Mr. Bacon. | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Renews his Government’s assurances concerning protection for American sailors visiting Panama. | 481 |
| 3 | Mr. Root to Mr. Arosemena. | Dec. 16 | Same subject. Says American minister has been advised of President’s appreciation of Panama’s prompt action regarding the punishment of the guilty persons. | 482 |
| 3 | Mr. Arosemena to Mr. Bacon. | 1909. Feb. 8 | Protest of minister of Panama against certain utterances made in the House of Representatives of the United States. Says speech delivered in the House of Representatives is offensive to the President of Panama. | 470 |
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Arosemena. | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Says under Constitution of the United States debate in the House or Senate shall not be questioned. | 472 | |
| 443 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Knox | Mar. 8 | Assault upon certain members of the crew of the U. S. S. Buffalo in Panama. Transmits report received from foreign office concerning charges made against Panama police. | 482 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Squiers (telegram). | Mar. 19 | Attitude of United States toward revolutionists in Panama. Refers to reported expedition of Colombian and Venezuelan revolutionists at Panama, and says United States considers it duty of Panama to see to it that her territory is not abused by alien refugees. | 468 | |
| 456 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Knox. | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Reports relative to rumor of revolutionary expedition against Colombia and Venezuela. | 468 |
| 170 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Squiers. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Refers to reported movement of revolutionists in Panama against Colombia and Venezuela, and says United States expects Panama to maintain strict neutrality. | 469 |
| 181 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Squiers | June 3 | Assault upon certain members of the crew of the U. S. S. Buffalo by a mob in Panama. Refers to former instructions, and directs him to report what steps are being taken by the Government of Panama in the matter. | 484 |
| 509 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Knox. | June 17 | Same subject. Says he awaits further instructions | 484 |
| 189 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. Squiers | June 24 | Same subject. Transmits memorandum relating to cases of maltreatment of American citizens in Panama. | 485 |
| 517 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Knox. | July 10 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note to the foreign office. | 488 |
| 192 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Squiers | July 13 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform Government of Panama that its reply is not at all satisfactory. | 489 |
| Mr. Squiers to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 19 | Same subject. Reports attitude of Panama and requests explicit instructions. | 490 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 22 | Same subject. Minister for foreign affairs desires categorical reply to proposals of Panama. | 491 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Squiers (telegram). | July 24 | Same subject. Sets forth department’s position in the Buffalo and Columbia cases. | 491 | |
| Mr. Squiers to Mr. Knox (telegram) | July 28 | Same subject. Says Panaman Government agrees to demands of United States in Columbia and Buffalo cases. | 491 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Squiers (telegram). | 1909. July 29 | Same subject. Says department accepts indemnities offered in Columbia and Buffalo cases. | 491 | |
| 531 | Mr. Squiers to Mr. Root | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Transmits copies of correspondence with foreign office and draft for $14,000 in settlement of Columbia and Buffalo cases. | 492 |
persia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 205 | Mr. de Billier to Mr. Knox | 1909. July 18 | Abdication of His Majesty Mohamed Ali Mirza and proclamation of His Imperial Highness Soltan Ahmed Mirza as Shah of Persia. Reports the taking of the city of Teheran by the revolutionists. | 495 |
| Mr. de Billier to Mr. Knox (telegram). | July 22 | Same subject. Says British minister has recognized new Shah, and asks if he may take like action. | 495 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. de Billier (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to recognize Government of new Shah and to express United States good wishes. | 496 | |
| 11 | Mr. de Cartier to Mr. Knox. (Belgian chargé in chargé of Persian Legation). | do | Same subject. Says his imperial Highness Soltan Ahmed Mirza has been proclaimed Shah of Persia. | 496 |
| 29 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. de Cartier. | July 31 | Same subject. Informs him that the American chargé at Teheran has been instructed to recognize the Government of the new Shah of Persia. | 497 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. de Cartier | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador). | 112 | |
| Mr. Taft to the Shah of Persia. | Nov. 16 | Abdication of His Majesty Mohamed Ali Mirza and proclamation of His Imperial Highness Soltan Ahmed Mirza as Shah of Persia. Congratulates the Shah on the opening of the constitutional parliament. | 497 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 223 | Mr. Combs to Mr. Knox | 1909. Apr. 27 | Protocol signed by Peru and Colombia for settlement of disorders in the Putumayo, and other questions. Transmits copy of protocol. | 507 |
| June 30 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Peru. Text. | 498 | ||
| Sept. 2 | Naturalization convention between the United States and Peru. Text. | 500 | ||
| Mr. de Freyre to Mr. Adee | Sept. 18 | Severing of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Bolivia and good offices of United States. Reports settlement of boundary dispute between Argentina and Bolivia. | 13 | |
| Mr. Combs to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Reports ratification by both countries of Peru-Bolivia protocol. | 13 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Combs (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 |
portugal.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Wilson to Viscount de Alte. | 1909. Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and Portugal. Notice of termination. | 509 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, re termination. | 509 | |
| Viscount de Alte to Mr. Knox. | May 1 | Same subject. Acknowledges notice of the termination. | 510 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Gage (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform Government of Portugal of termination of agreements. | 510 | |
| Mr. Knox to Viscount de Alte. | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Says agreements will terminate Aug. 7, 1910. | 510 | |
| Viscount de Alte to Mr. Knox. | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges notice relative to termination of agreements. | 511 | |
| Mr. Knox, to Viscount de Alte. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| 552 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Knox | 1909. Oct. 12 | Same subject. Reports appointment of commission to consider recommendations made by United States re opium conference. | 112 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Bryan | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Says department is gratified at prompt action of Portugal re United States proposal for opium conference. | 113 |
russia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | 1908. Jan. 6 | Extradition of Jan Janov Pouren to Russia. Asks extradition of Pouren, a Russian subject. | 513 | |
| Same to same | Jan. 7 | Same subject. Requests provisional detention of Pouren. | 514 | |
| 59 | Mr. Root to Baron Rosen | do | Same subject. Transmits certificate. | 514 |
| 60 | Same to same | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Says warrant of surrender will be issued, when forms of law have been complied with. | 514 |
| 99 | Mr. Root to Mr. Kroupensky. | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Transmits affidavits tending to show that offenses are political, and asks views relative thereto. | 515 |
| 447 | Mr. Kroupensky to Mr. Root. | Oct. 11 | Same subject. Transmits memorandum setting forth views of Russian Government. | 515 |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Kroupensky. | Oct. 17 | Same subject. Says case will be reopened in order to determine whether offenses were merely political. | 516 | |
| 101 | Same to same | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Transmits copy of decision giving reasons for refusal to issue warrant of surrender. | 517 |
| 472 | Mr. Kroupensky to Mr. Root. | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Asks that a new certificate be issued. | 518 |
| 589 | Baron Rosen to Mr. Root | 1909. Jan. 9 | Same subject. Refers to request for extradition, and incloses extract of judgment of Swiss court by way of precedent. | 518 |
| Memorandum from the Russian embassy. | Jan. 18 | Same subject. Asks department to endeavor to have case postponed to enable Russian Government to secure further evidence. | 521 | |
| Memorandum to the Russian embassy. | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Says department will ask that case be delayed to enable Russian Government to submit certain evidence. | 522 | |
| 403 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Root | Jan. 25 | Restrictions on travel in Russian possessions in central Asia. Transmits circular regarding entrance of foreign subjects into Russian central Asia. | 526 |
| 28 | Baron Rosen to Mr. Bacon. | Jan. 30 | Extradition of Jan Janov Pouren to Russia. Says he is informed by his Government that additional documents have been forwarded. | 523 |
| Same to same | Feb. 22 | Restrictions on travel in Russian possessions in central Asia. Advises the department relative to Russian regulations regarding foreign visitors to Turkestan. | 527 | |
| 125 | Mr. Knox to Baron Rosen | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Says the Russian regulations regarding foreign travel in Turkestan have been made public. | 528 |
| June 15 | Agreement between the United States and Russia regulating the position of corporations and other commercial associations. Text. | 512 | ||
| 550 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Wilson. | Sept. 17 | Legalization of papers in extradition cases. Cites case and requests instructions. | 523 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Kroupensky | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| Aide Mémoire | Oct. 4 | The Hukuang loan. Russia desires participation in future loans to China. | 203 | |
| 11 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Schuyler. | Oct. 25 | Legalization of papers in extradition cases. Instructs him on the subject. | 525 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Rockhill (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Agreements between China and Japan relative to Chientao, and concerning mines and railways in Manchuria. (Same as telegram of Nov. 16, 1909, 12 noon, to embassy at London.) | 122 |
salvador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 85 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Root. | 1908. May 18 | Commercial treaty with Germany. Transmits copy. | 531 |
| Same to same (telegram). | 1909. Jan. 13 | First Central American Conference. Says first meeting of Central American Conference held on 11th. | 380 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Root (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Reports closing on twentieth of Central American Conference. | 381 | |
| 295 | Mr. Frazier to Mr. Knox. | 1909. May 6 | Commercial treaty with Germany. Transmits copy of protocol of exchange. | 533 |
| July 7 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Salvador. Text. | 529 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Heimke (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 | |
| Mr. Heimke to Mr. Knox (telegram), | Dec. 26 | Same subject. Says Zelaya has left for Salina Cruz on Mexican warship. | 459 |
siam.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 435 | Mr. King to Mr. Root | 1908. Nov. 18 | Decorations conferred upon American diplomatic officers. Reports conferring of decorations by the King of Siam. | 541 |
| 447 | Same to same | 1909. Jan. 2 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. Transmits note from foreign office giving names of delegates of Siam to opium commission. | 95 |
| 171 | Mr. Bacon to Mr. King. | do | Decorations conferred upon American diplomatic officers. Informs him that decorations can not be accepted without permission of Congress. | 542 |
| 461 | Mr. King to Mr. Bacon | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses copies of correspondence with the department the subject of decorations, and says he will forward the medal conferred upon him by the King of Siam. | 542 |
| 180 | Mr. Knox to Mr. King | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Informs him that decorations will be held pending action by Congress. | 543 |
| 484 | Mr. King to Mr. Knox. | May 13 | Treaty with Great Britain. Reports relative to Anglo-Siamese treaty signed Mar. 10, 1909. | 535 |
| Mr. Knox to Phra Ratanayapti. | Sept. 21 | Joint international commission for the investigation of the opium question in the Far East. (Same as Sept. 21, 1909, to the Italian ambassador.) | 112 | |
| Mr. King to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Diplomatic officers acting as executors in administration of estates. Says he has been named as executor in will of deceased British subject, and asks instructions. | 541 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. King (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Informs him that it is not advisable for him to act as executor. | 541 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Pastor to Mr. Root. | 1908. Oct. 30 | Extension to Spain of benefits of Article IV of the treaty of Paris. Asks if privileges granted by treaty of Paris to Spanish ships and merchandise entering Philippine ports will be extended at expiration of present term. | 546 | |
| Mr. Piña to Mr. Root | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Asks what action has been taken by United States relative to extensions of benefits granted by the treaty of Paris. | 547 | |
| 116 | Mr. Root to Mr. Piña | 1909. Jan. 4 | Same subject. States views of department. | 547 |
| Memorandum from the Spanish Legation. | Jan. 23 | Execution of provisions of act of Algeciras. See memorandum of this date from the French Embassy. | 439 | |
| Memorandum to the Spanish Legation. | Jan. 28 | Same subject. Says the United States has no objection to France and Spain being intrusted for another year with duty of preventing smuggling of contraband into Morocco. | 439 | |
| Feb. 20 | Supplemental commercial agreement effected by exchange of notes between the United States and Spain. Text. | 544 | ||
| Mr. Bacon to Sr. Piña | do | Same subject. Informs him of; issuance of proclamation re duty on sparkling wines. | 545 | |
| Sr. Piña to Mr. Bacon | do | Same subject. Acknowledges note of this date re agreement. | 545 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Millet. | Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and Spain. Notice of termination. | 549 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Ide (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, re termination. | 550 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Ide (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Instructs him to give formal notice of termination. | 550 | |
| Mr. Knox to Marquis de Villalobar. | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Gives formal notice of termination | 550 |
sweden.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Graves to Mr. Knox. | 1909. Sept. 8 | Law relating to exemption from military service in Sweden. Incloses copy of law on the subject. | 552 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Voegel | 1909. Apr. 30 | Termination of commercial agreements between the United States and Switzerland. Notice of termination. | 554 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Clay. | do | Same subject. Quotes note of Apr. 30, 1909, re termination. | 554 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Graves (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Same subject. Instructs him to notify Swiss Government. | 555 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Ritter | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Gives formal notice | 555 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Bacon, (telegram). | 1909, Feb. 14 | Revolution in Turkey. Reports fears of disorders in Constantinople, and suggests return of Scorpion. | 562 | |
| Mr. Bacon to Kiazim Bey | Feb. 20 | Removal of restrictions on freedom of travel of former Ottoman subjects returning to Turkey. Asks whether anything can be done regarding passport of American citizen of Ottoman nativity which Turkish consul general at New York refuses to visé | 558 | |
| Kiazim Bey to Mr. Bacon | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Explains why Turkish consul general at New York refused to sign passport of American citizen of Ottoman birth. | 558 | |
| 474 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Leishman. | Mar. 19 | Same subject. Instructs him to report attitude of present Turkish regime in re visits of former Turkish subjects who have acquired foreign nationality. | 559 |
| 925 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Reports concerning regulations | 559 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Revolution in Turkey. Reports Constantinople in hands of mob and overthrow of cabinet. | 562 | |
| 941 | Same to same | Apr. 15 | Same subject.’ Reports regarding recent reaction against constitutional government in Turkey. | 563 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Reports uprising in Constantinople is spreading and says two Americans were reported killed in massacres at Adana. | 565 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Reports extension of. disturbances and says English and French are sending ships to Mersine. | 565 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports conditions in Constantinople, and says developments of few days may clear situation. | 566 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Gives names of Americans killed at Adana. | 566 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks if British or other warships are being sent to protect lives of foreigners. | 566 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Reports Adana Calmer. Troops arriving in city. | 567 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports relative to conditions, and says marines from foreign vessels are protecting embassies. | 567 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Says Montana and North Carolina will proceed to Mediterranean waters. | 568 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Same subject. Says Constantinople is surrounded and uneasiness prevails. | 568 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Says military movement has been so well conducted that proper order will no doubt be maintained in city. | 569 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Asks that cruisers be sent Mersine and Alexandretta. | 569 | |
| 949 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports relative to revolutionary conditions in Constantinople. | 569 |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | do | Deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid and accession to the throne of Mohammed V. Says Sultan has been deposed and his brother placed on the throne. | 581 | |
| Kiazim Bey to Mr. Knox | do | Same subject. Says Cabinet has proclaimed the fall of Sultan Abdul Hamid and the accession to the throne of Mohammed V. | 581 | |
| Mr. Taft to Mohammed V. (telegram). | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Offers congratulations on his accession to the throne. | 582 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Kiazim Bey. | do | Same subject. Says his note relative to the deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid and the accession of his brother to the throne has been forwarded to the President. | 582 | |
| 953 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox | 1909. Apr. 28 | Same subject. Reports regarding the deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid and accession of his brother to the throne. | 582 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 29 | Revolution in Turkey. Says good order has been restored in capital and troops are being sent to disturbed provinces. | 572 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Says reports indicate that troubles in disturbed provinces in Turkey have ceased. | 572 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says revenue cutter Takoma is proceeding to Alexandretta and Mersine. | 573 | |
| Mohammed V to Mr. Taft (telegram). | do | Deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid and accession to the throne of Mohammed V. Expresses appreciation for President’s congratulatory telegram on his accession to the throne. | 584 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 1 | Revolution in Turkey. In view of improved conditions, suggests that warships be not sent to Turkish waters. | 573 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. Says it hardly seems practicable to recall American warships and that there should be no difficulty in dispelling misapprehension regarding visit. | 574 | |
| Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox (telegram). | May 10 | Deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid and accession to the throne of Mohammed V. Says coronation passed off quietly amid great enthusiasm. | 584 | |
| 965 | Same to same | May 12 | Revolution in Turkey. Incloses order concerning disarming of people in Constantinople, and reports his action relative thereto with regard to American citizens. | 574 |
| Kiazim Bey to Mr. Knox. | May 19 | Recognition of independence of Bulgaria. Reports recognition of Bulgaria by Turkish Government. | 46 | |
| 973 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root. | May 20 | Revolution in Turkey. Reports relative to conditions in the Adana-Aleppo districts of Turkey. | 575 |
| 997 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox. | June 1 | Same subject. Reports further relative to the order prohibiting the carrying of arms in Turkey. | 577 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Leishman. | June 3 | Same subject. Commends his action relative to the application to Americans of the order prohibiting the carrying of firearms. | 579 | |
| 1008 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox. | June 8 | Same subject. Reports relative to political situation in Turkey and general outlook. | 579 |
| 529 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Einstein | July 7 | Intervention in behalf of the Armenians. Incloses copy of letter to Hon. William S. Bennett relating to the massacres in Asia Minor. | 557 |
| 532 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Einstein | July 14 | Removal of restrictions on freedom of travel of former Ottoman subjects returning to Turkey. Instructs him to report whether foreigners are permitted to enter Turkey without previously having their passports viséed. | 560 |
| 1059 | Mr. Einstein to Mr. Knox | July 26 | Political affairs in Crete. Transmits copy of reply of the Ottoman Government to the note of the four powers re Cretan affairs. | 339 |
| 1085 | Same to same | Aug. 11 | Removal of restrictions on freedom of travel of former Ottoman subjects returning to Turkey. Reports relative to passport regulations. | 561 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Straus (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Extradition of Memar Rizk from Egypt. Quotes telegram to American consulate at Cairo requesting provisional arrest and detention of Memar Rizk chargé with murder in New Jersey. | 596 | |
| Mr. Cauldwell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Says Egyptian Government can not arrest Memar Rizk unless requested by Turkish Government. | 597 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Straus (telegram). | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Instructs him to present Rizk extradition matter to foreign office and learn if Turkey is willing to surrender fugitive. | 597 | |
| Mr. Straus to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Says Turkish Government claims that it can not ask Egyptian Government to extradite Memar Rizk as he is a Turkish subject, and that validity of treaty of 1874 is neither admitted nor strenuously denied. | 597 | |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Straus (telegram). | Oct. 13 | Same subject. Says in view of request of Turkish Legation in 1908, department regards extradition treaty of 1874 as valid and operative. | 598 | |
| 19 | Mr. Straus to Mr. Knox | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Gives substance of his interview with Turkish foreign office relative to Rizk extradition from Egypt, and asks further instructions. | 598 |
| Mr. Straus to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Says Turkish Government has requested Egyptian Government to prosecute Memar Rizk. | 600 | |
| Mr. Iddings to Mr. Knox (telegram). | Oct. 31 | Same subject. Says that as Rizk is an Ottoman subject his prosecution in Egypt is impossible, and that he is being sent to Constantinople. | 600 | |
| 24 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Straus | 1909. Nov. 1 | Assistance given American citizens seeking concessions in Turkey. Explains policy of department. | 595 |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Straus (telegram). | do | Extradition of Memar Rizk from Egypt. Says Egyptian minister for foreign affairs states it is impossible to prosecute Memar Rizk in Egypt, and that he is being sent to Constantinople. | 600 | |
| 26 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Straus | Nov. 8 | Same subject. Says department considers that Turkey has recognized treaty of 1874 by requesting extradition under it, and instructs him as to Rizk extradition matter. | 601 |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Straus (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Says consulate at Alexandria advises department that Memar Rizk has been arrested and sent to Constantinople. | 601 | |
| 36 | Mr. Straus to Mr. Knox | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Transmits copy of his note to the Sublime Porte relative to the extradition and punishment of Memar Rizk. | 602 |
| 41 | Mr. Straus to Mr. Knox | Nov. 19 | Constitution of Turkey. Transmits copy of Ottoman Constitution. | 585 |
| 40 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Straus | Dec. 3 | Extradition of Memar Rizk from Egypt. In re Rizk extradition case, says department’s No. 26 of 8th ultimo appears to cover points referred to in embassy’s No. 36 of the 12th ultimo. | 603 |
uruguay and paraguay.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1909. June 19 | Naturalization convention between the United | 606 | ||
| Nov. 11 | States and Uruguay. Text. Arbitration convention between the United States and Paraguay. | 604 | ||
| Mr. Knox to Mr. O’Brien (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Text. Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Nicaragua. Quotes note of Dec. 1 to Nicaraguan chargé. | 457 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Brewer to Mr. Root | 1908. July 25 | Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Netherlands. Reports that the Venezuelan Government has sent the Dutch minister his passports. | 630 | |
| Mr. Root to Mr. Buchanan. | Dec. 21 | Resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. Appoints him commissioner and instructs him concerning the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between United States and Venezuela. | 609 | |
| Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Root (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Reports desire of Venezuelan Government to settle difficulties with the United States. | 612 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Reports the presentation of his commission and the department’s note to Venezuelan minister for foreign affairs. | 612 | |
| Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | 1909. Feb. 10 | Same subject. Reports final action in Orinoco and Bermudez cases. | 613 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Reports ratification of Bermudez case by Venezuelan Cabinet. | 613 | |
| Feb. 13 | Decision and adjustment of certain claims. Protocol of an agreement and exchange of notes between the United States and Venezuela. Text of protocol. | 617 | ||
| Mr. Bacon to Mr. Buchanan (telegram). | do | Resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. Extends congratulations and instructs him to express to Venezuelan Government department’s satisfaction at completion of negotiations. | 613 | |
| do | Agreement between the United States and Venezuela for the settlement of the claim of A. F. Jaurett. Text of agreement. | 629 | ||
| Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Bacon (telegram). | Feb. 14 | Resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. Reports signing of protocol and says he will reach the United States on 26th. | 613 | |
| Same to same | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Venezuelan Government relative to restoration of diplomatic relations. | 616 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Knox (telegram). | 1909. Apr. 18 | Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Netherlands. Reports resumption of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Netherlands. | 632 | |
| Aug. 21 | Settlement of the claim of the United States and Venezuela Co. Protocol between the United States and Venezuela. Text of protocol. | 624 | ||
| Sept. 9 | Settlement of the claim of the Orinoco Corporation. Protocol and exchange of notes between the United States and Venezuela. Text of protocol and notes. | 626 | ||
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Pietri | do | Same subject. States understanding of the United States with regard to protocol signed this day. | 628 | |
| Mr. Pietri to Mr. Russell | do | Same subject. States understanding of protocol signed this day. | 628 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Pietri | Sept. 13 | Decision and adjustment of certain claims. Protocol of an agreement and exchange of notes between the United States and Venezuela. Assents to modifications in protocol of Feb. 13. | 623 | |
| Mr. Pietri to Mr. Russell | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Acknowledges note assenting to certain modifications in protocol of Feb. 13. | 623 |