List of papers, in chronological order, with subjects of correspondence
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Circular | 1914. Jan. 12 | Admission into the United States of adopted children of Chinese of American birth. Instruction in regard to the kind of certificate required. | 3 | |
| Do | Jan. 31 | Third International Peace Conference. Instruction to propose that the duties of the international preparatory committee be committed to the Administrative Council of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. | 4 | |
| Do | Feb. 21 | Status of Chinese wives or widows of American citizens. Instruction in regard to the registration of such persons. | 5 | |
| Do | May 15 | Nineteenth International Congress of Americanists. Instruction extend invitation thereto | 8 | |
| Do | May 16 | Admission and return of Chinese participating in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the Panama-California Exposition. Transmits regulations in regard thereto. | 8 | |
| Do | May 27 | Admission and return of aliens, other than Chinese, participating in the Panama-Pacific Exposition and the Panama-California Exposition. Transmits regulations governing the same. | 8 | |
| Do | June 18 | Immigration laws. Instruction to bring to the attention of the Government the fact that falsely testifying before an immigrant inspector is perjury under Sec. 24 of the Immigration Act, and that under Sec. 2 thereof the immigration officials are required to exclude aliens who admit the commission of a crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. | 9 | |
| Do | June 22 | Third International Peace Conference. Instruction to propose as a substitute for the proposal contained in the circular instruction of Jan. 31, 1914, that the duties of the International Preparatory Committee be committed to a committee to be selected from among the members of the Administrative Council of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague by the members of the Council; and that the date for the meeting of the Third Peace Conference by fixed for the month of June, 1916. | 10 | |
| Do | July 7 | Second Pan American Scientific Congress. Instruction to extend an official invitation to the Government to send delegates to the Congress which will meet at Washington in October, 1915. Gives personnel of the program committee of the Congress. | 11 | |
| Do | July 8 | Opium laws and regulations. Instruction to communicate to the Government the conditions under which opium, cocaine, etc., may be imported into the United States. States those conditions. Instruction to request the Government to advise him of its own conditions. | 7, 12 | |
| Do | July 13 | Foreign naval rendezvous at Hampton Roads for participation in the celebration of the completion of the Panama Canal and the opening of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Instruction as to program. | 13 | |
| Do | July 16 | Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Informs him of the great interest taken by this Government in the Exposition, and of rumors to the contrary which he will seek to overcome. | 14 | |
| Do | July 25 | Regulations for the operation and navigation of the Panama Canal. Instruction in regard thereto. | 15 | |
| Do | July 27 | Citizenship of children born of American fathers who have never resided in the United States. Instruction in regard to the registration of and issuance of passports to such persons. | 15 | |
| Do | July 31 | Opening of the Panama Canal, instruction m regard to the date of the opening. | 18 | |
| Do | Aug. 3 | International Dry-farming Congress. Instructs him to invite the Government to send delegates to the Congress, to be held at Wichita, Kans., October 7–17, 1914, and to explain the objects or the Congress. In connection therewith there will be held the International Soil Products Exposition, participation in which will be welcomed. | 18 | |
| Do | Aug. 29 | Invitation to all Governments to cooperate with the United States in regard to immigration in war time. | 18 | |
| Do | Sept. 5 | Nineteenth International Congress of Americanists. Instruction to inform the Foreign Office of the indefinite postponement thereof. | 20 |
argentina
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Aug. 9 | Death of President Saenz Pena and succession to the presidency of Vice President de la Plaza. Reports the death of President Saenz Pena on Aug. 9. | 21 | |
| President Wilson to Vice President de la Plaza (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Message of condolence | 21 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Murature (telegram). | do | Same subject. Message of condolence | 21 | |
| 332 | Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Bryan | Aug. 14 | Same subject. Reports the succession to the presidency of the Vice President doctor Victorino de la Plaza. | 21 |
| Mr. Naón to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Transmits autograph letter of President de la Plaza to President Wilson. | 22 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914.May 28 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Austria-Hungary extending the duration of the convention of Jan. 15. 1909. Text. | 23 | ||
| Mr. Penfield to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 28 | Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Duchess of Hohenberg. Reports the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir apparent, to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and of his wife, the Duchess of Hohenberg, by a student, June 28, at Sarajevo. | 24 | |
| The President to the Emperor (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. Expression of condolence | 25 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Dumba. | June 30 | Same subject. Expression of condolence. | 25 | |
| The Emperor to the President (telegram) | do | Same subject. Expression of thanks for his message of June 29. | 25 | |
| The Emperor to the President. | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Formal notification of the assassination of the Archduke. | 25 | |
| The President to the Emperor. | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of the formal notification of Aug. 2. | 26 |
bolivia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 66 | Mr. Grevstad to Mr. Bryan. | 1913. July 9 | Boundary agreement between Bolivia and Paraguay. The secret protocol establishing a modus vivendi has not yet been accepted by Bolivia. Further treaty negations are probable | 27 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Mooney (telegram). | 1914. Nov. 20 | Same subject. Bolivia fears that the protocol mentioned in the preceding paper is being violated by Paraguay, and requests the United States unofficially to represent to Paraguay the necessity of preserving peace in the disputed region, which has been entered by Paraguayan troops. Instructions as to such representations. | 27 | |
| Mr. Mooney to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Reports results of interview at the Paraguayan Foreign Office in pursuance of instructions of Department’s telegram of Nov. 20. Paraguay denies having violated the protocol. | 28 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Calderon. | Nov. 30 | Same subject. The Bolivian Minister is informed of Mr. Mooney’s report. | 29 | |
| Mr. Calderon to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Express Bolivia’s thanks for the good offices of the Department, which have dispelled Bolivia’s fears as to the purposes of Paraguay. | 29 |
brazil.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 377 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bryan | 1914. May 19 | Message of President da Fonseca to the Congress Transmits copies of the message. Extracts there from. | 30 |
bulgaria
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 65 | Mr. Vopicka to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Apr. 4 | Reception of the first Minister of Bulgaria to the United States. The Bulgarian Government is considering the establishment of a legation at Washington | 32 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 3 | Same subject. Mr. S. Panaretoff has been chosen as the first Bulgarian Minister to the United States. | 32 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Vopicka (telegram) | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Mr. Panaretoff is entirely acceptable to this Government. | 32 | |
| 128 | Mr. Vopicka to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 1 | Same subject. The new Minister will soon proceed to Washington. | 33 |
| Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Offers to convey to the newly appointed. Minister any message to him from the Department on his arrival at New York. | 33 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Rockhill (telegram) | Dec. 3 | Same subject. Requests him to express to Mr. Panaretoff the Department’s welcome. | 33 | |
| Mr. Panaretoff to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Requests an audience. | 34 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Panaretoff. | Dec. 16 | same subject. Appoints an hour on Dec. 17 for an interview at the Department. | 34 | |
| Same to same | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Advises him of the date for his reception by the President. | 34 | |
| Mr. Panaretoff to the President. | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Remarks by the Minister at his reception by the President. | 34 |
chile.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 490 | Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. June 8 | Message of the President. Transmits copies of the message of June 1, 1914, and calls attention to certain passages. | 36 |
china.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | 1911. May 16 | Huai River conservancy. Instruction to ascertain views of Chinese Government as to offer of American Red Cross to send an engineer to study the problem. | 95 | |
| Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox (telegram) | May 25 | Same subject. Red Cross offer gladly accepted by Chinese government | 96 | |
| Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | May 27 | Same subject. The Red Cross engineer will be chosen soon. | 96 | |
| Mr. Wilson to Mr. Calhoun (telegram). | June 12 | same subject. Red Cross has engaged Charles Davis Jameson to study and report upon river conservancy. Instruction to give him every possible facility on his arrival in China. | 96 | |
| 482 | Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox | 1912. Mar. 20 | Political affairs. Incloses copy in translation of the Provisional Constitution of China. | 38 |
| 828 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan. | 1913. Apr. 28 | Huai River conservancy. Transmits Mr. Jameson’s conservancy report. | 96 |
| 1048 | Same to same | Oct. 11 | Political affairs. Incloses translation of the Presidential population law. | 41 |
| 7 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch. | Dec 2 | Loan Negotiations. Replies to Legation’s No. 1067 of Oct. 21, 1913, on the subject of a loan by American capitalists to China; approves action by Legation. The Department assumes that the Currency Loan has been merged with the Reorganization Loan. Requests information. | 61 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 19 | Huai River conservancy. Chinese Government, being obliged to seek abroad for funds for Huai River project, invites American capital. Mr. Jameson will proceed to the United States with engineering plans to assist in loan negotiations if Red Cross will continue endeavor to interest American financiers. | 98 | |
| 57 | Same to same | 1914. Jan. 2 | Claims. Incloses a dispatch from Consul Greene, Hankow, discussing various aspects of the claims presented by several nations against China for losses to their nationals consequent upon the Revolution of 1911–12; and Mr. Reinsch’s reply thereto. | 81 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 13 | Boxer Indemnity. Instruction to inquire of Foreign Office as to method of repayment to China of balance of indemnity payments to China’s credit in the Treasury. | 69 | |
| 73 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan | Jan. 15 | Claims. Review of the character, functions, and procedure of the several bodies dealing with claims during the past two years. | 86 |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Yung Kwai. | Jan. 16 | Boxer Indemnity. Incloses Treasury letter and Treasury statement relating to payments by China on account of the 1913 quota of the indemnity. The Department has inquired of the Chinese Government as to its preference as to method of repayment to China of balance to its credit in the U. S. Treasury. | 69 | |
| 75 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | Jan. 16 | Political affairs. Reports the suspension of the National Assembly and other political news. Incloses copy of Dr. Goodnow’s draft of a constitution for China. | 42 |
| Chinese Legation to Department of State. | Jan. 20 | Boxer Indemnity. The Foreign Office cabled Chinese Legation to receive indemnity balance in the same manner as it did last August. | 73 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Quotes foregoing. Department will accordingly remit check for balance to Chinese Legation tomorrow. Advise Foreign Office. | 74 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. McAdoo. | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Requests that Treasury remit by check, through Department of State, to the Chinese Charge” d’Affaires, the $543,007.63 refundable to China. | 74 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Huai River conservancy. Requests instruction as to accepting preliminary agreement giving the Red Cross exclusive right to undertake conservancy work. | 98 | |
| 89 | Same to same. | Jan. 26 | Currency reform. Transmits copy of new Chinese Currency law. China is still anxious to secure money from the United States to support currency reform. Requests instructions. | 64 |
| Mr. Moore to the President | do | Huai River conservancy. Reviews the history of the conservancy negotiations. Informs the Department that Red Cross desires the support of this Government in behalf of the American contractor selected (White & Co.), and is considering employment of an engineer from Panama canal corps | 99 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Reply to his Jan. 23. The Red Cross will accept the exclusive authority over conservancy work and has secured J. G. White & Co. as contractors and to assist in negotiating the necessary loan; stipulations as to engineer in chief; other recommendations. | 101 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 28 | Same subject. Supplementing the telegram of Jan. 27; gives preamble of the agreement. | 10 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan 30 | Same subject. Reports signing of agreement with Red Cross. | 102 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan | do | Boxer indemnity. Refers to Department’s Jan. 22 and incloses check as requested. | 74 | |
| 18 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | Feb. 3 | Huai River conservancy. Transmits copies of the agreement-memorandum signed Jan. 30, 1914. | 102 |
| Mr. Moore to the President | Feb. 4 | Same subject. The Chinese Government has given the Red Cross formal authority to secure an American contractor and perform the engineering work. Requests that Red Cross be informed as to what this Government will do in support of the enterprise. | 104 | |
| 38 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch. | do | Claims. Acknowledges his No. 57 of Jan. 2; authorizes him to endeavor to induce the Diplomatic Body to consent to such limitation of claims as will prevent injustice to China; refers him to instruction of Dec. 20, 1913. | 89 |
| The President to Mr. Moore | Feb. 6 | Huai River conservancy. The Government will give assurance of its good offices and diplomatic support. | 105 | |
| 105 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | do | Loan negotiations. Replies to Department’s No. 7 of Dec. 2, 1913. Currency-reform Loan was not merged in the Reorganization Loan issued last April by quintuple group, which is now negotiating with China for a supplementary reorganization loan which will include a sum for currency reform. The Chinese Government would welcome resumption of currency-loan negotiations with the United States. | 62 |
| 113 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Feb. 12 | Currency reform. Refers to his No. 89 and incloses copy of amended currency law. | 65 |
| 149 | Same to same | Mar. 10 | Taxation of foreigners. Submits the question of the relation of the new Chinese stamp law to the rights of this Government under the treaty of 1903. | 119 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Boxer indemnity. Instructs him to inquire whether this Government is to pay the remitted portion of the January 1914 quota to the Chinese legation | 75 | |
| 159 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | Mar. 18 | Claims. Reports stoppage of the negotiations due French insistence on payment of claims for indirect losses, which question China desires to submit to arbitration. Inquires whether this Government will support China’s desire. | 90 |
| 166 | Same to same | Mar. 24 | Mining regulations. Incloses Chinese Mining Regulations of Mar. 11, 1914, and points out objections to certain of their features, with recommendation of explicit reservation, upon accepting the regulations, of extraterritorial rights. | 133 |
| 165 | Same to same | do | Claims. Great Britain, Germany, and perhaps other powers may refuse to present claims for indirect damages. Requests instruction as to whether he shall join these. | 90 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 30 | Boxer indemnity. The Chinese Government desires the payment to be made to its Legation. Mr. Reinsch has impressed on the Foreign Office the desirability of the Chinese Legation’s retaining the remitted sum for the support of the indemnity students in the United States. | 75 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 1 | Huai River conservancy, The Bankers upon whom the contractors depend for funds require certain assurances as to security; this requires a new survey, the expense of which is now being considered. The Red Cross will ask Congress to authorize the detail of an American Army engineer to make the survey. | 106 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Yung Kwai. | Apr. 11 | Boxer indemnity. Incloses check for $15,147.97 in payment of remitted portion of January, 1914, indemnity. | 75 | |
| 80 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch. | Apr. 23 | Claims. Acknowledges his No. 159 of Mar. 18 and No. 165 of Mar. 24; instructs him to refuse to present claims of the kind mentioned in case either Great Britain or Germany is willing to do the same. | 91 |
| 87 | Same to same | May. 1 | Mining regulations. Reply to his No. 166 of Mar. 24, giving this Government’s views of certain objectionable features of the regulations, with instruction to transmit such views to the Foreign Office. | 134 |
| 90 | Same to same. | May 4 | Taxation of foreigners. Reply to his Mar. 10. This Government is disposed to consent in principle to the imposition of the stamp tax provided other foreign governments assent thereto. Instruction to so state to the Chinese Government, but to endeavor to secure advisable revision of the regulations and to make certain stipulations. | 122 |
| 211 | Same to same. | May 5 | Political affairs. Incloses a memorandum on the Revised Provisional Constitution, with a synopsis thereof. | 51 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 8 | Huai River conservancy. Foreign Office favors assumption by China of cost of the survey; speedy sending of engineering board desired. | 107 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | May 9 | Same subject. The Red Cross will immediately organize and send to China the engineering board to make the supplemental survey, and will try to float the conservancy loan. | 107 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 12 | Same subject. The Chinese Government will guarantee payment of cost of supplemental survey up to $100,000 if the funds are advanced by the Red Cross and the White Co.; subject to approval by the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, Chang Chien. | 107 | |
| 5 | Mr. Shah to Mr. Bryan | do | Taxation of foreigners. Requests the views of this Government on the stamp tax law and its assistance in obtaining compliance therewith of its nationals and of other governments | 123 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | May 13 | Huai River conservancy. The White Co. and the Red Cross will share in making the $100,000 advance, on certain conditions. Instruction to obtain acceptance of the conditions. | 108 | |
| 15 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Shah. | May 15 | Taxation of foreigners. Replies to his May 12 and informs him of the substance of the Department’s May 4 to Mr. Reinsch. | 124 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | 1914. May 18 | Huai River conservancy. Instruction to inform the Chinese Government of the Red Cross terms as to advance and its relation to the proposed loan. Informs him of early departure of the engineering board, with Col. Sibert as its Chairman. | 108 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. The Chinese Government will assume responsibility for survey up to $50,000. Requests instructions. | 109 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | May 19 | Same subject. Instruction to suggest that Chinese Minister at Washington be empowered to act in regard to conservancy negotiations. Congress has authorized employment of an American Army engineer. Red Cross intends to make Col. Sibert chairman of the board of engineers. | 109 | |
| 6 | Mr. Shah to Mr. Bryan | May 23 | Same subject. The Chinese Government desires that the engineering board come to China as soon as possible. | 109 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits the expression of the Chinese Government’s thanks for the good offices of the States in the conservency matter. | 110 | |
| 248 | Same to Same | June 1 | Mining regulations. Refers to Department’s No. 87 of May 1 and incloses note of the Diplomatic Body to the Foreign Office embodying the Department’s instructions. | 135 |
| 255 | Same to Same | June 5 | Political affairs. Refers to his No. 211 of May 5 and transmits memorandum on development of government organization; incloses translation of the Constitutional Compact (Revised Provisional Constitution). | 54 |
| 266 | Same to Same | June 13 | Claims. In pursuance of Department’s instruction No. 80 of Apr. 23 and in company with the British and German Legations, he has orally informed the Foreign Office that this Government considers that China is not liable for indirect losses and did not assume that liability. | 92 |
| 281 | Same to same | June 24 | Political affairs. Refers to his No. 255 of June 5 and incloses memorandum on government development. | 60 |
| 299 | Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Bryan. | July 8 | Claims. Incloses Consul Williams’s report on the status of American claims. | 92 |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 18 | Loan negotiations. Loan negotiations with the quintuple group have reached deadlock; reasons given. | 63 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 20 | Taxation of foreigners. The Chinese Government seems to be countenancing violations of treaty stipulations regarding exemption from internal taxes. Suggests instruction to advise the Foreign Office that this Government can not forego its treaty rights. | 124 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. MacMurray (telegram). | July 21 | Same subject. Approves suggestion. | 125 | |
| 314 | Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Bryan. | July 23 | Mining regulations. Refers to Department’s No. 87 of May 1 and Legation’s No. 248 of June 1;incloses reply of the Foreign Office to the note of the Diplomatic Body; incloses also the Legation’s note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s instructions May 1. | 136 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 8 | Moratorium. The Chinese Government is unable at present to meet its obligations. Reasons given. Suggestion that this Government recognize the necessity and accept it subject to reservation of American rights involved. | 67 | |
| 6 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan. | do | Taxation of foreigners. Incloses his No. 5 of Aug. 7 to the Legation at Peking respecting the collection of internal taxes in relation to treaty rights and open ports. | 125 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. MacMurray (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Moratorium. This Government recognizes the difficulty in which China is placed and, while reserving all its rights, suggests that China declare a moratorium. | 67 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 11 | Claims. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 299 of July 8; commends Mr. Williams for his excellent work as claims delegate. | 94 | |
| 10 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 13 | Taxation of foreigners. Incloses his No. 6 of Aug. 11 to the Legation regarding a consumption tax on liquor and tobacco in relation to treaty rights at a treaty part. | 127 |
| 338 | Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 17 | Moratorium. Incloses Foreign Office notes 202 and 203 in regard to proclamation of a moratorium on certain of China’s debts; and Legation’s reply in pursuance of Department’s Aug. 10. | 68 |
| Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Aug. IS | ) Boxer Indemnity. The Foreign Office asks consent to China’s awaiting conclusion of the war to make up deficiency in Boxer Indemnity payments. | 76 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. MacMurray (telegram). | Aug. 20 | Same subject. If the majority of the powers interested in indemnity payments agree to wait until the end of the war, it is extremely unlikely that this Government will demand immediate payment. | 76 | |
| 352 | Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 3 | 1 Same subject. Refers fro Legation’s dispatch No. 338 of Aug. 17: transmits Foreign Office notes of Aug. 18 and 21 and Legation’s reply of Aug. 22, in pursuance of Department’s instruction of Aug. 20. Foreign Office states that maintenance of the Tsing Hua College and support of indemnity students in the U. S. would be allowed to suffer from China’s financial difficulties. Inquiries as to the method to be followed in refunding a portion of the indemnity in case of a shortage in the indemnity payments. | 76 |
| 364 | Same to same. | Sept. 11 | Mining regulations. Incloses note from the Foreign Office in reply to his note, inclosed with his No. 314 of July 23. Suggests that no further rejoinder need be made at present. | 138 |
| 367 | Same to same | Sept. 12 | Claims. Incloses copies of correspondence regarding payment by China of interest on allowed claims. | 94 |
| 366 | Same to same | do | Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Mr. Williams’s No. 6 to the Legation and incloses Mr. Williams’s note to the Chinese authorities at Wuhu, and his own note to the Foreign Office. Requests instructions. | 128 |
| 7 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Williams. | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 6 of Aug. 8; instructs him as to the character of an open port and as to the internal taxes allowable in view of treaty provisions. | 129 |
| 386 | Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 29 | Huai River conservancy. Reports on the survey work. The board of engineers is preparing its report to the Red Cross. | 110 |
| 161 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. MacMurray. | Sept. 30 | Taxation of foreigners. Incloses copy of instruction No. 7 of Sept. 23 to Mr. Williams; refers to the Legation’s telegram of July 20; instructs him to agree to an internal tax on liquor and tobacco in return for China’s yielding on the question of Nanking being an open port. | 130 |
| 182 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch. | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the Legation’s No. 366 of Sept. 12 and inclosures, which are approved. Refers to Department’s No. 161 of Sept. 30. | 131 |
| 179 | Same to same. | do | Mining regulations. Approves Legation’s No. 364 of Sept. 11. | 139 |
| 424 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 28 | Huai River conservancy. Incloses letter to the Legation from the Chinese Government requesting an advance on the conservancy loan account; and his reply thereto. Requests that this correspondence be forwarded to the Red Cross. | 111 |
| 189 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch | Oct. 31 | Boxer Indemnity. Acknowledges his No. 352. As the Department holds to the credit of the Chinese Government a balance of $1,175,835.64 of the $2,000,000 claims fund, and as the Chinese Government has decided to use this sum in support of Tsing Hua College and the Chinese Government students, this would seem to remove all cause for anxiety in this connection. | 78 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 2 | Huai River conservancy. Transmits request of Chinese Government that conservancy loan be consummated immediately and advance be made so that relief work may begin. | 113 | |
| Mr. Lansing to the Red Cross. | do | Same subject. Transmits the foregoing to the Red Cross. | 113 | |
| Mr. Shah to Mr. Lansing | Nov. 10 | Boxer Indemnity. Expresses the gratitude of China for the contemplated action of this Government in returning to China the unused portion of the indemnity payments for the maintenance of the student movement between China and the United States. The provisions thus made are amply sufficient the next two years | 79 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McAdoo. | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Requests that check be drawn in favor of the Minister of China for $200,000 on account of the unexpended balance of the $2,000,000 fund. | 79 | |
| 197 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch. | Nov. 13 | Huai River conservancy. In reply to his Nov. 2. incloses Red Cross correspondence for communication to the Chinese Government. | 114 |
| 24 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Nov. 23 | Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Department s No. 7 of Sept. 23 and incloses copy of his report No. 26 of Nov. 21 to the Legation respecting the status of Nanking as a treaty port. | 131 |
| Mr Yung Kwa to Mr. Bryan | Nov. 30 | Boxer Indemnity. Informs him of receipt from the Treasurer of the United States of check for $200,000, part payment of the balance of the Chinese Indemnity of 1900, returnable to the Chinese Government. | 80 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch. | Dec. 11 | Huai River conservancy. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 424 of Oct. 28 and refers to Department’s No. 197 of Nov. 13. | 116 | |
| Mr. Bryan to the Red Cross. | do | Same subject. Transmits Mr. Reinsch’s No. 424 to Red Cross. | 116 | |
| 471 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 17 | Political affairs. Reports the draft of a law for the organization of the National Assembly. | 61 |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 19 | Huai River conservancy. Acknowledges receipt of Department’s Dec. 11. Explains that, on account of the war in Europe, it is impossible to obtain funds for the conservancy project. Requests that the Chinese Government be so informed. | 116 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Transmits substance of Red Cross letter of Dec. 19. Asks whether China wishes Red Cross to continue working out the matter when war conditions permit. | 117 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges the letter of Dec. 19 and incloses paraphrase of Department’s instruction of Dec. 22 to Mr. Reinsch. | 119 |
colombia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Harrison to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 9 | . Treaty between the United States and Colombia for the settlement of their differences arising out of events which took place on the Isthmus of Panama in November, 1903. Explains the delay of the Foreign Office in replying to Department’s Dec. 19, 6 p.m. | 146 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Summarizes counterproposal received from the Foreign Office. Inquiries relating to the amount of indemnity and Colombia-Panama boundary. | 146 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Summarizes counterproposal received from the Foreign Office. | 147 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Harrison (telegram). | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Answer to Colombia’s counterproposal summarized in Mr. Thomson’s Feb. 5. | 148 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Summarizes Colombia’s reply to Department’s Feb. 28. | 149 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | Mar. 10 | Same subject. Inquires meaning of provision affecting Panama contained in his Mar. 7. | 150 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 10. | 150 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Reply to his Mar.7. | 151 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Summarizes the Colombian counter-memorandum to his memorandum based on Department’s Mar. 13. | 152 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thompson (telegram). | Mar. 27 | same subject, instruction to accept 2d paragraph of the counter-memorandum with certain amendments. | 153 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Colombia agrees to settle for $25,000,000 and submits proposal for text of provision relating to relations with Panama. | 153 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Reply to his Mar. 31, and accepts the submitted proposal. | 154 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Same subject. The treaty has been concluded. Gives names of the plenipotentiaries. The text of the treaty will be published officially about the 15th. | 154 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Congratulations. Instruction to express his satisfaction to the Foreign Office. | 155 | |
| Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Congratulations, with reservations. | 155 | |
| 59 | Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Incloses (1) translation of Colombian memorandum of Mar. 7 in reply to the counter-proposition of Department’s Feb. 28; (2) his memorandum of Mar. 16 in reply to the above; (3) translation of Colombian counter memorandum of Mar. 21 in reply to his Mar. 16; and (4) text of the treaty as signed on Apr. 6. Remarks on the signing. | 155 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Betancourt. | 1914. Apr. 18 | Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 9 | 161 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 8 | Same subject. The treaty has been approved without amendment by the Colombian Congress. When will it be submitted to the Senate? | 162 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | June 10 | Same subject. Congratulations. Hopes to submit treaty next week. | 162 | |
| The President to the Senate. | June 16 | Same subject. Message transmitting the treaty of Apr. 6, 1914, for the Senate’s action. | 162 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 17 | Same subject. Colombian authorities hope the indemnity will be used for public works. | 164 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Proceedings to test the constitutionality of the law approving the treaty have been instituted in the Supreme Court. | 165 | |
| 77 | Same to same | June 19 | Same subject. Incloses Foreign Office note on the subject of next above, and his reply. | 165 |
| 26 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson. | June 24 | Same subject. Refers to his first telegram of June 17. Requests to be kept advised on this point. | 166 |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 7 | Same subject. The Supreme Court has decided that it is without jurisdiction in the matter of the constitutionality of the law approving the treaty. | 166 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Betancourt. | July 19 | Same subject. Points out possible objections to paragraph 5 of article II of the treaty. Suggests that the Colombian Government agree, by means of a note from its Minister, to interpret the paragraph as herein outlined. | 167 | |
| 24 | Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Bryan. | July 22 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s July 19, making the statement therein suggested. | 167 |
| 95 | Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 15 | Message of the President. Transmits translation. | 140 |
| 98 | Same to same. | Aug. 22 | Report of Minister for Foreign Affairs. Transmits translation. | 142 |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 29 | Treaty for the settlement of differences. Informs the Department of the financial stringency in Colombia and its bearing on the ratification of the treaty; suggests payment of the indemnity in installments as a desirable amendment to the treaty. The Colombian Congress will adjourn Oct. 20 and will not convene till July, 1915. Action by the Senate at the present session is therefore desirable. | 168 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | Sept. 5 | Same subject. There is nothing new to report as to the progress of the treaty through the Senate; the chances are against its ratification at the present session. | 168 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Informs him that he has told the Colombian Minister that he is convinced that it will be impossible to secure a report on the treaty at this session of Congress; reasons therefor. | 169 |
costa rica.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 17 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan | 1914. May 2 | Message of the President. Incloses copies of the message read by President Jimenez to the Congress on May 1. | 170 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 25 | Representation of Chinese interests. Chinese at Punta Arenas request protection of American flag, there being no Chinese consul in Costa Rica. Requests instructions. | 174 | |
| 19 | Mr. Shah to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 1 | Same subject. As China has no diplomatic or consular representatives in Costa Rica, the good offices of this government are desired in case of need | 175 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale (telegram). | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Reply to his telegram of Aug. 25. Instruction to inquire of the Costa Rican Government whether it will be agreeable to permit this Government to exercise its good offices in behalf of Chinese in Costa Rica in case of need, and if so to use his good offices for such Chinese. | 175 | |
| Sept. 4 | Same subject. Reply to his Sept. 1. The American Minister at San Jose has been instructed as desired. | 175 | ||
| 21 | Mr Shah to Mr Bryan | Sept 10 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for his Sept 4 | 176 |
| 34 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Incloses his note of Sept. 3 to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s Sept. 2; and the reply of the Foreign Office of Sept. 9, declining to grant the request. | 176 |
| 22 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale | 1914. Sept. 30 | Same subject. Refers to Legation’s No. 34 of Sept. 12, which suggests that Department’s instruction of Sept. 2 may not have been explicit enough. Instructs him to make fresh representations to the Foreign Office explaining that this Government had no intention of interfering in Costa Rica’s internal affairs and desired only to comply with a request made by China similar to others heretofore granted by other Central American governments. | 177 |
| 45 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Incloses his note of Oct. 22 to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s No. 22 of Sept. 30; and the Foreign Office’s reply granting the request of the United States to represent Chinese interests in case of need in behalf of Chinese lawfully resident in Costa Rica. | 178 |
| Nov. 13 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Costa Rica extending the duration of the Convention of Jan. 13, 1909; signed at Washington Mar. 16 1914–. Proclamation. | 173 | ||
| Do | Treaty for the advancement of general peace, signed at Washington, Feb. 13, 1914. Proclamation. | 171 | ||
| 47 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 30 | Protest against presence in Costa Rica of Nicaraguan revolutionists. Reports Julian Irias et al. in conference. | 180 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Instruction to investigate the possibility of Gen. Luis Mena receiving aid from Costa Rican Government; Mena is said to be engaged in revolutionary propaganda. | 180 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to request Cuban Government to furnish all obtainable information about Mena. | 180 | |
| Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 4. There is no reason to believe Costa Rican Government to be aiding Mena. No further information as to purpose of Irias et al. in Costa Rica. | 181 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. It is reported that Irias and colleagues have tied the hands of Mena and declared against revolution. | 181 | |
| 41 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Shah | Dec. 15 | Representation of Chinese interests. Communicates to the Chinese Minister the assent of Costa Rica to the exercise by this Government of its good offices in behalf of Chinese lawfully resident in Costa Rina. | 179 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Protest against presence in Costa Rica of Nicaraguan revolutionists. Instruction to approach the President of Costa Rica and formally and with emphasis request that, to preserve peace in Central America, the Government of Costa Rica request the departure from that country of Irias, Mena, Chavez, and Zelaya. | 181 | |
| Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 4. Nothing suspicious observed during Mena’s presence in Cuba. | 182 | |
| 40 | Mr. Shah to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 21 | Representation of Chinese interests. Expresses his thanks for the action taken by this Government in behalf of Chinese in Costa Rica. | 179 |
| Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 24 | Protest against presence in Costa Rica of Nicaraguan revolutionists. Instruction of Dec. 18 executed; summary of response of the President through Foreign Office, declining to accede to the “demand” made in the Minister’s note. | 182 | |
| 51 | Same to same | Dec. 25 | Same subject. Incloses copies of his note and reply of foreign office outlined in his Dec. 24. | 183 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale (telegram). | Dec. 29 | Same subject. Answering his Dec. 24. Our representations were not in the form of a demand, but merely informative and transmitted in a friendly spirit in the interest of peace in Central America. Having done this much our responsibility ends. | 184 | |
| 52 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 29. Incloses note to Foreign Office in compliance therewith. | 184 |
cuba.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 7 | Guantanamo Naval Station. The Cuban Senate being now ready to ratify the treaty for the enlargement of the naval station, which, however, has expired, instruction? as to the Department’s desires are requested. | 186 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Daniels. | 1914. Jan. 19 | Same subject. Informs him of the substance of Mr. Gonzales’s telegram of Jan. 7 and inquires what suggestions the Navy Department has to make. | 186 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Replies to his Jan. 7 and informs him that the Navy Department has under consideration a complete change of plans in regard to the enlargement of the naval station, of which he will be informed in due time. | 187 | |
| 116 | Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan. | June 16 | Pardon of Maza. Requests authority to ask President Menocal to pardon Maza, who is serving a sentence in jail for assault on the Secretary of the American Legation, Mr. Gibson, in 1912. | 189 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales (telegram). | June 23 | Same subject. Refers to his June 16 and instructs him to say to the Cuban Government that this Government would feel no pleasure in Maza’s further confinement. | 190 | |
| 123 | Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan. | July 11 | Same subject. Incloses his letter to the President of Cuba in pursuance of Department’s instruction of June 23. | 190 |
| 98 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales. | July 28 | Same subject. Approves his July 11 | 192 |
| Mr. Scholle to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Amnesty bill. The House has passed the bill providing for amnesty for all accused of murder or assault who are veterans of the war for independence; this would result in freeing the murderers of Chief of Police Rivas. | 187 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Scholle (telegram). | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Replying to his Oct. 1, instructs him to say to the President that this Government would regard it as unfortunate if the act should become law. | 187 | |
| Mr. Scholle to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 4 | Same subject. In pursuance of the instructions of Oct. 3, he has seen the President, who assured him he would veto the bill. | 188 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Scholle. | Oct. 9 | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 4; the Department is pleased with the President’s attitude. | 188 | |
| Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov, 27 | Amnesty bill. Reports a movement to secure the pardon of Asbert, one of those implicated in the murder of the Chief of Police, Rivas. | 188 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 27. The Department is not especially interested in the matter. | 189 | |
| Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. The President has vetoed amnesty bill for Asbert. There are threats of revolution by Asbertistas if Congress fails next month to pass the Amnesty Bill over the President’s veto. | 189 |
Dominican republic.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | 1913. Dec. 31 | Political and financial affairs. Instructions to forward financial statement for use of the Department in its study of Dominican needs; comments on the financial situation. | 193 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Jan. 5 | Same subject. Reply to the above. | 194 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 7 | Same subject. Urges that the Department order $20,000 advance of Dominican funds to the Minister of Finance to relieve the critical situation | 194 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Notice of compliance with above request. | 195 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Dominican Government has complied with the Department’s demands in regard to political prisoners; the only imperative question is that of the financial relief; comments thereon. | 195 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject, inquires concerning various phases of the financial situation. | 195 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 11 | Same subject. Requests instructions in regard to proposed loan; situation critical. | 195 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Reply to his Jan. 10. Adds that it is opportune to demand increased powers for the receivership in the collection of customs | 196 | |
| 43 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses note from Foreign Office pledging abandonment of practice of imprisonment without due process of law. Will urge the coming constitutional convention to incorporate in the organic law the right of habeas corpus. | 196 |
| 46 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses Foreign Office note pledging the Government to place control of Dominican expenditures under supervision of the American Legation; under this plan there will be need of a commercial attache. | 197 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 12 | Same subject. Refers to his Jan. 9 and Jan. 11. A second advance of $20,000 has been ordered, which should render a loan unnecessary and cover the Dominican needs up to Jan. 15. Instructs to obtain a list of small loans already made and to discourage further loans on disadvantageous terms. | 197 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 18 | Same subject. Reply to his Jan. 11; specifies reforms advisable in the new constitution. | 198 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Jan. 12; there are no short-time loans. Reply to Department’s Jan. 18; reforms suggested will be made. Constitutional convention is under way. The situation of the Government is desperate owing to financial crisis. Inquires whether it may release Dominican share of customs receipts for application to current needs. | 198 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 26 | Same subject. Important convention of leaders to choose presidential candidates about to be held. A representative of the Legation should be present. Requests instructions. | 199 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. In order to avoid the collapse of the present administration, the Department suggests a plan involving (1) negotiating certain bonds so as to produce $1,200,000 with which to pay claims and salaries; (2) increasing certain taxes so as to release said bonds within five years (methods suggested); and (3) employing a financial expert (American) to assist in reforming finances so as to fulfill the convention of 1907. Instruction to present this plan to the Government. | 199 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Jan. 18; suggests further reforms to be incorporated in the constitution and invites suggestions. | 201 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Replies to his No. 46 of Jan. 12 and awaits request of the Minister for Foreign Affairs as to appointment of American commercial attache” in that connection. Instructs to change the $1,200,000 in telegram of Jan. 26 to $1,342,38–5. | 201 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 28 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Jan. 26 and reports certain modifications of the plan therein, suggested by the Government. Asks what immediate relief the Department can suggest. The Government wishes to increase amount of loan to $1,650,000. | 201 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 29 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Jan. 27. Suggests that the amount be left indefinite until satisfactorily ascertained. The Government desires appointment of commercial at cache” as suggested by the Department. | 202 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram), | do | Same subject. Reply to his Jan. 26; consents to his suggestion. | 202 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Jan. 27; on receipt of request from the Foreign Office the Department will send commercial attach. Acknowledges receipt of his Jan. 28. | 202 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Legation has induced the Government to release all political prisoners, including Velasquez, who is a candidate for the presidency. | 203 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Refers to his Jan. 28; relief will be given to the extent of $5,000 a day under certain conditions. Refers to his Jan. 29 and makes stipulations as to the commercial attache. | 203 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 31 | Same subject. The Department is gratified by the news as to political prisoners contained in his Jan. 29. | 203 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 1 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Jan. 30. $5,000 will be sufficient. Requests further instruction as to commercial attaché. | 204 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Critical political situation has developed into an attempt to impeach and oust President Bordas. | 204 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Attempt to impeach Bordas defeated in the Senate. | 204 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 1; Department desires commercial attache to be in effect a financial expert and virtual comptroller but gives him title of attaché in deference to Dominican susceptibilities; instruction to specify attache’s powers desired. The $5,000 daily can probably be supplied. | 204 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Discusses powers to be given commercial attach, in reply to Department’s Feb. 3. | 205 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Feb. 5 | Same subject. Reports in detail on the political situation, which is complicated with the financial difficulties; he succeeded in preventing impeachment of Bordas. Desires one war vessel sent, to remain till after the election. | 205 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 5, as to war vessel, which will be sent to Cape Haitien for some weeks and may be ordered to Puerto Plata if necessary. | 206 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Owing to the critical political situation, he urges encouragement of the Government to proclaim Arias an outlaw, and support of the Government in its financial plans. Suggests his personal report at the Department in order to assist in deciding on a course of action. | 206 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his first Feb. 5; suggests draft of note which the Foreign Office might send to the Dominican Legation relative to financial expert as commercial attaché | 207 | |
| 31 | Same to same | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Incloses three forms to be executed by the Minister of Finance, with explanations. | 208 |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 18 | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Grullon, intends to resign at once, on account of the serious financial situation; requests instruction as to negotiation of a short loan to ease the situation. | 208 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Dangerous situation results from stoppage of $5,000 daily advance by General Receiver. Banco Nacional will advance for a time with Department’s cooperation. Requests instructions. | 209 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 12, with instructions. | 209 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do. | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 18; Insular Bureau will call Vick’s attention to previous orders to grant the $5,000 daily, which will probably insure this advance temporarily. | 209 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 18. Insular Bureau will request Vick to advance $35,000 to be deducted from Dominican portion of customs. | 209 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Fob. 19. President Bordas can not undertake to suppress Arias without the material assistance of the United States in the inevitable armed conflict, and asks for an immediate decision. | 210 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Feb. 24 | Same subject. His Feb. 21 will be laid before the President; instruction to send further information as to the Government’s plans and the assistance necessary. | 211 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Feb. 24. President Bordas requests permission to pay back salaries and negotiate a loan, which will enable him to suppress Arias. | 211 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 25; instruction to present in person to all factional leaders a statement (text given) of this Government’s attitude; suggests local loans to meet the present situation, to be repaid from negotiation of bonds, up to $500,000; the Department is disposed to authorize increase of the Dominican debt. Suggests that he personally interview Arias and impress him with the necessity for a peaceful arrangement. | 212 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 27. Retracts instruction to interview Arias in person. If the Commission sent by Bordas to Arias (which will be conveyed by the Petrel) is not successful, have commander of Petrel notify Arias to confer with you in the capital; if he refuses, have him understand that appropriate action will be taken by the United States. Arrange for safe conduct for Arias. | 213 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Feb. 27. Department’s proposition too tentative and uncertain to give Bordas the necessary support; requests more specific assurances. | 213 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Daniels. | do | Same subject. Requests order to war vessel to convey President Bordas’s commission to and from the conference with Arias, and safe conduct for Arias if he wishes transportation to Santo Domingo. | 214 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Mar. 4 | Same subject. Arias sends ultimatum which probably means war; banks will not lend on Department’s proposition; without funds chaos will reign; recommends instant substantial support of the Government, which asks for immediate sale of half million bonds. | 214 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Petrel is about to sail, with Bordas and Lovaton. The Government can handle the situation if the Department will give it the means. | 214 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Suggests loan against the alcohol and tobacco taxes as a means of relieving the financial stress. | 215 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Replies to his Mar. 2 and Mar. 4; instruction to inform President Bordas of certain views (given in detail) which the Department wishes him to point out to Arias. Department is advising with bankers in regard to financial terms to produce $1,600,000 to be expended under supervision of the commercial attache. | 215 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Air. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Unless immediate financial relief is given, the hold of the United States on the situation will be lost. | 216 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Same subject. Reply to his Mar. 7. Department will try to arrange immediate advance if he is sure $500,000 on back salaries will enable the Government to continue and enact the reforms suggested. | 216 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 10 | Same subject. The $500,000 would certainly enable the Government to live and to enact the reforms suggested by the Department. Requests early appointment of the commercial attaché. | 216 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Reply to his Mar. 5 and Mar. 10. Department is ready to endeavor to arrange advance of $500,000 if Dominican Government will pledge and turn over the collection of alcohol and tobacco taxes to the Receivership; inquires meaning of “tobacco tax.” Commercial attache still being looked for | 216 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 15 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 14. Minister of Finance, while ready to pledge alcohol and tobacco taxes, is unwilling to surrender the collection to the Receivership at present and urges that Department abide by original plan for control by receivership on failure to make payments. Explanation of tobacco tax. | 217 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. He is informed that Bordas’s mission results in peaceable understanding with Arias, which means that the constitutional convention will proceed to enact Department’s reforms, including new election law and election of president to succeed Bordas on June 30. Revolution probably averted. | 217 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 19 | Same subject. Election set for Apr. 1 and 2, the President considering no later date to be constitutional; the question of the interval in the presidential term is still undetermined. Inquires whether the Department will send observers of the election or leave it to the Legation | 217 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Owing to General Receiver’s protest that heavy losses in customs are resulting from extensive smuggling in the north, Dominican Cabinet to-day voted to submit no longer to domination by Arias in that region and several governors have been removed. If advances to pay salaries can not be had at once there will be serious trouble. Recommends support of the Government in order to hasten three fundamental reforms: collection of all revenues by the receivership, entire control of public works,” and establishment of a financial expert urges instant action. | 218 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests information as to attitude of Congress on the loan. The payment of back salaries might be made by temporary advance of $500,000 from public works fund on deposit in New York if Congress would authorize pledging alcohol and tobacco taxes to repay it. If this is not possible, request Minister of Finance to prepare a plan for efficacious repayment. | 218 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Mar. 22 | Same subject. All opposition groups are now assailing the Bordas party and the American Government, which is accused of failing in its promises Arias published my request in pursuance of Department’s instruction of Mar. 1, with defiant refusal. Legislation is insisting on prime necessity of a fair election. | 219 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 23 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 20. There is no hope of Congress approving financial relief of any kind, its hope being to starve on Bordas. Government’s rigorous proceeding against Arias may develop outbreak in the north Failure to furnish financial assistance will probably permit reform in financial controllership to slip from our hands. Relief is absolutely essential to orderly election. | 219 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Keply to his Mar. 22. states Department’s attitude as to advance; this, if made should be expended only through a temporary controller who shall be replaced by a permanent one under certain restrictions. Inquires whether folzot banks have enough cash to be transferred to Government on telegraphic order if, through negotiation of bonds, the equivalent should be available in New York. | 220 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 23 If Bordas is given money prior to the election ii would probably mean his reelection; his failure would rehabilitate Arias. The Government agrees to temporary controller, to be followed by a permanent controller as suggested by Department. Information as to available cash in local banks. Requests speedy instructions as to election answers. | 221 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Revolution breaking out at La Vega and Santiago; outbreak can be suppressed by furnishing funds to Bordas; important to prevent Arias from getting a start. | 222 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Filibusters in Congress thwarting Government’s election plans, to prevent election before Apr. 30, with intent to declare presidency vacant after that date. Serious fighting at La Vega and Santiago. | 222 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Reply to his Mar. 31. Requests his opinion as to probable dates of elections and time of adjournment of Congress; instruction as to caution in speaking of elections and candidates; this Government has no interest except to aid in the election of candidate desired by the people at free and fair elections. | ||
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits President Bordas’s appeal for financial assistance. Bordas is about to ask Congress for suspension of constitutional guaranties. Bordas about to take field in person against Arias. | 223 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Quotes his public statement to the effect that the President of the United States desires that the Dominican people shall have the officers they desire, and is not concerned as to the personnel of government | 223 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Approves statement mentioned in his Apr. 3. States attitude of the United States as to elections and methods of changing laws and personnel of government. Inquires daily cost of Government’s military operations and estimate of forces necessary to subdue rebellion. The situation will be laid before the President at once. | 223 | |
| The Dominican Legation to the Department of State. | do | Same subject. Requests financial support of the United States in order to suppress the revolution. | 224 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Transmits request of Minister for Foreign Affairs that the daily advance be increased to $5,000, without which the campaign against Arias can not be kept up. | 224 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 11. The receivership has been instructed to advance $3,500 daily for 15 days, a longer campaign not being anticipated. Unless Congress approves proposition for loan within 15 days all available funds will be exhausted. | 225 | |
| 84 | Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Apr. 17 | Same subject. A long report on the political and financial situation. | 225 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Arias was being reduced to insignificance when Puerto Plata revolted yesterday. The whole revolutionary activity is intended to prevent the election which the Government expected to hold May 20. The Wheeling should remain at Santo Domingo and another gunboat should be at Puerto Plata. | 228 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Apr. 26 | Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 21. The Wheeling will go to Puerto Plata. The Petrel will be ordered to Santo Domingo in case of absolute necessity. | 228 | |
| Mr. Henry to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 28 | Same subject. The American steamer Algonquin failed to enter the port of Puerto Plata: de facto blockade existing and town being shelled. Requests warship. | 228 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | Do | Protection of British interests. Expresses thanks for protection given to British subjects. | 261 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Henry (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Political and financial affairs. Reply to his Apr. 28. The Petrel will proceed to Puerto Plata; the Wheeling will remain at Santo Domingo. | 229 | |
| Mr. Henry to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do. | Same subject. Military news. Gunboat essential. | 229 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Revolutionists have caused closing of Puerto Plata customhouse and interference with rights of the United States which, under the convention, may protest. Urges consideration. | 229 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | May 5 | Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 30. The Navy Department on May 2 instructed commander of Petrel to request opening of customhouse Puerto Plata and to see that all American and other foreign interests are protected. | 229 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Consul Henry, Puerto Plata, reports Bordas probably weakening; the Nautilus has ordered cessation of artillery on both sides. | 230 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports seem to show that Vidal will rise against the Government when sure the United States will not interfere. | 230 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | .May 13 | Protection of British interests. The British Charge d’Affaires requests protection of British railroad property at Sanchez. | 262 | |
| 39 | Mr. Cernuda to Mr. Bryan | May 14 | Political and financial affairs. Notice of closure and blockade of ports of Puerto Plata and Monte Cristi. | 230 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cernuda | May 16 | Same subject. Reply to his May 14. As the blockade of Puerto Plata is reported to be maintained effectively, this Government recognizes the blockade of that port, but can not recognize the blockade of Monte Cristi as it is not advised of its effective maintenance. | 231 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | Do | Protection of British interests. The U. S S. Washingtonwill proceed to Sanchez to report on conditions and protect foreign interests. | 262 | |
| 41 | Mr. Cernuda to Mr. Bryan. | May 19 | Political and financial affairs. Refers to his note of May 14 and Department’s May 16 and states that his Government will confine the blockade to Puerto Plata. Expresses thanks for the attitude of this Government. | 231 |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 20 | Same subject. Reports election dates decreed to be June 7 and 8 for members of electoral college, which will meet June 15 to elect President, Vice President, Deputies, and Senators; new Congress will meet June 25; inauguration of President on July 1, which is the date of expiration of Caceres’s term. If complied with, this decree will preserve constitutional government unbroken. Asks whether interrupted plans for observation of elections shall proceed. | 231 | |
| 99 | Same to same. | May 21 | Same subject. Incloses note from the Foreign Office, which is the final word of the Government in regard to a financial controller. | 232 |
| Same to same (telegram). | May 25 | Same subject. The Dominican Government has requested him to ask his Government’s cooperation in protecting the treaty of 1907; gives substance of statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs as to the reasons for the request and for suggestions from this Government. | 232 | |
| 46 | Mr. Cernuda to Mr. Bryan. | May 26 | Same subject. Refers to a note of Mar. 20 from the Foreign Office to the American Minister in regard to a financial expert, for which another note has been substituted after discussion with the American Minister. Quotes the substitute note. | 233 |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bran. | 1914. May 27 | Protection of British interests. Requests protection of British subjects at Samana Bay. | 262 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram). | May 28 | Political and financial affairs. Instructs him to transmit by radio to the commander of the Washington at Santo domingo the text of the representations following, to the effect that this Government will be obliged to take the most effective steps toward the restoration of order unless the contending leaders will of their own motion put an end to the present strife. As a means to that end the United States suggests that every announced or prospective candidate for the presidency withdraw his name in favor of some upright citizen unconnected with politics. The United States will do everything possible in aid of fair elections. The foregoing representations are to be made by the commander verbally to President Bordas, and if he accedes to them they are to be presented verbally to the leaders of all factions. | 234 | |
| 109 | Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 1 | Same subject. The revolution is practically quelled outside of Puerto Plata. Military news. The Government will entertain suggestions regarding liberty of elections, but not any that would be of advantage to the revolutionists as such. | 235 |
| 109 | Mr. Bryan t o Mr. Cernuda. | do | Same subject. Reply to his note of May 26. The President has accepted with pleasure the suggestion that he appoint a financial expert to go to Santo Domingo to aid in the settlement of Dominican debts, to devise an adequate system of public accounting, and to execute the original agreement regarding the revenues, all with a view to the Republic’s financial stability. The President has therefore appointed Mr. Charles M. Johnston as Financial Expert, who will exercise all the powers of Comptroller. The Department recommends him as worthy of all confidence. | 235 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnston. | Do | Same subject. Informs him of his designation as Financial Expert and specifies his duties and status. | 236 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | June 2 | Protection of British interests. Reply to his May 27. The protection desired will be rendered. | 263 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan. | June 3 | Protection of Porto Rican citizens of the United States drafted into the Dominican Army. Requests instructions. | 264 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 6 | Political and financial affairs. Reports having prepared for observation of elections, which are to occur June 7 and 8. | 237 | |
| 50 | Mr. Cernuda to Mr. Bryan. | June 9 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s June 1; the power granted to the Financial Expert to devise and put into operation additional measures for increasing the revenues is acknowledged, but such measures can not be executed without sanction of the Dominican authorities in cases where the sanction is required by the Constitution and laws. | 237 |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 12 | Same subject. Transmits report from Consul Livingston that Arias is about to try a new ruse to cover preparations for revolt; and that Customs Inspector N orris is expecting trouble on the border; both’ disturbances to be operated through Haiti. | 238 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 16 | Same subject. It is clear that the Haitian Government is supplying arms and ammunition to agents of Vidal and is passing them across the border. Two agents of Arias have arrived on a mission to the Haitian government, purpose not ascertained. | 238 | |
| Mr. Barclay to Mr. Bryan. | June 17 | Protection of British interests. Thanks him for his June 2. | 263 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | June 18 | Political and financial interests. In view of his June 12 and 16 and advices from Santo Domingo, he is instructed to state at once to the Minister for Foreign Affairs that the Government of the United States is convinced of the complicity of Haitian authorities in the Dominican revolutionary activities, which is both unfriendly toward the Dominican Republic and exceedingly offensive to the United States Government, which is greatly surprised at it and will be forced to consider what steps are needful to end the violations of customs regulations that are involved, unless the Haitian authorities immediately cease shipping munitions of war across the frontier for the use of Dominican revolutionists. | 238 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Bryan | 1914. June 19 | Same subject. Incloses telegrams from Capt. Russell reporting notification to Dominican authorities that the United States will not permit bombardment of Puerto Plata; no acknowledgment received. | 239 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports installation of Charles M. Johnston as Financial Expert on June 17. | 240 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 20 | Same subject. Transmits request of Dominican Government that the Department take some action to prevent smuggling of arms with the aid o Haitian Government; war will be declared on Haiti if its authorities are not brought to a realization of their obligations. | 240 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Dominican Government asks immediate explanation of the threat which Bordas claims the Commander of the South Atlantic Squadron has made to fire on Government troops if artillery is used at Puerto Plata; he has requested time to hear from the Department. | 240 | |
| 69 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan | June 22 | Protection of Porto Rican citizens. Refers to his No. 103 of June 3 and instructs him in regard thereto | 264 |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 24 | Political and financial affairs. Reply to his firs June 20. Instructs him to inform the Government that Department has made representations to Haiti. | 241 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to his second June 20. De partment will reply formally to Dominican Government as soon as formal protest is received from Dominican Chargé. | 241 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 29 | Same subject. Explains why bombardment of Puerto Plata is not permissible. Instructs him to inform the Government that when blockade is raised, this Government will notify insurgents that collection of customs must not be interfered with. Department is considering what other action to take toward restoration of order. | 241 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to explain to the Government that the action taken by the Machias was not hostile to the Bordas Government, much less of favor to the revolutionists, but considered necessary for protection of noncombatants at Puerto Plata. | 241 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Election news. Opposition claims Bordas Government will lose mandate on July 1, but there is no immediate probability of its losing de facto power. Foreign representatives are asking what attitude this Government will take. Instructions desired. | 241 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 1 | Same subject. Dominican Government does not agree to raise blockade; gives reasons; asks that this Government consider the evil results that will be produced by its present attitude. If it intends to prevent Bordas from blockading, besieging, or bombarding rebels in Puerto Plata,the Dominican Government despairs of dealing with the situation and this Government must openly take the responsibility. | 242 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s second June 29; its purport has been explained to the Government, which replies that firing upon the constitutional Government is violation of international law and can be satisfied only when the order to the commander of the Machias has been countermanded, the order having the effect of relieving the revolutionists from effect of Government successes, which now promise speedy termination of insurrection; it is convinced that the action of the United States is due to propaganda by American sympathizers with the revolution who have created the rebellion. | 242 | |
| 115 | Mr. White to Mr. Bryan. | July 3 | Same subject. Transmits communication from the Foreign Office setting forth the exact status of the Bordas Government under the present Constitution of the Republic. | 242 |
| 55 | Mr. Soler to Mr. Bryan | July 8 | Same subject. Formal protest of the Dominican Minister against the action of the United States at Puerto Plata, with history of the case. Request for substitution of other warships. | 244 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Barclay | July 13 | Protection of British interests. The U. S. S. Marietta has orders to protect foreign lives and property at Sanchez and vicinity. | 263 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914July 14 | Political and financial affairs. The Dominican Government desires t o restrict line of defense in Santo Domingo in case of approach of revolutionists; he informed it that the U. S. S. Castine would not permit firing by either side within the city and he would not submit the matter to the Diplomatic Corps without instructions, and if the Government could not hold off the revolutionists it had better ask for the good offices of the United States. It replied that this request was impossible but assistance from Washington and establishment of a neutral zone would be acceptable. Another war vessel and marines would be appreciated. | 245 | |
| same to same (telegram). | July 16 | Same subject. The situation looks better, but he considers it highly important that this Government should be a party to the solution so as to secure necessary reforms; reports negotiations with revolutionists which he has obtained. | 245 | |
| Mr. Phillips to Mr. White (telegram). | July 17 | Same subject. Approves his July 16. | 246 | |
| 81 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. White | July 23 | Same subject. Approves his July 16. | 246 |
| Same to same (telegram). | July 29 | Same subject. Instruction to state to the Government and the opposition that the President will soon propose a plan for the restoration of peace and meantime asks that hostilities be suspended. | 246 | |
| Mr. Henry to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 6 | Same subject. General armistice just signed, to take effect to-night. | 247 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Instructions to the commission appointed by the President to proceed to Santo Domingo. | 247 | |
| Same subject. Text of the plan of the President, handed to Commissioners Fort and Smith for their guidance. | 247 | |||
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. White (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Notifies him of the appointment of a commission, composed of ex-Governor Fort of New Jersey, Mr. Charles Smith, attorney-at-law, of New Hampshire, and the American Minister, Mr. Sullivan, chairman, who have left for Santo Domingo. Instructs him to arrange for their reception. | 248 | |
| Mr. Fort to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 21 | Same subject. Reports favorable negotiations with leaders, with expectations of selection of Provisional President to-morrow. | 249 | |
| Same t o same (telegram). | Aug. 25 | Same subject. Reports full acceptance of the President’s plan; proclamation of resignation of Bordas is in preparation; selection of Provisional President due to-morrow. | 249 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 28 | Same subject. Reports inauguration of Dr. Ramón Báez as Provisional President on Aug. 27, after being agreed on by all parties. He asks for recognition by the United States. | 249 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to call upon the new Provisional President and enter into diplomatic relations with him as Chief Executive of the Dominican Republic. | 250 | |
| Mr. Bryan to the Commission (telegram) | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Instruction to demand the submission of Arias. | 250 | |
| Mr. Fort to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 3 | Same subject. Conditions permit the provisional President to handle the negotiations with Arias himself. | 250 | |
| Sept. 8 | Same subject. Text of the agreement between the U. S. Commission and the Provisional President of the Dominican Republic relating to the election of a regular President and of members of Congress. | 250 | ||
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Reports approval by the commission of President’s plans as to Arias and others for the pacification of the Cibao; he was urged to hasten to an early settlement. | 251 | |
| 10 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard. | Sept. 19 | Same subject. Instruction to inform the Haitian Government that the United States Government desires it to take effective steps for the termination of the smuggling of arms between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. | 251 |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Incloses translation of election decree and electoral law just completed. | 252 | |
| 71 | Mr. Soler to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 1 | Same subject. Incloses autograph letter of President Baez to President Wilson, announcing his inauguration. | 253 |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Presidential candidates will be Jimenez, Vasquez, Velasquez, and Vidal. General pacification advancing. | 253 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Oct. 5 | Same subject. Commission joins Dominican President and presidential candidates in requesting Department’s consent to one week’s postponement of elections to allow printing to be done; also desire consent to work on roads. | 253 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. White (telegram). | Oct. 8 | Same subject. Approves postponement of elections. | 254 | |
| 92 | Same to same | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Incloses letter addressed by the President to President Baez acknowledging his letter of Aug. 27, to be delivered to His Excellency. | 254 |
| Mr. White to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Horacista party reported not voting at Santiago; unless the court annuls election, Jiménez majority assured; Jiménez party anxious for United States to recognize validity of election at once and declare openly that it will not tolerate revolutionary activity. Such a declaration should be preceded by formal promise of Jiménez and Velázquez to support financial control. | 255 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Requests assent to President Baez’s increase of floating debt; details of financial situation. | 255 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. White (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to his Nov. n. instructs to report election figures; attitude of Provisional Government toward election and toward the Financial Agent; and to say that this Government will support the President elected by the people when satisfied of people’s choice, and that it will not tolerate further insurrections. | 255 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. White (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 14. Receivership can not advance more than $5,000 daily. Department expects Jimenez and Velazquez to pledge themselves in writing to recognize Comptroller and to turn over to receivership collection of internal revenues. Essential that Johnston’s new | 256 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Nov. 14. Gives election figures Provisional President satisfied. Jimenez and Velazquez have pledged themselves to financial control. | 256 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 24 | Same subject. Jimenez has secured 337 electoral votes; 317 necessary; he is regarded as the next President. | 256 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. white (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Instruction to assure President Báez of this Government’s intention of keeping its promise to furnish such assistance as may be necessary to maintain an orderly government, now that the will of the people has been freely and clearly expressed. | 257 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 1 | Same subject. President Baez unwilling to issue decree declaring majority of Assembly a quorum, on grounds of unconstitutionality, etc. He prefers solution to come from Washington. Mr. White suggests that Department name date on which it will recognize Jimenez as President and turn over funds to him, as delay will be conducive of disorders. | 257 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. White (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Reply to his Dec. l. instructions to confer with Baez and Jimenez and, if they approve, to fix a day for recognition of the new President, with certain provisos; and to warn the opposition against obstructive moves. Financial instructions. | 257 | |
| Mr. White to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Jimenez proclaimed President to-day by National Assembly. | 258 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do | Same subject. President Jimenez was sworn in to-day. | 258 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram) | do | Same subject. Congratulatory message | 259 | |
| President Wilson to ex-President Baez, (telegram) | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Message of appreciation and good wishes. | 259 | |
| President Wilson to President Jiménez (telegram). | do | Same subject. Congratulations | 259 | |
| President Jimenéz to President Wilson (telegram) | Dec. 9 | Same subject. Message of thanks | 259 | |
| Ex-President Baez to President Wilson (telegram) | Dec. 10 | Same subject. Message of thanks. | 260 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Receivership still needs $5,000 daily. | 260 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan Dec. 14 (telegram). | 1914 Dec. 14 | Same subject. Instructions have been sent to continue $5,000 daily until further notice; this amount must on no account be exceeded. | 260 | |
| Same to same (telegram).do | Do | Same subject. Instruction to inform President Jimenez that he is respectfully urged to issue decrees putting into effect the following reforms: Placing revenue collection under receivership; official recognition of Comptroller Johnston and his prescribed duties; amendment of Collet contract as stipulated; reduction of army, as to which this Government will give any assistance desired | 260 | |
| Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan Dec. 17 (telegram). | Dec 17 | Same subject. Reports urging on the Government 261 all the reforms suggested and that they are now under consideration; recommends patience. | 261 |
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| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller | 1913 Nov. 28 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Instruction to the American arbitrator, Judge Miller, regarding the nature of the arbitral tribunal and its award. | 274 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1911. Jan. 5 | Same subject. Reports arrival of Judge Miller. | 275 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 24 | Political affairs. Revolutionists still control Esmeraldas. Attack on the Government forces on Jan. 28 anticipated. American Consular Agent not heard from for several weeks. | 267 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb 1 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Reports failure of arbitrators to agree and departure of Judge Miller. | 275 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Inquires whether the board of arbitration was organized, what steps were taken to reach an agreement, and the points of difference on which the final disagreement was reached. | 275 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Same subject Reply to Department’s Feb. 7 | 275 | |
| Mr. Hedian to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb 10 | Political affairs. Consuls have been notified that Government forces will bombard Esmeraldas to-day: presence of a warship desirable. | 267 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Transmits instructions for Consular Agent at Esmeraldas to report effects of bombardment if such has occurred and to use good offices to secure neutral zone for safety of noncombatants. No warship available at present. | 268 | |
| Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Cable offices at Esmeraldas were destroyed by fire yesterday. Will report when communications are established. | 268 | |
| Same subject. Gives particulars of the revolution, which has continued for two or more months, and states his opinion that should the revolutionary forces appear in Guayaquil the people would deliver the city to them. | 268 | |||
| 17 | Same to same | do | ||
| same to same (telegram) | Feb 13 | same subject An official report dated Feb. 10 says that consular officers are unable to secure a zone for the protection of noncombatants. Consulates and neutral property will be respected as asylum by the combatants | 269 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do | Guayaquil & Quito Ry Co. Same purport as Mr. Hartman’s Feb. 8. | 276 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Goding (telegram). | Feb. 14 | Political affairs. Instructs him in regard to sending reports concerning revolution and asks if he confirms press reports of defeat of 2,000 Government troops in Manabi. | 269 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports bombardment and burning of Esmeraldas on Feb. 11. American Minister at Lima expresses anxiety for cable operatives. Is of opinion that cruiser should be sent to Esmeraldas | 269 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to report the revolutionary situation and strength of Plaza’s Government. Press reports revolutionary troops occupy Tulcan. | 270 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Tulcan not occupied by the revolutionists. Reports statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs as to troops and plans of the Government. Situation now favorable to the Government. | 270 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | 1914. Feb. 16 | Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 14. Instructs him to report what American interests are in danger which would receive protection from presence of warship in Ecuadorian waters. Gives reasons why Department does not desire to send a ship unless absolutely necessary. | 270 | |
| Mr. Hedian to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Bombardment of Esmeraldas has ceased. Position of troops. Many inhabitants of neutral zone returning. | 270 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 14 and responsibility to obtain a statement of American interests at Esmeraldas in danger from revolution which a war vessel would protect. Recommendation for a war vessel was based upon a telegram from the American Minister at Lima. | 271 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Reports departure of President Riaza ostensibly to take command of army at Esmeraldas. President of Chamber of Deputies Pallares is acting as President. | 271 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports uprising of prisoners at the penitentiary who are now in control; unless the Government forces succeed in the coming battle with the prisoners a general plundering of the city will take place. Refuge at the Legation has been granted to the three sons of Mrs. Plaza with their nurses. | 271 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Government forces have regained control of the penitentiary. | 271 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Dr. Moreno, President of the Senate has assumed the duties of the Presidency during the absence of President Plaza. The family of President Plaza has returned home. | 272 | |
| Mr. Yoder et al. to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 3 | Imprisonment of Robert B. Jones, an American citizen. Requests protection for Mr. Jones who has been imprisoned since Dec. 17. | 281 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding (telegram). | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Instructs him to investigate, report by telegraph, and extend all possible and proper protection to Mr. Jones. | 281 | |
| Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Reports having informed the Legation concerning the case and states the facts in connection with the arrest of Mr. Jones. | 281 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram. | do | Same subject. Instructs him to report fully by telegraph what action he has taken in the matter. | 282 | |
| Mr. Hedian to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Government forces, after ineffectual attacks on Esmeraldas, have retired | 272 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding (telegram). | Mar. 6 | Imprisonment of Robert B. Jones, informs him of instructions to Legation and instructs him to continue to report directly to the Department as well as to the Legation. | 282 | |
| 22 | Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Transmits an extended report of the case. | 282 |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs department of representations made to the Foreign Office with a view to securing a prompt, fair, and just trial for Mr. Jones. | 283 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Same subject. Instructs him to forward to the Legation and Department a certified copy of the evidence and brief of law in the case. | 284 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Instructs him to forward to the Department a brief synopsis of the testimony in the case and if facts and law warrant to request the immediate release of Jones. | 284 | |
| Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Reports forwarding to Department uncertified copies of evidence and brief in the case. Certified copies in the Legation. Jones released under bond leaves immediately for Washington. | 285 | |
| 24 | Same to same | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Reports discharge of Jones Mar. 11 1914. at noon | 285 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Instructs him to forward certified copies of the evidence in the case. | 285 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 17 | Political affairs. Port of Esmeraldas is again open to commerce, Government forces having captured the city. President Plaza is expected to arrive in Quito Mar. 19. | 272 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 18 | Imprisonment of Robert B. Jones. Reply to Department’s Mar. 9; as Jones was discharged, synopsis of testimony will not be telegraphed. | 285 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding | Mar. 23 | Political affairs. Acknowledges his No. 17. Department has been fully informed regarding the 1 revolution. 1 | 272 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman | 1914 Apr. 3 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Incloses letter from the Vice President of the railway company regarding protest against infringement on the securities given the company, by the operation of the J. G. White contract with Ecuador. | 277 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Reports his inability to agree with the Ecuadorian arbitrator on the terms of arbitration. | 278 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 16 | Political affairs. Revolutionists have captured Ibarra. He has been requested to grant refuge to three sons of President Plaza if revolutionists march against Quito. | 273 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 2 | Same subject. Consular Agent at Esmeraldas reports that city besieged by revolutionists. | 273 | |
| 46 | Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan. | June 27 | Imprisonment of Robert B. Jones. Reply to Department’s Mar. 16. Incloses copy of decree discharging bondsmen of Jones, which closes the case. | 286 |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan | July 10 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Refers to Department’s Apr. 3 and to his note in pursuance thereof to the Foreign Office, and incloses the reply of the Foreign Office. | 278 | |
| 74 | Same to Same | Aug. 12 | Message of the President. Extracts from the copy transmitted by the Minister. | 265 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 14 | Political affairs. Extraordinary powers have been granted to the President by Congress. | 273 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 22 | Same subject. Requests authority to undertake negotiations looking toward the ending of the revolution. | 273 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do. | Financial affairs. Ecuador solicits the assistance of this Government in obtaining a loan of $8,000,000. Details. | 280 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Aug. 25 | Same subject. Reply to his Aug. 22. On account of the grave disturbance of the money markets of the world and the almost total suspension of credit, the Department feels that the present is not a propitious time to assist Ecuador in obtaining a loan. | 281 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Informs him that Department does not consider it advisable or prudent for the Government of the United States to mix in any way in the internal political affairs of Ecuador. | 274 | |
| 44 | Aug. 26 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Refers to his July 10, and informs him that the Department considers it unnecessary to reply at present to the note from the Foreign Office. | 280 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Exclusion of Goo Kwai, an American citizen of Chinese birth. Reports difficulty in obtaining permission for the entry of Goo Kwai into Ecuador and action of Ecuadorian Government in referring the matter to Washington for consideration. | 286 | |
| 80 | Same to same. | Nov. 5 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 4 and reports particulars. | 286 |
| 82 | Nov. 8 | Same subject. Reports informal representations made to Foreign Office. Government evidently regards this case as a very important one. | 288 | |
| 11 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Cordova. | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Asks if he has received any instructions from his Government to take this matter up with the Department. | 288 |
| 50 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Reply to his No. 80 of Nov. 5 and No. 82 of Nov. 8. Incloses copy of Department’s note to the Ecuadorian Legation and instructs him to continue good offices for the assistance of Mr. Kwai. | 288 |
| Mr. Cordova to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Informs Department of instructions received from his Government to discuss the matter with the Department. | 289 | |
| Same to Same | Dec. 17 | Same subject. He has informed his Government of agreement with the Department that Goo Kwai should be permitted to stay in Ecuador until the last day of this month on a visit. Requests that American Minister to Ecuador be informed. | 289 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Informs him of result of a conference with the Ecuadorian Minister and agreement that Goo Kwai be allowed to remain in Ecuador until | 290 | |
| 14 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Cordova | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Acknowledges his note of Dec. 17 and states that American Minister at Quito was informed on Dec. 28 of the agreement reached. | 290 |
france.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Chadbourne to Mr. Bryan. | 1913 Dec. 18 | Liability to French military service of naturalized American citizens of French origin and of American-born children of French parentage. Inquiry as to the law involved in the case of a naturalized citizen upon return to France. | 291 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Chadbourne. | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing | 292 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Nouguier case; request release. | 293 | |
| 494 | Mr. Herrick to Mr. Bryan. | 1914 Jan. 2 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. In view of the French Government’s ruling in previous cases, it would not be advisable to present the Nouguier case. | 293 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Instruction to present the Nouguier case. | 294 | |
| 509 | Mr. Herrick to Mr. Bryan. | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. He has requested the release of Nouguier. | 294 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 25 | Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. The French Government refuses to release Nouguier. | 294 | |
| 255 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Herrick. | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Chrystie case. Incloses letter from J. A. C. Fargo and the Department’s reply, for his information. | 294 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Young | Sept. 22 | Same subject. Pellissier case. Informs him as to the French law relating to American citizens formerly citizens of France who contemplate returning to that country. | 296 | |
| 317 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Herrick | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Pellissier case. Incloses letter from Mr. Young, and instructs Mm to present the case and request release of Pellissier. | 296 |
| 207 | Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Chandeysson case. Information requested. | 298 |
| 231 | Mr. Herrick to Mr. Bryan(telegram) | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing | 298 |
| 233 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. If Chandeysson did not voluntarily enlist, request his release on the ground of American citizenship. | 298 |
| 261 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Candevan case. Ask for release. | 298 |
| 753 | Mr. Herrick to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 317 of Sept. 24, and incloses note from the Foreign Office, refusing to release Pellissier. As its position m this case is the same as in previous cases, it is suggested that cases of the same nature in the future will doubtless meet with the same decision. | 299 |
| 767 | Nov. 17 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 233 of Nov. 4, Chandeysson case. In view of the decision in the Pellissier case, authority is requested to withhold representations in this and all similar cases. | 300 | |
| 311 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Herrick (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Peralme case. Request release. | 301 |
| 390 | Mr. Sharp to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; as no reply has been received to Embassy’s No. 767 of Nov. 17, asks further instructions as to Peralme case. | 301 |
| 442 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sharp | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Instruction to request release of Peralme; Art. 17 of French Nationality Law should not apply to naturalized Americans who emigrated before reaching military age, and this Government can not concede the principle if the law is applied to such persons. | 301 |
great britain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 152 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Feb. 21 | Colonization of Gold Coast, West Africa, by American Negroes. A negro named Sam is spreading propaganda in the United States and selling shares in an “African Trading Company” with a view to inducing negroes to emigrate to the Gold Coast. Sir Edward Grey requests that the Department do all it can to prevent such emigration, being certain that the scheme is fraudulent. | 321 |
| 251 | Same to same | do | Same to same and purport | 322 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Additional evidence of fraudulency | 323 | |
| 252 | Same to same | Do | Same subject and purport | 323 |
| The President to Congress. | 1914. Mar. 5 | Panama Canal tolls; repeal of the provision of the Panama Canal Act exempting vessels in the coastwise trade of the United States from the payment of tolls. Address of the President to Congress requesting repeal of the tolls provision. | 317 | |
| 168 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Reports the appreciative comment in London on the President’s address to Congress. | 318 |
| 186 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page | Mar. 9 | Colonization of Gold Coast, West Africa, by American negroes. The Department has transmitted copies of his Nos. 251 and 252 of Feb. 21 and 23 to the competent authorities. | 324 |
| 75 | Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | Mar. 12 | Same subject. It is intended by the British Government to pass an ordinance compelling every immigrant into the Gold Coast to deposit security for his repatriation if locally required. | 324 |
| 81 | Mar. 17 | Same subject. The ordinance referred to in his No. 75 of Mar. 12 is being passed and the British authorities at Portland, Me., have been instructed not to issue British papers to the negro Sam’s steamer Curityba. | 325 | |
| 92 | Mar. 23 | Jurisdiction of the United States over foreign ships and persons on board them in United States waters; jurisdiction in foreign waters over crew of private ship under United States flag. Requests a full statement of the law and practice of the United States. | 307 | |
| 196 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page. | Apr. 1 | Presentation of a statue of Washington to Great Britain by the State of Virginia. Incloses a letter from the Governor of Virginia transmitting a joint resolution of the General Assembly of Virginia providing for presentation to the British Government of a replica of Houdon’s statue of Washington, and requesting that the resolution be communicated to the British Government. Instruction formally to communicate this offer. | 318 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Stuart | Apr. 2 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his letter and the inclosed resolution, which have been transmitted to the Ambassador at London with instructions to communicate the offer therein made. | 319 | |
| Apr. 10 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Great Britain extending the duration of the Convention of Apr. 4, 1908. Proclamation, compliance with Department’s instruction of No. 196. | 303 | ||
| 303 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan | Apr. 29 | Presentation of a statue of Washington. Incloses the reply of the British Government accepting Virginia’s gift. | 320 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr Stuart | May 15 | Same subject. Incloses copy of Mr. Page’s No. 303 of Apr. 29 and its inclosure. | 321 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr Stuart | do | Same subject. Informs him of having communicated to the Governor of Virginia copies of his No. 303 of Apr. 29 and its inclosure. | 321 | |
| 355 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | May 19 | Jurisdiction of the United States over foreign ships, etc. Reply to his No. 92 of March 23. | 308 |
| June 15 | Panama Canal tolls. Text of the Act repealing the tolls provision of the Canal Act. | 318 | ||
| Nov. 11 | Treaty between the United States and Great Britain for the Advancement of Peace. Proclamation. | 304 |
greece.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 6257 | Mr. Vouros to Mr. Bryan | 1913. Dec. 17 | Inviolability of correspondence of consular officers, interpretation of the Consular Convention between the United States and Greece. Requests that steps be taken to procure the dissolving of a decree whereby the Consul of Greece at Philadelphia is enjoined to hold certain papers from the Foreign Office of Greece subject to further orders of the court. | 326 |
| 182 | Mr. Moore to Mr. Vouros | 1914. Jan. 3 | Same subject. Acknowledges his Dec. 17, 1913, and states that it is the duty of the consul to present to the court the means of defense that may be available to him under the Consular Convention, for until this is done it can not be assumed by the Department that the court will disregard the applicable provisions of the convention; furthermore, it is not competent for an executive branch of this Government to attempt to control or influence the judicial branch. | 327 |
| 6620 | Mr. Vouros to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Mar. 7 | Same subject. Replies to the Department’s No. 182 of Jan. 3, renews his request, and requests a statement of the opinion of the Department as to the regularity of the judicial proceedings,in order that his Government may accordingly shape its attitude toward United States consuls in Greece. | 327 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnson. | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence submitted by the Greek Legation tending to show violations of the Consular Convention by the authorities of California and request him to take such action as may appear proper. | 328 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gregory. | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Informs him of the substance of Mr. Vouros’ notes and requests him to take such steps as he may find appropriate in the matter. | 328 | |
| 198 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Vouros | do | Same subject. Acknowledges his Mar. 7 and informs him of having submitted the matter to the Attorney General. | 329 |
| Mr. Gregory to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 1 | Same subject. As requested, he has instructed the United States Attorney at Philadelphia to call the attention of the court to the provisions of the Consular Convention of 1902, guaranteeing the inviolability of consular offices, and to suggest the apparent advisability of dissolving the injunction complained of. | 330 | |
| 202 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Vouros | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Informs him of the correspondence between the Department and the Attorney General. | 330 |
guatemala.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914. Oct. 13 | Treaty for the advancement of general peace. Proclamation. | 331 | ||
| 27 | Mr. Leavell to Mr. Bryan. | Mar 11 | Message of the President to the Congress. Transmits a copy, with translation, of President Estrada Cabrera’s Message of Mar. 1, 1914. | 333 |
haiti.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 2 | Political and financial affairs. Reports revolutionary activities, with Dominican aid. | 334 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | Jan. 21 | Same subject. The Nashville has been ordered to Cape Haitien. | 334 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 22 | 5 Same subject. The Government requests that the Nashville carry orders to Minister of the Interior,who is cut of at Fort liberty. | 334 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | do | Same subject. The request as to the Nashville has been complied with; the Department is disposed to do anything proper to support constituted government. The Montana ordered to Port au Prince. | 335 | |
| Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Same subject. A “Committee of Public Safety,” named by the revolutionists at Cape Haitien, has removed customs officials and appointed a commission. Haitian National Bank protests to Consulate. | 335 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. National Bank of Haiti, as creditor of the Government, protests to the Legation against seizure of customhouse at Cape Haitien and requests the “exercise of such influence as is possible to protect said creditors.” | 335 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Livingston (telegram). | Jan. 25 | Same subject. Instructs him to use all possible persuasion to cause de facto administrators of customs to respect Haiti’s obligations to National Bank. | 335 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | do | . Same subject. Informs him of instructions to Mr. Livingston. Instructs him to impress upon revolutionary leaders the President’s policy as set forth in his statement of Mar. 12, 1913, to insist upon constitutional methods for reform of any abuses, and to demand full protection of life and property for all Americans and other foreigners. | 336 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 27 | Same subject. The President abdicated Jan. 27 and went aboard German warship. This ship and U. S. S. Montana preparing to land troops. Revolutionists reported approaching. | 336 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 30 | Same subject. Reports number of United State and German troops ashore; their presence promise peaceful election of new President. | 336 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to impress upon de facto authorities the necessity of complying with national obligations as to assignment of customs funds for payment of definite debts; there must be no diversion of public moneys required for present obligations. | 336 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Reports compliance with Department’s instructions as to customs. States political situation. | 337 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 3 | Same subject. The Zamor brothers appear to control revolutionary situation, having defeated Davilmar Theodore in battle. Oreste Zamor has sent for permission to enter Port au Prince; he expects to establish provisional government and await action of Assembly. | 337 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Reports entry of Oreste Zamor into Port au Prince. | 337 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Reports election of Zamor to the presidency by the Assembly. Requests instruction as to recognition; foreign representatives awaiting decision of this Government. Zamor’s presidency obtained by revolutionary means, but his entry peaceable and order has since been maintained | 337 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject. The President prefers to delay recognition until situation is more settled. Instructs to ascertain what guaranties the new Government can give as to its permanence and ability to protect lives and property of foreigners, and how many Provinces have accepted the new government also what is the attitude and strength of Davilmar Theodore. | 338 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Transmits statement made in writing by the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charles Zamor, in response to the Department’s inquiries of Feb. 9. Diplomatic Corps think Theodore unable to cause serious disturbance. Zamor Government, strong. | 338 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Diplomatic Corps notified thereof, but will await action of this Government. | 382 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Instructs him to recognize blockade if it is effective. | 382 | |
| Mr. Livingston to Mr Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 16 | Protection of Haitian officials and their families by American diplomatic and consular officers. President of Haiti requests protection of family of Minister of Interior Charles Zamor. | 385 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Livingston (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department can not give definite instructions until it has received more detailed information. Refers to Department’s regulations and points out that no government has been recognized in Haiti. | 385 | |
| Mr. Livingston to Mr Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 17 | Same subject. The wife and four children of Charles Zamor wish to come to the Consulate in case of necessity | 385 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Livingston (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him that he may afford shelter to the women and children mentioned if necessary to shield them from violence. | 385 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Because of doubt as to effectiveness of blockade and whether recognition thereof would affect the question of recognizing the de facto Government and the belligerency of Theodore, the entire matter is held in abeyance. | 383 | |
| 57 | Same to same | Feb. 20 | Same subject. Elaboration of the telegram of Feb. 17 | 383 |
| Mr. Livingston to Mr Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Political and financial affairs. Theodore’s army has evacuated Cape Haitien, which is patrolled by U. S. Marines. Zamor forces have entered the city. | 339 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Occupation of Cape Haitien by Zamor forces fully confirmed. | 339 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. States conditions precedent to recognition, with instructions to convey them to the new Government and report whatever reply is made. | 339 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Feb. 28 | Same subject. Reply to instructions of Feb. 26. The Foreign Office declines to give definite replies to inquiries as to customs, gives assurances as to lighthouses and Mole St. Nicholas, and clearly states that all matters in which the United States might be interested would have due consideration after recognition of the new Government by the United States. | 340 | |
| 60 | Same to same | do | Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Refers to his No. 57 of Feb. 20 and reports that the blockade has been lifted. | 384 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Political and financial affairs, instruction to recognize the new Government. | 341 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Refers to last statement in his Feb. 28 and instructs him to say that this Government desires prompt signing of the protocol of arbitration, and issuance of instructions to vise passports of American citizens of Syrian origin naturalized prior to anti-Syrian law of 1903. | 341 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 1. He was received formally by President Zamor this day. | 341 | |
| 23 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith. | Mar. 12 | Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Refers to Legation’s No. 57 of Feb. 20. His action approved. | 384 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 19 | Political and financial affairs. Consul Livingston reports renewal of revolutionary activities by Theodore. He has been requested by both Theodore and the Zamor Government to attempt an arrangement, and asks permission to cooperate with Commander of the Nashville to that end. Mr. Smith adds his recommendation to that, effect. | 341 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 20 | Same subject. If it is desired by the Government that Livingston interview the revolutionists instructions will be sent therefor to the Commander of the Nashville. | 342 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 22 | Same subject. The Government can not formally make the request of the United States referred to in Department’s Mar. 20, but has informally done so. | 342 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 2 and again calls attention of the Government of Haiti to its previous representations. Instructs him so to state in a memorandum and to urge an immediate reply. | 342 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 8 | Same subject. The department’s instruction of Mar. 31 has been complied with and the Foreign Office has replied to his memorandum, but the reply is not entirely satisfactory as the Minister is avoiding all foreign affairs as far as possible owing to domestic situation. | ||
| Mr. Terres to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 10 | Same subject. Refers to Legation’s Mar. 22. Consul Livingston has been authorized to cooperate with the Bishop of Cape Haitien in an effort to conciliate the revolutionists. | 343 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Terres (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. Instruction to inform Livingston to proceed with the Bishop and employ his good offices with a view to making peace between the Government and the revolutionists. | 344 | |
| 231 | Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bryan. | May 26 | Same subject. Report on his interview with the revolutionists and that of the Bishop; both were unsuccessful. The revolutionists are openly aided by the Dominicans. | 344 |
| 88 | Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan | June 9 | Same subject. Reports an internal loan equal to about. $312,500. Owing to the serious lack of funds it is not unlikely that Haiti will soon appeal to the United States for relief. | 345 |
| Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. Reports active operations oi the revolutionists; warship necessary. | 346 | |
| Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jun e 20 | Same subject. President Zamor will go to the front to-morrow; in his absence the Government will be in the hands of a commission acting in conjunction with the Cabinet. | 347 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 22 | Same subject. Reports movement of troops and | 347 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram). | June 25 | Same subject. A United States vessel will arrive at Cape Haitien about the 29th. | 347 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Livingston. | June 26 | Same subject. His No. 231 of May 26 approved. | 347 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard. | 1914 July 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a draft convention between the United States and Haiti, with instructions to ascertain the views of the Government thereon. | 347 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Terres (telegram). | July 9 | Same subject. Informs him of movements of vessels. | 351 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 20 | Same subject. Reports fighting at Port au Prince and Cape Haitien. | 351 | |
| Mr.Hazeltme to Mr. Bryan. | July 30 | Same subject. Report on the political and financial situation. | 351 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Reports military successes and critical financial situation of the Government. | 352 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Same subject. Reports protest of National Bank of Haiti against bill for issue of paper money to 12,000,000 gourdes, as a violation of Government contract with Bank; the Government makes countercharges. | 353 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Oct. 7 | Same subject. The Department regrets the differences between the Government and the Bank, makes certain suggestions in regard to the disposition of funds, and instructs him to bring them to the attention of the Government and ask for its views thereon. | 353 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Political situation makes presence of a war vessel desirable. | 354 | |
| Mr. Czaykowski to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports the Zamor Government fallen in the north. | 354 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Reports flight of President Zamor and the capital in complete possession of the revolutionists. Presence of war vessels urgent. | 354 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him of the sending of certain war vessels. The Department is contemplating a convention with Haiti along the lines of its instruction of July 2. Instruction to protect Charles Zamor and his restoration to his official functions | 355 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 29 and Department’s Oct. 29. Instruction concerning protection of American life and property and to impress on the Government the purpose of this Government to take such stance as may be necessary to this end. | 355 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports compliance with the instruction of Oct. 29. President Zamor has resigned. | 356 | |
| Mr. Lansing Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 29. instruction that when the de facto government is fully established the Department contemplates conversations looking toward a customs convention and a free election under supervision of United States commissioners. | 356 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. President Zamor and family have sailed. Charles Zamor and other ministers are refugees at French Legation. Military news. | 357 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 3 | Protection of Haitian officials and their families by American diplomatic and consular officers. The French Minister requests removal of Charles Zamor and former Acting Minister of the Interior Delancourt, refugees at the French Legation, to the Hancock. This is not possible under our regulations; but, Commander Willard approving, arrangements have been made for calling for assistance from American Legation in case of attack on refugees. | 386 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. His Nov. 3 approved. He is authorized to take all measures necessary for the protection of Charles Zamor and Cabinet. | 386 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject and purport | 386 | |
| 17 | Same to same | do | Political and financial affairs. Incloses, for his information, a memorandum outlining a plan of provisional government for Haiti which this Government would be willing to recognize and support, and warning those concerned that present hostilities must cease and some such procedure adopted as the one outlined, in order to restore constitutional government. | 357 |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 6 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Oct. 30. Reports arrival of victorious revolutionist chief, Theodore, welcomed with presidential honors. | 358 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Nov. 7 | Same subject. Reports election of Theodore to the Presidency. | 359 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Same subject. President Theodore inaugurated this morning. | 359 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 7 and previous correspondence; instructs him of the terms upon which recognition of Theodore as Provisional President. | 359 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 13 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 7 and Department’s Nov. 12. Theodore was regularly elected. Asks if this is sufficient warrant for executing instructions of Nov. 12. | 359 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 13. Department desires him to carry out the instructions of Nov. 12, adding thereto a sixth condition precedent to recognition of Theodore. | 360 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Reports compliance with Department’s instructions of Nov. 12 and Nov. 16. Theodore insists on recognition not as Provisional President but as President. Recommends such recognition. | 360 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 18. This Government will not recognize Theodore as President until after arrival in Washington of the commission stipulated in Department’s Nov. 12 and Nov. 16, with satisfactory credentials. | 360 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 24 | Same subject. Reports introduction of bill for issue of 16,000,000 gourdes of paper money. | 361 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. In order that there may be no misconstruction of Department’s Nov. 21, instructs him that this Government will recognize Theodore as President as soon as the Haitian commission has signed satisfactory protocol covering all matters. | 361 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Before receipt of Department’s Nov. 24, he had complied with the instructions of Nov. 21 and had received satisfactory assurances. In view thereof, he requests further instructions in regard to the later telegram. | 361 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 24 and instructs him to endeavor to discourage the proposed issue of paper money, which is a matter that should be taken up by the commission to be appointed. The Bank of Haiti will refuse to receive the proposed issue. | 362 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 25. Instructs him to inform Theodore that he is ready to use his good offices with the Bank to facilitate the expenses of the commission and those of the Government during the sessions of the commission. Department’s Nov. 24 was drafted to prevent any possible bad faith on the part of Theodore. | 362 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Nov. 28 and Nov. 24. Requests to be instructed whether to proceed according to Department’s Nov. 21 or Nov. 24 | 362 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Nov. 27. The Minister of Foreign Affairs alleges the need for the paper money issue because the Government is without funds and is unable to place a loan. | 363 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. The Haitian Government finds it impossible to empower its commission to negotiate the customs matter as Department desires and has prepared a counterproject in regard to financial control. Suggests reception of the commission without, the Department’s stipulations but with strict understanding as to time of recognition. | 363 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Reports violent scene in the Congress upon interpellation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 363 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject Refers to his Dec. 2. instructs to inform Theodore that an issue of paper money at this time might compel the Department to cancel its offer as to good offices with the Bank, contained in Department’s Nov. 28. | 364 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | 1914. Dec. 4 | Same subject. Refers to his Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, and instructs him to proceed in conformity with Department’s Nov. 24 and inform Theodore that this Government will extend provisional recognition upon appointment of a commission in accordance with Department’s Nov. 12 and Nov. 16; that the Department is ready at the same time to use its good offices with the Bank in accordance with its Nov. 28; that formal recognition of Theodore as President will be extended only after the commission has signed satisfactory protocols at Washington in accordance with Department’s Nov. 24. Instructs him to report whether or not additional naval forces are desired. | 364 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Has just received Department’s first Dec. 4. Requests instruction as to his Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. | 364 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Dec. 2. Instructs him that this Government will not regard as legal any issue of paper money such as he proposes. His French and German colleagues may be so informed | 365 | |
| Mr. Wehrhane to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Incloses telegram with request that it be sent to the office of the National Bank of Haiti, ordering preparation of $110,000 gold for shipment on U.S. warship. | 365 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 10 | Same subject. Transmits substitute for the telegram inclosed in letter of Dec. 8. | 366 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits Mr. Wehrhane’s telegram with instruction to deliver it to the National Bank of Haiti. | 366 | |
| Mr. Wehrhane to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Transmits telegram for forwarding to the Bank authorizing it to deliver the gold to the captain of the U. S. S. Machias. | 366 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Instruction to transmit to the Bank the telegram transmitted by Mr. Wehrhane in his Dec. 11. | 366 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him in full in regard to this Government’s attitude toward Haiti’s financial matters and the question of recognition of Theodore as President; it will be necessary for this Government to have full information as to the fiscal standing and general plans of Theodore’s government. | 367 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. The cause of the interpellation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs reported in Ins Dec. 4 was the reading in Congress of the draft of our convention for customs control and of the counterproject. Reports more fully on the matters treated in recent telegrams and summarizes the Haitian counterproject. Reports further progress of the bill for the issue of 16.000.000 paper money. | 367 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Transmits message for Wehrhane from the Bank, saying transportation of the gold from the vaults to the wharf is dangerous on account of public excitement. | 369 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Instruction to request commanding officer of the Hancock to land as many marines as necessary to escort the gold from the Bank to the Machias. | 369 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. The new Minister for Foreign Affairs states that he had no knowledge of the counter-project of his predecessor; summary of the Minister’s reply to the various points of Department’s Nov. 12. Instructions requested. | 369 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Reports embarkation of the gold by unarmed marines. Machias has sailed. | 370 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Reply to his Dec. 12 and Dec. 15. Full statement of the position of the United States as to the terms necessary to recognition of Theodore as President. More explicit information as to the intentions of the Government must be submitted. | 370 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Department’s Dec. 12 complied with. | 371 | |
| Bryan (telegram). Mr. Menos to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Protest of the Haitian Government against the action of the United States in extending its aid to the Bank of Haiti in the shipment of gold to New York. | 371 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Dec. 22 | Same subject. Transmits text of Foreign Office protest against gold shipment; requests instruction. | 372 | |
| 23 | Same to same | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Refers to his Dec. 2 and 12; reports compliance with instruction of Dec. 7; incloses Foreign Office reply. | 373 |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. A bill for the issue of 8,000,000 gourdes, paper money, has been promulgated. | 375 | |
| 24 | Same to same | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his personal and unofficial note to the Foreign Minister in pursuance of the instruction of Dec. 12; incloses also the Minister’s reply in official form. | 376 |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Bryan | Dec. | Same subject. Further statement in regard to the relations between the Bank and the Government. | 377 | |
| 25 | Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan. | 29 Dec. 30 | Same subject. Incloses a further statement by the Foreign Office as to the gold removed from the bank. | 378 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram from Vice President Wehrhane of the National Bank of Haiti to the President of Haiti; instructions to impart its contents verbally to the Haitian Minister of Finance. | 379 | |
| 2 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Menos | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Reply to his Dec. 22 | 380 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Wehrhane (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram from Bank of Haiti to its Vice President in New York, Wehrhane, stating that Haitian authorities took from the bank’s vaults $65,000. | 381 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits paraphrase of a telegram to him from the Bank of Haiti, reporting sealing of safes by the Government; suspension compulsory; desires to know whether the Bank shall be closed. | 382 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to protest against any interference with the Bank by the Government, it being owned and operated by American and other foreigners; this Government is deeply concerned over reports as to Haiti’s arbitrary dealing with foreign interests. | 382 |
honduras.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 3 | Mr. E wing to Mr. Bryan | 1914 Jan. 24 | Message of the President to the Congress. Transmits copies of the message of President Bertrand read Jan. 1, 1914. | 387 |
italy.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 173 | Mr. Root to Mr. White | 1907. Feb. 11 | Status of native or naturalized American citizens of Italian parentage. Instruction to open negotiations for a naturalization convention; argument for such a convention. | 389 |
| 82 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root | June 5 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing, inclosing his note of May 25 to the Foreign Office; its favorable reception. | 393 |
| 47 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Griscom | June 29 | Same subject. Acknowledges the foregoing; instruction to express to the Foreign Office this Government’s gratification with the reception of its proposal. | 394 |
| 389 | Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root | 1908. June 19 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Feb. 11, 1907, No. 173; incloses reply of Foreign Office to his note of May 25, 1907; summary thereof; the Italian Government intends to settle the matter by amending the Italian law rather than by entering into a convention. | 394 |
| 185 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Garrett | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; it is hoped the proposed legislation will clear up the present confusion. | 396 |
| 185 | Mr. Knox to Mr. Leishman. | 1911. Apr. 6 | Same subject. Refers to the 1907–8 correspondence and inquires whether or not the proposed legislation has been enacted; instructs him in his discretion again to urge the conclusion of a treaty, using the arguments set forth in the instruction of Feb. 11, 1907. | 396 |
| 446 | Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox. | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; incloses correspondence with the Foreign Office, which confirms its former position; but the legislation has not yet been enacted. | 397 |
| 139 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Brien. | 1913. May 26 | Same subject. Incloses copy of its circular of 1901 entitled “Notice to Americans formerly subjects of Italy who contemplate returning to that country,” and a letter to the Department stating that the Italian military law has recently been changed as to age limit; instruction to ascertain the true age limit. | 398 |
| 254 | Mr. O’Brien to Mr. Bryan. | June 11 | 398 | |
| 143 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Brien. | July 15 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; makes further inquiries as to age limit. | 399 |
| 17 | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; incloses Embassy’s memorandum to the Foreign Office on the subject, and the latter’s commentaries thereon, showing the age limits to be 16 and 32. | 399 | |
| 18 | Dec. 19 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; incloses proposed amendment to the 1901 circular; inquires whether it appears to be correct and fairly comprehensive. | 401 | |
| 52 | 1914. Jan. 5 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; the proposed amendment appears to be comprehensive and correct. Inquiries whether he shall sound the Foreign Office in regard to the possibility of concluding a naturalization convention with Italy similar to the Convention of 1870 with Austria-Hungary. | 402 | |
| Apr. 15 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Italy extending the duration of the Convention of March 28. 1908. Proclamation. | 388 | ||
| 65 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page | June 19 | Status of native or naturalized American citizens of Italian parentage. Refers to the inquiry in his No. 52 of Jan. 5 regarding a naturalization convention, in which connection Department incloses copy of a letter in reply to an inquiry on that subject from the Hon. Charles B. Smith regarding a proposed resolution by Congress asking the Department to negotiate for such a convention. Preliminary to negotiations the Department desires information as to changes, if any, that have been made in Italian law since the correspondence of 1911 which would apparently make such a treaty more feasible than before. | 402 |
| 10 | Mr. Shank to Mr. Bryan | Sept. 2 | Same subject. The emigration authorities say that children born abroad of Italian parents are Italians unless the parents had become naturalized prior to the birth of the child; otherwise they are liable to military duty. The principle of dual nationality is here involved. Case of Macaluso. Another case, in which the father became naturalized while the son was a minor. Nearly all naturalized Italian-Americans are detained for military duty, even when they have been previously excused. He has protested against detention of native-born citizens. | 404 |
| 142 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan | Sept. 9 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s No. 65 of June 19, in pursuance of which he addressed a note, on July 3, to the Foreign Office, which replies, July 30, that the new law was approved June 13, 1912, and regulations for its application were promulgated Aug. 2, 1912; the law abrogates all previous citizenship laws and provides that “loss of nationality does not exempt from military service except as provided by special laws.” By this exception Italy reserves the right to negotiate treaties of naturalization with other countries in which the fact of the foreign naturalization of an Italian subject operates so as to exempt him from military service. It would therefore appear opportune to introduce legislation with a view to opening negotiations for a naturalization treaty with Italy. | 405 |
| 247 | Same to same | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Reports the cases of three naturalized American citizens, all clergymen, Carra, Danchise, and Cassetta; and the case of Spediacci, American-born, whose father was naturalized before the son’s birth—all indiscriminately held for military service. Other cases are constantly being presented; the Embassy has replied that it is powerless to help them; a naturalization convention should apparently be negotiated at the first opportunity. | 406 |
| 30 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Pag (telegram). | 1914. Sept. 21 | Same subject. Instruction to ask the Italian Government that arrangements be made for the release with permission to return to the United States of the numerous naturalized American citizens o Italian birth who are domiciled in the United States and are now visiting Italy; to cite the expatriation act of 1907 and the naturalization act of 1906; to mention the case of Ciappone. | 407 |
| 14 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 22 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. He ha pressed the matter repeatedly without receiving other reply than verbal promise to investigate. Refers to his No. 247 of Sept. 15. | 407 |
| 79 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page | Sept 23 | Same subject. Instruction to make a special appeal in behalf of the Reydominic Cassetta. | 407 |
| 34 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryar (telegram). | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Further reply to Department’s telegram No. 30 of Sept. 21; he has repeatedly written to the Foreign Office and made personal visits without reply or other result than promise to consider in one case only. Requests instructions. | 408 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith. | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Reply to his proposal to introduce in Congress a resolution looking to the negotiator of a naturalization treaty with Italy; quotes Mr Page’s 142 of Sept. 9. | 408 | |
| 51 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page (telegram). | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Reply to his telegram 34 of Oct. 2 all that he can do, in the absence of a naturalization treaty, is to express earnestly this Government’s interest in persons concerned and its desire for their release. | 409 |
| 81 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Reply to his No. 247 of Sept. 15; the Department does not regard the present as a favorable time to approach the Italian Government on the subject of a naturalization treaty. | 409 |
| 38 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 8 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s telegram 3C of Sept. 21; the War Office requests certain information concerning Ciappone. The Government finds it very difficult officially to permit subjects with naturalization in America, to escape military service without granting similar privileges to certain other countries. | 409 |
| 9 | Mr. Lansing to Mr Shank. | Oct. 14 | Same subject Reply to his No.10 of Sept. 2; his action as therein reported is approved, and similar action should be taken wherever it is clear that the persons concerned are domiciled in the United States and have made practical election of American rather than Italian nationality. However, in the absence of a naturalization treaty, this Government is not in a position to press the matter where the Italian Government is unwilling to recognize the persons as American citizens. | 409 |
| 60 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page. | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Reply to his telegram 38 of Oct. 8; the Department is endeavoring to obtain the desired information. | 410 |
| 162 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s No. 79 of Sept. 23; reports his repeated efforts in behalf of naturalized American citizens of Italian birth; the Government shows some willingness to respond in certain cases, but must have specific information in each case. Again urges negotiations for a naturalization treaty. | 410 |
| 177 | Nov. 3 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s 81 of Oct. 7; submits facts that may show the present a favorable time negotiating a treaty | 411 | |
| 93 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Reply to his No. 162 of Oct. 14; instructs him to forward copies of all correspondence with the Italian Government relating to naturalized American citizens of Italian origin who are held as subject to Italian military regulations. The Department’s views coincide with Mr. Page’s as to the desirability of a naturalization treaty; in this connection his attention is called to Department’s instruction No. 65 of June 19, 1914. | 412 |
| 221 | Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; incloses copies of all correspondence requested, and also that relating to certain native-born citizens. Reports interviews at the Foreign Office from which he concludes that, in view of new conditions, the present may not be a favorable time for urging treaty negotiations. | 412 |
japan.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 29 | Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan. | 1913. Apr. 25 | Abolition of foreign settlements in Chosen. Transmits original of final protocol. | 434 |
| 21 | Mr. Moore to Mr. Blanchard | July 11 | Same subject. The protocol is acceptable. Commendation of the Consul General at Seoul. | 436 |
| 56 | Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Mar. 26 | Same subject. Incloses notes approving protocol | 437 |
| 57 | Same to same. | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Incloses Foreign Office note saying the ordinances will be put into effect Apr. 1. | 438 |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Same subject. The foreign settlements were abolished on Apr. 1. | 439 | |
| Department of State to Japanese Embassy. | May 9 | Arbitration agreement. Memorandum regarding the termination of the convention of 1908 and the retroactivity of the agreement of 1913. | 425 | |
| May 26 | Same subject. Proclamation of the agreement | 424 | ||
| Mr. Chinda to Mr. Bryan. | June 10 | Protest of Japan against certain land laws of the State of California. Telegram from the Japanese Foreign Office to the Japanese Ambassador, dated June 9, 1914, and delivered to the Secretary of State by the Ambassador, June 10. Japan is not Inclined to continue negotiations for a conventional settlement; prefers to recur to the correspondence interrupted by these negotiations, and therefore now looks for an answer to its note of Aug. 26, 1913. In view of the failure of the negotiations for a convention, the Japanese Government desires to make public the correspondence on the subject. | 426 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chinda. | June 23 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. This Government defers to the wish of the Japanese Government to end the negotiations for a conventional settlement; the Japanese Government should now submit a detailed answer to this Government’s note and aide memoire of July 16, 1913, which it considers substantially unanswered by the communication of Aug. 26, 1913. As the legislation complained of rests upon an economic basis, this Government regrets that Japan lays so much emphasis on racial discrimination. | 427 | |
| Mr. Chinda to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Reply to the Department’s June 23, 1914, and note and aide memoire of July 16, 1913. Reasserts that the California statute is racially discriminatory; denies that it is based on economic considerations; asserts that if so based it would still be discriminatory; regrets that this Government has not yet fundamentally answered the main complaint of Japan that said statute is contrary to the letter and spirit of the existing treaty; reasserts that the diplomatic channel is the only proper one, and that previous to a renewal of negotiations for a treaty the present situation in California should be ameliorated. | 428 |
liberia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 178 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram). | Sept. 22 | Financial affairs. Instructs to forward telegram to the American Minister at Monrovia, asking for report on effect of European war on conditions in Liberia. | 440 |
| Mr. Buckner to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Reports financial condition in Liberia serious; effect of European war. | 440 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Messrs. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Transmits Minister Buckner’s telegram with reference to serious financial conditions in Liberia. Requests suggestions for relief. | 440 | |
| Messrs. Kuhn. Loeb & Co. to Mr. Lansing. | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Under existing conditions, impossible to arrange a loan to Liberia. | 441 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Buckner (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Cable definite information regarding condition American missionaries; also needs of Liberians. | 441 | |
| Mr. Buckner to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Reports on condition of missionaries and immigrants. | 441 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. New York bankers refuse loan. Can anything be done to prevent default in November interest? | 441 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. (telegram). | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Transmits the foregoing and requests assistance for Liberia. | 442 | |
| Kuhn, Loeb & Co. to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Under present conditions not possible to arrange any loan to Liberia. | 442 | |
mexico.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. | |
| Mr Simpich to Mr. Bryan. | 1913. Apr. 5 | Taxation of American citizens. Reports Constitutionalists collecting taxes; possibility of second collection by Federals; Americans helpless. | 730 | |
| 230 | Mr. Bowman to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Reports confusion as to proper authority for collection of mining tax; requests instruction. | 731 |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | Apr. 126 | Same subject. Taxes mentioned in his Apr. 5 should be paid under protest; file protest where possible and secure receipt. | 732 | |
| 201 | Mr. Moore to Mr. Wilson (telegram) | do | Same subject. Quotes the foregoing; instruction to bring the matter before the Foreign Office. | 733 |
| 1935 | 5 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 29 | Same subject. Reports compliance with above instruction. | 733 |
| Mr. Carr to Mr. Bowman | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Reply to his 230. | 733 | |
| 103 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna | May 12 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Instruction to protest to Constitutionalist authorities against compulsory contribution of $2,500 by San Luis Mining Co. of San Dimas. | 758 |
| Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Bryan. | June 12 | Same subject. List of forced loans levied at Zacatecas by Gen Natera. | 759 | |
| 1375 | Mr. Moore to Mr. O’Shaughnessy. | July 21 | Same subject. Forwards report by Consul Bonney of forced loans levied at San Luis Potosi by rebels, with instruction to request adequate protection. | 759 |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Informs him of threatened forced | 761 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher. | Aug. 20 | loans at Parral. Same subject. Instructions in regard to the fore | 761 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | Aug. 22 | Same subject. A $50,000 forced loan demanded by Jesus Carranza of Agujita Mining Co. at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz. | 761 | |
| Mr. E. C. Bryan to Mr. W. J. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Same subject. Offers his services in delivering messages to consul and others at Parral. | 761 | |
| Mr. W. J. Bryan to Mr. E. C. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Thanks for his Aug. 21; requests him to say to Parral military authority that this Government will hold him personally responsible for all injuries to American and other foreigners, and to forward reply and other data. | 762 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 31 | Protection of British interests. Asks that American officials in Mexico inform all foreigners alike when intimation of events likely to affect their safety is received. | 838 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 18 | Forced loans. Reports indications of an impending general demand on foreigners for forced loans in the form of purchase of government bonds. | 762 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | Sept. 24 | Same subject. Instruction to protest against demand outlined in the foregoing. | 762 | |
| Mr. Osborne to Mr. Spring Rice. | Sept. 29 | Protection of British interests. Instructions in the sense indicated by his note of August 31 have been given to American consuls in Mexico. The transport Buford will furnish transportation to any foreigner desiring to leave Mexico. | 839 | |
| 523 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Forced loans. A movement is on foot to raise a loan from the petroleum interests under threat of expropriation. | 762 |
| Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Gen. Buelna demands $8,000 from Rosario Mining Co. at Mazatlan. | 763 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Alger (telegram). | Oct. 8 | Same subject. Instruction to protest informally as to the foregoing. | 763 | |
| 564 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 18 | Protection of British interests. The German Minister asks good offices for release of forty Germans held at Torreon. Other foreigners refused release are seven Englishmen, forty Frenchmen, and a great number of Spaniards and Italians. | 839 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman. | Oct. 19 | Same subject. Asks that steps be taken for release of all foreigners held at Torreon. | 840 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loans. Forced loan expected at Monterey; he and the British Consul will recommend to foreigners not to acquiesce. | 763 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich. | Oct. 23 | Protection of British interests. Say to Carranza it is hoped that orders will be issued for the liberation and protection of all foreigners at Torreon. | 840 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Forced loans. Instruction to send Department details before making recommendation. | 763 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1913. Nov. 17 | Same subject. An American manager of an American company has been ordered to send at once $10,000 to military headquarters. States reasons for opposing such demands: requests instructions. | 763 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Reports other demands. He will protest, on the basis of general consular instructions. | 764 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 19 | Same subject. Huasteca Oil Co. assessed $100,000 by Gen. Aguilar, Tampico. | 764 | |
| The British Embassy to the Department of State. | do | Protection of British interests. Asks to be informed of any steps which this government might contemplate taking which might result in danger to British subjects and other foreigners. | 841 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Nov. 20 | Forced loans. Gen. Aguilar is sending reply to Mr. Miller’s protest against forced loan demanded of Huasteca Co., which has been allowed to resume operations pending conclusion of negotiations. He has advised various companies not to pay. Requests instructions. | 764 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 17 and 18; instruction to make protest, but see Department’s Oct. 24. | 764 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Mexican Petroleum Co. and Huasteca Petroleum Co. have had $100,000 demanded of them by Gen. Aguilar. Bring this to Carranza’s attention and informally request issuance of order to withdraw demand and cease molesting these companies. | 765 | |
| 558 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | Nov. 24 | Political affairs. Outlines purposes of this Government in Mexico. | 443 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Reply to his Nov. 20. Continue to protest. Advise persons compelled to comply with demands to obtain receipts. | 765 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Nov. 22; forwards reply of Carranza’s Foreign Office to his protest. | 765 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 3 | Protection of British interests. Property of Richard Keays, British subject, and that of other foreigners in district of Juarez, Chihuahua, in danger. Asks protection. | 841 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | Dec. 6 | Same subject. Directed to ask protection of property of Richard Keays and other foreigners in Juarez. | 841 | |
| 638 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loans. The Governor of Smaloa has assessed illegal taxes with penalty of confiscation for nonpayment; details. | 766 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Instruction to bring to attention of authorities any illegal procedure in Sinaloa as to taxes. | 766 | |
| 580 | Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 12 | Same subject. The Consul at Mazatian reports reduction of tax mentioned in the foregoing. | 767 |
| Mr. Taylor to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Same subject. Exorbitant tax levied at Guaymas. Requests instructions as to application of the Treaty of 1831. | 767 | ||
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Taylor (telegram). | Dec. 13 | Same subject The Treaty of 1831 not in force; instruction to report discrimination against foreigners. | 767 | |
| 691 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | Dec. 15 | Same subject. Refers to his 638 of Dec. 6 and reports action taken, reduction of taxes and satisfaction of diplomatic corps. | 767 |
| 289 | Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 29 | Protection of Chinese. Chinese merchants in fear of forced loans make formal request for protection of consulate. | 896 |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 3 | Protection of British interests. Directed to request return of cattle of Richard Keays seized by Villa, and ask that he be permitted to pass them out of Mexico. | 841 | |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram received by Prime Minister regarding expulsion of Spaniards and requesting protection. Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs renews request for protection. | 784 | |
| Mr Moore to Mr. Willard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to inform the foreign Office of steps taken to protect Spanish subjects in Mexico. | 785 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to extend protection to Spanish subjects in his district, to make representations to authorities, and to report result of representations. (Mutatis mutandis to Am. Consul at Chihuahua.) | 785 | |
| 986 | Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Jan. 5 | Protection of Chinese. Quotes note from Chinese Legation in Mexico City expressing thanks for protection afforded Chinese during bombardment of Tamnico. | 896 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Investigation is being made of reported maltreatment by Federals at American ranch at Colonia of American named Fisher and others. Believed that Chinese cook will be executed. | 896 | |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports conversation with King of Spain concerning killing of two Spanish subjects and other outrages by revolutionists as well as killing of two Japanese. Energetic measures by Am. Government requested. | 785 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Moore | Jan. 7 | Same subject. Requests intervention of Department to prevent confiscation of the mine “El De sengano,” the property of two Spaniards, two Mexicans, and one American, at Guanaceyi Durango. | 786 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Hamm (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to use good offices to secure protection of the mine “El Desengaño.” (Same to Vice Consul a Nogales.) | 786 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Jan. 8 | Same subject. Instructs him to investigate and re port concerning killing of two Spanish subjects near Chihuahua and action, if any, taken by authorities. | 787 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Willard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to inform the King of contents of Department’s telegram of Jan. 5. Constitutionalist leaders are investigating complaint of mistreatment of Spaniards at Parral. | 768 | |
| Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Asks whether he shall advise American and Chinese merchants to refuse payment in expected attempt to collect forced loans. | 768 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Guyant (telegram). | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Directs urgent protest against any attempt to exact forced loans from foreigners. If exacted, foreigners should pay under protest, making protest matter of record, and secure receipts. | 768 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Federal authorities collect $70,00C (Mex.) from business men and foreign companies at Tuxpam. | 768 | |
| Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Requests interpretation as to meaning of all proper protection to property of foreigners. | 787 | |
| 720 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Says German Minister has called concerning protection of foreigners at Tepic where trouble is anticipated. Suggests war vessel at San Blas. | 884 |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Same subject. Says Navy Department has issued appropriate instructions regarding situation at Tepic | 884 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Carothers (telegram) | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him of threatened confiscation of the mine El Desengano and instructs him to represent to Villa the increasing number of complaints coming to Department from foreign governments with requests for protection. | 787 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Bryan. (telegram). | Jan. 12 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Forced loans made at Acapulco. | 768 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnson (telegram) | do | Protection of Chinese. Directs protest against execution of Chinese cook. | 897 | |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 14 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Legislature of Michoacan has decreed forced loan. Americans ask if they have to comnly. | 769 | |
| 610 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs appropriate representations regarding American interests in Acapulco. | 769 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Alger (telegram). | Do | Protection oi Spanish interests. Refers to his telegram of Jan. 9 and instructs him to extend same protection to other foreigners as to Americans. | 788 | |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs requests cooperation of American Consuls in Mexico with Spanish Secretary of Legation, who is to investigate condition of Spaniards at various places. | 788 | |
| same to same telegram | do | same subject. States Minister for Foreign Affairs is sending Secretary of Legation Cardenas at Habana to El Paso to investigate and render assistance to Spaniards at Chihuahua. Minister for Foreign Affairs desires that Cardenas communicate direct and communicate with American Consuls there. | 788 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 15 | Same subject. Informs him of Secretary of Legation Cardenas’s mission to El Paso and points in Mexico. Directs extension of courtesies and asks information for purpose of directing American consular officers to facilitate mission. | 788 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram). | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Directs formal protest if attempt to impose forced loan is made. If attempt persisted in, payment should be made under protest, protest being made of record, and receipt taken for amounts paid. | 769 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him that appropriate Consuls have been suitably instructed | 789 | |
| Mr. Stadden to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Governor of Colima calls meeting for purpose of demanding money. | 769 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Consul at Progreso reports forced | 770 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Stadden (telegram). | Jan. 21 | loan on Mexicans and foreigners. Same subject. Outlines course to be followed if attempt to force loan is persisted in. | 770 | |
| 618 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Outlines course to be followed by Consul at Progreso if authorities persist in attempt to force loan. | 770 |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Protection of Spanish interests. Minister for Foreign Affairs extends thanks for assistance rendered by consular officers, and asks that certain Spanish families in El Paso be assisted to return to their homes. | 789 | ||
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports concerning murder of Gonzales brothers at Chihuahua. | 789 | |
| 735 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 22 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Many complaints regarding forced loans received. Asks authority to enter formal protest with Mexican de facto government | 770 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Protection of Spanish interests. Full instructions have been given American Consuls in Chihuahua. | 790 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests reports on promised investigation of murder of Spanish subjects. Directs informal urging of investigation, if it has not been | 790 | |
| 622 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | Jan. 24 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Directs that he present formal protest to central administration against imposition of forced loans upon American citizens. | 771 |
| 159 | Mr. Gracey to Mr. Bryan | do | same subject. Makes report on political and financial conditions at Progreso. | 900 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 26 | Kidnapping of Samuel Cantu, a Mexican, on American territory by Mexican officers. Reports that Cantu was enticed to middle of international bridge, seized on American side, dragged across border, and thrown into prison. Reported that he will be shot. Protest made | 900 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrett (telegram). | Jan. 27 | Same subject. If Cantu not already killed inform appropriate authorities this Government demands his immediate return to American side of border. | 900 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him of kidnapping of Cantu and directs that appropriate authorities be informed of demand of this Government that he be returned to American side of border. | 900 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Demand for release of Cantu made. General Quintana replies matter has been referred to his superior from whom orders for release must come suggests demand through Embassy | 901 | |
| 629 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | Jan 28 | Same subject. Informs him of contents of telegram of Jan. 27 from Mr. Garrett, and directs that demand for release be made of appropriate authorities. | 901 |
| 141 | Mr. W. H. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Sir Edward Grey suggests idea that British and other European Governments might be willing to request Huerta to resign, and outlines conditions of resignation. Asks to be informed concerning the President’s feeling in regard to the proposal. | 444 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. W. H. Page (telegram). | Jan. 29 | Same subject. Directs that he remind the British Government of the several earnest efforts already made to bring about change of administration at Mexico City acceptable to Huerta, but rejected by him, and to say that any change would be merely substitution of authority and responsibility of the United States. Outlines President’s position and says restrictions on exportation of arms and ammunition to Mexico will be removed. | 445 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 29 | Protection of German interests. Says German Minister complains of depredations suffered by Germans at Tepic through operations of rebels. Asks that matter be brought to attention of Carranza. | 885 | |
| 632 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Kidnapping of Samuel Cantu. As General Quintana’s reply is now taken as a diplomatic refusal, and as it is believed true intention is to execute Cantu, directs that renewed demand for release be made saying that unless demand is complied with, this Government will find it necessary to consider drastic measures in the premises. | 901 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrett (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs renewed demand for release i of CanM. | 902 | |
| 753 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 30 | Same subject. Reports delivery of demand for release of Cantu. Minister of War has telegraphed to Gen. Quintanantana. | 902 |
| 639 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Shanklin | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Informs him of complaint of Los Institutos Central y Anglo-Mexicano, at Toluca, concerning forced loan and outlines action to be taken. | 772 |
| Mr. Folk to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Jan. 31 | Political affairs. In view of President Wilson’s declaration not to recognize as legal or binding anything done by Huerta it is necessary to fix date when he became dictator. According to record it is Oct. 10, 1913; but the matter is one for determination by the President. | 446 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Folk | do | Same subject. The President regards Oct. 10, 1913, as the date when Huerta became dictator; reasons. | 446 | |
| Mr. Bryan to all Diplomatic Missions (circular telegram). | do | Same subject. Outlines attitude of this Government toward Mexico. | 446 | |
| 756 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hostetter (telegram) | do | Protection of German interests. Quotes telegram of Jan. 29, from Mr. O’Shaughnessy, and directs that it be brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities with view to remedying situation. | 885 |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Kidnapping of Samuel Cantu. Quotes note from Minister for Foreign Affairs saying that orders for release of Cantu have been sent to General Quintana. | 902 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 1 | Same subject. Cantu released and brought to Laredo | 903 | |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Reports that Carranza claims German Minister’s charges are absurd, as life and property of all foreigners is respected if they remain neutral. (Communicated to Mr. O’Shaughnessy Feb. 2, 1914.) | 885 | |
| 235 | Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan | Feb. 2 | Kidnapping of Samuel Cantu. Makes full report in the case. | 903 |
| 182 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guyant | Feb. 3 | Protection of Chinese. Directs protection of lives and property of Chinese in his district. | 897 |
| Proclamation by the President. | do | Political affairs. Revokes Proclamation of Mar. 14, 1912, prohibiting the exportation of arms or munitions of war to Mexico. | 447 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | Feb. 6 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Directs protest to Constitutionalists against forced loan on Almada Sugar Refineries Company. (Same to Nogales and Los Mochis.) | 772 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Instructed to see Villa concerning press report that Spaniards at Torreon will be shown no mercy if they do not leave at once, and to say this Government protests against cruelty to foreigners. | 790 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. In view deep interest manifested by Spanish Government, directs full report concerning murder Gonzalez brothers. | 791 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Reports interview with Villa who renews assurances of protection to all foreigners, including Spaniards. Says Terrazas, jr., will not be released but will not be further molested. | 791 | |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Say Carranza denies press reports regarding treatment of Spaniards by Villa when he gets to Torreon. | 791 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs bringing up of case of Gonzalez brothers when conversing with Villa, and outlines points to be emphasized. | 792 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. States no investigation made in Gonzalez case, but Acting Governor states brothers executed by military order. | 792 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy. | 1914. Feb. 12 | Kidnapping of Samuel Cantu. Encloses copy of dispatch of Feb. 2 from Mr. Garrett and directs that attention of the appropriate authorities be brought to abuses committed by military leaders in Nuevo Laredo with request that action be taken to put stop thereto. Also directs that removal of commander be suggested. | 904 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | Feb. 14 | Protection of German interests. Says German Ambassador has inquired concerning treatment to be expected for German subjects at Torreon, and directs that Villa be asked for proper assurances. | 886 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports interviewing Villa, and say German Ambassador may be assured protection will be given German subjects at Torreon. (Communicated to German Ambassador Feb. 16.) | 886 | |
| 289 | Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan. | Feb. 19 | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes Carranza’s reply concerning protection of Desengano mine. | 793 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Protection of British interests. At request of British Ambassador directs that inquiries be made in regard to William Benton said to have been thrown into jail after discussion with Villa. | 842 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa says Benton not under arrest, but is suspected of being in plot to kill him. Confident Benton is not dead. | 843 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa says that Benton is dead. He accuses Benton of attempt to kill him. | 843 | |
| 204 | Same to same | .Feb. 20 | Same subject. Reports interview with Villa concerning death of Benton. | 843 |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Resolutions adopted at mass meeting demanding investigation of death of Benton. Says that Benton went to Juarez seeking trouble, although warned against making journey, and that after heated discussion and struggle with Villa was placed in guard house. Doubt exists as to after procedure and execution. | 844 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Directs that copy of Benton sentence be forwarded to Department and copy given to press. | 845 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Asks detailed information concerning facts in Benton matter. | 845 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives brief outline of Benton sentence. | 845 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request to Villa that he deliver Benton’s body to his wife not answered. | 846 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that endeavor be made to comply with request of Mrs. Benton that her husband’s body be recovered. | 846 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Encloses original copy of sentence under which Benton was executed. | 846 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. In view of many conflicting reports Department would appreciate signed statement from Villa covering the Benton matter. | 846 | |
| Mr. Stadden to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation of American citizens in Mexico. Reports enactment of law by the Colima Legislature imposing a war tax. Requests instructions. | 734 | |
| The British Embassy to the Department of State. | Feb. 22 | Protection of British interests. Expresses thanks for good offices in the Benton matter, and hopes that a full and impartial inquiry will be made. | 847 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa refuses to deliver Benton’s body, but promises to mark the grave. | 847 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directed to urge upon Villa the necessity of delivering Benton’s body to relatives or friends requesting it, as failure to deliver is being made basis of speculation and bitter criticism. | 847 | |
| Mr. W. H. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. British Government asks permission for British consul to investigate Benton’s death. | 848 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Directed to request that Villa give immediate orders for delivery of body of Benton. | 848 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that he, with witnesses, make endeavor to view body of Benton, but failing in this, to ascertain exact place of burial and statement concerning condition of body at time of burial. | 848 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that Villa sends message declining to deliver Benton’s body. | 849 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Points out importance of disinterment and examination of body of Benton, and directs that this be impressed upon authorities. | 849 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram) | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Directs that unofficial representations be made to Carranza concerning exhumation and delivery of Benton’s body to relatives. | 849 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Feb. 24 | Same subject. New officials now at Juarez and unacquainted with Benton matter. They promise to communicate with Villa. | 850 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa declines to deliver Benton’s body, but is willing that widow and others visit cemetery, where body will be exhumed and then reinterred. | 850 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses gratification on receipt of assurances that visit to cemetery and exhumation of Benton’s body will be permitted, and directs that Villa be asked to permit two Americans and two British subjects to accompany widow, to whom body should be delivered. | 850 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. British Government has directed British Consul at Galveston to make investigation concerning death of Benton and disappearance of two other Englishmen. Asks assistance of American consular officers. | 851 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Stadden (telegram). | do | Taxation. Make formal protest against imposition of war tax on American citizens. | 734 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese. Quotes telegram from Cananea concerning manifestations against foreigners, particularly Chinese. | 897 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs influence be exerted to prevent hostile action against Chinese or other foreigners, and that asylum be extended when lives in danger. Further directs that they be conducted to American side and cared for if necessary. | 898 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Protection of Spanish interests. Directs renewal of effects to have investigation of Gonzalez case. | 793 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Protection of British interests. Quotes telegram sent to Mr. Carothers regarding representations to be made to Villa in the Benton matter. | 852 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives substance of a statement said to have been made by Villa concerning execution of Benton. | 852 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Carranza dissatisfied that communications concerning Benton are being addressed to Villa instead of to him. | 853 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Telegram from Villa states that he declines to deliver Benton’s body, but is disposed to permit a representative of this Government and one of the British Government together with the family of Benton to view body at Chihuahua. | 853 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of copy of Benton Court Martial proceedings and comments thereon. Encloses clipping containing report of Sir Edward Grey’s statement in the House of Commons. | 854 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports receipt of reply from Villa, who again declines to deliver body to widow or relatives. Villa offers special train to bring interested parties to Chihuanua from Juarez | 854 | |
| Mr. Stadden to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Quotes correspondence with the Governor of Colima re war tax. | 734 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese. Reports situation at Cananea temporarily relieved, but attitude local authorities toward Chinese does not warrant dependence on promises of protection should situation grow critical. | 898 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Lewis (telegram). | Feb. 27 | Forced loan imposed on American citizens. Requests information concerning report that Carranza demanded forced loan from Americans at Mochis, naming deportation as alternative. | 772 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Protection of British interests. Directs that he arrange for special train offered by Villa, and to impress upon him importance of giving full protection to members of party going to view Benton’s body. | 855 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that Carranza be informed concerning Department’s procedure in addressing Villa in Benton case prior to addressing him. Asks Carranza’s approval of plans to view Benton’s body | 855 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Sir Edward Grey states that information so far received raises presumption of guilt of Villa in Benton case, and that should guilt be established steps will be taken to secure justice at earliest possible opportunity. | 856 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Feb. 28 | Same subject. Reports receipt of communication from Carranza, who states that representations in Benton case should be addressed to him directly by a representative of the British Government, and that all foreign governments or their representatives should address communications on matters of international character to him. | 856 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Says Spanish Ambassador informs Department Descugano mine confiscated despite Villa’s assurances. | 793 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Protection of British interests. Says that commission to view body of Benton is assembled at El Paso, but permission to proceed is being withheld pending authorization from Carranza. | 857 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Carranza directs Villa that further investigations in Benton case cease for the present, and that he refrain from further discussion of the matter. | 858 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that he await further instructions before doing anything further in regard to the examination of Benton’s body, and that he show this instruction to Edwards, Cobb, and Carothers. | 858 | |
| 386 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Acknowledges dispatch 289, discusses
question of presentation of claims, and expresses hope that American
consular officers will continue to be permitted to use good offices in
behalf of other foreigners in territory under control of Carranza. (This instruction was communicated to the American Embassies at London and Mexico City, to American consuls at Ciudad-Juarez and Chihuahua, and to Mr. Carothers.) |
794 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Forced loan imposed on American citizens. Directs protest against forced loan requested of Oil Fields of Mexico Company. | 773 | |
| The British Embassy to the Department of State. | Mar. 3 | Protection of British interests. Outlines Sir Edward Grey’s opinion of the situation in the Benton case. | 858 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Reports arrival of committee appointed by Carranza to investigate Benton case and to determine whether disinterment of body is necessary. | 859 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loan imposed on American citizens. Governor of Tampico says Government does not wish to assess forced loan on foreigners. | 773 | |
| Mr. Lewis to Mr. Bryan(telegram). | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Unable to obtain confirmation of statement that Carranza demanded loan. | 773 | |
| Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Taxation. Constitutionalists are collecting taxes from American citizens which had already been paid to Fedeials. | 735 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Alger (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Same subject. Report names of Americans from whom Constitutionalists are again collecting taxes. | 735 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of British interests. Quotes long statement from Carranza setting forth his views as to the manner in which representations on behalf of Americans and other foreigners should be made. | 859 | |
| Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 12 | Taxation. Understands that all mining companies are called on to pay taxes again. | 735 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Alger (telegram). | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Do Americans desire to have protest made against double tax? | 735 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | Do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Directed to protest against imposition of war levy on Almada Sugar Refineries Company. | 773 | |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Says Almada Sugar Refineries was sold on option to American Company which did not comply with conditions and was returned to Almada. | 774 | |
| Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do | Taxation. All Americans desire representations against double tax. | 736 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Certain Foreign Diplomatic Missions. | Do | Protection of British interests. Incloses copy of communication from Carranza as quoted in Mr. Simpich’s telegram of Mar. 11. (Sent to Embassies of Germany, France, Japan, Great Britain, Spain, and Austria-Hungary.) | 860 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | Mar. 16 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of the 14th instant regarding representations to Carranza; comments thereon, and asks that he be given timely notice should this Government acquiesce in the new practice demanded by Carranza. Says failure to deliver Benton’s body or to secure inquiry as to cause of death affects security of foreigners in Mexico. | 860 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | 1914. Mar. 16 | Taxation. Informs him of report of double taxation at Mazatlan and instructs to protest to appropriate authorities. | 736 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports reply of Military Governor to note urging investigation of murder of Gonzalez brothers. | 795 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | Mar. 17 | Same subject. Directs that matter of murder of Gonzalez brothers be taken up with Carranza on first suitable occasion. | 796 | |
| 637 | Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. General Carranza has promised to investigate the matter of double taxation. | 736 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | Mar. 18 | Protection of British interests. Acknowledges note of the 16th; informs him of sending of telegram of this date to Mr. Carothers; states that he will be informed of developments concerning question of making representations to Carranza, and expresses appreciation of good offices of British consular officers in behalf of Americans in various parts of the world. | 861 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs use of influence with Villa to prevent improper acts or failure to protect British subjects or other foreigners in Northern Mexico. | 862 | |
| Mr. Stadden to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 19 | Taxation. Government persists in collecting taxes again. Americans request advice. | 736 | |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Confirms statement that sugar refineries were returned to original owners, the Almadas. | 774 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Stadden (telegram). | Mar. 23 | Taxation. Advise Americans to pay tax under protest. | 737 | |
| 333 | Mr. Hamm to Mr. Bryan. | Mar. 24 | Same subject. Reports that Constitutionalists are refusing to receive taxes due unless former quotas which were paid to the Federal Government are paid again. | 737 |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 2 | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Reports arrest of Consular Agent Powers at Parral on charge passing counterfeit money. Says charge ridiculous and arrest outrage, and hopes Department will make it clear that arrest of officials on trivial charges will not be tolerated. | 657 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 3 | Protection of Spanish interests. Says note of Feb. 19, was communicated to the Spanish Government, which expresses thanks and cherishes hope that a thorough investigation of facts be made by Constitutionalist authorities. | 796 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Same subject. Directs representations be made to Carranza against reported order to Villa for deportation of 600 Spaniards from Torreon. | 796 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram—extract). | do | Same subject. Reports concerning expulsion of Spaniards. | 797 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Gives resume of telegram of Apr. 6 from Mr. Carothers. | 797 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports interview with Carranza | 798 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs representations be made to Carranza with view to obtaining suspension of deportation order. | 798 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Directed to bring to attention of Carranza this Department’s views concerning arrest of Consular Agent at Parral and suggest advisability of submitting to this Government for investigation questions involving alleged infraction of laws by consular officers. Also asks Carranza be requested to describe flat money which is acceptable. | 657 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza promises immediate attention to matter regarding arrest of Consular Agent at Parral. | 658 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Waters-Pierce Refinery under fire of opposing forces and fearing losses asks protection. Warehouses of Agencia Commercial, German, burned. Situation as to foreign property serious. | 668 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | Apr. 8 | Protection of Spanish interests. Gives resume of Mr. Carother’s telegram of Apr. 7. | 799 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports arrival of 700 Spaniards at Juarez, and requests instructions concerning assistance to be rendered. | 799 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers. | do | Same subject. Says Red Cross will doubtless be able to extend some assistance. | 799 | |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan, (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says Minister for Foreign Affairs sends personal note urging protection of Spaniards in part of Mexico controlled by Villa and Carranza. | 800 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing | 1914. Apr. 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Apr. 8, and protests against accusation that Spaniards took part in internal politics of Mexico. | 800 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports concerning Carranza’s attitude, representations to be made regarding foreigners, other than Americans. | 801 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | same subject. Directed to ascertain authenticity of report that Carranza will not molest property of Spaniards expelled from Torreon. | 801 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says Carranza undoubtedly gave statement to press. | 802 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miner (telegram). | do. | Protection of American interests. Aamiral in command of Gulf Fleet will be directed to confer with him with view to having leaders of contending forces conduct operations with least danger to foreign property. | 668 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram of this date to Mr. Miller and directs that it be presented to appropriate authorities. | 669 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram of this date to Mr. Miller and directs that it be unofficially presented to Carranza. | 669 | |
| 296 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hostetter | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Incloses letter from which it appears that Alamada Sugar Refineries are controlled by American interests, and directs renewed protest against imposition of loan. | 774 |
| Admiral Mayo to General Zarogoza. | do | Political affairs. Protests against arrest of officer and men of Dolphin and demands written disavowal of and apology for that act, and that American flag be saluted. | 448 | |
| Mr. Bryan to the President | Apr. 10 | Political affairs. Quotes dispatch from Admiral Mayo reporting arrest and subsequent release of officer and men of the Dolphin. Requests instructions. | 449 | |
| Admiral Fletcher to Mr. Daniels. | do | Same subject. He has informed the Embassy of Mayo’s message regarding arrest of boat’s crew. | 449 | |
| 841 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports receipt of a note from the Foreign Office giving Mexican view of the arrest and request for withdrawal of ultimatum. Outlines written statement received from Huerta. | 449 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President directs that he present to Foreign Office the extreme seriousness of the situation. | 450 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Daniels | do | Protection of American interests. Incloses copy of telegram of the 9th instant to Mr. Miller and requests that appropriate instructions be given the Admiral in command of the Gulf Fleet. | 669 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | do | Protection of Spanish interests, informs me of receipt of telegram of Apr. 9, from Mr Carothers. | 802 | |
| Mr. Hamm to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports arrival at Torreon and says protection of all foreign property except that of Spaniards. | 802 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard. | do | Same subject. Directs that he inform Spanish Government that everything within powers of this Government is being done for protection of Spanish property. | 803 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Directs that he ascertain who have been Carranza’s advisers regarding interests of foreigners. Expresses hope that its instructions of Mar. 2 outlining its position may be given serious study by Constitutionalists. | 803 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that he endeavor to obtain definite expression from Carranza concerning abandoned Spanish property. | 803 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Says he has assurances that Carranza will accept representations in interest of foreigners not Americans upon statements that they are made at request of foreign government. | 804 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Answers telegram of this date, and says that he will go to Chihuahua accompanied by Pesquiere. | 804 | |
| 842 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Asks whether written promise received from Huerta will be satisfactory. | 450 |
| Admiral Fletcher to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes report from Admiral Mayo saying General Zaragoza has sent letter expressing regret for arrest of boat’s crew. | 451 | |
| do | Same subject. Detailed report relating to the arrest. | 451 | ||
| 741 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 11 | Same subject. Admiral Mayo’s ultimatum approved by the President. Huerta’s statement does not fully meet demand. | 452 |
| 844 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Reports delay in receipt of Department’s telegram of Apr. 11, caused by censor. Has suggested to the Sub-secretary of Foreign Affairs that he see the President and impress upon him necessity for quick action in acceding to demands of Admiral Mayo. | 453 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Telegram 141 of Apr. 11 reported stopped by censor and delivery refused. Investigate and demand message. | 453 | |
| 845 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Cable censorship instituted last evening; delay in delivery of message due to ignorance of censor. | 453 |
| 847 | Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports interview with Sub-secretary for Foreign Affairs and quotes note refusing to accede to demands of the United States. | 454 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Same subject. Reports arrest and subsequent re1ease of mail orderly from the Minnesota. Will investigate and report. | 455 | ||
| Admiral Fletcher to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | Do. | Same subject. Quotes report from Admiral Mayo saying that noncompliance with demands is expected; instructions desired. | 456 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram from the Embassy saying that the Mexican Government refuses to accede to the demands of Admiral Mayo. | 456 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Admiral Fletcher (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Action will not be decided until arrival of President. Direct Mayo not to press salute until ordered. | 456 | |
| 743 | Mr. Bryan 16 Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram) | do | Same subject. Refers to his Apr. 12; answer will be sent after President arrives tomorrow. | 456 |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan | Do | Protection of Spanish interests. Refers to Department’s Mar. 2; reports concerning Carranza’s attitude with regard to representations on behalf of foreigners. | 804 | |
| 849 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 13 | Protection of German interests. Says German Minister has informed him that German subject named Radke has been kidnapped by rebel forces near Guaymas, and asks that President be requested to impress upon rebel authorities that Germans be protected same as other foreigners. | 886 |
| Admiral Blue to Admiral Fletcher (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Directs that Admiral Mayo report concerning statement of Huerta that martial law existed at Tampico and that marines landed without permission. Asks if ships understood conditions, and whether they had proper notification. | 456 | |
| Admiral Fiske to Mr. Daniels. | do | Same subject. Comments at length on communication from Mexican Sub-secretary of State. | 457 | |
| 747 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Statements made in Huerta’s reply are being investigated; it is hoped he will reconsider position taken. | 458 |
| Admiral Fletcher to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Same subject. Admiral Mayo says that there was no intimation of existence of martial law or of objection to boat taking supplies. | 458 | |
| 748 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Secretary of the Navy has advised Flag Officer at Hampton Roads to proceed to Tampico with all available ships, including ten which are named. | 459 |
| 744 | Same to same (telegram). | Do | Same subject. While appreciating the conciliatory attitude of General Huerta, it is thought that he does not realize serious character of present situation and the very serious consequences which it may involve. Reviews position of United States. The President regards this as a most serious matter, and directs that he inform Huerta that the President expects prompt acceptance of terms. | 459 |
| 854 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports in detail interview with Huerta. | 460 |
| 855 | Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Huerta has placed Tampico incident before Senate in executive session and has asked for special authority to deal with question. | 461 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Directs that Carranza be requested to release Radke, and that Constitutionalists give protection to German subjects. (Communicated to Mr. O’Shaughnessy Apr. 14, also to American Consul at Hermosillo.) | 886 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram from Mr. Fabela accepting procedure for making representations on behalf of foreigners, not Americans. | 806 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 14 | Same subject. Villa has directed that no Spanish property be touched until he so orders. | 806 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan(telegram) | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Reports concerning Carranza attitude in case of Spaniards. | 806 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Reports that Constitutionalist authorities say they can not accept American mediation in Radke case, as there is German consular officer at Chihuahua through whom representations should be made. | 887 | |
| 2208 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr Bryan. | do | Political affairs. Incloses note from Minister for Foreign Affairs referred to in his 841 of Apr. 10. | 461 |
| 2207 | do | Same subject. Incloses note from Foreign Office referred to in his 842 of Apr. 11. It expresses the hope that the Tampico incident may be considered closed. | 462 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Certain Diplomatic Officers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes for information of Government to which accredited, telegram No. 744 of Apr. 14, 10 p.m., to Charge O’Shaughnessy. | 463 | |
| 856 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports interview with Huerta, who now suggests simultaneous salutes. If this not agreeable, Huerta thinks matter should go to The Hague. | 463 |
| Admiral Fletcher to Mr Daniels (telegram). | do | Same subject. Admiral Mayo says that boats daily used regular landing during attack on Tampico, and that no notice that hostilities existed or that landings were forbidden | 464 | |
| 752 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | Apr. 16 | Same subject. The President is gratified that Huerta is disposed to bring incident to close by complying with Mayo’s demand, which shows salute will be returned. | 465 |
| Admiral Fletcher to Mr Daniels (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports concerning detention and release of mail orderly from the Minnesota; the incident is without significance. | 465 | |
| 858 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports further discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs concerning simultaneous salutes. Outlines procedure proposed. Requests instructions. | 465 |
| 754 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaugh nessy (telegram). | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Simultaneous salute proposed by Huerta can not be accepted. Salute, however, will be returned in accordance with international practice. | 466 |
| Mr. Bryan to Certain American Diplomatic Mission (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes for information of Government to which accredited, telegram No. 754 of Apr. 17, to Chargé O’Shaughnessy. | 467 | |
| 860 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports presentation to Minister for Foreign Affairs of Department’s telegram No. 754 of Apr. 17, which he will bring up in Cabinet. Quotes statement given him later by the Minister indicating Huerta’s refusal to accede to demands. Requests instructions. | 467 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bernstorff. | do | Protection of German interests. Gives paraphrase of telegram of Apr. 15 from Mr. Letcher and calls attention to note of this date to him concerning representations to Carranza in behalf of all foreigners. | 887 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bernstorff | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him concerning representations to Carranza by foreign governments. (Same to French, British, and Spanish Embassies.) | 807 | |
| 862 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Political affairs. Minister for Foreign Affairs speaks of appealing to Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo as solution of Tampico incident. | 468 |
| 757 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses President’s disappointment at Huerta’s attitude regarding simultaneous salute, and announces his intention to lay matter before Congress unless Huerta complies with Mayo’s demand before 6 p.m. Apr. 19. Instruction to notify representatives of foreign governments and American consuls. | 468 |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American Diplomatic Missions (telegram-circular). | do | Same subject. Quotes statement issued at the White House to the effect that as Huerta insists on doing something less than demanded, the President has determined, if Huerta has not yielded by the 19th, to take matter to Congress on 20th. | 469 | |
| 865 | Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s telegram No. 757 of Apr. 18, presented to Minister for Foreign Affairs, who asks Mr. O’Shaughnessy if he would sign protocol stating that salute would be returned. Agreed to sign and asks if approved. | 469 |
| 867 | same to same (telegram) | do | same subject. Quotes protocol submitted by Minister for Foreign Affairs and requests instructions. | 469 |
| 760 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 19 | Same subject. President out of town and can not be reached until to-morrow. Points out objections to signing protocol. | 470 |
| 76S | Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. President approves Departments No. 760 concerning protocol; no concession of any kind is to be made; Huerta’s acceptance should be unconditional; details can be arranged directly with Mayo. No further negotiations necessary. The President expects Huerta to accept at once. | 471 |
| 868 | The Mexican Embassy to the Department of State. | do | Same subject. Huerta will not insist on simultaneous salute, but would be satisfied with a reciprocal salute. | 471 |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. General Huerta continues to refuse unconditional salute. | 472 | |
| 869 | Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. A foreign office note verbale states that Mexican Government is not disposed to accede to unconditional demand of this Government but is disposed to act according to the terms of the protocol already submitted. He has informed the Minister that so far as the Embassy is concerned the matter is closed. | 473 |
| 870 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Department’s telegram No. 757 o Apr. 18 communicated verbally to foreign representatives. Suggests that Department communicate with consuls. Quotes note verbale mentioned in his telegram 569 of this date. | 473 |
| 347 | Mr. Hamm to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports interview with Gen. Villa showing his uncompromising attitude toward Spanish interests. | 807 |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan. (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Incloses note from Mr. Fabela concerning arrest of Consular Agent at Parral and two other Americans on charge of counterfeiting. Expresses views. | 658 | |
| Mr. Bryan, to all American consulates in Mexico (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Protection of American interests. As Huerta has refused to salute American flag as demanded the President will lay matter before Congress. Americans and other foreigners should be notified of contemplated action, and the former reminded of the President’s advice to withdraw from Mexico until order is restored. | 670 | |
| Mr. Lespinasse to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans are being advised to leave. Asks whether destitute Americans should be provided with passage. | 670 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American diplomatic missions (telegram). | do | Political affairs. In view of Huerta’s refusal to comply with demand of Admiral Mayo, the President will lay matter before Congress. | 474 | |
| The President to Congress. | Do | Same subject. Discusses Tampico incident; requests approval of such use of armed forces as to obtain the fullest recognition of the rights of the United States | 474 | |
| 766 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. The House has passed resolution supporting the President’s position. Precautions for safety of Americans and other foreigners should be taken. | 476 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Hamburg-American steamer Ypiranga to arrive to-morrow with munitions of war. Trains ready to transport it. General in command will leave to-morrow with soldiers and all rolling stock, and will tear up tracks. | 477 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Direction to confer with Admiral Fletcher who has been instructed to take custom house and prevent delivery of arms and ammunition. | 477 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Shanklin (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that Americans in need be furnished aid,and that all be urged to leave Mexico. | 477 | |
| 767 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to impress upon Foreign Minister necessity of keeping road to Vera Cruz open for protection of foreigners desiring to leave. | 478 |
| 768 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. Direction to join Admiral Fletcher in vigorous protest should attempt be made to tear up tracks. | 478 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to inform Huerta of the hope of this Government that information that his forces contemplate destruction of railroad to Vera Cruz is not true. This Government might feel it its duty to take means to prevent interruption of railroad communication to coast. | 478 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | same subject. Marines and blue jackets have taken possession of Vera Cruz; four killed, twenty wounded. Steamer Ypiranga stopped by Admiral Fletcher. Train from Mexico City did not arrive. | 479 | |
| 134 | Mr. Terreros to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Apr. 21 | Same subject. Quotes telegram from Huerta saying, We are fighting at Vera Cruz against the unlawful landing of American marines” | 479 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Captain of Ypiranga has placed himself subject to orders of Admiral Fletcher. American forces firing only when fired at. Admiral Badger with heavy force due. All business suspended. | 480 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that position of the President be made clear to Carranza: Resolution of Congress sought not for purpose of making war but as declaration justifying use of armed forces. President makes distinction between Huerta and his followers and the rest of the Mexican people. Taking of customhouse made necessary by attitude of Huerta. | 480 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 22 | Severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico. He has been handed his passports and is leaving for Vera Cruz. Has intrusted the American Embassy to the British Legation. Is notifying consular officers to withdraw from Mexico. | 636 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests instructions as to consular | 636 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Our ships now shelling Vera Cruz. Additional forces landed from battleships. Admiral Fletcher issues proclamation requesting cooperation local authorities to reestablish order | 480 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes Admiral Fletcher’s proclamation, copy of which has been given the Alcalde. | 481 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. American forces, under guns of war vessels, advance to take entire city. | 481 | |
| Mr. Bryan to diplomatic representatives of certain foreign countries. | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of President’s address to Congress made on Apr. 20. | 482 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject and tenor | 482 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American diplomatic missions (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes Senate resolution, which has, been accepted by the House. | 482 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes Carranza’s reply to Department’s telegram of Apr. 21. | 483 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza asks that the President be approached with a view to avoiding armed conflict. | 484 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | same subject. Has been given passports and leaves by special train on 24th accompanied by Huerta’s son, who goes as a guaranty of safety. Consuls are being notified to withdraw. | 484 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | do | Same subject. Carranza asks if President will consider receiving from him a High Commissioner duly authorized to treat upon state of affairs, or if not convenient to receive Commissioner personally, each to appoint a High Commissioner for the purpose named. | 485 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Lespinasse (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Directed to provide needy Americans with passage. | 670 | |
| Mr. Bryan to all American Consuls in Mexico (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to urge all Americans to leave Mexico as soon as possible. | 671 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks whether Department can reach isolated Americans in certain districts. | 671 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnson (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Same subject and purport | 671 | |
| Mr. Ulmer to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests instructions concerning eighty-five Americans at Torreon, Velardena, and | 672 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directed to endeavor to communicate with certain Americans at Frontera and other places for purpose of having them leave Mexico. | 672 | |
| Mr. Hamm to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Federal authorities refuse code messages. No messages received. One hundred twenty Americans in his District; sixty at Torreon; thirty at Durango, and thirty scattered. About one-half will leave. | 672 | |
| 268 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher. | do | Taxation. Incloses No. 333 from Consul Hamm and instructs to ask General Carranza to issue orders against the collection of double taxes. | 738 |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Reports interview with Villa, during which Carranza’s attitude was discussed at length. | 485 | |
| 772 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. The Department is arranging to turn over the Embassy to the representative of another nation. Instruct consular officers to leave when necessary for safety. | 636 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. O’Shaughnessy (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 23 | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of Apr. 22 and explains that before its receipt arrangements had been made to turn over to the Brazilian Legation the archives, etc:, of the American Embassy. Instructs him to act accordingly. Informs him of arrangements to turn over certain consulates to the Brazilian, British, and French consuls respectively. | 637 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Da Gama. | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Quotes substance of telegram of Apr. 23 to Mr. O’Shaughnessy. Informs him that the British Ambassador has made the necessary explanations to the British Minister in Mexico as to transfer of American interests to the Brazilian Legation. Incloses instructions for the Brazilian Minister. Thanks him for his and his Government’s courtesy. | 637 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain consular officers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructions in regard to leaving their posts and transfer of American interests to i French consular officers. | 638 | |
| Same to same. | do | Same subject and tenor | 638 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject and tenor | 638 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject and tenor | 639 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Instructions in regard to leaving their posts. | 639 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Directed to express to Carranza appreciation by the President of friendly spirit exhibited in suggestion concerning High Commissioners, but the President can not act in view of Carranza’s recent statement. Suggests another statement to effect that no assistance will be given Huerta. | 486 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa may be informed that action by the United States on that part of the border which is controlled on the Mexican side by Constitutionalists will be governed by the attitude of Carranza and Villa and their associates. This Government desires most friendly relationships, and hopes to be assured that Carranza does not mean real hostility. | 486 | |
| Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Chilean Minister for Foreign Affairs has instructed the Chilean Minister at Washington to act with Brazilian and Argentine colleagues in extending good offices. | 487 | |
| Mr. Hamm to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese. Chinese desire to leave. Asks if temporary asylum in United States will be granted, and whether Chinese Legation will reimburse for transportation expenses. | 898 | |
| Mr. Manna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Reports tearing down of flags; search of consulate; his own arrest and imprisonment by Federalist forces, and subsequent release by Constitutionalists. | 659 | |
| do | Protection of American interests. Act of Congress appropriating $500,000 for transportation of Americans in Mexico to their homes in the United States. | 673 | ||
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Ulmer (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directed to confer with Mr. Carothers and to take such steps as may be necessary to get Americans out of Mexico. | 673 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hamm (telegram). | do | Same subject. Advise all Americans to leave at once. | 673 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Informed that several Americans taken from train near Tierra Blanca and taken to Cordoba or Orizaba where it is believed they were shot. Other Americans and a British subject taken to same place and may be executed. Admirals Fletcher and Badger informed. | 673 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. Paraphrases telegram of this date from Consul Canada, as list of persons held includes a British subject. Suggests that in speaking for his Government he will impress on General Huerta importance of protecting all noncombatants. | 674 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. British Ambassador offers to instruct British Minister in Mexico to make representations in behalf of all foreigners. Information should be furnished British Admiral at Vera Cruz who will seek solution each case. | 674 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Not feasible to send war ship to Frontera and other places owing possibility incitement Mexicans against Americans. Suggest steamer be chartered to care for refugees. | 674 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 24 | Same subject. Directed to secure suitable vessel and send immediately to Frontera, Carmen, Campeohe, and Proeresso. | 675 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports details concerning conditions at Mexico City. | 675 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that his telegram of this date be repeated to Brazilian Minister for purpose of having report investigated and if found true to make vigorous protest to Huerta requesting protection of all noncombatants. | 676 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | same subject. Wires to Mexico City cut and instruction of this date can not be carried out. Says information now indicates that additional number Americans held at, Cordoba. | 676 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans arrive from Nacozari. Cananea Copper Company closes mine. Train held to bring out remaining Americans | 676 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr Bryan. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges note of this date and says that matter has been brought to the knowledge of the British authorities in Mexico. | 677 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Protection of Chinese. Chinese Government seeks information concerning protection of Chinese subjects in Mexico. | 899 | |
| Mr. Johnson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Col. Ricey, of Carranza’s staff, delivers note from Carranza saying that in event of war his troops would not fight Americans but would evacuate city; offers escort to Mr. Johnson should he desire to leave; Carranza’s troops will not join Huerta. | 487 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits, for the information of the President, statement by Villa concerning relations between the United States and Mexico. | 488 | |
| Messrs. da Gama, Naon, and Mujica to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. The plenipotentiaries of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile tender their good offices as mediators for the peaceful and friendly settlement of the conflict between the United States and Mexico. | 488 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. da Gama, Nadn, and Mujica | do | Same subject. Accepts their tender of good offices as mediators. | 489 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports arrival at Vera Cruz, and quotes note from Foreign Office breaking off relations with his reply thereto. | 490 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain consular officers (telegram). | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Instructions in regard to leaving their posts and transfer of American interests to British consular officers. | 639 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes fourth telegram of Apr. 24 | 640 | |
| Mr. Da Gama to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Acknowledges with thanks his note of Apr. 24. | 640 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 26 | Same subject. Transmits notes to and from the British Minister in regard to transfer of American interests to the British Legation. | 640 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain consular officers (telegram V | do | Same subject. Instructions in regard to returning to their posts. | 642 | |
| Mr. Bryan to American diplomatic missions (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Quotes note of mediators and reply thereto, for communication to Foreign Office. | 491 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Practically all Americans out at Tampico. Oil interests abandoned. Other foreign property safe | 677 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Brazilian Minister says Foreign Minister gives assurances no Americans killed or imprisoned except one at Aguascalientes. He gives assurances of full protection Americans and other foreigners. | 677 | |
| Mr. O’Shaughnessy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. British Minister effects transit of Americans from Mexico to Vera Cruz. British cruiser takes 1241 American refugees at Tampico. Minister has done utmost for Americans. | 678 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Regrets arrest and indignities suffered. Question of redress will have due consideration. | 660 | |
| Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Argentina has been informed that Huerta will accept mediation. | 491 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. American flag raised over port of Vera Cruz with impressive ceremony. | 491 | |
| same to same (telegram). | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Quotes communication from Admiral Craddock, British Navy, proposing, in consequence of possible difficulties of communicating with Brazilian Minister in Mexico, to do all in his power to assist. | 492 | |
| Mr. W. H. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 28 | Same subject. Mexican Ambassador in London sent to British Foreign Office unofficial request for mediation. | 492 | |
| Messrs. da Gama, Naón, and Mujica to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Huerta has accepted tender of good offices. Same tender made to Constitutionalist forces. Understood that it is proper to suspend hostilities and military movements of both sides | 492 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | do | Same subject. Concerning suspension of hostilities the President says that war has not been declared; that Vera Cruz is occupied to enforce redress for specific indignity; further action of United States depends upon attitude and action of Huerta. Armistice not necessary. | 493 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Instructions in regard to assuming charge of American interests. | 642 | |
| The British Embassy to the Department of State. | do | same subject. The British Foreign Office has instructed certain British consuls in Mexico to take charge of American interests in the absence of French consular officers. | 642 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Despite assurances of Minister for Foreign Affairs information has been received that Americans are detained at Cordoba and other places. Brazilian Minister again asked to make representations with view to securing permission for Americans to go to place of safety. | 678 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note from General Maas saying foreigners will be permitted to leave Republic at will. | 678 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note from British Minister saying Minister for Foreign Affairs with agreement of Minister of War has cabled orders for release of persons stated to be held at Cordoba. | 679 | |
| 331 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. Has directed American Ambassador at London to inform British Government of this Government’s gratitude for and appreciation of conduct of British officers toward American refugees at Tampico and Puerto Mexico. | 679 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Proposition for the neutralization of oil producing zone between Tampico and the Tuxpam River and west of Tampico. Asks to obtain agreement of the Constitutionalist authorities. | 690 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Herrick (telegram) | Apr. 29 | Same subject. Advises him of proposition to neutralize oil zones in Mexico. | 692 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. Is gratified to learn that the British Government is making representations to the authorities at Mexico City. | 692 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports entrance of Constitutionalist Army into Monterey and representations made to some of the generals in behalf of Spaniards. All foreigners are being well treated. It is reported that Vice Consul Silliman at Saitillo had been held a prisoner by Federals, and that several Americans had been arrested. Rumor that Consulate at San Luis Potosi was burned is without confirmation. | 808 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Asks name of American mentioned in his telegram of the 27th, and directs that all possible be done to prevent summary action pending representations. | 679 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs da Gama, Naón, and Mujica. | do | Political affairs. Notice of General Huerta’s acceptance of mediation is received with satisfaction. | 493 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American diplomatic missions (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Mediators inform Department that Huerta and Carranza accept principle of mediation, which enables mediators to deal with entire Mexican situation. | 494 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | do | Same subject. Carranza changes attitude and now is in accord with Villa on policy toward United States | 494 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 30 | Same subject. The port of Vera Cruz formally turned over to army by navy to-day. | 494 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. Convey thanks to Admiral Craddock for message, and say any assistance of the kind indicated will be appreciated. | 494 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese. Requests information concerning report that restrictions against Chinese and Japanese have been modified. | 899 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of oil interests. Quotes instruction sent to the British Minister at Mexico City. | 693 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Apr. 30 | Protection of American interests. Information received that fifteen hundred Americans desire to leave Mexico City for Vera Cruz but are prevented by discontinuance of trains. Asks that matter be taken up. | 679 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs steps be taken for protection of Americans in Saltillo. | 680 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Reports correspondence with the British Foreign Office, the British Minister, and the Mexican Foreign Office in regard to transfer of America interests to the Brazilian Legation. | 643 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses the Department’s pleasure in his assumption of charge of American interests. Instructions. | 644 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | May 1 | Same subject. Refers to his own letter of Apr. 30 and reports that the British Foreign Office has instructed the British Minister to turn over American interests to the Brazilian Minister. These instructions have been complied with. The British Minister will be glad to lend the Brazilian Minister any assistance in his power. | 644 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Directs communication with Brazilian Legation for purpose of urging immediate representations on behalf of A. B. Emery, American citizen, who it is said will be shot if $200,000 ransom is not paid. | 680 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram) | do | Same subject. Directs representations to Carranza in behalf of A. B. Emery. | 680 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese. Conditions improved and Chinese not believed in danger. Everything possible will be done for protection of Chinese and question of asylum in United States is being discussed with Chinese Legation. | 899 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Consult with the American Naval officer in command at Vera Cruz and the British Consul at Tampico as to the most effective way to induce the local contending forces to accept the proposed neutralization of the oil zones. | 693 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. The American representations did not include the clause “those in control of cities would be relied on not to molest oil operations or property.” This had better be done independently of the oil zones. | 694 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Agrees to the suggestion to treat the question of the control of the cities independently to that of the oil wells. | 694 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram from General Carranza stating that he has given orders to protect the oil zones and that the neutralization of the oil zones is not necessary. | 695 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Daniels. | May 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of telegram from Mr. Carothers of May 1, and requests that it be telegraphed to Admiral Fletcher | 695 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject, incloses copy of telegram from Mr. Carothers of May 1, 1914. | 695 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. The British Minister at Mexico City reports that he is doing all he can to persuade Huerta to give the necessary order to enable oil operators to return to the oil fields. | 696 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests, asks that appropriate authorities be urged to provide facilities for 1,500 Americans at Mexico City to leave. | 681 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza has telegraphed orders for liberation of Emery. Constitutionalist authorities express doubt that he is held by their forces. | 681 | |
| Messrs. da Gama, Naón and Mujica to Mr. Bryan. | do | Political affairs. As tender of good offices has been accepted, negotiations should begin. After appointment of representatives, date for conference will be fixed | 495 | |
| Mr. Bryan to American diplomatic officers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs of receipt of request from mediators, which is also being submitted to Huerta and Carranza, that representatives be appointed to confer with mediators. | 495 | |
| General Funston to Mr. Garrison. | do | same subject, quotes order establishing military government at Vera Cruz. | 495 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | May 3 | Protection of oil interests. The British Minister at Mexico City reports that Huerta has promised to issue orders to permit the return of oil operators to the oil fields and to permit resumption of work. | 696 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | 1914. May 3 | Protection of Spanish interests. Requests good offices of Department to prevent confiscation of property of Joaquin Armendaiz. | 809 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. Instructs him to make representations to General Carranza to prevent the confiscation of property of Joaquin Armendaiz. | 809 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Asks that information be obtained regarding reported arrest of Vice Consul Silliman at Saltillo, and that appropriate action for release be taken if report true. | 660 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs efforts be made to communicate with Mr. Silliman reported imprisoned for eleven davs by General Maas. | 661 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks that diplomatic representatives at Vera Cruz be requested to take action looking to release of Vice Consul Silliman at Saltillo and Consul Bonney at San Luis Potosi. | 661 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Brazilian Minister says there are not 1,500 Americans wishing to leave. Few desiring to leave are being registered in order that train may be provided. | 681 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Emery safe in Mexico City | 682 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses pleasure with efforts to secure train for Americans desiring to leave Mexico. | 682 | |
| Mr. Capmany to President Wilson and Mr. Bryan. | do | Political affairs. Memorandum expressing attitude of the Constitutionalists toward the United States. | 496 | |
| Messrs. da Gama, Naón and Mujica to Mr. Bryan. | May 5 | Same subject. Niagara Falls has been designated as seat of conference; names of representatives appointed by Huerta. | 497 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese. Reports of modification of regulations regarding admission of Chinese without foundation, but m case of necessity temporary asylum may be afforded. | 900 | |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Reports threatened confiscation property of Americans at Guadalajara. | 682 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Asks that representations be made with view to immediate action concerning release of Mr. Silliman and other Americans. | 661 | |
| 8 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports efforts being made for release of Mr. Silliman and other Americans imprisoned by order of General Maas. | 662 |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 6 | Same subject. Asks whether his telegram of May 4 was received, and expresses opinion that diplomats mentioned therein can obtain release of Messrs. Silliman and Bonney | 662 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Appropriate instructions are being sent to the Brazilian Minister at Mexico City. Requests all available information regarding imprisonment of Silliman. Bonney reported safe at | 662 | |
| The Department of State to the British Embassy. | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Acknowledgment, with thanks for the letter of May 1. | 644 | |
| 996 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. von Bernstorff. | do | Protection of American interests. American Ambassador at Berlin has been instructed to express to German Government thanks for assistance rendered American refugees from Tampico by German naval vessels. Mutatis mutandis to French and British Embassies. | 682 |
| Messrs. da Gama, Naón and Mujica to Mr. Bryan. | do | Political affairs. Huerta’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has informed them of landing of troops and munitions of war at Vera Cruz by United States and that such acts are contrary to agreement adopted. Asks investigation for purpose of informing Huerta. | 497 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Instructs to send to the Department as accurate information as he can obtain regarding the situation in general in his consular district. | 697 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Telegram from the British Consul at Tampico to the British Admiral at Vera Cruz. British ships can enter Tampico to load petroleum except for the United States. All vessels, except American, can clear. It is reported that an ultimatum is being prepared demanding the withdrawal of American snips from Tampico within eight days or American oil properties will be destroyed. | 697 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | 1914. May 6 | Same subject. Make representations to Carranza that Americans have been denied protection in the Huasteca oil district and have not been allowed to remain there. Ask him to give orders for the protection of all foreigners there, including Americans. | 698 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | May 7 | Same subject. Telegram from the British Admiral at Vera Cruz stating that it would be rash if Americans relied too implicitly on Mexican assurances and returned now to the oil fields. | 698 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 8 | Same subject. Asks authority to draw $5,000 to pay off employees of oil companies. Reports that the policy of the British naval officers is opposed to the return of American employees to the oil fields. | 698 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Has advised the British Minister at Mexico City that it would be impossible to draw any distinction of British or American nationality between either wells or employees. | 699 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges with gratification the Ambassador’s note of May 1, in regard to the neutralization of the oil fields. | 699 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request permission from General Carranza for the stationing of a United. States ship with wireless apparatus near Tampico and to permit small dispatch boats to pass between the fleet and Tampico. | 700 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. Requests that the British Minister at Mexico City be instructed to induce General Huerta to permit the establishment of communication between the American fleet and Tampico. | 700 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American Consuls in Mexico (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Department desirous of learning names and addresses of all Americans who have not left Mexico, directs publication of notice requesting registration. | 683 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him concerning the Department’s desire to obtain names and addresses of all Americans in Mexico and requests that he publish notice calling for registration. | 683 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain foreign missions. | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of the foregoing and requests their assistance in the matter. | 684 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Consul Bonney and wife with number of refugees reported to have left Mexico City for Puerto Mexico. Brazilian Minister still endeavoring to obtain release of Silliman. | 663 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. da Gama, Naón, and Mujica. | do | Political affairs. Troops and munitions were sent only to Vera Cruz, which had been occupied before offer of mediation was accepted. No aggressive measures have been taken since such acceptance | 498 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. von Bernstorff. | May 9 | Protection of American interests. Asks that German Consul at Guadalajara be instructed to investigate reported killing of certain Americans and other foreigners near Hostotipaquilla. | 685 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject Suggests that Americans who return to Mexico against consul’s advice be informed that should they again be obliged to leave they should not expect Government’s aid in reaching their homes. | 686 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Expresses thanks for the British Embassy’s note of Apr. 28. | 645 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of oil interests. The British Minister at 1 Mexico City has been instructed in the sense of Department’s note of the 8th instant. | 701 | |
| Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan’ (telegram). | May 10 | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Silliman still under arrest. Marchini has left for Vera Cruz. Archives, code, etc., removed from consulate by Mexican officials. Representations being made for release of Silliman and restoration of property. | 663 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Refers to previous correspondence. States that Constitutionalists at Monterey have forced the representative of the firm of Sr. Armendaiz to give them a draft of $12,000 on Sr. Armendaiz. Intervention requested. | 809 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | May 11 | Same subject. Informs him of action taken to protect the property of Joaquin Armendaiz and instructs him to express to Gen. Carranza the Department sincere hope that Spanish subjects be generously dealt with. | 810 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | 1914. May 11 | Same subject. Spanish Ambassador requests that Consul General take charge of property of Joaquir Armendaiz. Department has no objection to his taking charge unofficially upon certain stated conditions. | 810 | |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | !do | Same subject. Minister of State requests that immediate steps be taken for protection of Spaniards Telegram from Commander of Spanish war vessel to Minister of Marine quoted. | 811 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. von Bernstorff. | do | Protection of American interests. Department would appreciate it if special messengers could be sent to make investigations concerning details of alleged killing and wounding of certain American at Hostotipaquilla. | 686 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Same subject. Authorizes his acting on his suggestion of May 9. | 687 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that he and Vice Consul Bevan have gone aboard the Connecticut, and that about twenty Americans who refused to leave are being looked after by the German Consul. | 687 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Marchani arrives Vera Cruz. All Americans released with exception of Silliman. Mentions taking of archives, etc., from consulate by Federals | 663 | |
| 19 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Orders for Silliman’s release and delivery to him have been given. Congratulates Department. | 663 |
| Mr. Bryan to all diplomatic missions, except Mexico (telegram-circular). | do | Political affairs. Mediation plans progressing satisfactorily; Huerta has appointed representatives names of representatives of United States. Hostilities between Huerta and United States suspended. Question of Carranza’s participation not determined. | 498 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. da Gama, Naón, Mujica. | May 12 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of May 5. | 498 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Names Mexican peace delegates, who have left for Habana. | 499 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram of Apr. 27 to Consul General at Monterey in order that he may have a general idea of Department’s efforts in behalf of Spaniards. Instructs him to inform Spanish Government that Department does not at this time consider intervention in Mexico wise or necessary. | 811 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Requests protection for Spanish subjects at Guaymas. | 812 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | May 13 | Same subject. Informs him of action of Department to secure revocation of order for payment by Señor Armendaiz of draft of $12,000 to the Constitutionalists. | 812 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hamm. (telegram). | May 14 | Same subject. Informs him of calls by the Spanish Ambassador and the Netherlands Minister and instructs him to make representations to Gen Carranza to secure liberal treatment of foreigners in the matter of taxation or contributions. | 813 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to make representations to Villa in the sense of telegram of May 14 to Consul Hamm. | 813 | |
| 467 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan | do | Taxation. Reports that he is making representations to Gen. Carranza against the second collection of taxes. | 738 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram.) | Protection of oil interests. Department can not advance funds to private interests. Upon request for funds it will communicate with the home office of the companiesdo everything possible to secure justice American interests. | 701 | ||
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Make representations to Gen. Carranza to permit American employees of oil operators to return at once to Tampico, also to permit this Government to station a vessel with wireless at Tampico. | 702 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Constitutionalist forces occupy Tampico. Guaranties to all foreigners to return to their business. | 702 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Reports occupation of Tampico by Constitutionalists. | 499 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | May 15 | Same subject. The Mexican Minister tor Foreign Affairs has expressed thanks for attentions shown members of Mexican delegation. | 500 | |
| 25 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr Bryan (telegram). | 1914. May 15 | Protection of American interests. A number of Americans at San Quintin are suffering hardships on account of lack of means and difficulty in reaching them to furnish assistance. Suggests sending of transport. | 787 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Represent to local authorities that this Government expects that no action in forfeiture of leases will be taken where rentals have not been paid on account of prevailing conditions. (Same telegram to Durango.) | 702 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Oil men are preparing to resume operations under guaranties of Constitutionalists. | 703 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira. | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Inquiry concerning Silliman. | 664 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr.Carother (telegram). | May 16 | Forced loans imposed on American cit zens. Directs that action of commanding general at Tampico in requesting contributions be brought to attention of Carranza, and outlines representations to be made. | 775 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram of this date to Mr. Carothers and directs that substance be brought to the attention of the Constitutionalist commander at Tampico. | 775 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Dodge. | do | Political affairs. Designates him as Secretary to the Special Commission near the mediators. | 500 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | May 17 | Same subject. Conveys, on part of representatives of Huerta, thanks for courtesies and attentions extended since arrival on American territory. | 500 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Officials of Tampico are powerless to prevent forfeiture of leases as they are private contracts. Americans and families should not return to Tampico at the present time. Federal forces are holding Panuco and it is believed that they will destroy wells if it is attempted to | 703 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryar (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Constitutionalist authorities at Parral seek to have Americans return and open mines and other industries. Many now disposed to return. Asks instructions. | 688 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letchei (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. While Department has advised Americans to leave Mexico, it does not attempt to compel them to leave or remain out of the country. Those remaining or returning do so at their own risk. | 688 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. da Gama, Naon, and Mujica | do | Political affairs. Informs them of appointment of Special Commissioners Justice Lamar and Mr. Lehmann, and their Secretary, Mr. Dodge. | 500 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanm (telegram). | May 19 | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Department is considering advisability of requesting Huerta to release Silliman and Americans with him. Asks whether Constitutionalist commander would send guard under flag of truce to receive and conduct them to Monterey. | 664 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Daniels. | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Requests that orders be given to the Naval Commander in waters about Guaymas to extend protection to Spanish colony the north of Guaymas. | 814 | |
| 263 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | do | Same subject. Informs him of request in Departments May 19 to Navy Department for protection of Spanish subjects at Guaymas. | 814 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | May 20 | Same subject. Instructs him to present to Carranza the matter of seizure of cotton, the property of Spanish subjects, in the Torreon district, with a view to its restoration to its owners. | 815 | |
| Mr Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Reply to his May 19. Proposed arrangements for escort of Silliman. | 664 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Gen. Carranza has no objection to the establishment of wireless communication between the fleet and Tampico, and he has given orders for full protection of foreigners. | 703 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. This Government is conferring with the Governments of Great Britain and The Netherlands for an agreement to preserve the status quo concerning leases, royalties, and rentals of oil properties. Inform British and Netherlands consuls. | 704 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits telegram for the Netherlands consul at Tampico from the Netherlands Minister at Washington. | 704 | |
| Mr. Dodge to Mr. Bryan | do | Political affairs. American special representatives call on mediators, who explain mediation procedure. First session held in afternoon. | 501 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. May 20 | Same subject. Report meeting with mediators, who propose plan for successor to Huerta; mention of Senior Lascurain. | 501 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann. | May 21 | Same subject. The President was encouraged by character of proposal contained in their telegram of last evening. Further information needed before forming judgment as to Lascurain. Suggests alternative plan. Other names should be suggested. Asks as to scope and character of agrarian reforms | 502 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Mediators not opposed to alternative plan. Additional names given. As to reforms, the mediators express themselves as willing to go as far as may be thought proper. | 503 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram). | do | Same subject, The resident suggests renewal of invitation to Constitutionalists to send Commissioners, without reference to scope of discussion or suspension of hostilities. | 503 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of Spanish interests, informs department that instructions will be issued for protection of Spanish subjects at Guaymas. | 815 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Suggests that oil workers be warned not to return to Panuco until assured of employment. | 704 | |
| 32 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 22 | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Mr. Silliman now at Brazilian Legation and will leave for Vera Cruz to-morrow en route to the United States. | 665 |
| 74 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses sincere thanks and appreciation for efforts in behalf of Mr. Silliman. | 665 |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram from British Vice Consul at Saltillo concerning release of Mr. Silliman and his departure for Mexico City. | 665 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | do | Political affairs. The mediators give reasons for declining to renew invitation to Constitutionalists to participate. | 504 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | May 23 | Same subject. Report result of two conferences held this day. Huerta willing to resign if so doing would contribute toward firm government. Mediation practically impossible while active hostilities continue in Mexico. Discusses armistice. | 504 | |
| Mr. Agramonte to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. The President of the American Colony in Mexico City reports a vote of thanks to the Brazilian Minister for his untiring splendid service rendered Americans and his watchful care in their behalf. | 645 | |
| Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports inquiry by King of Spain regarding protection of Spanish interests in Mexico and requests advices of a reassuring nature to be communicated to the King. | 815 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard (telegram). | May 24 | Same subject. Instructs him to inform Foreign Office of efforts of Department to protect Spanish interests; that mediation is in progress and satisfactory results are hoped for. | 816 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamai and Lehmann (telegram) | do | Political affairs. By direction of the President makes clear position of this Government regarding elimination of Huerta, and directs presentation of seven considerations by which we should be guided. | 505 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 25 | Same subject. Telegram of 24th not given to mediators, but substance discussed with them. | 506 | |
| 81 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Transmits Mr. Agramonte’s telegram of May 23. | 645 |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of oil interests. The British Government concurs in the principle of preserving the status quo concerning oil properties. | 705 | |
| Same to same | May 26 | Same subject. The British Government has authorized him to conclude an agreement with this Government in the form of an exchange of notes to preserve the status quo of oil properties | 705 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Reports arrival of Mr. Silliman, who desires to go to Washington to report to the Department. Requests authority to draw funds for him. | 666 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. Authorizes Mr. Silliman to draw funds, and says Department would be glad to have him come to Washington. | 666 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram). | 1914 May 26 | Political affairs. Comments on telegram of 25th; clears up certain points concerning transfer of government from Huerta. Directs change in minutes to read “Mexican representatives” instead of “representatives of Mexican Government,” so as to avoid any possible question of recognition. | 507 | |
| Messrs, Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Outlines proposition submitted by mediators as a basis of discussion. | 508 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram). | May 27 | Same subject. Expresses disappointment with proposals outlined in dispatch of 26th; gives reasons and outlines conclusions. | 509 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports arrangement made with De La Garza with certain cotton owners relative to export of their cotton and plan for investigation by a committee of the records of certain other Spaniards who are trying to effect an arrangement for possession of their property. Explanatory letter from De La Garza is being sent by mail. | 816 | |
| Mr. Lersner to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of German interests. Requests American naval vessels protect German interests on Mexican west coast during absence of H. M. S. Nürnberg which is going to Panama to exchange personnel. | 887 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chermon | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Incloses copy of Mr. Agramonte’s telegram of May 23. | 645 | |
| Mr. Chermon to Mr. Bryan | May 28 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s note of May 27, which he takes pleasure in forwarding to the Brazilian Government. | 646 | |
| 488 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of oil interests, incloses a note from the Constitutionalist authorities concerning protection of oil interests in the Huasteca and Los Esteros districts. | 706 |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Outlines discussion with mediators: after receipt of telegram of 27th. Gives names of five persons as possible successor of Huerta and asks if any would be satisfactory. | 510 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hamm (telegram). | May 29 | Protection of German interests. Directs, at request of German Embassy, he ask Carranza to release store and ranch belonging to Mrs. Helena Pfeiffer. | 888 | |
| 492 | Mr. Detcner to Mr.Bryan. | do | Taxation. Quotes telegram from General Carranza stating that orders have been issued to the tax authorities not to collect double taxes and where they have been collected to refund them | 739 |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram) | do | Political affairs. It is assumed that representatives of Carranza will be admitted to the conference. Appointment to foreign minister by Huerta for purpose of succeeding to Presidency might prove embarrassing. Expresses preference as to establishment of provisional government. Insist to mediators that peaceful settlement is supreme object of our efforts and that formalities or technicalities should not be permitted to interfere. | 512 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 30 | Same subject. Mexican delegates have telegram urging signing of protocol because of danger from approaching Constitutionalists. Mediators insist that willingness of Carranza to enter conference is due to lack of ammunition and consequent inability to follow up advantage by marching on Mexico City. | 513 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs them of action to be taken if mediators insist on armistice. | 514 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan. | May 31 | Same subject. Full report on question of admitting representatives of Carranza to conference. | 514 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram). | do | Same subject. This Government is seriously disturbed by attitude of mediators regarding admittance of Constitutionalists. | 519 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 1 | Same subject. Discuss interview with mediators during which views expressed in Department’s telegram were pressed. | 521 | |
| Memorandum from German Embassy. | do | Protection of German interests. Requests protection for Germans at Guadalajara. | 888 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs representations to Carranza in regard to protection of German and other foreign interests at Guadalajara. | 888 | |
| 1013 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. von Bernstorff. | June 2 | Same subject. States that the Secretary of the Navy has given appropriate instructions concerning naval protection on west coast during absence of H. M. S. Nürnberg. | 889 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | 1914. June 2 | Protection of oil interests. Draft of note to be exchanged for the preservation of the status quo of the oil properties in Mexico. (Same note to the Netherlands Minister). | 707 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Accepts for his Government the agreement as described in Department’s note of the 2d inst. | 708 | |
| M. de Rappard to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject and tenor | 708 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Requests good offices of Department to prevent the Constitutionalists from enforcing a loan of 500,000 pesos from Spaniards at Tampico. | 817 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Requests good offices of Department in behalf of Senores Arocena, Turanzas, and Olano, Spanish cotton growers. | 817 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him of purport of June 2d from Spanish Ambassador and hopes he will succeed in convincing Constitutionalists of the inadvisability and inexpediency of putting Spaniards in a class by themselves in connection with redemption of cotton | 818 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Mediators have drafted reply to Zubaran concerning representation of Carranza at conference. | 522 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamai and Lehmann. | June 6 | Same subject. Sets forth fully whole matter under discussion at Niagara Falls in its full light as it appears to this Government. | 522 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Official notices have been issued that all custom charges, oil production taxes, and similar charges must be paid in gold. | 741 | |
| same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Decree has been issued restoring oil production tax of 20 cents per ton instead of 75 cents as charged by Huerta Government. | 741 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Decree reported in his June 3 applies to export charges, bar charges, and oil production tax. | 741 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | June 4 | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs Department of reported discrimination against Spaniards by the constitutionalists and requests good offices. | 818 | |
| 494 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of British interests. Villa orders sequestration of property of Benton’s widow. Incloses copy British Vice consul asks said. | 863 |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. In view of action of mediatois in consulting their respective Governments, asks whether it is considered that they are acting as individuals or as the representatives of their Governments and bound to follow their instructions. Different views expressed. | 524 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject and tenor. | 524 | |
| Mr. Bryanto Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann. | do | Same subject. President does not understand that the Governments represented by mediators can or should direct mediators as to terms of settlement or course of procedure; hopes that mediators will see necessity of dealing with situation as it presents itself in Mexico, not as it may seem to their Governments. | 525 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 5 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Quotes note from Governor Caballero concerning loans. | 776 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Do | Same subject. Reports concerning levy to be made by Constitutionalists at Tampico. | 776 | |
| 113 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | June 6 | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Requests statement concerning charges made by Huerta against Mr. Silliman, and asks whether Mr. Silliman’s return to Saltillo would cause embarrassment. Also asks that copies of notes exchanged with Mexican Foreign Office be sent Department, if no objection thereto. | 666 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him of tenor of instructions to Mr. Carothers to obtain the same treatment for Spaniards as is accorded other foreigners. | 819 | |
| 39 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard. | June 8 | Same subject. Refers to his informs him of action taken by Department for protection of Spanish subjects in Mexico. | 819 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject, informs him of purport of note of June 4 from Spanish Ambassador and instructs him to urge Carranza that no discriminatory or confiscatory action be taken against property of Spaniards and that they be not arrested without good cause. (Same to Consul General at Monterey.) | 820 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | 1914. June 8 | Same subject. Instructs him to bring to the attention of Carranza the request of the Spanish Ambassador for good offices of Department to prevent the Constitutionalists from enforcing loan of 500,000 pesos from Spaniards at Tampico. (Same to American Consul at Tampico. | 820 | |
| 52 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Considers it inadvisable for Mr. Silliman to return during present conditions. Charge of espionage, but concrete facts not mentioned. Case seems to have been dismissed. | 666 |
| 13 | Mr. dodge to Mr. Bryan. | June 9 | Political affairs. Incloses copy of reply of representatives of Huerta to the mediators, relative to plan originally proposed by mediators. | 525 |
| Memorandum to the German Embassy. | June 10 | Protection of German interests. Says Secretary of Navy has issued appropriate instructions concerning protection of foreigners during expected attack on Guadalajara by Constitutionalists. | 889 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miner (telegram). | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Asks result of meeting of oil interests and action taken regarding loan byConstitutionalists. | 777 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes communication from Gen. Caballeros stating that the Government has not imposed upon Spaniards the payment of any loan and has not even exacted war | 820 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 11 | Political affairs. Quotes paragraph 1 of the plan under consideration for the transfer of the government. Unless objected to, Commissioners will agree to protocolization of this paragraph. | 526 | |
| 14 | Same to same | June 12 | Same subject. Incloses note setting out objections of Mexican delegates to plan proposed by American Commissioners. | 527 |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loans. Reports failure of oil companies to act on $200,000 loan demanded by Gen. Aquilar. | 777 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports further concerning loans which may be imposed by General Aguilar. | 777 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs Department that the Constitutionalists at Tampico continue to impose enforced loans upon Spaniards. Juan Isasi and Ramon Junco have been arrested for refusing to contribute. Good offices requested. | 821 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | June 13 | Same subject. Informs him of purport of June 12 from Spanish Ambassador and instructs him to use good offices with Gen. Carranza (Same to American Consul at Tampico.) | 821 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports having been requested by Spanish Vice Consul in the name of the Spanish Colony to request the Department to take no further action on the question of enforced loans. Payments made were voluntary. Governor General has called a meeting of Spanish Colony at Governor’s palace. | 821 | |
| 16 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Bryan | do | Political affairs, incloses copy of letter of June 2 sent by mediators to Sr. Zubaran in reply to his letter of the 28th ultimo. | 529 |
| 17 | Mr. Lehmann to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from Luis Elguero, a Huertista representative, relative to views of American representatives, and reply thereto. | 530 |
| 18 | Mr Dodge to Mr. Bryan. | June 15 | Same subject. Incloses copy of part of correspondence between mediators and General Carranza handed by mediators to Commissioners. Carranza has appointed delegates to attend conference to settle “international conflict” between United States and Mexico, and requests reply. | 533 |
| 19 | Same to same | do | Same subject Incloses copy of the reply of the mediators to Carranza. | 534 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller ((telegram). | do | Taxation. Advise Americans to pay oil production tax under protest. | 741 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Anti-American demonstrations have taken place in the Panuco-Topila section. Requests that representations be made to General Carranza to send sufficient troops to that section to insure protection of foreign interests. | 708 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Refers to Department’s June 13th. Spanish Vice Consul states that arrested men have been released and again requests that no further action be taken in the matter. Spaniards have been notified that those wishing to remain in Tampico should register as Mexican citizens, otherwise they should leave. Vice Consul has resigned and preparing to leave. | 822 | |
| Mr. Lersner to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. June 16 | Protection of German interests. Requests this government bring its influence to bear on Constitutionalists for protection of German property; refers to taking over of property of German firm of Eversbusch at Tampico. | 889 | |
| 20 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Bryan | do | Political affairs. Encloses copy of a letter from Mr. Lamar to Sr. Rabasa, Huerta commission, replying to objections to the plan submitted by the American Commissioners. | 535 |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports substance of talk with representatives of Constitutionalists at Buffalo; their position. | 538 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports disagreement between Villa and Carranza over Zacatecas campaign. | 538 | |
| 21 | Mr dodge to Mr. Bryan. | June 17 | Same subject. Submits, in parallel columns, the plan of the mediators and the United States plan. | 539 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Believes that differences between Villa and Carranza will not retard campaign against Huerta Government. Villa is advancing on Zacatecas. | 541 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Has tendered Constitutionalist bills in payment of bar taxes. Local officials have taken the matter up with General Carranza. | 742 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 18 | Political affairs. It was impossible to prevent breach between Villa and Carranza, but it will not interfere with progress of revolution. Villa will receive orders from Carranza when they do not interfere with his military operations. | 542 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Instructs to request adequate protection for the Panuco-Topila section from General Carranza. | 709 | |
| Mr. Barclay to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of British interests. Asks that American Consuls at Juarez and Chihuahua be instructed to support representations of British Vice Consul, who has been directed to communicate with Carranza regarding protection of British interests. | 863 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Directs investigation and use of good offices to obtain release of property of German firm of Eversbusch at Tampico. | 890 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directed to ask Carranza to restore Eversbusch property and that Germans be not subjected to forced contributions. | 890 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. Says Carranza asks that German Ambassador be informed
that General Obregon has received strict orders to protect all
foreigners and foreign property during and after attack on Guadalajara.
(Communicated to German Ambassador June 20.) |
890 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. If adequate protection is not given to Panuca-Topila section by this time inform Department and energetic protest will be made to General Carranza. | 709 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Refers to Department’s telegram about forced loan at Tampteo and reports that Carranza says he has not authorized it and has issued orders to Gen. Caballero not to collect it. Carranza has ordered investigation of persecution of Spaniards at Monterey. | 822 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan | June 20 | Protection of French interests. Transmits statements of two French clergymen concerning their ill treatment and expulsion from Mexico for Department’s consideration. | 867 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Local officials now refuse to accept Constitutional currency in payment of bar taxes. | 742 | |
| Mr. dodge to Mr. Bryan. | do | Political affairs. Encloses copy of letter from Sr. Rabasa to Mr. Lamar, together with reply of the latter | 542 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 21 | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports that Villa’s decree permitting return of certain Spaniards to Torreon and Chihuahua will be published in newspapers to-morrow. Is forwarding copy of text by mail. | 822 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 22 | Political affairs. Mediators have invited Constitutionalist representatives to come to Niagara Falls or elsewhere to confer with Huerta representatives on internal affairs. Sends, in parallel columns, the mediators plan and the one proposed by Commissioners. | 544 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann (telegram). | June 23 | Same subject. The President approves of including in protocol subjects covered by amendments mentioned in telegram of 22d; not willing to fix definite time for evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 545 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmenn to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. June 24 | Same subject. Mediators furnish copy of paragraphs Department is willing to protocolize; paragraph on evacuation of Vera Cruz postponed. If Mexican representatives fail to agree as to internal policy, adoption of paragraphs is without prejudice to have matter again brought up if necessary or desirable. | 546 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Barclay. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Proposes an agreement to withhold all diplomatic support from claimants who have acquired mining rights by reason of cancellation of contracts, etc., or by confiscation by de facto authorities. | 718 | |
| 207 | Mr. Barclay to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Accepts for his Government proposal of agreement. | 719 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram) | do | Protection of British interests. Directed to support representations of British Vice Consul to prevent sequestration of Benton property. (Same to Mr. Edwards at Juarez.) | 864 | |
| 24 | Mr Dodge to Mr. Bryan. | June 25 | Political affairs. Incloses summary of Fourth Plenary Conference. | 547 |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram.) | do | Taxation. Arbitrary rate of two pesos for one American gold dollar is considered unjust when exchange is three for one. May have the effect of stopping shipments from this port. | 742 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 26 | Same subject. Bar dues is not a Government tax but a railway rate collected by the Government for the upkeep of the harbor by the railway under contract. It was established in 1910 and payable in Mexican currency | 742 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Customs authorities demand payment of taxes in Mexican gold or American gold at rate of two for one when exchange is three for one, and refuse to accept Constitutionalist currency. Make representations to General Carranza. | 743 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Protection of French interests. Instructs him to report in regard to expulsion of Brothers of the Christian Schools and disposition of school property. | 868 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 27 | Same subject. Reports assistance rendered to Brothers of Christian Schools. Will inquire as to matter of school property and as to return of Brothers to Mexico. | 868 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Decree is strictly enforced for collection of oil production tax in gold or in American gold at the rate of two for one. Ships are detained until production tax is paid. | 743 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan | June 28 | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports desire of Gen. Carranza that foreign diplomatic representatives in Washington make representations direct to him. If Spanish Ambassador would take such action Carranza would appreciate it. | 822 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 29 | Protection of French interests. Reports additional particulars in regard to expulsion of Brothers of the Christian Schools and status of school property. Can not recommend their returning to Mexico at present. | 868 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Authorities manifest disposition to afford adequate protection in the Panuco-Topila section. | 709 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Taxation. Strongly represent to General Carranza the injustice of refusing Constitutionalist currency in payment of bar dues or accepting New York exchange at current rates. | 744 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. One American oil company made contract with Mexican Government in 1908 by which it is exempted from payment of exportation tax. Present authorities refuse to recognize contract with Government. Several ships are held up on account of refusal to pay bar tax in gold. | 744 | |
| Messrs. Lamar and Lehmann to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Discusses question of signing protocols; while agreement as to international affairs between Mexico and the United States is provided for, it is pointed out that this Government does not recognize Mexican delegates as representing the United Mexican States. | 549 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 30 | Protection of oil interests. Gen. Carranza has given directions for the proper protection of American property in the Panuco-Topila section. | 710 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothei (telegram). | 1914. July 1 | Same subject. Make representations to General Carranza that this Government is deeply concerned over the alarming reports from the Panuco district. Ask him to rescind the order for foreigners to surrender arms, and to take immediate steps to afford adequate protection. | 710 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Lam and Lehmann (telegram) | do | Political affairs. Directs that the minutes may be signed upon understanding that such signing shall not be construed as a recognition by the United States of the government of General Huerta. | 549 | |
| 25 | Mr Dodge to Ma Bryan. | do | Same subject. Encloses English text of protocols of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Plenary Conference. | 550 |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American consuls. | do | Same subject. The Department is about to send Mr. Leon J. Canova to Mexico as a special representative. Requests cooperation. | 553 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | July 2 | Protection of mining interests. Proposal for an agreement to withhold all diplomatic support from claimants who have acquired mining rights by confiscation by de facto authorities. | 720 | |
| 26 | Mr Dodge to Mr. Bryan. | July 3 | Political affairs. Encloses copy of note to Commissioners from the Mediators and reply thereto regarding delay requested by Carranza in order that he may consult his companions in arms regarding appointment of delegates to confer with delegates of Huerta. Mediators postpone meetings pending action by Carranza. | 554 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers | do | Same subject. Urges importance of bringing constitutionalist leaders into hearty accord. Also directs that Carranza be urged to send representatives to confer with Huertista representatives. | 556 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | July 4 | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs Department of advices that Bishop Segiira and Father Vilalta have been imprisoned at Tepic. Good offices requested. | 823 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do. | Taxation. The Secretary of the Treasury has directed port authorities at Tampico to accept New York exchange at prevailing gold rate. | 745 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 5 | Same subject. Favorable answers have been received from the Secretary of Hacienda in the matter of exchange, kind of money to be accepted, clearance of ships, and American oil interests. | 745 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan | do | Political affairs. Villa realizes that break with Carranza would be disastrous, and intimates that he will do everything possible to arrive at an understanding. | 557 | |
| 29 | Mr. Dodge to Mr. Bryan. | July 6 | Same subject. Incloses copy of material part of letter sent by Carranza to Mediators; he has addressed the generals of the Constitutionalist Army and as soon as replies are received he will consider appointment of delegates. | 557 |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. At request of Carranza communicates why Constitutionalists consider plan proposing Provisional President inadvisable. | 558 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of mining interests. Accepts for his government proposal of agreement of July 2, 1914. | 720 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Taxation. Asks information about banking facilities at Tampico. and whether port authorities are observing Villareal’s directions. | 745 | |
| Mr. Bryan to American Missions in Argentina Brazil, and Chile (telegram). | July 7 | Political affairs. Directs that thanks and appreciation of this Government be conveyed to Minister for Foreign Affairs for good offices and for what has so far been accomplished in mediation. | 559 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Key (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Instructs him to investigate reported imprisonment at Tepic of Bishop Segura and Father Vilalta and if circumstances warrant to request release of prisoners. | 823 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Clausse. | July 8 | Same subject. Informs him of desire of Gen. Carranza that diplomatic representatives at Washington make representation directly to Carranza through the Foreign Relations office. (Mutatis mutandis to representatives of the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain.) | 823 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Local authorities have not yet received orders to accept New York exchange at prevailing rates. If this ruling is fairly enforced there will be no further complaint. | 746 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan | July 9 | Political affairs. Encloses copy of agreement between Carranza and Villa. | 559 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914.July 9 | Same subject. Carranza says satisfactory under standing between all chiefs is assured; they are all opposed to treating with Huerta’s people, the only way being to fight it out and take Mexico City and the whole country. | 560. | |
| 82 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 10 | Same subject. The protocol signed at Niagara Falls was read before the Mexican Congress; Francisco Carbajal was then appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, and according to reliable information will become Provisional President. Requests views. | 561 |
| 560 | Mr. Agacio to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram from Chilean Minister for Foreign Affairs expressing thanks for President’s message of July 7. | 561 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza will not treat with the Huertistas except upon basis of unconditional surrender. He has telegraphed in this sense to Mr. Zubaran for communication to the mediators. Discusses provisional presidency. | 562 | |
| 293 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher. | do | Protection of British interests. Encloses note from British Embassy concerning sequestration of Benton property, and requests expression of views in regard to taking matter up with Carranza for purpose of having Villa’s order in the matter countermanded. | 864 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Taxation. Point out to Carranza the injustice of authorities declining to accept Constitutionalist currency, in view of decree of Feb. 28, 1914, making it obligatory upon officials as well as public to Accept such currency. | 746 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram). | do | Same subject. Asks what arrangement can be made at Tampico for New York exchange requirements | 746 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canova (telegram). | do | Same subject. Tampico reports that ideal authorities have not received orders to accept New York exchange. Request that order be repeated and that it be sent to Tuxpam also. | 747 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 11 | Same subject. Substance of department’s telegram of the 10th inst. has been forwarded to Villareal. | 747 | |
| Mr. Lorillard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Do | Political affairs. Transmits acknowledgment of Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs to telegram of July 7 expressing thanks for good offices | 563 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | July 12 | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs Department of receipt of telegram stating that the Constitutionalists at Zaeatecas have shot three priests, expelled about twenty and that several Sisters oi St. Therese are in hiding at that place. Good offices requested. | 824 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. There will be no difficulty about obtaining New York exchange. Makes suggestions as to obtaining quotations of rates. | 747 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 13 | Same subject. Villareal states that decree of March made export duties, bar and other port dues, payable in gold. | 748 | |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Makes statement of the Mexican demand to have bar dues paid in gold and expresses the hope that the American Government will do everything it can to induce the Constitutionalists to withdraw that demand. | 748 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 14 | Same subject. Quotes telegrams from Consul General Hanna showing that the Constitutionalists have not issued instructions to accept New York exchange at prevailing currency rates instead of arbitrary rate of two for one. | 749 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | July 15 | Same subject. Department does not understand what you mean by one for two when exchange rate is one for three. Will not General Carranza arrange payment of la barra and other taxes in Constitutionalist currency. | 749 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Consul Miller going on leave. If he has left, go with Carranza to Tampico and take up the matter of payment of taxes. Endeavor to agree upon some practical basis. | 750 | |
| 84 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Huerta will resign this afternoon and Carbajal will become Provisional President, with best disposition to facilitate arrangements for pacification. Department’s views would be appreciated. | 563 |
| 162 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira. | do | Same subject. Resignation and departure of Huerta will simplify matters. It is taken for granted that the new President will arrange with Carranza for peaceful transfer of authority. This Government will use influence to bring parties together. | 564 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | 1914July 16 | Same subject. Instruction to accompany Carranza until further orders, and to urge him to receive any representatives sent by Carbajal. In case none is sent advise him to make known to Carbajal terms upon which transfer of government may be made. | 564 | |
| 87 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. He has congratulated the new President, who, while disposed to made arrangements with revolutionists, fears complications; points out some reasons for fears; prefers to negotiate through mediators. | 564 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Miller (telegram) | do | Taxation. Quotes exchange rates. Will port authorities accent these quotations | 750 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. The Secretary of Finance insists that production taxes, etc., are payable in gold coin, neither bank bills nor silver are acceptable. The Mexican gold peso is quoted at 49 cents and a fraction, which is practically two for one. | 750 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him of purport of July 12 from the Spanish Ambassador and instructs him to bring the matter to the attention of Carranza with renewed suggestion as to advisability of moderate and kind treatment of persons connected with religious organizations. | 824 | |
| Mr. Clausse to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of French interests. Inquiries as to correctness of information concerning the murder of two French Christian Brothers, Messrs. Astru and Gills at Zacatecas. | 869 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him to use his influence to secure release of Brothers of Christian School imprisoned at Zacatecas and to secure punishment of those responsible for killing of two of the Brothers. Urge upon authorities imperative importance of protecting those engaged in religious teaching. (Same to the American vice to Consul at Saltillo.) | 869 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 17 | Same subject. There are twelve French Christian Brothers at Saltillo who are safe and unmolested. Is assured by local government that, subject to certain restrictions, they will receive full protection. | 870 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | . Protection of Spanish interests. Informs Department that reports coming to the Spanish Ambassador concerning priests being shot and imprisoned have been brought to the attention of Carranza. | 824 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Absolutely no concessions have been made in response to representations by Department. | 751 | |
| 88 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Diplomatic corps attends official reception of Provisional President, who in reply to usual address of dean, confirmed good intentions to promote pacification of country. | 565 |
| 90 | Same to same (telegram). | July 18 | Same subject. President Carbajal instructs military commanders not to execute prisoners. Railroad line ordered repaired and mail service properly reestablished. | 565 |
| Memorandum from War Department. | do | Same subject. Commanding General at Vera Cruz reports Huerta, Blanquet, and party, reached Puerto Mexico at 8.15 p.m. | 565 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Reports failure to obtain concessions from the Secretary of the Treasury in the matter of payment of export duties. | 751 | |
| Mr. Clausse to Mr Bryan | do | Protection of French interests. Reports additional particulars in regard to killing of Messrs Astru and Gilles. French Government indignantly protests against criminal attempts of this character and reserves the right later to demand all reparations. | 870 | |
| Mr. Phillips to Mr. Clausse. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of the 20th ultimo. | 871 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram.) | do | Same subject. Gen. Natero, Governor of Zacatecas, disclaims any knowledge of death and persecution of Christian Brothers. Has made representations of Governor Carranza in the matter. | 871 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 19 | Political affairs. Carranza has been handed Department’s message of July 16 and expresses willingness to meet duly accredited representatives of Carbajal. Names Saltillo as place of meeting. | 566 | |
| 167 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | July 20 | Same subject. Informs him of Carranza’s willingness to treat with representatives of Carbajal. | 566 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Brazhan Minister has been asked to inform Carbajal of Carranza’s willingness to meet representatives at Saltillo. Expresses hope that this action will result in meeting. President much gratified. | 567 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | 1914 July 20 | Same subject. Quotes telegram for delivery to Mr. Carothers, or Villa, if the latter is at Ciudad Juarez. Impress upon Villa duty of using influence to prevent discord among Constitutionalists. Personal quarrels should not jeopardize victory. | 667 | |
| Mr. de Oliveira to Mr Bryan (telegram). | July 22 | Same subject. Carbajal willing to treat with Constitutionalists and suggests New York as place of meeting. Situation dangerous on account of attacks near capital; Carranza will resort to reprisals upon reaching Mexico. Frank statement from Carranza would tend to ease situation. | 567 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Taxation. Gives status of controversy. | 751 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canova (telegram). | do | Protection of French interests. Instructs him to proceed to Zacatecas to investigate and report concerning death and imprisonment of French priests as well as treatment of religious orders. | 872 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | July 23 | Same subject. Instructs him to urge Carranza to give instructions to
prevent injury to persons or property of Christian Brothers at certain
named places. (Same to Special Agent Carothers) |
872 | |
| Mr. Clausse to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Transmits report of French Consular Agent at El Paso giving names of those responsible for the murder and ill treatment of Christian Brothers at Zacatecas. | 872 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports arrival at Tampico of Marcial Cuerruro, a Spanish priest who is being expelled from Mexico by order of the military commander at Cerritos. | 825 | |
| 170 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Political affairs. It would be unwise to suggest New York as meeting place. As early agreement is important, suggests compliance with Carranza’s plan to meet at Saltillo. Importance of amnesty is being urged upon Carbajal and Carranza. Promise of amnesty should be made before delegates are sent. Urge importance of immediate action. | 568 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. By direction of the President transmits message for communication to Carranza. Calls particular attention to treatment of foreigners, their lives, property, and rights; treatment of political and military opponents; treatment of Roman Catholic Church. Directed to urge these matters upon attention of appropriate Constitutionalist authorities. | 568 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram) | do | Same subject. By direction of the President transmits message for communication to Villa. (Same as telegram of this date to Mr. Silliman.) | 570 | |
| Mr. Bundy to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 24 | Same subject. The Vice Consul at Kingston, Jamaica, reports arrival there of General Huerta. | 570 | |
| do | Same subject, Carbajal has decided to appoint two delegates to go to Saltillo; hopes Constitutionalist delegates will be there. He has stopped hostilities against Constitutionalists, and would be pleased if they would do likewise. | 570 | ||
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of French interests. Reports attitude or revolutionists toward the Catholic priesthood and suggests that diplomatic representatives of Spain, France, and Italy earnestly urge their nationals engaged in religious work in Mexico to retire from the country. | 873 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reports compliance with Department’s telegram of July 23, 3 p m. | 873 | |
| Mr. Phillips to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | July 25 | Same subject. Informs him of mission of Mr. Canova to Zacatecas and instructs him as to informing Villa of same. | 873 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño. | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him of sentence of Father Vilalta to imprisonment for eight years and representations made by the Department in the matter. | 825 | |
| Mr. Phillips to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Directs that he use his own judgment as to whether the present is an opportune time to suggest to Carranza that he issue statement as suggested in Mr. de Oliveira’s telegram of the 22d. | 570 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject Informs him of Mr. de Oliveira’s telegram of the 24th, and expresses hope that Carranza will do his utmost to arrange for prompt and amicable transfer of government. | 571 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes note from Secretary of Foreign Relations acknowledging note handed General Carranza by Mr. Silliman July 19, containing points set forth in Department’s July 16 | 571 | |
| Mr. de Oliveirato Mr. Bryan | 1914. l July 26 | Same subject. Carbajal has appointed two delegates to confer with Constitutionalists. | 572 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram) | do | Protection of French interests. Transmits translation of a part of edict of Governor of Nuevo Leon in regard to expulsion of foreign Catholic priests | 874 | |
| July 27 | Same subject. Transmits translation of a decree of Governor of Nuevo Leon regarding the Catholic clergy and the Roman Catholic Church in that State. | 874 | ||
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests instructions in regards to proceeding to Zacatecas. | 876 | |
| Mr. Clausse to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Informs Department of the arrest and expulsion from Monterey of fourteen French citizens of the Christian Brothers and requests protection of French interests in North Mexico. | 876 | |
| Mr. Miller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Decrees just published in Tampico provide increase in oil production tax from 20 cents gold to 60 cents gold. | 752 | |
| 178 | Mr. Bryan to Mr de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Political affairs. The substance of his telegram or July 24 has been communicated to Mr. Silliman for presentation to Carranza, if thought desirable. | 572 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him of appointment or delegates by Carbajal. Directs that he inform Carranza, and request full protection. | 572 | |
| 181 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him that his telegram of July 26 has been communicated to Mr. Silliman with instructions to convey same to Carranza. | 573 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza will issue statement in accordance with Department’s suggestion. Demand of Constitutionalists is for unconditional surrender. Protection will be accorded as circumstances of each case demand. | 573 | |
| 100 | Mr.de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carbajal’s delegates have left for Vera Cruz, thence to Tampico with instructions to negotiate at any place agreeable to Constitutionalists. Change of itinerary made necessary by break in railway. | 573 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | July 28 | Same subject. Informs him concerning departure of Carbajal delegates, and directs that this be brought to attention of Carranza for purpose of having him issue appropriate instructions looking to protection and comfort of delegates. Requests names of Constitutionalist delegates, and to urge armistice. | 573 | |
| 181 | Mr Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram) | do | Same subject Informs him of instructions sen to Mr. Silliman, and adds that names of Constitutionalist delegates will be sent as soon as received. | 574 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza will leave to-morrow for Saltillo. He will not name representatives, but will treat personally with representatives of Carbajal. He will try to arrange for prompt, amicable transfer of government and surrender of army. | 574 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr Canova. (telegram). | July 29 | Protection of French interests. Instructs him to proceed to Zacatecas in accordance with instructions of July 22, and to secure information as to opinion of Constitutionalist leaders regarding effect of decree of July 14 of Governor of Nuevo Leon. | 876 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Instructs him to request Gen. Carranza to give personal consideration to the case of Father Vilalta. | 825 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 30 | Taxation. The chief military officer at Tampico has advised him that a war tax has been laid on all business houses regardless of nationality. Has asked for a list of firms and amounts assessed against them | 752 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Carranza’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Fabela, draws distinction between armistice and suspension of military operations; the former may be voluntary concession, while latter presupposes an agreement. | 574 | |
| Same to same | July 31 | Same subject. Transmits copy of note from Fabela acknowledging communication based on instruction of July 23. | 575 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from Fabela saying Carranza has issued directions for the preservation of order in the capital. | 575 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from Fabela saying Carranza has given appropriate directions for protection of Carbajal delegates. | 576 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | 1914 July 31 | Same subject. Outlines circumstances upon which success of Carranza depends. Warns against excesses of any kind; vindictive and harsh measures adopted at outset and carried into effect by military force and authority might have far reaching and disastrous results. | 576 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canova. | do | Protection of French interests. Incloses copy of report of French Consular Agent at El Paso, Tex., transmitted to Department in note of July 23 from the French Embassy. (Same to Special Agent Carothers.) | 877 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports statement by Secretary of Foreign Relations Fabela that Carranza had official report that no French priests were killed or imprisoned at Zacatecas but that they were deported. | 877 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Reports statement by Governor of Nuevo Leon that his decree was a revolutionary measure and when normal conditions prevail will be subject to action of State Legislature. Governor of Tamaulipas states that he has not closed a single Catholic church but that he has expelled every Catholic priest from the State. | 877 | |
| 1361 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Clausse. | do | . Same subject. Informs him that copies of report transmitted in his July 23d have been sent to Department’s special representatives in Mexico for their information in connection with future representations in behalf of the Christian Brothers. | 878 |
| 143 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morgan. | do | Arrest and imprisonment of American consular officers. Quotes from Mr. Silliman’s report and instructs him to convey to Brazilian Government expression of this Government’s appreciation and thanks for services rendered by the Brazilian Minister at Mexico City. | 667 |
| 284 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. W. H. Page. | do | Same subject. Quotes from Mr. Silliman’s report and instructs him to convey to British Government expression of this Government’s appreciation and thanks for services rendered by the British Vice consul at Saltillo and his assistant. | 667 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Advise Department fully of the amount and character of the war tax and to what extent American interests are affected. | 753 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. There are over 100 American firms in this district, only nine of whom appear on the war tax list. If Americans are compelled to pay the remaining 90 per cent will surely be assessed later on. | 753 | |
| 190 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Informs him of distinction made by Constitutionalists between armistice and suspension of military operations, and that Carranza will suspend military operations upon arrival of duly accredited representatives of Carbajal. | 577 |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports arrival of peace delegates who complain of treatment shown by Constitutionalist officials, and show desire to quit. States that he finally persuaded them to continue. Requests approval of action. | 578 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Approves course in urging delegates to continue journey to Saltillo. Any seeming discourtesy must have been due to oversight rather than intention. Expresses anxiety to have conference take place | 578 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Reports German consul requests assistance to prevent local authorities from boarding steamship Antonina and taking off Mexican accused of homicide, which is believed to be mere pretext to cover political charge. | 891 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of French interests. Reports concerning the killing and expulsion of French priests at Zacatecas by order of Gen. Chao. | 878 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Clausse. | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Informs him of purport of August 1 from Vice Consul Silliman. (Same to the Spanish Ambassador). | 878 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to his July 27 and informs | him that the Consul General at Monterey has very broad instructions covering the protection of religious orders, including those that are French. | 879 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan. | do | Political affairs. Incloses copy of letter to Carranza communicating views expressed in Department’s telegram of July 31. | 578 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Aug. 3 | Same subject. Communicates translation of text of statement made public by representatives of Carranza giving reason why there could be no conference with the representatives of Carbajal. | 579 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Carbajal envoys manifest surprise that they were expected to make unconditional surrender, and have asked for instructions from their Government. No suspension of military operations has been ordered. | 580 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Envoys submitted six conditions from Government at Mexico City. Hope of settlement has disappeared and campaign will continue. | 580 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Directs that he advise local authorities to proceed with extreme caution and to use moderation in dealing with German steamship officials. | 891 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 4 | Same subject. Informs him of sending a telegram to Mr. Silliman concerning political refugees on Antonina. | 891 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan. | do | Political affairs. Envoys request that departure for Mexico City be announced. | 580 | |
| 523 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of mining interests. Forwards copy of a decree issued by the Governor of the State of Chihuahua requiring renewal of suspended industrial and mining operations within one month. Comments and asks instructions. | 720 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram). | do | Taxation. Send at once detailed information about the war tax. This Government can not consent to the levy of a war tax which is discriminatory or unreasonable. | 753 | |
| Mr. Haniel to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of German interests. Asks that protection of German life and property be formally assumed by American land forces and war vessels. | 891 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that Carranza be asked to order release of steamship Antonina without removal of Nueva and Pesos, political refugees. | 892 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports search of Antonina by armed force of Constitutionalists. | 892 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of French interests. Informs him of purport of Aug. 2 from Mr. Canova and instructs him to present the matter to Gen. Carranza and urgently insist that the guilty parties be adequately punished. | 879 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Clausse. | do | Same subject. Informs him of purport of Aug. 2 from Mr. Canova and Aug. 4 to Mr. Silliman. American Ambassador at Paris informed. | 880 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño | Aug. 5 | Same subject. Informs him of suggestion telegram from Vice Consul Silliman that Spanish Govt, urge her Nationals engaged in religious work in Mexico to retire from that country for the present. (Mutatis mutandis to French and Italian Ambassadors.) | 880 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Inquires if Department can fully confirm information given in its Aug. 4. It is stated that Chao was executed prior to June 27. | 880 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Quotes translation of statement of Minister of Foreign Relations showing that Gen. Villa did not order the execution of two Christian Brothers nor the imprisonment of eleven others at Zacatecas. but he did order their expulsion. | 881 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Asks protection of property of Spaniards at San Luis Potosi where Constitutionalists are said to be enforcing loans and confiscating cattle. | 826 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him of contents of Mr. Riano’s note of this date and directs that he require Carranza to telegraph orders with view to discontinuance of practice. | 826 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Quotes Mr. Fabela’sreply concerning persecution of Spanish subjects, especially persons connected with religious organizations. | 826 | |
| 524 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan | Aug. 6 | Protection of British interests. Reports parceling out of Benton property under Villa’s orders. Says that order from Carranza would not be respected by Villa. | 864 |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of German interests. Reports release of Antononia. | 892 | |
| 1171 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Makes full report concerning the detention, search, and release of the Antononia. | 893 |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Aug. 6 | Taxation. Quotes letter received from the chief military officer at Tampico stating that the contribution asked for is not a forced loan but a war tax upon the general commerce of the port. Has requested an extension of time. | 754 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Directed to express to Carranza regret that any lack of attention or consideration has been shown Carbajal delegates. Outlines further considerations to be urged upon Carranza. | 580 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Emphasize to Carranza fact that unless political amnesty is assured there may be fighting in Mexico City and resulting deaths would be hard to justify. This Government’s action in matter of recognition must depend in part upon manner in which his authority is acquired. | 581 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of French interests. Informs him that Department has most reliable information from two sources that Astruc and Giles were shot June 24. | 881 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Haniel (telegram). | Aug. 8 | Protection of German interests. Acknowledges his Aug. 4; this Government will continue to use its good offices. | 894 | |
| Mr. Hamel to Mr. Bryan | Do | Same subject. Expresses thanks for action taken at Guadalajara which resulted in Constitutionalists respecting German interests. | 894 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Do | Taxation. Advises him of the war tax levy at Tampico and instructs him to urge General Carranza to have the decrees withdrawn. | 754 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Do | Political affairs. It is hoped that Carbajal and Carranza may reach agreement that will bring about peaceful transfer of government. Department is sure Carbajal is willing to waive all conditions excepting amnesty to political prisoners. | 581 | |
| 119 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits statement from Carranza which seems to leave no hope for peaceful transfer of power; also a note from Carbajal which he asks be transmitted to Carranza’s Secretary of War Velasco regarding disposition of Federal troops and entry of Constitutionalist army. | 582 |
| 120 | Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 9 | Same subject. It would be a deplorable mistake should Carranza decline Velasco’s suggestion; he has been informed that in case of refusal the Army contemplates starting new revolution against Constitutionalists by proclaiming General Angeles candidate for Presidency and trying to unite with Villa. | 582 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Urge upon Carbajal the folly of resistance; it is of the highest importance that agreement should be reached. | 583 | |
| Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s Aug. 9 communicated to Carbajal, but probably too late, as Obregon is near city and demands unconditional surrender. President and army willing to comply; the latter being ready to evacuate without fighting. Good offices of Diplomatic Corps asked by Carbajal and Carranza’s agent to facilitate occupation by Constitutionalists. | 583 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman. (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes Mr. de Oliveira’s Aug. 9 and instructs to urge upon Carranza the importance of continuing negotiations in conciliatory spirit until a basis is reached for peaceful transfer of authority. | 583 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Instruction to do everything possible to assist in peaceful transfer of the Government. | 584 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers. | Aug. 11 | Same subject. Instruction to use good offices with Villa, as Mr. Silliman has been instructed to do with Carranza, to secure adjustment of differences between the two chiefs. | 584 | |
| 124 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Same subject. Reports interview with Carranza, who does not accept the idea of an arrangement with Carbajal to save the situation. | 585 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Taxation. General Carranza is without advice on war tax decree. He has asked Tampico for explanation. | 755 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Same subject. American firms were notified that war tax would have to be paid within 24 hours. Rather than pay companies will close. Companies have requested that consular seal be placed on their doors. | 755 | |
| 125 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Aug. 13 | Political affairs. Carbajal has dissolved his government and left for Vera Cruz with several members of Cabinet. Capital delivered to Governor of Federal District, who will sign agreement with General Obregon for delivery of the city. Believes this agreement will fulfill stipulations of Niagara protocol. Requests views of Department. | 585 |
| 206 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Congratulates him on arrangements made, which it is felt are the best possible under the circumstances. Asks that compliments be presented to Carranza and Governor of District; this Government trusts this will be the beginning of an era of peace, prosperity, and progress for Mexico. | 585 |
| 126 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmit translation of agreement signed by Governor of Federal District and General Obregon. | 586 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes translated text of articles of treaty terminating the war. | 586 | |
| 207 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | Aug. 14 | Same subject. The agreement is satisfactory; peaceful transfer of power is assured. The President appreciates the ability with which the matter was handled. | 587 |
| 1182 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of oil interests. Incloses copy of a decree issued by the Governor of Vera Cruz relating to the lease of oil lands in that State. | 710 |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 15 | Severance of diplomatic relations. Transmits Mr. Silliman’s Aug. 13: “To the Brazilian Minister solely is due the preparation of the document signed Aug. 15 terminating the civil war in Mexico.” | 646 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Taxation. If not already done so take immediate action on Department’s telegram of the 8th instant regarding war tax. | 755 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans have not paid war tax and no forceful measures have been taken by authorities. | 755 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 17 | Same subject. War tax measure has been referred to Governor Callero and no further action will be taken pending instructions from him. | 756 | |
| 130 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Quotes note from Mr. Fabela expressing Carranza’s thanks for congratulations. | 588 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Da Gama. | Aug. 18 | Severance of diplomatic relations. Incloses Mr. Hanna’s Aug. 15 and requests him to express to his Government the thanks of this Government for the excellent work done by the Brazilian Minister in behalf of Americans. | 646 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Protection of mining interests. Make representations to General Villa against the decree issued by the Governor of Chihuahua concerning mining operations and ask him to order modification of the decree. | 722 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 19 | Taxation. Quotes letter from Secretary Bonillas concerning payment of mining taxes in which he states that payments made to the Huerta Government since Mar. 1, 1913, will not be recognized as valid. | 756 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 20 | Political affairs. Report Carranza’s triumphal entry into the capital. | 588 | |
| 132 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 22 | Same subject. Carranza has notified Governors of States and other Mexican authorities of assumption of executive power without stating in what capacity. Notice not given diplomatic corps. Use of good offices prevents passports being given British Minister, who leaves voluntarily tomorrow. All Mexican Government Secretaries and Consuls dismissed. | 588 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to urge avoidance of anything which could be construed as a lack of courtesy to diplomatic representatives. Due regard should be had by Carranza for diplomatic usage and respect for diplomatic character of foreign representatives. | 589 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman. (telegram). | do | Taxation. Bring Sr. Bonillas’s letter to the attention of General Carranza with the statement that this Government assumes that the stand taken by Sr. Bonillas does not have his concurrence. | 756 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Political affairs. Carranza states that nothing has been arranged regarding relations with Zapata, but intimates that good offices of United States might be effective in arranging a conference. | 589 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | 1914. Aug. 23 | Same subject. Quotes communication from Carranza asking that President Wilson be notified that he has assumed the Executive Authority of the Mexican Republic, in conformity with the Plan of Guadalupe; text of the Plan. | 589 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Carranza’s message has been brought to the attention of the President. Expresses hope for lasting peace, prosperity, and progress in Mexico. | 590 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza has not assumed title of President, and proper address is First Chief in charge of the Executive Authority. | 590 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Aug. 25 | Same subject. The President will be pleased to render any assistance in his power in securing conference between Carranza and Zapata. This Government is ready to assist in every legitimate way to advance welfare of people of Mexico. | 591 | |
| Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports conference with Carranza concerning diplomatic corps. Has convinced him of necessity of showing due consideration, and he will notify corps of his having taken possession of the Executive Power. | 590 | |
| Mr. Zubaran Capmany to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. As Confidential Agent of the Chief of the Constitutional Army of Mexico he informs this Government of the assumption of the Executive Power by Carranza. | 591 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 26 | Same subject. The attitude of Zapata toward Carranza is decidedly unfriendly; will meet him in conference at his own military camp. Carranza states that he will not go to the camp. Villa emissaries are with Zapata. | 591 | |
| 1190 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | Aug. 27 | Protection of oil interests. Incloses a decree issued by Candido Aguilar, Governor of Vera Cruz, declaring null and void all leases, concessions, and contracts celebrated during the Huerto administration. | 711 |
| 217 | Mr. Bryan to Sr. Oliveira (telegram). | do | Taxation. Demand has been made upon certain American companies to again pay mining taxes already paid to Huerta Government. Request that orders be issued against the exaction of double taxes. | 757 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Aug. 28 | Protection of French interests. Instructs him to inquire as to the future attitude of General Carranza toward the Brothers of the Christian Schools. | 881 | |
| Memorandum to Mr. Zubaran Capmany. | do | Political affairs. Acknowledges note of the 25th instant. | 592 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that he inform Carranza that an American named Hall is being sent to Mexico with the view of bringing about a meeting between Carranza and Zapata. The President is sending a personal representative, Mr. Fuller, to confer with Carranza. Directs that he meet them at Vera Cruz. | 592 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 29 | Same subject. Carranza wishes to arrange meeting with Zapata himself, but failing in this he will then use the good offices of the United States. | 592 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of French interests. States that the attitude of the present Governmental organization in Mexico is decidedly unfriendly toward all Catholic schools. It is not expected that schools will be permitted to reopen at any time in the near future. | 881 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Taxation. Department’s objection concerning payment of mining taxes is sustained except where payment could have been made to Constitutionalists in territory occupied by them. | 757 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram). | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Directs endeavor to obtain postponement of loan said to have been imposed on A. A. Neil and J. L. Burt, Americans, at Guadalaiara. | 778 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 31 | Protection of American interests. About one hundred Americans have returned to Tampico, now destitute and seek financial assistance which has been refused. Suggests press notice advising against return to Tampico for work. | 688 | |
| 298 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher | Sept. 1 | Protection of British interests. Refers to his 524 of Aug. 6; instructs him to inform Villa that Benton property has been in charge of representative of estate and rents of tenants must be paid to representative. | 865 |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do. | Political affairs. Carranza delegates sent to confer with Zapata have returned without accomplishing anything. Zapata says differences may be settled by signing of Plan of Ayala by Carranza; otherwise he will agree to nothing Villa has not first approved. | 592 | |
| General Obregon to Mr. Cobb. | 1914. Sept. 1 | Same subject. General Obregon acknowledges with friendly expressions a personal letter from Mr. Bryan. | 593 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Sept. 2 | Taxation. Inform General Carranza that this Government can not consent to the exception referred to in Consul’s telegram of the 29th ultimo. | 757 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram). | Sept. 3 | Protection of American interests. Approves action reported in his telegram of Aug. 31. Notice given to press. | 689 | |
| 634 | do. | Protection of oil interests. Obtain information whether the decree issued by Governor Aguilar, releasing of oil lands, is intended to relate to future transactions only. | 712 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | Sept. 4 | Political affairs. The Department appreciates the friendly expressions contained in General Obregon’s note, copy of which has been sent to the President. | 593 | |
| Mr. Fuller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Carranza disclaims intention of prolonging interim government, and has issued call for convention of governors and generals for Oct. 1, in accordance with plans of Guadalupe and Torreon to provide for permanent Government. Zapata adjustment paralyzed by refusal of Zapata to confer with Carranza except at former’s remote headquarters. Suggests President send a message to Zapata. | 594 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Directs that he inform Zapata that this Government earnestly desires that he confer and cooperate with Constitutionalists in securing needed reforms; he should call on Carranza personally at Mexico City, or some intermediate place. Carranza should give guaranties of safe conduct. | 594 | |
| Mr. Fuller to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa and Obregon sign joint programme for establishment of civil government; outlines of provision. Call for convention is unsatisfactory and new programme should be carried out. | 594 | |
| Mr. da Gama to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 10 | Severance of diplomatic relations. Acknowledges with measure his Aug. 18. | 647 | |
| 508 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Refers to correspondence had with military governor of State and asks whether he should request exemption in certain cases of Mexican companies, stock in which is largely controlled by Americans. | 778 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 11 | Political affairs. Quotes translation of telegram sent by Obregon to Villa and Gonzalez concerning continued occupation of Vera Cruz by American troops, and suggesting communication to the Provisional President requesting that he take up question of evacuation of territory. | 595 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Note from Minister for Foreign Affairs says that as Constitutionalists have taken over the government, he will be glad to receive any representations this Government may think proper to make. | 595 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Attempts to come to agreement with Zapata without assistance of United States have resulted in failure and increased friction. | 596 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Quotes Villa’s reply to Obregon’s telegram concerning occupation of Vera Cruz. | 596 | |
| 1210 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of oil interests. Incloses copy of letter to Governor Aguilar asking for an interpretation of his decree relating to the leasing of oil lands. | 713 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Political affairs. Carranza is in open rupture with Zapata and does not desire interview with him. Zapata envoys will continue prisoners. Under the circumstances conference with Zapata would not have, approval of Carranza. | 596 | |
| Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Fabela called regarding recognition of Mexican Government as now formed, and the evacuation of Vera Cruz. Suggests that Department’s views be made known. | 596 | |
| Mr. Garrison to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President has directed evacuation of Vera Cruz. Asks that Government at Mexico City be notified in order that appropriate official be designated to take city and customhouse. | 597 | |
| 246 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Olivera (telegram). | 1914. Sept. 15 | Same subject. Instruction to deliver Department’s message to Carranza through Mr. Silliman, notifying him of intention to evacuate Vera Cruz, and to turn over city and customhouse to appropriate officials to be designated. | 598 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Message regarding evacuation of Vera Cruz delivered, and gave greatest satisfaction. Reply being prepared. | 598 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes part of a speech made at the Independence celebration commending President Wilson. | 598 | |
| Mr. Hurst to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 17 | Same subject. General Huerta and suite now in Barcelona. General Porfirio Diaz reported to have been there recently. | 599 | |
| General Villa to President Wilson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expresses appreciation of President’s action in ordering evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 599 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to discourage any immediate requests for recognition. He will be advised whenever the President feels that the time is ripe for such action. | 599 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sillimar (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directed to confer with Carranza regarding evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 599 | |
| 151 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Note from Carranza designates General Aguilar, Governor of State of Vera Cruz, to receive port. | 600 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 18 | Same subject. General Aguilar appointed to receive entire Federal and municipal government of Vera Cruz, and is empowered to name persons who are to assume charge of various posts. Aguilar desires to be informed when to proceed, Mr. Silliman to accompany him, if Department approves. | 600 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Taxation. All questions regarding payment of taxes will hereafter be equitably adjusted at the General Stamp Office at Mexico City. | 758 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrison | do | Political affairs. Incloses copies of correspondence concerning evacuation of Vera Cruz, and asks to be informed when it will be convenient for General Funston to receive General Aguilar. | 601 | |
| Mr. Garrison to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 21 | Same subject. The President desires that the following questions be taken up with the Mexican Government before evacuation of Vera Cruz takes place: Further payment of duties on goods already passed through customhouse; protection of refugees; and disposal of customs funds. | 601 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carother (telegram). | s Sept. 22 | Same subject. Acknowledges Villa’s telegram to the President, which was received with much pleasure. | 602 | |
| 252 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. de Oliveira. | do | Same subject. Asks that he take up with Carranza questions relating to exaction of further customs duties, or local and municipal taxes, imposition of fines on Mexicans employed in connection with civil government of city since American occupation, and protection of refugees. Assurances in definite form should be given as soon as possible in order to prevent delay in evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 603 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Asks whether transportation to the United States shall be furnished certain destitute Americans who declined to leave when chartered ships were available. | 689 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison | Sept. 23 | Political affairs. Acknowledges letter of 21st and encloses copy of telegram of 22d to Mr. de Oliveira. | 603 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of his communication to Carranza regarding evacuation of Vera Cruz, and reply made thereto. | 604 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Break between Villa and Carranza hopeless. Villa disowns Carranza as First Chief and will not participate in convention, which is expected to be held as announced. At instance of Carranza, Mr. Silliman is coming to Washington, leaving Mr. Belt to represent him. | 605 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canada (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Protection of American interests. Directed to decline all applications for assistance and transportation. Inform Consul, Tampico. | 689 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs that he decline all further applications for assistance and transportation, and to so inform all Consuls in his district. (Same to Vera Cruz.) | 689 | |
| 1041 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Sept. 25 | Protection of French interests. Encloses copy of decree of Governor of Vera Cruz regarding the expulsion of foreign clergymen. | 882 |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan. (telegram). | Sept. 26 | Political affairs. Quotes telegram from Villa to certain Generals in Mexico City setting forth reasons for repudiating Carranza, and suggesting, as means to avoid armed conflict, that Carranza deliver Provisional Government to Sr. Calderon. Villa says he would not accent Presidency. | 605 | |
| 165 | Sr. Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 28 | Protection of mining interests. The Mexican Government, on Aug. 29, issued a decree canceling all mining titles and declaring null and void all proceedings relating to the acquiring of mining claims started during the Huerta administration. | 723 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of American interests. Says a few destitute Americans are coming from Mexico and asks whether funds are available for transportation. | 690 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrett (telegram). | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Informs him of instructions sent to consuls discontinuing assistance to refugees. | 690 | |
| Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Severance of diplomatic relations. Desires to take a vacation and makes suggestions in connection therewith. | 648 | |
| 43 | Same to same | do | Protection of mining interests. Incloses translation of circular issued Sept. 3, making effective decree of Aug. 29, relating to mining titles. | 723 |
| Mr. Belt to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Gives salient points in Carranza’s answer to demand by Villa’s generals for his resignation. | 606 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Incloses manifesto issued at Chihuahua by Villa against the Provisional Government of Carranza. | 606 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan | do | Protection of oil interests. Department awaits reply of Governor Aguilar to the inquiry addressed to him. | 714 | |
| Mr. Germon to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Forced 1oans imposed on American citizens. Local State Government has issued decree declaring forced loan. | 778 | |
| 265 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira. | do. | Severance of diplomatic relations. Replies to his Sept. 29 and makes suggestions as to disposal of American interests in his absence. | 648 |
| 267 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Political affairs. Department anxiously awaits reply to its telegram of Sept. 22, concerning guaranties against exaction of further import duties, etc., upon evaucation of Vera Cruz. | 608 |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Convention of generals will adjourn to Aguas Calientes beginning on the 5th and lasting until the 10th. Carranza approves program and is willing to abide by decision of the convention. | 608 | |
| 176 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Foreign Office has not replied to notes based on Department’s telegram of Sept. 22, but newspapers announce report that Government will ask whether evacuation order is still in force and to fix date. | 609 |
| 178 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Two notes received from Foreign Office. One stating that convention refuses to accept resignation of Carranza, and other that Carranza has given instructions to Gen. Aguilar to receive port of Vera Cruz and appoint representatives. Carranza asks that date for evacuation be fixed. | 609 |
| 52 | Sr. Oliveira to Mr. Bryan | Oct. 6 | Taxation. Refers to Department’s No. 217 of Aug. 27. The Foreign Office states that orders have been issued to the tax collector at Guanajuato not to collect double taxes from the American Mining and Milling Co. | 758 |
| 54 | Same to same | Oct. 7 | Revolutionary claims. Incloses copy of claims decree issued by Carranza on May 10, 1913, with suggestion that it be given publicity. | 655 |
| 281 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Quotes message from Mr. Silliman for delivery to Mr. Fabela regarding questions arising in connection with evacuation of Vera Cruz, and asking clear and explicit statement from Carranza. | 609 |
| 158 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis | Oct. 8 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Approves action in making representations against forced loan imposed upon National Cracker Co. 1 | 779 |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Oct. 9 | Protection of Spanish interests. Asks that warships take up question of protection of Spaniards at Mazatlan and Acapulco. | 827 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Requests warship be sent for protection of Spaniards at Matzatlan. | 827 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | Oct. 10 | Same subject. Encloses copy of note from Spanish Ambassador and requests orders be sent to have naval vessel go to Mazatlan to investigate. | 827 | |
| Same to same | Oct. 12 | Same subject. Encloses copy of note from Spanish Ambassador and asks that naval vessel be sent to Acapulco to investigate. | 828 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 14 | Political affairs. Temporary organization of convention made permanent. Convention will not take up question of the First Chief until Zapata is fully represented. | 610 | |
| 187 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Foreign Office advises that note outlines in Department’s telegram 281 of Oct. 7 has been sent to convention of governors and generals at Aguas Calientes for action. | 610 |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Convention decides to telegraph General Zapata and Governor Maytorena to suspend hostilities. Committee appointed to invite Zapata to attend convention. | 610 | |
| Mr. Roosevelt to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram from Commander of Pacific Fleet concerning conditions at Mazatlan, Acapulco, La Paz, and Santa Rosalia. | 828 | |
| 297 | Mr. Lansing to Sr. Oliveira (telegram). | Oct. 16 | Protection of mining interests. American citizens who acquired mining titles in good faith and in conformity with Mexican laws during the Huerta regime should not be bound by the decree annulling such proceedings. | 724 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 17 | Protection of French interests. Requests protection of the employees of the Boleo Company at Santa Rosalia. | 882 | |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Forced loan imposed on American citizens. Government threatens attachment Company Galletera Nacional. notwithstanding protest. | 779 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 18 | Political affairs. Villa says that he will support any provisional President selected by convention except Carranza. | 611 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels. | Oct. 19 | Protection of Spanish interests. Suggests that naval vessel at Mazatlan be asked to report as to welfare of Spanish Consular Agent. | 829 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Outlines report received from Parral concerning arrest and subsequent release of Antonio Larfucea, a Spanish subject, upon payment of $2,500, and occupation of Parral by Villa upon withdrawal of Ilerrera. | 829 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | do | Protection of French interests. Refers to his note of Oct. 17 and informs him of measures taken by American naval vessels to give protection to foreigners. | 882 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Asks that appropriate authorities be requested to withdraw demand for payment of tax imposed on Company Galletera Nacional. | 780 | |
| 301 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of mining interests. His No. 43 of Sept. 29 did not enclose decree of Aug. 29, which is desired. | 725 |
| 1248 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | Oct. 20 | Protection of oil interests. Incloses copy of letter from Governor Aguilar, replying to his inquiry relating to the decree of oil land leases. The Governor strongly implies that the decree is retroactive. | 714 |
| 168 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Young. | Oct. 22 | Forced loan imposed on American citizens. Instructs that there are no treaty provisions bearing upon payment by Americans of contributions or taxes in Mexico. Informs him concerning payment of such contributions or taxes levied in accordance with laws of Mexico. | 780 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Carranza has not heard from convention: regarding Vera Cruz. He considers it inexpedient to issue statement such as desired by the Department, but says no one will be molested on account of service rendered Americans and no back duties or taxes will be collected. | 611 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. He has been asked whether Department’s telegram of Oct. 7 is an expression of its desires or a stipulation for the evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 611 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Oct. 23 | Same subject. Villa says Carranza was willing to submit resignation so long as he believed that he controlled convention, but when a representative convention was convened his ambition came to light and now he will stop at nothing. Villa is awaiting action of convention. | 611 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza informs convention that he will not submit his resignation, and will deliver Executive power only to President elected by the people. | 612 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canova (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Mr. Silliman’s telegram of Oct. 7 to Mr. Fabela is restatement of Department’s desires as expressed in its telegram to Brazilian Minister on Sept. 22, copy of which should be furnished convention. | 612 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Outlines proclamation by Carranza replying to Chihuahua proclamation of Villa. He charges Villa with insincerity. No mention of convention or Vera Cruz. | 612 | |
| 191 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Is sending by mail note from Foreign Office concerning guaranties desired by Department regarding evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 613 |
| Admiral Blue to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegrams reporting arrest of Spanish Consular Agent at Mazatlan. | 830 | |
| 66 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 28 | Political affairs. Incloses note referred to in his telegram 191 of the 27th. Says Carranza did not anticipate that Department would make conditions for evacuation of Vera Cruz. Amplest instructions have been given Aguilar, Governor of Vera Cruz. Carranza can not issue manifesto or make statement as desired. Asks that date for evacuation be set. | 614 |
| 192 | Same to same (telegram). | do | Protection of mining interests. Mexican Government has informed him that mining regulations shall apply. | 725 |
| 65 | do | Same subject. Quotes note from the Foreign Office reiterating that all decisions passed under the Huerta regime are null and void. | 725 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 29 | Political affairs. Carranza’s communication to convention received. He will not attend or send delegate, and will not recognize sovereignty of convention until informed of extent of sovereignty. “Willing to retire if Villa and Zapata also retire. Accuses Villa of desire to dictate naming of the President. | 615 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Outlines report of committee to which Carranza’s communication was referred. | 615 | |
| 68 | Sr. Oliveira to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of mining interests. Encloses translation of decree of Aug. 29. relating to mining titles. | 726 |
| 311 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | Nov. 1 | Political affairs. Bequests him to inform Acting Secretary for Foreign Affairs concerning position of this Government regarding guaranties requested of Carranza, and to say that date of evacuation will be fixed when desires of this Government outlined in its telegram of Sept. 22 are met. | 616 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canova (telegram). | Nov. 2 | Same subject. Asks that paraphrase of Department’s telegram of Nov. 1 to Mr. de Oliveira be brought to the attention of the convention. | 616 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Convention declares General Gutierrez, Governor of San Luis Potosi, Provisional President for 20 da vs. | 617 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Committee named to notify Carranza of convention’s action. Villa, who reiterates allegiance to Gutierrez, will also be informed. | 617 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 3 | Same subject. Gutierrez says that upon taking oath as Provisional President he will issue proclamation desired by Department regarding Vera Cruz. Villa will support proclamation. | 617 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bevan (telegram). | do | Protection of oil interests. Inform appropriate authorities that it is the view of this Government that the decree of Governor Aguilar, declaring null and void all leases, concessions, and contracts celebrated under the Huerta regime, should not be applied to American citizens. | 716 | |
| 313 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Oliveira (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Protection of mining interests. Inform appropriate authorities that this Government can not submit to the application of the decree of Aug. 29 to the rights of American citizens acquired during the Huerta administration. | 726 |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Nov. 5 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Discusses articles of concession of the Compañía Galletera Nacional. | 780 | |
| 1277 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of oil interests. Incloses copy of letter to Governor Aguilar re oil lands in Vera Cruz, and states that it would be unwise to press General Aguilar at this time to decide the question. | 716 |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Carranza insists on conditions. Obregon asks for extension of time for Carranza. Decided to send ultimatum to Carranza demanding delivery of Executive power by Nov. 10 to Gutierrez, who takes oath of office to-morrow. | 618 | |
| Memorandum from German Embassy. | Nov. 7 | Protection of German interests. Quotes report of Oct. 28 from German Legation at Mexico City concerning confiscation of estate of German Vice Consul at Guanajuato, and incloses copy of order of confiscation issued by Villa. | 895 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs use of best efforts to have property of German Vice Consul at Guanajuata returned. | 895 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain consular officers (telegram). | Nov. 9 | Severance of diplomatic relations. Instructions in regard to departure from their posts. | 648 | |
| 532 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan | do | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Loan imposed on Compañia Galletera Nacional has been abrogated. | 781 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Carranza issues manifesto disowning convention and its proceedings. | 618 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Committee sent to see Carranza telegraph Gutierrez that Carranza asks more time and states willingness to deliver Executive power if convention elects Provisional President not for twenty days but until Constitutional President is elected and inaugurated. Request is inadmissible. | 618 | |
| 201 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Same subject. Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs, transmits note embodying decrees issued by Carranza declaring that repayment of customs dues or taxes will not be demanded, and that general amnesty is granted persons employed in administering affairs at Vera Cruz. Asks that evacuation be not delayed. | 618 |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Convention declares Carranza in rebellion. | 620 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Protection of German interests. Says Villa has ordered investigation and return of property of German Vice Consul. | 895 | |
| 203 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Revolutionary claims. Carranza has issued regulations requiring that claimants prove their nationality. Requests instruction. | 656 |
| 320 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | Nov. 12 | Same subject. Reply to his No. 203 of Nov. 11. The Department considers its statement that claimants are American citizens should be accepted as prima facie correct, subject to rebutting evidence by Mexican authorities. | 656 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan | do | Protection of French interests. Informs Department of the inimical policy of the new Mexican Government toward the National Bank of Mexico, a large quantity of the stock of which is owned by French holders, and requests support of representations to be made to Gen. Carranza’s Government by the French Charge” d’Affaires at Mexico City. | 883 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 13 | Political affairs. Carranza generals appear to have allied themselves with him against convention. Convention committed to Villa, appointing him Commander-in-Chief. | 620 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Transmits note from General Gutierrez outlining events since the elimination of Huerta, and announcing purpose of new government under his charge to move to Mexico City. Expresses hope for good relations with United States, and for evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 620 | |
| 323 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to give to Carranza, and make public, a statement that as Carranza and the convention have given assurances and guaranties requested, it is the purpose of this Government to withdraw from Vera Cruz on Nov. 23. | 621 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | do | Same subject and tenor, for delivery to Villa | 621 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canova (telegram). | do | Same subject and tenor, for delivery to Gutierrez | 621 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain American missions. | do | Same subject and tenor | 621 | |
| Mr. Bryan to certain foreign missions | 1914. Nov. 13 | Same subject and tenor | 621 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. President Gutierrez has set hour for hostilities to begin. The convention has appointed a permanent commission. | 622 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 15 | Political affairs. Carranza will deliver the Executive power to the Provisional President. | 622 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canova (telegram). | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Inform General Gutierrez that his telegram of Nov. 13 was brought to attention of the President. Sentiments expressed therein appreciated and it is hoped that lasting peace in Mexico will be brought about. | 622 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza offers to resign military command to Gonzalez. He proposes that Villa resign to Gutierrez, and that he and Villa retire to Habana. Also proposes that convention reconvene at Mexico City and elect Provisional President, to whom Gutierrez and Gonzalez shall deliver forces. | 623 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza repudiates yesterday’s offer and makes a new proposal for delivery of Executive power. Villa starts for Mexico City to-morrow. | 623 | |
| 82 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Transmits two notes from the Foreign Office regarding the evacuation of Vera Cruz. | 623 |
| The British Embassy to the Department of State. | Nov. 17 | Protection of British interests. Calls attention to serious state of affairs reported to exist at Tampico, and asks that naval vessel be sent to protect British lives and interests and to afford refuge in event of danger. | 865 | |
| 1602 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Oliveira. | Nov. 18 | Protection of mining interests. Acknowledges his No. 65. | 727 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels. | Nov. 19 | Protection of British interests. Informs of contents of memorandum of the 17th from the British Embassy and suggests that protection be accorded foreigners at Tampico. | 866 | |
| Mr. Belt to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Obregon issues formal declaration of war against Villa, and expects to leave for Salina Cruz on the 21st. | 624 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | .do | Same subject. After conference between Gutierrez and Villa, it was decided that Villa remain at head of Convention troops. | 625 | |
| Mr. Breckinridge to General Funston (telegram). | Nov. 20” | Same subject. Order to evacuate Vera Cruz on Nov. 23, with directions for disposition of funds and records. He is to avoid any declaration which might be interpreted as committing this Government to recognition of any faction. | 625 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan. | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Requests that American Consular Agent at Tampico be permitted to use own judgment as to first reporting to Department before taking action in cases seeming to require prompt action. | 830 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of British interests. Acknowledges his Nov. 19. | 866 | |
| 1605 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Oliveira. | Nov. 21 | Protection of mining interests. Acknowledges his No. 43. | 727 |
| 557 | Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan. | do | Same subject. Requests instructions how to advise American citizens in regard to decree of Aug. 29, 1914. relating to mining titles. | 727 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 22 | Political affairs. General Blanco assumes charge in Mexico City and appoints necessary sub officials. Outlines action had at conference of generals, elimination of Carranza and Villa and formation of provisional government. | 625 | |
| 218 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. General Blanco takes full command of the federal district. | 626 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Transports have left Vera Cruz. No friction between American and Constitutionalist troops. | 626 | |
| Mr. Bonney to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. San Luis Potosi is now the temporary-capital of Mexico. Convention troops have advanced easterly and southerly. | 626 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Constitutionalist Government establishing offices at Vera Cruz. General Aguilar extends congratulations upon orderly evacuation and clean condition of city. Carranza, Obregon and Alvarado announced to arrive to-day. | 627 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | 1914. Nov. 26 | Protection of Spanish interests. Calls attention to murder of Spaniards and plunder of property in Mexico City, despite assurances. | 831 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 27 | Political affairs. President Gutierrez at Queretaro awaiting developments. Villa expected to enter Mexico City. General Blanco reported to have withdrawn troops from Mexico City. | 627 | |
| 7 | Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram received by Foreign Office from Spanish Minister, Mexico City, concerning outrages on Spaniards. | 831 |
| 336 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Ask investigation of reported outrages on Spaniards by Zapata forces, and requests representations be made if reports confirmed. | 831 |
| 227 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Replies to telegram of 28th and says only few isolated cases of violence by irresponsible bands in suburbs, and that Zapatista authorities are trying best to redress damage done. | 832 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Carranza issues decree ordering transfer of government offices to places dictated by circumstances, National Government remaining at Vera Cruz. | 627 | |
| 227 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Zapata arrived 27th. Angeles arrived on 28th with advance guard and is awaiting Villa, who has issued general order according full guaranties to all. | 627 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Miller (telegram). | Nov. 30 | Protection of Spanish interests. Instructs that in cases calling for prompt action friendly offices may be extended Spaniards prior to receiving Department’s instructions in particular cases. | 832 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Willard. | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 7 of Nov. 27, and gives substance of telegram from Brazilian Minister at Mexico City. (Also communicated to Spanish Ambassador.) | 832 | |
| 1412 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand. | Dec. 2 | Protection of French interests. States reasons why it is not advisable for American Government to make representations to the Mexican authorities in the sense indicated in his note of Nov. 12. | 884 |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 4 | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports cutting of railway between Vera Cruz and Mexico City and requests good offices with Carranza for protection of certain merchandise being shipped to Mexico City for Spaniards and other foreigners. | 833 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Requests that good offices be used with Carranza for safe arrival of goods mentioned by Spanish Ambassador. | 833 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. The Permanent Commission to call full Convention for Jan. 1, thirty Zapata delegates to participate. Commission criticizes Gutierrez for some appointments. | 628 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 8 | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports shooting at Tampico of Vincente Vidal and Eduardo Sabugal, Spanish subjects, and detention of Julian Zorilla. Suggests Carranza be requested to release the latter. (Transmitted through Vera Cruz Consulate.) | 834 | |
| Mr. Canova to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Political affairs. President Gutierrez, accompanied by Villa and number of members of Convention entered city Dec. 3. Villa and Zapata have conference at Xochimilco on Dec. 4. Villa and Zapata forces enter capital on Dec. 6. | 628 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Firing across the boundary. Directs that he inform Carranza that conditions along border at Naco are becoming serious. Several Americans killed and wounded by shots fired across border. Urge that Carranza instruct those under him to avoid further violations, otherwise it will be duty of this Government to take steps necessary for protection of American lives. Repeat to Silliman for attention of Gutierrez. | 649 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | Dec. 10 | Protection of Spanish interests. Directs that he request Carranza for reason execution of Vidal and Sabugal, and ask that no summary action be taken against Zorrilla. | 834 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño. | do | Same subject. Informs him of Vidal, Sabugal, and Zorrilla cases. | 834 | |
| 1315 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Makes report concerning Vidal, Sabugal. and Zorrilla. | 835 |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Acknowledges note concerning Vidal, Sabugal, and Zorrilla, and expresses hope that no efforts will be spared to save the latter. | 836 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Dec. 11 | Firing across the boundary. Encloses note from President Gutierrez to Convention Commander at Naco directing that serious situation be remedied. | 649 | |
| Mr. Capmany to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Discusses conditions at Naco and says that shots reaching American territory come from the forces of Governor Maytorena, and suggests that representations be made to him. | 650 | |
| 1316 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan. | do | Taxation. Villa authorities are demanding payment of taxes imposed by the Carranza Government. Suggests that the Department endeavor to have Carranza send a sufficient force to protect the oil fields and relieve companies from double tax. | 781 |
| do | Protection of Spanish interests. Says military authorities advise that Zorrilla will be allowed to leave the country. (Communicated to Spanish Ambassador Dec. 14.) | 837 | ||
| 1085 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 13 | Firing across the boundary. Encloses reply of Carranza to representations concerning the Naco situation. Reviews conditions and says that any use of force by this Government would be looked upon as an act of hostility. | 651 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Instruction to do his utmost to prevent executions of political prisoners and harm to religious orders. | 628 | |
| 23 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher. | Dec. 14 | Protection of mining interests. Informs him of representations made to the Carranza Government in regard to decree of Aug. 29, 1914, relating to mining titles. | 728 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | Dec. 15 | Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Directs that Villa be asked whether Pelaez is his representative; and, if so, to order withdrawal of demand against Perm Mexico Oil Company. | 782 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 16 | Political affairs. Encloses copy of decree issued by Carranza outlining the political program of the Constitutionalist Government under the Plan of Guadalupe. | 629 | |
| 360 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes for the information of General Gutierrez and in order that he may know the President’s earnest desires in the premises, telegram of July 23 sent to Mr. Silliman at Tampico and to Mr. Carothers at Torreon. | 633 |
| 1095 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 18 | Protection of Spanish interests. Encloses replies to representations made to Carranza concerning cases of Vidal, Sabugal, and Zorrilla, from which it appears that Carranza desires matter taken up by duly accredited Spanish representative at Mexico City or Vera Cruz. | 837 |
| 241 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 19 | Political affairs. Reports conference with Gutierrez and delivery of telegram of 16th. Gutierrez in complete accord with suggestions. | 633 |
| 1323 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan. | do | Forced loans. Reports the demoralized state of the Tampico oil industry due to the demands of Pelaez and others. | 783 |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Firing across the boundary. Reports conference with Maytorena concerning conditions at Naco. If port of Naco were closed he could withdraw with assurance that forces under General Hill could not continue securing munitions. | 652 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 20 | Political affairs. Provisional President informs him that another effort is being made to get Villa to resign. As Carranza will not resign, they expect eventually to drive him out. | 634 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 22 | Protection of Spanish interests. Reports release of Zorrilla upon payment of 10,000 pesos and condition he leave Mexico. (Communicated to Spanish Ambassador, Dec. 24.) | 838 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 23 | Political affairs. Gutierrez announces, after interview with Villa, that the latter will remain in the city indefinitely. | 634 | |
| 251 | Sr. Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Protection of mining interests. The Provisional Government has issued a decree extending the time for the revalidation of mining titles until Mar. 31. 1915. | 729 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram). | Dec. 24 | Taxation. Request Carranza to send sufficient force to Tamapache to protect oil companies from imposition of double taxes. | 784 | |
| 376 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | 1914. Dec. 26. | Political affairs. Say to General Gutierrez that the President heartily approves of order directing generals to abstain from summary executions, and to urge upon Villa acceptance of order as best means of strengthening Provisional Government | 634 |
| 375 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Firing across the boundary. Instruction to call upon President Gutierrez and General Villa and obtain, if possible, instruction to Governor Maytorena to carry out agreement with General Hill concerning evacuation of Naco. Text of agreement. If ratified and carried out, this agreement will stop fighting and relieve conditions on the border. | 653 |
| Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. As confidential agent of the Provisional Government states that Villa will act in harmony with suggestions concerning Naco. | 654 | |
| 378 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Oliveira (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Directs that Villa be informed of this Government’s appreciation of his friendly interest concerning the agreement in regard to cessation of firing along the international border. | 654 |
| 257 | Mr. de Oliveira to Mr. Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Quotes answer received from Villa expressing willingness to accept special arrangement to prevent firing across international border. | 654 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 29 | Political affairs. Rupture between President Gutierrez on the one hand and Villa and Zapata on the other has begun. Arrests continue; prominent citizens executed by Zapata commander at Pachuca. Gutierrez issues circular letter to generals asking that arrests and executions by subordinates be prevented. Some members of convention leave for San Luis Potosi and will convoke new convention. Villiata and Zapata elements hold convention at Mexico City. | 634 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 30 | Same subject. The rupture in his Dec. 29 confirmed through Zapatista sources. Convention will meet at Mexico City Jan. 1. | 635 | |
| 1615 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Oliveira. | do | Protection of mining interests. Approves his course of action in regard to the decree invalidating mining titles. | 730 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Political affairs. If convention meets on Jan. 1 Zapata’ element will endeavor to dominate, and support of Villa is expected. Supporters of President expect unlooked-for strength in his behalf. Rumored Villa will declare himself dictator. | 635 |
morocco.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan. | 1913. Jan. 8 | French Protectorate in Morocco. Transmits text of Franco-Moroccan Protectorate Treaty, signed at Fez. Mar. 30, 1912, and asks adhesion of the United States thereto. | 905 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand. | Jan. 22 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 8th instant, and gives reasons why the United States must refrain from expression of opinion on the treaty. Reviews part of treaty and states understanding on which this Government would view with favor reforms which French Protectorate contemplate introducing into Morocco. | 905 | |
| Mr. de la Rocca to Mr. Bryan | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Incloses copy of Official Bulletin of Morocco Protectorate promulgating new judiciary system in French zone, together with decree relating to that organization, and asks that American citizens be placed under new jurisdiction. | 906 | |
| Mr. Moore to Mr. Jusserand. | 1914 Feb. 13 | Same subject. Reviews the more important matters under discussion between the United States and Morocco, and expresses hope that a definite understanding and settlement of pending questions may be reached preliminary to recognition of contemplated change in Government of Morocco. | 907 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan | Apr. 22 | Same subject. Incloses form of declaration for signature by the United States relinquishing, together with its consular courts, its extraterritorial privileges in Morocco. Says French Government is ready to settle pending Questions. | 914 | |
| 1315 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand | Apr. 30 | Same subject. American Legation at Tangier has been instructed to present memorandum of pending American claims in Morocco, settlement of which would greatly aid this government in replying to note asking for formal recognition of French protectorate in Morocco. | 915 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan | 1914. June 10 | Same subject. Says that steps had been taken to bring about settlement of pending questions, and asks early recognition of French protectorate. | 916 | |
| Mr. Clausse to Mr. Bryan. | July 16 | Same subject. Discusses protection of Moorish protégés. | 916 | |
| do | Same subject. Discusses pending questions in which the United States is interested and expresses hope for early accession to request for recognition of French protectorate. | 917 | ||
| 1358 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Clausse. | July 24 | Same subject. This Government has assured the French Government of its favorable disposition toward the reform proposed by the French protectorate and will carefully consider Mr. Clausse’s note of July 16. | 921 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Discusses further claims against Morocco in which the United States is interested, and again asks for early reply to requests concerning abrogation of capitulations. | 921 | |
| Mr. Blake to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Great Britain consents to recognition of French protectorate over Morocco in exchange for recognition British protectorate in Egypt. All powers excepting the United States have now recognized French protectorate. No reason seen for departing from position that recognition be deferred until settlement outstanding cases. | 923 |
netherlands.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Schmolck to Mr. Bryan. | 1913. Sept. 22 | Second International Opium Conference. Transmits copy of the Final Protocol of the Second International Opium Conference. | 924 | |
| 1688 | Mr. de Rappard to Mr. Bryan. | 1914 Jan. 19 | Third International Opium Conference. Summary, showing that the powers not yet signatories of the Convention of Jan. 23, 1912, were, on Dec. 31, 1913: Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Turkey, and Uruguay. | 925 |
| 1740 | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 1688, and states that Bulgaria, Greece, and Uruguay have promised to sign the Convention; Austria-Hungary will probably sign; Serbia has declared that she will provisionally withhold her signature; and Turkey persists in refusing to sign. In accordance with the Final Protocol of the Second Opium Conference he has been instructed to ask that the United States be represented at the Conference to be held at The Hague in May next, to consider whether the Convention can be put into operation. | 925 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. de Rappard. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Acknowledges the foregoing and states that the United Statel will be represented at the Conference, but would prefer, for the reasons of preparation, that the date of the Conference should be not earlier than June 15. | 926 | |
| 2324 | Mr. de Rappard to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Notifies him that the Convention has been signed by Bulgaria, Uruguay, and Great Britain on behalf of certain dependencies, with dates of respective signatures. The Convention has been ratified by China. | 926 |
| 2424 | May 12 | Same subject. Refers to the Department’s Apr. 18, and notifies him that the Opium Conference will meet on June 15. | 927 | |
| 2494 | May 22 | Same subject. Refers to his No. 2424 of May 12 and informs him that Austria-Hungary has declared its adhesion to the contents of the Convention and its readiness to enforce its provisions if the other Governments decide that the Convention may be put into operation. | 927 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. van Dyke and Denby. | June 5 | Same subject. Instructions to the American Delegates to the Third International Opium Conference. | 927 | |
| Mr. Van Dyke to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 20 | Same subject. Owing to the refusal of Turkey, Greece, and Serbia to sign the Convention, inquires whether the American delegates may agree to put the Convention into effect with a limited number of Powers. | 931 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Van Dyke (telegram). | 1914. June 22 | Same subject. Reply to his June 20. Not believing the course suggested to be advisable, instructs him to secure an adjournment to Aug. 15 if appropriate, meantime letting the Conference request the United States and Netherlands endeavor to secure the signatures of Turkey, Greece, and Serbia. The present situation is embarrassing antinarcotic legislation now before the Senate. | 931 | |
| Mr. Van Dyke to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 23 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s June 22. Adjournment would not be accepted. Turkey is immovable. A disposition to put the Convention into effect now is general in the Conference and participated in by the American delegates. Instructions desired. | 931 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Van Dyke (telegram). | June 24 | Same subject. Reply to his June 23, instructing him that he may concur in the proposal to put the Convention into effect among as many powers as are disposed thereto, but that in any case it should be made effective by all the powers that have signed. | 932 | |
| 103 | Messrs. Van Dyke and Denby to Mr. Bryan. | June 26 | Same subject. Report of the American Delegates to the Third International Opium Conference relating to the proceedings and inclosing resolutions and speeches. | 932 |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 10 | Same subject. The Opium Convention has been accented by Greece without reservations. | 937 | |
| 3717 | Mr. de Rappard to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the Final Protocol of the Third Conference, authorizing the Powers that have ratified the Opium Convention to declare their intention to put it into operation by signing a protocol to be opened for that purpose. Such a protocol has been opened at The Hague; text thereof. | 937 |
nicaragua.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Br Brown Bros. & Co. and Seligman & Co. | 1914. Jan. 13 | Financial affairs. The Minister of Nicaragua having stated that his Government desires to borrow perhaps as much as $500,000 the Department will be glad to discuss the matter with them. | 944 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Aug. 17, 1913, and renews instruction to request of the Nicaraguan Government a complete financial statement in order that the Department may be prepared to assist in effecting a complete reorganization of Nicaragua’s finances. | 945 | |
| 48 | Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Refers to the foregoing and transmits as complete a statement as has been obtainable of Nicaragua’s finances. | 945 |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Bryan | Feb. 12 | Proposed interoceanic canal treaty. States the policy of Nicaragua toward the United States and urges the early submission to the Senate of the Canal Treaty. | 953 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Dueñas | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Replies to his Oct. 21, 1913, and denies the cogency of his argument regarding the alleged joint dominion over the Gulf of Fonseca; denies that a United States coaling station in that gulf would have the effect stated that a plebiscite should be held. | 954 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chamorro. | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of his Feb. 12 | 956 | |
| 57 | Same to same. | Mar. 5 | Financial affairs. Refers to the foregoing and reports the unwillingness of the Government to divulge additional financial information. | 946 |
| Mr. Dueñas to Mr. Bryan | Mar. 11 | Proposed interoceanic canal treaty. Rejoinder to the Department’s Feb. 18: reiterates his previous contentions, and insists on a plebiscite in regard to the naval station concession contained in the proposed treaty. | 956 | |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Bryan. | May 25 | Same subject. Submits papers to reinforce the position taken by this Government in its note of Feb. 18 to Mr. Dueñas. | 957 | |
| President Diaz to Mr. Chamorro (telegram). | July 6 | Political affairs. Attack on the barracks at Bluefields and other insurrections implicating American citizens. Asylum sought at American Consulate. Attitude of the United States. Clifford D. Sands, an American citizen, led an unsuccessful attack on the police barracks at Bluefields; Sands took refuge in the American Consulate. | 940 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Clare (telegram). | 1914. July 7 | Same subject. Informs him of substance of the foregoing and instructs him that if the report is true Sands should not be sheltered in the Consulate. | 940 | |
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Bryan | do | Proposed interoceanic canal treaty. The treaty pending in the Senate contains a clause like the Platt Amendment, which would establish a protectorate over Nicaragua. Protests against the same, and renews the protest against the provision relating to a naval station. | 959 | |
| Mr. Meza to Mr. Bryan. | July 8 | Same subject and purport. | 960 | |
| Mr. Clare to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 9 | Political affairs. Reply to his July 7. Sands was badly wounded; authorities gave consent to keeping him at Consulate a few days and he was delivered to the authorities July 8 and sent to the hospital. | 940 | |
| 35 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson. | July 14 | Same subject and purport | 941 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Calvo | July 16 | Proposed interoceanic canal treaty. Replies to his July 7; his Government has been misinformed, as no treaty has been presented to the Senate for ratification; gives status of the draft treaty; if the matter should become a practical one this Government will examine his protest. | 960 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Meza. | do | Same subject. Identical with the foregoing | 961 | |
| Mr. Calvo to Mr. Bryan. | July 18 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s July 16. | 961 | |
| Mr. Meza to Mr. Bryan. | July 21 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s July 16 | 962 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale | July 24 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Calvo’s communications and instructs him to ascertain the cause of Costa Rica’s attitude. | 963 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Calvo | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 17, 1913. Denies the alleged joint interest of Costa Rica in the matters affected by the proposed treaty with Nicaragua. | 964 | |
| President Diaz to Mr. Chamorro (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Approves Canal Treaty; requests notification when signed. | 966 | |
| Mr. Bryan to the President. | Aug. 8 | Same subject. Submits the Canal Convention, signed Aug. 5, for transmission to the Senate. | 966 | |
| Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s July 24. | 966 | |
| 109 | Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan | Aug. 19 | Political affairs. Transmits copies of correspondence regarding Sands. | 941 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 24 | Same subject. President Diaz will deport Sands. Information as to landing of marines. | 943 | |
| 115 | Same to same | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Sands sailed for New Orleans on Aug. 26: the incident is believed to be closed. | 943 |
| Mr. Brenes Mesen to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 31 | Proposed interoceanic canal treaty. Urges insertion in the treaty of a specific declaration that the rights of Costa Rica are not involved. | 967 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 5 | Financial affairs. There is to be an extraordinary session of the Nicaraguan Congress to grant power for issuance of bonds, reduce the budget, and enact a moratorium law. | 946 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Sept. 9 | Same subject. Brown Bros, fear the proposed action of the Nicaraguan Congress will seriously affect business. Instruction to endeavor to obtain a postponement while the Department tries to secure the passage of the Canal Treaty in the Senate. | 946 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 10 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Sept. 9. The Government can not promise a postponement of the moratorium but agreed to take no action as to issue of bonds or paper money without notice to the Legation. Other financial news, including contemplated reduction of salaries of Americans officially employed. | 946 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. Instructs him to report as to reductions of Americans’ salaries: views of the Department thereon. | 947 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson | Sept. 18 | Political affairs. Acknowledges receipt of his No. 109 of Aug. 19. | 947 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Sept. 23 | Financial affairs. Refers to the foregoing. There is no means of reducing Americans’ salaries. Moratorium bill has passed lower, House; financial situation; a new issue of billetes may be ordered. He suggests the negotiation of a loan of from $50,000 to $75,000 for urgent current expenses. | 944 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Same subject. Instructs him to say to the Government that the Department is unable to obtain action in the Senate on the Canal Treaty. | 948 | |
| President Diaz to President Wilson (telegram). | Oct. 2 | Same subject. Thanks for his and Mr. Bryan’s efforts in behalf of Nicaragua. | 948 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Oct. 2 | Same subject. President Diaz has signed the new budget; all other financial legislation suspended awaiting action on the Canal Treaty. In view of the crisis the Minister has suggested an additional tax law and internal revenue reorganization. | 948 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Department approves general principles of contract now being made with the bankers; hopes Congress will adopt system of taxation sufficient to provide for needs of the Government. | 949 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Messrs. Brown Bros. & Co. and Seligman & Co. | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Incloses telegram from Nicaraguan Foreign Office to Nicaraguan Minister urging him to obtain a loan of $50,000 for present needs, to which is added autographic statement by Mr. Bryan seconding the request. | 949 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Chamorro. | do | Same subject. Informs him of the foregoing | 950 | |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 16 | Same subject. Informs him that, trusting to the ratification of the Canal Treaty within four months, during which the moratorium will be in effect, his Government will find it very difficult to obtain approval of the proposed contracts with the bankers, and requests that this Government will induce the bankers to abide by the moratorium. | 950 | |
| 133 | Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Refers to his own Sept. 10 and Sept. 23 and reports the passage of a moratorium law. | 951 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 10 | Political affairs. Reports imminence of insurrection in Mosquito Territory. Suggests that Americans there be reminded that protection can not be given to those implicated in any uprising against the Government, and that a cruiser be sent to Bluefields. | 944 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Informs him that the American Consul at Bluefields has been instructed that this Government will not countenance insurrection and Americans interfering with the Government do so at their peril. | 944 | |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 17 | Financial affairs. Finding it impossible to secure a loan, his Government has determined to issue currency to the amount of $1,500,000, guaranteed by certain taxes; further details of the plan. His Government requests the Department’s opinion. | 951 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Chamorro. | Nov. 19 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s note of Oct. 14 and informs him that the bankers decline to lend the $50,000 desired. | 952 | |
| 11 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 16; the Department views with sympathy the efforts of Nicaragua to arrange a difficult financial situation. | 952 |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Informs him that an agreement has been reached between the bankers and his Government which will be furnished with $500,000 for payment of overdue salaries. Therefore he requests the Department to suspend negotiations and to consider it unnecessary to call upon the bankers. | 952 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 29 | Same subject. The Nicaraguan Congress has approved the contract with the banker, and adjourned. | 953 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson, (telegram). | Dec. 16 | Proposed interoceanic canal treaty. The Senate Committee to-day favorably reported the Nicaraguan treaty. Consideration in the Senate is hoped for soon after the holidays. | 969 |
norway.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 337 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bryn | 1914. Feb. 21 | International Conference on Spitzbergen. Acceptance of invitation to participate in the conference opening June 16, and will be represented by the American Minister, Mr. Schmedeman and perhaps another delegate. | 974 |
| Apr. 15 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Norway, extending the duration of the Convention of Apr. 4.1908. Text. | 970 | ||
| 370 | Same to same | May 1 | International Conference on Spitzbergen. Advises him of the appointment of the American Minister, Mr. Schmedeman, and Mr. William Miller Collier of Auburn, N. Y., as delegates to the Conference. | 974 |
| Mr. Bryn to Mr. Bryan | May 4 | Same subject. Acknowledges the foregoing, which he has forwarded to his Government. | 974 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Schmedeman (telegram). | 1914. May 19 | Same subject. Instruction to inform the Foreign Office of the appointment of Fred K. Nielsen, Assistant Solicitor of the Department, as its Technical Delegate to the Conference. | 975 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Messrs. Collier and Schmedeman. | May 23 | Same subject. Instructions. Spitzbergen will continue to be treated by this Government as European. In all their negotiations they are constantly to remember the traditional policy of the United States to refrain from interference in European affairs, and scrupulously to avoid committing this Government, even tentatively, to any plan in any degree at variance therewith. Both the interests and the established policy of this Government forbid contributing to the expense of maintaining a government in Spitzbergen or sharing in its administration. | 975 | |
| Messrs Collier and Schmedeman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 16 | Same subject. Announces convening of the Conference and submission of an amended plan by Norway, Sweden, and Russia; Conference adjourning to consider it. No other plans yet submitted. Gunther appointed Secretary of American Delegation. | 980 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 18 | Same subject. The American plan for Spitzbergen has been considered but can not be used as a substitute for the one prepared by the three northern powers; reasons. Suggests that it be used only as a guide in suggesting amendments to the plan before the Conference. | 980 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Collier (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. Approves the foregoing suggestion | 980 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hagerup (telegram). | June 24 | Same subject. Informs him of appointment of Mr. Franklin Mott Gunther as additional Technical Delegate owing to the illness and incapacity of Mr. Miller. | 980 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Schmedeman (telegram). | June 27 | Same subject. Informs him of the appointment of the Honorable Alvey A. Adee, Second Assistant Secretary of State, as a Delegate to the Conference. | 981 | |
| Mr. Schmedeman to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 29 | Same subject. Russian delegates apparently instructed not to sign separate arbitration convention. The Conference will probably adjourn to-morrow. | 981 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 30 | Same subject. The Conference adjourned on this date, to meet again in February next. No acts were signed. Nielson and Adee are leaving. | 981 | |
| Oct. 22 | Treaty between the United States and Norway for the advancement of peace. Text. | 971 |
panama.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Snyder to Mr. Bryan. | 1913 Apr. 2 | Railroad construction in Panama. Incloses copy of law authorizing study to determine what railways should be constructed. Contract for surveys awarded. | 1028 | |
| Mr. Breckinridge to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 26 | Control of Wireless Telegraph Stations in Panama by the United States. Refers to Joint Board recommendation of 1911, and to contracts made or about to be made with Panama for the installation of wireless stations, and expresses opinion that private installations should be prohibited from the Canal Zone and from the territory of the Republic of Panama. Asks status of matter and Department’s intentions in the premises. | 1036 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison. | Aug. 29 | Same subject. Discusses question and says that Department is ready to undertake negotiations with Panama. Asks views as to provisions to be included in agreement. (Same to Navy Department). | 1037 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Daniels. | do | Same subject and tenor | 1038 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Bryan | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Sets forth recommendations of Joint Army and Navy Board concerning proposed agreement with Panama. | 1039 | |
| 16 | Mr. Moore to Mr. Bryan. | 1914 Jan. 9 | Assault on American citizens in Panama. Approves action in assisting on prompt action. | 985 |
| 69 | Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan | Jan. 16 | Control of Wireless Telegraph Stations in Panama by the United States. Panaman Government is anxious to enter into an agreement for interchange of wireless messages. | 1040 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | 1914. Jan. 29 | Same subject. States that Joint Board report, which has been approved by the President, provides for giving the United States monopoly on radio communication within Panaman territory and cancellation of all concessions. Directed to so inform the Panaman Government in informal manner. | 1041 | |
| Same to same | Feb. 4 | Same subject. Incloses copy of Navy Department letter of Nov. 22, 1913, and directs that recommendations of Joint Board be communicated to Government of Panama as basis of proposed agreement, and to report views of that Government. | 1042 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Railroad construction in Panama. Contract signed with Hebard and Company for construction of railway, estimated cost million and half. | 1029 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Directs consultation with Colonel Goethals concerning details railway contract. Points out objections of Department. | 1030 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Discusses railway contract features. | 1030 | |
| Mr. Garrison to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence relating to railway contract and calls attention to part of letter to Panaman Minister concerning submission of contract through diplomatic channels. | 1030 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Assault on American citizens in Panama. Directs foreign office be informed that this Government insists on immediate settlement of matter. | 985 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Has been insistent in the matter and has been informed by Minister for Foreign Affairs that “progress was real.” | 986 | |
| 40 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price | Apr. 16 | Same subject. Says that assurance that “progress in the matter was real” is, at this late date, unsatisfactory. This Government must insist on immediate settlement. | 986 |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs says that conference will be had for purpose of hastening proceedings. | 986 | |
| 133 | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence with Foreign Office concerning prompt settlement of case. Minister for Foreign Affairs promises immediate conference with officials for purpose of hastening matter. | 987 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Same subject. Directs continued pressure for immediate settlement. | 989 | |
| 144 | Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Foreign Office, which says decision will be handed down within a few days and then reviewed by Supreme Court. Judicial “whitewashing” predicted. | 989 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Apr. 28 | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs advised that judge in charge of case would render decision at once, and that supreme court after review would render decree within fifteen days. Opinion not received. Will make further demand. | 990 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Control of Wireless Telegraph Stations in Panama by the United States. Expresses views of the United States in the matter, and directs that these views be brought to the attention of the Panaman Government for the purpose of urging an agreement containing substantially the stipulations set forth in the Navy Department’s letter of Nov. 22.1913. | 1042 | |
| 42 | Same to same | May 6 | Assault on American citizens in Panama. Acknowledges No. 133, and says response of Foreign Office is highly unsatisfactory, and that long delay creates impression that Panama is not desirous of performing just international obligations, which impression can only be removed by prompt action taken in accordance with principles of justice and equity. | 990 |
| Same to same (telegram).(telegram). | May 11 | Control of Wireless Telegraph Stations in Panama by the United States. Directed to urge adhesion of Panama to International Radio Telegraph Convention of London, in order that ratification may take place before the opening of the Panama Canal. | 1043 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 16 | Assault on American citizens in Panama. Decision, which will be reviewed by Supreme Court, dismisses proceedings against accused. Minister for Foreign Affairs says new sources of evidence discovered, and that this may produce impression on Supreme Court different from that had by the lower court. Demands for justice will be continued. | 991 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | 1914. May 18 | Same subject. Directs that Foreign Office be informed that if Supreme Court affirms decision of lower court such action would be regarded as clear evidence that Panama does not desire to do justice this matter. | 991 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 19 | Control of Wireless Telegraph Stations in Panama by the United States. Minister for Foreign Affairs says granting of wireless monopoly would make it improper to sign London Radio Convention. Action on monopoly might have to be ratified by National Assembly,which meets in September. Proposal for erection of only four stations can not be accepted. | 1043 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | May 23 | Assault on American citizens in Panama. Minister for Foreign Affairs now says Panama can pay money indemnity, but can not control decisions of judicial authorities. After conference with American officials in Canal Zone, suggests taking over police force of Panama in Panama City and Colon. | 992 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morales. | June 29 | Railroad construction in Panama, Outlines Department’s position concerning contemplated loan. | 1032 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegraph). | July 8 | Control of Wireless Telegraph Stations m Panama by the United States. Panaman Minister at Washington directed to discuss agreement directly with Department. | 1044 | |
| Mr. Osborne to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. This Government feels it more desirable that agreement continue to be handled by Legation at Panama. | 1044 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 25 | Same subject. Panama accepts proposal for erection of wireless stations. | 1044 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Bryan. | Aug. 12 | Same subject. Navy Department is of belief that terms outlined in recommendations of joint board should be insisted upon in representations to Panama, and that consent of that Government to absolute control by the United States should be obtained at earliest practicable moment. | 1045 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Directs that Panaman Government be requested to issue immediate orders to enable United States to exercise monopoly over wireless. | 1046 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 14 | Same subject. Panama agrees that United States take complete control of wireless situation in the Republic and its territorial waters, General Goethals notified, and situation now in charge of Lieutenant Crenshaw. President issues decree carrying out agreement. | 1046 | |
| 253 | Same to same. | do. | Same subject and purport. | 1047 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram). | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Directs that he convey to Minister for Foreign Affairs gratification of this Government at prompt action of Panama in acceding to request for control of wireless. | 1048 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Same subject. Control of wireless now being exercised pursuant to verbal authority. President’s decree gives only temporary control. Protest made and publication of decree withheld. Decree to be redrawn granting permanent control. | 1048 | |
| 263 | Same to same | Aug. 27 | Same subject and purport | 1049 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 29 | Same subject. President signs decree granting complete and permanent control of wireless. | 1051 | |
| 265 | Same to same | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of decree granting complete and permanent control of radio situation. | 1051 |
| 269 | Same to same | Sept. 4 | Message of the President. Incloses copy thereof | 982 |
| The President of Costa Rica to the President. | Sept. 13 | Boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Applauds the decision of the arbitrator. | 993 | |
| 56 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price | Sept. 15 | Control of wireless telegraph stations in Panama by the United States. Express gratification at successful termination of the matter. | 1052 |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan | Sept. 19 | Assault on American citizens. Reports revocation by Supreme Court of the lower court’s decision but without ordering prosecutions, rendering the decree valueless. | 992 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 20 | Boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Decision occupies much attention. Assembly and Senate present protest refusing to abide by it. | 993 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price (telegram). | Sept. 28 | Assault on American citizens. No objection to reexamination of available witnesses. Urge early conclusion of investigation. | 993 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 1 | Boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Rejection of the award by Panama is probable. | 994 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 7 | 994 | ||
| 1914. Oct. 10 | Neutrality in the waters of the Isthmus of Panama. Protocol of an agreement between the United States and Panama. Text. | 984 | ||
| 302 | Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 10 | Railroad construction in Panama. Incloses copies of President’s message and correspondence between the Executive, the Panama Legation, and the National City Bank regarding loan required to build railway. Message refers to railways of Chiriqui and Los Santos. | 1032 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price (telegram). | Oct. 15 | Same subject. Inform Panaman Government Department’s approval of loan based on hypothecation of income of $6,000,000 permanently invested in New York, was based on understanding that this money would be used only for railroads in Chiriqui. | 1034 | |
| Mr. Morales to Mr. Bryan | Oct. 20 | Boundary Dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Sets forth at length reasons of his Government for declining to accept or recognize as valid decision of arbitrator. | 994 | |
| Mr. Cresson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Oct. 21 | Railroad construction in Panama. President of Panama regrets Los Santos Railway could not be included, but expressed willingness to meet position of Department. | 1034 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 22 | Boundary Dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Panaman Congress rejects boundary decision. | 999 | |
| Mr. Morales to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 2 | Railroad construction in Panama. Outlines arrangement for bond issue of $3,000,000. | 1034 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morales | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Acquiesces in arrangement for bond issue. | 1035 | |
| Mr. Brenes Mesen to Mr. Bryan. | do | Boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Incloses copy of the opinion and decision of the arbitrator, Mr. Chief Justice White, rendered Sept. 12, 1914. Costa Rica hopes that, in view of the finality of this award, international difficulties have vanished. | 999 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Brenes Mesen. | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of the foregoing. | 1015 | |
| 331 | Mr. Cresson to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 18 | Same subject. Incloses translation of correspondence between Panama and Costa Rica concerning the award. | 1016 |
| Mr. Brenes Mesen to Mr. Bryan. | Nov. 25 | 1021 | ||
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Cresson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to urge that no action be taken which could provoke hostilities between Costa Rica and Panama. Expresses hope that report that Panama has sent civil authorities into disputed territory is not true, but if true that they will be withdrawn. | 1022 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale | do | Same subject and purport | 1022 | |
| Mr. Cresson to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs assures him that no change in status quo has occurred or is contemplated on Costa Rican boundary. | 1022 | |
| 347 | do | Same subject and purport | 1022 | |
| 49 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Brenes Mesen. | Dec. 2 | Same subject Acknowledges is Nov. 25 | 1023 |
| Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Reports compliance with the instruction of Nov. 25. | 1023 | |
| Mr. Brenes Mesen to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 7 | Same subject. Expresses his surprise at the attitude of Panama. | 1024 | |
| The Legation of Panama to the Department of State. | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Memorandum seeking to show the position of Costa Rica untenable. | 1025 | |
| 50 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan. | Dec. 18 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note to Foreign Office tendering good offices. | 1026 |
| The Department of State to the Legation of Panama. | Dec. 19 | Same subject. The Legation’s memorandum of Dec. 8 appears to communicate no matter requiring the present attention of the Department. | 1028 |
paraguay.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914. Jan. 24 | Extradition treaty. Text | 1053 |
persia.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mirza Ali Kuli Khan to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Feb. 14 | Coronation of the Shah. Announces date of coronation. | 1059 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 14 | Same subject. Suggests appointment as Special Ambassador. | 1059 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Russell (telegram). | July 21 | Same subject. Appoints him special representative of the President with rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. | 1059 | |
| The President to the Shah (telegram). | July 23 | 1080 | ||
| The Shah to the President (telegram). | July 28 | Same subject. Expresses thanks for expressions of felicitation. | 1060 |
peru.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914. Feb. 4 | Political affairs. Reports outbreak of revolution headed by Augusto Durand. President arrested, later resigns. | 1061 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Situation improved. Junta formed by members of political parties. Leguia offered presidency. | 1062 | |
| Mr. Pezet to Mr. Bryan | do | Same subject. Informs of change in Government. Executive Power entrusted to Junta which has entered upon its duties. | 1062 | |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Question of recognition being raised, and ultimate recognition new power seems inevitable. | 1063 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McMillin (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Directs recognition of Junta as a Provisional Government pending establishment of a permanent executive. | 1063 | |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Feb. 13 | Same subject. Majority of countries have recognized Junta. Others will follow. | 1063 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Ex-President Billinghurst, by order of Junta, removed from prison and taken north on war vessel. Junta appreciates action of recognition. | 1063 | |
| 35 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Pezet. | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of 5th instant and informs him of instructions issued to recognize Junta. | 1064 |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Mar. 2 | Same subject. Effort to convoke Congress fails. Opposition to reappointment of Leguia. Junta to call extra session Congress Mar. 11. | 1064 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Leguistas consider having him sworn in as President and then seek asylum in Legation. | 1064 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McMillin (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Legation can not be party to schemes of any political faction, and asylum must be refused. | 1065 | |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Conferences fail to reach final agreement. Decree calling extra session of Congress May 15 issued. | 1065 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | May 13 | Same subject. No threats against foreigners or their property. | 1065 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McMillin (telegram). | May 14 | Same subject. Glad to learn no threats of disturbances. Use influence to secure peaceful adjustment of difference and establishment of government on permanent basis. | 1065 | |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 15 | Same subject. Congress meets and Benavides sworn in as Provisional President. | 1065 | |
| Mr. Pezet to Mr. McMillin (telegram). | May 16 | Same subject. Informs of election of General Benavides as Provisional President. Names Cabinet. | 1066 | |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 19 | Same subject. Officials and business firms call on Provisional President Benavides. Congress expected to meet shortly and confirm earlier action. | 1066 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McMillin (telegram). | May 26 | Same subject. Directs recognition of Colonel Benavides as the Provisional Government of Peru. Inform representatives of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, in order that they may recognize at same time. | 1066 | |
| Mr. McMillin to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | May 27 | Same subject. Reports joint action in recognizing provisional government. | 1057 |
portugal.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914 Oct. 27 | Treaty for the advancement of general peace, signed at Lisbon, Feb. 4, 1914. Proclamation. | 1068 | ||
| Oct. 27 | Agreement extending the Arbitration Treaty of Apr. 6, 1908. Proclamation. | 1070 |
roumania.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Vopicka to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1914 Oct. 10 | Death of King Carlos and Accession to the Throne of King Ferdinand I. Announces death of the King. | 1072 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 11 | Same subject. Ferdinand, Prince of Rumania, proclaimed King, with title of Ferdinand I. | 1072 | |
| President Wilson to Queen Elizabeth (telegram). | Oct. 12 | Same subject. Condolences | 1072 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Vopicka (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs of sending of condolences by the President to Queen Elizabeth, and directs sorrow of this Government be expressed to Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs, as well as expression of personal sympathy. | 1072 | |
| President Wilson to King Ferdinand (telegram). | do | Same subject. Conveys good wishes for reign | 1073 | |
| 143 | Mr. Vopicka to Mr. Bryan. | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Incloses letter from King Ferdinand to the President announcing the death of King Carlos and his own accession to the Throne. | 1073 |
| 35 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Vopicka | Dec. 23 | Same subject. Transmits letter from the President to King Ferdinand acknowledging letter transmitted with despatch of Oct. 24. | 1074 |
salvador.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| Mr. Heimke to Mr. Brvan. | 1914. Feb. 25 | Message of the President. Transmits copy thereof. | 1075 | |
| 364 | Mr. Tennant to Mr. Bryan. | June 30 | Transfer of the Presidency. Encloses clipping relative to desire of President Melendez to resign in order to comply with the Constitution and legally become candidate for the Presidency for the next term. | 1077 |
| Aug. 21 | Arbitration convention between the United States and Salvador, extending the duration of the Convention of Dec. 21.1908. Text. | 1076 | ||
| Mr. Tennant to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | Aug. 29 | Transfer of the Presidency. President Melendez turns over executive power to first designate, Dr. Alfonso Ouiñónez M. | 1077 | |
| Mr. Dueñas to Mr. Bryan | Aug. 30 | Same subject. Informs of delivery of Presidency by Melendez to Dr. Quiñónez. | 1078 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Dueñas. | Sept. 4 | Same subject. Acknowledges note of Aug. 29 concerning transfer of Presidency. | 1078 | |
| Mr. Dueñas to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Inclosed letter from Dr. Quiñónez to President Wilson informing him of the assumption of the office of chief executive of Salvador. | 1078 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Dueñas. | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Letter delivered to the President; reply will be forwarded through the American Minister at San Salvador. | 1079 | |
| 2 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Long | Oct. 17 | Same subject. Incloses President Wilson’s acknowledgment of President Quiñónez’s letter of Aug. 29. | 1079 |
spain.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914. Mar. 23 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Spain, extending the duration of the Convention of Apr. 20, 1908. Text. | 1081 | ||
| Dec. 23 | Treaty between the United States and Spain for the advancement of peace. Text. | 1082 |
sweden.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914. Mar. 6 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Sweden, extending the duration of the Convention of May 2, 1908. Text. | 1086 |
switzerland.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1914 Apr. 28 | Arbitration agreement between the United States and Switzerland, extending the duration of the Convention of Feb. 29, 1908. Text. | 1088 |
turkey.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 37 | Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. Mar. 17 | Treaty of Peace between Turkey and Serbia. Transmits copy. | 1090 |
| 41 | Mr. Rustem to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 10 | Abrogation of the Capitulations. The abrogation dates from Oct. 1, 1914. | 1090 |
| Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests instruction to protest against the judicial and administrative capitulations and to intimate that there is no serious objection to the economic capitulations. He has not joined the other Powers in their identic protest which is in an ineffective form. | 1091 | |
| 115 | Same to same | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the notice of abrogation, and of his acknowledgment thereof. | 1091 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morgenthau (telegram). | Sept. 16 | Same subject. Instruction to notify the Ottoman Government that this Government does not acquiesce in the attempt to abrogate the capitulations and does not recognize that the Ottoman Government has a right to abrogate them, or that its unilateral action has any effect upon the rights and privileges enjoyed thereunder. | 1093 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Rustem. | do | Same subject and tenor | 1094 | |
| Mr. Rustem to Mr. Bryan. | Sept. 17 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of the foregoing. | 1094 |
venezuela.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 99 | Mr. Caffery to Mr. Bryan. | 1911. Oct. 26 | Application of the law of ecclesiastical patronage to foreign missionary societies. Incloses copy of decree extending provisions of law to missionary societies, and says that this gives Government direct supervision of their affairs. | 1099 |
| 134 | 1912. Jan. 2 | Same subject. Incloses letter from American missionaries established in Venezuela. | 1100 | |
| 2 | Mr. Wilson to Mr. Northcott. | 1914. Feb. 27 | Same subject. Discusses question at length, and points out that no actual hardship or injury has yet been suffered. However, should it eventually develop that decree will terminate privileges of freedom of worship hitherto guaranteed, Department will bring matter to attention of Venezuelan Government. | 1100 |
| 43 | Mr. McGoodwin to Mr. Bryan. | Jan. 30 | Certificates of good conduct required of immigrants to Venezuela. Reports issuance of decree requiring foreigners entering Venezuela to present “certificates of good conduct” and “documents attesting their personal status.” British Minister notifies Government action will not be recognized as applying to British subjects. No protest from Americans. Asks instructions. | 1097 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McGoodwin. | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Directs protest against application of decree to Americans. | 1097 | |
| Mr. McGoodwin to Mr. Bryan. | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Reports protest made, and inclosed copy of reply of Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 1098 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McGoodwin (telegram) | Apr. 16 | Application of the law of ecclesiastical patronage to foreign missionary societies. Directs expression of this Government’s interest in obtaining permission for American clergymen to exercise the ministry in Venezuela and the introduction of this measure into the revised constitution. | 1102 | |
| 136 | Mr. McGoodwin to Mr. Bryan. | 1914. May 6 | Same subject. Further discusses question. | 1102 |
| 48 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. McGoodwin. | May 6 | Certificates of good conduct required of immigrants to Venezuela. Acknowledges dispatch and directs report and protest in any specific cases wherein attempt is made to enforce the decree against American citizens. | 1099 |
| 184 | Mr. McGoodwin to Mr. Bryan. | June 12 | Constitution. Enumerates changes in the new constitution. | 1095 |
| Mr. Churión to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | June 26 | Death of the Venezuelan Minister to the United States. Informs of the death of Minister Rojas. | 1104 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McGoodwin (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directed to call at Foreign Office and express suitable condolences. | 1104 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Churión (telegram). | do | Same subject. Condolences, and offer of assistance in making funeral arrangements. | 1105 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Rodriguez (telegram). | do | Same subject. Condolences | 1105 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. McGoodwin (telegram). | do | Same subject. Informs him of arrangement for conveying remains to La Guira on U. S. S. Kansas, and directs that he ascertain whether this is agreeable to Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 1105 | |
| 198 | Mr. McGoodwin to Mr. Bryan. | do | Application of the law of ecclesiastical patronage to foreign missionary societies. Refers to telegram of Apr. 16, and says that the National Constituent Assembly has acted in accordance with the suggestion made therein. | 1104 |
| Mr. Rodriguez to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | July 1 | Death of the Venezuelan Minister to the United States. Expresses gratitude for expressions of condolence. | 1106 | |
| 204 | Mr. McGoodwin to Mr. Bryan. | July 5 | Same subject. Incloses letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs expressing gratitude for consideration shown in connection with the death and funeral of the late Minister. | 1106 |
| 212 | Same to same | July 14 | Authorization of American Consular Officers to visit vessels bound for the United States. Reports granting of privilege to salaried consular officers to visit vessels of whatever nationality bound for the United States, Porto Rico, and Colon. | 1095 |
| 90 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. McGoodwin. | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Acknowledges dispatch of July 14, and expresses appreciation of action taken. | 1096 |
international conventions.
| No. | From and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 593 | 1914. July 13 | Convention between the United States and other powers on literary and artistic copyright. Text of proclamation. | 1108 | |
| 594 | July 29 | Convention between the United States and other powers for the arbitration of pecuniary claims. Text. | 1109 | |
| 595 | do | Convention between the United States and other powers for the protection of inventions, patents, designs, and industrial models. Text. | 1110 |