List of papers, in chronological order, with subjects of correspondence
circulars
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Circular | 1916 Jan. 21 | Consular services for Panama. General instruction as to the duties of American consular officers in behalf of the Panaman Government in countries where it has no consular officers of its own. | 1 | |
| Circular (telegram) | Jan. 24 | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Proposition for a general convention. | 3 | |
| Circular | Mar. 9 | Application of See. 11 of the Seamen’s Act of Mar. 4, 1915, to foreign vessels. Sec. 11 of the Seamen’s Act applies to seamen engaged in the United States for vessels of every foreign nation. | 5 | |
| do | Mar. 15 | Radio communication in the American Hemisphere. In closes memorandum containing a compilation of the recommendations of the Departments of State and the Navy. | 5 | |
| Circular (telegram) | Mar. 27 | Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Same tenor as circular telegram of Jan. 24, 1916. | 3 | |
| Circular | Apr. 1 | Same subject. Same tenor as circular telegram of Jan. 24, 1916. | 4 | |
| do | June 1 | Proposed return of naturalized citizens against whom the presumption of expatriation has arisen. Abrogation of Rule D of the circular of Nov. 18, 1911. | 10 | |
| do | June 6 | Amendment to rules governing the admission of Chinese, regarding the admissibility of the sons born abroad of Chinese citizens of the United States. | 11 | |
| do | June 27 | Gifts intended for the President. Instruction to decline to accept them for transmission. | 12 | |
| do | June 29 | Legislation on negotiable instruments and commercial paper. Instruction to send full information, for the use of the International High Commission. | 12 | |
| do | July 3 | Opium laws and regulations. Instruction to gather information useful in formulating regulations under Sec. 6 of the Opium Act. | 13 | |
| do | Aug. 24 | International Farm Congress. Instruction to extend invitation. | 14 | |
| do | Sept. 8 | International Irrigation Congress. Instruction to extend invitation. | 15 |
argentina
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. McAdoo to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Feb. 18 | International High Commission. Review of the work and future program of the High Commission and request for the cooperation of the Department. | 18 | |
| Mr. Quintana to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 23 | Same subject. Invitation of Argentina to be represented at the Buenos Aires meeting in April of the High Commission. | 21 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Quintana. | Feb. 25 | Same subject. Transmits reports thought to be of use to the members of the High Commission. | 21 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Response to his Feb. 23; gives personnel of the United States delegation. | 21 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Gonzales et al. | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Instruction relating to proposed visit of the United States delegation in certain American countries | 22 | |
| Mr. Stimson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 3 | Same subject. Reports opening of session of High Commission. | 23 | |
| President de la Plaza to President Wilson (telegram). | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Congratulations on the meeting of the High Commission. | 23 | |
| President Wilson to President de la Plaza (telegram). | May 17 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing | 23 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Stimson et al. | June 6 | Same subject. Instruction to express thanks for the friendly reception of the United States delegation. | 24 | |
| 236 | Mr. Stimson to Mr. Lansing. | June 9 | Message of the President. Extracts | 16 |
| Diplomatic circular | June 29 | International High Commission. Instruction regarding the future labors of the High Commission. | 24 | |
| Foreign diplomatic circular | 1916 July 8 | Same subject. Transmits copies of Spanish version of uniform warehouse receipts act. | 25 | |
| do | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Transmits memoranda on the proceedings of the central executive council and of the United States section of the High Commission on June 15. | 25 | |
| do | Oct. 4 | Same subject. Transmits “First edition of the committee reports and resolutions adopted at the first meeting of the International High Commission at Buenos Aires in April, 1916.” | 28 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Stimson et al. | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Incloses copies of draft treaty providing for an international gold clearance fund, with instruction to take up the matter with the foreign office and others with a view to obtaining expressions of opinion. | 29 |
austria-hungary
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Zwiedinek to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Nov. 22 | Death of Emperor Francis Joseph and accession of Karl I. Notification of the death of the Emperor. | 30 | |
| The Emperor to the President (telegram). | do | Same subject and purport | 30 | |
| The President to the Emperor (telegram). | do | Same subject. Expression of condolence | 30 | |
| 1427 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction to express condolence | 31 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Zwiedinek. | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 22, with expression of condolence. | 31 | |
| 1428 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram). | do | Same subject. Appoints him special ambassador | 31 |
| 1551 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing. | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Transmits expression of thanks from the Minister of Foreign Affairs. | 32 |
| 2259 | Same to same | Dec. 3 | Same subject. Reports attendance at the obsequies of the late Emperor. Dec. 30 is the date of the coronation of Karl IV and Queen Zita at Budapest. | 32 |
belgium
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Feb. 14 | Seamen’s Act. Acceptance by France of the abrogation of Art. 6, Treaty of 1822, and Arts, 8 and 9, Treaty of 1853, in conflict with the Seamen’s Act. | 39 | |
| 1666 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of his Feb. 14 | 40 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Osborne (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Seamen’s act. Instruction to request an early reply to representations made in accordance with Department’s May 29, 1915. | 33 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Refers to circular of Apr. 1 and requests instruction in reply to Mr. MacMurray’s July 11, 1915 | 38 | |
| 1680 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Replies further to his Feb. 14 | 40 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Refers to his Apr. 7; instructs him to address the Chinese Government looking to the abrogation of only the second sentence, Art. 18, Treaty of 1858. | 38 | |
| 118 | Mr. Droppers to Mr. Lansing. | May 30 | Same subject. The Greek Government consents to abrogation of arts. 12 and 13 of the convention of 1902, except as concerns the Hellenic Navy. | 41 |
| 253 | Mr. Egan to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 3 | Same subject. Foreign Office accepts proposition to abrogate certain provisions of treaty in conflict with Seamen’s Act. | 38 |
| 795 | Mr. Morgan to Mr. Lansing. | June 5 | Same subject. Incloses note from Foreign Office stating that provisions relating to commerce and navigation in the treaty of 1828 with Brazil were abrogated in 1841. | 36 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Egan (telegram). | June 30 | Same subject. Department is gratified that the Danish Government accepts the proposal of this Government. It is expected that the courts will apply the proper law in the construction of the act, and collectors will accept certificates issued to able seamen by Danish authorities. | 39 | |
| 402 | Mr. Osborne to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Incloses Foreign Office note of acceptance by Belgium of the abrogation of Arts. 11 and 12 of the Treaty of 1880, and of Art. 5 of the Congo Treaty of 1891. | 33 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 June 30 | Same subject. Exchange of notes effected to-day terminating as from July 1, 1916, the sentence specified in Department’s Apr. 21. | 38 | |
| Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | July 11 | Same subject. May the abrogation be explicitly confined to the second sentence of Art. 18, Treaty of 1858, which alone concerns arrest of seamen? | 37 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. MacMurray (telegram). | July 15 | Same subject. Reply to his July 11; to take no action until further instructed. | 37 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Beyens. | Nov. 11 | Same subject. Notice of abrogation of the treaty of Jan. 24, 1891, between the United States and Kongo should be given by the Belgian Government. | 34 | |
| Mr. Beyens to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 31 | Same subject. The treaty of Jan. 24, 1891, between the United States and the Kongo was denounced by the Belgian Government by its note dated June 29, 1916. | 35 |
brazil
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 1916 Oct. 30 | Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Brazil. Proclamation. | 43 |
chile
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 1916 Jan. 22 | Treaty for the advancement of peace, concluded between the United States and Chile. Proclamation. | 46 |
china
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 519 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | 1915 Jan. 18 | Railway negotiations. Transmits copies of dispatches addressed to the Legation by Mr. Arnold on the present status of the tenders for bridge material for the Canton-Hankow section. | 150 |
| 266 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch. | Apr. 9 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of dispatch No. 519, Jan. 18, 1915. Department approves your notes of Nov. 12, 1914, and Jan. 18, 1915, to the Minister of Communications. | 156 |
| 624 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan. | May 6 | Same subject. Incloses a copy of the English text a contract concluded on Mar. 31, 1914, between the Chinese Government and the British and Chinese Corporation (Ltd.), for a loan of £8,000,000 for the construction of a railway from Nanking to Nanchang and thence to Pingsiang. | 156 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Same subject. It is claimed that administration expects to place order for locomotives by private tender contrary to agreement concerning American standards and public opening of bids. Urge Minister of Communications to instruct as promised in your telegram of Nov. 11, 1914. | 163 | |
| Mr Kemsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | NOV. 24 | Same subject. Managing director of Hukuang Railway agrees to accept tenders for 10 locomotives with alternative American standard specifications | 163 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Managing director requires shop erection in bridge contracts. Are American manufacturers willing to guarantee fit without shop erection? | 163 | |
| 835 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of dispatches from the Consulate-General at Hankow, concerning materials for the Hukuang Railways; a copy of Legation’s No. 1330 to Hankow, and a copy of a pro test lodged with the Minister of Communications in regard to specifications for bridges included in requisition No. 65. | 164 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Dec. 17 | Same subject. Your telegram of Nov. 26, 3 p.m. Use of template and spacing machines makes al spans exact duplicates. This with inspection consulting engineer should be sufficient. | 166 | |
| 364 | Same to same | 1915 Dec. 18 | Same subject. Steel Products Co. is unwilling to give the guaranty required. States its work is laid out by means of templates and spacing machines; all spans exact duplicates. As Company has bid upon the specifications exactly as called for, urge upon Chinese Government the fairness of these proposals. | 166 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Jan. 3 | Political affairs. Situation more serious from point of view of Central Government. Continued existence of disaffection at Yunnan and Kweichow is likely to encourage opposition elsewhere. | 51 | |
| 876 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Discusses the Yunnan movement. In present situation, two principal features are the personal unpopularity of Yuan and fear of Japan. Thus far military governors are reported loyal. | 51 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan 4 | Huai River conservancy loan. Reply to Department’s Dec. 28, 1915. The Chinese Government will renew the Red Cross option if the bankers will finance restoration of the Grand Canal from the Yangtze to Techow at not over $3,000,000. | 103 | |
| 377 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch. | Jan. 5 | Railway negotiations. Acknowledges receipt of dispatch No. 835 of Nov. 26, 1915. Approves of action taken. | 167 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 10 | Huai River conservancy loan. The Red Cross believes the American International Corporation would be interested in the Grand Canal project on lines suggested in his Jan. 4; states terms desired, including extension Red Cross option on Huai River conservancy project. | 103 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 11 | Political affairs. Yunnanese revolutionists are attempting military operation against the south. | 53 | |
| 892 | Same to same | Jan. 15 | Same subject. Revolutionary movement in Yunnan has not passed as yet beyond the stage of a personal revolt. No further defection of military leaders. Representatives of powers, with whom discussion of this matter has been had, feel that delay of recognition of the monarchical government would only serve to encourage irresponsible element. | 53 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Yunnan revolt still localized. Change in the form of state will probably soon be announced together with a specific declaration of policy. Neutral ministers agree that recognition upon announcement is warranted by actual authority of Government and advisable. | 55 | |
| do | Jan. 29 | Same subject. The Ministers of Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal and Denmark signified their readiness to cooperate in the recognition of the Imperial Government. No intimation given to the Chinese Government of likelihood of recognition by the United States. Authority of Government in south should be more fully tested. | 55 | |
| 923 | Same to same | Feb. 4 | Huai River conservancy loan. Reply to Department’s Jan. 10. The matter is settled according to instructions; four months granted for further investigation; other particulars; pertinent correspondence inclosed. | 103 |
| 931 | do | Feb. 9 | Political affairs. Presented reply of the President of the United States to President Yuan’s message of congratulation on the occasion of Mr. Wilson’s marriage. Incloses memoranda concerning a constructive policy for China and regarding the use of foreign experts in the Chinese administration. | 56 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 21 | Railway negotiations. Suggests either demand for removal of British chief engineer for not adhering in his specifications to principle of equal opportunity or, preferably, action by the American group, prevailing on bankers to issue orders placing standards of the other nations | 168 | |
| 947 | Same to same | Feb. 23 | Political affairs. Supplements dispatch No. 918. Authority of Yuan further weakened through delay in expelling the Yunnanese from Szechuan and through the failure to announce a definite policy with respect to the constitution. | 59 |
| 955 | do | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Informed that President had discussed the question of an early convocation of Parliament with his Council of State. Commission charged to ascertain whether, under existing laws, the members elected for the citizens convention could be summoned as a parliament, or whether a new election would be necessary. Accession to the throne is indefinitely postponed. | 60 |
| 956 | Same to same | 1916 Feb. 24 | Same subject. Unfounded and exaggerated reports concerning condition of affairs in China emanating from Japanese press have given rise to a public belief of widespread and active Japanese intrigue. | 61 |
| 987 | do | do | Same subject. Formal proclamation of monarchy, which was soon to be issued and accompanied by the promulgation of a constitution guaranteeing a parliament elected by the people and with certain powers of financial and general legislation, has been postponed. Reason. | 62 |
| 958 | do | do | Same subject. President announced that in future the Cabinet will have a weekly meeting under the presidency of the Secretary of State for the discussion of matters of public policy; that there will be regular conferences between groups of ministers of state and the chief advisers in the respective branches for the discussion of measures of government. | 63 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Feb. 25 | Railway negotiations. Your telegram Feb. 21, midnight. American Government expects Chinese Government to enforce observance of agreement by engineers and managing director or to remove and replace them. | 168 | |
| 419 | Same to same | Apr. 6 | Same subject, Incloses copy of a letter from the American group concerning reports of a Russo-Chinese agreement permitting Russia to build a railroad from Harbin to Aigun with a branch to Tsitsihar; instructions in case of existence of such an agreement. | 168 |
| 969 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 9 | Political affairs. Government troops are reported to have scored successes in Szechuan. Situation in Kikiang and Hunan is uncertain. | 64 |
| Same to same (telegram). | Mar. 18 | Same subject. Government received telegram from the authorities of Kuangsi in which they demanded cancellation of the Imperial movement and threatened joint action with Yunnan. | 65 | |
| 989 | Same to same | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Officials of Kuangsi have sided with revolutionists and the military governor of Kwantung can not be absolutely relied upon by the Central Government. Situation in Province of Hunan is also very uncertain. | 65 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 22 | Same subject. Government has decided to promulgate mandate canceling monarchy. Yuan will remain President. Many others who disapproved monarchy will again actively join the Government. | 66 | |
| do | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Much uneasiness among native population. Certain troops reported to be ready for revolt. | 67 | |
| 1015 | Same to same | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Incloses translation of the mandate canceling the monarchy. Gives reasons for and result of this cancellation. | 67 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 6 | Same subject. Prospects more favorable for internal peace. | 71 | |
| Apr. 7 | Loan negotiations. Loan contract for $5,000,000 between the Chinese Government and Lee, Higginson & Co. | 128 | ||
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Political affairs. The fact that revolutionists are without united policy and that no presidential candidate could command general allegiance is making leaders of all factions consider the temporary retention of Yuan. Nanking reports considerable unrest and rumors of impending declaration of independence. | 71 | |
| 88 | Mr. Peck to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Apr. 20 is set for an attack on the cities of Kiaochau and Kaomi. Weihsien is also to be attacked. Prominent Chinese merchants, adherents of no political party, are being blackmailed by revolutionists under threat of death. Army of revolutionists in Tsingtau is being strengthened by recruits from Manchuria. | 71 |
| 566 | Mr. Josselyn to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Declaration of independence of Kwantung Province. Reports from interior indicate that conditions there are very bad. Gives make-up of three parties in Southern China. | 73 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Chekiang has declared independence and several other provinces are likely to follow. No prospect of united action except opposition to Yuan which is increasing in bitterness. | 75 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1916 Apr. 15 | Same subject. Bitter factional struggle; Kwangtung, Chekiang quiet. In Peking Vice President and Yuan cooperate. Governors asking the President to withdraw. Latter is looking for suitable man to form coalition cabinet. | 75 | |
| do | Apr. 17 | Huai River conservancy loan. Reports conclusion of preliminary contract for improvement of Grand Canal in Shantung Province, as part of Huai River conservancy plan. The Chinese Government felt obliged, under the Treaty of 1898, to offer participation in the loan to the Germans. | 106 | |
| 1031 | Same to same | Apr. 18 | Political affairs. States most cardinal specific facts upon which the situation at present hinges. Military governors of Central China are expected to call upon Yuan to retire. | 76 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 20 | Huai River conservancy. The contract reported in his Apr. 17 the most favorable ever obtained by foreigners. Prompt ratification urged. | 106 | |
| 1037 | Same to same | do | Railway negotiations. Incloses copies of a railway loan recently concluded between the Chinese Government and the Russo-Asiatic Bank. | 169 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 21 | Political affairs. State of uncertainty continues. Revolutionists have no policy but to oust Yuan. The Government, on account of stoppage of the salt income through action of Japanese bank and generally diminished revenue, will be without funds within a month. Very serious situation threatens unless unity and reorganization can be effected without delay. | 77 | |
| do | do | Huai River conservancy loan. Further information about the Shantung Canal loan. | 107 | |
| do | Apr. 24 | Political affairs. President has issued mandate that hereafter the administration will be carried out by a cabinet responsible to Parliament, to be elected within three months. Names of cabinet members. | 77 | |
| 344 | Mr. Josselyn to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of a circular telegram addressed to the various Consuls front the tutus of the four southern Provinces. Outlying districts have been in the hands of the so-called people’s army. Rice supply cut off in many places in the interior. | 78 |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Cabinet has taken over administrative powers; also control over the military. Provincial assemblies and national assembly to be called immediately; all Government revenues and expenses to be audited, results published; dissident elements to be won over without the use of arms. | 79 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Huai River conservancy loan. Further information. The Chinese Government observed the treaty with Germany by giving notice. No treaty obligation has accrued as to Japan. | 107 | |
| 1053 | Same to same | Apr. 28 | Loan negotiations. Incloses translation of power granted to the Chinese Minister to negotiate a loan with Lee. Higginson & Co. | 133 |
| 1056 | do | do | Huai River conservancy loan. Refers to his No. 923 of Feb. 4. Enlarges on his foregoing telegrams; the Kiangsu negotiations are going on. | 107 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 6 | Political affairs. Government bodies are working quietly for the reunion of all the Provinces. The elimination of Yuan is evidently being prepared to take place as soon as complete control of situation is assured to Tuan and associates. | 79 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | do | Railway negotiations. American Locomotive Sales Corporation advised Ministry of Communications desires to obtain four-year loan of $1,000,000 upon security of revenue. Your opinion of value of security requested. Also confirmation of reported purpose of loan to complete Peking-Kalgan Railway extension. | 178 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 10 | Political affairs. Revolutionary force of thousand armed men including many Japanese was landed at Wei Hsien May 4 from Tsingtau by a special train and attacked the city, which is reported taken. Japanese refused to carry Chinese force from Tsingtau on the ground that neutrality must be maintained. Chinese protested to Japanese Legation and Foreign Office. | 79 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Koo | 1916 May 11 | Agreement between the United States and China extending time for appointment of the commission under Art. 2 of the Treaty of Sept. 15, 1914. Extension suggested. | 50 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Japanese are reported to be using agents to create panic Tsinanfu and to urge Governor General to declare independence. Railway station headquarters of armed brigands with whom Chinese can not interfere because station policed Japanese troops. | 80 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 12 | Railway negotiations. Your telegram of May 6, 4 p.m. Loan in question would seem to be amply secured. Purpose of loan for the cost of extensions of the service both on railway and telegraph stock. | 179 | |
| do | May 13 | Political affairs. Conference of representatives of governors of 17 loyal provinces is called to meet Nanking May 15. Principal matter for consideration is the further continuance in office of Yuan. | 80 | |
| do | May 15 | Huai River conservancy loan. Contract for Kiangsu section of the Grand Canal has been signed. | 109 | |
| 1072 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Refers to his No. 1056 of Apr. 28 and enlarges on his telegram of May 15. | 109 |
| 1075 | do | do | Same subject. Corrects a minor point of his 1056 of Apr. 28. | 119 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 16 | Political affairs. Selection by southern leaders of Ts’en Ch’un-hsüan as commander in chief and Li Yuan-hung as President has resulted in crystallizing support for Yuan. Northeastern generals do not propose to submit to dictation. In Tsinanfu Chinese and Japanese ruffians continue reign of terror. | 80 | |
| 1081 | Same to same | May 17 | Same subject. Discusses the effect of the announcement by the southern leaders of their recognition of Li Yuan-hung as President and of the organization of a provisional government in the southern Provinces. Rumors of impending unrest among the troops in connection with their monthly pay. | 81 |
| 1082 | do | do | Railway negotiations. Reports upon an agreement for a railway concession concluded between the Chinese Government and the Siems-Carey & Co. (Ltd.). | 179 |
| Mr. Koo to Mr. Lansing | May 19 | Same subject. Acceptance of the suggestion made in his May 11. | 50 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 23 | Railway negotiations. Reports preliminary railway contract between China and the American firm of Carey. | 181 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 24 | Political affairs. Resignation of Yuan is believed impending. | 82 | |
| Same to same | May 25 | Same subject. Refers to cable of May 24, 11 p.m. Discusses further the protection of Yuan after resignation. | 82 | |
| 1094 | do | May 31 | Same subject. Nanking conference adjourned on May 27 without producing any decisive result. Szechuan and Hunan have declared their independence. | 83 |
| Mr. Polk to the American Group. | June 2 | Railway negotiations. Your letter of Mar. 31. Asks whether satisfactory understanding has been reached with reference to the participation of American bankers in furnishing necessary funds under the contract reported to have been made by China with the Russo-Asiatic Bank. Does the American group desire any protest to be made in its behalf to the Chinese Government? | 181 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 6 | Political affairs. General Li to take oath of office to-morrow morning as President. British and allied ministers assured that presidency would be allowed to devolve constitutionally upon Li | 84 | |
| Mr. Koo to Mr. Lansing | do | Death of President Yuan. Shih-k’ai and succession of President Li Yuan-hung. Notification of the death of President Yuan, and assumption of the presidency by Vice President Li. | 98 | |
| 17 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Koo | June 8 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of his June 6 | 98 |
| The American Group to Mr. Lansing. | do | Railway negotiations. Department’s letter of June 2. Have no knowledge of any negotiations with American bankers with respect to their participation in the financing of the contract mentioned. No protest to the Chinese Government is desired on behalf of the American group at this time. | 182 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 9 | Political affairs. Li holds reins of Government without opposition. No doubt southern Provinces will demand changes in the personnel of Cabinet. | 84 | |
| President Li to President Wilson (telegram). | 1916 June 9 | Death of President Yuan. Message of thanks | 99 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 13 | Political affairs. Official statement reported given out in Japan to the effect that foreigners in China desire more protection has no foundation. Feeling of confidence in the Republic obtains. | 84 | |
| 1118 | Same to same | June 14 | Railway negotiations. Transmits text of railway agreement between the Chinese Government and the Siems-Carey Co. | 182 |
| 1119 | do | do | Political affairs. Any proposal relating to changes in the force patrolling railway should be reported to the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in order to be submitted to the ministers interested. American commandant so instructed. Such a change would only serve to irritate the Chinese. | 85 |
| 1120 | do | do | Death of President Yuan. Reports his conveyance of condolence of this Government and incloses correspondence. | 99 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | June 15 | Huai River conservancy loan. The American International Corporation has approved in principle the Shantung agreement and ready to approve Kiangsu agreement if made provincial as well as Government obligation, similar to the Shantung agreement. | 119 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. States the objections to making the Kiangsu contract provincial as well as national. | 120 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | June 20 | Same subject. Detailed instructions for Shantung and Kiangsu agreements, both to be provincial as well as national. | 120 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 26 | Same subject. Renews his objections to making Kiangsu agreement provincial as well as national; suggestions for overcoming the difficulty. | 121 | |
| American International Corporation to Mr. Lansing. | June 29 | Same subject. Incloses copy of telegram they are sending to their Peking representative in regard to solving the problem raised by Mr. Reinsch. Requests good offices for realizing the suggested arrangement. | 122 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 30 | Political affairs. Mandates issued summoning Parliament to resume sessions. Nanking provisional constitution and presidential election law of Oct. 5, 1913, to continue in force. All treaties concluded subsequent to dissolution of Parliament in May, 1914, are to be recognized as valid. Also all laws and mandates excepting those specifically canceled by mandate. | 85 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | July 3 | Huai River conservancy loan. Instruction to cooperate with representative of American International Corporation. | 122 | |
| 1134 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | July 5 | Death of President Yuan. Conveys the thanks of President Li for the attendance of President Wilson at a memorial service for the late President Yuan. | 100 |
| 1143 | Same to same | July 14 | Political affairs. President is prepared to meet the demands of the southern leaders by reviving the provisional constitution of 1912 and summoning the rump parliament. Mandate has been prepared for issue, providing for the arrest and trial of the principals in the monarchical movement. Navy declares its independence of the cabinet at Peking. Appointment of cabinet officers. | 86 |
| The American Group to Mr. Lansing. | July 26 | Loan negotiations. Reviews circumstances attending their entrance into Chinese business and withdrawal therefrom. States conditions for reentrance. | 134 | |
| 1155 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | July 31 | Political affairs. The breach between the Chin P’u Tang and the Kuo Min Tang has become more apparent. Further comments on political situation. | 90 |
| 1162 | Same to same | Aug. 2 | Same subject. National Assembly was convoked yesterday and opened by the President, who also took the formal oath of office. Incloses an account of the opening of the Parliament. | 91 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 10 | Railway negotiations. The Russian Minister has stated to the Chinese Government that any concession outside the Great Wall would violate Russia’s option. | 188 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Same subject. Refers to his Aug. 10 and instructs him to safeguard American interests and to try to obtain a copy of the option mentioned. | 189 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Aug. 12, The Minister for Foreign Affairs denies that an agreement exists giving Russia preference in region affected. | 189 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | 1916 Aug. 24 | Same subject. Refers to his Aug. 23 and Department’s No. 419 of Apr. 6; instructs opportunely to call attention of Chinese Government to agreement with American Group ratified Jan. 20, 1910, and statements of Group that their right was never formally relinquished. | 189 | |
| 1187 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | Sept. 4 | Political affairs. The Cabinet was approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Opposition to some of the members. It seems unlikely that financial stability can be restored without a foreign loan. | 92 |
| 1188 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Cites incidents which show disregard for the authority of the Central Government. | 94 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 15 | Loan negotiations. Chinese minister at Washington has been authorized to negotiate loan with western bankers. | 138 | |
| do | Sept. 25 | Huai River conservancy loan. Japan intervenes in conservancy negotiations, citing the treaty between China and Germany of Mar. 6, 1898, and the treaty between China and Japan of May 25, 1915. Comments. | 123 | |
| 113 | Mr. Peck to Mr. Lansing | Sept. 26 | Political affairs. Revolutionist troops at Weihsien and Choutsun are reported to have reached an understanding with the Central Government and have submitted to it. More peaceful conditions are being established. | 95 |
| 115 | Same to same | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Rebel organization at Kaumi submitted to the Central Government some days ago. | 95 |
| 26 | Mr. Koo to Mr. Lansing | Oct. 13 | Death of President Yuan. Incloses autograph letter of President Li announcing his assumption of the Presidency on June 7, 1916. | 100 |
| 1224 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | do | Huai River conservancy loan. Refers to his No. 1056 of Apr. 28. Reports progress of negotiations for Grand Canal contract in Shantung Province and the Japanese intervention therein; contrast with the situation in Kiangsu Province; criticizes methods of negotiation. Incloses memoranda by the Japanese Legation and the Shantung Provincial Government, and by the American Minister and Secretary of Legation. | 123 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Koo | Oct. 19 | Death of President Yuan. Acknowledgment of his Oct. 13. | 101 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Railway negotiations. Russia protests against the Fengchen-Ninghsia railway concession to Americans: basis of protest; comment. | 190 | |
| American International Corporation to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; the corporation desires to avoid implication in the controversy. | 193 | |
| 517 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch. | Oct. 25 | Death of President Yuan. Incloses the President’s acknowledgment of President Li’s letter, with instructions to forward. | 101 |
| M r. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Railway negotiations. Argues against deference to Russia’s unsubstantiated claim by the American International Corporation. | 191 | |
| 1244 | Same to same | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Transmits copies of the original and supplementary agreements concluded between the Chinese Government and the Siems-Carey Co. | 192 |
| American International Corporation to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Reiterates its position as stated in its Oct. 23. | 198 | |
| Department memorandum | Oct. 31 | Same subject. Review of the railway agreement between China and Russia made in 1899 and its bearing on the American contract. | 198 | |
| 1252 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Incloses correspondence of 1899 and 1910 between the Chinese Foreign Office and the Russian Minister on this subject. | 199 |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Political affairs. General Feng Kuo Chang elected Vice President by National Assembly with harmonizing effect. | 96 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Nov. 2 | Railway negotiations. Refers to his Oct. 19 and 26; instructs him to inform Foreign Office, if Russian protest has been filed, that the United States can not recognize Russian claim to exclusive sphere in the district concerned, which seems not to be embraced in the region referred to in the Chinese note of June 1, 1899. | 205 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Nov. 6 | Huai River conservancy loan. Reply to his telegram of Sept. 25; instruction to inform the Foreign Office that this Government reserves all American rights, and to report any further action by Japan. | 127 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Railway negotiations. Reports execution of instructions of Nov. 2; comment. | 205 | |
| 1266 | Same to same | 1916 Nov. 15 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office reiterating the attitude of the American Government on the subject. | 206 |
| 1267 | do | do | Huai River conservancy loan. Refers to his 1224 and reports a conversation between the First Secretary of the Japanese Legation and Mr. Carey, of the Siems-Carey Co., in which the former asserted Japan’s right to all of Germany’s former position in Shantung. The new Governor of Shantung is favorable to the Grand Canal enterprise. | 127 |
| Mr. Lansing to Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank | Nov. 16 | Loans. In reply to oral request he informs them that it is always the policy of the Department to give all possible support and protection to legitimate American enterprises abroad. | 138 | |
| do | Same subject. Loan agreement between the Chinese Government and the Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago, Ill. Text. | 138 | ||
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Same subject. Reports ratification by China of the American loan of $5,000,000. | 143 | |
| 1282 | Same to same | Nov. 28 | Railway negotiations. Incloses additional correspondence. | 207 |
| 1284 | do | Nov. 29 | Loans. Reports discussion with the French Legation of the security for the American loan; the Minister of Finance has received a protest from the allied members of the Consortium against the loan; Chinese attitude toward the protest. | 143 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Chinese Government apprehends that it will be reduced to fiscal dependence on certain powers if the Consortium insists upon broad interpretation of Art. 17 of the loan agreement. | 145 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Instruction to state to the Foreign Office that this Government finds no conflict of contracts to warrant the protest by foreign bankers. | 146 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Authorization to state to his interested colleagues the attitude of this Government toward any attempt to exclude American bankers from Chinese business. | 146 | |
| 535 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Railway negotiations. Acknowledgment of his No. 1252 of Oct. 31; restatement of Department’s attitude. | 209 |
| 1294 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 8 | Death of President Yuan. Reports execution of the instruction of Oct. 25. | 102 |
| 1295 | Same to same | do | Loans. Refers to his 1284 and submits copies of correspondence between the Chinese Government and the bankers concerning the American loan; and the Legation’s note on the same subject to the Minister of Finance. | 146 |
| 1305 | do | Dec. 13 | Political affairs. The success and very status of Parliament is much disputed. Minister of Interior and his secretary forced to resign. Much friction between Parliament and the Cabinet. | 96 |
| 1311 | do | Dec. 18 | Loans. Attitude of the Russian, Japanese, British and French Ministers toward the American loan. | 148 |
| 541 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch. | Dec. 19 | Railway negotiations. Approves his action as reported in his No. 1266 of Nov. 15. | 209 |
| 1317 | Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Reports with respect to the progress under the railway agreement of the Siems-Carey Co. | 209 |
colombia
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Jan. 26 | Treaty of Apr. 6, 1914. Reports receiving a Foreign Office note urging action by the United States Senate; a special message to the Senate by the President would relieve the tension existing in Colombia: his explanation of the Senate’s delay. | 211 | |
| 248 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses the note referred to in the foregoing and amplifies his telegram. | 211 |
| 33 | Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Incloses copy of translation of the note inclosed with the foregoing. | 213 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Thomson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him that he may inform the Colombian Government orally and confidentially that the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate has reported the Colombian treaty out of committee by a vote of 8 to 7, amending it to reduce the indemnity from $25,000,000 to $15,000,000 and make the expression of regret mutual. | 213 | |
| 257 | Mr. Thomson to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Feb. 4 | Same subject. Incloses translation of a Foreign Office note with regard to the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | 213 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Feb. 2. Reports the character of the reception of the news of the Senate committee’s action on the treaty. | 214 | |
| do | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Probable action by Colombia in view of the action by the Senate committee. | 214 | |
| 35 | Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Requests that the President send a special message to the Senate on the treaty. | 215 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Stone | Feb. 14 | Same subject. Transmits copy of Mr. Thomson’s telegram of Feb. 10. | 215 | |
| Mr. Thomson to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Expresses the gratitude of Colombia for the interest taken by the President and the Secretary of State in the approval of the treaty; gives his own reasons for considering its approval of the greatest importance. | 216 |
costa rica
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 92 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Lansing | 1916 May 2 | Message of the President, Alfredo Gonzalez, to the Congress. Transmits pamphlet containing the message. | 217 |
dominican republic
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Jan. 3 | Political affairs. Changes in Cabinet personnel threaten an uprising. | 220 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 19 | Same subject | 220 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Jan. 24 | Same subject. Reply to his Jan. 3 and 19. Refers to Department’s Nov. 26 and Dec. 2, 1915, and instructs him to inform President Jimenez that this Government, if requested, will furnish forces necessary to suppress insurrection and maintain order; urge the President not to resign and to keep his government efficient and honest. Can not the President be induced to reconsider his decision as to constabulary or as to financial adviser, or both? | 220 | |
| 80 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 14 | Same subject. The Government continues its weak policy, but the arrival of the Castine has had a good effect. | 221 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Desideno Arias has usurped the Ministry of War; all factions flock to him except that of Velasquez. | 221 | |
| do | Apr. 16 | Same subject. If President Jimenez resigns Congress will surely elect Arias to the Presidency; complications would thereupon ensue; another war vessel is advisable. | 221 | |
| do | do | Same subject. President Jimenez is practically a prisoner in his country house, but is determined not to resign | 222 | |
| do | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Arias yields; the President fully maintained in authority. | 222 | |
| do | Apr. 27 | Same subject. Arias still aggressive. The President is relying on the Legation to solve the problem. He is still restrained in his authority. A battleship and a large force would have a salutary effect. | 222 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Same subject. This Government intends to support the constituted authorities by all proper means; Admiral Caperton at Port-au-Prince has been directed to cooperate with the Castine. | 222 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 1 | Same subject Arias has induced the House to pass an impeachment bill against the President, making a show of military force. The President has dismissed Arias. Our Government should not parley with Arias. | 222 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram) | May 2 | Same subject. Instructs him to afford the President all support and to notify both factions of the intention of this Government. | 223 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | do | Same subject. The Senate has approved the House bill of impeachment; the Legation has advised the President to avoid provoking a conflict. Arias is in full control of the city; conference to-morrow between Arias and the commanders of the Prairie and Castine. | 223 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1916 May 3 | Same subject. Requests additional ships in view of possible trouble if troops are landed. | 223 | |
| do | May 5 | Same subject. Fighting has begun and Prairie has landed force to protect the Legation. Guard from Castine is protecting foreigners at Haitian Legation. | 224 | |
| do | do | Same subject. More ships needed | 224 | |
| do | May 6 | Same subject. President Jimenez is out of ammunition and requests that American forces take the city; if we do this, it should be for ultimate occupation and not for Jimenez. | 224 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram) | do | Same subject. Two destroyers ordered each to Puerta Plata, Macoris and Sanchez; Panther and one destroyer to Port-au-Prince to report to Admiral Caperton. | 224 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 7 | Same subject. In view of presence of American forces, our position is favorable for ultimately obtaining permanent reforms under negotiation since last October. | 224 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. President Jimenez has resigned. Urges retention of American forces as at present. | 225 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to his May 6; Admiral Caperton reports that the President has canceled request that city be occupied by our forces and has placed resignation in your hands. It is particularly desirable that the President be upheld; previous instructions grant authority for any advisable action. | 225 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 10 | Same subject. He is upholding the constitutional authorities; summary of military and political situations; intervention seems inevitable. | 225 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels. | May 13 | Same subject. At an interview with the rebel leaders he delivered to Arias an ultimatum requiring surrender by May 15. | 226 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 14 | Same subject. Arias and the rebel forces have abandoned the city. | 227 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 15 | Same subject. Congress should not be allowed to elect a President until peace is thoroughly restored; requests specific instructions. | 227 | |
| 33 | Mr. Zielinski to Mr. Lansing. | May 17 | Same subject. Incloses copies of circulars issued by Admiral Caperton and of one by Señor Troncoso, the civil authority. | 228 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram) | do | Same subject. Reply to his May 15; instruction to have Congress delay action on presidential election until the country is pacified and the occasion favorable for the elimination of Arias; to report whether complete disarmament of the revolutionary element may now be opportunely effected; and to give his opinion as to the best procedure in regard to the Presidency. | 229 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s May 17. The House, ignoring his request for delay, has elected Doctor Henriquez to be President; the Senate has not yet acted. Admiral Caperton and he have addressed to Congress a demand to postpone election, which will be enforced if ignored. Jimenez has quit the job and can not be rehabilitated. | 229 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 29 | Financial affairs. Believes time now opportune for enforcing our interpretation of Art. 3 of the Convention by restoring financial control. Suggestions. | 249 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | May 30 | Political affairs. He has directed landing of forces at Puerto Plata and Monte Cristi. | 230 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 2 | Same subject. All probability Henriquez will be elected on Monday unless Senators are arrested. Whoever is chosen should be informed of our desire and intention. We should proceed with occupation and with appointment of financial controller. | 230 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Russell (telegram). | June 3 | Financial affairs. Whom have you in mind for financial controller? | 250 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 4 | Political affairs. Arrest of Senators planned by the Council of Ministers in order to prevent election of Henriquez to the Presidency. If the Senate nevertheless elects him, will our Government recognize him? | 230 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 5 | Financial affairs. I had the receivership in mind for controller until definite arrangement can be made. I have notified the Council of Ministers that financial control will be established at once. | 250 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 6 | Political affairs. Report of incidents related to the attempted presidential election | 231 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | 1916 June 9 | Financial affairs. The receivership must have instructions as to assumption of financial control, and additional help; former Deputy General Receiver Edwards recommended. | 250 | |
| do | June 14 | Political affairs. Henriquez has withdrawn his candidacy and the Senate has agreed on Castro for provisional President. | 231 | |
| do | June 17 | Financial affairs. Protest of Dominican Government against financial control. | 251 | |
| do | June 20 | Political affairs. No immediate election of President seems probable. | 231 | |
| do | do | Financial affairs. The receivership has taken charge of controllership and internal revenue collection is being organized. | 251 | |
| 106 | Same to same | June 24 | Same subject. Incloses copies of protest of Dominican Government against financial control by the United States, which began to be effective on June 16. | 251 |
| 107 | do | June 26 | Political affairs. Incloses copy of the proclamation issued by Admiral Caperton in regard to the advance of our forces on Santiago. | 231 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 7 | Same subject. The Fourth Regiment of Marines have entered Santiago without opposition; Arias has surrendered. | 232 | |
| 110 | Same to same | July 13 | Same subject. Discusses the need for disposing of Arias and his Congress. | 232 |
| Same to same (telegram) | July 25 | Same subject. Congress has elected Dr. Francisco Henriquez to the provisional Presidency; he is a brother of Dr. Federico Henriquez who was chosen by Congress on preliminary readings but whom we refused to recognize. | 233 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Requests his opinion as to the advisability of recognizing or withholding recognition of the provisional President. | 233 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 4 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Aug. 2. Recognition should be conditioned on amendments to the convention embracing the reforms heretofore suggested. | 233 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Provisional President, after being plainly informed of the position of our Government in regard to Arias, said: “You may say to your Government that with the help of the United States I intend to establish a government of order that will guarantee the peace and prosperity of the country”. | 234 | |
| do | Aug. 18 | Financial affairs. Disbursement of Dominican funds suspended until a complete understanding is reached as to certain articles of the convention or until the Dominican Government is amicable. As we are to insist on our interpretation of the convention as to financial control and constabulary, it is advisable to formulate all other reforms we consider necessary other than those outlined in Department’s Sept. 15, 1915. | 252 | |
| do | Aug. 25 | Political affairs. Dominican Government contemplates sending a commission to Washington; this should be discouraged. Gives a summary of the points of a draft memorandum for the provisional President to submit to the Department, providing for decrees of acceptance of the status quo and of measures to carry out the demands of this Government precedent to recognition. | 234 | |
| do | Aug. 26 | Same subject. The provisional President says it is not within his power to decree acceptance of the status quo; other aspects of his presidency. | 234 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Aug. 4; the provisional Government will not be recognized until favorable to our interpretation of the convention as to control, constabulary, etc., and proves itself free from domination by Arias, who must be arrested if he attempts to leave Santiago or incites revolution. | 235 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 29 | Same subject. Reply to his Aug. 25 and 26; instructs him to discourage the commission plan; gives further suggestions as to the decree desired. The Department will continue its policy in regard to disbursement of finances and recognition of the provisional Government until proposals are definite and it is assured that revolutionary influences in the Cabinet are terminated. | 235 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Submits a proposition made by President Henriquez specifying his idea of the concessions to be made in exchange for recognition; comments thereon. | 236 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | 1916 Sept. 8 | Same subject. Reply to his Sept. 5; the proposition submitted is insufficient to change the Department’s present attitude. | 236 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing. | Sept. 14 | Same subject. Recommends not receding from our position as to constabulary, but suspension of payments is making a condition that should be remedied. | 237 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | do | Financial affairs. Gives text of a decree which the Dominican President is willing to promulgate in regard to financial control. | 253 | |
| do | Sept. 18 | Political affairs. Arias arrested for embezzlement | 237 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Sept. 21 | Financial affairs. The Department considers the decree quoted in his Sept. 14 unsatisfactory; before submitting tentative counterpropositions, the Department desires his opinion as to the best way of effecting reforms, by presidential decree approved by Congress or by submission first to Congress. | 253 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing | 254 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Gives text of Department’s counter propositions as to rural guard and financial control, and suggests their publication | 254 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 4 | Political affairs. The situation is so complicated that he ought to go to Washington for conference. | 238 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Oct. 10 | Same subject Instructs him to come to Washington for conference. | 238 | |
| Mr. Brewer to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Captain Low and Sergeant Atwood killed and Lieutenant Morrison wounded in arrest of the bandit Baptista, who was killed; Rojas arrested. | 238 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Three Dominicans killed in attack on Marine patrol. | 239 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Brewer (telegram). | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 24 and 26; asks whether or not he thinks American forces have sufficient control to prevent future outbreaks without declaration of martial law. | 239 | |
| Mr. Brewer to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 29 | Same subject. Dominican officials intimate that we are responsible for recent occurrences. | 239 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Oct. 28. Situation sufficiently under control not to require martial law; its immediate declaration would not have good effect. | 239 | |
| do | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Electoral colleges convoked for Dec. 3 to elect Senators and Deputies; if elections are held it will probably result in a victory for Arias; comment. | 240 | |
| Mr. Lansing to the President. | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Incloses statement of conclusions reached by the Departments of State and Navy as to the course of action proper to take in the Dominican Republic. Requests instructions. | 240 | |
| The President to Mr. Lansing. | Nov. 26 | Same subject. Approves and authorizes the course proposed in his Nov. 22. | 242 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | Nov. 27 | Same subject. Requests that the Navy Department take such action as necessary to put into effect the policy outlined in the papers submitted to and approved by the President; that is, proclamation of military occupation and establishment of martial law in the Dominican Republic. | 242 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Brewer (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs him immediately to confer with Captain Knapp, commander of the American forces in Santo Domingo, and be governed in his actions by the proclamation to be made by Captain Knapp, declaring military occupation and the establishment of martial law. | 243 | |
| Mr. Brewer to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Proclamation of military occupation and government just now made. | 243 | |
| General McIntyre to Mr. Baxter (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Financial affairs. The General Receiver is directed to place himself at the disposition of the military government; all funds heretofore paid to Dominican Government will be disbursed on order of military government. | 255 | |
| Mr. Brewer to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 4 | Political affairs. Suggests that no recognition be given either the executive or legislative powers, which are generally believed abolished by the proclamation. Statement as to progress in delayed payments under the budget. | 243 | |
| 53 | Mr. Perdomo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. The Dominican Government makes formal protest against the issuance of the proclamation whereby Captain Knapp has been made Military Governor of the Republic. | 244 |
| 143 | Mr. Brewer to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Dec. 6 | Same subject. Reports movement of a small force under Gen. Lico Perez; a detachment of Marines is after him. Progress of payments under the budget. Incloses copies of Captain Knapp’s communication to him in regard to the proclamation, his reply, and text of the proclamation. | 245 |
| 143 | Same to same | do | Financial affairs. Payments under the budget were resumed by the receivership on Dec. 2. | 255 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Political affairs. Instruction to ascertain whether or not Minister Perdomo was instructed by Henriquez or any member of his Government to make the protest presented by Perdomo to this Department on Dec. 4. | 248 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 9. The Dominican Minister for Foreign Affairs telegraphed the Dominican Minister at Washington on Nov. 30 to protest officially to the Department and to foreign missions against the action of American Government. | 248 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 14 | Same subject. Disappointed petty politicians are the only people dissatisfied with American occupation. Other impressions and suggestions. | 249 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram). | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Reply to his Dec. 14. The position of the Legation should be the same as before the proclamation, and it should be understood to be the civil representative of American Government in Santo Domingo; it will advise on all points with the Military Government, which is carrying on the government for the Republic. | 249 |
ecuador
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 101 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman. | 1916 Jan. 11 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Approves action reported in his No. 145 of Oct. 19, 1915. | 260 |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 28, 1915, and reports failure of negotiations for private settlement. | 260 | |
| 161 | do | Same subject. Refers to his 153 of Dec. 5, 1915; incloses copies of correspondence with Foreign Office showing the denial by Ecuador of the right of the United States to intervene diplomatically on behalf of the railway company. | 260 | |
| Jan. 24 | Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Ecuador. Text. | 257 | ||
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Apr. 6 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Reports received that Ecuador will probably apply for appointment of a receiver for the railroad. Instruction to investigate. | 264 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; the report was apparently correct, but action is dependent on the attitude of the company toward resumption of negotiations for private settlement. | 264 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. The Department and the railway company are disposed to await private settlement negotiations. | 264 | |
| Mr. Belden to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. He is trying to obtain definite information regarding the proposed loan. | 265 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 7 | Same subject. A joint commission of Senators and Deputies has been appointed to investigate railroad matters. | 265 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Protection of Chinese interests in Ecuador. It is reported that a new law is projected in the Ecuadorean Congress placing an exorbitant tax on Chinese resident in Ecuador. Investigate and, if advisable, use good offices in behalf of Chinese. | 259 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 26 | Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Instruction to say to Ecuador that this Government believes deposits of customs should be resumed at once. | 265 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Reports encouraging change of personnel in Ecuadorean Government. | 266 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Sept. 26 and instructs to report. | 266 | |
| Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Prospects of more satisfactory relations. | 266 | |
| 195 | Same to same | Nov. 7 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s Sept. 26 and incloses his Foreign Office note No. 210 of Oct. 3 and the reply thereto No. 48 of Nov. 4. | 266 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram). | 1916 Dec. 14 | Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 30 and No. 195 of Nov. 7. Instructs him to seek occasion to intimate to Ecuador that this Government would consider it very unfortunate for Ecuador if she should default on the Jan. 1 payment of interest on the prior lien bonds. | 268 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 31 | Same subject. No reply yet received to Department’s Dec. 14; instruction to urge upon Ecuador the importance of clearing up its obligations to the bondholders. | 268 | |
| do | 1917 Jan. 24 | Same subject. Refers to his telegram of Jan. 11; negotiations for private settlement resumed. | 264 |
france
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 1853 | Mr. Sharp to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Jan. 11 | Liability to French military service of naturalized American citizens of French origin and of American-born children of French parentage. Reports unsuccessful representations in behalf of Adrien J. Kirghis, who is about to be called to the colors. | 270 |
| 1317 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp (telegram). | Jan. 15 | Same subject. Make strong representations in behalf of Kirghis. | 270 |
| 1224 | Mr. Sharp to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Records of the Embassy tend to show that the French Government, even in time of peace, has required military service from those subject to it by French law notwithstanding naturalization. All requests based on circumstances similar to those of the Kirghis case since the beginning of the war have been refused. Further action on behalf of Kirghis is believed to be fruitless. Requests instruction. | 271 |
| 1406 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp (telegram). | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Instruction to extend good offices to Louis Levy, applying for removal of his name from French military rolls. Born in New York; French father. | 271 |
| 1302 | Mr. Sharp to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 10 | Same subject. The Foreign Office says that Louis Levy is French, being born abroad of French father, and is subject to military service. | 271 |
| 1051 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Instruction to request release of Armand Robert Garrot, born in Chicago 1894; father naturalized 1901. | 271 |
| 3231 | Mr. Bliss to Mr. Lansing | May 25 | Same subject. The Foreign Office declares Garrot to be French and can not be released. | 272 |
| 1575 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp (telegram). | June 26 | Same subject. Upon his mother’s urgent request and statement that Armand Garrot has broken leg and tuberculosis, renew request for his release. | 272 |
| 1673 | Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 25 | Same subject. Instruction to report on Garrot case. | 273 |
| 1557 | Mr. Bliss to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 26 | Same subject. The authorities are willing to have Garrot before a medical board for examination. | 273 |
| 1600 | Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 15 | Same subject. Reports progress of the Garrot case. | 273 |
| 3724 | Same to same | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Reports release of Leon Karger, as his case plainly fell under one of the categories of exemption from military service recognized by the authorities; i. e., he was born in Paris, 1894, but his father was naturalized as an American citizen in 1877, and Leon had, before leaving America for Europe, opted for American nationality, before the French Consul General. | 273 |
| 3882 | do | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Reports Garrot’s discharge as “Réformé No. 2”. | 274 |
germany
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Nov. 13 | Extension of the period of priority fixed by the International Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. Requests information of the status of the case, and suggests extension of time. | 274 | |
| 2226 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bernstorff | Dec. 6 | Same subject. His Nov. 13 has been referred to the Secretary of the Interior. | 276 |
| 2254 | Same to same | Dec. 20 | Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 13 and incloses copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Patents. | 276 |
great britain
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 18 | Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | 1913 May 19 | Overflow of the waters of the Lake of the Woods. The Department is advised that lands are being flooded on the American side of the Lake of the Woods, and that the water may be lowered if the Canadian authorities will remove the stop logs from the dam; asks that the matter be referred to the Canadian authorities. | 294 |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan. | 1914 Jan. 23 | Same subject. Advises of action taken by the Canadian authorities. Asks whether any representations have been made by the Department to the British Government on this subject. | 294 | |
| 40 | Same to same | Feb. 5 | Application to Porto Rico of the Treaty of 1899 re the tenure and disposition of real and personal property. Requests information. | 283 |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice. | Feb. 26 | Lake of the Woods. Gives information requested in above note. | 295 | |
| 271 | Same to same | Mar. 6 | Tenure of property in Porto Rico. The provisions of the Treaty of 1899 do not apply to Porto Rico. | 283 |
| British Embassy to the Department. | Mar. 19 | Same subject. Requests suggestions from the Department how the provisions of the treaty may be made applicable to Porto Rico. | 284 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Transmits above correspondence and requests views. | 284 | |
| Mr. Garrison to Mr. Bryan | May 18 | Same subject. Incloses a letter from the Governor of Porto Rico stating that no objection is seen in the extension of the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 to Porto Rico. | 285 | |
| Mr. Spreiter to Mr. Bryan (telegram). | 1915 July 6 | Lake of the Woods. Advises that the extreme high water in the Lake of the Woods, caused by the dam at Kenora, is causing great damage to lands in Minnesota. | 296 | |
| 831 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | July 8 | Same subject. Transmits information contained in above telegram and asks that it be brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities that they may take such steps as may be necessary to maintain the level of the lake at the normal elevation. | 296 |
| Mr. Hammond to Mr. Lansing. | July 10 | Same subject. Requests that steps be taken to insure that a greater volume of water be allowed to pass over the dam at Kenora by removing the stop logs from the dam. | 296 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hammond. | July 26 | Same subject. Above request has been brought to the attention of the British Ambassador. | 297 | |
| Mr. Wyvell to Mr. Lansing. | Aug. 3 | Same subject. The International Joint Commission will hold hearings from Sept. 7 to 15, 1915, to take testimony in the case of the Lake of the Woods. | 297 | |
| 309 | Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing | Aug. 4 | Same subject. Reports that proper measures have been taken to reduce the level of the lake. | 298 |
| 890 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | Nov. 3 | Same subject. The Department is advised that the logs which were removed from the dam have been replaced. Requests “that the matter be investigated and such measures taken as will insure the maintenance of a normal level of the lake. | 299 |
| 444 | Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing. | Dec 27 | Same subject. The question of the overflow of the Lake of the Woods is now being investigated by the International Joint Commission and it is hoped that, when the Commission renders its decision as to the level to be maintained, a joint international control will be arranged which will be satisfactory to all concerned. | 299 |
| Mr. Kluttz to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Feb. 29 | Same subject. Announces that the final argument of all interests involved in the case of the Lake of the Woods will be heard on Apr. 4 next at Washington. | 300 | |
| Mr. Lansing to the President. | Apr. 10 | Tenure of property in Porto Rico. Incloses correspondence with the British Embassy and requests that same be submitted to the Senate for authority to make the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 applicable to Porto Rico. Incloses copy of the treaty. | 286 | |
| The President to the Senate. | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Transmits a letter from the Secretary of State requesting that the Senate be asked to authorize the extension of the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 to include Porto Rico. | 287 | |
| 1169 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice | May 8 | Lake of the Woods. The Congress has directed the War Department to make a survey of the Lake of the Woods. The surveying party desires to extend the survey into Canadian waters in or near Buffalo Bay. Requests that permission be obtained from the Canadian authorities. | 300 |
| Same to same | 1916 May 16 | Same subject. Quotes telegram received from the mayor of Warroad, Minn., stating that the water in the harbor is now at the highest level and requesting relief; asks that it be brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities. | 301 | |
| 144 | Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing. | May 24 | Same subject. The Governor General reports that all logs have been removed from the dam at the outlet of the Lake of the Woods so that all the water the outlet is able to discharge is passing through. | 301 |
| 147 | Same to same | May 29 | Same subject. Incloses copies of reports made to the Canadian Deputy Minister of Public Works explaining existing conditions in regard to height of the water in the Lake of the Woods. | 302 |
| 1199 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Spring Rice. | May 31 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of No. 144 of May 24, 1916. | 303 |
| 164 | Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing. | June 7 | Same subject. The Canadian authorities have no objection to the extension of the survey into Canadian waters of the Lake of the Woods. | 304 |
| 185 | Same to same | June 27 | Same subject. Further report about the removal of logs from the dam at the outlet of the lake. | 304 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | July 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of June 27, 1916. | 305 | |
| Senate resolution | Aug. 29 | Tenure of property in Porto Rico. Grants authority to apply the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 to Porto Rico. | 291 | |
| 4135 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Laughlin. | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Instructs to give formal notice to the British Government that the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 are extended and applied to Porto Rico. | 292 |
| 1306 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | do | Same subject. Informs him that the American Chargé at London has been instructed to advise the British Government that the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 are extended and applied to Porto Rico. | 292 |
| Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 23 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a note to the British Foreign Office advising that Government of the extension and application of the provisions of the Treaty of 1899 to Porto Rico, and a note from the Foreign Office acknowledging receipt. | 293 | |
| Dec. 8 | Treaty between the United States and Great Britain for the protection of migratory birds. Text. | 279 |
guatemala
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 262 | Mr. Leavell to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Mar. 14 | Message of the President. Extracts | 308 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Méndez. | June 1 | Agreement extending time for appointment of the commission under Article 2 of the Treaty of Sept. 20, 1913, effected by exchange of notes. Suggests extension to July 1, 1916. | 307 | |
| Mr. Méndez to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Accepts the suggestion made in his June 1. | 307 |
haiti
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | 1915 Nov. 16 | French interests in Haiti. Reply to his Oct. 27, 1915; outlines the rules to be observed in Haiti in regard to French interests after exchange of ratifications of the Treaty of Sept. 16, 1915. | 385 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing telegram. | 1916 Jan. 6 | Financial and economic affairs. After conference with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and of Finance, desired reforms agreed to by Government and instructions now being carried out by Admiral Caperton. | 338 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram) | Jan. 7 | Same subject. In preparing a system for paying employees and creditors of Haiti, it is important to know whether there is to be a continuation of the system under the treaty after the necessary officials have been appointed. Recommends that treaty arrangement include this method of disbursement. | 338 | |
| Same to same | 1916 Jan. 8 | Political affairs. Disturbance in Port-au-Prince and South Haiti by members of black party in favor of ex-Senator Paulin for President. North Haiti not concerned in the affair. Situation well in hand. | 310 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Financial and economic. Abolition of personal guard for the President held unconstitutional by Haiti. To meet objection Department urges the adoption of following: “The gendarmerie shall be the sole military and police force of the Republic of Haiti and the personal guard of the President shall be formed from members of the gendarmerie”. | 339 | |
| Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 10 | Political affairs. Foreign Office has advised me of armed manifestations against Americans in Haiti. Several arrests of leaders. | 310 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | Jan. 11 | Financial and economic affairs. Desires as comprehensive and efficient method of disbursement as possible. Hopes authorized $100,000 per month sufficient for current expenditures. Thinks many expenditures contemplated in budgetary law ill-advised. Requests instructions to Admiral Caperton. | 339 | |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing | Jan. 12 | Political affairs. Résumé of events attending the overthrow and murder of President Vilbrun Guilleaune Sam in 1915 | 310 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 13 | Financial and economic affairs. President deems sanction of the Council necessary for disbandment of palace guard and has left matter of settlement with negotiators at Washington. | 340 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels. | Jan. 14 | Same subject. No further funds to be turned over to the Government directly. Payment of salaries are to be made to the individuals under the supervision of Admiral Caperton. Payment by check of a nonnegotiable nature after all lists have been verified. | 341 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Military maintaining control of ports and organizing gendarmerie. Naval officers in charge of Customs Service and fiscal matters. | 342 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Jan. 18 | Same subject. Minister Ménos declines to sign agreement embodying the phraseology of the Department concerning gendarmerie. Bring matter to the attention of President and ask that instructions be given to sign. | 343 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Commission instructed to sign. Meanwhile former palace guard has been paid and replaced by gendarmerie. | 343 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | Jan. 20 | Same subject. Legation concurs with the President that the provisional appointment of Paymaster Conard as Receiver General, Captain Beach as Financial Adviser, and Lieutenant Oberlin as engineer would materially assist the Haitian Government | 344 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Urges the Department to agree to the picking of the new guard from all the members of the gendarmerie and to the wearing of special insignia. Also to the permanent assignment to this duty. | 34 | |
| do | do | Same subject. The Haitian Government has decided to confine guard to an elite corps drawn from the gendarmerie and of which the members will be acceptable to the President. Unless I hear to the contrary, I will, on Monday next, concur in decision. | 344 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels. | Jan. 26 | Same subject. Acknowledges letter of Jan. 21, and commends Admiral Caperton’s efficient work in safeguarding the interests of all. | 345 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Doctor Audin appointed Minister of Public Instruction. Public Works transferred to Minister Borno. New method of paying employees is being received with satisfaction. | 345 | |
| Same to same | Feb. 3 | Political affairs. Everything quiet. Haitian Government stated that hereafter all police and military functions will be carried on by the gendarmerie. Government desires to carry out all the wishes of the United States. | 320 | |
| Same to same | 1916 Feb. 8 | Financial and economic affairs. Injunction brought on bank in many cases attaching salaries. If attachments be allowed, system of discounting salaries will continue to flourish. Judges say that unless they are allowed United States will be shown to have little regard for the Haitian law and customs. I recommend that I be instructed to inform the Government that attachments will not be regarded. | 345 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Admiral Caperton (telegram). | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Situation as outlined not thoroughly understood. Why will permitting attachments to stand encourage salary discounting? Would the investigation of cause of suit involve such difficulties that all must be recognized or all disregarded? | 346 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Necessary to issue military order declaring invalid sequestration of one-third of employee’s salary, if buying present and future salaries at heavy discount is to be discontinued. Present method of paying will not prevent this practice. | 346 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department sees no objection to permitting attachment of salaries by court injunction for legitimate debts only. But steps should be taken, preferably by Haitian Government, to make attachment by “opposition” impossible under law or military order suggested by Admiral Caperton should be resorted to. | 347 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Impossible to repeal by executive decree Haitian law permitting attachment of one-third salary of public employees. Necessary to resort to military order if the desired results are to be obtained. | 347 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Feb. 18 | Same subject. The Admiral should disregard any form of attachment of salaries which interfere with the purpose of this Government. He may recognize attachment by court injunction, provided it is based upon action for legitimate debts only. | 348 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Banque Nationale d’Haiti. | Feb. 20 | Same subject. Orders Bank of Haiti to disregard all injunctions on salaries, except where such injunctions do not result from the discounting of salaries. | 348 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Asks that Compagnie Haitienne de Construction be given the means of carrying on the repairing of streets and wharves of Port-au-Prince. | 349 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Mandates are still issued by the Government for payments. The Administrator of Customs inquires into the facts and makes payment when considered proper to the individual to whom the amount is due. | 349 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Feb. 29 | Same subject. Requests recommendation as to the advisability of making payments to the Compagnie Haitienne de Construction as desired by Haitian Government. | 350 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Recommends that additional $5,000 be allowed the Compagnie Haitienne de Construction. | 350 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Admiral may increase payments to Compagnie Haitienne de Construction, provided company expends this money in actual work. | 350 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Gives statement of revenues. Recommends that all valid claims against Haiti be settled and that short-term loan of $500,000 be expended by American occupancy in settling Haitian debts. | 351 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing | Mar. 15 | Treaty with Haiti. He is ready to exchange ratifications, and incloses an interpretative commentary for consideration in connection with the treaty. | 322 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Admiral Caperton (telegram). | Mar. 16 | Financial and economic affairs. Authorizes the application of $500,000 of surplus revenue of Haiti to purposes lawfully pledged by the Government of Haiti prior to July 27, 1915. | 351 | |
| Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels. | Apr. 5 | Political affairs. Senate dissolved. Chamber of Deputies will revise the Constitution so as to conform with treaty. A Council of State will draw up and prepare such changes and laws as may be necessary to be submitted to the assembly. | 320 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos | do | Treaty. As the interpretative commentary submitted in his Mar. 15 was not before the Senate at the time of its ratification of the treaty, it is impossible to consider the views expressed therein, and this Government must insist on an interpretation in accordance with the English text, as agreed upon in 1915 by exchange of notes. | 325 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Apr. 27 | Same subject. Reply to the Department’s Apr. 5; expresses the hope that this Government will accept the interpretative commentary in so far as it does not conflict with the terms of the treaty. | 326 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos | May 1 | Same subject. Accepts his note of Apr. 27 as an agreement on the part of Haiti that the English text of the treaty shall take precedence in interpreting the treaty, and sets May 3 as the date for ratification. | 327 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 2 | Financial and economic affairs. Transmits memorandum of the Haitian Government relative to the recall of the Haitian Commission at Washington. | 352 | |
| May 3 | Treaty between the United States and Haiti concerning the finances, economic development and tranquillity of Haiti, concluded Sept. 16, 1915. Proclamation and text. | 328 | ||
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | May 8 | Railroad controversy. French Government asks the payment at the earliest possible date of the French bondholders of the Railroad Company of Haiti. | 368 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | May 11 | Financial and economic affairs. Commission charged by National Bank on 60,000,000 franc loan only point on which commissioners and bankers can not agree. Commissioners should be instructed to agree with bankers and immediately close entire question. | 353 | |
| 1692 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | do | Railroad controversy. The Government of the United States has tendered its good offices in the hope that an early and satisfactory settlement may be had of the difficulties existing between the National Railroad of Haiti and the Haitian Government. | 369 |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 15 | Financial and economic affairs. Commission instructed to agree with bankers. | 353 | |
| Mr. Farnham to Mr. Stabler. | May 24 | Railroad controversy. Incloses copies of a memorandum dealing with claims of the Compagnie Nationale des Chemins de Fer d’Haiti against the Haitian Government. | 369 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing. | May 31 | Political affairs. Caco chiefs with other prisoners carrying arms and ammunition escaped from prison. Firing in the city with the loss of several lives. Colonel Waller confident of controlling the situation. | 321 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | June 1 | Same subject. Everything quiet here. Steps being taken for the apprehension of escaped Caco chiefs and other prisoners. | 321 | |
| Same to same | June 5 | Same subject. Codio and Metellus, Caco chiefs, together with nine others, were surrounded and on attempting to escape were shot. | 321 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing, | June 12 | Financial and economic affairs. Commission instructed to return to Haiti. Special powers to settle matter of Compagnie Nationale des Chemins de fer d’haiti and other questions | 353 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Scholle (telegram) | June 15 | Same subject. American naval and marine officers are authorized to serve with Haitian constabulary. Request that Minister be immediately instructed to conclude bank and railroad negotiations. Department will recommend a naval officer for Engineer of Public Works. | 354 | |
| Mr. Wright to Mr. Ménos. | do | Railroad controversy. Transmits a copy of a memorandum prepared by the National Railroad of Haiti regarding differences between that company and the Government of Haiti. | 374 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 17 | Financial and economic affairs. Full powers as given the commission have been forwarded to the Minister | 354 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | June 23 | Same subject. A. J. Maumus and W. S. Mathews nominated as Receiver General and Deputy Receiver of Customs of Haiti. | 354 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing | June 26 | Same subject. Haitian Government is pleased that Receiver General and Deputy Receiver have been designated. Claims that it was constrained to suspend its reforms because the American capital for industrial and agricultural works on which it relied was not forthcoming. | 355 | |
| 66 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Blanchard. | June 27 | Treaty. Incloses copies of the agreements of even date between Haiti and the United States establishing the compensation of the Financial Adviser, Receiver, General and Deputy Receiver General of Customs, and of the engineers, provided for in the treaty of Sept. 16, 1915. | 332 |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing | 1916 June 28 | Financial and economic affairs. President of Haiti agrees to appointment of A. J. Maumus as Receiver General and W. S. Mathews as Deputy Receiver General of the Customs. | 356 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | July 5 | Same subject. President has nominated Lieut. Edgar Garfield Oberlin as one of the engineers. | 356 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing. | July 7 | Same subject. Informs that the President of Haiti has approved the nomination of Lieut. Edgar Garfield Oberlin. | 356 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Blanchard (telegram) | July 8 | Same subject. President has nominated Mr. Addison T. Ruan as Financial Adviser. | 357 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos | July 10 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of a copy of the agreement reached between Haitian Commission and the Haitian Bank. In case the residue of the 5 per cent of the receipts from the customs duties should be insufficient to defray the commission of the bank, this Government will endeavor to reach with the Haitian Government a satisfactory agreement. | 357 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | July 11 | Railroad controversy. Although the National Railroad has submitted its argument sometime ago, Minister states he awaits detailed instructions. Please endeavor to expedite. | 375 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | July 12 | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs states information, not instructions, with reference to National Railroad asked for by Minister Ménos is being prepared and will be sent as soon as possible. | 375 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard. | do | Financial and economic affairs incloses copy or above note to the Minister of Haiti and copy of the agreement between the Haitian commissioners and the representatives of the National Bank of Haiti. | 358 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Polk | July 28 | French interests in Haiti. Reply to Department’s Nov. 16, 1915. The treaty having been ratified, he proposes putting on record the understanding stated in that letter. | 386 | |
| 72 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Scholle | Aug. 10 | Financial and economic affairs. Incloses copy of note from the Minister of Haiti and calls attention, to that portion which refers to alleged delays in the establishment of reforms. Discusses reasons for delay and instructs to bring matter to the attention of President and to express the hope that unnecessary delay may not attend the con conduct of consequent negotiations. | 359 |
| 1739 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | Aug. 11 | French interests in Haiti. Reply to his July 28; sets forth this Government’s understanding of the points referred to in his Nov. 16, 1915. | 387 |
| 73 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Scholle | Aug. 12 | Same subject. Incloses copies of the Department’s notes of Nov. 16, 1915, and Aug. 11, 1916, to the French Ambassador. | 388 |
| Aug. 24 | Treaty. Protocol carrying out the provisions of Article X of the Treaty of Sept. 16, 1915, with reference to the formation of a gendarmerie and its command. | 334 | ||
| do | Same subject. Agreement carrying out the provisions of Article XIII of the Treaty of Sept. 16, 1915, with reference to the control of telegraphs and telephones in Haiti. | 337 | ||
| Mr. Lansing to the President. | Aug. 25 | Same subject. Advises the President of the conclusion of the protocol and the agreement of Aug. 24, 1916. | 337 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Scholle (telegram). | Aug. 31 | Railroad controversy. Requests that Government of Haiti instruct Minister Ménos to present immediately Haitian Government’s statement in regard to railroad. | 375 | |
| Mr. Scholle to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 4 | Financial and economic affairs. Does the Department wish all Federal civil administrations now conducted by order of the President turned over to the Haitian Government beginning October 1? | 360 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Stabler. | Sept. 6 | Railroad controversy. Haitian Government decided in 1915 to postpone foreclosure proceedings to give company time to present a basis of agreement. Papers from his Government do not enlighten him; wishes to know if such basis of agreement was presented. | 375 | |
| Mr. Farnham to Mr. Stabler. | Sept. 8 | Same subject. Statement as to reasons why the work on the railroad could not be prosecuted faster and why it was stopped entirely. | 376 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos | Sept. 13 | Same subject. Reply of National Railroad Co. to the request of Minister Ménos for information concerning the foreclosure proceedings. | 378 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Stabler | 1916 Sept. 21 | Same subject. Transmits two copies of reply of the Haitian Government to the memorandum of the National Railroad Co. | 379 | |
| Mr. Mayer to Mr. Lansing | Sept. 22 | Financial and economic affairs. Recommends that Department instruct him to convey to Haitian Government the views of the Department regarding concessions. | 360 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Mayer (telegram). | Sept. 27 | Same subject. Until civil administration is satisfactorily and permanently installed and constabulary equipped for efficient service, such institutions as are still inefficient should remain under the control of occupation. | 361 | |
| Mr. Wright to Mr. Farnham. | Sept. 28 | Railroad controversy. Transmits reply of Haitian Government to the memorandum of the National Railroad Co. Extends Department’s good offices for any oral discussion of the points at issue. | 383 | |
| Mr. Mayer to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 29 | Financial and economic affairs. Has informed the Haitian Government that the Department wishes the situation relative to public works to remain in statu quo. | 361 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Mayer (telegram). | Sept. 30 | Same subject. Inform Haitian Government that it is important that all matters relative to concessions be submitted to Financial Adviser for his recommendations. | 361 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Haitian Government thinks that even as provided by the convention the appointment as well as the choice of the Haitian custom employees is exclusively within the province of the President of Haiti. | 362 | |
| 103 | Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 18 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office on granting of concessions and reply of the Foreign Office. Haitian Government will appreciate the recommendations of the Financial Adviser. | 363 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 27 | French interests in Haiti. Requests exchange of notes. | 385 | |
| Mr. Stabler to Mr. Lansing. | Nov. 2 | Financial and economic affairs. Conference between Mr. Polk and Minister Ménos. Discusses the interpretation of the words “collect, receive and apply” in Article II of the Haitian-American treaty. | 364 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram). | do | Same subject. Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs claims that you agreed to two divisions of customs service, one under Receiver General and the other an assessment office under Haitians. No record of such an agreement can be found. | 365 | |
| Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 3 | Same subject. Denies he entered into agreement, either oral or written, with respect to the interpretation of Article II or any other article of Haitian treaty. | 365 | |
| Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Expression that supervision of sanitation and public works rests with Oberlin has not cleared the situation thereto. Government demands the turnover to it of all work under the occupation. | 365 | |
| Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing | Nov. 16 | Same subject. Calls attention that a number of public works and departments are still in the hands of the American forces in Haiti and asks that Article XIII be fully enforced. | 366 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Same subject. President has nominated Civil Engineer Ernest R. Gayler, U. S. Navy, to be engineer; Sarg. Norman T. McLean, U. S. Navy, to be engineer in charge of sanitation. | 366 | |
| Mr. Farnham to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 14 | Railroad controversy. Requests the good offices of the Department to the end of arranging for an arbitration of the questions which the railroad company has vainly endeavored to adjust with the Minister of Haiti. | 383 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos | do | Financial and economic affairs. President nominates Civil Engineer Ernest R. Gayler, U. S. Navy, as engineer officer to the Government of Haiti. | 367 | |
| Dec. 22 | Treaty. Protocol perfecting the French text of the Protocol of Aug. 24, 1916, relating to the Haitian gendarmerie. | 337 | ||
| 22 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos | do | Financial and economic affairs. States that the Government of Haiti was in error in thinking that all public works were to be turned over to it at a stated time. Gives reasons why certain works and departments could not be turned over to that Government. | 367 |
honduras
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 235 | Mr. Ewing to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Jan. 4 | Message of the President. Extracts | 391 |
| 68 | Mr. Boyle to Mr. Lansing | May 12 | Arrest of J. W. Grace, an American citizen, resulting from a law of Honduras regarding destruction of property by fire. Quotes the terms of the law and calls attention to its dangerous features; requests instructions. | 392 |
| 103 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spencer | June 17 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Boyle’s No. 68 of May 12 and instructs him to report any attempted application of the law in question. | 393 |
| 318 | Mr. Spencer to Mr. Lansing | July 14 | Same subject. The Department’s No. 103 of June 12 will be complied with. | 394 |
| July 28 | Treaty for the advancement of general peace, signed at Washington, Nov. 3, 1913. Proclamation. | 389 | ||
| 344 | Mr. Spencer to Mr. Lansing. | Aug. 31 | Arrest of Grace. Reports arrest of J. W. Grace, an American citizen, at Tela, on a charge of arson. | 394 |
| 346 | Same to same | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Grace has been released and the conduct of the Tela comandante is being investigated. | 395 |
| 113 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spencer. | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Instructs him that if the investigation show the facts to be as stated in his 344, he will request the Government to bring the guilty party to justice. | 395 |
| 368 | Mr. Spencer to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his representations to the Foreign Office. Reports an interview with the President, who promised the removal of the Tela comandate. | 396 |
| 119 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spencer. | Nov. 22 | Same subject. Approves the action reported in his 368 of Oct. 24. | 397 |
| 123 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ewing | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a dispatch from the American Consul at Ceiba reporting that the Tela comandante has been removed. | 397 |
italy
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 707 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield. | 1916 Jan. 8 | Liability to military service. Instruction to request release of Frank Ghiloni. | 398 |
| 266 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Instruction to request release of Angelo Mazzei. | 399 |
| 539 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Same subject. Reports refusal of authorities to release Enrico Ajello. | 399 |
| 276 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page | Jan. 25 | Same subject. Instruction to request release of John Zuffi. | 400 |
| 450 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Feb. 3 | Same subject. Reports refusal of the authorities to release Giacomo Mazza. | 400 |
| 481 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram). | Feb. 17 | Same subject. Instruction to present again the case of Enrico Ajello. | 401 |
| 567 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Feb. 18 | Same subject. Reports authorities have definitely ruled against release of Ajello. | 401 |
| 482 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram). | do | Same subject. Further instructions for reopening the Ajello case. | 401 |
| 1129 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram). | do | Same subject. Further instructions for the Ghiloni case. | 402 |
| 1172 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Reports progress of Ghiloni case | 402 |
| 461 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing | Mar. 4 | Same subject. Reports status of the Ajello case; interview with the Foreign Minister about proposed naturalization treaty; detention of wives and children of naturalized citizens with a view to compelling their husbands and fathers to return to Italy for military service | 402 |
| 1185 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Reports request for guaranties in Ghiloni case. | 404 |
| 1185 | Same to same | Mar. 16 | Same subject and purport | 404 |
| 1167 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram). | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Inquires nature of guaranties desired in Ghiloni case. | 405 |
| 309 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page | Mar. 23 | Same subject. As the Italian law provides that an Italian citizen born and residing in foreign parts, who considers himself Italian, retains his Italian citizenship but may abandon it when he becomes of age, ask the Government what evidence of abandonment of Italian nationality will be satisfactory. | 405 |
| 1205 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Conditions imposed by Austrian Government for release of Ghiloni. | 405 |
| 1179 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram). | Mar. 31 | Same subject. Instruction as to conditions on which to ask release of Ghiloni. | 406 |
| 518 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page I (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instruction concerning report on Ajello. | 407 |
| 316 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jay | Apr. 10 | Same subject. Instruction to request the release of Donato De Fato. | 407 |
| 324 | Same to same | 1916 Apr. 18 | Same subject. Instruction to request the release of Joseph Orocchi. | 408 |
| 532 | Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 21 | Same subject. Instruction to report on Mazzei case | 408 |
| 1204 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram) | Apr. 25 | Same subject. Instruction to report on Ghiloni case | 408 |
| 333 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jay | May 1 | Same subject. Reply to his 461 of Mar. 4, with full instructions on the several matters there brought up. | 409 |
| 633 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. Requests instructions in regard to detention of wives and children of American citizens of Italian origin. | 411 |
| 1248 | Mr. Fenneld to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 5 | Same subject. Reports conditions imposed by Austria for release of Ghiloni. | 402 |
| 634 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 6 | Same subject. Refers to Mr. Page’s 633 of May 4. Reports progress. | 412 |
| 1215 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Penfield (telegram) | May 8 | Same subject. Reply to his 1248 of May 5. Ghiloni had better return by Scandinavian route. | 412 |
| 494 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Lansing | May 9 | Same subject. Reports action in pursuance of Department’s instruction No. 309 of Mar. 23; incloses Foreign Office note. | 413 |
| 548 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jay (telegram). | May 12 | Same subject. Further instructions in regard to detention of wives and children. | 414 |
| 1599 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing. | May 15 | Same subject. Reports conditions upon which the Austrian Government will release Ghiloni. | 414 |
| 496 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Lansing | May 17 | Same subject. Reports his action in pursuance of instructions of May 12, No. 548. | 415 |
| 339 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Jay | May 19 | Same subject. Instruction to request the release of Bartolomeo Licciardo. | 416 |
| 554 | Same to same (telegram) | May 22 | Same subject. Instructs to urge early decision in the Zuffi case. | 417 |
| 639 | Mr. Jay to Mr Lansing (telegram). | May 23 | Same subject. Reports Government’s decision to cease restricting the movements of wives and children of American citizens. Reports disinclination of the Government to discuss a naturalization treaty during the war. | 417 |
| 501 | Same to same | May 26 | Same subject. Discusses at length the general question of detention in Italy for military service of Italian-born citizens of the United States, detention of wives and children, and negotiation of a naturalization treaty. | 417 |
| 504 | do | May 30 | Same subject. Reports reaffirmation of refusal to release Ajello and Ghiloni and other cases of the same nature. | 419 |
| 1308 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. Frank Ghiloni released, to return to America via Scandinavia. | 420 |
| 359 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jay | June 30 | Same subject. Reply to his 501 of May 26; instruction to keep the Foreign Office alive to the deep interest of this Government in having justice done to the wives and children of citizens of the United States, and to bear constantly in mind the need for a naturalization convention. | 420 |
| 663 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing | July 6 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s 532 of Apr. 21; authorities refuse to release Mazzei; reasons. | 421 |
| 664 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Zuffi released | 421 |
| Mr. Adee to Mr. Hitchcock | July 12 | Same subject. Informs him of the decision of the Italian authorities not to release Mazzei; remarks. | 421 | |
| 532 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Lansing | July 14 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s 316 of Apr. 10; reports refusal of the authorities to release De Fato. | 422 |
| 534 | Same to same | July 17 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s 339 of May 19; reports refusal of the authorities to release Licciardo. | 423 |
| 370 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Page | July 25 | Same subject. Instruction to request the release of Hostilio Giomi. | 422 |
| 1366 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Same subject. German authorities refuse to vise Ghiloni’s passport. Requests instructions. | 424 |
| 3267 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Gerard (telegram). | Aug. 7 | Same subject. Instruction to request Foreign Office to grant Ghiloni’s return to America. | 425 |
| 4296 | Mr. Gerard to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 2 | Same subject. German authorities suggest requesting Austrian authorities to permit return of Ghiloni via Switzerland. | 424 |
| 298 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Stovall (telegram). | Sept. 6 | Same subject. Instruction in Ghiloni case | 425 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hitchcock. | Sept. 8 | Same subject. States fully, in replying as to the Mazzei case, the position of this Government in regard to the whole contention with Italy concerning the detention of American citizens. Also as to negotiation of a naturalization treaty. | 425 | |
| 566 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing | Oct. 14 | Same subject. Reports refusal of the authorities to release Hostilio Giomi. | 427 |
| 1501 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 27 | Same subject. Reports progress of the Ghiloni case | 427 |
| 733 | Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Nov. 17 | Same subject. Refers to Department’s 324 of Apr. 18. Reports refusal of the authorities to release Orocchi. | 427 |
| 1559 | Mr. Penfield to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. The Austrian Government has consented to the repatriation of Frank Ghiloni via Switzerland and France. | 428 |
| 1871 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp (telegram). | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Request French authorities to permit return of Ghiloni via France. | 428 |
| 1765 | Mr. Sharp to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s 1871 of Dec. 8. The Ghiloni matter has been referred to the competent authorities, who will hasten their reply as much as possible. | 428 |
japan
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 236 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guthrie | 1916 Jan. 25 | Discrimination in freight rates affecting equality of commercial opportunity in China; protest of the United States; reply to his No. 378 of Nov. 4, 1915; instruction to renew representations. | 446 |
| 457 | Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing | Mar. 3 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s 236 of Jan. 25. Requests further instructions. | 448 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 7 | Treaty between Japan and Russia guaranteeing the territorial rights and special interests of each in the Far East. Reports that the press is publishing the terms as agreed upon. Gives synopsis of reported treaty. | 429 | |
| 790 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Francis (telegram). | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Instructs to ascertain facts of reported alliance between Japan and Russia and to report forms of convention | 430 |
| 290 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guthrie | Apr. 20 | Discrimination in freight rates. Reply to his 457 of Mar. 3. Instructions. | 449 |
| 518 | Mr. Dearing to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 24 | Treaty between Japan and Russia. The Minister for Foreign Affairs admits that an agreement with Japan is contemplated, but has not been reduced to terms. It will not disadvantageously effect the interests of third parties. | 430 |
| 549 | Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing | June 20 | Same subject. Gives newspaper comments on the proposed treaty. | 431 |
| Same to same (telegram). | June 30 | Same subject. The treaty was approved by the Privy Council yesterday. | 431 | |
| 642 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | July 7 | Same subject. Quotes terms as published in the press. | 431 |
| Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes statement issued by the Foreign Office giving the terms of the convention signed July 3, 1916. | 432 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Guthrie (telegram). | July 8 | Same subject. Department awaits detailed mail report showing embassy’s interpretation of the | 432 | |
| 132 | Mr. Heintzleman to Mr. Lansing. | July 11 | Same subject. Quotes newspaper account of the treaty and its supplementary clauses, and comments on the economical aspect of the treaty. | 432 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Guthrie (telegram). | July 13 | Same subject. Asks whether Embassy believes that there are other matters embraced in the treaty in addition to the two articles quoted in his telegram of the 7th instant, and whether the full text will be published | 435 | |
| 653 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | July 14 | Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs Sazanoff asserted in an interview that the United States has no occasion for fear or suspicion and that America will be a beneficiary from the treaty. | 436 |
| Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | July 16 | Same subject. The additional provisions agreed upon but not yet published were read to the British Ambassador. They relate to the transfer of a part of the Chinese Eastern Railway to Japan, fishing rights on the coast of Manchuria and navigation of the Sungari River. The British Ambassador is satisfied that British trading rights are not affected. | 436 | |
| Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | July 17 | Same subject. The consensus of opinion here is that the treaty will be used by Japan to impress upon Great Britain that Japan is not dependent upon her, and that the European Powers will not oppose Japan’s policy in China. | 437 | |
| 562 | Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Forwards full text of the treaty as published in the Official Gazette. Quotes newspaper comments on the supplementary agreements. | 437 |
| 563 | Same to same | 1916 July 18 | Same subject. Comments on the treaty | 440 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Reinsch (telegram). | July 24 | Same subject. Department is awaiting more definite information before giving an opinion whether favored-nation clause can be invoked if deemed necessary. | 442 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guthrie (telegram). | Aug. 16 | Same subject. Quotes note to be delivered to the Japanese Foreign Office, stating that this Government is convinced that neither of the contracting parties desire to withdraw from the Root-Takahira agreement of 1908, and that the Department would appreciate if the Japanese Government would furnish a copy of the supplementary articles. | 442 | |
| 954 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Francis (telegram). | do | Same subject. This Government understands that the Russian Government has not withdrawn from the Treaty of July 30, 1907, concerning the independence and territorial integrity of China, and would be pleased to receive a confirmation of this understanding from the Russian Government. | 443 |
| Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. It is reported that the new convention provides that Japanese troops will replace Russian troops in Manchuria at the close of the present war. | 444 | |
| Same to same | Aug. 21 | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs states that Japan has no intention to deviate from the Root-Takahira notes or the prior convention with Russia in relation to China. The transfer of a portion of the Chinese Eastern Railway has not been completed. It is the understanding of the Japanese Government that China’s grant of the right of navigation automatically ensues to the benefit of all other nations which have most-favored-nation treaties with China. | 444 | |
| 721 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has given assurances that the Russian Government will maintain unimpaired the provisions of the treat of 1907 though no mention thereof is made in the convention of 1916. | 445 |
| Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Aug. 29 | Same subject. The British Ambassador at Tokyo states that the treaty meets with the approval of the London authorities. | 445 | |
| Same to same | Sept. 13 | Same subject. The Foreign Office has given written assurances on the line of his telegram of Aug. 21, 1916. | 445 | |
| 613 | do | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of note and memorandum from the Japanese Foreign Office on which telegram of even date was based. | 446 |
liberia
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 3 | Mr. Curtis to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Jan. 12 | Political affairs. The Liberian Government desires that the Chester be left in Liberian waters until answer has been received to its request for the loan of arms from the United States. | 452 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 4 | Same subject. The Liberian Government has decided to purchase the arms from the War Department at the stated price. | 453 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Curtis (telegram). | Feb. 7 | Same subject. The arms will be shipped on the collier Sterling, carrying supplies to the Chester. Can the Chester be relieved upon arrival of arms? | 453 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 9 | Same subject. The Navy Department is obliged to recall the Chester immediately after the arrival of the shipment of arms to the Liberian Government at Monrovia. | 454 | |
| Mr. Curtis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Feb. 12 | Same subject. The Liberian Government desires that the Chester remain until revolt is crushed. Recommends that the vessel remain two weeks after arrival of arms. | 454 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | Feb. 14 | Same subject. Advises of the above request | 454 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 17 | Same subject. The commanding officer of the Chester has been directed to proceed to New York no later than two weeks after receipt of the shipment of arms by the Liberian Government. | 455 | |
| Mr. Curtis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 17 | Same subject. Shipment of arms arrived and was delivered to the Secretary of War. | 455 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Curtis (telegram). | June 5 | Financial affairs. It is reported that the Liberian Government will discontinue to pay interest on 1912 loan. Report facts. | 458 | |
| Mr. Curtis to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1910 June 9 | Same subject. On account of the war the revenues of the Liberian Government are greatly diminished. Will report in detail by dispatch. | 458 | |
| 26 | Same to same | June 13 | Political affairs. Reports an engagement between the Liberian frontier force and the rebellious Krus; the Krus were defeated and routed. | 456 |
| 27 | do | do | Financial affairs. The Liberian Government, on May 27, 1916, gave notice to the National City Bank of New York, fiscal agents, of its inability to continue payments on interest and sinking fund of the 1912 loan. Incloses detailed statement from the Liberian Treasury Department | 459 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Curtis | Aug. 24 | Political affairs. The Department is gratified to hear of the crushing of the Kru revolt by the Liberian frontier force. | 456 | |
| 1298 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | Aug. 26 | Same subject. It is reported that the British ship Prahsu landed arms and ammunition for the use of rebellious native tribes in Liberia. Requests that the matter be investigated. | 457 |
| 44 | Mr. Curtis to Mr. Lansing | Sept. 30 | Message of the President. Transmits copy of | 461 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 7 | Financial affairs. Arrival of an expected cargo steamer will provide sufficient funds to pay June interest on 1912 loan and leave a balance for the July interest. Reports tentative agreement with the Bank of British West Africa for a loan of $9,000 monthly to the Liberian Government. | 461 | |
| 348 | Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 1 | Political affairs. The matter of the landing of arms by the British ship Prahsu was investigated and it was learned that no cargo was consigned to Liberian ports, nor was any cargo landed. | 457 |
mexico
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | 1914 July 24 | Political affairs. Instructs him remain with Carranza until further notice. | 465 | |
| Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram). | 1915 Jan. 12 | Same subject. Travel with Villa until we can find someone to take your Place. | 479 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Dec. 18 | Financial affairs. Impress upon Carranza that to compel the National Bank of Mexico to pay its bills of exchange in gold, while it has been obliged to accept current paper money, will prove ruinous to Mexico. | 626 | |
| Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 21 | Same subject. Carranza is reported to have authorized the courts to accept judicial demands against banks of issue to force them to make immediate redemption of their bank notes in specie. Most energetic representations should be made. | 627 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 18, 6 p.m. Like all other banks, National Bank of Mexico is being required to redeem its notes in Mexican silver, not in gold, in accordance with the law. | 628 | |
| Same to same | Dec. 22 | Same subject. Unable to obtain any further expression on the bank situation from Carranza other than that conveyed in telegram of Dec. 21, 5 p.m. | 628 | |
| 196 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Instructs Parker to repeat his 192, Dec. 21, 5 p.m., relative bank situation to Silliman, Saltillo. | 628 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Upon receiving instructions from Parker, urge upon Carranza the necessity for allowing the banks sufficient time to meet the requirements of banking order. | 629 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Suggests that a commission representing the banking interests meet with Carranza and state the case fully. | 629 | |
| 198 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegrams). | Dec. 28 | Same subject. Inform the Minister of Finance that this Government views with grave concern the reported plans of the de facto Government to take drastic action against the banking institutions of Mexico. | 630 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 29 | Same subject. Silliman suggests commission representing banking interests meet with Carranza. | 630 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Suggestion of commission communicated to Parker. | 630 | |
| 207 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | 1915 Dec. 30 | Same subject. Advise American citizens not to comply with decree relating to paper money. | 631 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. Request Carranza to suspend enforcement of decree of Dec. 6 until the rights of Americans can be brought to attention of de facto Government for consideration. | 631 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Jan. 1 | Same subject A decree is now being prepared, which it is expected Carranza will shortly sign, permitting banks of issue period of two years in which to redeem their bills in silver. | 631 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | Jan. 3 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request Obregon to send troops to punish looters of property of Cusi Mining Co. | 650 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 4 | Financial affairs. Reply to Department’s 31, 4 p.m. Decrees relating to issuing of paper money no longer in effect. Regrets any loss in consequence of them, but Government not prepared at this time to suggest a mode of relief. | 632 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Jan. 5 | Protection of American mining interests. Chief Executive is disposed to reconsider and reform present mining decree. | 708 | |
| Senate resolution | Jan. 6 | Political affairs. Requests information concerning the political affairs in Mexico. | 463 | |
| Compañia Petrolera Maritima to Mr. Lansing. | Jan. 7 | Protection of American oil interests. Protest of Compañia Petrolera Maritima against the attempted cancellation by the Mexican Government of a certain contract or lease held and owned by said company. | 741 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Jan. 11 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reports murder of a number of employees of the Cusi Mining Co. | 651 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Murder of the employees of Cusi Mining Co. confirmed. | 651 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | do | Same subject. Seek cooperation of authorities in recovering the bodies of Americans recently shot by bandits. | 651 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Jan. 12 | Same subject. Department’s Jan. 11, midnight. Mexican authorities cooperating. | 651 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Mexican authorities at Jaurez impressed by gravity of situation and show a present eagerness to act. | 652 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Details of Santa Ysabel massacre as given by the only American survivor. | 652 | |
| do | do | Same subject. More details of the Santa Ysabel massacre. | 652 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Railway communication between Durango and Torreon interrupted. Requests Carranza to order adequate forces to vicinity of Durango, Torreon and Gomez Palacio in order to prevent a repetition of outrages. | 653 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Urge Carranza to order the immediate pursuit and punishment of the perpetrators of the Santa Ysabel massacre. | 653 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo. | do | Same subject. Incloses copies of certain telegrams to Mr. Silliman in regard to murder of 16 Americans. | 654 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s note of Jan. 12. Deplores the murder of Americans near Chihuahua City and promises efficient action will be taken to bring murderers to justice. | 654 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request protection of Madera Lumber Co. mills in and about Madera. | 654 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Jan. 13 | Same subject. Train with bodies reached El Paso without mishap; guarded by Mexican soldiers. | 655 | |
| 2 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Certain mining companies are telegraphing their employees to leave and are seeking protection for them. Recommend that Department call upon the de facto authorities to afford protection en route. | 655 |
| do | do | Same subject. Troops to be hastened to Madera and adequate guard promised for train from Chihuahua to El Paso. | 655 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acquaint Carranza with the intense excitement throughout the country caused by the Santa Ysabel massacre. Prompt and efficient action alone will allay such feeling. | 656 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 14 | Same subject. Reports departure of train bringing employees American Smelting & Refining Co. and others from Chihuahua. | 656 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Serious situation prevails at Madera. Request adequate force be sent to that place for protection of foreigners against bandits. | 656 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | 1916 Jan. 14 | Same subject. Ascertain whether Watson and companions requested military guard for their trip. Had Watson and companions received from Mexican authorities assurances that it would be safe to resume operations at Cusihuiriachic. | 656 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports the capture and shooting of two Villista generals. Reward is offered for the apprehension of perpetrators of Santa Ysabel outrage. | 657 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Reports the arrival of train bringing 52 Americans out of Mexico. | 657 | |
| 288 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. Minister of Finance wishes Department to point out concrete cases of proposed drastic measures in order to give proper answer to Department’s 198. | 632 |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing. | Jan. 15 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14, 5 p.m. Gives facts which doubtless led Watson to believe that it was safe to resume operation of mine and to travel on the Northwestern Railroad. | 657 | |
| Compañia Petrolera Maritima to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American oil interests. Asks that Mexican Government be requested not to disturb property of company until opportunity has been given for defense and its rights determined. | 752 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties forced loans. Expropriation of all cotton stored at Torreon regardless of ownership. | 776 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 16 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reports the arrival of Americans from Mexico. Doing everything possible to get Americans out from dangerous localities. | 659 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Jan. 13, 5 p.m. Orders issued by Carranza for the immediate pursuit, capture and punishment of those responsible for the crime. | 659 | |
| Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Reports from the Yaqui Valley | 660 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. First passenger train in 10 days arrived from Casas Grandes bringing about 25 Americans. Conditions reported unalarming. Some expect to return. | 660 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels. | do | Political affairs. Requests pertinent facts concerning the occupation of Vera Cruz by our naval forces. | 464 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Baker. | do | Same subject. Requests statement embodying orders given for the protection of American life and property on Mexican border and facts concerning the occupation of Vera Cruz. | 465 | |
| Same to same | Jan. 18 | Protection of Americans and American interests. De facto Government requests that the military and immigration authorities cooperate with the Mexican authorities by denying the outlaws refuge in the United States. | 661 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Wilson. | do | Same subject. The de facto Government of Mexico requests that the military and immigration authorities cooperate with the Mexican authorities in their efforts to exterminate bands of outlaws by denying them refuge in the United States. | 661 | |
| Consul Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 19 | Political affairs. Villa and other raiders declared outlaws. | 465 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests number of Americans and Mexicans and others killed on American soil since beginning of uprising against Porfirio Diaz, if possible. Same to Juarez, Piedras Negras, Laredo and Matamoros. | 466 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Baker. | do | Same subject. Asks that every effort be made to exclude from the United States any persons against whom there may be ground for suspicion of participation in the outrage at Santa Ysabel. | 466 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Department informed de facto authorities contemplate issuing a decree providing for the nationalization of petroleum. Point out to Carranza the dangerous situation which might arise from the issuance of a confiscatory decree. | 752 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegrams). | Jan. 20 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Hopes that the campaign against Yaqui Indians be vigorously prosecuted. | 661 | |
| 235 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Financial affairs. Silliman instructed to repeat to you his telegram of Jan. 1. In view said telegram, further representations unnecessary at this time. | 633 |
| 1861 | Same to same | 1916 Jan. 20 | Same subject. Report available facts as to the amount of money of the invalidated issues referred to in your No. 198, which remains in the hands of Americans. | 631 |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing | Jan. 21 | Political affairs. Gives instructions sent in accordance with request of Jan. 19. | 466 | |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Requests that American representative be instructed to assist Spanish Charge in his efforts to have decree affecting cotton growers repealed. | 776 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Embargo on the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico. Advise Department from time to time whether permission for shipments of munitions of war for industrial purposes to points in your district should be withheld. | 787 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Department’s Jan. 19, 4 p.m. Informed by Secretary in charge of the Department that the Government does not contemplate such a decree. | 753 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request Carranza to take appropriate steps suspend the decree of forfeiture against the Compañia Petrolera Maritima and to protect property of company against seizure and interference. | 753 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker. | Jan. 22 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request adequate protection for settlers of Los Mochis district. | 662 | |
| Mr. Cochran to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico. Munitions should not, in the opinion of Consul Simpich, be permitted to go to Ures, Alamos, nor to any point south of Guaymas. | 788 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Your Jan. 21, 6 p.m. Department wishes you to take up matter with Carranza in person. Ascertain if contract mentioned directly or indirectly affects the oil rights of American citizens. | 754 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 23 | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico. Munitions of war should not be permitted into this district. Conditions bordering on anarchy obtain. | 788 | |
| Mr. Post to Mr. Lansing | Jan. 24 | Political affairs. States that request of Jan. 19 will to complied with. | 467 | |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions to Mexico. Acknowledges Department’s Jan. 21, 6 p.m. | 788 | |
| Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 25 | Protection of American oil interests. Main points of new oil decree issued by General Aguilar Jan. 15. | 754 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s Jan. 21, 5 p.m. Government of Mexico surprised that the American Government should make the representation when only the interests of Mexican citizens appear affected. | 754 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Investigate and report whether there is any foundation for the statement that Carranza is not doing anything to apprehend and punish those guilty of the massacre of Americans. | 662 | |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Incloses a report on the border conditions for the week Jan. 15, 1916. | 662 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 26 | Protection of American oil interests. Department’s Jan. 22. General Carranza informed me personally that pipe line in question would not directly or indirectly affect the oil rights of American citizens. | 755 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s Jan. 19, 4 p.m., and Department’s Jan. 22. Carranza informed me that the Government was not contemplating the issuance of decree nationalizing petroleum industry. | 755 | |
| 1590 | Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Transmits a copy of new oil decree issued by General Aguilar on Jan. 15, 1916. | 755 |
| 273 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Transmits translation of a circular, which has force of law. concerning the payment of mining taxes. | 708 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 27 | Protection of Americans and American interests. There is some foundation for the charge made that little is being done to apprehend the guilty parties connected with the Santa Ysabel massacre. | 663 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Quotes a telegram received from the Minister of Fomento giving further information concerning the proposed oil pipe line in the Tuxpam district. | 758 | |
| Mr. Williams to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Jan. 27 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Expropriation foreign-owned cotton stopped. | 777 | |
| Mr. Post to Mr. Lansing | Jan. 29 | Political affairs. Supervising inspector, Immigration Service, El Paso, instructed to prevent entry into the United States of any outlaws. | 467 | |
| Mr. Sawday to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Jan. 30 | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico. Department’s Jan. 21, 6 p.m., should be confined to immediate requirements of known mining operations and public works. | 788 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegrams). | Jan. 31 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Ascertain just what is being done to capture and punish murderers. | 663 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño | Feb. 1 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Department informed that expropriation has been stopped. | 777 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Quotes telegram of Jan. 25, 3 p.m., from Vice Consul Be van. Ask Carranza whether decree issued by his authority. Right of protest reserved. Can not regard as binding, so far as American citizens are concerned, provisions against seeking protection of governments of interested nationals. | 758 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 2 | Same subject. Department’s telegram of Feb. 1, 4 p.m. Transmits a copy of the representation made by him in the case. | 759 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | Feb. 5 | Same subject. Department’s recent telegram concerning oil decree at Vera Cruz. Decree said to operate in favor of Mexican Commission. Renew previous representations and request immediate answer. | 759 | |
| Same to same | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request authorities to maintain adequate garrison permanently at Los Mochis. | 664 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 9 | Political affairs. Information on the political situation in the consular district of Chihuahua. | 468 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Feb. 10 | Protection of American mining interests. Financial status of Government necessitates drastic tax measures. Change in mining decree to be considered next period. Taxes for next tercio will have to be paid according to terms of the present decree. | 709 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman. | Feb. 11 | Same subject. Request an extension of time to pay arrears in taxes. One month is entirely too short to enable mine owners generally to liquidate their arrears of taxes. | 709 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 16 | Political affairs. Instructs Consul to ask authorities for additional troops at Cusihuiriachic for the protection of mining property. | 469 | |
| President Wilson to the Senate. | Feb. 17 | The President’s message to the Senate transmitting a report of the Secretary of State on the Mexican situation. | 469 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hostetter. | Feb. 18 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Can anything be done, through friendly Indians or otherwise, to obtain release of Mrs. John Lehr and children, still held prisoners by Yaquis? | 664 | |
| Same to same | Feb. 19 | Same subject. Telegraph status of campaign against Yaqui Indians and whether settlers in Yaqui Valley are now adequately protected. | 664 | |
| 805 | Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s telegram of Feb. 18. States efforts made to have Yaquis release family of Lehr. | 664 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Feb. 21 | Same subject. General Serrano claims campaign against Yaquis is being vigorously pushed. Valley said to be safe. | 665 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. All statements of de facto Government concerning mining decrees are unsatisfactory and unresponsive to Department’s representations. This Government looks for the annulment or modification of the decrees so as to make them comformable to the Mexican Constitution. | 710 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Protests the imposition of arbitrary and excessive taxes. Asks the annulment of the decree of Mar. 1, 1915. | 710 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hostetter (telegram). | Feb. 24 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Call Obregon’s attention to the lack of sufficient troops in Chihuahua district. | 665 | |
| 4 | Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Annulment or modification of mining decree can not be had now. Mexican Government considers the Department’s interpretation of the Mexican Constitution as untenable. Payments made for mining taxes due and receipts given therefor must be taken as complete liquidation. | 713 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | 1916 Feb. 26 | Same subject. Expresses disappointment of this Government at Carranza’s attitude toward its representations in a matter so vitally affecting a vast amount of American property. Reaffirms the tenor of its telegrams of June 30, Dec. 28 last, and the 21st instant. | 713 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers. | Feb. 28 | Political affairs. Instructs him to proceed to Mexico as Special Representative of the Department of State. | 478 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese interests. Carranza troops under General Gutierrez at Jimenez, en route to Chihuahua, attacked hotel of Charley Chee, a Chinaman, and robbed guests. Chee was executed the following morning. | 795 | |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 1 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Obregon says that additional troops have been sent to Chihuahua district. | 665 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 3 | Political affairs. Reports movements of Villa. Believes he intends to cross into the United States and proceed to Washington. Requests instructions. | 478 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request that permanent and adequate guard be stationed at Los Mochis. | 666 | |
| Same to same (telegram). | do | Protection of Chinese interests. Quotes telegram from Consul Letcher, dated Feb. 28, 1 p.m., and instructs to request appropriate authorities to take punish those guilty of outrages | 795 | |
| Mr. Lansing to the Compañia Petrolera Maritima. | Mar. 4 | Protection of American oil interests. Acknowledges company’s letter of Jan. 7. States result of action taken by the Department, Suggests company furnish it with a statement of the interests held by American citizens | 760 | |
| 3 | Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Delivered Department’s mail instructions of Feb. 21, also Department’s Feb. 24. 4 p.m. | 713 |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 5 | Political affairs. Department’s Feb. 16, 5 p.m. Foreign Secretary says that sufficient troops have been sent to guard Cusihuiriachic region. | 478 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Villa reported to be proceeding to border. | 479 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 7 | Same subject. Further movements of Villa | 479 | |
| do | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Villa forces not being pursued because of insufficient troops under Juarez command and failure of detachments from Chihuahua. | 479 | |
| do | do | Same subject. Carranza Consul has called on Carranza for troops. Inefficient action by Carranza forces will tend to undermine the de facto Government. | 479 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports movements of Villa | 480 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Koo | do | Protection of Chinese interests. Informs the Chinese minister of the execution of Charley Chee, a Chinese subject. States that relatives request that Minister send a representative to investigate and to protect rights of the heirs to property. | 795 | |
| Compañia Petrolera Mantima to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American oil interests. Gives statement of the beneficial interests in the Compañia Petrolera Maritima which are vested in American citizens, and of the proportion which such interests bear to those in the property of Mexico. | 760 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 9 | Political affairs. Reports attack on Columbus, N. Mex., by Villa troops. | 480 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. American garrison at Columbus attacked by Villa forces. | 480 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. General Gutierrez has requested that the Government of the United States be informed that orders have been given for the capture of the bandits. | 480 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. States that Villa was with attacking party. | 481 | |
| General Pershing to General Funston (telegram). | do | Same subject. Villa himself led charge through camp. Losses given. Troops in pursuit. Recommends cavalry be sent if any number of troops are to be sent after Villa. | 481 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Messrs. Silliman and Belt (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to bring information concerning the attack on Columbus to the attention of Carranza. Expects de facto Government to do everything in its power to exterminate this lawless element. | 481 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | do | Same subject. He has been informed that Mexican cavalry has been sent in pursuit of Villa. | 482 | |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Mar. 9 | Same subject. Very little assistance can be had from Carranza Government in running down Villa. Forces inadequate. | 482 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Reports Mormon colonists at Casas Grandes in danger from Villa. | 683 | |
| Same to same. Telegram | Mar. 10 | Political affairs. Indications are that Carranza authorities will resent American troops entering Mexico. | 482 | |
| 980 | General Funston to General McCain (telegram). | do | Same subject. Is of the opinion that unless Villa is relentlessly pursued he will continue raids. Mexican Government troops grossly apathetic and inefficient. | 482 |
| 981 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Same subject. Under circumstances believes Slocum justified in violating War Department’s order relative to sending troops across border. | 483 |
| General McCain to General Funston (telegram). | do | Same subject. President has directed that an armed force be sent into Mexico to capture Villa and to prevent further raids. Directs to telegraph needs. | 483 | |
| Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department’s Mar. 9, 4 p.m., presented to General Carranza. Sets forth certain Questions which were submitted for answer. | 483 | |
| Mr. Lansing to American Consular Officers in Mexico (telegram). | do | Same subject. President’s statement to the press that adequate force will be sent into Mexico to capture Villa. | 484 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Indications are that Carranza authorities will resent American troops entering Mexico. | 484 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 9, 4 p.m. Asks that an agreement be entered into whereby the troops of each country may cross the boundary in pursuit of bandits. | 485 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans. Advise Mormons to take every precaution for their safety. | 683 | |
| 2 | Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Advice to leave Mexico repeated to Mormons. Leaders arranging for train to bring colonists out. Department should request military escort for this train. | 684 |
| Mr. Lansing to certain Consular Officers in Mexico, including Mr. Parker (telegram). | Mar. 11 | Same subject. If m your judgment conditions warrant it, close Consulate and advise Americans to leave. | 684 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans arriving from Tampico region claim to have been ordered out by Carranza soldiers. Entirely destitute. Others expected. Transportation requested. | 684 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request escort for Mormons who wish to withdraw from Casas Grandes. | 684 | |
| Mr. Lansing to all American Consular Officers in Mexico (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives instructions as to withdrawal to border. | 684 | |
| Mr. Carranza to Mr. Arredondo (telegram). | Mar. 12 | Political affairs. States that Columbus raid affords no just reason for war. Presence of American operating force in Mexico without a like permission being granted to the Mexican forces will be considered as an invasion of national territory. | 486 | |
| Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Text of an appeal issued by Carranza to the people of Mexico. | 487 | |
| Same to same | Mar. 13 | Same subject. Secretary of Foreign Affairs claims that war with Mexico would place United States in position of assisting reactionaries. | 487 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Secretary Acuña’s note of March 10. | 487 | |
| Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to the de facto Government’s note of March 10, presented to Secretary Acuña. Created a favorable impression. | 488 | |
| 922 | General McCain to General Funston (telegram). | do | Same subject. The President desires that the ex-expedition should not afford the slightest ground of suspicion of any other object than the dispersing the bands of marauders. | 489 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo. | do | Same subject. Incloses a statement concerning the object of United States military forces in Mexico which the President has authorized to be made public. | 489 | |
| Mr. Lansing to certain American Consuls (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to keep Department informed as to temper of populace on border and the name of Mexican commander. | 489 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Department’s February 5, 6 p.m., presented to Foreign Office. In reply to Department’s March 3, 7 p.m., Obregon says that the situation at Los Mochis has been misrepresented. | 666 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | 1916 Mar. 13 | Protection of American oil interests. Your telegram January 25, 7 p.m. Statement of Foreign Secretary that interests Mexican citizens only concerned is inaccurate. Stock of Compañia Petrolera Maritima owned by American citizens. Renew representations in behalf of company. | 762 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Endeavor to have mining decree of Mar. 1, 1915, abrogated. Failing in this, seek to have ruling for the payment of taxes for the last tercio, apply to taxes now due. Ask that metal export duties be reduced one-half. If your efforts are to no purpose, obtain, if possible, an extension of time within which to pay taxes now due. | 714 | |
| 267 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Americans wish more facts as to international relations to enable them to determine whether they should leave. In the event of crisis to whom shall American interests be entrusted? | 685 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrett (telegram). | do | Same subject. Furnish transportation to Americans mentioned in your Mar. 11, 2 p.m., provided they are absolutely destitute. | 686 | |
| Mr. Polk to all American Consular Officers in Mexico (telegram). | Mar. 14 | Political affairs. Expedition will soon enter Mexico to pursue and capture Villa and his band. Permission has been granted to Mexican troops to cross international boundary in like cases. Same to Mr. Parker, all American missions in Central and South America and in Europe, Japan and China. | 490 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing. | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Requests certain data concerning aid to be rendered to Americans in Mexico in case of necessity. | 686 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Belt (telegram). | Mar. 15 | Political affairs. Instructs to ascertain whether any orders have been given by Carranza to his military commanders as to course they should pursue in the event of our troops crossing the border. | 490 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Substance of reply to American note has been agreed upon but will not be formulated or presented until later. Attitude of Mexican Government to expedition of American troops is said to be favorable. | 491 | |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 16 | Protection of American oil interests. Transmits copy of what purports to be a decree issued by the First Chief, ordering the suspension of all exploitation of oil lands pending the issuance of the proposed new law on the subject. | 762 | |
| 280 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegrams). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. In case of necessity entrust representation of American interests to British or French colleague. | 686 |
| Concurrent resolution of United States Congress. | Mar. 17 | Political affairs. Concurrent resolution of Senate and House of Representatives of the United States setting forth the purpose of the expedition of American troops into Mexico. | 491 | |
| 1071 | General Funston to General McCain (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports the movements of General Pershing. | 492 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request that campaign against Indians be vigorously prosecuted and that sufficient troops be stationed in San Xavier district for protection American mining companies operating there. | 666 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Mar. 18 | Political affairs. Instructs to request General Carranza to issue necessary orders to Chihuahua authorities to permit use of Northwestern Railway for transportation of supplies for American troops. | 492 | |
| Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Understands there is now complete understanding between Mexican and American forces. | 492 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Protests that the consent expressed by the Mexican Government in regard to the crossing of armed troops over the frontier line is being erroneously understood. | 493 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Polk. | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of note protesting the crossing of American troops into Mexico. | 493 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Arredondo | Mar. 19 | Same subject. Regrets that there should have been any misunderstanding as to the attitude of General Carranza in connection with the crossing of the border. Will be glad to receive any suggestions the Mexican Government may care to make as to the terms of a definite agreement. | 494 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Polk | 1916 Mar. 19 | Same subject. Submits a draft of an agreement in regard to the crossing of troops of both countries over the boundary line. | 495 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. States that Mexican Government can not permit the occupation of Mexican towns by American forces in the absence of an agreement. | 497 | |
| Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s note of Mar. 18, 6 p.m., requesting use of railroad for transportation of supplies for troops. | 497 | |
| General Scott to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 20 | Same subject. Gives location and movement of American troops in Mexico. | 498 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Gives places at which American troops crossed the border and circumstances under which they crossed, as requested in communication of Mar. 19. | 498 | |
| 2 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to assure Carranza that the purpose of the expedition is to capture Villa and that the American troops will be withdrawn as soon as that purpose is effected. That this Government accepts in principle the reciprocal arrangement submitted by Mr. Arredondo. | 499 |
| 286 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. No funds available for indefinite maintenance of destitute Americans in Mexico. All Americans whose presence is not essential for business reasons should be advised to return immediately to this country. | 686 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Arredondo | Mar. 21 | Political affairs. General Pershing has been instructed to avoid occupying any Mexican town. | 500 | |
| 3 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Foreign Office states that orders have been issued to push with vigor the campaign against the Indians in the Yaqui Valley. | 667 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | Mar. 22 | Political affairs. Requests number, location and movements of troops in northwestern part of Sonora. | 500 | |
| Mr. Polk to certain American Consuls in Mexico (telegram). | do | Same subject. Ascertain the number, location and changes of troops along the border in your consular district. | 501 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs to sound the Mexican authorities as to the truth of reports that garrisons along the border have been reinforced. | 501 | |
| 6 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers. | Mar. 24 | Protection of American mining interests. If annulment or modification of mining decree has not yet been accomplished, concentrate best efforts to secure longest possible time for payment of taxes. | 714 |
| 282 | Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing | do | Protection of Turkish interests. Incloses a petition from Jorge Elias, a Turkish subject, to the Secretario de Hacienda y Credito Publico, asking for the return of money taken from him by Mexican officials at Nuevo Laredo. Asks good offices of the Department. | 797 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 27 | Political affairs. Draft of agreement concerning the reciprocal crossing of troops over the boundary line as amended by Mexican Government. | 501 | |
| 8 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 28 | Protection of American mining interests. Extension of time for payment of mining taxes present tercio will be given until May 1. Meanwhile further careful consideration will be given whole matter. | 714 |
| 7 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Political affairs. Mexican attitude certain features of protocol. | 502 |
| 11 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Seeks use of railroad for bringing up supplies pending settlement of terms of protocol. | 503 |
| 12 | Same to same (telegrams) | Mar. 29 | Same subject. Department has suggested to War Department to make appropriate arrangements to ship supplies to civilians in Mexico. Request that Chihuahua authorities be instructed to furnish adequate guards for trains. | 504 |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Incloses copy of telegram sent to commanding general, Southern Department, concerning the consignment of goods to civilians. | 504 | |
| 12 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Definite reply promised to-morrow concerning use of railroads. | 505 |
| 336 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing. | do | Financial affairs. Conservative estimate of invalidated issues of paper money in the hands of Americans. | 633 |
| 8 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Dawson. | do | Protection of American oil interests. Acknowledges dispatch of Mar. 16, 1916. Instructs to advise Department if any attempt is made to apply provisions of this decree to American citizens. | 763 |
| 13 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Mar. 30 | Political affairs. Agreement reached relative to consignment of supplies to civilians. Mexican authorities irritated over the failure to supply information requested concerning the number and location of our troops. | 505 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels. | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Reply to the letter of March 14, 1916. | 687 | |
| 19 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | Mar. 31 | Protection of American mining interests. Express to de facto Government Department’s appreciation of extension of time limit within which to pay mining taxes. | 715 |
| 17 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Informed by Cabrera that General Carranza and General Obregon think it will be necessary to request withdrawal of our troops in a short time unless Villa is soon captured. | 505 |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Incloses telegram from General Funston which states that General Gavira has received no instructions from his Government concerning the shipment of supplies. | 506 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 1 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Certain foreigners executed by Villa. | 667 | |
| 24 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Apr. 3 | Political affairs. Department informed that Chihuahua authorities have received no instructions concerning the shipment of supplies. Renew your efforts to have appropriate instructions issued. | 506 |
| 25 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 4 | Same subject. Unable to reach Carranza or Obregon. Cabrera promised an investigation. | 506 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo. | do | Same subject. Incloses a redraft of the proposed protocol. | 507 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges the receipt of Department’s letter of Apr. 4. | 508 | |
| 26 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. In regard to Northwestern Railway, no reply has been received. Present attitude very unsatisfactory. | 508 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers | do | Protection of Turkish interests. Request appropriate authorities to order the return of the money taken from Jorge Elias, Turkish subject. | 797 | |
| 27 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 6 | Political affairs. Informed that no instructions can be issued to Chihuahua authorities to protect and forward supplies for American troops by railroad. | 508 |
| 30 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Withholding promised instructions regarding shipment of supplies creating bad impression here. Use best efforts to have instructions | 509 |
| 28 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Statement issued to press denying that Government ever authorized use of Northwestern Railway for supplies to troops. Understand no objection to shipment of supplies as commercial freight. | 509 |
| 19 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Submits statement of his action and representations in the matter of the request for the use of the Northwestern Railway for the shipment of supplies. | 509 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Various conflicting rumors of withdrawal of American forces and impending difficulties being circulated by Mexican Consul at Eagle Pass. | 512 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 10 | Financial affairs. Requests American Government to urge upon Carranza the fulfilment of promises concerning the redemption and acceptance of paper money. | 634 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 11 | Political affairs. Inability of a mining company which has been shipping fuel regularly to Chihuahua to get movement south from Juarez during past week. | 513 | |
| 34 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers | do | Protection of American mining interests. American mining representative in Mexico City telegraphs that no decree exists for the extension of time for the payment of taxes. Ascertain whether those taking advantage of extension of time will be subject to fines or penalties. | 715 |
| 285 | Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing | do | Protection of Turkish interests. Money of Carlos Dominguez, a Syrian, taken by Mexican customs guards. Suggests Department request that when evidence shows no attempt at smuggling, money be returned. | 798 |
| 1230 | General Funston to General McCain (telegram). | Apr. 12 | Political affairs. Reports orders believed to have been given by the Secretary of War to his chiefs at border points. | 513 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Regrets the Parral incident. Insists on the necessity of withdrawal of American troops from Mexican soil. | 513 | |
| Same to same | 1916 Apr. 12 | Same subject. General Carranza instructs Mr. Arredondo to insist on the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. | 514 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Reports attack on American troops at Parral. | 514 | |
| 4 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s Apr. 11, 5 p.m. Instructions to collectors of taxes allowing extension of time for payment of mining taxes are to be issued at once. | 715 |
| Mr. Arreaondo to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 13 | Political affairs. Transmits note which states that it is useless to discuss further the question of an agreement for the reciprocal passage of troops across the border, while American troops remain on Mexican soil. | 515 | |
| Mr. Lansing to certain American in Mexico (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department informs all American Consular Officers in Mexico, except border Consuls, of the Parral incident. | 518 | |
| 39 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Same subject. Inform Carranza that this Government believes that to withdraw American troops now would be to encourage Villistas. Seek the cooperation of de facto Government that the common object of both Governments may more speedily be accomplished. | 518 |
| 10 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 15 | Same subject. Representations made as directed in Department’s April 14, 5 p.m. Officials insist upon withdrawal of American troops. | 519 |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Transmits message of General Pershing to General Funston concerning the Parral attack. | 519 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Family of John Lehr reported rescued by General Martinez. | 667 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing | Apr. 16 | Political affairs. Details of the attack upon American troops at Parral. | 520 | |
| General Funston to General McCain (telegram). | do | Same subject. Pershing reports no food nor forage in vicinity Santa Cruz. Will withdraw in direction of Satevo. | 521 | |
| Same to same | Apr. 17 | Same subject. General Pershing reports attitude of Mexican people and makes certain recommendations. | 521 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to furnish Carranza with a copy of General Pershing’s report on Parral incident. | 521 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Troops apparently are being withdrawn from territory covered by American soldiers. | 522 | |
| 18 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. No further discussion likely until formal reply to the de facto Government’s note in regard to the withdrawal of troops is received. | 522 |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Believes widespread plan exists to force immediate withdrawal American troops. Ultimatum to Colonel Brown from Mexican commander forbidding Americans to advance. | 523 | |
| 44 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram from Mr. Letcher, dated Apr. 17, 11 a.m., and urges to impress upon Carranza the necessity of restraining his local commanders from independent action. | 523 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Transmits a telegram from General Gutierrez to Mexican Secretary of War wherein General Pershing is blamed for the Parral incident. | 523 | |
| Mr. Lansing to certain American Consuls in Mexico (telegram). | do | Same subject. Quotes telegram from Consul Letcher, dated Apr. 17 and reports Department’s instructions to Mr. Rodgers for information and guidance of Consuls. | 524 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | do | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Apr. 17, 11 a.m., States Department’s instructions to Rodgers. | 524 | |
| 21 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 19 | Protection of American mining interests. New taxes effective July 1. Do not think much, if any, amendment possible. | 715 |
| 50 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Apr. 20 | Political affairs. Inform Carranza that the persistent rumors that this Government favors certain revolutionary plots are unfounded. | 524 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Requests data relative to the number and places of engagements between the American and Villista forces. Also names of American commanders. | 524 | |
| 27 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Because of the very bad conditions obtaining in Central Mexico, Consular Officers and Americans have been instructed to use their own judgment as to leaving. | 525 |
| 25 | Same to same | 1916 Apr. 20 | Protection of American mining interests. Transmits translation of proposed mining tax law. | 716 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers. | do | Protection of Turkish interests. Request that money of Carlos Dominguez be returned to him. | 798 | |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 21 | Political affairs. Incloses telegrams from General Funston on the subject of Parral attack. | 525 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Because of evident purpose of Mexican authorities to force withdrawal of American troops, doubt that further shipments of supplies may be made over railroad. | 527 | |
| 23 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports carrying out Department’s instruction of Apr. 20, 6 p.m. | 527 |
| 821 | Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reports arrival of Mrs. Lehr and three children. | 667 |
| Mr. Adler to Mr. Lansing | do | Protection of Turkish interests. Letter from the Federation of Oriental Jews of America reporting indignities heaped upon Ottoman subjects, mostly of the Jewish faith. Asks that Consul at Vera Cruz be instructed to accord protection to Ottoman subjects in that city. | 799 | |
| 57 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Apr. 22 | Political affairs. Instructs to see Carranza and urge the holding of conference between General Scott and General Obregon or some other high military officer. | 527 |
| 54 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Financial affairs. Report whether assurances mentioned in Silliman’s Jan. 1, 1 p.m., have been carried out. | 634 |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 23 | Political affairs. Informs that Pablo Lopez has been captured and that he has confessed to massacre of Americans at Santa Ysabel. | 528 | |
| 26 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Appointment to see First Chief will be made for tomorrow. There apparently will be no trouble in arranging military conference. Rumors of impending trouble with the United States | 528 |
| 27 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Obregon departs for border conference. | 528 |
| 58 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. American mining companies claim new decree more severe, in some respects, than present one. Renew your efforts to obtain consent of de facto Government to accept payment present and last tercio’s tax, on basis 8 pesos, and to effect material modification in proposed decree. | 718 |
| 891 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canada. | do | Protection of Turkish interests. Instructs to use good offices in behalf of Ottoman subjects. | 799 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | Apr. 25 | Political affairs. Informs of Obregon’s coming to border. Gives certain instructions. | 529 | |
| 60 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Seeks information as to where Obregon expects to meet General Scott and General Funston. | 529 |
| 29 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. Reply to Department’s 54, Apr. 22, 4 p.m. No action yet as to banks of issue. Moratorium decree delayed. | 635 |
| 1306 | General Funston to General McCain (telegrams). | do | Political affairs. Gives details of pursuit of Villa and of opposition of certain Carranza troops and populace. | 530 |
| 30 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s 58. Mexican Government considers that the taxes are fair in view of privilege given and will adhere to the present decree. | 719 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 26 | Political affairs. General Oregon has gone to Torreon en route to Juarez. | 529 | |
| 1314 | General Funston to General McCain. | do | Same subject. Details of several engagements had by American troops with Villistas. | 530 |
| 1172 | General McCain to Generals Scott and Funston (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives instructions to Generals Scott and Funston for their conference with Obregon. | 530 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson. | do | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions to Mexico. Requests cooperation of the Governor of California in preventing the smuggling of arms and munitions into Mexico. | 789 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing. (telegram). | Apr. 27 | Political affairs. Obregon will confer with General Scott at Juarez. | 532 | |
| 1688 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | do | Financial affairs. Reply to note from the French Embassy of Apr. 10. Department deems further action inadvisable at this time. | 635 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 28 | Political affairs. Reports arrival of Obregon in Juarez. | 532 | |
| Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Permission given to ship to Minaca for troops all supplies here awaiting shipment. Special concession. | 532 | |
| 36 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Apr. 28 | Same subject. In view of the conference to be held by General Obregon with Generals Scott and Funston, withdraws request for a conference with Carranza. | 533 |
| 1452 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing. | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Incloses a circular letter sent to certain persons and firms calling upon them to contribute specified sums of money. | 777 |
| Mr. Lansing to the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. (telegram). | Apr. 29 | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Requests Pacific Mail Steamship Co. have one of its ships call at Manzanillo for Americans awaiting passage. | 688 | |
| The Pacific Mail Steamship Co. to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Apr. 30 | Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Apr. 29. Asks that no penalty be inflicted if steamer should bring passengers in excess of its certificate. | 688 | |
| Generals Scott and Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram) | do | Political affairs. Details of first meeting with Obregon. | 533 | |
| General McCain to General Scott (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructions given to Generals Scott and Funston for further discussions with Obregon. | 534 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Further instructions for Generals Scott and Funston. | 535 | |
| Generals Scott and Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | May 1 | Same subject. States that deadlock certain to come. Pershing and other border commanders warned of tenseness of situation. Makes certain recommendations. | 535 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Situation critical. Withdrawal of troops being insisted on. Villa reported active again. | 636 | |
| General Scott to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. From reliable source it is learned that orders have been issued to prepare to crush or annihilate the American forces in Mexico in case of non withdrawal. | 536 | |
| 1332a | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Gives orders supposed to have been issued by Carranza to General Gomez to cut off American troops. | 537 |
| General McCain to General Funston (telegram). | do | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico. Secretary of War directs until further orders have been issued stop all arms and munitions of war from going into Mexico. | 789 | |
| Mr. Lansing to the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Acknowledges telegram of Apr. 30. | 688 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Redfield. | do | Same subject. Asks that the Collector of Customs at San Francisco be instructed not to penalize the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. or the steamer Newport in case the vessel takes aboard more passengers than she has been authorized to carry. | 688 | |
| Mr. Hunt to Mr. Lansing. | May 3 | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Governor of Arizona assures cooperation in preventing illicit traffic in firearms and ammunition. | 790 | |
| Mr. McDonald to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Governor of New Mexico to use all means in his power to prevent illicit traffic in arms and ammunition. | 790 | |
| 44 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Asks to be advised as soon as possible of news of military conference. | 537 |
| 6 | Generals Scott and Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Results of private conference between General Scott and General Obregon. Agreement reached for a gradual withdrawal of American troops. | 537 |
| 1335a | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. Various American commanders cite obstructive tactics of Carranza forces. | 539 |
| Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing. | do | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Every assistance to be rendered by the Governor of California in preventing the illicit traffic in arms and ammunition | 790 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Letcher (telegram). | May 6 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Verify dispatches that American employees National Mines & Smelter Co., Magistral, Durango, disarmed and Magistral looted. If Americans are in danger, advise them to leave. | 668 | |
| 69 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Political affairs. Department informed that Generals Scott and Funston have reached satisfactory agreement. Result of conference said to be awaiting approval of Carranza. Ascertain and telegraph the attitude of Carranza. | 540 |
| General Scott to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. No word has been received from Obregon as to whether the agreement reached is satisfactory to Carranza. | 540 | |
| 508 | Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Carranza régime, through its local collector, declares that tax payments made to the Maytorena. Villa element can not be considered as a legal payment. | 719 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 7 | Political affairs. Reports raid on Glenn Springs | 540 | |
| 72 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | 1916 May 7 | Same subject. Instructs to bring the Glenn Springs incident to the attention of de facto authorities and to impress upon them seriousness of the act, especially at this time. | 541 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blocker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Directs to render all possible assistance in recovering bodies and protecting the families of victims. | 541 | |
| 47 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza satisfied with general results of conference but wishes “all explanations of reasons, etc.” omitted from formal written agreement. | 541 |
| 1346a | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Troops have been dispatched to run down bandits who recently raided Glenn Springs and Boquillas. | 542 |
| 13 | Generals Scott and Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Further discussions of informal nature between Generals Scott and Funston and Obregon and Amador. | 542 |
| 46 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Mining law effective May 1 practically the same as that transmitted with dispatch 25. Minor changes only. | 720 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 8 | Political affairs. Further details of Glenn Springs raid. | 543 | |
| Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. De facto Government has made public its version of recent raid. Also announced successful conference agreement. | 543 | |
| 16 | Generals Scott and Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Obregon has announced that Mexican Government would not ratify the recently signed agreement. Obregon has suggested another proposition. | 543 |
| 1037 | Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Report concerning the Glenn Springs raid and conditions on border. | 544 |
| 1349a | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | May 9 | Same subject. Certain Americans who were captured have escaped. | 546 |
| 19 | General Scott to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Letter from Obregon to General Scott stating that he has been instructed to reject the proposed agreement. Other plans for the protection of the border will be submitted by Obregon. | 546 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. McAdoo. | do | Embargo on exportation of arms. Requests certain instructions be issued to collectors of customs on the Mexican border and at seacoast points concerning the release of shipments of arms into Mexico. | 790 | |
| Mr. Lansing to American Consuls on Mexican border (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Be prepared to advise all Americans in your district to leave immediately for border. Turn over American interests to British or French Consul in case, in your judgment, situation becomes unsafe. | 689 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker and all American Consular Officers in Mexico, except border Consuls (telegram). | do | Same subject. Be prepared to act promptly, in accordance with Department’s Mar. 11, 11 p.m. | 689 | |
| 825 | Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of Chinese interests. States that he has succeeded in having all orders restricting the movements of Chinese annulled. | 796 |
| Mr. Ferguson to Mr. Lansing. | May 10 | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Governor of Texas will cooperate in every way with the Federal Government in preventing the illicit traffic of arms and ammunition. | 791 | |
| 75 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | May 11 | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. If emergency should arise, every effort will be made to provide facilities at all Mexican coast ports for accommodation American refugees. | 689 |
| 76 | Same to same (telegram) | May 12 | Protection of American mining interests. Continue efforts to obtain such reductions in pertenencia and export taxes as will be of greatest possible benefit to American mining interests. | 720 |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 13 | Political affairs. Americans from interior report recruiting activities and Mexican preparations for war. | 547 | |
| 330 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Give copy of Department’s 286 to Mr. Rodgers. Telegraph number of Americans who have followed advice in said instruction. Again advise Americans. | 690 |
| 315 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 14 | Protection of American oil interests. Preparations being made to issue decree revising taxes on petroleum production. Scheme for nationalization all oil lands remains under consideration by the Government. | 763 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 May 15 | Political affairs. Reported movement of de facto Government troops north to Chihuahua and Coahuila. Arrival of American infantry. | 547 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Information is that American troops have crossed in pursuit of recent raiders. Governor says that present instructions are to oppose any such advances of Americans into Mexico. | 548 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker and certain Consular Officers (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Scott-Obregon conference amicably concluded but without definite result. Both Governments continuing negotiations. | 660 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Recommends that for next week or 10 days no more arms or ammunition be allowed exported to Sonora. | 791 | |
| Mr. Bowman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 16 | Political affairs. Mayor of Frontera has received instructions from Governor to organize the citizens for defense, treating the question of a war as a certainty. | 548 | |
| Mr. Ingraham to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Certain information concerning the United States military forces operating in the State of Chihuahua. | 548 | |
| Mr. Stadden to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Americans reluctant to leave their homes. No means to guard against hostile developments except by calling Americans to Manzanillo and having naval vessel here. Asks that arrangements be made for steamers passing for north to call. | 690 | |
| 314 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans being discreetly advised to leave in accordance with Department’s instruction. Gives facts about American colony. | 690 |
| 1418 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | May 17 | Political affairs. Instructions given to commanding officer of American troops in vicinity Boquillas to return to American side of the border. | 549 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | May 18 | Same subject. If you think Governor apt to oppose pursuit of bandits, discreetly call to his attention the negotiations of Generals Scott and Obregon. | 549 | |
| 85 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Investigate reported extensive troop movements toward the border. | 550 |
| 1438 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Heavy movement of troops toward the border reported. | 550 |
| Mr. Polk to the Interstate Commerce Commission. | do | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Another car of munitions discovered and taken possession of by American forces at Eagle Pass, Tex. No marking showing that it contained explosives. Asks an investigation. | 791 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. New Governor of Zacatecas issued order recently giving all owners of mines 30 days to begin working them, otherwise mining laborers will be permitted to work them for their own account. | 720 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 19 | Political affairs. Department’s May 18, 8 p.m. Governor showed me instructions from First Chief. If they mean what they plainly say, a clash is within the possibilities. | 550 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Confirmation of concentration of troops of de facto Government at Allende has been received. Further information of other movements. | 551 | |
| 76 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. In reply to Department’s 85, May 18, Obregon says that troops moved north to comply | 551 |
| 893 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canada | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Protest the collection of forced loans from American citizens. | 779 |
| 553 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Reply to despatch No. 508. Report any attempt by local authorities to collect taxes from an American citizen which he has already paid to persons in de facto authority. | 720 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 20 | Political affairs. Governor reiterated in another private conference that his peremptory orders were to attack any invading troops. All arguments and reasons, including Department’s suggestion, produced no impression. | 551 | |
| 57 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American oil interests. Discusses the new oil taxation system under contemplation by the Mexican Government. General idea of the proposed system is quality and value taxation rather than that based on quantity. | 763 |
| 86 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Endeavor to obtain withdrawal of decree whereby Governor Zacatecas ordered mine owners to begin operations within 30 days. | 721 |
| Mr. Aguilar to Mr. Lansing | 1916 May 22 | Political affairs. Demand of de facto Government of Mexico for the withdrawal of American troops | 552 | |
| 82 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Understand Cabinet here repudiates alleged orders mentioned by Governor of Coahuila concerning probable attack on American forces Doing all possible to stop forces. | 563 |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 23 | Same subject. Secretary for Foreign Affairs said Americans were apparently acting in bad faith by sending American military force into Coahuila Departure of special messenger for Washington with note. | 564 | |
| 84 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of American mining interests. Secretary of Treasury telegraphed Governor to abandon all such action against mines. Reply to Department’s 86. | 721 |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. The Mars, if it has not already sailed from Mazatlan, will afford transportation to Americans in case emergency arises. | 691 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Arredondo | May 25 | Political affairs. Information as requested by Mr. Arredondo in his letter of Apr. 20, 1916. | 564 | |
| General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegrams). | May 26 | Same subject. Cervantes, notorious Villista, reported killed in engagement with American troops. | 564 | |
| 1495 | Same to same (telegram). | do | Same subject. Press bulletin announces that General Gavira intends to confer with Pershing as to rounding up of outlaws. Certain instructions given General Pershing. | 565 |
| 1515 | Same to same (telegram) | May 29 | Same subject. Neutral natives Namiquipa, at the suggestion of General Pershing, organized small detachment for the protection of peaceful inhabitants. | 565 |
| 1518 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Hostile attitude of General Cavasos. Instructions to act conservatively given to General Pershing. | 565 |
| 111 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | May 31 | Same subject. Instructs to secure a copy of note just sent by Mexican Government and report whether it expresses opinion of Government. | 566 |
| 102 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 1 | Same subject. Department’s 111. Foreign Office to-day asserted that note represented exact sentiment and determination of Mexican authorities. | 566 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Standard Oil Co. has offered to place at your disposal for American refugees any of its steamers in Tampico harbor, in case of emergency. | 668 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports from Sonora indicate Yaquis again menacing life and property. Request stationing of garrisons Yaqui territory sufficient to afford security against sudden raids. | 669 | |
| 116 | Same to same (telegram) | June 2 | Protection of American oil interests. Newspapers report beginning June 1 all exploiters of petroleum deposits Mexico required to pay bimonthly inspection fee $300 Mexican gold. Telegraph whether report correct. | 764 |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Urges that transport be sent to take away some 200 persons who wish to leave the interior now but are without funds. | 691 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Daniels | June 3 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Asks distribution of naval vessels on Pacific coast of Mexico so as to cover certain ports, thus affording moral protection to the Americans at those places. | 669 | |
| 114 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Department’s 116, June 2, 5 p.m. Fee as stated prescribed; declared necessary for supervision in order to protect public. | 765 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 4 | Political affairs. General Gavira in an interview with Consul Edwards states that arrangements entered into by General Pershing and himself would eliminate all danger of conflict. | 566 | |
| 117 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | June 5 | Same subject. Instructs to bring to attention of appropriate authorities recruiting activities of de la Rosa. | 567 |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Decree No. 56, dated May 18. Mining properties in State which continue idle more than 30 days from date of decree subject seizure and operation by State. | 721 | |
| 117 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | June 6 | Political affairs. In reply to Department’s 117, June 5, 4 p.m. Urgent representations made and immediate attention promised. | 567 |
| 125 | Same to same | 1916 June 6 | Same subject. Résumé of conditions in Mexico. | 567 |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Acknowledges the receipt of Department’s letter of June 3, 1916. Directions have been given to the commander of the Pacific Fleet. | 669 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. No funds available for maintenance of refugees while in this country. Furnish transportation to absolutely destitute Americans. | 691 | |
| 1557 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | June 7 | Political affairs. Attitude of the Mexican de facto Government authorities toward activities of Luis de la Rosa and Aniceto Pisano. | 568 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reports that recruiting efforts of de la Rosa had sanction of de facto Government and that Austrian Consul at Monterey openly advocated the anti-American demonstration in Monterey. | 569 | |
| 130 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Orders have been issued to prevent any collection of taxes on mining properties by State authorities. | 722 |
| 125 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request that decree 56, dated May 18, signed by Calles be nullified. | 722 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram). | June 8 | Political affairs. Investigate the report that de la Rosa has the sanction of de facto Government in his recruiting activities. | 569 | |
| 85 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American oil interests. Forwards translation of the recent decree which provides for an inspection fee in the matter of the exploitation of oil lands. | 765 |
| Mr. Robertson to Mr. Lansing. | June 9 | Political affairs. Submits report on the plan of San Diego and other conditions in the Monterey section. | 570 | |
| 1477 | Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing. | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Plan to collect forced contributions from Americans has been abandoned. | 779 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. In case of danger, close Consulate and come to border. Americans should be advised to do likewise. | 692 | |
| 129 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | June 10 | Political affairs. Department reliably informed that de la Rosa is being aided and abetted by Carranza officials in his lawlessness. Bring to the attention of Carranza. | 572 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Governor has urged General Ricaut to cooperate in pursuit of de la Rosa. | 573 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegrams) | June 11 | Same subject. Part of de la Rosa outfit raided Texas 45 miles above Laredo. | 573 | |
| Same to same | June 12 | Same subject. Another invasion of Texas by small band of armed Mexicans. | 573 | |
| 131 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Inform authorities that de la Rosa invaded Texas 45 miles above Laredo. | 574 |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. General Ricaut states that entire band of de la Rosa has been captured. Rosa having escaped was later arrested in Monterey. | 574 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Further facts of Laredo incident | 574 | |
| 142 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 13 | Same subject. Department’s 131, June 12, 5 p.m., complied with. Foreign Office informed me de la Rosa prisoner at Matamoros. Numerous previous representations concerning de la Rosa of no avail. | 574 |
| 135 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Inform authorities that leader of recent raid above Laredo has been killed. He wore Carranza uniform. Papers on his person showed him to be Colonel Villareal of Carranza army. | 575 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 15 | Same subject. Much anti-American feeling in Neuvo Laredo. | 575 | |
| Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Bandits crossed river at San Ygnacio and attacked a part of our troops. General Ricaut fears a general engagement with troops sent up to suppress raiders should our troops cross river in pursuit. | 575 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. General Ricaut says that he has captured 40 of de la Rosa’s band and that de la Rosa himself is in jail at Monterey. States that he has left men well posted on border. | 575 | |
| 141 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Inform authorities that feeling is very tense among Texans as a result of attack on American guard 30 miles below Laredo. | 576 |
| 1616 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carrancista troops are said to be in pursuit of bandits who attacked American guard below Laredo. | 576 |
| 339 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | 1916 June 15 | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Department does not consider that presence in Mexico City of families of American business men is essential for business reasons. Continue to advise Americans to leave. | 692 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Baker | do | Same subject. Requests that transport be sent to Tampico and Vera Cruz for the purpose of conveying such Americans as desire to return to the United States. | 692 | |
| 340 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | June 16 | Same subject. Induce as many Americans as possible to take passage for United States on transport which War Department has been requested to send Tampico and Vera Cruz. | 693 |
| Mr. Ingraham to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Transport Sumner ordered to be put in commission. | 693 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 17 | Political affairs. Papers found on some of the dead raiders identify them as Carranza men. | 576 | |
| 1642 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Telegram from General Trevino to General Pershing stating that he has orders from his Government to prevent any movement of American troops to the south, east or west. Reply of General Pershing. | 577 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Another raid of larger proportions is being planned. | 577 | |
| Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. American cavalry crossed border. More to follow. | 577 | |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Entrance of any more American soldiers or sailors into Mexico to be considered as an act of war. | 578 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Villistas raid camp of San Juan Mine Company. | 670 | |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing. | June 18 | Political affairs. Landing of naval officers and men prohibited. | 578 | |
| Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram). | June 19 | Same subject. Party from Annapolis while in shore for parleying with Mexicans was fired upon. One member gravely wounded and others taken prisoners. Crew returned. | 578 | |
| Mr. Brown to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Details of the attack on the boat from the Annapolis. | 578 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. McAdoo (telegram). | do | Embargo against the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico. Asks that collectors of customs be instructed to hold up all shipments of munitions of war to Mexico, regardless of recent permits granted by the Department of State or by the President. | 792 | |
| Mr. Neale to Mr. Lansing | do | Protection of American mining interests. Protests the arbitrary interference of de facto Government with the property of the Cubo Mining & Milling Co. and the Mina Mexico Mining Co. | 722 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo. | June 20 | Political affairs. Asks that American note in reply to the communication from Senor Aguilar of May 22, 1916. be transmitted to him. | 580 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Aguilar | do | Same subject. American reply to demand of de facto Government of Mexico for the withdrawal of American troops. | 581 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. All military commanders in neighborhood of American ranches within a radius of 100 miles of the border have been ordered by Governor of State of Coahuila to immediately begin gathering of all horses and cattle thereon. | 779 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Confiscation of American brewery at Sabinas. Raid on American owned hacienda on Mexican side near Guerrero. | 780 | |
| 151 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Bring to attention of Carranza the report that the authorities in the northern part of Coahuila have seized or are about to seize American stock. | 780 |
| Mr. Lansing to the British Consul, Salina Cruz (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Advise all Americans in your district to withdraw from that district. | 693 | |
| 163 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Arrangements for transportation Americans to Vera Cruz. Protection promised. | 693 |
| Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Consulate closed. Have arrived with most Americans in district. Protection afforded en route. | 694 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Naon | June 21 | Political affairs. States purpose of American Government in the event of hostilities. Same to other Latin American representatives in Washington. | 592 | |
| 165 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 June 21 | Same subject. Bulletin from Mexican War Office announces engagement in State of Chihuahua between American and Mexican forces. Bulletin generally interpreted as beginning of hostilities. | 592 |
| 153 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Request immediate orders to stop wholesale confiscation of horses and cattle belonging to Americans in the State of Coahuila. | 780 |
| 157 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Insist that Governor of Coahuila be immediately ordered to desist from anti-American activities. | 781 |
| British Consul, Salina Cruz to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Majority of Americans here will not withdraw unless absolutely necessary. Advisable that cruiser be sent. | 694 | |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Transport Sumner is being made ready for the return of refugees from Vera Cruz and Tampico, Mexico. | 694 | |
| 160 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | June 22 | Political affairs. Accounts of clash between American and Carranza troops at Carrizal as given to General Bell by Mexican Consul Garcia and an American. | 593 |
| 1541 | General McCain to General Funston (telegram). | do | Same subject. No direction should be given to General Pershing to make the moves which he recommends until official report is received and transmitted here and action authorized from here. | 593 |
| 1734 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Report from General Pershing concerning Carrizal attack. | 593 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. What provision will be made for English and other foreigners seeking refuge on the boat? | 695 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. After Americans have been taken aboard, foreigners will be given refuge on vessels to the extent of the room available. | 695 | |
| Mr. Lansing to British Consul, Salina Cruz (telegram). | do | Same subject. It is believed that Admiral Winslow will have naval vessel at Salina Cruz in few days. All Americans should withdraw while this opportunity presents itself. | 695 | |
| 159 | Mr. Lansing to Air. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request that Guadalajara authorities be instructed to permit Americans to travel on railroads. | 695 |
| 353 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Americans can take refuge on war vessel at Vera Cruz until arrival of transport. Destitute refugees will be given transportation to their homes after which financial assistance ceases. | 696 |
| Mr. Guyant to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests authority to ship Porto Ricans to New Orleans by freighter. | 696 | |
| 1755 | General Funston to Mr. Baker. | June 23 | Political affairs. More details of Carrizal clash | 594 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Seven thousand goats and sheep, property of Mr. Boicourt, an American citizen, have been seized and carried away. | 781 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blocker (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Time inopportune for making representations concerning property of Mr. Boicourt. | 781 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guyant (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Send Porto Ricans on freighter to New Orleans. | 696 | |
| 164 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Insist that Americans taken from train from Mexico City be released. | 696 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | do | Same subject. Asks whether certain arrangements for the removal of refugees meet with the approval of the Navy Department. | 697 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of Department’s letter of June 23 and agrees to proposed arrangement. | 698 | |
| 1776 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | June 24 | Political affairs. Further report concerning Carrizal engagement. | 594 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Informs American Government in reference to Carrizal incident. | 595 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request authorities not to execute sentence against Hand until opportunity is afforded this Government for investigation. | 670 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Does Department authorize furnishing transportation to destitutes from border to homes in States? | 698 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Same subject. Confer with agent of Ward Line who has been instructed regarding transportation of refugees on Monterey. | 698 | |
| Mr. Ingraham to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Will transport Sumner be required for any additional trips to Mexico for refugees? | 699 | |
| 168 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | June 25 | Political affairs. Demand for the release of American prisoners taken at Carrizal. | 595 |
| 1786 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | 1916 June 25 | Same subject. An account of the Carrizal encounter as given by Captain Morey. | 596 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Consulate at Torreon stoned by mob. | 670 | |
| 185 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 26 | Political affairs. Department’s instruction 168, June 25, 1 p.m., complied with. Assured communication would be brought to attention of General Carranza immediately. | 596 |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Mexican version of the Hand incident. | 671 | |
| Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Governor of Coahuila sent word that military appropriation of stock on American properties was unauthorized, and stock is to be returned to owners. | 781 | |
| The Oil Fields of Mexico Co. to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American oil interests. Incloses copy of decree No. 24, and copy of an “Aviso” relating to the same decree; both emanating from the Governor of the State of Vera Cruz. Will look to Department in case attempt is made to apply this decree. | 766 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Neale. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Acknowledges the receipt of letter of June 19, 1916. The decrees mentioned in the letter were the subject of recent representations to the de facto Government. | 724 | |
| British Consul at Chihuahua to British Embassy. | June 27 | Political affairs. States number of American troopers are interned in penitentiary at Chihuahua. Well treated. | 597 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Avery (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Advise all Americans in Quintana Roo to withdraw from Mexico immediately. | 699 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Submits proposed alternative instructions to naval commanders for choice and approval of State Department. | 699 | |
| 192 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 28 | Political affairs. Orders to release prisoners will be given. Answer as to future course of action required by American Government will be given later. | 597 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Claims that some 300 peaceful persons have been arrested and maltreated by American forces before being released. That Apaches attached to Pershing’s command are committing all kinds of outrages. | 597 | |
| Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Military authorities Nogales are seizing valuable ores and bullion belonging to Americans. | 782 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. This Government feels that it can not be responsible for safety of Americans who disregard advice to leave immediately. Same to Mr. Parker and other American Consuls. | 700 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | do | Same subject. Telegram of June 28 to the Consul at Tampico, repeated to Consul General Hanna. Instructs to hand copy to all Consuls now in San Antonio. | 700 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | do | Same subject. Telegram to the American Consul at Tampico, June 28, 1916, repeated to Collector Cobb. | 700 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram). | do | Same subject. Furnish transportation to absolutely destitute American refugees. | 701 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | do | Same subject. Acknowledges letter of June 27 from Navy Department. | 701 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 29 | Protection of Americans and American interests. San Juan Mining Co. again raided. No protection afforded although the Carranza authorities have been continuously requested to do so. | 671 | |
| 178 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | . Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Request authorities order depredations upon American property in Sonora stopped and restoration seized property. | 782 |
| Mr. Guyant to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | June 30 | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Quarantine station not able to care for all the Porto Rican refugees. Asks authorization to care for surplus during detention. | 701 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Baker. | July 1 | Political affairs. Transmits Mr. Arredondo’s letter of June 28, and requests report. | 598 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | do | Same subject. Requests full information regarding firing on launch of U. S. Navy by Carranza soldiers. | 598 | |
| 205 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. No results from numerous representations except promised investigations. Little control exercised over some State Governments and northern army officers. | 782 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guyant (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Authorized to care for Surplus refugees. | 702 | |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 July 2 | Political affairs. Reply to Department’s July 1, 1 p.m. | 598 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Baker | July 3 | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. The transport will be required to convey 200 Porto Ricans to their homes. | 702 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | July 4 | Political affairs. Note regarding adjustment of difficulties between the United States and Mexico through the mediation of certain Latin-American countries. | 599 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Dawson (telegram). | July 6 | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Request authorities take steps to safeguard lives of persons reported hiding in mountains in vicinity of Chamal. Same to American Consul, Brownsville, Tex. | 702 | |
| Mr. Ingraham to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Unless otherwise notified, the Sumner will be returned to Newport News, after disembarking the Porto Rican refugees at San Juan, P. R. | 702 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo. | July 7 | Political affairs. Reply to the note of July 4, 1916, from the de facto Government. The Government of the United States is prepared immediately to exchange views. | 600 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Additional evidence that the de la Rosa gang was recruited and commanded by Carranza officers. | 600 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request de facto Government to issue orders for protection of property of A. R. Downs in Guadalajara and near Manzanillo. | 672 | |
| 34 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Dawson. | do | Same subject. Department’s response to the American citizens at Tampico who addressed a memorial to the President relative to certain Mexican decrees affecting property rights. | 672 |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Approximately 90 Americans in Chamal Colony, fully advised of conditions, have decided to remain preferring to take chances rather than abandon their property. | 703 | |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing. | July 12 | Political affairs. Mexican reply to American note of July 7, 1916. Proposition to appoint a joint commission to settle the differences between the two Governments. | 601 | |
| 196 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request Juarez authorities be instructed to investigate and cause the return of horses which are now being detained by Mexican authorities at San Ygnacio. | 673 |
| 193 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Request authorities to return money taken from Mr. Blankenship. | 783 |
| 200 | Same to same (telegram) | July 13 | Political affairs. Informs of the proposals contained in Mexican note of July 12. | 601 |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Gives details of an attack on American naval forces at Mazatlan. Instructs to insist on adequate punishment of those responsible. | 602 | |
| 218 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Officials more disposed to afford protection to American interests. | 783 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Canada (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Gives certain instructions concerning expenditures to be made for relief of destitute Americans. | 703 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Chamal colonists in mountain ask Department’s aid in getting them out. | 703 | |
| 202 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegrams). | July 14 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Request that Governor of Sonora be ordered to state immediately grounds for his action against the Richardson Construction Co. | 783 |
| 205 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Request authorities to return to the agents of the Richardson Construction Co. property taken from its premises near Guayamas. | 784 |
| 209 | do | do | Same subject. If report is true that Babicora Ranch, Chihuahua, has been seized by the de facto Government, lodge protest and ask for release of property. | 784 |
| Act of Congress | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. An act of Congress for relief of Americans in Mexico. | 704 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers | July 15 | Political affairs. Corrected report of the Mazatlan incident. | 602 | |
| 222 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Secured extension of time for payment taxes current tercio without penalty until Sept. 1. Informed no action in relation to confiscation, fines or other penalties for nonpayment taxes last tercio had been ordered. | 725 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers | 1916 July 17 | Political affairs. Incloses copy of Mr. Brown’s report on the Mazatlan affair. | 603 | |
| 212 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Authorities of Villahermosa and Frontera are reported to have seized various tugs, boats and barges belonging Frontera Navigation Company. Request orders be issued to release property. | 673 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Garrett (telegram). | do | Witnarawal of Americans from Mexico, Furnish destitute Americans at Chamal, transportation in accordance with Department’s July 13. 1916. | 704 | |
| 229 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing telegram). | July 19 | Political affairs. Foreign Office anxiously awaiting American reply to conference proposal. | 603 |
| 220 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Ask adequate protection for plantations, Buena Ventura, Las Palmas and La Junta, at Cascajal, Vera Cruz. | 784 |
| 222 | Same to same (telegram) | July 20 | Political affairs. President deems it highly important that the scope of the inquiry be broadened. | 603 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | do | Financial affairs, French Government seeks the assistance of the American Government in preventing the Mexican Government from carrying into effect the threat to lay a heavy monthly tax in gold on the National Bank of Mexico. | 635 | |
| 223 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Inform de facto Government that this Government expects disavowal of the numerous acts of depredation against American property, immediate restoration where property stills exists, adequate compensation for property destroyed, and punishment of responsible persons. | 784 |
| 224 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of American mining interests. Acknowledges receipt of telegram 222. It is reported that Department of Hacienda denies extension of time for payment taxes without penalty. Ask that Department of Hacienda be advised. | 725 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. McAdoo | July 21 | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Requests that collectors of customs along the Mexican border be instructed to permit all articles to cross the border to Mexico, except munitions and materials and machinery for the manufacture of munitions of war. | 792 | |
| 229 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s 224, July 20, 6 p.m. Order to be issued extending time payment without penalty mining taxes current tercio until Sept. 1. | 725 |
| 238 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers | July 22 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Request the return of all American property confiscated in the State of Durango. Ask to be advised what action the Government intends to take to have such depredations discontinued. | 785 |
| 237 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Ask authorities to order the restoration of all American property taken in the Yaqui Valley and that it be given adequate protection. | 785 |
| 233 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of American mining interests. Request that officials in different mining sections be notified of action of Secretary of Treasury in granting extension until Sept. 1 payment of mining taxes without penalty. | 726 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico Messenger sent to bring out Chamal colonists hiding in mountains. | 704 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Arredondo | July 28 | Political affairs. American reply to Mexican proposal for appointment of a joint commission, suggests that, the powers of the commission be enlarged | 604 | |
| 249 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. Reply to Mexican note of July 12, given to Mr. Arredondo to-day. Explain to Foreign Office that the President hopes that the Mexican Government will see its way clear to accepting our suggestion. | 604 |
| 248 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Financial affairs. Ascertain whether Mexican Government threatens to place heavy monthly tax in gold on National Bank of Mexico. | 636 |
| 126 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Denies on behalf of Mr. Parker and himself that any “orders” were ever issued to Americans to leave Mexico. Merely advised. | 704 |
| 247 | Same to same (telegram) | July 29 | Political affairs. Foreign Office pleased with note sent in reply to Mexican note of July 12. Matter of widening of scope of inquiry to be presented to Carranza at once for speedy reply. | 605 |
| 250 | Same to same (telegram) | 1916 July 31 | Financial affairs. Answer to Department’s 248, July 28, 4 p.m. Enforcement of payment of extra taxes temporarily suspended. Compromise somewhat satisfactory to all banks will be effected soon. | 636 |
| 260 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Aug. 1 | Political affairs. Assure Mexican Government that this Government has no intention of allowing question of cession of Mexican territory or that of pecuniary claims against Mexico to come before the commission. | 605 |
| 263 | Same to same (telegram). | Aug. 2 | Financial affairs. Continue to exercise best efforts in behalf American interests in financial institutions in Mexico. | 636 |
| Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Polk | Aug. 4 | Political affairs. Designation of Mexican commissioners. | 606 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Jusserand | do | Financial affairs. Reply to note from French Embassy, July 20, 1916. Enforcement of payment of extra taxes temporarily suspended. Compromise somewhat satisfactory to all banks to be effected in near future. | 637 | |
| Mr. Latchford to Mr. Lansing. | Aug. 7 | Embargo on the exportation of arms. Reviews the policy of the United States Government in dealing with the shipments of arms and munitions into Mexico. | 793 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers. | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Acknowledges dispatch No. 126, July 28, 1916. | 705 | |
| 278 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Protection of American oil interests. Have filed protest against the order to notaries which provides that in formation of new corporations for exploration and exploitation of oil lands, charter shall contain clause providing that foreign stockholders shall renounce their national rights as to company affairs. | 771 |
| 287 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Aug. 12 | Protection of American mining interests. Chief Administrator, stamp office, Nogales, refuses to accept payment from Arizona-Mexico Land Co. of current taxes except upon repayment of taxes paid Maytorena. Request orders be issued for acceptance current taxes without reference to past taxes. | 726 |
| 293 | Same to same (telegram) | Aug. 15 | Political affairs. Gives reason tor delay in appointing the American commissioners. | 606 |
| 2448 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | do | Same subject. States that the outlaws captured in the Columbus raid and turned over to General Gavira on his demand have been granted amnesty by the Carranza commander, Colonel Diaz. | 606 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo. | Aug. 16 | Same subject. General Pershing’s denial of the charge that American troops were committing outrages in Mexico. | 607 | |
| 295 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Protection of American oil interests. Your 278, August 10, 11 a.m. Decree referred to can not be regarded by the United States Government as annulling the relations existing between itself and its citizens who may own stock in such corporation. | 772 |
| 144 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Forwards a copy of a formal protest, presented to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, in the matter of forfeiture of any mining land leases for failure to pay the taxes corresponding to the tercio which ended Feb. 29, 1916. | 726 |
| 303 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | Aug. 18 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Instructions have been issued to take possession of all nuts on the river San Antonio, Coahuila. Request that, if compatible with Mexican law, orders be issued for relief of Mr. Woodward | 785 |
| 294 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 19 | Protection of American oil interests. Department’s 295, Aug. 16, 5 p.m. Had already made such representation, and furthermore have formally protested against decree of Aug. 15. | 772 |
| 307 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Request suspension payment mining taxes be extended 60 days from Sept. 1 without fines or penalties. Ask that instructions be issued to State Governments not to exercise pressure upon American mining companies to begin operations. | 728 |
| 301 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 21 | Same subject. Department’s 307, Aug. 19, noon. Cabrera to-day instructed State Governments to desist from action seeking to compel operation mines before transportation can be guaranteed. Promises consideration in the matter of extension of time for payment of taxes last tercio without penalty. | 728 |
| 311 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | 1916 Aug. 22 | Protection of American oil interests. Your 294, Aug 19, 4 p.m. Make representations as instructed Department’s 295, advising authorities that you are acting under specific instructions from this Government. | 772 |
| 308 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 23 | Protection of American mining interests. Mining companies which can not prove absolute financial inability through various causes attributable directly to failure de facto Government to protect will do wisely to pay taxes last tercio before Sept. 1. | 729 |
| 316 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Rodgers (telegram). | do | Same subject. As mining companies must know by Saturday next whether extension will be granted to pay last tercio’s taxes, renew your efforts to obtain extension and telegraph result not later than Friday night. | 729 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Neale. | do | Same subject. Advises him of contents of Mr. Rodger’s telegram No. 301. | 729 | |
| 314 | Mr. Rodgers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 24 | Same subject. No extension of time for payment without penalty mining taxes last tercio will be granted. | 730 |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing | Aug. 25 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Gen. Luis Herrera has started a few men to work in Jesus Maria Mine. Company advised to communicate direct with Department. | 673 | |
| President Wilson to Mr. Lane. | Aug. 31 | Political affairs. Authorizes Mr. Lane to act as a member of the American-Mexican Joint Commission. Same to Messrs. Gray and Mott. | 607 | |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 1 | Same subject, villa reported to have defeated Carrancistas at Satevo and Santa Ysabel. | 608 | |
| 1972 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker | do | Protection of American mining interests. Approves action taken by Mr. Rodgers as reported in his 144. | 730 |
| 374 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | Sept. 4 | Protection of American oil interests. Department of Hacienda publishes a decree dated Sept. 2 requiring all oil companies already producing to register in the tax bureau before Sept. 15 and within 15 days from the date of first production for the companies which have not yet produced oil. | 772 |
| 506 | Same to same | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Transmits text of decree dated Sept. 2, 1916, requiring the registration of all oil companies. | 773 |
| Mr. Lane to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 6 | Political affairs. Meeting of the joint commission | 608 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 7 | Same subject. De la Rosa reported still at liberty m Monterey. | 609 | |
| 379 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Department’s 114, June 1, 4 p.m., to Rodgers. Troops now distributed places mentioned guaranteeing protection American lives and property. | 673 |
| 380 | same to same | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Reply to Department’s 153 of June 21, 3 p.m., to Rodgers. Foreign Office denies allegations. | 786 |
| 382 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Reply to Department’s 220 of July 19, 6 p.m., to Rodgers. Foreign Office promises properties mentioned | 786 |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Polk | Sept. 9 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Further report concerning the working of the American-owned Jesus Maria Mine by General Herrera. | 674 | |
| 388 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 10 | Financial affairs. Demand for specie payment of some 200,000 pesos in their respective issue of bank notes at par is said to have been made on the Banco Nacional and Banco Londres y Mexico. | 637 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Requests good offices of American Government to prevent violent measures being taken against the Bank of London and Mexico. | 638 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blocker (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Informs that Foreign Office denies confiscation property on American ranches along border. | 786 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 12 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s Sept. 11, 1916, 4 p.m. Confiscation order revoked. | 786 | |
| 1753 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | Sept. 16 | Financial affairs. Reply to the note of the French Embassy dated Sept. 11, 1916. Matter of redemption of bank notes in coin has been brought to the attention of American commissioners at New London. | 639 |
| 401 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 17 | Protection of American mining interests. Mining decree dated Sept. 14. | 730 |
| 402 | Same to same (telegram) | Sept. 18 | Financial affairs. Decree published canceling the right of banks of issue to emit bank notes and ordering them within 60 days to cover the entire amount of their issues with metallic reserves. | 639 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Sept. 18 | Same subject. Asks that American delegates at the New London conference impress upon Mexican Minister the injurious effects certain acts against the Bank of London and Mexico and the National Bank are likely to have upon the credit of Mexico. | 640 | |
| 423 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram) | do | Protection of American mining interests. Report whether recent Carranza decree requires repayment of taxes paid Villa in territory controlled by Villa faction. Forward copy of decree if issued. | 731 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram). | Sept. 19 | Political affairs. Asks whether de la Rosa was ever brought to him for identification. | 609 | |
| 519 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing. | do | Protection of American mining interests. Transmits copies and translation of the decree dated Sept. 14, relative to the operation of mines in Mexico. | 731 |
| 2918 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegrams). | Sept. 20 | Political affairs. Account of Villa’s attack on Chihuahua. | 609 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. Banks given 60 days by decree of Sept. 15 to cover their bills with metallic reserves. | 641 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Incloses a translation of recent bank decree. | 641 | |
| 408 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Banco Nacional and Banco Londres y Mexico were forced to pay 400,000 pesos in specie mentioned in telegram 388, Sept. 10, 10 p.m. | 643 |
| 430 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. American properties at Salina Cruz again raided. Urge upon the authorities the necessity of prompt action. | 787 |
| 428 | Same to same (telegram) | do | Protection of American mining interests. Forward immediately translation of decree mentioned in telegram 401. | 733 |
| 415 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 22 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s 423 Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Decree dated June 19, 1915, provides that taxes paid to pretended forces are considered paid. Rear taxes should be paid within a month from occupation thereafter with penalties. Am making investigation for a more recent decree. | 733 |
| 441 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Sept. 23 | Same subject. American mining companies give reasons why the decree of Sept. 14 can not be complied with. Seek annulment of decree. | 734 |
| 2984 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | Sept. 25 | Political affairs. Further report of Villa’s attack on Chihuahua. | 610 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | do | Financial affairs. Acknowledges receipt of note of French Embassy dated Sept. 18, 1916. Copies of note sent to American commissioners at New London. | 643 | |
| Mr. Siller to Mr. Lansing | Sept. 26 | Political affairs. The de facto Government’s version of the attack on Chihuahua. | 610 | |
| 530 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing | Sept. 27 | Protection of American oil interests. In compliance with Department’s telegraphic instruction No. 424 of Sept. 18, 7 p.m., transmits official bulletins containing the decrees in question. | 773 |
| 435 | Same to same (telegrams) | Sept. 28 | Financial affairs. Confiscation of National Bank and Bank of London and Mexico reported. | 643 |
| 453 | Same to same | Oct. 6 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties. Foreign Office denies every statement in Department’s 178. June 29. 4 p.m., to Rodgers. | 787 |
| 459 | Same to same | Oct. 7 | Same subject. Reply to Department’s 303, Aug. 18, noon to Rodgers. Nuts being harvested by order of Department of Fomento. | 787 |
| 478 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Oct. 11 | Protection of American mining interests. If any American companies can not comply with the decree on the operation of mines, it would be advisable for them to file a statement with the appropriate Mexican authorities setting forth why resumption of work can not be undertaken at this time. | 734 |
| 484 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Oct. 12 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request appropriate authorities order work stopped at the Jesus Maria Mine. | 484 |
| 481 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing | do | Financial affairs. Memorandum of manager of Bank of London and Mexico on the enforcement of decree of Sent. 15. | 644 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Long (telegram). | do | Embargo on the exportation of arms. The United States would consider it a very friendly act if the Salvadorean Government would prevent the shipment of munitions of war to Mexico, pending return of more normal conditions. | 794 | |
| 479 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | 1916 Oct. 12 | Protection of American mining interests. Inform appropriate authorities that on account of recent burning of mine headframe and lack of supplies owners of Nueva Luz mine at Guanajuato assert that they are unable to resume operations at present. Request that this be considered sufficient reason why mine can not resume work immediately. | 735 |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 14 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Further reports concerning the work of the Jesus Maria Mine. | 674 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Catlin (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Acknowledges letter of Oct. 10, 1916. Advises company to file with proper Mexican authorities statement of reasons why it can not comply with mining decree. | 735 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Leavell (telegram). | Oct. 19 | Embargo on the exportation of arms. The United States would consider it a very friendly act if the Guatemalan Government would prevent the shipments of munitions of war to Mexico, pending the return of more normal conditions. Same to American Legations at Tegucigalpa, Managua San Jose and Habana. | 795 | |
| 502 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing | Oct. 20 | Seizure and confiscation of American properties Department’s 430, Sept. 20, 5 p.m. Protection afforded properties. | 787 |
| 504 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Telegraph result representations you were instructed to make in Department’s 441, and continue your efforts to obtain annulment of decree. | 736 |
| 561 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing | do | Same subject. Transmits a copy of the decree of June 19, 1915, and translations of correspondence with the Department of Hacienda relating thereto. | 736 |
| Mr. Dawson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 24 | Political affairs. Revolutionists becoming more active south and west of Tampico. | 611 | |
| 3447 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Further confirmation of report that Villa defeated Carranza forces at Chihuahua. | 611 |
| 3456 | Same to same | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Gives towns and territory in control of Villa. | 612 |
| 511 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Ask authorities to indicate immediately what action will be taken to protect American properties in Yaqui Valley. | 675 |
| 521 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Hen era said to have ordered suspension of work in Jesus Maria Mine immediately after fact brought to his attention. | 675 |
| 527 | Same to same | Oct. 27 | Financial affairs. Explains the effect of certain articles of the decree of Sept. 15, 1916. | 645 |
| 518 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Oct. 30 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request that situation of Americans at Carmen be investigated and that authorities be given instructions to protect them. | 675 |
| General Pershing to General Funston. | Nov. 2 | Political affairs. Carrancistas seem impotent to restore anything like peace in Chihuahua. | 612 | |
| 545 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 4 | Protection of American oil interests. Press publishes statement that all permits, laws, decrees, leases issued by the State Governments for exploitation and trading of minerals, coals and bitumen oil are null and void. Presumably applies to all acts issued since the establishment of the de facto Government. | 775 |
| 531 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Nov. 6 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Several Americans in Parral reported to have been executed by Villistas. Seek protection for those Americans still in Parral or its vicinity. | 676 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Blocker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Inform local authorities in Piedras Negras that several Americans in Parral have been reported executed and request them to assist in effort to obtain facts. | 676 | |
| 530 | Mr. Osborne to Mr. Parker (telegrams). | Nov. 7 | Political affairs. Urgently request General Carranza to afford protection to the lives and interests of foreigners in Chihuahua City. | 614 |
| 536 | Same to same | do | Protection of American oil interests. Your 545, November 4, 3 p.m. Request authorities to furnish you with an official copy of decree and to inform you as to scope and effect. | 776 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Nov. 9 | Protection of Chinese interests. Reports fully 200 Chinese refugees in Juarez from Villa country. Number increasing daily. Most of them in destitute circumstances. Suggests financial aid be rendered and that immigration station on the American side be opened to them in case of danger. | 796 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Inform British Consul at Chihuahua City to advise Americans to leave. British Embassy wishes him to use his best judgment in advising British subjects. | 707 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | Nov. 10 | Protection of Chinese interests. Department has no funds at its disposal that could be used to assist Chinese. Confer with immigration inspector, as it is understood that he has standing instructions regarding refuge. | 797 | |
| 541 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Repeat representations concerning mining decree made in accordance with Department’s 441, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Also state that the United States Government can not permit the enforcement of the decree to pass without protest, on the ground that it is essentially illegal and confiscatory in character. | 737 |
| 558 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 11 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Acknowledges Department’s 511, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. State Government denies that tranquility of State has been interrupted. No mention of action contemplated to protect American property. | 676 |
| Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 13 | Political Affairs. Tension in Chihuahua temporarily relieved by apparent retirement of Villa toward Urado line. | 614 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. General Murguia with 6,000 troops reported moving north of Escalon. | 615 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Edwards (telegram). | do | Same subject. Obtain information as to truth of reported massacre of foreigners at Jimenez and Santa Rosalia. | 615 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. No accurate knowledge conditions and events beyond Bermejillo. Reported massacre of foreigners at Jimenez. | 616 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Some Americans reported killed or injured on a train of the Inter-Oceanic said to have been wrecked between Perone and Jalapa on the 11th. | 676 | |
| 548 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Same subject. Request authorities to order immediate return to American settlers at Esperanza and vicinity all arms and ammunition taken from them in June. | 677 |
| 550 | Same to same (telegram) | Nov. 14 | Same subject. Point out to Foreign Office that it has failed to reply to Department’s request as to what action was to be taken to protect American properties in the Yaqui Valley. In view of depredations upon American property request Foreign Office to explain how it can be said that there has been uninterrupted tranquility in the State of Sonora. | 677 |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject, Gives names of three of the victims of the Inter-Oceanic Railway accident. | 677 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna | do | Protection of American mining interests. States, for the information and guidance of American consular officers, the action taken by the Department with reference to the decree requiring American mine owners to resume operation of their properties. | 737 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 15 | Protection of Americans and American interests. No American casualties Inter-Oceanic accident except those mentioned in telegram of No. 14, 6 p.m. | 677 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Political affairs. Villistas reported near Cuatro Cienegas. | 616 | |
| Same to same | Nov. 17 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reply to Department’s Nov. 6, 5 p.m. Impresses upon Mexican authorities necessity of receiving definite information of Americans at Parral. | 677 | |
| Mr. Lansing to the French Consul, Mazatlan (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Request authorities to assist in locating Americans said to have left Parral for Culiacan on Nov. 3. | 707 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels | 1916 Nov. 17 | Same subject. Asks that senior naval officer present in Mexican west coast waters be instructed to give necessary assistance to several Americans said to have left Parral for Culiacan should they arrive at a west coast port. | 707 | |
| Mr. Doherty to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 18 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Four refugees from Parral left Culiacan to-day for Nogales. | 678 | |
| 560 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Ascertain whether report published in American newspapers that the mining decree of Sept. 14 has been extended until Jan. 14 next, is correct. | 738 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Doherty (telegram). | Nov. 20 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Obtain from refugees statement concerning conditions at Parral and vicinity. | 678 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Coen (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans. Advise Americans in your district to withdraw from Mexico. | 708 | |
| 575 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Protection of American mining interests. Department’s 560, Nov. 18, 5 p.m., El Democrata of 15th instant published circular of Fomento Department extending term until Feb. 14 next for the operation of mines. | 738 |
| Mr. Coen to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 22 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Describes conditions at Parral. | 678 | |
| 577 | Mr. Thurston to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 23 | Financial affairs. Reports he has assumed charge. | 645 |
| 571 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Nov. 25 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Renew efforts to obtain definite information regarding welfare and whereabouts of several American citizens of Parral believed to be hiding some distance from that place. | 679 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Thurston (telegram). | do | Financial affairs. Action reported in 577 approved | 645 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 30 | Political affairs. Villa believed to have captured Chihuahua. | 616 | |
| 3838 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegrams). | Dec. 2 | Same subject. Gives details of Villa’s attack on Chihuahua. | 617 |
| 3839 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Capture of Chihuahua by Villistas. | 618 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Carranza troops under General Murguia reported to have reached outskirts of Chihuahua and to be now fighting to regain the city. | 618 | |
| Same to same | Dec. 5 | Same subject. Confirmation of the safety of all foreigners in Chihuahua except Chinese. | 619 | |
| 574 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. Say to Carranza that when the decree of May 1 is modified so as to put in force the understanding reached by the committee of mine owners with Cabrera as to export taxes that a modification of the pertenencia tax also be incorporated in the same decree. | 738 |
| Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 6 | Political affairs. Parral is said to be again in the hands of Carranza troops and that Americans are safe and no property destroyed. | 619 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. American citizen arriving from Parral gives a report of conditions obtaining there. | 679 | |
| 1097 | Same to same | Dec. 7 | Political affairs. Encloses manifesto of General Villa to the people of Mexico. | 619 |
| 3904 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | Dec. 8 | Same subject. Carranza officer gives further information concerning Villa’s attack on Chihuahua. | 622 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blocker (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Continue to seek definite information regarding Americans at Parral, Jimenez and Santa Rosalia. | 679 | |
| 600 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of American mining interests. First Chief requests that the subject matter of Department’s telegram 574 be taken up through the Foreign Office. | 740 |
| 3910 | General Funston to Mr. Baker (telegram). | Dec. 9 | Political affairs. Activities of Villa. Recommends a swift blow be dealt Villistas by Pershing’s command. | 623 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Acknowledges Department’s December 8, 5 p.m. Every effort being made to obtain further information regarding Americans at Parral. | 680 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | do | Financial affairs. Again calls attention to the situation in which de facto Government has placed the banks and, in particular the National Bank of Mexico. Incloses copy of protest of French Government made to the Minister of Mexico at Paris. | 645 | |
| 582 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram). | Dec. 11 | Protection of American mining interests. Your 600, December 8. Make representations through Foreign Office and request matter be brought to attention of Carranza, at earliest possible moment. | 740 |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 Dec. 14 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Statement of Doctor Bernhard concerning conditions existing in Parral. | 680 | |
| Mr. Thurston to Mr. Lansing (telegram): | Dec. 16 | Financial affairs. Decree concerning banks | 649 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 19 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reports arrival of some Americans from Parral who give further details of conditions there. | 680 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | Dec. 20 | Political affairs. Consulate is uneasy for safety of Americans and other foreigners at Torreon. | 624 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Thurston (telegrams). | Dec. 22 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Request prompt and adequate measures to safeguard American life and property in Torreon district. | 681 | |
| Same to same | do | Same subject. Request that prompt and adequate protection be afforded to American life and property in Parral and Magistral districts. | 681 | |
| Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Withdrawal of Americans. Twenty-four Americans and seven British arrived with their families at San Luis Potosi. | 708 | |
| Mr. Gobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 23 | Political affairs. Carranza troops reported to have evacuated and Villistas entered Torreon. | 624 | |
| Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 24 | Same subject. Capture of Torreon confirmed. Villa said to be maintaining order and affording protection to foreigners. | 624 | |
| Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 25 | Protection of Americans and American interests. Gives names of Americans arriving from Magistral, Durango. | 681 | |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 26 | Political affairs. Rebels crossed the Rio Grande below and above Laredo and burned railroad bridge 12 miles south of Nuevo Laredo. | 624 | |
| Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Same subject. Carranza troops defeated at Soledad, a town on the Mexican Railroad about 27 miles from Vera Cruz. | 625 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Torreon garrison falling back along Coahuila and Pacific Railway toward Saltillo. Carranza troops apparently demoralized. | 625 | |
| 642 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Incloses copies of two notes received from the Foreign Office in answer to note sent in pursuance of Department’s 550 of November 14. | 682 |
| Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 28 | Political affairs. Villistas rapidly gaining in strength and activity. Expect soon to control northern Mexico. | 625 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegrams). | do | Same subject. Fall of Torreon is conceded | 625 | |
| 622 | Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | do | Protection of Americans and American interests. Reply to Department’s 548, Nov. 13, 4 p.m. Commandant Sonora instructed that if there is no objection the arms be returned to interested persons. | 683 |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | do | Financial affairs. Sets forth certain transactions and negotiations on the part of the de facto Government which, it is claimed, invalidate the reasons invoked in justification of the decree of Dec. 14. | 650 | |
| Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing. | Dec. 30 | Political affairs. Torreon reported to have been recaptured. | 626 |
morocco
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Jan. 16 | Issuance of exequaturs to American consular officers in the French and
Spanish zones in Morocco. Names officers empowered to issue exequaturs to foreign consuls in the Spanish and French zones and to receive letters of credence of diplomatic agents and consuls general. |
808 | |
| 1640 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | Jan. 18 | Abrogation of the capitulations in the French zone in Morocco. The Department can not recognize the legality of the decision of the French authorities in Morocco that merchandise imported into Morocco must be accompanied by a certificate of origin, visaed by a French consular officer. | 800 |
| 1989 | Mr. Sharp to Mr. Lansing | Feb. 11 | French protectorate, etc. Incloses copy of a note from the French Foreign Office, stating that the order issued by the French Resident General in Morocco in regard to the trial of certain cases by the military authorities is of a temporary character while martial law exists in that country. | 801 |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing | Feb. 15 | Exequaturs. States that Sultan Muley Yusef has provided Prince Muley el Mehedí with a general power to grant exequaturs to foreign consuls appointed in the Spanish zone. | 809 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | 1916 Mar. 8 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of Jan. 16, 1916. | 810 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño | do | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of note of Feb. 15, 1916. | 810 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 17 | French protectorate, etc. The Minister for Foreign Affairs points out that the rules issued by the French Resident General in Morocco concerning the importations of merchandise into that country are intended to prevent Germany from importing into Morocco German goods. He would also appreciate an early settlement of the capitulations questions. | 802 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | July 1 | Same subject. Submits a list of questions which would have to be considered in connection with the capitulations matter. | 803 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blake (telegram). | July 5 | Same subject. Advises him of above note | 805 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | July 31 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the declaration signed by other powers in regard to the abrogation of the capitulations. | 805 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Blake (telegram). | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Quotes above declaration and requests views. | 806 | |
| 167 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blake | Aug. 8 | Same subject. Incloses copy of Department’s note to the French Ambassador of July 1, 1916. | 806 |
| Mr. Blake to Mr. Lansing (telegram) | do | Same subject. Makes suggestions in regard to the abrogation of the capitulations in the French zone of Morocco. | 806 | |
| Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing. | Aug. 26 | Same subject. The French Government is ready to sign a treaty concerning the abrogation of the capitulations in the French zone of Morocco. | 807 | |
| Same to same | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Incloses list of notes his Government is ready to sign in connection with a treaty for the abrogation of the capitulations in the French zone of Morocco. | ||
| 1770 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand. | Oct. 12 | Same subject. The views of this Government will be communicated to him as soon as his note of Oct. 3, 1916, concerning the abrogation of the capitulations in the French zone of Morocco, can be considered by the Department. | 808 |
nicaragua
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Feb. 2 | Canal treaty. Asks that steps be taken to prevent the consummation of Interoceanic Canal Treaty between the United States and Nicaragua. | 811 | |
| Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 6 | Same subject. Incloses copy of award made by President of France in the arbitration whose object was to define boundary between Vice Kingdom of New Granada and the Captaincy General of Guatemala. | 812 | |
| Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Incloses copy of protest made by Legation against ratification of the Chamorro-Bryan Treaty. | 814 | |
| Mr. Zaldivar to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Presents statement from his Government in regard to the treaty between the United States and Nicaragua. | 814 | |
| Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 21 | Same subject. Enters formal protest against ratification of treaty by the Senate. | 818 | |
| 17 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Chamorro. | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Advises him of ratification of treaty by Senate. | 819 |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 28 | Same subject. Nicaraguan Government accepts treaty as amended by Senate and will submit it to Nicaraguan Senate for ratification. | 819 | |
| 8 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Quesada. | Mar. 1 | Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the Legation’s various notes and says he fails to perceive wherein the treaty just ratified would adversely affect Costa Rica. | 820 |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 6 | Same subject. Requests that American Government give interpretation of treaty as ratified by American Senate. | 822 | |
| 19 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Chamorro | Mar. 11 | Same subject. American Government interprets treaty as giving the United States an option. | 824 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Zaldivar. | Mar. 13 | Same subject. States reasons why Salvador should not be disturbed over the canal convention entered into between the United States and Nicaragua. | 824 | |
| Mr. Long to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar. 26 | Same subject. Costa Rica arraigns Nicaragua before the court at Cartago in connection with Nicaraguan treaty. | 826 | |
| Mr. Oreamuno to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 27 | Same subject. Advises that the Government of Costa Rica has brought suit against the Government of Nicaragua. | 826 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hale (telegram). | 1916 Mar. 27 | Same subject. Report present status of suit brought against Nicaragua and developments as they occur. | 827 | |
| Mr. Zaldivar to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 28 | Same subject. Incloses copy of note from Minister of Foreign Relations in reply to communication from American Chargé informing Salvadorean Government of ratification by American Senate of Canal Treaty. | 827 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Reports status of Canal Treaty before the Nicaraguan Congress. | 831 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Long (telegram). | do | Same subject. Department views attempt of Costa Rica to interfere in freedom of action of Nicaragua as unjustifiable effort to prevent Nicaragua from fulfilling her contractual obligations. | 831 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Mar 31 | Same subject. Department’s Mar. 30, 4 p.m. Text of Canal Convention amendments have been transmitted to President, who recommends its passage. | 832 | |
| Same to same (telegrams) | Apr. 7 | Same subject. Nicaraguan Senate passes treaty and transmits it to House. | 832 | |
| do | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Treaty and amendments ratified by Nicaraguan Congress exactly as passed by United States Senate. | 832 | |
| 47 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Betancourt. | do | Same subject. Replies to the Minister’s Feb. 6 and says that the matter is one for discussion primarily between the Colombian Government and the Nicaraguan Government. | 833 |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Reference the Ambassador’s note of Oct. 28, 1915, states that list of British claims against Nicaraguan Government are in course of preparation and will be communicated as soon as received. | 833 | |
| Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Lansing. | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Reports final approval of treaty by Nicaraguan Congress. | 834 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Apr. 14 | Same subject. Department gratified to learn of ratification of treaty. | 834 | |
| 21 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Chamorro. | Apr. 17 | Same subject. Acknowledges the Minister’s Apr. 13 and says he will be happy to fix date for effecting exchange of instruments of ratification as soon as convenient to the former. | 834 |
| 89 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Thomson. | Apr. 18 | Same subject. Incloses for files of mission copies of correspondence between Minister of Colombia and the Department in regard to treaty. | 835 |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 4 | Same subject. Salvador and Costa Rica continue strong protest. | 835 | |
| 1160 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice. | May 5 | Same subject. Acknowledges the Ambassador’s Apr. 12 and says that Department awaits list of claims mentioned which will have due consideration. | 836 |
| Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing. | May 21 | Same subject. In view of the new contracts entered into between Nicaragua and the United States wishes to be reassured of the status that British claims referred to before will have. | 836 | |
| 10 | Mr. Polk to Mr. Quesada | May 22 | Same subject. Legation’s Mar. 27 in which is announced suit brought against Nicaragua by Costa Rica; Department regards action as attempt to prevent Nicaragua’s fulfilment of contractual obligations. | 837 |
| Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing. | May 23 | Same subject. Acknowledges Department’s Mar. 1 and has further reference in detail to the action of Costa Rica in the matter of the Canal Treaty. | 838 | |
| Mr. Zavela to Mr. Lansing. | June 13 | Same subject. Advises of receipt of instrument of ratification and requests that the Secretary designate time for exchange. | 840 | |
| 286 | Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing. | June 17 | Same subject. Incloses certain correspondence between Nicaragua and Costa Rica relative to claims of each country in connection with Canal Treaty. | 840 |
| Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing. | June 20 | Same subject. Reference Department’s No. 10, May 22, gives further argument for the right of Costa Rica to have brought suit against Nicaragua. | 846 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Zavela. | June 21 | Same subject. Reference Legation’s June 13 in regard to exchange of ratifications states he will receive him on 22d instant for purpose of consummating this formality. | 849 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | June 22 | Same subject. Ratifications exchanged | 849 | |
| June 24 | Same subject. Nicaraguan canal route. Convention between the United States and Nicaragua. Text. | 849 | ||
| Mr. Cuadra Z. to Mr. Lansing. | July 17 | Financial affairs. Gives reasons why certain claims should receive preferential treatment out of the proceeds of the Canal Convention. | 898 | |
| Brown Bros. & Co. and Seligman & Co. to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 July 17 | Same subject. Offer to approach the foreign bondholders with view to obtain extension of time of payment of certain debts. Before proceeding, wishes a confirmation of understanding as to payments to be made out of the money to be received by Nicaragua under the treaty. | 902 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Aug. 10 | Same subject. Department considers as premature any consideration of disposition of treaty funds prior to exchange of ratifications. Asks opinion whether the retention of customs revenue seriously embarrasses Government and strengthens the opposition. | 906 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Aug. 13 | Same subject. Thinks mixed claims awards should be paid first and then pro rata payment and arrange with bankers for balance due. Customs revenues and other expenditures of money should be temporarily withheld. | 907 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cuadra | Aug. 31 | Same subject. States that this Government cannot take cognizance at this time of contracts whereby Nicaragua guarantees certain payments in disregard of Article III of the Treaty. | 907 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Sept. l | Same subject. Instructs to transmit to the Nicaraguan Government a note in the sense of the letter to Mr. Cuadra of Aug. 31, 1916. | 908 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Lon (telegram). | do | Canal Treaty. Press reports several occasions that Salvador has presented its case to the Central American Court. | 852 | |
| Mr. Long to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Sept. 3 | Same subject. Department’s Sept. 1. Salvador has presented its case against Nicaragua to the Central American Court of Justice; no new developments. | 852 | |
| Same to same | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Incloses Diario Oficial containing demand of the Salvadorean Government against Nicaragua with regard to treaty. | 853 | |
| 202 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Lansing | Oct. 16 | Same subject. Incloses decision of Central American Court of Justice in regard to demand filed by the Government of Costa Rica. | 862 |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Oct. 20 | Financial affairs. Asks for views as to whether Ethelburga interest should be paid out of canal fund. | 910 | |
| 313 | Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 26 | Same subject. Incloses reply of the Foreign Office to his note of Sept. 5, wherein was quoted the full text of Department’s telegram of Sept. 1. | 910 |
| Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 30 | Canal Treaty. Advises him of the judgment of the Court; Nicaragua will not accept nor abide by it. | 886 | |
| 319 | Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing. | Nov. 8 | Same subject. Incloses telegrams exchanged between the Central American Court and the Nicaraguan Minister for Foreign Affairs relative to refusal of Nicaragua to abide by decision of Court. | 887 |
| The Central American Court of Justice to the Governments of Costs Rica, El Salvador, Hon duras and Guatemala. | Nov. 9 | Same subject. Comments fully upon the decision of the Court and the failure of Nicaraguan Government to abide by it. | 893 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cuadra | Nov. 11 | Financial affairs. Department can take no cognizance of the contracts transmitted with your letter of Oct. 30. | 912 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson. | Nov. 13 | Same subject. Asks that the attention of the Nicaraguan Government be called to the fact that no explanation has been given of its action as regards certain contracts. | 912 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Nov. 21 | Same subject. Foreign Office has replied to his supplementary note regarding contracts signed by Mr. Cuadra. President Diaz requests that Department be again informed of his needs to meet Government expenses until Jan. 1. | 913 | |
| 321 | Same to same | Nov. 22 | Same subject, incloses a copy of his supplementary note to the Foreign Office and a copy and translation of the reply thereto. | 913 |
| 124 | Mr. Long to Mr. Lansing | Dec. 2 | Canal Treaty, Incloses copies of protest which Honduras forwarded to Salvador Sept. 30, and of the Salvadorean reply dated Oct. 7, 1916. | 890 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Financial affairs. Asks how much is needed by President Diaz to meet expenses until January 1. Also requests opinion as to lowest estimate of all external and internal Nicaraguan debt. | 915 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 14 | Same subject. In answer to Department’s Dec. 12, President Diaz would prefer to let the matter stand until General Chamorro becomes President. Estimates of internal and external debt of Nicaragua. | 915 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson (telegram). | 1916 Dec. 22 | Same subject. Gives result of conference between representatives of the Department and of bankers of Nicaragua; $300,000 will be advanced for running expenses if deemed necessary. Highly essential that fiscal agent be appointed and a commission created to study conditions of indebtedness. | 916 | |
| Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 31 | Same subject. General Chamorro will furnish memoranda of amount needed for running expenses. Sets forth certain propositions made by General Chamorro, Mr. Benard and President Diaz relative to financial situation. | 917 |
panama
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 773 | Mr. Spencer to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Jan. 14 | Disarmament of Panama police. Transmits a letter from Governor Goethals referring to the presence at a fire two days ago in the city of Panama of several Panaman policemen patrolling with rifles with bayonets attached. | 938 |
| 777 | Same to same | Jan. 22 | Same subject, incloses a copy of a letter from Governor Goethals in which he states that in response to a recent fire alarm, members of the Panama police force appeared on the scene with high-powered rifles. | 939 |
| 235 | Mr. Morales to Mr. Lansing. | Feb. 28 | Status of the Panama Railway Co. Submits a long argument concerning the legal existence of and the rights and privileges claimed by that company. His Government desires that all these questions be settled by diplomacy or arbitration. | 943 |
| 848 | Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing | Mar. 14 | Riot at Colon, 1915. Reports further on dilatory tactics by Panama and incloses correspondence with the Foreign Office. | 924 |
| 866 | Same to same | Mar. 22 | Same subject. Incloses further correspondence with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. | 927 |
| 238 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price | Apr. 1 | Same subject. Instructs to inform the Minister for Foreign Affairs that this Government is not satisfied with the manner in which the Government of Panama has dealt with this matter. | 929 |
| 888 | Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing | Apr. 6 | Same subject. Reports further progress in the investigation. | 930 |
| 240 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price | Apr. 12 | Same subject. Approves his action reported in his No. 866. | 930 |
| 242 | Same to same | Apr. 15 | Disarmament of police. Instructs to present formal demand for immediate disarmament of the police in the cities of Panama and Colon of high-powered rifles and suggesting storage of the arms in the Canal Zone. | 940 |
| 901 | Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing | Apr. 20 | Colon riot, 1915. Incloses copy of a letter from the military commander of the Canal Zone commenting on the dilatory tactics of Panama. | 930 |
| 907 | Same to same | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Incloses copy of the report of the Canal Zone military authorities upon the attempted identification of the Panaman policemen who were involved in the riot. | 931 |
| Mr. Baker to Mr. Lansing | Apr. 29 | Status of the Panama Railway Co. Incloses copy of a letter from the Governor of the Canal Zone, transmitting a report from Special Attorney Feuille, which concludes that the claims of the Minister of Panama are groundless and that there is nothing open to arbitration | 949 | |
| 922 | Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing | May 6 | Colon riot, 1915. Incloses copy of a note to the Minister for Foreign Affairs requesting information as to the steps if any have been or are contemplated being taken by the Panaman Government. | 934 |
| 926 | Same to same | May 8 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs concerning the action taken by him to expedite the investigation. | 935 |
| 931 | do | May 12 | Disarmament of police. Transmits a copy of the note sent to the Foreign Office in compliance with instruction No. 242 of Apr. 15, 1915. | 940 |
| do | do | Same subject. Department’s instruction No. 242 regarding disarmament of police complied with. | 941 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price (telegram). | do | Same subject. Instructs to immediately inform the Government of Panama that this Government expects prompt compliance with its demand for the complete disarmament of the Police in Colon and Panama of high-powered rifles | 942 | |
| 249 | Same to same | do | Colon riot, 1915. Before presenting a demand for an indemnity the Department will wait for a brief time in order to give the Government of Panama an opportunity for action. | 937 |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | 1916 May 13 | Disarmament of police. Panaman Minister for Foreign Affairs has notified me that the rifles will be delivered under protest. | 942 | |
| Same to same (telegram) | May 15 | Same subject. Agreement to ship rifles to Now York for sale. | 942 | |
| 79 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Morales | do | Status of the Panama Railway Co. Incloses copy of the report of Special Attorney Feuille, inclosed in above letter. | 954 |
| 251 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price | May 17 | Colon not, 1915. Instructs to make representations to the Foreign Office in accordance with the suggestions of General Edwards as contained in his No. 901. | 938 |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | May 20 | Disarmament of police. Delivery of rifles completed. Note of protest received to-day from the Panaman Government. | 943 | |
| 4663 | Mr. de Rappard to Mr. Lansing. | Oct. 20 | Panama not claims. Award determining the amount due by the Panaman Government to the American victims of the riot of July 4, 1912. | 918 |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. de Rappard. | Nov. 1 | Same subject. Acknowledges the receipt of note of Oct. 20. | 922 | |
| Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing (telegram). | Dec. 12 | Same subject. Payment of award of arbitration on account of the death of 1 and wounding of 16 Americans in Fourth of July riot. | 923 | |
| 1197 | Same to same | do | Same subject. Confirms cable of Dec. 12, 9 a.m. | 923 |
salvador
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 76 | Mr. Tennant to Mr. Lansing. | 1916 Feb. 21 | Message of President Melendez to the National Assembly of Salvador. Extracts. | 955 |
spain
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Feb. 3 | Removal of the remains of Spanish sailors. Requests that the Secretary of the Navy be asked not to oppose the transfer of the remains of the Spanish sailors. | 957 | |
| Same to same | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Requests the names of the said seamen. Inquires whether a general permit from the Navy Department will suffice for the removal. | 957 | |
| 481 | Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño. | Feb. 16 | Same subject. Navy Department will cooperate in every way with the representatives of His Majesty the King of Spain in removing the remains of the Spanish sailors. | 957 |
| 4 | Same to same | Mar. 10 | Same subject. The Government of the United States will feel honored if the Spanish Government will permit it to undertake all the work of disinterment and removal of the remains of the seamen and their delivery to the officer commanding the transport. | 958 |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 14 | Same subject. Spanish Government gratefully accepts the offer of the American Government to attend to the exhumation and removal of the Spanish dead. | 958 | |
| Mr. Polk to Mr. Riaño | Mar. 22 | Same subject. Copies of the Department’s note of Mar. 10 and the reply of the Spanish Embassy sent to the Secretary of the Navy. | 959 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riafio. | Apr. 8 | Same subject. Announces that appropriate ceremonies will take place at Portsmouth Navy Yard on Wednesday, Apr. 12. Names the representatives of the American Government. | 959 | |
| 503 | Same to same | Apr. 11 | Same subject. Navy Department forwards 31 Spanish flags used in decorating the graves of the Spanish sailors as a token of the regard in which the Spanish Navy is held by the American Navy. | 960 |
| Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing | Apr. 13 | Same subject. Acknowledges the receipt of the flags. Expresses appreciation of the sentiments animating the American Government. | 960 | |
| Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño. | Apr. 19 | Same subject. Acknowledges the receipt of the note of Apr. 13, conveying an expression of thanks from the Spanish Embassy. | 961 | |
| Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing. | do | Same subject. Transmits certain correspondence received from the Commandant of the Portsmouth Navy Yard relative to the transfer of the remains of the Spanish sailors. | 961 |
turkey
| No. | From and to whom | Date | Subject | Page |
| 1070 | Mr. Philip to Mr. Lansing | 1916 Mar. 9 | Attempted abrogation by Turkey of the capitulations. Incloses copy of note to the Porte stating that the Department can not agree with the position taken by the Ottoman Government in the matter of the unilateral abrogation of the capitulations. The Porte’s reply. | 963 |
| 1762 | Same to same (telegram) | Apr. 24 | Same subject. Instructions have been sent to provincial authorities directing them to avoid all friction with Americans. All matters of dispute are to be referred to Constantinople for settlement. Consuls have been similarly instructed, with orders to refer matters of dispute to the Embassy. | 964 |
| 1326 | Same to same | May 23 | Same subject. Transmits a copy of a note verbale to the Foreign Office’ which presents a number of cases in which the local authorities had acted in an arbitrary manner with respect to American consular officials and employees. | 965 |
| do | June 15 | Same subject. Transmits a copy of the English translation of a set of instructions issued for the guidance of provincial officials and dealing with the results of the abrogation of the capitulations. | 968 | |
| Ottoman Embassy to the Department of State. | Aug. 21 | New Ottoman customs tariff. New customs tariff on the basis of specific duties to be put into effect on and after Sept. 1–14, 1916. | 975 | |
| Department of State to the Ottoman Embassy. | Sept. 7 | Same subject. Acknowledgment of the receipt of the memorandum relative to new customs tariff is made without prejudice to the position which the United States has announced or may hereafter announce with reference to the legality of the action. | 975 |