Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

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Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

Editor:

Joseph V. Fuller

General Editor:

Tyler Dennett

United States Government Printing Office

Washington

1926

Address of the President, annual
List of papers, in chronological order, with subjects of correspondence
War of 1914–1918, note
Circulars: (Documents 1–3)
- Twelfth International Farm Congress (Documents 1–2)
- Establishment of chapters of the American Red Cross (Document 3)
- Cession of the Danish West Indies
Argentina: (Documents 4–14)
- Visit of an American fleet to Buenos Aires upon invitation by the Argentine Government (Documents 4–14)
Austria-Hungary: (Documents 15–33)
- Abrogation of provisions of certain treaties conflicting with the seamen’s Act of March 4, 1915. Acceptance of the abrogation by Austria, Italy and Rumania. Denunciation by Italy of the treaty of May 8, 1878, withdrawal of the denunciation by Italy and acquiescence therein by the United States (Documents 15–33)
  - Austria (Documents 15–20)
  - Germany (Documents 21–23)
  - Roumania (Document 24)
  - Italy (Documents 25–33)
- Severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Austria by the Austrian Government, April 8, 1917, and declaration of war against Austria by the United States, December 7, 1917
Brazil: (Documents 34–36)
- Demonstration of friendship toward the United States by the Government and people of Brazil (Documents 34–36)
Central America: (Documents 37–54)
- Denunciation by Nicaragua of the treaty of December 20, 1907, instituting the Central American Court of Justice. Renewed attempt to form a Union of Central American Republics (Documents 37–54)
China: (Documents 55–351)
- Political affairs. Opposition of military governors of northern provinces towards the Central Government. Dissolution of Parliament. Attempt to restore the monarchy. Opposition of the southern provinces. Incapacity of President Li Yuan-hung. Assumption of the office of Acting President by Vice President Feng Kuo-chang. Attempted establishment of an opposition government at Canton. Reconvocation of parliament (Documents 55–150)
- Financial affairs. Invitation for the reentry of the American Group into the Six Power Consortium. Attitude of the American and British Governments. Loan contracts between the Chinese Bank of Communications and the Japanese Banking Group. Request for a war loan from the United States Government. Proposal to admit Belgium to the Consortium. Proposal for a second currency reform loan. Advance of yen 10,000,000 by the Japanese Group (Documents 151–223)
- Railway concessions. Protest of France and Great Britain against the Siems-Cary & Co. contract for the building of certain railway lines. Proposal for the future policy to be pursued on the Hukuang Railways (Documents 224–264)
- Huai River and Grand Canal conservancy project. Participation of a Japanese bank in the contract between China and an American firm for the improvement of the Grand Canal (Documents 265–297)
- Taxation of foreigners in China (Documents 298–304)
- Demands of Japan upon China in consequence of a clash between Chinese and Japanese troops at Chengchiatun, Mongolia. Attitude of Japan toward an inquiry made by the United States. Settlement of the affair (Documents 305–314)
- Claim of Japan to special and close relations with China. Attitude of the United States. Exchange of Lansing-Ishii, notes. Attitude of China. Premature publicity given to the notes (Documents 315–338)
- Discrimination against American exporters in China in the exportation of flour from China. Attitude of the United States (Documents 339–347)
- Application of the most favored nation clause in the treaty of June 18, 1858, between the United States arid China, to the concessions obtained by Japan in Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia under the Sino-Japanese treaty of May 25, 1915 (Documents 348–349)
- Regulations for the suppression of the liquor traffic in certain districts of Northern Manchuria. Acceptance of the regulations by the United States (Documents 350–351)
- Protection of Chinese interests in Mexico. Asylum in the United States to Chinese refugees accompanying General Pershing’s forces out of Mexico. American consular officers in Mexico instructed to render good offices in behalf of Chinese citizens.
Colombia: (Documents 352–364)
- Correspondence relating to the treaty of April 6, 1914, between the United States and Colombia (Documents 352–364)
Costa Rica: (Documents 365–430)
- Political affairs. Revolution; overthrow of President Alfredo Gonzáles by the Minister of War, Federico Tinoco. Refusal of the United States to recognize the de facto Government of Tinoco or his election as President. Asylum granted to President Gonzáles, his family, and members of his government by the American Legation. Attitude of the United States towards counter-revolutionists (Documents 365–430)
Cuba: (Documents 431–653)
- Political affairs. Election disputes. Attitude of the United States. Plot against the life of President Menocal. Revolutionary outbreaks in several Provinces. Attitude of the United States towards insurrection. Reelection and inauguration of President Menocal (Documents 431–564)
- Protection of American interests (Documents 565–623)
- Controversy between the Compañia de los Puertos de Cuba (Cuban Ports Co.) and the Government of Cuba, growing out of the cancellation of the company’s concession with the Cuban Government by the President of Cuba. Good offices of the United States (Documents 624–653)
Denmark: (Documents 654–889)
- Negotiations between the Governments of Denmark and the United States for the sale of the Danish West India Islands to the United States: I. Negotiations for the treaty of January 24, 1902. II. Informal discussions. III. Negotiations for the treaty of August 4, 1916 (Documents 654–889)
  - II. Informal Discussions (Documents 738–767)
  - III. Negotiations for the Treaty of August 4, 1916 (Documents 768–889)
Dominican Republic: (Documents 890–902)
- Political affairs. Continuation of the military occupation of the Republic by United States forces. Measures and reforms for the pacification and rehabilitation of the country (Documents 890–895)
- The Dominican Claims Commission of 1917 (Documents 896–902)
Ecuador: (Documents 903–919)
- Claims of the Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co. against Ecuador. Reiteration of denial by Ecuador of propriety of diplomatic action by the United States. Resolution to reinstitute suit against the company by Ecuador. Protest of the United States (Documents 903–919)
Germany:
- Severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany by the United States February 3, 1917, and declaration of war against Germany by the United States April 6, 1917.
Greece: (Documents 920–923)
- Abdication of King Constantin and accession of King Alexandre to the throne (Documents 920–923)
Guatemala: (Documents 924–987)
- Message of President Manuel Estrada Cabrera to the Congress (Document 924)
- Arrest of the American Minister, William Hayne Leavell, by a Guatemalan officer. Release and apology by the Guatemalan Government (Documents 925–926)
- Earthquake in Guatemala (Documents 927–940)
- Boundary dispute between Guatemala and Honduras. Tender of good offices by the United States. Acceptance by Guatemala and Honduras (Documents 941–987)
Haiti: (Documents 988–1025)
- Political, financial, and economic affairs. Policy of the United States. Request for good offices of the United States in loan negotiations. Extension of the duration of the treaty of September 16, 1915. Modification of the Gendarmerie Agreement of August 24, 1916 (Documents 988–1011)
- Controversy between the National Railroad Co. of Haiti and the Government of Haiti. Good offices of the United States (Documents 1012–1025)
Honduras: (Document 1026)
- Message of the President, Francisco Bertrand, to the Congress (Document 1026)
- Boundary dispute between Guatemala and Honduras. Tender of good offices by the United States. Acceptance by Guatemala and Honduras.
Italy: (Documents 1027–1037)
- Impressment of American citizens in the Italian Army (Documents 1027–1037)
- Abrogation of provisions of certain treaties conflicting with the seamen’s act of March 4, 1915. Acceptance of the abrogation by Italy.
Japan: (Documents 1038–1072)
- Death of George W. Guthrie, American Ambassador to Japan, and removal of remains to the United States on a Japanese war vessel (Documents 1038–1049)
- Admission of Japanese “Picture brides” into the United States under the immigration laws of the United States (Documents 1050–1072)
Liberia: (Documents 1073–1091)
- Political affairs. Reforms suggested by the Government of the United States (Documents 1073–1080)
- Financial affairs (Documents 1081–1091)
Mexico: (Documents 1092–1326)
- Political affairs.. Protection of the border and neutrality violations. Withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Election and inauguration of President Carranza. Activities of bandits under Villa. Collapse of activities under de la Rosa and the Plan of San Diego. Appointment and reception of Ambassadors Fletcher and Bonillas. Mexican prisoners taken by the American punitive expedition connected with the Columbus raid. Release of interned Mexican soldiers and return of arms to Mexico. Report of the American commissioners of the American-Mexican Joint Commission (Documents 1092–1135)
- Constitution of the United Mexican States, 1917 (Documents 1136–1146)
- Report of Venustiano Carranza, President-elect of the United Mexican States to the Congress, April 15, 1917 (Documents 1147–1148)
- Financial affairs. Decree relative to law of payments, sequestration and liquidation of banks in Mexico. Sole bank of issue. Mexican loan negotiations (Documents 1149–1172)
- Protection of Americans and American interests. Withdrawal of Americans from Mexico. Depredations by Yaqui Indians and by bandits and strikers (Documents 1173–1218)
- Protection of American mining interests (Documents 1219–1254)
- Protection of American oil interests (Documents 1255–1278)
- Seizure and confiscation of American properties, and forced loans imposed on American citizens (Documents 1279–1299)
- Embargo on the exportation of arms and munitions into Mexico (Documents 1300–1315)
- Protection of Chinese interests. Asylum in the United States to Chinese refugees accompanying General Pershing’s forces out of Mexico. American consular officers in Mexico instructed to render good offices in behalf of Chinese citizens (Documents 1316–1326)
Morocco: (Documents 1327–1333)
- United States capitulatory rights in Morocco. French and Spanish protectorates in Morocco (Documents 1327–1333)
Nicaragua: (Documents 1334–1406)
- Messages of the President, Emiliano Chamorro, to the National Assembly (Documents 1334–1335)
- Chamorro-Bryan Canal Treaty. Suit of Costa Rica and Salvador against Nicaragua before the Central American Court of Justice. Refusal of Nicaragua to accept the decisions of the court (Documents 1336–1337)
- Financial affairs (Documents 1338–1406)
Panama: (Documents 1407–1448)
- Claims of American citizens against Panama on account of the killing of Corporal Maurice Langdon and injuries sustained by Charlie R. Richeson and William A. Day (Documents 1407–1416)
- Railway and road construction in Panama: I. Extension of the Chiriqui Railway. II. Concession to Basil Burns Duncan for the construction of a railway along the Atlantic coast of Panama. Reservations by the United States. III. Proposal by Panama for the construction of railways and roads jointly by the United States and Panama (Documents 1417–1448)
  - I. Extension of the Chiriqui Railway (Documents 1417–1423)
  - II. Railway Concession to Basil Burns Duncan (Documents 1424–1436)
  - III. Railway and Road Construction Jointly by the United States and Panama (Documents 1437–1448)
Russia: (Documents 1449–1457)
- Political affairs. Revolution. Abdication of the Emperor. Formation of a Provisional Government. Recognition of that Government by the United States (Documents 1449–1457)
Salvador: (Documents 1458–1478)
- Message of the President, Carlos Melendez, to the National Assembly (Document 1458)
- Earthquake in Salvador (Documents 1459–1478)
- Attitude of Salvador toward the Bryan-Chamorro Treaty.
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