List of Papers
[Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.]
CUBA
Political Affairs
assistance of major general enoch h. crowder, u.s. army, in revision of the electoral laws—agitation of cuban liberals for supervision of elections by the united states
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Jan. 15 | To the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) Instructions to convey to President U. S. opinion regarding importance of immediate revision of electoral laws and public assurances of free elections; also to elicit requests for U.S. supervision of elections. |
1 |
| Jan. 18 (912) | From the Chargé in Cuba Note presented to Foreign Office (text printed), based on instructions of Jan. 15; improbability of President’s agreeing to U.S. supervision of elections. |
2 |
| Jan. 23 (918) | From the Minister in Cuba Reply of Foreign Office (text printed) assuring presidential efforts toward electoral reform and rejecting U.S. supervision of elections. |
3 |
| Jan. 24 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Request for report on interview with President and instructions to obtain public assurances as to elections and electoral reforms. |
6 |
| Jan. 25 (54) | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Report that President’s reply is en route to Washington; President’s insistence on electoral reform. |
6 |
| Feb. 3 (60) | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Motion of Liberal Party convention favoring U.S. supervision of elections if warranted. |
7 |
| Feb. 6 (754) | To the Minister in Cuba Chargé Bingham’s submission of substance of instructions of Jan. 15 to Foreign Office instead of seeking interview with President as instructed. |
7 |
| Feb. 12 (67) | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Proposed public statement by President on electoral reforms (text printed), indicating General Crowder would be invited to assist. |
8 |
| Feb. 12 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Instructions to stress need for public assurances from President and to press Government for fulfillment of promised electoral reforms. |
9 |
| Feb. 13 (68) | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) President’s invitation to General Crowder to assist in electoral reforms. |
9 |
| Feb. 15 (69) | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Publication of statement quoted in telegram of Feb. 12; desire of President for early arrival of General Crowder. |
9 |
| Mar. 3 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Acceptance of invitation to General Crowder to assist in electoral reforms. |
10 |
| Mar. 24 (775) | To the Minister in Cuba Request for confirmation of statement attributed to President indicating attitude toward General Crowder’s mission. |
10 |
| Apr. 1 | From General Enoch H. Crowder Preliminary report on electoral situation. |
11 |
| Apr. 3 | From General Enoch H. Crowder Conference with President respecting new elections in Santa Clara Province. |
13 |
| Apr. 15 (985) | From the Minister in Cuba President’s attitude toward General Crowder’s mission. |
15 |
| Apr. 16 (989) | From the Minister in Cuba Extract from President’s message to Congress (text printed) showing attitude toward General Crowder. |
16 |
| Apr. 23 | From General Enoch H. Crowder Further conferences with President regarding electoral reforms and possibility of new census. |
17 |
| Apr. 26 | From General Enoch H. Crowder First meetings with Joint Committee of Congress for securing electoral reforms. |
19 |
| Apr. 29 | From General Enoch H. Crowder Subsequent meetings with Joint Committee considering electoral reforms. |
20 |
| May 8 | From General Enoch H. Crowder Further report on electoral reforms agreed upon in meetings with Joint Committee and President; probable effect on coming political conventions of proposed provision requiring nominations by newly constituted conventions held in same calendar year as elections. |
22 |
| May 11 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Request for instructions to insist on enactment of proposed provision mentioned in General Crowder’s letter of May 8. |
24 |
| May 13 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Authorization to insist on enactment of law containing proposed provision. |
26 |
| May 16 (27) | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Conservative candidate’s advocacy of postponement of presidential nominations and party convention pending enactment of electoral reforms. |
26 |
| July 1 | From the Minister in Cuba Legation’s Quarterly Report No. 2 (text printed) summarizing political situation and setting forth progress and evaluation of General Crowder’s work. |
26 |
| Aug. 8 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) General Crowder’s departure from Cuba, following enactment of all electoral reforms endorsed by him. |
29 |
| Aug. 30 | From General Enoch H. Crowder Final report on mission to Cuba. |
29 |
| Oct. 23 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Instructions to impress on Government importance of adequate safeguards in steps prior to electoral period and to secure invitation for General Crowder to supervise elections. |
77 |
| Nov. 7 (1103) | From the Minister in Cuba President’s objections to U.S. supervision of elections; similar attitude of U.S. Minister. |
79 |
| Nov. 25 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Separation of the Zayistas from the Liberal Party. |
82 |
| Dec. 1 (892) | To the Minister in Cuba Instructions to present note to President (text printed) expressing pleasure at assurances that new election law will be enforced and that General Crowder’s presence will not be needed. |
82 |
| Dec. 4 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Suggestion that statement be made by Department regarding supervision of elections in order to offset press agitation. |
83 |
| Dec. 8 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Request for outline of desired statement. |
83 |
| Dec. 10 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) Inquiry concerning accuracy of Habana press despatch reporting statement by Minister that the United States will not supervise elections. |
83 |
| Dec. 11 (1129) | From the Minister in Cuba Press statement (text printed) denying U.S. intention of supervising elections. |
84 |
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Diplomatic Representation
appointment of an american minister to czechoslovakia, april 23, 1919, and of a czechoslovak chargé d’affaires
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Apr. 15 (1627) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Lansing to Crane: Offer of appointment as Minister to Czechoslovakia. |
85 |
| Apr. 18 (1630) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Crane to Lansing: Acceptance of appointment. |
85 |
| 1919 Apr. 23 (1701) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace) (tel.) Arrangements for establishing Crane as Minister to Czechoslovakia. |
85 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 4] (2402) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Crane: Presentation of letter of credence; request for instructions regarding formal presentation of credentials in view of questions of precedence involved. |
86 |
| June 6 | To the Minister in Czechoslovakia (tel.) No objection by Department to formal presentation of credentials. |
86 |
| June 15 (1) | From the Minister in Czechoslovakia Arrival in Prague and formal presentation of credentials; remarks by President and Minister (texts printed). |
87 |
| Oct. 22 (42) | From the Minister in Czechoslovakia (tel.) Appointment of Jan Masaryk, son of President, as Chargé d’Affaires at Washington pending arrival of Minister. |
92 |
| Oct. 24 | From the Czechoslovak Minister of Foreign
Affairs Masaryk’s credentials. |
92 |
| Dec. 3 | To the Czechoslovak Appointed
Chargé Acknowledgment of receipt of credentials. |
93 |
DANZIG
Appointment of an American Commissioner, October 6, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 6 | To Consul William Dawson Designation as American Commissioner at Danzig. |
94 |
| Nov. 29 (1) | From the Commissioner at Danzig Report of arrival at Danzig and of situation there. |
94 |
| 1920 Jan. 2 (12) | From the Commissioner at
Danzig Communications sent to Minister in Poland (text printed) regarding application for exequatur after coming into force of treaty of peace. |
95 |
| Mar. 29 (145) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions for Dawson to apply to High Commissioner, Danzig, for recognition as consul, pending conclusion of treaty giving Poland power to grant exequaturs. |
97 |
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Political and Economic Affairs
informal discussions of policy with former provisional president henriquez y carvajal—reports of the military governor—establishment of an advisory council of Dominicans
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Mar. 23 (439) | From the Consul at Santo Domingo, Temporarily in
Charge of the Legation in the Dominican Republic Activities and arguments of former Provisional President Henriquez y Carvajal for restoration of Dominican independence. |
98 |
| Apr. 17 (590–19 S–McG) | The Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the
Secretary of the Navy Report on activities of Military Government for quarter ending Mar. 31. |
99 |
| Apr. 24 | To the Consul at Santo Domingo, Temporarily in
Charge of the Legation in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Inquiry regarding extent of banditry in Dominican Republic. |
106 |
| Apr. 25 | From the Secretary General of the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Memorandum on background of situation in Dominican Republic and its right to restoration of independence, together with covering letter from Henriquez y Carvajal (texts printed); account of his activities in Paris. |
106 |
| May 1 | From the Consul at Santo Domingo, Temporarily in
Charge of the Legation in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Improved situation as regards banditry; detailed account of attacks. |
118 |
| June 3 (458) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Renewed bandit activities in the east; suggestion for more efficient Guardia Nacional. |
118 |
| June 20 (295) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Instructions to discuss informally subject of Guardia Nacional with Military Government and report. |
119 |
| Aug. 8 (491) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Military Governor’s decision to improve efficiency of Guardia Nacional through reorganization. |
120 |
| Aug. 27 | From the Acting Secretary of the
Navy Denouncement by Military Governor of agitation for immediate reestablishment of civil government. |
120 |
| Aug. 28 (1830–19 S–McG) | The Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the
Secretary of the Navy Report on activities of Military Government for quarter ending June 30. |
121 |
| Sept. 5 | From Doctor Henriquez y Carvajal Memorandum suggesting method of reorganization of Dominican Government. |
128 |
| Sept. 6 | To the Secretary of the Navy Message of assurance for Military Governor asserting that efforts of Henriquez y Carvajal have not changed U.S. policy regarding Dominican Republic. |
130 |
| Sept. 8 | Department Memorandum Account of interview with Henriquez y Carvajal at which his memorandum of Sept. 5 was presented and amplified. |
130 |
| Sept. 13 | Department Memorandum Account of interview with Henriquez y Carvajal disclosing U.S. views of his memorandum and suggesting that he go to Santo Domingo to take up matter with Military Governor. |
131 |
| Sept. 13 | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Instructions to inquire whether Military Government has any objections to return of Henriquez y Carvajal to Dominican Republic. |
133 |
| Sept. 15 | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) No objections to return of Henriquez y Carvajal. |
133 |
| Sept. 18 | From Doctor Henriquez y Carvajal Refusal to confer with Military Governor; further representations concerning reorganization of Dominican Government. |
134 |
| Sept. 27 (318) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Memoranda of Henriquez y Carvajal; request for comments thereon. |
135 |
| Oct. 10 (511) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Statement published by Military Government (text printed) denying change in U.S. policy and defining attitude toward Henriquez y Carvajal. |
136 |
| Oct. 27 | From Doctor Henriquez y Carvajal Protest against military occupation of Dominican Republic and demand for restoration of national government. |
137 |
| Oct. 29 | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Appointment of advisory board of Dominicans to assist in administration; reservation of place on board for Henriquez y Carvajal. |
138 |
| Oct. 30 | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Henriquez y Carvajal’s decision not to go to Dominican Republic immediately; inquiry regarding advisory board. |
139 |
| Nov. 1 (2369–19S–McG) | The Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the Chief
of Naval Operations Organization and personnel of Advisory Council of native Dominicans. |
139 |
| Nov. 7 (2369–19 (2)S–FF) | The Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the Chief
of Naval Operations First meeting of Advisory Council. |
140 |
| Dec. 5 (530) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Military Governor’s memorandum (text printed) replying in detail to Henriquez y Carvajal’s suggestions, and Minister’s concurrence in memorandum; praise of work of Advisory Council. |
141 |
| Dec. 10 | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Instructions to obtain certain information regarding existing Government and to return to Washington for consultation. |
145 |
Financial Affairs
refusal of the department of state to consider the customs receivership as extended by the 1918 bond issue—provision of additional funds for amortization of the bonds—transfer of control of internal revenues from the receivership to the military government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 28 | The Acting Military Governor of Santo Domingo to the
Secretary of the Navy (tel.) Request for confirmation of Military Government’s interpretation that U.S. consent for issue of 1918 bonds extends duration of customs receivership. |
145 |
| 1919 Jan. 15 | To the Consul at Santo Domingo, Temporarily in
Charge of the Legation in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Refusal to confirm Military Government’s interpretation; suggestion that Dominican Government promise bankers to urge U.S. extension of receivership. |
146 |
| Jan. 25 | From the Secretary of the Navy Military Governor’s despatch (text printed) stating Department’s letter of July 19, 1918, considered as approval of issuance of Executive order and bonds, and requesting authority to publish letter. |
146 |
| Feb. 12 | To the Secretary of the Navy Statement of Department’s attitude toward Dominican bond issue and authority to print letter in manner showing such attitude. |
147 |
| Mar. 22 (438) | From the Consul at Santo Domingo, Temporarily in
Charge of the Legation in the Dominican Republic Executive Order No. 272, Mar. 13, 1919, of the Military Government (text printed) providing additional funds for amortization of 1918 bonds. |
148 |
| May 2 | From the Acting Secretary of the
Navy Letter from Military Governor (text printed) requesting revocation of instructions of June 16, 1916, vesting collection of internal revenue in hands of customs receivership, and requesting transfer of collection to Military Government. |
151 |
| June 14 (294) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Refusal to transfer to Military Government the collection of internal revenues. |
154 |
| July 16 | From the Secretary of War Reiteration of right of supervision and control of receivership by Bureau of Insular Affairs, request for more regular assignment of duties to receivership, and request for information regarding floating debt. |
155 |
| Aug. 6 | To the Secretary of War Measures taken to regularize assignment of duties to receivership, and to obtain information requested. |
157 |
| Aug. 25 | From the Acting Secretary of the
Navy Request for approval of financial supervision by Military Government, not as innovation as understood by Department, but as fait accompli dating from beginning of occupation. |
158 |
| 1919 Oct. 23 | To the Secretary of War Department’s suggestion that receivership withdraw from control of internal revenue. (Sent also to Secretary of the Navy.) |
159 |
| Oct. 28 | From the Secretary of War Withdrawal of receivership from control of internal revenue. |
160 |
Tariff Revision
transfer to the customs collection of surcharges formerly collected as internal revenue—appointment of a tariff commission with instructions to draft reduced rates—publication of the revised tariff
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 8 | From the Secretary of the Navy Military Governor’s telegram (text printed) seeking transference to customs collections of certain customs surcharges collected as internal revenue. |
161 |
| Apr. 2 | To the Secretary of the Navy Approval of proposed transference if provisions of treaty of 1907 are observed. |
162 |
| May 27 (288) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Request for information and comments on proposed revision in tariff rates. |
163 |
| July 6 (477) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Executive Order No. 280, Apr. 7, 1919, of Military Government (text printed) creating tariff commission. |
163 |
| Aug. 8 (492) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Military Governor’s final instructions to tariff commission (text printed). |
165 |
| Sept. 30 | To the Secretary of the Navy Concurrence in proposed modification of import duties of Dominican Republic in view of estimated returns. |
169 |
| Oct. 25 (515) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic New Dominican tariff, effective Jan. 1, 1920, and Final Report and Recommendations of Tariff Commission. |
170 |
ECUADOR
Affairs of the Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co.
representations of the united states regarding payment of interest on bonds; assurances and efforts of the ecuadoran government—acceptance by the railway company of a reduction of rates—“modus vivendi” between the government and the railway, reached april 6—ecuadoran proposal for arbitration of differences; disapproval by the American minister—representations of the united states against foreclosure proceedings by british bondholders
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Jan. 9 (1) | From the Ecuadoran Minister Ecuador’s promise to adhere to agreement to pay sum of $859,740 to bondholders. |
171 |
| Jan. 10 (44) | To the Ecuadoran Minister Inquiry as to whether or not entire sum of $859,740 has been paid. |
172 |
| Jan. 11 (344) | From the Chargé in Ecuador Financial difficulties of railway and proposed appointment of committee to investigate them. |
172 |
| Jan. 15 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Foreign Minister’s statement regarding remittances on bonded indebtedness, plans for refinancing, and proposed appointment of committee of investigation. |
175 |
| Jan. 22 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Inability of Government to establish committee of investigation; agreement between Government and railway to restore former tariff rates. |
176 |
| Jan. 27 | To the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Inquiries regarding remittances on bonded indebtedness and Foreign Minister’s plans for refinancing. |
176 |
| Feb. 3 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Information that remittances on bonded indebtedness amount to £80,000. |
177 |
| Feb. 5 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Foreign Minister’s suggestion to issue new bonds covering total amount of interest due, security unmentioned. |
177 |
| Feb. 5 (3) | From the Ecuadoran Minister Information that final remittance of interest due for year 1918 on railway bonds has been made. |
178 |
| Feb. 6 | To the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Inquiry as to part of $859,740 paid by Ecuador, and as to whether £80,000 was part remittance solely for this purpose. |
178 |
| Mar. 11 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Failure of Ecuador to supply desired information regarding payment of bonded indebtedness; suggestion for conference with Ecuadoran Minister on subject. |
179 |
| Mar. 27 | To the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Ecuadoran Minister’s explanation of his country’s failure to pay interest in full on railway bonds; request for information as to Ecuador’s ability to pay balance due. |
179 |
| Mar. 29 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Advice against pressing Ecuador for further payment at present time. |
180 |
| Apr. 2 | To the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Instructions to inquire whether daily deposits are still being paid and if not, reason for discontinuance. |
180 |
| Apr. 7 | From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Reason for discontinuance of daily deposits; amicable settlement by committee of difficulties between railway and Government. |
180 |
| Apr. 12 (370) | From the Chargé in Ecuador Press report of modus vivendi reached between railway and Government at sessions of committee (text printed). |
181 |
| May 7 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Foreign bondholders’ request that pressure be brought to bear upon Ecuador for resumption of daily deposits. |
185 |
| May 9 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Ecuadoran remittance of £10,500 for service on bonds. |
185 |
| May 28 (45) | To the Ecuadoran Minister Recapitulation of communications regarding failure of Ecuador to make payment of $859,740 interest on bonds as promised and request for assurances of July payment of interest. |
185 |
| May 28 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Recapitulation, for transmittal to Foreign Office, of communications regarding failure of Ecuador to make payment of $859,740 interest on bonds as promised and instructions to obtain assurances of July payment of interest; instructions not to press for resumption of daily deposits. |
187 |
| May 31 (5) | From the Ecuadoran Minister Explanation that payment of $859,740 was promised by mistake, and assurances that July payment will be made if possible. |
189 |
| June 6 (386) | From the Minister in Ecuador Presentation to Foreign Office of note based on Department’s telegram of May 28 and publication of editorial foreshadowing unfavorable reply. |
190 |
| July 3 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Foreign Office explanation that payment of $859,740 was promised by mistake, and assurances that all efforts will be exerted to meet future payments; Minister’s belief in sincerity of assurances. |
191 |
| July 9 (400) | From the Minister in Ecuador Efforts of Ecuador to complete payment of July coupon; disapproval of further pressure in view of improved relations. |
192 |
| July 14 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Further payments by Ecuador. |
193 |
| July 17 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Additional remittances. |
193 |
| Aug. 9 (5790) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to make representations against foreclosure proceedings by British bondholders of Guayaquil and Quito Railway. |
194 |
| Aug. 26 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Advisory Commission’s proposal for arbitration of differences between Ecuadoran Government and railway, and Minister’s disapproval thereof. |
194 |
| Aug. 27 (423) | From the Minister in Ecuador Reasons for recommending that railway company refuse to accept arbitration. |
195 |
| Sept. 16 (3051) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British reply to representations (text printed), indicating bondholders’ decision not to foreclose at present in view of improvements promised. |
196 |
| Oct. 4 (225) | To the Minister in Ecuador Instructions to endeavor to secure assurances of definite action by Ecuador in fulfillment of its cumulative obligations. |
196 |
| Oct. 6 | From the Vice President of the Guayaquil & Quito
Railway Co. Directors’ resolutions of Sept. 8 (text printed) requesting reorganization of Ecuadoran finances in order to meet payments on bonded indebtedness. |
198 |
| Dec. 13 (479) | From the Minister in Ecuador Report of transmittal of note to Foreign Office based on instructions of Oct. 4 and promise to transmit reply when received. |
199 |
| Dec. 27 | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Inquiry regarding status of relations between Government and railway; instructions to request prompt reply to Legation’s note based on instructions of Oct. 4. |
199 |
| Dec. 30 | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Statement of harmonious relations between Government and railway; delivery to Foreign Office of request for prompt reply to Legation’s note. |
200 |
EGYPT
Recognition by the United States of the British Protectorate
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Nov. 2 | To the Agent and Consul General at Cairo before
leaving for his post Instructions for procedure in assuming duties and securing recognition. |
201 |
| 1918 Feb. 18 (5) | From the Agent and Consul General at
Cairo Account of formal reception by British High Commissioner and by the Sultan. |
201 |
| 1919 Apr. 21 (1722) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Telegram sent by Lansing to Agency at Cairo (text printed) stating U.S. recognition with reservations of British protectorate over Egypt and instructing Agent to announce same. |
202 |
| Apr. 26 (457) | From the Agent and Consul General at
Cairo Account of formal notification of U.S. recognition of British protectorate over Egypt. |
203 |
| Aug. 30 (567) | From the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) High Commissioner’s letter (text printed) asking denial of enclosed Zaghloul telegrams (texts printed) which announce alleged U.S. acknowledgment of Egyptian independence; request for instructions. |
204 |
| Sept. 4 | To the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) Instructions to deny alleged U.S. acknowledgment that Egypt is considered independent. |
205 |
| Nov. 24 (655) | From the Agent and Consul General at
Cairo Quieting influence produced by official denial of accuracy of Zaghloul telegrams. |
206 |
| Nov. 29 | From Senator Owen Request for confirmation of interpretation that U.S. recognition of British protectorate over Egypt transferred none of Egypt’s sovereignty or independence. |
207 |
| Dec. 16 | To Senator Owen Statement of effect of U.S. qualified recognition of British protectorate over Egypt. |
209 |
| Dec. 22 | To the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) Instructions to report if distorted press statement appears declaring that the United States is unfavorably disposed to British protectorate over Egypt. |
209 |
FINLAND
Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
recognition of independence and of the “de facto” government by the united states, may 7, 1919—appointment of an american commissioner with rank of minister, may 24—reception of the minister of the “de facto” government of finland by the acting secretary of state, provisionally, may 27; by the president, august 21—unqualified recognition of the government of finland, january 12, 1920—appointment of an american chargé d’affaire’s, march 12, 1920
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 15 (3631) | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) Finnish Foreign Minister’s statement that England and France are willing to recognize Finland and inquiry regarding attitude of other Allies. |
210 |
| Feb. 19 (792) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Inquiry whether Commission will reply direct to Stockholm regarding recognition of Finland. |
210 |
| 1919 Feb. 22 (868) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Telegram sent to Legation, Stockholm (text printed), stating recognition of Finland is under consideration. |
210 |
| Mar. 1 (988) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Inclination of Commission to join with British and French in provisional recognition of Finland if elections show its government to have people’s mandate. |
211 |
| Mar. 4 (950) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Concurrence of Department with Commission’s attitude toward provisional recognition of Finland. |
211 |
| Mar. 4 | To the Consul at Helsingfors (tel.) Instructions to report result of elections and how far results indicate mandate of people. |
212 |
| Mar. 11 (196) | From the Consul at Helsingfors (tel.) Report on elections and political situation. |
212 |
| Mar. 20 | To the Consul at Helsingfors (tel.) Authorization to notify Finnish authorities informally that U.S. recognition may be given de facto government following elections. |
213 |
| Apr. 12 (1558) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Proposal that U.S. and British recognition of Finland be made simultaneously when new constitution is determined. |
213 |
| May 5 (1992) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Agreement of Council of Ministers for U.S. and British recognition of independence of Finland and of de facto government; proposed U.S. statement on subject. |
214 |
| May 6 (264) | From the Consul at Helsingfors (tel.) Notice of British recognition of independence of Finland and of de facto government. |
215 |
| May 6 (1880) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Date set for announcement of U.S. recognition of Finland and of de facto government. |
215 |
| May 7 | To the Finnish Minister of Foreign
Affairs Announcement of U.S. recognition of independence of Finland and its de facto government. |
215 |
| May 7 (2031) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Information that consul at Helsingfors has been instructed to notify Finland of U.S. recognition of independence and of de facto government. |
216 |
| May 13 (1956) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Suggestion of appointment to Finland of Commissioner with rank of Minister Plenipotentiary pending establishment of diplomatic mission. |
216 |
| May 14 | From the Finnish Minister of Foreign
Affairs Expression of appreciation of U.S. recognition of independence of Finland and de facto government. |
217 |
| May 19 | From the Finnish Delegate Letter of credence (text printed) indicating appointment as Delegate of Finland to the United States. |
218 |
| May 21 (2189) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Temporary appointment of Haynes, consul at Helsingfors, as Commissioner to Finland with rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. |
218 |
| May 24 (2084) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Haynes: Notification of temporary appointment as Commissioner to Finland with rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. |
219 |
| May 27 | To the Finnish Provisional
Minister Department’s recognition of provisional Minister of de facto government of Finland, pending formal recognition upon return of the President from France. |
219 |
| Aug. 9 | Department Memorandum Request of Finnish Minister for recognition of Finland as a government de jure. |
220 |
| Aug. 21 | From the Secretary of President
Wilson Finnish Minister’s letter of credence and remarks on occasion of his reception by the President, and the President’s reply (texts printed). |
220 |
| Aug. 23 | To the Finnish Minister Transmittal of copy of the President’s reply to Minister’s remarks on occasion of Minister’s reception. |
223 |
| Dec. 6 (6247) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to ascertain views of Government regarding full recognition of Finland. (Instructions to repeat to Paris and Rome.) |
223 |
| Dec. 8 (3504) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Great Britain’s recognition of Government of Finland as de jure. |
223 |
| Dec. 20 (1321) | From the Finnish Minister Brief political history of Finland, presented in proof of its claim to have Government recognized as de jure. |
224 |
| 1920 Jan. 12 | To the Finnish Minister U.S. unqualified recognition of the Government of Finland. |
226 |
| Jan. 12 (3) | To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.) Appointment of Magruder as Chargé d’Affaires pro tempore at Helsingfors pending appointment and arrival of Minister. |
227 |
| Mar. 12 (35) | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.) For Magruder: Instructions to proceed to Helsingfors as Chargé d’Affaires pro tempore. |
227 |
FRANCE
Agreement with the United States Modifying the Provisions of Article VII of the Convention of Navigation and Commerce of June 24, 1822
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Mar. 9 | From the French Chargé Proposed termination, after 6 months’ notice, of Convention of Navigation and Commerce of June 24, 1822, with option of extension for periods of 3 months, until new instrument is put into effect. |
228 |
| Mar. 25 | To the French Chargé U.S. acceptance of denouncement of treaty; legal objections to extension of treaty for 3-month periods, as modifying terms of treaty. |
229 |
| Apr. 29 | To the French Chargé Suggested conclusion of treaty modifying treaty of 1822 so that latter may be terminated upon 3-months’ notice. |
230 |
| June 19 | From the French Chargé French acquiescence in Department’s proposal for treaty modifying treaty of 1822. |
231 |
| July 17 (650) | Agreement between the United States and
France Text of agreement modifying provisions of article VII of Convention of Navigation and Commerce of 1822. |
232 |
GERMANY
Reopening of Trade, July 14, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| June 24 (2404) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Inquiry regarding steps to be taken for resumption of official and commercial relations with enemy countries after peace is signed. |
234 |
| July 2 (2932) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Necessity for delay in establishing consular and diplomatic relations until after ratification of treaty. |
234 |
| July 3 (2499) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Arguments in favor of resumption of official and commercial relations with Germany prior to ratification of peace treaty. |
235 |
| July 9 (3037) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Reasons for delaying resumption of official and commercial relations with Germany until after ratification of peace treaty; suggestion of licensing system as temporary expedient. |
236 |
| July 11 (2546) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: U.S. removal of restrictions on trade with Germany, with exception of certain articles; the President’s surprise at continuance of restrictions contemplated by Allied Powers. |
238 |
| July 14 (802) | Notice Issued by the War Trade Board Section of the
Department of State Announcement of licenses permitting resumption of trade with Germany with certain specific limitations and exceptions. |
239 |
| 1919 July 15 [16?] (3166) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Dulles: Inquiry as to character of U.S. proposed restrictions on German trade as compared with control measures of Great Britain and France. |
239 |
| July 25 (2632) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Dulles: Distinction that U.S. restrictions are for purely domestic considerations while those of other countries affect Germany’s general freedom of trade. |
240 |
Appointment of an American Commissioner, November 4, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 1 (4472) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Polk to Phillips: Desirability of appointing a commissioner to Berlin. |
241 |
| Oct. 3 (3337) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Phillips to Polk: Concurrence in views regarding commissioner to Berlin. |
243 |
| Oct. 8 (3374) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Polk: U.S. and British agreement to open diplomatic intercourse at Berlin through chargés; suggestion of Dresel for U.S. post. |
243 |
| Nov. 4 (3662) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Assignment of Consuls Wood, Sauer, and Stewart to Coblenz for protection of American trade interests and for supplying information to business men and Department. |
243 |
| Nov. 5 (3676) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Appointment of Dresel as Commissioner at Berlin and instructions as to duties. |
244 |
| Nov. 29 (5487) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Polk: Postponement of Dresel’s departure for Berlin until agreement has been reached with Germany. |
245 |
| Dec. 13 | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Wood: Assignment to Dresel’s mission and orders to proceed to Munich; further instructions for Stewart and Sauer. |
245 |
| Dec. 15 (9343) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Importance of Dresel’s proceeding to Berlin immediately upon German signature of protocol. |
245 |
| 1920 Jan. 2 (8) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Polk to Dresel: Propriety of proceeding to Berlin as soon as ratifications are deposited and protocol signed. |
246 |
| Jan. 13 (123) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Departure of Dresel and party for Berlin. |
246 |
GREAT BRITAIN
Visit of the Prince of Wales to the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 May 26 (2130) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Telegram sent to Lansing in Paris (text printed) suggesting that the Prince of Wales be invited to visit the United States after his visit to Canada. |
247 |
| June 30 (5591) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information that invitation has been extended through British Chargé to the Prince of Wales to visit the United States. |
247 |
| July 3 (2456) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Presentation in the name of the President of formal invitation to the Prince of Wales to visit the United States; acceptance by the Prince of Wales. |
247 |
| July 24 (2612) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Correspondence (texts printed) and conversation with Lord Curzon regarding the visit of the Prince of Wales to the United States. |
248 |
| Aug. 30 (5907) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Approval of time designated for visit of Prince of Wales. (Footnote records itinerary of his visit.) |
249 |
| Nov. 21 | To the Prince of Wales (tel.) Expression of pleasure and satisfaction on behalf of the Government at visit of the Prince of Wales. |
249 |
| Nov. 23 | From the Prince of Wales (tel.) Expression of appreciation of kindness and hospitality shown him on his visit. |
250 |
Oil Concessions in Palestine and Mesopotamia
inspection by british military authorities of maps and documents of the standard oil co. at Jerusalem—refusal of the british government to permit work on concessions in occupied territories—representations by the american government on behalf of american interests
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 15 | From the Standard Oil Co. of New
York Request for U.S. action following reported examination by British military authorities of documents relating to company’s concessions in Palestine. |
250 |
| Mar. 18 (120) | To the Ambassador in Great
Britain Instructions to report to Foreign Office action of British military authorities and to request explanation. |
252 |
| May 21 (2043) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Fuel Administration’s request for information on possibilities for oil concessions in Mesopotamia and Palestine for U.S. oil interests other than Standard Oil. |
252 |
| June 5 (2429) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Reference to Captain Yale in Turkey for desired information regarding oil concessions in Mesopotamia and Palestine. |
253 |
| June 5 (843) | From the Chargé in Great Britain British reply (text printed) to U.S. inquiry regarding British inspection of Standard Oil documents in Jerusalem. |
253 |
| 1919 July 7 (283) | To the Ambassador in Great
Britain Instructions to inquire further regarding British examination of Standard Oil documents and to ascertain status of concessions granted by Ottoman Government. |
254 |
| Sept. 18 (3164) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Possibility of sending note to Great Britain concerning British refusal to permit prospecting, surveying, or operation of concessions by U.S. enterprise in Palestine; request for views. |
255 |
| Sept. 29 (4435) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Polk: Approval of proposed note; efforts to have restrictions removed on movements of U.S. geologists in Jerusalem. |
256 |
| Sept. 30 | From the Consul at Jerusalem (tel.) Extent of Standard Oil concessions in Palestine and alleged likelihood of British refusal of concessions. |
256 |
| Oct. 14 (3236) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Telegram sent to American Commission, Paris (text printed), on British attitude toward geologists at Jerusalem and in general toward all development of concessions in Palestine. |
257 |
| Oct. 24 (6120) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to make representations regarding interference with legitimate activities of U.S. citizens in Palestine as being contrary to mandatory power. |
258 |
| Oct. 25 (6124) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to emphasize U.S. stand on mandate principle in view of British refusal to permit resumption of Standard Oil operations in Palestine. |
259 |
| Oct. 30 (6138) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Claim for U.S. citizens of privileges in Mesopotamia and Palestine equal to those of British or other nationals. |
259 |
| Nov. 22 (3432) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Further statement of British policy in regard to prohibiting new undertakings or new operation of concessions during military occupation. |
260 |
| Dec. 24 (1872) | From the Ambassador in Great
Britain British note (text printed) further explaining examination of Standard Oil documents and indicating status of concessions granted by Ottoman Government. |
261 |
GUATEMALA
Political Affairs
development of opposition to president estrada Cabrera criticism of the administration by bishop piñol; his arrest, may 16, 1919—representations of the united states in behalf of freedom of speech—release of bishop piñol, august 20—organization of an opposition “unionist party”
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Apr. 7 (754) | From the Chargé in Guatemala Summary of political situation; indication of opposition to Estrada Government by Bishop Piñol and embryo political party. |
263 |
| May 5 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Bishop Piñol’s public denouncement of tyranny in Guatemala. |
264 |
| May 12 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Effect of Bishop Piñol’s continued denunciations of Government. |
264 |
| May 17 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Popular appeal to Legation on behalf of Bishop Piñol following his arrest; request for instructions. |
265 |
| May 21 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Authorization to present U.S. views to Government regarding freedom of speech. |
266 |
| May 24 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) President Estrada’s assurance that Bishop Piñol will be given trial and that no drastic measures will be taken. |
266 |
| Aug. 21 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Release of Bishop Piñol. |
267 |
| Sept. 11 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Departure of Bishop Piñol for the United States en route to Rome. |
267 |
| Sept. 20 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Growth of the opposition party; Piñol’s intention to enlist public sympathy in the United States. |
267 |
| Oct. 13 (870) | From the Chargé in Guatemala Organization of Progressive Party of Guatemala; appeal for U.S. protection in coming elections. |
268 |
| Dec. 31 (5) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Act of Organization of newly-formed Unionist Party (text printed). |
269 |
Financial Affairs
proposals for loans to finance currency reform and for the establishment of a national bank—suggestion by the united states government of study by an expert—project for an issue of additional paper money; deferment on the advice of the united states—appointment of professor kemmerer to study the currency problem; his recommendations, september 6—support of his plan by the united states
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Apr. 30 (506) | From the Minister in Guatemala Legislative Decree No. 974 of Apr. 12, 1918 (text printed) authorizing establishment of national bank and negotiations for foreign loan. |
271 |
| 1919 Mar. 29 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) President’s request of U.S. firm for loan to establish national bank; U.S. firm’s request for Department’s approval of negotiations. |
272 |
| Apr. 7 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Pledge of U.S. support of any legitimate enterprise of this character to which U.S. citizens are parties if beneficial to Guatemala. |
272 |
| Apr. 23 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) to President on desirability of currency reform following study of financial situation by expert; U.S. attitude toward rehabilitation of Guatemalan finances. |
273 |
| Apr. 23 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Passage of bill authorizing additional 60 million paper pesos. |
274 |
| May 3 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to make representations to President against signing bill in question. |
274 |
| May 4 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Signing of bill by President for additional currency issue; possibility of delay in its execution. |
274 |
| May 4 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) U.S. firm’s interest in loan conditional on favorable acquisition of electric company. |
275 |
| May 7 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) President’s desire to secure expert on financial reforms and intention of issuing but 10 million pesos pending survey. |
275 |
| May 13 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Opposition of Guatemalan bankers to new issue of currency and foreign loan. |
276 |
| May 14 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Acceptance of U.S. offer to recommend expert for study of financial situation and to assist in effecting reforms suggested. |
276 |
| May 23 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Appointment of commission to establish national bank, indicating tendency toward foreign loan; curtailment of proposed currency issue. |
277 |
| June 5 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Recommendation of Prof. E. W. Kemmerer as currency expert. |
277 |
| June 11 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Acceptance of Kemmerer’s services for effecting currency reform; continued withholding of currency issue. |
278 |
| July 11 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Departure of Kemmerer for Guatemala. |
278 |
| July 30 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Arrival and reception of Kemmerer in Guatemala. |
278 |
| Sept. 6 | Professor Edwin Walter Kemmerer to President Estrada
Cabrera Summary of conclusions of report on currency reform in Guatemala (text printed) |
279 |
| Oct. 25 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) U.S. approval of Kemmerer plan as reported; desirability of participation by American interests in proposed national bank. |
283 |
| Nov. 3 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Progress of translation of Kemmerer report; information that Department will be given permission to use report as it sees fit. |
283 |
| Nov. 25 | Department Memorandum Discussion in Department with Guatemalan delegation of proposed reorganization of Guatemalan monetary system based on Kemmerer report. |
284 |
| Dec. 9 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) U.S. desire to secure permission to have Kemmerer report made available for confidential use at Pan American Financial Conference. |
286 |
| Dec. 19 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) President’s permission for Department to use Kemmerer report in any way it desires; completion of translation of report. |
286 |
Treatment of Enemy Property
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 26 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Mission of Ames, W.T.B. special agent, and Morgan, of Alien Property Custodian office, to advise as to treatment of enemy property in Guatemala. |
287 |
| 1919 Jan. 18 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) For Ames: Interest of U.S. firms in purchase of Empresa Electrica; inquiry as to steps to be taken. |
287 |
| Jan. 21 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) For Ely, W.T.B.: Information regarding proposed sale of electric company’s property. |
288 |
| Jan. 25 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Ames to Ely: Request for authority to agree to Government’s proposed retention of enemy funds in Guatemala as security for indemnities. |
288 |
| Jan. 31 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Ely to Ames: Approval of any enemy-property legislation which provides liquidation and safeguards proceeds. |
289 |
| Feb. 24 (18) | From the Special Agent of the Department of
State Executive Decree No. 747 of Feb. 12, 1919, regarding enemy property (text printed), and other related documents; appointment of alien property custodian. |
289 |
| May 24 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Guatemala’s refusal to sell Empresa Electrica; application of U.S. company for lease. |
293 |
| May 31 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Lease of Empresa Electrica by U.S. company; improbability of sale of other enemy properties. |
294 |
| July 26 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Guatemala’s obligations, under provisions of peace treaty, in regard to enemy property; instructions to urge public sale of property. |
295 |
| Aug. 5 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Information regarding official lists of enemy property taken over by Guatemala and arrangements for sale thereof. |
295 |
| Sept. 22 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) U.S. desire that American capital participate in Guatemalan developments; instructions to request date of sale of German properties. |
296 |
| Oct. 1 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Guatemalan approval of peace treaty; probable private sale of German holdings despite U.S. representations; prospective private sale to U.S. interests. |
297 |
| Oct. 30 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Inquiries regarding sale of enemy property and suggestions for regulation thereof. |
297 |
| Oct. 30 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Continued delay in announcing date and conditions of sale of enemy property; suggestion of representations to prevent return of property to owners. |
298 |
| Nov. 3 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Information concerning conditions of sale of German properties; objection to regulations regarding sale of crops. |
299 |
| Nov. 11 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Further delay in announcing date of sales, thus allowing removal of crops from enemy property and opportunity for Germans to repurchase. |
300 |
| Nov. 17 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Department’s approval of private sales if bona fide American interests have opportunity to negotiate for enemy properties. |
300 |
| Nov. 22 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to impress upon Guatemala importance of publishing date and conditions of sales at earliest possible moment. |
300 |
| Dec. 9 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Delay in selling enemy property until after harvest, allegedly as means of forestalling strike. |
301 |
| Dec. 26 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Request for definite reply from President regarding date for liquidation of enemy property. |
301 |
| 1920 Jan. 28 (21) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Publication of acuerdo authorizing sale of enemy properties. |
302 |
HAITI
Execution of the Treaty of September 16, 1915
arrangements for direct communication with the president of haiti and for periodic conferences of american treaty officials—supplementary agreements, august 24 and december 3, 1918, providing for American approval of legislation and disbursements request of the haitian government for the abolition of martial law and for the right to appoint and dismiss customs employees—complaints alleging arbitrary acts of american financial authorities—consideration of withdrawal of the forces of occupation—reports of increased banditry; dispatch of additional forces—note of october 10, 1919, in justification of the policies of the occupation
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 May 29 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to present statement to President (text printed) proposing direct communication between President and Legation as means of avoiding future misunderstandings. |
303 |
| June 22 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to present note to President (text printed) requesting submission of all proposed legislation bearing on treaty objects for U. S. information and possible discussion. |
304 |
| June 26 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) President’s approval of U.S. suggestion regarding legislation and offer to draw up memorandum covering procedure to be followed. |
304 |
| July 3 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Form of memorandum to be agreed upon with Haitian Government (text printed) regarding procedure to be followed in legislation pertaining to treaty objects. |
305 |
| July 3 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Arrangement for coordination among treaty officials by means of weekly conferences. |
305 |
| July 13 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Request that agreement with Haiti regarding legislation be effected by exchange of notes; further statement on scope of agreement. |
307 |
| July 18 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Account of preparation of memorandum submitted in telegram of July 3, and inquiry whether Department wishes it replaced by exchange of notes. |
307 |
| July 31 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Preference of Department for exchange of notes rather than formal memorandum regarding legislation. |
308 |
| Aug. 24 | The Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
to the American Minister Note effecting a supplementary agreement with the United States for U.S. approval of legislation affecting treaty objects. |
309 |
| Sept. 24 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Inquiry whether all proposed legislation submitted to Legation should be forwarded to Washington for approval prior to enactment. |
310 |
| Sept. 26 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Procedure to be followed in passing upon proposed legislation submitted to Legation. |
310 |
| Nov. 30 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Haitian Chargé’s note (text printed) making representations against tyranny of treaty officials in fiscal matters; request for views of Minister and treaty officials. |
311 |
| Dec. 4 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Repudiation of charges of tyranny as being personal attack by former Foreign Minister Borno; Foreign Office note (text printed) transferring control of disbursements to Financial Adviser. |
312 |
| 1919 Feb. 5 (303) | From the Minister in Haiti Report of meeting of treaty officials and instructions sent by Haiti to its delegate at Peace Conference (text printed) to seek through President Wilson the abolition of martial law and right of Government to appoint and remove customs employees. |
313 |
| Feb. 14 | From the Haitian Chargé Memorandum (text printed) and appended documents setting forth, as requested by Department, certain grievances against the Financial Adviser and the occupation. |
316 |
| Mar. 20 (1193) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Department’s opposition to withdrawal of marines from Haiti on account of reported increase in banditry and request for additional U.S. forces. |
328 |
| Mar. 20 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Views of American Commission in Paris regarding desirability of discontinuing military occupation of Haiti; instructions to discuss subject with treaty officials and report opinions. |
329 |
| Apr. 5 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Opinion of treaty officials and Minister that U.S. forces cannot safely be withdrawn as yet. |
330 |
| Apr. 5 | From the Haitian Minister Enumeration of causes for discontent in Haiti, alleged to be due to acts of the occupation, and appeal for beginning of new era as promised. |
331 |
| Aug. 21 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Passage of certain laws by Haitian Legislature without approval of Legation and notification by Legation of their nonrecognition by the United States. |
336 |
| Oct. 10 | To the Haitian Minister Point by point discussion of causes for discontent in Haiti with justification of policies of the occupation. |
336 |
| Nov. 7 | To the Haitian Minister Decision in favor of Financial Adviser of question of control of Haitian finances; settlement of complaints against former Financial Adviser. |
340 |
Agreement between the United States and Haiti, October 3, 1919, for the Establishment of a Claims Commission and for a Loan of $40,000,000
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 24 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) From Ruan: Summary of Haitian financial situation since beginning of occupation. |
340 |
| Mar. 20 | To the Minister in Haiti Draft protocol between the United States and Haiti in pursuance of objects of treaty of 1915 to establish finances of Haiti on solid basis, with instructions to initiate negotiations. |
342 |
| Apr. 30 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Changes in protocol, suggested by President and concurred in by Financial Adviser and Minister. |
342 |
| June 7 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Acceptance of certain changes in protocol; suggestion that all claims against Haiti be adjusted on same basis and that new Claims Commission review findings of prior Commission. |
343 |
| Aug. 11 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Agreement as to protocol on condition of substitution of certain phrase; request for full powers and approval of phrase. |
344 |
| Aug. 20 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Approval of substituting desired phrase; request for copy of protocol prior to sending full powers. |
344 |
| Aug. 23 (339) | From the Minister in Haiti Draft of protocol; intention of exchanging notes to effect agreement that claims commissioner appointed by Haiti shall have U.S. approval. |
345 |
| Aug. 28 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Departure of Commander Gayler for Washington with protocol; correction of text. |
345 |
| 1919 Sept. 11 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Authorization to sign protocol for establishment of Claims Commission and to effect exchange of notes, pending arrival of full powers by mail. |
346 |
| Sept. 20 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Failure to receive full powers by mail or to sign protocol. |
346 |
| Sept. 23 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Adequacy of telegraphic instructions as authority for signing of protocol prior to arrival of full powers by mail. |
346 |
| Oct. 6 (352) | From the Minister in Haiti Protocol between the United States and Haiti signed Oct. 3, for establishment of a Claims Commission and for a loan of $40,000,000, and copies of notes exchanged providing that Haitian member of Commission shall meet with U.S. approval (texts printed). |
347 |
Contract of “Retrait” between the Haitian Government and the National Bank, April 12, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Mar. 16 | From the Financial Adviser of
Haiti Transmittal and exposition of proposed agreement between Government and National Bank of Haiti regarding currency reform. |
352 |
| Dec. 4 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) For Ruan: Necessity for written statement acknowledging Government indebtedness to Haitian Bank before latter can deal with National City Bank regarding currency reform and loan. |
354 |
| 1919 Jan. 6 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) From Ruan: Inquiry whether Haitian Bank will proceed with currency reform immediately after agreement with Government is reached. |
355 |
| Jan. 10 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) For Ruan: Willingness of bank officers in New York to conclude currency-reform agreement with Haitian Government in return for settlement of accounts, once approval of Paris directors is received. |
355 |
| Jan. 15 | From the Vice President of the Banque Nationale de
la République d’Haiti Offer to begin printing gourdes as first step in currency reform as soon as Haitian Government signs enclosed agreement acknowledging indebtedness to bank. |
355 |
| Jan. 17 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Farnham to Scarpa: Form of agreement (text printed) acknowledging indebtedness to Haitian Bank to be submitted for signature of Haitian Government. |
356 |
| 1919 Jan. 30 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Request for pressure on Paris directors of bank to authorize currency reform and alleviate financial distress caused by delay in approving agreement. |
357 |
| Feb. 6 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Agreement of Paris directors to receive Haitian note of indebtedness and print gourdes pending settlement of other questions connected with currency reform. |
358 |
| Feb. 14 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Finance Minister’s insistence that agreement acknowledging Government indebtedness be signed simultaneously with that of currency reform. |
358 |
| Feb. 27 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) From McIlhenny: Advisability of Government’s signing indebtedness agreement without waiting for conclusion of currency-reform agreement which bank has obligated itself to sign. |
359 |
| Feb. 27 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Necessity for Haitian signature of some form of agreement acknowledging indebtedness to bank and promising payment. |
360 |
| Mar. 1 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) For McIlhenny: Further refusal of Minister of Finance to sign either of documents separately. |
361 |
| Mar. 6 | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Continued Government refusal to sign one document without other. |
361 |
| Nov. 13 (359) | From the Minister in Haiti Official press copies (texts printed) of (1) convention between the Government and National Bank of Haiti regulating monetary reform; (2) convention between same parties for settlement of amounts remaining due to bank, both conventions signed Apr. 12; and (3) additional article to first-named convention, signed Oct. 24, providing for further issuance of currency. |
362 |
Agreement of the United States to a Special Bond Issue for Paving Done under a Contract of 1912
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 1 (247) | To the Minister in Haiti U.S. consent to Haitian bond issue for replacement of previous issues unauthorized by the United States and for liquidation of indebtedness to paving company. |
371 |
| Nov. 8 (355) | From the Minister in Haiti Settlement of bond issue in accordance with Department’s instructions. |
372 |
HONDURAS
Political Affairs
arbitrary rule of president betrand; his assumption of dictatorial powers, july 17, 1919—revolutionary movement under lópez gutiérrez—representations of the united states in behalf of free elections; proposal of good offices, september 5—resignation of bertrand, september 9—exercise of power by the council of ministers assisted by the diplomatic and consular corps—admonitions of the united states against dictation by López gutiérrez—installation of bográn as provisional president, october 5—election of lópez gutiérrez; pronouncements of the united states recognizing his election and bográn’s tenure for the unexpired term
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Feb. 17 (137) | From the Minister in Honduras Account of President’s arbitrary rule and the development of strong opposition. |
374 |
| Mar. 15 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) U. S. desire for free elections and freedom of action for U. S. companies in employing counsel. |
376 |
| Mar. 18 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President’s assurance of free elections and denial of coercion of U. S. companies. |
376 |
| Mar. 20 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Imprisonment of prominent members of the opposition. |
377 |
| May 12 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Arrival of U.S.S. Machias at Amapala, and request for vessel’s continued presence. |
377 |
| July 18 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President’s assumption of dictatorship, accompanied by arrests and pillaging. |
377 |
| July 19 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Granting of asylum in Legation to General Medal and others; request for instructions. |
378 |
| July 19 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Blockading of U. S. Legation by Government forces; ineffective protest to President. |
378 |
| July 20 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Request for further particulars regarding assumption of dictatorship by President; instructions to make oral representations to President (substance printed) concerning U. S. desire for free elections. |
379 |
| July 22 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Beginning of revolutionary movement under López Gutiérrez. |
380 |
| July 23 [21?] | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President’s refusal to consider oral representations regarding free elections. |
381 |
| July 25 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Removal of guards blockading Legation; discussion of practice of asylum. |
381 |
| Aug. 11 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Nicaraguan refusal to permit Honduran troops to operate in Nicaragua against revolutionists near boundary. |
382 |
| Aug. 26 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President’s refusal to consider immediate truce and promise to consult Minister concerning free elections if revolution is prolonged. |
382 |
| Aug. 29 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) U.S. refusal to view with indifference violation of Nicaraguan soil. |
383 |
| Sept. 5 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Instructions to present note to President (text printed) offering U.S. good offices for free elections and intimating U.S. intervention if offer is rejected. |
383 |
| Sept. 9 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Resignation and departure of Bertrand, leaving power to Council of Ministers; arrangement for truce with López Gutiérrez and other revolutionary leaders. |
384 |
| Sept. 9 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Release of political prisoners and conclusion of arrangements insuring public safety. |
385 |
| Sept. 10 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Recommendations for continuity of constitutional government with Bográn as Provisional President and convocation of presidential candidates to insure free elections. |
385 |
| Sept. 12 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Offer of Provisional Presidency to Bográn. |
386 |
| Sept. 15 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Acceptance of Provisional Presidency by Bográn. |
387 |
| Sept. 15 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Proposal of López Gutiérrez to establish military dictatorship pending arrival of Bográn. |
387 |
| Sept. 16 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Arrangement with Council of Ministers for entry into Tegucigalpa of López Gutiérrez and troops, and his guaranty of free elections. |
388 |
| Sept. 17 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Entrance of López Gutiérrez into Tegucigalpa with small force partly armed. |
388 |
| Sept. 20 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Telegram from López Gutiérrez (text printed) pledging free elections and maintenance of constitutional order; instructions to remind him of Department’s desire for adherence to constitutionalism. |
388 |
| Sept. 23 (318) | From the Minister in Honduras Foreign Minister’s note (text printed) accepting U.S. good offices in bringing about suspension of hostilities. |
389 |
| Oct. 2 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Arrival of Bográn in Tegucigalpa to assume Provisional Presidency. |
391 |
| Oct. 6 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Inauguration of Provisional President Bográn. |
391 |
| Oct. 24 | From the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) Provisional President’s request for U.S. expression of approval of his administration. |
391 |
| Oct. 27 (506) | From the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras Report on political conditions in Honduras. |
391 |
| Oct. 29 | To the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) U.S. approval of acts of Bográn’s administration. |
394 |
| Oct. 30 | From the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) Election of López Gutiérrez as President; inquiry as to right of Bográn to remain in office until term of President-elect begins. |
394 |
| Nov. 12 | To the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) Approval of Bográn’s tenure of office for unexpired term. |
394 |
| Dec. 11 | To the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras (tel.) U.S. public recognition of election of López Gutiérrez. |
395 |
Amends Made for an Insult to the American Flag
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 9 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Reported insult to U.S. flag at Juticalpa; Foreign Office promise of investigation. |
395 |
| Dec. 16 (72) | From the Minister in Honduras Note sent to Foreign Office (text printed) after failure of Government to take action in flag incident, requesting punishment of guilty parties and expression of regret. |
395 |
| 1919 Jan. 3 (285) | To the Minister in Honduras Approval of action taken in connection with flag incident; instructions to press for punishment of guilty parties. |
397 |
| Jan. 16 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Instructions to request immediate suitable amends in case no satisfactory reply yet received from Honduras in connection with flag incident. |
398 |
| Feb. 27 (156) | From the Minister in Honduras Foreign Office note (text printed) expressing regret and indicating punishment of guilty parties in flag incident. |
398 |
Treatment of Enemy Property
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Mar. 13 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Instructions in connection with mission of Ames to secure legislation for liquidation and sale of German interests in Honduras. |
400 |
| Mar. 13 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Ely to Ames: Instructions to proceed to Honduras to secure liquidation of German interests, arranging, if necessary, for purchase and operation by U.S. interests and for refunding of Honduran debt. (Instructions to repeat to Tegucigalpa.) |
400 |
| Mar. 26 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Ames to Ely: Arrival in Honduras and designation of an associate; request for suggested improvements in proposal to be presented. |
401 |
| Apr. 7 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Ely to Ames: Recommendations regarding proposed law for liquidation of German interests in Honduras, as improvement over Guatemalan enactment. |
401 |
| May 26 (19) | From the Special Agent of the Department of
State Report on legislation secured for liquidation of German interests in Honduras and appointment of enemy property custodian. |
402 |
| May 26 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Request for official list of enemy properties taken over, their present status, and statement of conditions of purchase. |
405 |
| June 26 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Information that no German property has been taken over pending decision by Supreme Court on constitutionality of alien property law. |
405 |
| July 17 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Inquiry regarding Supreme Court decision on alien property law, Government action on enemy-property section of peace treaty, and probable liquidation of German interests near Fonseca Bay. |
405 |
| July 29 | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Liability of Honduras in connection with enemy property in accordance with provisions of peace treaty. |
406 |
| Aug. 23 | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Supreme Court decision upholding enemy property law; President’s instructions to proceed with seizure of property. |
406 |
| Nov. 7 (516) | From the Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Honduras Account of securing Executive order applying alien property law; possibility of uncertain enforcement of the law. |
407 |
HUNGARY
Reopening of Trade, September 2, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Sept. 2 (829) | Notice Issued by the War Trade Board Section of the
Department of State Announcement of licenses authorizing resumption of trade with Hungary. |
410 |
Appointment of an American Commissioner, December 4, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Dec. 10 | To the Commissioner at Vienna Notice of appointment and instructions as to duties. |
410 |
ITALY
Agreement between the United States and Italy Extending the Duration of the Arbitration Convention of March 28, 1908
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 18 | From the Italian Embassy Suggested renewal of arbitration convention of Mar. 28, 1908, for another 5-year period. |
413 |
| 1919 Jan. 15 | To the Italian Embassy English text of agreement renewing arbitration convention for further period of 5 years from Jan. 22, 1919, and request for equivalent Italian text. |
413 |
| Mar. 20 | Agreement between the United States and
Italy Text of agreement renewing arbitration convention of 1908 for further period of 5 years from Jan. 22, 1919. |
413 |
JAPAN
Decision of the Japanese Government to Discontinue Issuing Passports for “Picture Brides” to Proceed to the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Nov. 19 | Department Memorandum Desirability of Japanese restriction of emigration of “picture brides” in order to forestall passage by Congress of Japanese exclusion act. |
415 |
| Nov. 19 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Agitation in Japan over discrimination against Japanese in America; Foreign Office support of resolution of Japanese association in California to stop immigration of “picture brides.” |
416 |
| Nov. 21 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Desirability of Japanese action to prevent entrance of “picture brides” into the United States. |
417 |
| Dec. 4 | Department Memorandum Recommendation of Japanese Ambassador to his Government for action to prevent emigration of “picture brides” to the United States. |
418 |
| 1919 Dec. 13 | From the Japanese Appointed
Ambassador Prohibition by Japan of emigration of “picture brides” to continental United States. |
419 |
| Dec. 23 | Department Memorandum Understanding with Debuchi, Japanese Counselor, that settlement of “picture bride” question has no relation to checking of anti-Japanese activity. |
419 |
| Dec. 27 | To the Japanese Appointed Ambassador U.S. appreciation of Japanese action regarding “picture brides.” |
420 |
Disorders at Tientsin Resulting in Injuries to American Soldiers Inflicted by Japanese—Efforts to Obtain Amends
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 13 | From the Minister in China (tel.) Serious fracas between U.S. soldiers, Japanese police, and civilians at Tientsin. |
420 |
| Mar. 15 | From the Minister in China (tel.) Report that situation at Tientsin is well in hand. |
421 |
| Mar. 15 | To the Minister in China (tel.) Instructions to report by cable essential facts of Tientsin affair. |
421 |
| Mar. 23 | From the Minister in China (tel.) Examination of evidence of Tientsin affair by committee of representative Americans. |
421 |
| Mar. 23 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Summary of Japanese War Office report on Tientsin affair and conflicting statement by Japanese Foreign Office (text printed). |
422 |
| Apr. 4 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Instructions to present statement of Tientsin incident (text printed) based upon U.S. investigation and to request appropriate action by Japan. (Instructions to repeat to Peking for information.) |
424 |
| Apr. 10 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Delivery of U.S. representations regarding Tientsin affair to Foreign Office. |
426 |
| Apr. 11 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Request that Japan’s reply be expedited. |
426 |
| Apr. 14 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Foreign Minister’s reply that Japanese Minister in China has been instructed to make amends if Japanese were at fault. |
427 |
| Apr. 25 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Desirability of early settlement of Tientsin affair in view of difficulty of restraining press comment. |
427 |
| 1919 Apr. 26 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Japanese postponement of action pending determination of presence of U.S. soldiers in Japanese concession on Mar. 12. |
427 |
| May 3 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Foreign Minister’s statement that consuls in Tientsin have almost reached agreement on facts of incident; growth of anti-American sentiment. |
428 |
| May 13 | From the Minister in China (tel.) Telegram sent to Tokyo (text printed) denying agreement between consuls and indicating that Japanese apologies are conditional upon admission of probable presence of U.S. soldiers in Japanese concession on Mar. 12. |
428 |
| May 23 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Memorandum presented to Foreign Office (text printed) requesting action on Tientsin affair; continued discussion of presence of U.S. soldiers in Japanese concession on Mar. 12. |
428 |
| May 26 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Approval of renewed request for settlement of Tientsin affair. |
429 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 2] | From the Minister in China (tel.) Tender of Japanese expressions of regret, considered inadequate by U.S. consul general, for certain phases of Tientsin affair. |
429 |
| June 3 | To the Minister in China (tel.) Information that Japanese representatives are instructed to apologize if apology is due; further Japanese emphasis on alleged action of U.S. soldiers on Mar. 12. (Instructions to repeat to Tokyo for information.) |
430 |
| June 6 | From the Minister in China (tel.) Japanese Minister’s failure to act in Tientsin affair. |
430 |
| July 2 | To the Minister in China (tel.) Enumeration of certain unsatisfactory points in settlement as reported by the press and instructions to cooperate with Japanese in effecting agreement. |
430 |
| July 14 | To the Minister in China (tel.) Japan’s instructions to its Minister in China to cooperate fully in effort to straighten out difficulty. |
432 |
| July 16 (2898) | From the Minister in China Letters exchanged by Minister and consul general at Tientsin (text printed) in regard to admitting possible presence of U.S. soldiers in Japanese concession on Mar. 12; continued silence of Japanese Minister. |
433 |
| Aug. 19 | The Consul General at Tientsin to the Minister in
China Various Japanese statements alleging presence of U.S. soldiers in Japanese concession on Mar. 12, contrary to evidence adduced by U.S. authorities; recommendation that U.S. position in matter be maintained. |
436 |
| Aug. 22 | Department Memorandum Debuchi’s statement that negotiations for settlement of Tientsin difficulty appear to be at an impasse. |
437 |
| Nov. 6 (185) | From the Consul General at
Tientsin Memorandum reporting further conversations with Japanese colleague regarding unsettled points in Tientsin affair (text printed). |
438 |
| Dec. 4 | Department Memorandum Conversation with Debuchi indicating futility of efforts to reach settlement of Tientsin incident in view of irreconcilable conflict of evidence. |
440 |
| Dec. 12 | Department Memorandum Further fruitless discussion of Tientsin incident with Debuchi. |
442 |
| Dec. 13 | Department Memorandum Unwillingness to accept Japanese Ambassador’s suggestion of settlement on basis of U.S. apology in case further investigation proves U.S. soldiers present in Japanese concession on Mar. 12. |
443 |
| Dec. 23 | Department Memorandum Noncommittal reply to Debuchi’s proposal of further investigation of affair on part of the United States. |
443 |
| Dec. 23 | Department Memorandum Lansing’s determination to take up Tientsin affair personally with Japanese Ambassador. |
444 |
Taxation by Japanese Authorities of Americans in the South Manchurian Railway Zone—Attitude of the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 31 (2615) | From the Minister in China Request for instructions on Japanese attempted taxation of Americans and question of police jurisdiction over Americans in Manchurian railway zone; correspondence between Minister and consul general at Mukden on matter (texts printed). |
444 |
| June 3 (992) | To the Minister in China Contention that treaty rights and privileges of U.S. citizens were not impaired by Japanese railway concession; views on questions of taxation and police jurisdiction in railway zone. |
449 |
| Sept. 4 (229) | From the Consul General at
Mukden Explanation of tax problem in Japanese railway concession; correspondence with Japanese colleague setting forth their respective views on subject (texts printed). |
451 |
| Nov. 22 (77) | To the Consul General at Mukden Denial of right of railway company to exercise political powers, including taxation; approval of U.S. citizens contributing toward municipal expenses. |
455 |
Injunctions to American Citizens to Avoid Interference in Political Affairs in Korea (Chosen)
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Jan. 29 (5) | From the Consul General at Seoul Notice sent to American mission stations in Korea, in which was enclosed a note dated 1897 from Minister in Korea to American residents, warning them to abstain from interference in domestic affairs (texts printed). |
458 |
| Mar. 8 (9) | To the Consul General at Seoul Approval of action in warning U.S. citizens in Korea against interfering in domestic affairs. |
460 |
| Apr. 6 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Telegram from Seoul (text printed) reporting arrest of American on political charge; Ambassador’s fear of likelihood of further similar occurrences and advice to missionaries to maintain neutral attitude. |
460 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 12] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Telegram from Seoul (text printed) reporting removal of wounded Koreans, allegedly criminals, from American hospital by Japanese. |
462 |
| Apr. 14 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Warning for consulate at Seoul to take strictly neutral attitude in Korea, while guarding U.S. interests. |
462 |
| Dec. 26 (7) | To the Consul General at Seoul Suggestion that U.S. missionaries be cautioned again to avoid actions construable as interference in domestic affairs. |
462 |
LIBERIA
Financial Affairs
efforts to obtain french and british approval of an all-american receivership—discussion at paris; refusal by the american government of a protectorate or mandate—plan to terminate the international receivership by refunding the 1912 loan—discussion with the treasury department as to amount of credits available
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 15 (6774) | From the Chargé in France (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) expressing desirability of French and British participation in financial aid to Liberia and willingness to discuss matter outside Peace Conference. |
464 |
| Jan. 17 (4112) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Substance of memorandum presented to the British Chargé on U.S. attitude toward all-American receivership, submitting Liberian problems to Peace Conference, and U.S. protectorate. |
465 |
| Jan. 23 (291) | From the Chargé in Liberia Legislative Resolution of Jan. 22 (text printed) authorizing President to accept U.S. loan for rehabilitation of Liberia. |
465 |
| Jan. 25 (7126) | To the Chargé in France (tel.) Reply to Foreign Office note, reasserting desirability of all-American receivership because of failure of multiple control. |
466 |
| 1919 Feb. 4 (558) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Advisability of sending to Paris U.S. Financial Adviser of Liberia, if Liberian matters are to be discussed there. |
467 |
| Feb. 12 (7173) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) proposing formation of representative commission in Paris to settle Liberian questions. |
468 |
| Feb. 16 (778) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Desirability of presence in Paris of U.S. Financial Adviser of Liberia during consideration of Liberian problems. |
469 |
| Feb. 25 (7525) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) stressing Liberia’s sovereign rights over concessions and financial and economic rehabilitation. |
469 |
| Apr. 17 | From the Secretary General of the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Documents concerning informal conference of U.S., British, and French representatives on Liberian affairs including notes exchanged between Embassy and Foreign Office (texts printed) and memorandum of informal conference (text printed). |
470 |
| Apr. 19 (1657) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Telegram from Minister in Liberia (text printed) reporting designation of new French receiver; suggestion that France be requested to postpone appointment. |
473 |
| Apr. 24 (1722) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Desirability of informal agreement rather than treaty with Liberia on loan and other matters. |
473 |
| Apr. 24 (1772) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) French instructions that no French receiver of customs be appointed to Liberia pending negotiations. |
475 |
| Apr. 30 (1873) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Request for texts of documents by which French and British are to agree to withdraw from Liberia if Department still feels that proposed treaty is unwise. French and British desire for U.S. guaranty for maintenance of order on Liberian border. |
476 |
| May 5 (1990) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Departure of French receiver for Liberia prior to receiving instructions for delay. |
477 |
| May 12 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Arrival of French receiver-designate; President’s desire to withhold approval pending U.S. advice. |
477 |
| May 20 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Suggestion that commissioning of French receiver be postponed until plans for rehabilitation are concluded. |
478 |
| May 26 (2108) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Proposals for immediate relief of Liberia by all-American receivership by arrangement with Great Britain and France, or by termination of international receivership through refunding 1912 bonds with U.S. loan. |
478 |
| July 1 (340) | From the Chargé in Liberia Liberia’s desire to draw against U.S. credit. |
480 |
| Aug. 4 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) French pressure for receiver-designate to commence duties; request for information as to developments and for instructions. |
480 |
| Aug. 7 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) No developments in Liberian problem; instructions to repeat suggestion outlined in Department’s May 20. |
481 |
| Sept. 5 | From the French Ambassador Representations because Liberia refuses to permit new French customs receiver to enter upon his duties. |
481 |
| Sept. 8 (5936) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to present note (substance printed) requesting statement of British attitude toward U.S. financial assistance and establishment of U.S. customs receivership in Liberia. |
482 |
| Sept. 12 | From the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Desire to limit advances to Liberia to amounts to which U.S. Government has already obligated itself. |
482 |
| Sept. 12 (9101) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Refusal to sanction commissioning of French receiver in Liberia; instructions to intimate possible Liberian purchase of outstanding bonds thus terminating French share in receivership. |
483 |
| Sept. 15 [?] (1314) | From the Ambassador in Great
Britain British note accepting with certain specified guaranties the enclosed U.S. proposal for withdrawal of Great Britain and France from customs receivership (texts printed). |
484 |
| Sept. 20 | To the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Information that obligations have been entered into with Liberia for substantial advances against the credit of $5,000,000. |
487 |
| Sept. 26 (9146) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Determination to proceed with rehabilitation of Liberia; instructions to secure French assent if possible. |
488 |
| Oct. 8 | To the Secretary of the Treasury Necessity for expediting negotiations for relief of Liberia. |
488 |
| Oct. 9 | From the Secretary of the
Treasury Readiness to conclude financial agreement with Liberia upon completion of negotiations with England and France. |
488 |
| Nov. 4 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Request for exact statement of Government obligations. |
489 |
| Nov. 12 | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Itemized account of Government indebtedness. |
489 |
| Nov. 19 | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to notify Department if Bank of British West Africa serves notice of expiration of agreement with Liberia. |
490 |
| Nov. 20 | To the Secretary of the Treasury Summary of negotiations which failed to bring to close international receivership in Liberia; suggestion for U.S. advance for refunding remainder of 1912 loan, thus ending receivership. |
490 |
| Nov. 20 | To the Secretary of the Treasury Assertion of U.S. commitment to program of economic and financial rehabilitation of Liberia and necessity for carrying through program. |
492 |
| Nov. 21 | From the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Inquiry as to U.S. commitments made respecting Liberia which concern England and France. |
493 |
| Nov. 28 | To the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Statement of U.S. commitments for economic development of Liberia, which concern England and France; reiteration of request for early action. |
494 |
| Dec. 8 | From the Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Recapitulation of facts surrounding establishment of credit for Liberia and negotiations in connection therewith; arrangement and terms for advances to be made in accordance with State Department’s request. |
495 |
| Dec. 13 (884) | From the British Appointed
Ambassador Liquidation of certain outstanding British claims against Liberian Government. |
503 |
Concessions
french projects for utilizing the former german cable between monrovia and pernambuco—application of a french company for a railway concession—attitude of the united states toward these projects
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 18 (269) | From the Chargé in Liberia President’s refusal to allow French company to connect and use German cable formerly operated between Liberia and Brazil; request for U.S. support in this stand. |
504 |
| Nov. 27 | From the French Ambassador Request for U.S. support of French application for harbor at Monrovia and railway connecting with French boundary. |
505 |
| Nov. 29 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to suggest that Liberia withhold conclusion of any agreement for concessions pending negotiations for refunding of 1912 loan. |
506 |
| Nov. 29 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Summary of German cable situation as covered in despatch of Nov. 18, together with Liberian request for deferment of U.S. decision until arrival of full explanation by mail. |
506 |
| Nov. 29 (272) | From the Chargé in Liberia Note from President (text printed) giving reasons for opposing efforts of French company to secure possession of former German cable and requesting U.S. support of position taken. |
507 |
| Dec. 28 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) U.S. accord with Liberian policy not to settle cable question in advance of Peace Conference and refunding of loan. |
509 |
| 1919 Jan. 4 | Department Memorandum Interview with secretary of French Embassy regarding French interest in German cable in Liberia and in railway concession to border |
510 |
| Jan. 8 (147) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Information regarding French projects for utilizing old German cable and for securing railway concession in Liberia. |
511 |
| Jan. 8 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) French threat to connect and operate German cable under protection of warship; French agreement with Great Britain to divide German cable system. |
512 |
| Jan. 11 (6937) | To the Chargé in France (tel.) Instructions to make representations regarding French threat to connect and operate German cable without Liberian approval. |
513 |
| Jan. 11 (4017) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to present U.S. views regarding proposed French activities in Liberia and to ascertain British attitude. |
514 |
| Jan. 14 (6749) | From the Chargé in France (tel.) Foreign Office renunciation of use of force in connecting German cable to French station, following Liberian protests; intimation of severance of all cable connection with Liberia. |
514 |
| Jan. 15 (6774) | From the Chargé in France (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) requesting U.S. support of proposed cable arrangement and railway concession in Liberia and threatening severance of all cable connection with Liberia if demands are unheeded. |
515 |
| Jan. 18 (2298) | To the French Chargé Refusal to support proposed French railway concession, application for which contains provisions contrary to Liberian law. |
517 |
| Jan. 20 (6966) | From the Chargé in France Foreign Office note (text printed) reiterating threat to disconnect cable line to Liberia and requesting U.S. aid in securing railway concession. |
519 |
| Jan. 22 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Adjournment of Liberian Legislature without taking action on applications for concessions. |
520 |
| Jan. 23 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) Inquiry concerning custody of Pernambuco end of former German cable connecting with Liberia. |
520 |
| Jan. 23 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Request for information concerning other communication lines, if French disconnect cable at Monrovia. |
520 |
| 1919 Jan. 25 (7126) | To the Chargé in France (tel.) Reply to French request for support of projects in Liberia. |
521 |
| Jan. 30 | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) Retention of Brazilian end of German cable by German company. |
521 |
| Feb. 4 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Legation’s opinion that French will not disconnect cable; survey of other means of communication. |
522 |
| Feb. 8 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Willingness of Department to recommend expert to supervise wireless plant, if necessary to preserve Liberian communication with outside. |
523 |
| Feb. 15 (7245) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) stating grounds for claim to German cable between Liberia and Brazil. |
523 |
| Feb. 19 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Inquiry regarding condition of former German cable lines connecting Liberia with outside. |
524 |
| Feb. 20 (1040) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British statement of French determination to divert cable from Liberia rather than connect it in face of Liberian protests. |
525 |
| Feb. 24 (7526) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) asserting Liberia’s right to control German cable within own jurisdiction and suggesting that Peace Conference determine disposition of all German cables. |
525 |
| Feb. 25 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Condition of former German cable system connecting Liberia with outside. |
526 |
| Sept. 25 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Application of British company for railway concession in Liberia. |
527 |
| Oct. 1 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Recommendation that Liberia give no definite consideration to applications for concessions pending conclusion of loan agreement. |
527 |
Service of American Officers with the Liberian Frontier Force
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| June 9 (338) | From the Chargé in Liberia Report on suppression of rebellious native tribes by Major Anderson, commanding Liberian Frontier Force; necessity for other U. S. Army officers as assistants. |
528 |
MEXICO
Message of President Carranza to the National Congress, September 1, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Sept. 3 (2341) | From the Chargé in Mexico President’s annual message to Congress (text printed), including summary of relations with the United States and other phases of Mexican foreign relations. |
531 |
Resumption of Extradition Proceedings by the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Apr. 5 | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Request for opinion as to advisability of resuming extradition proceedings with Mexico. (Sent also to certain consular officers in Mexico.) |
544 |
| Apr. 11 (2043) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Favorable opinion toward renewal of extradition proceedings with Mexico. |
544 |
| Apr. 21 (705) | To the Mexican Ambassador U.S. willingness to resume extradition proceedings. |
544 |
Declaration by the Mexican Government of Nonrecognition of the Monroe Doctrine
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Apr. 25 | From the Mexican Ambassador Mexican declaration (text printed) of refusal to recognize Monroe Doctrine. |
545 |
| May 13 (2010) | From the Chargé in Mexico Mexico City correspondent’s report of interview with President (text printed) in which latter explains his opposition to Monroe Doctrine. |
545 |
Exportation of Arms and Ammunition to Mexico
granting of licenses for exportation
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 11 (1794) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Request for views regarding Mexico’s application for munitions for maintaining order. |
548 |
| Jan. 12 (1900) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Approval of limited shipments of ammunition to Mexican Government to protect life and property. |
548 |
| Feb. 19 (1879) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Release of ammunition for use in Chihuahua, in view of Villa’s threat to destroy U.S. property. |
549 |
| Mar. 18 | From the Mexican Ambassador Mexico’s desire to buy rifles used by U.S. Army before the war. |
550 |
| 1919 June 9 | To the Mexican Ambassador Impossibility under existing laws of sale of rifles to Mexican Government. |
550 |
| June 13 | To the Mexican Ambassador Notification of permission to export ammunition to Juarez for use of garrison in military operations against Villistas. |
550 |
embargo of july 12, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| July 9 | To President Wilson Draft of new proclamation prohibiting shipment of arms and munitions to Mexico. |
551 |
| July 12 (1530) | Proclamation by the President Prohibiting of exportation to Mexico of arms and munitions of war, except with sanction of U.S. authorities. |
551 |
| July 31 (567) | From the British Chargé Inquiry as to U.S. policy in issuing licenses for exporting arms and ammunition to Mexico, under new proclamation. |
553 |
| Sept. 16 | To the British Chargé U.S. policy toward granting licenses for export of arms and munitions to Mexico. |
554 |
| 1920 Jan. 7 (F–493) | From the Mexican Ambassador Request for reply to numerous notes asking U.S. good offices in securing war material for Mexican Government. |
554 |
| Jan. 23 | To the Mexican Ambassador Inexpediency of permitting shipments of arms and munitions of war to Mexico at present time. |
555 |
Border Disturbances
violation by villistas of neutrality laws of the united states—crossing into mexico by american troops: repulse of villistas from ciudad juarez, june 15–16, 1919; pursuit of captors of american aviators—flying over mexican territory by american aviators
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Mar. 20 | From the Mexican Ambassador Request for punishment of certain Mexicans in Texas for violation of U.S. neutrality laws by fomenting revolutionary movement against Mexican Government. |
555 |
| May 13 | To the Mexican Ambassador Notification of rendition of verdict of guilty for certain Mexican revolutionists operating in Texas. |
556 |
| June 15 | From the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Capture of Juarez by Villistas and subsequent recapture by Government forces. |
557 |
| June 15 | From the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Resumption of fighting; report of casualties. |
557 |
| June 15 | From the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Continued conflict with some casualties occurring on U.S. soil; crossing of U.S. troops to Mexican territory. |
558 |
| June 16 | From the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Partial withdrawal of U.S. troops from Mexico following repulse of Villistas. |
558 |
| June 16 (2049) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Statement for publication if necessary that dispatch of U.S. troops into Mexico was not unfriendly gesture toward Government but was intended solely to protect U.S. citizens by driving rebels from border. |
558 |
| June 17 | From the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Mexico. |
559 |
| June 17 | From the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Unofficial report of Villista casualties at Juarez; report of request for protection of Americans at Casas Grandes. |
559 |
| Aug. 26 | To the Mexican Ambassador Reply to Mexican protest against U.S. pursuit on Mexican soil of captors of U.S. aviators; representations against lawlessness along border. |
560 |
| Aug. 29 | From the Consul at Chihuahua (tel.) Report of ill feeling caused by flight of U.S. airplanes over Chihuahua. |
561 |
| Sept. 1 (E–4421) | From the Mexican Ambassador Representations requesting punishment of U.S. aviators who flew over Chihuahua and prevention of future violations of a similar nature. |
561 |
| Sept. 3 | From the Consul at Chihuahua (tel.) Second appearance of U.S. airplanes over Chihuahua within a week. |
561 |
| Sept. 5 (E–4447) | From the Mexican Ambassador Representations seeking prevention of unwarranted violations of Mexican territory by frequent U.S. airplane flights. |
562 |
| Sept. 5 | From the Consul at Chihuahua (tel.) Third flight of airplanes over Chihuahua. |
562 |
| Sept. 8 | To the Consul at Chihuahua (tel.) War Department’s promise to issue orders against future airplane flights into Mexico. |
562 |
| Sept. 13 (E–4479) | From the Mexican Ambassador Representations against frequent airplane flights over Mexico. |
562 |
| Sept. 23 (E–4534) | From the Mexican Ambassador Inadequacy from Mexican viewpoint of U.S. explanation regarding entry of troops into Mexico. |
563 |
| Sept. 30 (2441) | From the Chargé in Mexico Portion of President’s message (text printed) regarding Villa’s attack on Juarez and subsequent incursion into Mexico of U.S. troops. |
563 |
| Oct. 25 (E–4670) | From the Mexican Ambassador Representations regarding machine-gun firing into Nogales, Sonora, by crew of U.S. airplane. |
564 |
| Dec. 26 | To the Mexican Ambassador Trial of U.S. airmen charged with firing into Nogales. |
565 |
Protection of Persons and Property of Americans and Other Foreigners
reports of murders, injuries, and depredations—the catron and jenkins cases—representations of the united states—good offices of american consuls for the protection of Chinese
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 8 (149) | From the Consul at Chihuahua Depredations by Villa; reorganization of army by Castro, and prospect of active resistance to Villistas. |
565 |
| Feb. 19 (1876) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to urge measures by Mexico to prevent banditry and murder of foreigners in Chiapas. |
569 |
| Feb. 28 (1850) | From the Chargé in Mexico Foreign Office statement that matter of assassination of foreigners in Chiapas has been referred to proper authorities. |
569 |
| May 29 (2021) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to request stationing of sufficient troops in Yaqui Valley to protect American lives and property. |
570 |
| June 14 (2085) | From the Chargé in Mexico Information from Foreign Office that adequate military protection of property in Yaqui Valley has been ordered. |
570 |
| June 18 | To the Consul at Ciudad Juarez (tel.) Instructions to renew request for military protection for Mormon colonies at Casas Grandes. |
570 |
| June 27 (2123) | From the Chargé in Mexico Information that military authorities have been instructed to afford protection to U.S. citizens, including Mormons, in Casas Grandes. |
571 |
| July 19 (106) | From the Consul at Guaymas Account of murders and robbery by Yaqui Indians in vicinity of Guaymas. |
571 |
| July 21 (2104) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present further representations to Foreign Office regarding murder of Peter Catron, U.S. citizen, and to indicate radical change in U.S. policy toward Mexico if murders continue. |
572 |
| 1919 July 30 (3084) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) replying to U.S. representations in Catron case and defending efforts made to apprehend bandits and maintain order. |
573 |
| Aug. 1 (1043) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to request that energetic measures be adopted by Mexico to protect U.S. lives and property in Yaqui region. |
575 |
| Aug. 31 (3157) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Enumeration of representations made to Foreign Office since 1917 regarding personal injuries to or invasion of rights of U.S. citizens. |
575 |
| Sept. 2 (2338) | From the Chargé in Mexico Cases of injuries or murders of U.S. citizens in Mexico regarding which nothing has been accomplished in way of punishing responsible criminals. |
575 |
| Sept. 24 | From the Chinese Chargé Renewal of request for U.S. protection of Chinese citizens in Mexico. |
576 |
| Oct. 1 | To the Chinese Chargé Notification of issuance of instructions to U.S. consular officers to exercise good offices with Mexican authorities in behalf of Chinese seeking U.S. protection. |
577 |
| Oct. 10 (2473) | From the Chargé in Mexico Foreign Office note (text printed) giving assurances of adequate protection of region around Guaymas from depredations by Yaqui Indians. |
577 |
| Oct. 21 (3272) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Circumstances surrounding kidnaping of Consular Agent Jenkins by outlaws at Puebla. |
578 |
| Oct. 21 (3230) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office assurances that all possible measures will be taken to effect release of Jenkins. |
578 |
| Oct. 24 (2259) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) U.S. expectation of release of Jenkins even if payment of indemnity by Mexican Government is necessary. |
578 |
| Oct. 26 (3242) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Agreement for release of Jenkins upon payment of ransom. |
579 |
| Oct. 26 (3245) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Delivery of ransom and release of Jenkins. |
579 |
| Nov. 3 (3256) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Summary of Foreign Office note describing efforts made to apprehend Jenkins’ abductors but declaring against principle of payment of ransom by Government. |
579 |
| Nov. 8 (2281) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) U.S. attitude toward payment of ransom by Mexico in Jenkins case. |
581 |
| Nov. 14 (3275) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Arrest of Jenkins and imprisonment in Puebla. |
582 |
| Nov. 16 (3277) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Release of Jenkins from prison and detention in his home, on accusation of criminal responsibility and giving of false evidence in connection with abduction. |
582 |
| Nov. 17 (1198) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to bring renewed activities of Yaquis to attention of Foreign Office, with request that effective measures be taken to prevent further depredations. |
582 |
| Nov. 19 (3287) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Rearrest of Jenkins and incarceration in penitentiary. |
583 |
| Nov. 23 (2302) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to request immediate release of Jenkins, stressing consequences of further persecution. |
583 |
| Nov. 26 (3311) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) defending legality of imprisonment of Jenkins. |
584 |
| Nov. 29 (2319) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) expounding injustice of imprisonment of Jenkins and renewing request for his immediate release. |
586 |
| Dec. 5 (3339) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Release of Jenkins, presumably on bail. |
589 |
| Dec. 17 (3367) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) reiterating right to imprison Jenkins and remarking on his release. |
589 |
| 1920 Dec. 4 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Release of Jenkins and cancelation of bond. |
590n |
Protection of American Oil Interests
extension of the period for the denouncement of oil claims—circular requiring payment of royalties in accordance with laws and decrees protested by the united states—refusal of drilling permits except on compliance with protested regulations; orders to stop operations begun without permits—offer of provisional permits on condition of an undertaking to comply with provisions of the law eventually to be passed—denouncement by third persons of properties leased by Americans—protests and representations of the united states
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Jan. 8 (1703) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Executive decree of Dec. 27, 1918 (text printed), extending period for denouncement of oil claims until enactment of petroleum law. |
591 |
| Feb. 25 (1842) | From the Chargé in Mexico Substance of Treasury circular of Feb. 19, 1919, requiring payment of royalties in accordance with petroleum laws. |
592 |
| Mar. 4 (1987) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Reported statement by Finance Minister that petroleum and mining interests acquired prior to adoption of Constitution would be respected. |
593 |
| Mar. 18 (1921) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to protest against attempt to collect royalties from American petroleum interests. |
593 |
| Mar. 22 (2021) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Threat of punishment of oil companies drilling without official permission. |
593 |
| Apr. 11 (1962) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) From Fletcher: Contingency of liberal treatment regarding shipment of munitions to Mexico upon granting of provisional permits for oil drilling. |
594 |
| Apr. 11 (1963) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) making representations against denial of permits to U.S. companies for new work as means of forcing recognition of Mexican right to confiscate legally acquired petroleum interests. |
594 |
| Apr. 16 (2051) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) For Fletcher: Cabrera’s disapproval of U.S. citizens’ seeking provisional permits for new drilling prior to further enactment. |
596 |
| Apr. 16 (1969) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) protesting denouncement by third persons of oil properties leased by U.S. citizens as being coercion into admission of lawfulness of Mexican confiscatory measures. |
596 |
| May 3 (1992) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Suggestion for renewed efforts to secure favorable action regarding provisional oil permits. |
597 |
| May 7 (2076) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Cabrera’s endeavor to arrange for provisional permits subject to future legislation. |
597 |
| June 2 (3008) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Delay in granting provisional permits to drill. |
598 |
| June 3 (2063) | From the Chargé in Mexico Foreign Office note (text printed) placing blame for coercive measures on U.S. companies which failed to comply, under protest, with Mexican law. |
598 |
| June 10 (716) | From the Consul at Tampico Enforcement of order to stop oil operations begun without permits; official request (text printed) to Mexican War Office for military aid in enforcing suspensions, and instructions (text printed) to chiefs of inspection as to scope of suspension activities. |
599 |
| June 16 (2048) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) pointing out that compliance under protest with Mexican law would invalidate U.S. oil companies’ claims. |
603 |
| June 16 (3025) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) President’s orders to stop drilling operations in all cases where permits have not been secured. |
604 |
| June 18 (2052) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to make representations against President’s orders to stop drilling operations in all cases where permits have not been secured. |
605 |
| June 20 (3033) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Refusal of Government to make exceptions to law requiring permits to begin or continue new work on oil lands. |
605 |
| June 24 (2108) | From the Chargé in Mexico Cabrera’s promise to take up question of provisional permits and revocation of President’s order to stop drilling where permits have not been obtained. |
605 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 22] | From the Mexican Embassy Mexican Foreign Office to Mexican Ambassador, July 21: Permission to inform the United States that Government will issue provisional permits if grantees promise to submit to future oil legislation. |
606 |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 11] | From the Mexican Embassy Mexican Foreign Office to Mexican Ambassador, Aug. 4: Circular of Aug. 1, 1919 (text printed), offering provisional permits if grantees promise to submit to future oil legislation. |
606 |
| Sept. 2 (2331) | From the Chargé in Mexico Senate petroleum bill (text printed) and committee report thereon; Mexican comment on proposed bill. |
607 |
| Sept. 9 | To the Chairman of the League of Free Nations
Association U.S. attitude toward alleged monthly payments to General Pelaez by oil interests. |
610 |
| Oct. 1 (2228) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) requesting respect for rights of U.S. citizens pending passage of oil legislation. |
610 |
| Oct. 7 (3213) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Defeat of Senate oil bill and consideration of Executive oil bill. |
612 |
| Nov. 18 (2299) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) making representations against renewed rigor in stopping drilling operations by U.S. companies in face of previous U.S. protests and prior to passage of new legislation. |
612 |
| Dec. 9 (3354) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Passage by Mexican Senate of Executive petroleum bill. |
613 |
Protection of American Landholding Interests
agrarian law of the state of sonora, promulgated july 3, 1919; protests of the united states—representations in behalf of the richardson construction company
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 24 (1745) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) making representations against proposed Agrarian Law in Sonora as being confiscatory and contrary to Mexican Constitution. (Sent also to consul at Nogales for authorities of Sonora.) |
614 |
| 1919 July 16 (2095) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to urge action to prevent enforcement of Agrarian Law passed by Sonora Legislature. (Sent also to consul at Nogales for authorities of Sonora.) |
615 |
| July 19 (105) | From the Consul at Guaymas Agrarian Law of Sonora, passed June 23, 1919 (text printed). |
615 |
| Aug. 14 (2154) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) renewing representations against Agrarian Law of Sonora and making specific objections. (Sent also to consul at Nogales for authorities of Sonora.) |
623 |
| Aug. 27 (2182) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to make representations against action of Sonora authorities in attempted sale of portion of U.S. company’s property for nonpayment of taxes. |
624 |
| Sept. 4 (2349) | From the Chargé in Mexico Foreign Office note (text printed) acknowledging receipt of U.S. representations sent in accordance with instructions of Aug. 14. |
625 |
| Sept. 21 (190) | From the Consul at Nogales Reply of Governor of Sonora (text printed) to protest made by consul in accordance with instructions of Aug. 14, and defending justice and constitutionality of Agrarian Law. |
626 |
| Oct. 9 | To the Counsel of the Association of Foreigners
Owning Land in Sonora, Mexico Refusal to make representations on behalf of U.S. company concerning decision of Mexican Supreme Court on appeal of land-taxation case. |
631 |
Claims of Americans against the Mexican Government
attitude of the american and other governments toward the claims commission established by decree of november 24, 1917—new decree of august 30, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 14 (4833) | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Inquiry as to attitude of Government toward commission established by Mexican decree of Nov. 24, 1917, for consideration of claims against Mexican Government. (Sent also to the Ambassadors in France and Italy.) |
632 |
| 1919 Mar. 28 (1560) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British decision to await further developments before recognizing Mexican claims commission. |
633 |
| Apr. 7 (2762) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) asserting Italian determination to ignore Mexican claims commission and to place emphasis on arbitration under existing treaty. |
633 |
| Apr. 17 (45) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French decision to reserve rights of nationals while determining whether or not to submit claims to Mexican commission. |
634 |
| Apr. 26 (2065) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Number and extent of foreign claims before Mexican commission. |
635 |
| May 9 (2081) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Taking over by commission of claims for damages suffered during Madero revolution. |
635 |
| July 9 | Statement Issued to the Press by the Department of
State Announcement of U.S. nonacceptance of Mexican claims commission. |
636 |
| July 25 (1024) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to present note (text printed) making representations for modification of composition of claims commission and scope of its activities. |
637 |
| Sept. 10 (2374) | From the Chargé in Mexico Executive decree of Aug. 30, 1919 (text printed), establishing new claims commission with enlarged powers. |
638 |
Financial Affairs
formation of an international committee of bankers to represent Mexico’s creditors—attitude of the American government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 18 | From Mr. Thomas W. Lamont Advisability of having committee representing banking interests in the United States, France, and Great Britain, to protect international investment interests in Mexico. |
644 |
| Dec. 13 | From Mr. Thomas W. Lamont Urgency of proceeding with formation of committee of banking interests in view of pressure from various groups of investors. |
645 |
| 1919 Jan. 7 | To J. P. Morgan and Company Department’s nonobjection to formation of international committee of bankers to represent Mexico’s creditors and protect their interests. |
646 |
| Jan. 15 (1806) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Imminence of formation of international committee of bankers for protection of foreign interests in Mexico, under supervision of U.S. interests. |
647 |
| Feb. 24 | Department Memorandum Background of organization of International Committee of Bankers. |
647 |
| Dec. 23 | Mr. Thomas W. Lamont to the Ambassador in Mexico, on
Duty in the Department of State Request that International Bankers Committee be allowed to arrange own details of membership, retaining control in the United States. |
648 |
| Dec. 27 | The Ambassador in Mexico, on Duty in the Department
of State, to Mr. Thomas W. Lamont Department’s willingness to leave details of membership of Committee to Lamont provided control remains in U.S. hands. |
649 |
NETHERLANDS
Agreement between the United States and the Netherlands Extending the Duration of the Arbitration Convention of May 2, 1908
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 4 | From the Netherland Minister Draft of proposed extension of Netherland-American Arbitration Convention of May 2, 1908, for further period of 5 years, effective Mar. 25, 1919. |
650 |
| 1919 Jan. 24 (6) | To the Netherland Minister Department’s approval of draft extending arbitration convention. |
650 |
| Mar. 8 | Agreement between the United States and the
Netherlands Text of agreement extending arbitration convention for further 5—year period beginning Mar. 25, 1919. |
651 |
Asylum of the Former German Emperor and the Crown Prince in the Netherlands
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 19 (121) | From the Special Representative (tel.) For the President: Inquiry as to views in regard to permitting the Kaiser to remain in the Netherlands. |
652 |
| Nov. 20 (5255) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Attitude of the Netherlands toward presence of ex-Kaiser within its borders. |
652 |
| Nov. 21 (56) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) President Wilson to House: Disadvantages of having the ex-Kaiser so near his former kingdom. |
653 |
| Undated [Rec’d Dec. 3] | From the British Embassy British Foreign Office to British Chargé, Dec. 2: Communication for the President and Lansing expressing desire for U.S. cooperation with Allied Powers in demanding surrender of ex-Kaiser and Crown Prince for trial. |
653 |
| 1919 July 1 (6521) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) French note sent to the Netherlands (text printed) requesting close surveillance of ex-Kaiser and Crown Prince and suggesting desirability of their surrender. |
654 |
| July 10 (6557) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Netherland reply (text printed) to French note, reserving right, as sovereign state, to act in case of ex-Kaiser and Crown Prince. |
655 |
| July 21 (3247) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Exchange of telegrams (texts printed) between Commission and Legation at The Hague indicating U.S. noncommittal attitude toward extradition of ex-Kaiser. |
656 |
| Dec. 7 (7047) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Opinion of Foreign Minister that extradition of ex-Kaiser is about to be demanded. |
657 |
| Dec. 13 (3724) | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Unwillingness to support demand for extradition of ex-Kaiser or to participate in possible trial. |
657 |
| Dec. 15 (7061) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Development of Allied indifference toward extradition of ex-Kaiser. |
658 |
NICARAGUA
British Claims Against Nicaragua—Good Offices of the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1916 June 29 (187) | From the British Ambassador Presentation of lists of British claims against Nicaragua; inquiry as to disposition of funds pledged by Bryan-Chamorro Treaty. |
659 |
| July 25 (1252) | To the British Ambassador Assurance of future consideration of British claims against Nicaragua; uncertainty regarding disposition of treaty funds. |
660 |
| 1918 Jan. 29 (142) | From the British Embassy Readiness to accept £8,000 in settlement of British Legation claim excluding London Bank of Central America portion and reserving that for separate adjustment. |
660 |
| Feb. 16 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Substance of British Embassy’s No. 142, for attention of Foreign Office. |
660n |
| Mar. 15 | To the British Embassy Nicaraguan offer of £9,000 in cash and £1,000 in bonds in payment of entire Legation claim. |
661 |
| Mar. 19 (294) | From the British Embassy British refusal to accept Nicaraguan terms of settlement and insistence on treating bank claim separately. |
662 |
| Apr. 2 | To the British Embassy Employment of U.S. good offices to extent of bringing to attention of Nicaraguan Public Credit Commission British views on settlement of claims. |
663 |
| Apr. 3 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Summary of British attitude toward settlement of claims, with offer of U.S. good offices in transmitting communications between Claims Commission and British Embassy. |
664 |
| Apr. 7 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Nicaraguan offer of £9,000 in cash and £2,000 in bonds in settlement of entire Legation claim. |
665 |
| Apr. 19 (421) | From the British Embassy British refusal further to reduce Legation claims previously agreed upon by exchange of notes with Nicaragua. |
666 |
| May 14 (519) | From the British Embassy British refusal of Nicaraguan offer of £9,000 in cash and £2,000 in bonds. |
666 |
| 1919 Apr. 1 (244) | From the British Embassy Offer to accept £18,000 in settlement of claims against Nicaragua; inquiry as to status of claims settlements. |
667 |
| Apr. 5 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Substance of British Embassy’s No. 244. |
667n |
| Apr. 26 | To the British Embassy Nicaraguan Commission’s offer to award £9,000 in cash and £4,000 in bonds in payment of entire British Legation claim; expiration in June of time for acceptance. |
667 |
| June 18 (461) | From the British Chargé Counterproposal of £9,000 in cash and £9,000 in bonds, with request for early settlement of matter. |
668 |
| June 25 | To the British Chargé Refusal of Nicaraguan Commission to change its award. |
669 |
| July 17 | To the British Chargé Extension of time, at U.S. instance, for British acceptance of Nicaraguan offer in settlement of claims. |
669 |
| Sept. 20 (685) | From the British Chargé Notification of British acceptance of Nicaraguan terms in settlement of claims and request for reception by Nicaragua despite expiration of time limit. |
670 |
| Oct. 25 | To the British Appointed
Ambassador Suggestion that British formally notify Nicaraguan High Commission of acceptance of award in Legation claims. |
670 |
Decree Expelling Signers of a Petition Regarding Lawlessness in Bluefields—Revocation at the Instance of the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Apr. 9 (241) | From the Consul at Bluefields Petition of certain residents of Bluefields (text printed) requesting protection against prevalent lawlessness; probability of enforcement of decree exiling signers of petition. |
671 |
| Apr. 26 | Department Memorandum Interview with Nicaraguan Minister concerning decree to exile petitioners. |
672 |
| Apr. 26 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to make representations, if advisable, regarding murder of Martin, an American. |
673 |
| Apr. 28 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Official guarantee of protection against lawlessness in Blue-fields; statement that Martin was a naturalized citizen of Nicaragua. |
674 |
| May 3 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to make representations against threatened expulsion of petitioners from Bluefields and against lawlessness there. |
674 |
| May 9 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Probability of appointment of more satisfactory Governor of Bluefields and of nonenforcement of expulsion decree. |
675 |
| June 5 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Inquiry as to whether expulsion decree has been repealed. |
675 |
| June 9 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Approval of President’s choice of Canton as Governor of Bluefields; probable nonenforcement of expulsion decree. |
676 |
| June 12 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Necessity for Nicaragua’s assuming a definite position with respect to expulsion decree. |
676 |
| June 25 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Anticipation of prompt and satisfactory settlement regarding expulsion decree upon arrival of new Governor. |
676 |
| July 15 (291) | From the Consul at Bluefields Suspension of expulsion decree. |
677 |
PANAMA
Appointment of an American Fiscal Agent and of an American Inspector General of Police
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Aug. 28 | To the Secretary of War Request for preparation of drafts of proposed Panaman legislation to secure appointment of U.S. fiscal agent and inspector general of police in Panama. |
679 |
| Sept. 28 | To the Panaman Minister Suggestion for Panaman legislation permitting appointment of U.S. fiscal agent and inspector general of police in Panama. |
679 |
| Oct. 3 (2116) | From the Minister in Panama Progress in drafting bills for submission to Panaman Legislature which would permit appointment of U.S. fiscal agent and inspector general of police. |
682 |
| Oct. 28 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Request that financial expert be selected in order that he may proceed to Panama as soon as possible following passage of law authorizing appointment. |
683 |
| Nov. 5 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Suggestion as to salary for proposed financial adviser to Panama. |
684 |
| Nov. 10 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Assent of Panaman President to salary suggested for financial adviser; request for U.S. approval of bill prior to submission to Legislature. |
684 |
| Nov. 19 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Recommendation of Ruan as financial adviser. |
685 |
| Nov. 19 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Approval of bill appointing fiscal agent, provided it is satisfactory to Canal Zone Government. |
685 |
| Dec. 2 (2198) | From the Minister in Panama Bill pending in Panaman Legislature (text printed) providing for U.S. fiscal agent. |
685 |
| Dec. 31 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Signing of Fiscal Agent Bill by President; request that Ruan be sent immediately. |
688 |
| 1919 Feb. 6 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Conclusion of contract with Ruan as Fiscal Agent. |
688 |
| Feb. 20 (2272) | From the Minister in Panama Appointment of A. R. Lamb by Panaman Government as Inspector General of National Police. |
688 |
Loan Projects for the Funding of Internal Obligations and for the Establishment of an Agricultural Bank
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 20 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Proposal of Ruan, Fiscal Agent, for loan to relieve critical financial situation in Panama. |
689 |
| Apr. 2 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Employment of C. J. Owens to direct an economic survey of Panama, with especial reference to agricultural finance. |
689 |
| Apr. 25 | To the Director of the Economic Survey of
Panama Request for cooperation with Fiscal Agent in Panama. |
690 |
| Aug. 4 | From the Director of the Economic Survey of
Panama Notification of commission by Panaman President to perform certain services including the floating of a loan to establish proposed farm loan bank. |
690 |
| 1919 Aug. 24 | From the Chargé in Panama (tel.) Report that Owens has secured necessary loan for agricultural bank; Ruan’s request for holding up sanction of loan until refunding of internal debt is arranged. |
691 |
| Aug. 27 | To the Chargé in Panama (tel.) Department’s decision to withhold sanction for bank loan pending consideration of loan for refunding internal debt. |
692 |
| Sept. 12 | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) From Ruan: Request that Department urge Panaman Chargé to support loan to retire internal indebtedness and to defer efforts on behalf of loan for agricultural bank. |
692 |
| Sept. 22 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Statement of Panaman Chargé that he is working for debt refunding loan and for no other. |
693 |
| 1920 Mar. 26 (2640) | From the Minister in Panama Abandonment of loan negotiations upon completion of other arrangements for debt refunding. |
693n |
Oil Concession of the Sinclair Panama Corporation; Extension of Exploration Period
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1917 Apr. 21 (1348) | From the Minister in Panama Panaman contract with agent of Sinclair-Central American Petroleum interests for exploration and exploitation of Panaman coast. |
693 |
| 1919 Mar. 24 | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Instructions to use good offices for extension of period of exploration by Sinclair Panama Oil Corp. |
694 |
| Apr. 2 (2302) | From the Minister in Panama Panaman suggestion that Sinclair company petition formally for time extension and that company deliver to Government agreed amount of stock or cash as guaranty bond. |
694 |
| May 15 (2372) | From the Minister in Panama Extension for one year of exploration by Sinclair Panama Oil Corp. |
695 |
PERSIA
Agreement between Persia and Great Britain, August 9, 1919
reports of opposition to the treaty among the persian people—statements indicating the american government’s disapproval of the treaty—british denial that the negotiations were concealed from the american government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Aug. 11 (160) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Summary of agreement between Great Britain and Persia for cooperation in military and economic reform and for loan. |
698 |
| 1919 Aug. 13 (162) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Public opposition to treaty as, in effect, British mandate over Persia. |
699 |
| Aug. 16 (163) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Prevention of free public expression of opinion on agreement with Great Britain. |
699 |
| Aug. 18 (2831) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British request for friendly U.S. attitude toward agreement with Persia as opposed to hostile stand of French. |
699 |
| Aug. 19 (141) | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) Instructions to keep Department informed concerning treaty developments and Persian attitude in regard thereto. |
700 |
| Aug. 20 (5844) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office of unfavorable attitude of the President and Department toward secrecy employed in negotiation of Anglo-Persian agreement. |
700 |
| Aug. 23 (165) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Continued opposition to treaty; intimation that similar treaty with the United States would meet with public approval; charge that the United States abandoned Persia at Peace Conference. |
701 |
| Aug. 28 (169) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Public acts of protest against treaty; Prime Minister’s charge that America had already refused aid to Persia. |
701 |
| Aug. 31 (170) | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) Message from consul at Tabriz (text printed) regarding disfavor with which Anglo-Persian agreement is received. |
702 |
| Sept. 2 (1245) | From the Ambassador in Great
Britain Anglo-Persian agreement of Aug. 9, 1919 (text printed), arranging for military and economic reform and for loan. |
703 |
| Sept. 4 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) Instructions to deny that America has refused to aid Persia and to express surprise at agreement which would seem to indicate that Persia does not desire U.S. support. |
707 |
| Sept. 13 (3039) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Letter from Curzon (text printed) denying secrecy of negotiations with Persia, making representations against publication in Teheran of U.S. comment on treaty, and likening agreement with Persia to that between the United States and Liberia; Ambassador’s reply (text printed) giving House’s version of conversation with Curzon on treaty. |
708 |
| Sept. 16 (1330) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain Note from Curzon (text printed) stating his recollection of conversation with House on treaty. |
711 |
| Sept. 19 (5970) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Public announcement in Persia that report of U.S. and French protests against treaty is unfounded; instructions to inquire whether announcement has Foreign Office sanction and if so to protest it as misleading. |
712 |
| Sept. 23 (3098) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Request for further instructions regarding U.S. attitude toward various phases of Anglo-Persian treaty discussion. |
713 |
| Oct. 4 (6049) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Review of correspondence regarding treaty with explanation of U.S. disapproval of agreement; dissimilarity of Liberian and Persian problems and negotiations. |
714 |
| Oct. 8 (3205) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Communication to Foreign Office of substance of telegram No. 6049 with slight modifications. |
717 |
| Dec. 18 (3558) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Desire of Foreign Office that publication of correspondence concerning agreement will not be permitted, pending further discussion. |
717 |
| Dec. 19 (6290) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Unauthorized publication of summary of correspondence regarding Anglo-Persian treaty. |
718 |
| Dec. 22 | Department Memorandum Discussion with Persian Minister of Anglo-Persian agreement and correspondence thereon on eve of his departure for conference with the Shah. |
718 |
PERU
Political Affairs
presumptive election of augusto b. leguía as president—overthrow of president pardo, july 4, 1919; assumption of power by leguía as provisional president—new congressional elections and plebiscite on constitutional reforms; victory of the government—recognition by the united states of leguía as head of the “de facto” government, august 28—his inauguration as constitutional president, october 12—continued designation of his government by the united states as “de facto”
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| May 20 | From the Consul General at Callao-Lima (tel.) Indications of election of Leguía as President. |
720 |
| July 4 | From the Consul General at Callao-Lima (tel.) Imprisonment of President Pardo and installation of Leguía in his stead; rumor of Pardo plot to nullify Leguía election. |
720 |
| July 4 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Report of Leguía’s coup d’état; cancelation of Fourth of July reception at the Legation to avoid complications. |
720 |
| July 4 | From the Consul General at Callao-Lima (tel.) Leguía’s explanation of seizure of Provisional Presidency and assurance of just treatment of prisoners. |
721 |
| July 4 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Personnel of Leguía’s cabinet; plans for new congressional elections. |
721 |
| 1919 July 5 | From the Consul General at Callao-Lima (tel.) Appointment of Leguía cabinet; acceptance of new government by all provinces. |
722 |
| July 5 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Leguía’s proclamation assuming Provisional Presidency; assurances of constitutional reform. |
722 |
| July 6 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Receipt of note from Foreign Office announcing formation of Leguía provisional government; report of situation in Peru. |
722 |
| July 7 | To the Minister in Peru (tel.) Inquiries regarding conclusiveness of presidential elections and present status of new government. |
723 |
| July 8 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Information regarding status of new regime; probability of new elections and constitutional reform. |
723 |
| July 8 | To the Minister in Peru (tel.) Further inquiries regarding past and approaching elections. |
724 |
| July 9 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Arrangement by Italian Minister for departure of Pardo from Peru without renunciation of Presidency. |
725 |
| July 9 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Diplomatic corps’ decision not to take action regarding recognition of Leguía regime prior to departure of Pardo. |
725 |
| July 10 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Leguía’s plan to issue decree regarding elections in near future. |
726 |
| July 11 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Leguía’s decree, July 10 (text printed), calling for new congressional elections and constitutional reforms. |
726 |
| July 12 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Departure of Pardo for Paris. |
728 |
| July 12 | To the Consul General at Callao-Lima (tel.) Request for information regarding private interview with Leguía. |
728 |
| July 13 | From the Consul General at Callao-Lima (tel.) Explanation of accidental and unofficial character of interview with Leguía. |
729 |
| July 16 | From the British Embassy Statement of Great Britain’s instructions to its representative in Peru to act in concert with French, Italian, and U.S. colleagues or with majority, regarding recognition of new government. |
729 |
| July 18 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Refusal of Supreme Court to consider contested election cases; futility of meeting of Congress prior to new elections. |
729 |
| July 21 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Acknowledgment by practically all diplomatic representatives of note announcing formation of Leguía’s provisional government. |
730 |
| July 26 | From the Peruvian Chargé Foreign Office cable (text printed) announcing assumption of power by Provisional President. |
730 |
| July 29 | To the British Embassy Deferred action regarding U.S. recognition of new government of Peru. |
731 |
| Aug. 1 | From the Special Assistant Report of arguments in favor of Leguía’s recognition advanced by Pezet, on special mission from Peru. |
731 |
| Aug. 5 | To the Minister in Peru (tel.) Request for statement of popular attitude toward assumption of power by Leguía. |
732 |
| Aug. 9 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Opinion that Leguía has control over Army, can overcome opposition, and was probably real victor in elections. |
732 |
| Aug. 15 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Postponement of congressional election and of plebiscite on constitutional reforms. |
734 |
| Aug. 26 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) Victory for government as result of elections. |
734 |
| Aug. 28 | To the Minister in Peru (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U.S. recognition of Leguía as head of de facto Government. |
734 |
| Sept. 4 | To the Peruvian Chargé U.S. recognition of Leguía as head of de facto Government. |
735 |
| Sept. 5 (380) | From the Minister in Peru Peru’s cordial reception of U.S. notification of de facto recognition; recognition by French and British. |
735 |
| Sept. 6 | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Recognition of Peruvian Government by other powers. |
736 |
| Sept. 11 | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Imprisonment of certain Pardo adherents to prevent assassination of Leguía; mob violence as protest against plot to overthrow administration. |
736 |
| Sept. 27 | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Postponement of inauguration of Leguía. |
737 |
| Oct. 4 (400) | From the Chargé in Peru Installation of new Congress and its ratification of acts of provisional Government. |
737 |
| Oct. 4 | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Further postponement of inauguration of Leguía as Constitutional President; inquiry as to propriety of Chargé’s presence at ceremony. |
738 |
| Oct. 7 | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Permission to attend inauguration with understanding that Government will continue to be designated by the United States as de facto. |
738 |
| Oct. 14 | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Inauguration of Leguía as President. |
739 |
| Oct. 15 (408) | From the Chargé in Peru Foreign Office note (text printed) conveying formal notification of Leguía’s assumption of office of Constitutional President. |
739 |
POLAND
Recognition by the United States of the Polish Provisional Government, January 22, 1919—Exchange of Ministers
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 22 (395) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Message sent to Paderewski (text printed) extending U.S. recognition to Provisional Polish Government. |
741 |
| Apr. 15 (1626) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Appointment and acceptance of Hugh S. Gibson as Minister to Poland. |
741 |
| May 2 (1) | From the Minister in Poland Presentation of letters of credence; Minister’s remarks and reply of Chief of Polish State (texts printed). |
742 |
| Aug. 18 | The Chief of the Polish State to President
Wilson Letter of credence of Lubomirski as Minister to the United States. |
745 |
| Nov. 1 | To the Polish Appointed
Minister Recognition as appointed Minister until such time as the President may receive him formally. |
745 |
Treatment of Jews in Poland
reports of pogroms in december, 1918; representations of the American government to the polish national committee—agitation in the united states, april–june, 1919, concerning reported outrages—reports by the american minister of investigations under his direction—appointment of a special investigation commission; report of the commission
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Dec. 2 (6492) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For Polish National Committee: Representations regarding reported pogroms against Jews in Poland. |
746 |
| Dec. 4 (6516) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Reported increase of pogroms against Jews in Poland; instructions to take up matter with Polish National Committee. |
746 |
| Dec. 6 (6157) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Statement by head of Polish National Committee in Paris of helplessness of Polish people to prevent disorders prior to establishment of authoritative government; minimization of attacks on Jews. |
746 |
| Dec. 10 | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) Polish approval of mission of Associated Powers to investigate pogroms in Poland in accordance with suggestion of Jews. |
748 |
| 1919 Apr. 25 | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to investigate reported massacre of Jews by Poles at Pinsk. |
748 |
| Undated [Rec’d May 17] (9) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Inaccuracy of massacre reports; investigation of Pinsk massacre by committee of Poles and Jews appointed by Diet. |
748 |
| May 21 (9) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to rush report in view of wide discussion of disturbance by press and conflicting statements by Poles and Jews. |
749 |
| May 23 (12) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Continued agitation in the United States against alleged attacks on Jews; necessity for full and prompt reports on situation. |
749 |
| May 28 (17) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to give investigation of attacks on Jews precedence over other matters. |
750 |
| May 30 (35) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Ascribing of attacks involving Jews to economic rather than political causes; denial of Jewish massacre at Vilna. |
750 |
| May 30 (36) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Request for details of pogroms; suggestion for committee of investigation. |
751 |
| May 31 (38) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Interview with Polish Chief of State regarding Jewish situation; official orders for protection of Jews. |
752 |
| May 31 (40) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Lieutenant Foster’s report on Pinsk affair (text printed) indicating execution was anti-Bolshevik and not anti-Jewish act. |
753 |
| June 1 (41) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Report of Chenstokhov riots involving Jews, and restoration of order. |
755 |
| June 2 (44) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Observations upon questions affecting Jews in Poland, giving background of present disturbances and suggestions for solution of problems. |
756 |
| June 3 (23) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to make personal investigation of alleged pogroms with assistance of Bogen and Bailey. |
760 |
| June 8 (55) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Likelihood of disorders; reasons for their probable anti-Jewish character. |
760 |
| June 10 (26) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Report in U.S. press regarding persecution of Jews at Vilna. |
761 |
| June 11 (62) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Further official investigation of Pinsk affair. |
762 |
| June 12 (63) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Foster’s report of general riots in Cracow and restoration of order by military patrols. |
762 |
| June 14 (2563) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Inquiry whether Department has issued press statement on Jewish situation in Poland. |
763 |
| June 15 (69) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Details of disorder at Vilna; exaggerated character of U.S. press report. |
763 |
| June 15 (75?) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) General Haller’s order (text printed) designed to stop persecution of Jews. |
764 |
| June 17 (2326) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Lansing: Efforts to postpone further action on Polish affairs pending receipt of report from Gibson, Bailey, and Bogen. (Instructions to repeat to Minister in Poland for information.) |
764 |
| June 17 (70) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Investigation by Gibson, Bailey, and Bogen of disturbance at Vilna and conclusions reached. |
765 |
| June 20 (32) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Inquiries as to concurrence of Bogen in conclusions reached regarding Vilna affair. |
768 |
| June 20 | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Attributing of excesses against Jews to abnormal conditions; efforts to improve public attitude toward Jews. |
768 |
| June 25 | From the Minister in Poland Temporarily at
Paris (tel.) Affirmation of Bogen’s concurrence in joint report on Vilna. |
769 |
| June 26 | To the Senate of the United
States Statement of investigations made prior to passage of and in response to Senate resolution of May 26, regarding reported outrages against Jews in Poland and Rumania. |
769 |
| June 28 (2456) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Statements given to the press by Department (texts printed) regarding Jewish situation in Poland. |
771 |
| July 2 (2923) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Presidential appointment of commission headed by Morgenthau to investigate relations between Poles and Jews in Poland. |
772 |
| 1920 Jan. 14 | To President Wilson Reports of Morgenthau and other commissioners on investigation of Jewish situation in Poland (texts printed). |
773 |
SALVADOR
Earthquake of April 28, 1919—Assistance of the American Red Cross
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Apr. 28 | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Report of earthquake. |
801 |
| Apr. 28 | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Declaration of martial law as result of earthquake. |
801 |
| Apr. 29 | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Request for Red Cross tents. |
801 |
| Apr. 30 | To the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Expressions of sympathy and regret; notification to Red Cross of request for tents. |
801 |
| May 2 | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to ascertain if tents are available for use of earthquake sufferers in Salvador. |
802 |
| May 2 (438) | From the Chargé in Salvador Account of destruction and destitution caused by earthquake, including damage to Legation. |
802 |
| May 9 | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Report that tents in Guatemala are unfit for service. |
803 |
| May 9 (442) | From the Chargé in Salvador Assistance rendered earthquake sufferers. |
804 |
| May 23 | To the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Availability of tents in Canal Zone for Salvadoran use. |
805 |
| May 25 | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Arrangements for procurement, distribution, and care of tents from Canal Zone. |
805 |
SPAIN
Agreement between the United States and Spain Extending the Duration of the Arbitration Convention of April 20, 1908
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Jan. 29 (76) | From the Spanish Ambassador Proposal for renewal, for another term of 5 years, of arbitration convention between Spain and the United States. |
806 |
| Feb. 6 | To the Spanish Ambassador Submission of draft agreement extending arbitration convention with request for Spanish equivalent. |
806 |
| Mar. 8 | Agreement between the United States and
Spain Text of agreement extending for another 5 years the arbitration convention of Apr. 20, 1908. |
807 |
TURKEY
Appointment of an American Commissioner, November 30, 1918—Reopening of Consulates—Appointment of a High Commissioner, August 12, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 30 (3435) | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) For Lewis Heck: Appointment as Commissioner at Constantinople; retention of direction of diplomatic affairs by Swedish Legation. |
810 |
| Dec. 27 | To the Secretary of the Navy Information regarding appointment of Commissioner in Turkey, without renewal of diplomatic relations. |
810 |
| 1919 Jan. 21 (2) | To the Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Instructions as to duties; assignment of Bristol as senior American naval officer. |
810 |
| Mar. 5 | To the Consul General at Nantes (tel.) Appointment as consul general at Constantinople; instructions looking toward reestablishment of consular service in Turkey. |
811 |
| May 3 (90) | To the Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Instructions to assume title of Commissioner at Constantinople, succeeding Heck, in addition to duties as consul general. |
812 |
| Aug. 12 (2809) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Admiral Bristol’s appointment as High Commissioner at Constantinople, subject to State Department instructions in political matters. |
812 |
Reopening of Trade, February 17, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1919 Feb. 8 (7119) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) McCormick to War Trade Board: Resolutions of Supreme Blockade Council regarding early abolition of trade restrictions in certain Near Eastern countries, including Turkey. |
813 |
| Feb. 13 (7188) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) McCormick to War Trade Board: Supreme Economic Council’s approval of immediate abolition of trade restrictions for certain Near Eastern countries, including Turkey. |
814 |
| Feb. 20 (7475) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For McFadden: Announcement in the United States of reopening of trade with Bulgaria, Turkey in Europe, certain Turkish territory in Asia, and all ports on Black Sea. |
814 |
Termination of Court Actions Conflicting with the Capitulations
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 8 (53) | From the Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Representations by Allied High Commissioners against abrogation of capitulations by Turkey; request for similar action by the United States. |
814 |
| Mar. 20 (1569) | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.) Instructions to request Government to transmit note (text printed) to Turkish Government concurring in action taken by Entente High Commissioners regarding abrogation of capitulations. |
815 |
| Nov. 7 | From the Consul General at Smyrna (tel.) Postponement of court action in British, French, Italian, and Greek cases which conflict with capitulations; discrimination against U.S. citizens. |
815 |
| Dec. 13 (293) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Instructions to take necessary steps to prevent discrimination against U.S. citizens in Turkish courts. |
816 |
| 1920 Jan. 26 (67) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Decision of Council of Ministers to extend to U.S. citizens treatment in judicial matters similar to that afforded British, French, and Italians. |
816 |
Relief Work in Turkish Territories
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 20 (2920) | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Inquiry concerning possible objection to proposed relief measures of American Committee on Armenian and Syrian Relief for oppressed nationalities of Turkish Empire. (Instructions to repeat, mutatis mutandis, to Paris.) |
817 |
| Nov. 29 (6069) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) According of facilities by France to shipments from Armenian and Syrian Relief Society. |
817 |
| Dec. 5 (4347) | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) offering assistance to mission proposed by Armenian and Syrian Relief Society. |
818 |
| Dec. 19 (1396) | From the Counselor of the British
Embassy Message from President of Robert College (text printed) inquiring date of relief shipment and requesting gold and coal. |
818 |
| Dec. 23 | To the Counselor of the British
Embassy Date of sailing of relief expedition for Turkey; impossibility of carrying gold or coal. |
819 |
| 1919 Jan. 16 (4095) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Dispatch of 3 relief ships to Turkey; request for safe passage through Dardenelles and into Turkish ports. (Instructions to repeat to Paris.) |
819 |
| Jan. 23 (6893) | From the Chargé in France (tel.) Foreign Office statement that desired facilities will be given relief ships bound for Turkey. |
820 |
| Feb. 12 (891) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) British instructions to Mediterranean forces to afford relief mission all practical facilities. |
820 |
| Nov. 11 | From the Executive Committee of Near East
Relief Report of destitution and urgent need for Government aid in securing funds and foodstuffs for the Near East. |
821 |
| Nov. 17 (3796) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Polk and Haskell: Authorization for Wheat Director and President of Grain Corp. to sell wheat to Armenia on credit or otherwise. |
824 |
Efforts in Behalf of the Armenians
memorandum of recommendations from paris—appointment of colonel haskell as high commissioner and director of relief and of general harbord as chief of a military mission of investigation—appeals for postponement of withdrawal of british forces from the transcaucasus—warning addressed by the president to turkish authorities of the consequences of further massacres, august 16, 1919; turkish reply, august 25—french proposal to occupy southern armenia—report of the harbord mission
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| June 28 (2461) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Message from Hughes Committee to the President (text printed) urging immediate aid in subjugation of territory by Armenians. |
824 |
| July 3 (2961) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Hughes Committee: Hoover–Morgenthau memorandum (text printed) summarizing relief needs and recommending foreign protectorate over Armenia. |
825 |
| 1919 July 5 (2982) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Telegram sent to the President by Hoover and Morgenthau (text printed) recommending appointment of Haskell as High Commissioner and Director of Relief and Harbord as chief of military mission of investigation in Armenia. |
826 |
| July 11 (3076) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Lansing: Appointment of Haskell as High Commissioner in Armenia and Director of Relief. |
827 |
| Aug. 1 (2695) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Approval of Hoover-Morgenthau recommendation for Harbord mission of investigation in Armenia. |
828 |
| Aug. 9 (5792) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Message from American Mission (text printed) urging appeal to British against immediate withdrawal of troops from Batum; instructions to make proper representations. |
828 |
| Aug. 11 (5795) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to urge British not to withdraw troops from Batum at present. |
828 |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 12] (3629) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Polk: Failure of powers to take action on Haskell’s request that British be urged to revoke evacuation order. |
829 |
| Aug. 12 (2766) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Interview with Curzon disclosing unwillingness to postpone British evacuation of Armenia; British proposal for U.S. mandate. |
829 |
| Aug. 15 (2801) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) stating evacuation of Batum will be delayed and again suggesting possibility of U.S. mandate. |
830 |
| Aug. 16 (2849) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) The President’s instructions to warn Turkish authorities of possible change in peace terms in event of mistreatment of Armenians. (Instructions to repeat to High Commissioner at Constantinople for communication to Turkish authorities.) |
831 |
| Aug. 20 (2885) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Advisability of discussing with Allied delegates emergency measures to prevent bloodshed and other lawlessness in Armenia. |
832 |
| Aug. 20 (2840) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office note (text printed) suggesting that the United States assume mandate over Armenia and bear expenses of retaining British forces there prior to sending own troops. |
832 |
| Aug. 23 (3856) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Polk: Inquiry as to U.S. attitude toward bearing expenses of military assistance in Armenia and toward U.S. mandate. |
833 |
| Aug. 23 (5867) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Impossibility of maintaining forces in Armenia, in view of U.S. political situation; necessity for basing appeal to Great Britain on humanitarian grounds. |
834 |
| Aug. 25 (2939) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Polk: Transmittal of telegram No. 5867, sent Aug. 23 to Ambassador in Great Britain. |
834n |
| Aug. 25 (157) | From the Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Grand Vizier’s reply (text printed) to the President’s message on Armenian situation, requesting power to increase Turkish Army and thus afford protection. |
835 |
| Aug. 26 (5874) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to make representations regarding Allied responsibility and obligations in Near East and possible consequences of withdrawal of British troops. |
836 |
| Aug. 26 (2897) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office opinion that some measures can be devised for protection of Armenians. |
837 |
| Aug. 29 (2918) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Previous discussion with Curzon on lines suggested by Department. |
837 |
| Aug. 30 (3960) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Polk: Request for instructions on French proposal to send troops to protect Armenia. |
838 |
| Sept. 2 (3021) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Polk: Department’s approval of immediate replacement of British troops by French, in view of possible massacres in Armenia. |
838 |
| Sept. 20 (3193) | To the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Polk: Divergent attitudes of Congress and the President toward supplying military aid to Armenia. |
839 |
| Sept. 22 (4312) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Polk: Replacement of British troops in Armenia by French; inadequacy of French occupation or proposed joint occupation with U.S. troops for protection of Russian Armenia. |
840 |
| Oct. 16 | From the Chief of the Military Mission to
Armenia Report of mission on history and present situation of Armenia and desirability of U.S. mandate therefor, together with exhibits describing Turkish Nationalist movement under Mustapha Kemal Pasha. |
841 |
| Dec. 4 (101) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Report on present conditions in Caucasus. |
889 |
YUGOSLAVIA
Recognition by the United States of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, February 7, 1919
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1918 Nov. 11 (176) | From the Serbian Chargé Request for recognition of National Council in Zagreb as representative of Serbians, Croatians and Slovenes within boundaries of former Austria-Hungary, pending organization of state. |
892 |
| 1919 Undated [Rec’d Jan. 6] | From the Serbian Chargé Proclamation of union of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in a single kingdom with Crown Prince Alexander as regent; admission of Montenegro to union. |
892 |
| Jan. 10 (147) | From the Chargé in Yugoslavia Prince Regent’s proclamation (text printed) outlining formation and plans of new government. |
893 |
| Feb. 6 (622) | From the Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Secretary of State’s statement for publication (text printed) approving union of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. |
899 |
| Feb. 10 (2) | To the Yugoslav Minister U.S. recognition of Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, reserving to the Peace Conference the determination of territorial frontiers. |
899 |