List of Papers
[Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.]
DENMARK
Refusal by the United States to Recognize in a Third Government the Right of Preemption of Danish Interests in Greenland
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 May 20 (826) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office note stating that British recognition of Danish sovereignty over Greenland is subject to condition that Denmark grant to British Government the right of preemption of Danish interests in Greenland. (Footnote: British modification of position, Sept. 6, 1920, reserving right to be consulted should Denmark contemplate alienation of Greenland.) |
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| June 5 (590) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office that United States is not disposed to recognize in a third government the right of preemption of Danish interests in Greenland. (Instructions to repeat to Copenhagen.) |
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| June 8 (491) | From the Chargé in Denmark Transmission of copy of his memorandum to the Foreign Office containing U. S. refusal to recognize in a third government the right of preemption of Danish interests in Greenland. |
2 |
| 1921 Aug. 3 | To the Danish Minister Acknowledgment of notification that entire country of Greenland had been brought under Danish administration; and statement that United States would not be disposed to recognize existence in a third government of right of preemption to acquire Danish interests in Greenland. |
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| Sept. 29 (330) | From the Danish Minister Information that Denmark has no desire to transfer interests in Greenland and has not given to any government the right of preemption in Greenland. |
3 |
| 1922 Apr. 27 | Memorandum by the Third Assistant Secretary of
State Interview with the Norwegian Minister concerning U. S. refusal to give to the Norwegian Government an interpretation of phrase “extending their political and economic interests,” used in U. S. declaration of Aug. 4, 1916, relative to extension of Danish authority in Greenland. |
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Adoption of a Plan for the Withdrawal of the Military Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 3 (1) | From the Chargé in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Departure of Military Governor for Washington after futile attempt to obtain agreement with leaders of political parties for withdrawal of Military Government and establishment of Guardia Nacional. |
5 |
| Jan. 30 | From the Secretary of the
Navy Recommendation that Dominicans be presented with alternative of calling elections or having proclamation of June 14, 1921, withdrawn and Military Government continued until public works are completed and adequate national government is functioning; also that permanent debt financing be established by adoption of 10-million-dollar loan plan, which would extend life of Receivership General of Customs. Statement, dated January 21, by Military Governor of Dominican finances and proposed method of stabilization (text printed). |
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| Feb. 10 | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic,
temporarily in the United States Instructions to cooperate with Military Governor in seeking agreement with Dominican political leaders for holding elections with view to withdrawal of Military Government and for stabilizing finances by floating loan for redemption of 1918 and 1921 loans; otherwise Military Government must be continued. |
10 |
| Mar. 5 (742) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Statement of Department’s policy presented to political leaders in conference on February 23 (text printed). Reply of political leaders, February 23 (text printed) refusing to consider statement. |
13 |
| Mar. 6 | Proclamation by the Military Governor of Santo
Domingo Annulling proclamation of June 14, 1921, and continuing Military Government. |
18 |
| Mar. 27 (13) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Information that political leaders will make proposition for holding of elections when finances are in order as result of loan and when national police have been recruited. |
19 |
| May 24 | From the Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Draft of proposed instructions to Military Governor (text printed) providing for the development of the national police and for the gradual transference to it of civil duties performed by U. S. military forces. |
19 |
| June 2 | To the Acting Secretary of the
Navy Approval of instructions for Military Governor; advisability of relieving U. S. military forces from police duties in interior of Dominican Republic at earliest practicable date. |
21 |
| June 7 (768) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Notes on conference of Military Governor and U. S. Minister with Federico Velasquez and Jacinto de Castro, June 3, regarding their projected visit to Washington to reach agreement as to withdrawal of U. S. forces of occupation, holding of elections, organization of native government, etc. |
22 |
| June 8 (23) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Departure of Dominican political leaders for Washington. |
25 |
| June 20 | From Mr. Sumner Welles Plan of withdrawal proposed by Dominican representative in conference (substance printed) by which Provisional Government will be elected to administer government until President and other officials are duly elected, after which convention of evacuation will be agreed upon. Welles’ objections and substitution of somewhat similar plan whereby Provisional Government would operate under supervision of Military Government. |
25 |
| June 30 | To the Dominican Representatives Submission of draft memorandum of plan of withdrawal, dated June 29, as discussed in conference (text printed) providing for a Provisional Government which would amend Constitution preparatory to election of President and negotiate convention of evacuation recognizing the validity of all measures taken by Military Government, the United States reserving right to modify convention for protection of third parties. |
28 |
| June 30 | From the Dominican
Representatives Necessity for a Dominican reservation should the United States insist upon maintaining their reservation regarding third parties. |
31 |
| July 3 | To the Dominican
Representatives Observation that Dominican objections to U. S. reservation are not necessary, since modification would be made by Department and not by third parties. |
32 |
| July 3 | Memorandum of the Plan of June 30, 1922, for the
Withdrawal of the Military Government Provisions for setting up Provisional Government to promulgate legislation to regulate holding of elections, to provide for reorganization of provincial and municipal governments, to make amendments to Constitution, and to negotiate convention of ratification (substance printed) which will recognize validity of all measures taken by Military Government. |
33 |
| July 6 | To the Appointed Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Appointment as Commissioner with rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to represent the President in Dominican Republic and report conditions with view to agreement for withdrawal of U. S. forces. Transmission of copy of plan of withdrawal as signed by Dominican representatives, and related papers. |
35 |
| July 12 | To the Acting Secretary of the Navy Request that instructions be given Acting Military Governor to suspend sentence of young Dominicans for publishing articles attacking application of land law, and to refrain from taking official cognizance of purely political offenses without concurrence of Department of State, in view of pending negotiations for agreement. |
36 |
| July 13 | From the Acting Secretary of the
Navy Information that steps have been taken to comply with wishes of Department of State regarding sentence given certain young Dominicans. |
37 |
| Aug. 7 (5) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Report on his tour of investigation to various towns; estimate of situation, with conclusion that majority of Dominicans favor Department’s program; recommendations as to personnel of committee to select Provisional Government; desire to publish Department’s plan. |
38 |
| Aug. 9 (6) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Objections to certain amendments to plan of withdrawal suggested by Military Governor, on ground that amendments would be regarded by Dominicans as breach of faith and would destroy agreement. Suggestion that certain of the amendments be discussed with committee and be made the subject of an exchange of notes. |
39 |
| Aug. 9 (17) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) For Welles: Approval of personnel of committee named for selecting members of Provisional Government; authorization to publish officially Department’s program. |
42 |
| Aug. 9 (33) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Objections to Military Governor’s proposed changes, as any variation in principle from Department’s plan would strengthen charges of bad faith on part of Department. |
42 |
| Aug. 11 (1) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Approval of position taken; message to Navy Department stating that no changes are to be made in plan except as agreed upon between Welles and Dominican leaders. Navy’s instructions to Military Governor to cooperate. |
43 |
| Aug. 12 (8) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Enumeration of certain amendments to Department’s plan suggested in conference with Dominican Commission, to be effected by exchange of notes, subject to sanction by Department of State and commission. |
43 |
| Aug. 14 (2) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Approval of modifications of plan. |
44 |
| Aug. 18 (10) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Request for authorization to make a certain slight modification of plan, which will win for it support of influential nonpolitical group. |
45 |
| Aug. 21 (3) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Authorization to make desired modification in plan. |
46 |
| Aug. 29 (13) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Agreement providing for the instruction of Dominican officers and recruits to continue during life of Provisional Government under sole jurisdiction of Military Government; commission’s selection of commander in chief of Dominican police at once in order that he may obtain necessary knowledge of position prior to installation of Provisional Government. |
46 |
| Aug. 29 (11) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Recommendation that General Receiver’s act of retaining over 5 percent of customs revenues be validated by U. S. Government, in order that Executive order therefor may be included in list for ratification. |
47 |
| Aug. 31 (19) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Approval of action of General Receiver of Customs in retaining more than 5 percent of collections. |
48 |
| Sept. 2 | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Compilation of Executive orders, etc., to be ratified in proposed convention; approval of list by Welles, the Commission, and Military Governor; enumeration of three clarifying amendments to articles 1 and 2 of convention contained in plan which Commission requests. |
49 |
| Sept. 7 (4) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Slight change in wording of one of proposed amendments to article 2, insistence upon addition to amendment of article 1 of reservation of right of diplomatic intervention in appropriate cases in accordance with principles of international law. |
50 |
| Sept. 12 (17) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Commission’s proposal of substitute for Department’s reservation added to article 1, by favoring resort to arbitration in case of denial of justice by courts and failure of agreement by diplomatic intervention. |
51 |
| Sept. 14 (5) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Further modification of clause in question to effect agreement for arbitration where United States and Dominican Republic only are concerned, since the United States cannot attempt to bind other nations to agreement for arbitration. |
52 |
| Sept. 19 (18) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Signing by Commission of final version of plan with complete list of Executive orders, etc. Request for deferred publication until simultaneous publication can be effected. |
52 |
| Sept. 20 (19) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Military Governor’s disapproval of plan; his approval, however, of arrangement for Policia officers and recruits to receive training under sole jurisdiction of Military Government during life of Provisional Government. |
53 |
| Sept. 21 (19) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Plan of withdrawal as amended and signed at Santo Domingo, September 18 (text printed); copy of manifesto addressed by Commission to Dominican people; arrangements for simultaneous publication throughout Republic. |
53 |
| Sept. 21 (20) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Dominican anxiety lest U. S. Senate fail to approve convention contained in plan and Department be forced to abandon evacuation. Request for confirmation of understanding that policy of evacuation will not be changed provided Dominican Republic carries out its obligation and its Congress passes law ratifying acts of Military Government. |
58 |
| Sept. 25 (8) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Assurance that evacuation will take place as soon as provisions of plan have been complied with by Constitutional Government and conditions warrant. |
59 |
| Sept. 26 (21) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Recommendations as to wording of proclamation to be made by Military Governor in regard to setting up of Provisional Government. |
59 |
| Sept. 26 (22) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Five conditions agreed to by the Commission for the functioning of the Provisional Government (text printed). |
60 |
| Sept. 30 (24) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Information that Commission will commence selection of members of Provisional Government on October 2, all friction between members of Commission having been satisfactorily adjusted. |
62 |
| Oct. 2 (25) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Refusal of Military Governor to grant request of Commission that marines be prevented from leaving camp during elections. Desire for instructions. |
64 |
| Oct. 2 (23) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Correspondence between Military Governor and Welles (texts printed) in which latter objected to appointment of member of Military Government as special agent of Dominican Republic to audit accounts for bond issue of 1908, on ground that appointment should be made by Provisional Government. |
65 |
| Oct. 2 (26) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Selection of Vicini Burgos as Provisional President. |
68 |
| Oct. 4 (11) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Information that Navy Department is being requested to instruct Military Governor to comply with Commission’s request to detain marines in barracks during election period. |
68 |
| Oct. 4 (12) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Substance of letter to Secretary of Navy regarding procedure in installation of Provisional Government, it not being necessary for Military Governor to remain in Republic; other officials remaining to give advice, if requested; marines to be concentrated in three cities; advice regarding suspension of newspapers. |
69 |
| Oct. 6 (26) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Modification of conditions for functioning of Provisional Government whereby is inserted, upon Welles’ recommendation, principle of life tenure of office for Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of Courts of Appeal. |
70 |
| Oct. 9 (28) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Commission’s request that one company of cavalry be temporarily retained in Province of Seybo because of existence of banditry. Request that Military Governor be so instructed. (Footnote: Instructions to this effect to Military Governor, October 12.) |
71 |
| Oct. 9 (29) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Belief that Department will not modify its views in regard to keeping marines in barracks during election hours, notwithstanding Military Governor’s protest against instructions to this effect. |
72 |
| Oct. 11 (32) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Draft proclamation (text printed) approved by Military Governor, to be issued announcing installation of Provisional Government. Request for approval and authorization to set date of installation. |
72 |
| Oct. 17 (13) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Approval of wording of proclamation and authorization to determine date of installation of Provisional Government in accord with Military Governor. |
74 |
| Oct. 20 (16) | To the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) President Harding’s message of felicitation to Provisional President upon his installation (text printed). |
74 |
| Oct. 21 (38) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Passages from inaugural address of Provisional President (text printed) declaring faith in Dominican people and pledging impartiality and justice in administration of office. |
74 |
| Oct. 23 (35) | From the Commissioner in the Dominican
Republic Departure from Santo Domingo of Military Governor, leaving Acting Military Governor during life of Provisional Government. Welles’ purpose before leaving to obtain formal approval of draft electoral law and his plan to avoid friction by means of conferences between Commission, Acting Military Governor, and U. S. Minister. Outlook as to party realignment for general elections. |
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| Oct. 30 | Provisional President Burgos to President
Harding (tel.) Desire that Welles’ mission should not terminate before inauguration of Constitutional President. (Footnote: Similar telegram to Department from Dominican Commissioners.) |
77 |
| Nov. 8 | President Harding to Provisional President
Burgos (tel.) Assurance that best means of carrying out plan signed by Welles will be considered, in case he is unable to return to Dominican Republic. (Footnote: Similar telegram sent by Department to Dominican Commissioners.) |
77 |
| Nov. 28 (30) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) From Welles: Request that Department be advised whether election law has been promulgated by Provisional Government, and, if not, probable date of such promulgation. |
77 |
| Nov. 29 (46) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Expectation that election law will be ready for publication within ten days but will not be promulgated until people have had opportunity to criticize and suggest changes. |
78 |
Assent of the United States to a Dominican Government Bond Issue of $10,000,000
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 4 (2) | From the Chargé in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Apportionment of major portion of proposed $500,000 worth of certificates of indebtedness for salaries in arrears, leaving insufficient funds for completing Santo Domingo-Monte Christi highway. Intention of Military Government to finish highway even by contracting debts. |
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| Jan. 7 (1) | To the Chargé in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Instructions to inform Acting Military Governor that United States consented to issuance of certificates of indebtedness with hope that current expenditures would be kept within current revenues and that no commitments would be made which could not be met out of present issue of certificates or current revenues. |
78 |
| Jan. 9 (3) | From the Chargé in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Report that Department’s instructions have been given to Military Governor. Inability of Government to sell certificates. |
79 |
| Jan. 16 (4) | From the Chargé in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Report that Acting Military Governor has been furnished with copy of Department’s letter of December 17, 1921, to the Secretary of the Navy refusing to approve loan of $7,500,000 to Dominican Republic. |
79 |
| Jan. 18 | To the Secretary of the Navy Sanction of bond issue for retirement of $500,000 worth of certificates at maturity, in view of assurances of ample revenue for service of all indebtedness. |
80 |
| Mar. 25 | To the Secretary of the Navy Consent to issuance by Dominican Government of bonds to amount of 10 million dollars, of which $6,700,000 are to be issued at once, for refunding of loans of 1921 and 1922, for internal debts, etc. Assurances to be included in bonds and conditions to be embodied in contract between Military Governor, acting on behalf of Dominican Republic, and the bankers. |
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| Apr. 1 | From the Secretary of the Navy Executive Order No. 735 of Military Government, March 28 (text printed) providing for bond issue of 10 million dollars; details as to form of bonds, terms for retirement, etc. Necessity for statement of assurances, similar to Department’s letter of March 25, to be printed on reverse side of bonds, in order to effect sale. Inquiry if any objections to this procedure. |
84 |
| Apr. 1 | To the Secretary of the Navy No objections to procedure suggested for issue of $6,700,000 in bonds by Dominican Republic. |
90 |
Efforts by the Santo Domingo Water, Light and Power Company to Sell Its Properties to Dominican Municipalities
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Sept. 29 (20) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Serious financial condition of Santo Domingo Water, Light and Power Co. because of failure of municipalities of Santiago and Puerto Plata to perform agreement to purchase company’s plants. Instructions to advise Government and point out necessity for prompt action. |
90 |
| 1922 May 9 (21) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Tentative offer of $400,000 bonds by City Council of Santiago for purchase of plant, company to purchase $50,000 additional bonds and to operate plant for one month to insure that everything is in good condition. |
91 |
| June 1 (458) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Transmission of company’s offer of plan for settlement; request for comments on company’s contention that Military Governor would be justified under concession and law in guaranteeing municipal bonds issued for purchase of plant. |
91 |
| June 16 (27) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Military Governor’s view that guaranty by National Government of bond issues of municipalities is inadvisable. Quotation from law on subject which does not specify form of payment. |
92 |
| Aug. 18 (469) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Company’s conditional acceptance of contract proposed by Santiago for purchase of plant, and willingness to reduce price of property and advance cash to put it in good condition. Instructions to urge equitable settlement by Military Governor. |
93 |
| Nov. 14 (42) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Prospective sale of plant to Santiago, estimate as to cost necessary for putting plant in good condition being under way. |
94 |
| Dec. 23 (31) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Embargo of company’s goods by Santiago; and Government’s notice that it will proceed against properties unless taxes are paid. Company’s claim to exemption from taxation. Instructions to request that no action be taken pending investigation. |
94 |
| Dec. 26 (49) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Option of 120 days given by Santiago on concession of Santo Domingo Water, Light and Power Co. to Santo Domingo Brewing Co. |
95 |
Claims by British Subjects for Injuries Suffered at the Hands of Dominican Bandits
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Dec. 21 (939) | From the British Ambassador Attention called to injuries alleged to have been sustained by two British subjects at hands of Dominican bandits, and inquiry whether there is any court before which claims can be brought. |
95 |
| 1922 Mar. 18 | To the British Ambassador Note from Dominican Foreign Office expressing opinion that British subjects are without good grounds in claim and pointing out that claim is cognizable by courts of Dominican Republic. |
96 |
| May 3 (330) | From the British Ambassador Attention called to principles laid down in Dominican note that persons living in foreign countries must accept abnormal conditions to which exposed. Inquiry whether the United States subscribes to such principles. |
96 |
| July 5 | To the British Chargé Information that British subjects should submit their claims to Procurador Fiscal of Judicial District of San Pedro de Macoris, since claims are against Dominican Republic; and that Department has acted merely as medium of transmission at the express request of British Embassy. |
97 |
| Aug. 16 (631) | From the British Ambassador British desire to reserve right to press claim through diplomatic channel if there should be denial of justice in Dominican courts; and trust in U. S. support in view of U. S. de facto control of Dominican administration. |
98 |
ECUADOR
Continued Protests by the United States Against the Retroactive Application of Decrees Fixing the Rate of International Exchange
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 6 (2) | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) President’s statement that because municipality of Guayaquil is autonomous, he cannot intervene regarding retroactive application of decree fixing rate of international exchange in Amsinck & Co. claim. |
99 |
| Feb. 7 (2) | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Instructions to renew representations regarding principle of retroactive application of decree fixing rate of exchange as in effect a repudiation of indebtedness due U. S. citizens. |
99 |
| Feb. 10 | To Mr. Van Santvoord
Merle-Smith Information that protest has been made to Ecuador against arbitrary exchange rate, applied retroactively to contracts antedating the decree in case of U. S. interests, and particularly in case of Amsinck & Co. claim. |
100 |
| Feb. 15 (4) | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) President’s reply that statute in question has no retroactive effect in Ecuadoran law, that drafts must be paid at official rate, irrespective of when due, that object of decree is to check speculation; his suggested method of payment. |
101 |
| Mar. 1 (6) | To the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Instructions to present written statement (text printed) reserving right to give diplomatic support to claims of U. S. citizens who shall have suffered financial loss as result of policy of arbitrary and retroactive rate of exchange. |
101 |
| Mar. 13 (8) | From the Minister in Ecuador (tel.) Ecuadoran reply reiterating former statements as to retroactive nature of decree, controversies to be decided in courts, and adding diplomatic intervention only justified in case of judicial denial of justice. |
102 |
| Apr. 25 (790) | From the Consul General at Guayaquil Report that indebtedness of Guayaquil to Amsinck & Co. of New York has been settled and money deposited in bank to their credit. |
102 |
EGYPT
Recognition by the United States of the Independence of Egypt
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Mar. 16 (194) | From the British Ambassador Notification of British decision to terminate protectorate over Egypt by a declaration recognizing Egypt as an independent sovereign state while preserving for future agreements certain matters in which British interests and obligations are specially involved. |
103 |
| Mar. 27 (15) | From the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) Inquiry whether communications addressed to Egyptian Foreign Minister would be regarded as recognition of Egypt’s sovereignty. |
104 |
| Mar. 28 (7) | To the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) Instructions to avoid giving impression of recognition, and to report what powers have officially recognized Egyptian Government. |
104 |
| Apr. 25 | To the British Ambassador U. S. recognition of independence of Egypt, subject to maintenance of U. S. rights as they have hitherto existed. |
105 |
| Apr. 25 (9) | To the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) recognizing independence of Egypt, subject to maintenance of U. S. rights as they have hitherto existed. |
105 |
| Apr. 26 | President Harding to His Majesty Ahmed Fuad, King of
Egypt (tel.) Message of congratulation and felicitation on occasion of U. S. recognition of independence of Egypt. |
106 |
| June 23 (20) | To the Agent and Consul General at Cairo (tel.) Appointment as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Egypt. Instructions. |
106 |
Undertaking by the United States Not to Withdraw From the Mixed Court Arrangement Except After One Year’s Notice
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 June 16 (97) | From the Agent and Consul General at
Cairo Egyptian note, June 14 (text printed) requesting assurance that United States does not seek privileged position with respect to conditions under which it may withdraw from Mixed Court arrangement and that it will not withdraw without having given notice of its intention one year in advance of its withdrawal. |
106 |
| Oct. 24 (50) | To the Minister in Egypt Assurance that United States does not seek a privileged position and will not withdraw from Mixed Court arrangement without having given notice of its intention so to do at least one year in advance. Reference to terms of proclamation of March 27, 1876 (excerpts printed). |
108 |
ETHIOPIA
Request by Great Britain for Cooperation by the United States in Restricting the Importation of Firearms Into Ethiopia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 25 (136) | From the British Ambassador Efforts of Ras Taffari to import small shipment of U. S. arms; request for U. S. restriction of arms exports to Ethiopia. |
110 |
| Mar. 20 | To the British Ambassador U. S. view that conditions do not justify restriction of arms exports to Ethiopia; size of the shipment of arms to Ras Taffari. |
111 |
| July 27 (1527) | From the Ambassador in Great
Britain Foreign Office note of July 26 (text printed) stating British proposal to France and Italy of yearly arms import quota for Ethiopia; proposed inclusion of U. S. arms consignment to Ras Taffari in quota; request for U. S. cooperation in regulation of Ethiopian arms imports. |
112 |
| Nov. 7 (707) | To the Ambassador in Great
Britain Instructions to acquaint Foreign Minister informally with U. S. view that U. S. arms trade with Ethiopia does not produce conditions justifying embargo; U. S. desire to facilitate repression of slave trade; appreciation of British nonobjection to inclusion of U. S. arms consignment in quota. |
113 |
| Nov. 7 (37) | From the Consul at Aden Dispatch to Djibouti of U. S. arms consignment for Ethiopia. |
116 |
FRANCE
Negotiations to Ensure by Treaty the Rights of the United States in Territories Under French Mandate
syria and the lebanon
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 19 (159) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) U. S. view that France should take initiative in negotiations for agreement as to Syrian mandate. |
117 |
| May 26 (215) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French intention to make proposals regarding Syrian mandate at early date; no indication of French opposition to Palestine mandate. |
118 |
| June 30 (2085) | From the Ambassador in France Foreign Office note of June 29 (text printed) requesting U. S. agreement to draft mandate for Syria and the Lebanon and draft convention defining U. S. rights in Syria and the Lebanon (texts printed). |
118 |
| July 12 | To the French Embassy U. S. suggestions covering proposed convention and mandate; draft convention (text printed) embodying proposed changes. |
127 |
| July 17 (288) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French acceptance of U. S. draft convention with reservation concerning last sentence of article 7; acceptance of U. S. suggestions regarding mandate. |
133 |
| July 18 (231) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Gratification at satisfactory understanding regarding convention; comment on modifications of mandate. |
133 |
| July 28 | To the Consul at Beirut (tel.) Information of French acceptance of draft convention with reservation of last sentence of article 7 as to date of suspension of capitulatory rights. Instructions to maintain capitulatory and other rights of U. S. citizens, pending further instructions. (Instructions to repeat to Aleppo and Damascus.) |
134 |
african territories
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 4 (104) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note for Foreign Minister (text printed) containing U. S. suggestions concerning proposed convention defining U. S. rights in Togoland and the Cameroons. |
134 |
| June 30 (2086) | From the Ambassador in France French note of June 28 (text printed) accepting U. S. suggestions concerning mandates for Togoland and the Cameroons and conventions defining U. S. rights in the mandated territories; draft mandates and conventions (texts printed). |
138 |
| July 8 | To the French Embassy Further suggestions concerning draft conventions. |
146 |
| July 10 (216) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Text of proposed conventions as modified by the United States. |
149 |
| July 12 (283) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French acceptance of U. S. draft convention except as to modification of article 7 of the mandates. |
150 |
| July 13 (222) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Memorandum for Foreign Office (text printed) stating U. S. objections to article 7 of mandates and proposing modification of conventions. |
151 |
| Dec. 8 (2660) | From the Ambassador in France French rejection of U. S. proposals regarding article 7 of mandates; information concerning redrafting of article 7 to agree with text of treaty between United States and Japan regarding Pacific Islands; League of Nations’ approval of the mandates July 20. |
152 |
| 1923 Feb. 1 (48) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Memorandum for Foreign Office (text printed) conveying U. S. acceptance of article 7 of mandates as redrafted; reservation of U. S. position regarding missionary and educational institutions in A mandates; readiness to proceed to signature of conventions. |
153 |
Representations by the United States on Behalf of American Cable Companies for Permission to Open Offices in France for Dealing Directly With the Public
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Apr. 25 (818) | To the Ambassador in France Instructions to make representations on behalf of U. S. cable companies desiring to open public offices in France; possibility of cessation of privileges to French Cable Co. in United States should reciprocity be refused. |
154 |
| July 28 (51) | From the Ambassador in France Continued opposition of French Telegraph Administration to opening of U. S. cable company offices; compromise expected. |
156 |
| Sept. 26 (66) | To the Ambassador in France Instructions to urge Foreign Office to expedite decision on cable offices, and to bring alleged discrimination to its attention; continued consideration of termination of French Cable Co. privileges. |
157 |
| 1922 Sept. 1 (2284) | From the Chargé in France Foreign Office note offering to grant Commercial Cable Co. right to open one office, conditional on settlement of question of German cables. |
158 |
| Nov. 1 (463) | To the Ambassador in France Instructions to inform Foreign Office of favorable Netherland action in cable companies’ request to open offices, and to urge similar French action. |
158 |
GERMANY
Efforts of the United States to Assist in the Solution of the Problems of German Reparation
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Aug. 26 | From the German Chargé Appeal for help in financial crisis. |
160 |
| Aug. 28 (6) | To the Secretary of State, en route to Brazil
(tel.) Report of deadlock in reparations negotiations following French refusal of German offer of foreign securities as pledge of coal and wood deliveries; German refusal to surrender mines and forests as security for 5-month moratorium; request for advice as to U. S. position. |
160 |
| Aug. 29 (172) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) German desire for U. S. aid in securing Reparation Commission’s acceptance of German offer to pledge foreign securities. |
162 |
| Aug. 30 (32) | From the Secretary of State, en route to Brazil
(tel.) Unwillingness to define U. S. position until after Reparation Commission meeting. |
163 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, October 9,
1922 German request that United States exert influence to solve European disarmament and reparations problems; U. S. view that sound settlement of reparations question must precede other adjustments. |
163 |
| Oct. 9 (307) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Advice that reparations problem has been discussed with Lamont of J. P. Morgan & Co. and that practicable steps will be discussed with the Ambassador by Morgan. |
165 |
| Oct. 13 (397) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Morgan’s refusal to take initiative, maintaining that matter is political and initiative must come from governments; his willingness to serve again on bankers’ commission if reconvened without restrictions. |
165 |
| Oct. 14 (400) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Boyden: Outline and discussion of Bradbury’s plan for reparation payments in 1923–24 and for stabilization of mark; suggested U. S. action. |
165 |
| Oct. 17 (321) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Also to Boyden: Irrelevancy of question of Allied debts to reparations question; necessity of French agreement to appointment of businessmen’s committee to determine Germany’s capacity to pay. |
168 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, October 23,
1922 German desire that U. S. troops not be withdrawn from Rhine. Discussion of U. S. proposal of businessmen’s committee to solve reparations problem. |
170 |
| Oct. 23 | From the Ambassador in Germany Suggestion that cancelation of war debts be offered on condition that peoples of England, France, Italy, and Germany agree by plebiscite to a 50-years’ peace and make substantial arms reduction. |
171 |
| Oct. 23 (423) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Noncommittal attitude of Foreign Minister toward U. S. views on reparations and Allied war debts. |
175 |
| Oct. 24 | From the Chief of the Division of Western European
Affairs, Department of State, temporarily in
Germany Approval of Ambassador Houghton’s suggestion regarding conditional cancelation of war debts. |
176 |
| Oct. 27 | From the Ambassador in France Report of conversation of October 22 with Foreign Minister on U. S. views concerning reparations and war debts, the Ambassador maintaining irrelevancy of question of Allied debts to reparations question. |
177 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, November 7,
1922 U. S. unwillingness to discuss war debts at proposed Brussels Conference; renewal of suggestion that reparations problem be referred to international committee of private financiers. |
178 |
| Nov. 9 (218) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) From Boy den: Views on Ambassador Houghton’s suggestion concerning debt cancelation. Preference to concentrate on reparations; suggestion that United States issue statement on reparations. |
180 |
| Nov. 14 (145) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Impossibility of authorizing suggested statement regarding conditional cancelation of war debts; necessity of settling reparations problem. |
181 |
| Nov. 17 | From the Ambassador in France Note to Foreign Minister, November 7 (text printed) confirming conversations of October 22 and 30 regarding U. S. views on war debts and reparations, and proposed bankers’ committee to consider reparations. |
182 |
| Nov. 17 (467) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Report that French financial plan will be presented at Brussels Conference; desirability of delaying U. S. statement. |
185 |
| Nov. 29 (405) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to report French intentions as to independent action in reparations problem, in view of reported plans for control measures in Ruhr and Rhineland. |
185 |
| Dec. 1 (497) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Confirmation of French plan to seize Rhineland forests and railways should Brussels Conference fail; French denial of plans involving Ruhr. |
185 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, December 12,
1922 German observations on reported French intention to occupy Ruhr; conclusion that real object is to dominate German industry. |
186 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, December 14,
1922 U. S. disapproval of contemplated French occupation of Ruhr and suggestion of necessity of determining German capacity to pay by forming unofficial financial committee. |
187 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of an Interview
with the British Ambassador, December 18, 1922 British suggestion of U. S. action on contemplated French occupation of Ruhr and other reparations problems; U. S. unwillingness to enter discussions. |
192 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, December 21,
1922 French unwillingness to agree to unofficial financial committee on German reparations prior to possible break-down of London Conference. |
195 |
| Dec. 22 | From Mr. J. P. Morgan Suggested statement by French Foreign Minister (text printed) that Ruhr occupation and other penalties will not be imposed unless determined as best means of attaining maximum German payment. |
196 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, December 26,
1922 Foreign Minister’s disclaimer of intention to annex German territory, and view that French opinion would demand guaranties if Premiers’ conference should fail; U. S. attitude. |
197 |
| Dec. 26 (540) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Boyden: Reparation Commission decision that German failure to complete timber deliveries constitutes default. |
198 |
| Dec. 28 (544) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Boyden: Amendment of Reparation Commission decision regarding German default. |
199 |
| Dec. 29 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Excerpt of speech delivered by the Secretary of State, December 29 (text printed) defining U. S. position on war debts and reparations and proposing commission of financiers to work out reparation plan. (Instructions to repeat to London, Brussels, Rome, Lausanne, and Berlin.) |
199 |
| 1923 Jan. 6 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Necessity for French action on U. S. proposal of financial experts’ commission to consider reparations. (Instructions to repeat to London, Rome, Berlin, Brussels, and to Berne for Lausanne.) |
202 |
German Proposal for a Pledge of Peace Among the Powers Interested in the Rhine
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, December 15,
1922 German desire that United States ascertain acceptability of proposal for pledge of peace among powers interested in Rhine. |
203 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, December 18,
1922 Presentation of German proposal of peace pledge. |
204 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, December 19,
1922 Secretary’s suggestion that German proposal for peace pledge be submitted in writing. |
205 |
| Undated [Rec’d Dec. 21] | From the German Embassy German proposal that France, Great Britain, Italy, and Germany agree not to resort to war against each other for period of one generation, unless authorized by plebiscite of their own people. |
205 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, December 21,
1922 French attitude toward German proposal of peace pledge; discussion of U. S. position under proposed agreement. |
206 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, December 22,
1922 Improbability of U. S. assumption of responsibility under proposed peace pledge. |
207 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French Ambassador, December 26,
1922 French disapproval of German proposal of peace pledge. Discussion of erroneous French press report of proposed 30-year guaranty of German boundaries. |
208 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, December 28,
1922 Discussion of French attitude toward German proposal of peace pledge. |
209 |
| 1923 Jan. 2 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Press announcement by Department (text printed) that French disapproval of German proposal made inadvisable its transmission to Governments concerned. (Instructions to repeat to London, Berlin, Rome, Lausanne, and Brussels.) |
211 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the German Ambassador, January 6,
1923 Disinclination of the Secretary to comment on German and French suggestions regarding proposed peace pledge. |
211 |
Decision by the United States to Reduce Its Army of Occupation in Germany to a Force of One Thousand Men
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Mar. 23 | To President Harding Suggestion that final decision on withdrawal of U. S. troops from Germany be delayed pending consideration of desirability of leaving small force, in view of difficulty of collecting army costs. |
211 |
| Mar. 23 | From President Harding Advice that official announcement of withdrawal of troops will not be made; possibility of leaving small force. |
213 |
| Mar. 24 | From the Unofficial Observer on the Rhineland High
Commission (tel.) Attitude of observer and his associates on commission regarding withdrawal of U. S. troops from the Rhine. German draft cable (text printed) requesting continuation of U. S. occupation and urging official representation on Rhineland Commission. |
213 |
| Mar. 29 (63) | From the Chargé in Germany (tel.) German note (text printed) requesting continuation of U. S. occupation and urging official representation on Rhineland Commission. |
214 |
| Apr. 1 | From President Harding Decision that U. S. troops will not be completely withdrawn until final determination of program, in light of Allied attitude toward U. S. claim for army costs. |
215 |
| Apr. 25 (82) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Hope of Allied Rhineland Commissioners for retention of U. S. troops in Rhineland. Recommendation that sufficient force be retained to control Coblenz. |
216 |
| Apr. 26 | From President Harding Opinion that minimum of 1,000 troops should be retained in Rhineland so that withdrawals will not be completed in advance of definite decision. |
217 |
| May 22 (103) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) German view that enough U. S. troops should be retained in Rhineland to hold Coblenz. |
217 |
| June 3 (79) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Note for German Government (text printed) conveying U. S. decision to retain force of 1,000 troops at Coblenz for time being. |
218 |
Efforts by the United States to Secure Reimbursement for the Costs of the American Army of Occupation in Germany
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Mar. 9 (71) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For Boyden: Telegram, March 8, from Ambassador in Great Britain (text printed) regarding agenda of Allied Finance Ministers’ conference of March 8. Instructions to notify conference of U. S. claim for costs of its Army of Occupation. |
218 |
| Mar. 14 (119) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Boyden: Letter of Allied Finance Ministers, March 11 (text printed) stating that U. S. rights have been protected in arrangement as signed, but that question of rights should be raised directly with Allied Governments. |
219 |
| Mar. 20 (90) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note for French Government (text printed) stating U. S. position in claim for Army costs. (Instructions to repeat to London, Brussels, and Rome for similar action. The same to the Ambassador in Japan for similar action, without instructions to repeat.) |
220 |
| Mar. 20 (91) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to deliver U. S. note on afternoon of March 22 to avoid premature publication in Europe; advice that similar instructions are being sent to London, Brussels, Rome, and Tokyo. |
224 |
| Mar. 22 (92) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note for French Government (text printed) stating U. S. view that its right to receive payment of Army costs is unaffected by status of French account for Army costs as of May 1, 1921. (Instructions to repeat to London, Brussels, and Rome for similar action. The same to the Ambassador in Japan for similar action, without instructions to repeat.) |
224 |
| Mar. 29 (139) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French note of March 28 denying any intention to contest U. S. right to be reimbursed for Army costs; and stating intention to consult other Allied Governments. |
225 |
| Apr. 3 (154) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Favorable British attitude toward U. S. claim for Army costs. |
225 |
| Apr. 6 (99) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Insistence on recognition of U. S. right to repayment of Army costs on same footing as Allies. Tentative bases for payment of past and current costs satisfactory to the United States. |
227 |
| Apr. 8 (13) | From the Chargé in Belgium (tel.) Belgian note (text printed) acknowledging U. S. right to repayment of Army costs and conveying intention to consult other Allied Governments. |
228 |
| Apr. 10 (174) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Minister’s note (text printed) acknowledging validity of U. S. claim for Army costs and advising of steps toward agreement between Allied and Associated Governments for satisfaction of claim. |
228 |
| May 19 (1906) | From the Ambassador in France Note from Foreign Ministry, May 18 (text printed) stating French intention soon to convene Allied representatives to study question of satisfying U. S. claim for Army costs. |
229 |
| May 22 (320) | From the Ambassador in Italy Foreign Minister’s note, May 15 (text printed) stating that Italian Government has never contested U. S. right to reimbursement for Army costs, and that question is under discussion among Allied Governments. |
230 |
| May 29 (216) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French intention to convene Allied representatives at Paris to examine question of reimbursement of U. S. Army costs. |
231 |
| June 4 (175) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to state U. S. gratification at French action; authorization to make informal use of tentative basis for payment as described in telegram of April 6 to Ambassador in Great Britain. |
231 |
| June 22 (255) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information that no definite conclusions were reached at first meeting of Allied representatives to discuss question of U. S. Army costs. |
231 |
| Nov. 8 | From the French, British, and Italian
Embassies Invitation to send representative to discuss question of Army costs with Allied delegates at Paris. |
232 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the French, Belgian, and British Ambassadors and
the Italian Chargé, November 8, 1922 Discussion of arrangements for repayment of U. S. Army costs. Delay of definite U. S. response to invitation to send representative to Paris. |
232 |
| Nov. 22 | To the French Embassy Acceptance of invitation to send representative to Paris to discuss question of Army costs. (The same to the British and Italian Embassies.) |
233 |
Cessation of American Purchase of German Dyes From the Reparation Commission
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Aug. 16 | To President Harding Résumé of arrangements since 1919 providing for U. S. importation and distribution of German dyes; question of continuation of purchases; Allied agreement to application of proceeds of sales to repayment of U. S. Army costs in Germany. |
234 |
| 1923 Jan. 3 (3) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Boyden: Reparation Commission decision to distribute to Allies dyes formerly taken by Textile Alliance; provision for possible later resumption of U. S. dyestuff orders. |
240 |
Agreement, August 10, 1922, Between the United States and Germany for a Mixed Claims Commission
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 22 (30) | From the Chargé in Germany (tel.) German view that commercial negotiations should not depend upon claims settlement; request for U. S. suggestions on composition of a mixed commission to settle claims. |
240 |
| Apr. 15 (51) | To the Chargé in Germany (tel.) Note for Foreign Office (text printed) stating that commercial treaty should not delay claims settlement and proposing early establishment of Mixed Claims Commission. Instructions to urge orally desirability of prompt determination of amounts of debts and claims. |
241 |
| May 5 (87) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Discussion with Foreign Ministry concerning commercial treaty and claims; Ambassador’s insistence that claims agreement must be reached before conclusion of commercial treaty. |
242 |
| June 3 (113) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Foreign Minister’s letters, June 2 (texts printed) stating German readiness to facilitate claims settlement and giving views on bases of commercial treaty; proposal that Claims Commission be established under chairmanship of an American. |
243 |
| June 21 (86) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) U. S. acceptance of German proposal regarding Claims Commission. |
246 |
| June 22 (87) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Draft agreement regarding Claims Commission (text printed). |
246 |
| June 23 (3055) | To the Ambassador in Germany Instructions to communicate U. S. views on functions of Claims Commission; designation of American chairman to act as umpire. |
248 |
| July 17 (141) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Outline of Foreign Office revisions of draft agreement; German expectation of return of property held in United States. |
250 |
| July 21 | From the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
Committee Request for views on bill to amend Trading with the Enemy Act, providing for establishment of Claims Commission of U. S. citizens and satisfaction of claims out of detained German and Austrian property. |
251 |
| July 29 | To the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
Committee Unfavorable opinion of bill to amend Trading with the Enemy Act, in view of prospective conclusion of agreement with Germany. |
252 |
| July 29 (104) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Instructions to present U. S. reply to counterproposals regarding claims agreement, and to urge signature of agreement without alterations in order to forestall Congressional action. |
255 |
| Aug. 2 (153) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) German acceptance of form of agreement approved in Department’s telegram no. 104, July 29; German observations on scope of claims. |
256 |
| Aug. 5 (105) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Instructions to communicate U. S. assurances regarding scope of claims to be presented and U. S. view that time limit on presentation should be fixed by exchange of notes; arrangements for appointment of U. S. umpire and publication of agreement. |
257 |
| Aug. 7 (158) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Foreign Office proposal of alteration in wording of U. S. assurances regarding scope of claims. |
259 |
| Aug. 7 (159) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Draft note from Foreign Office (text printed) requesting the President of the United States to appoint an umpire; note to be presented upon signature of claims agreement. |
259 |
| Aug. 8 (108) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Refusal to accede to alteration of wording of U. S. assurances regarding scope of claims. |
260 |
| Aug. 10 | To President Harding Information concerning signature of agreement and request for approval of press statement containing texts of agreement and German request that President name umpire. (Footnote: President Harding’s approval.) |
261 |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 10] | From President Harding Instructions to give emphasis in press statement to German request that President name umpire. |
262 |
| Aug. 10 | Agreement between the United States of America and
Germany Providing for the submission of claims to a mixed commission. |
262 |
| Aug. 10 (III A 2451) | The German Chancellor to the American
Ambassador Understanding as to scope of U. S. claims. |
264 |
| Aug. 10 (128) | The American Ambassador to the German
Chancellor Assurances as to scope of U. S. claims. |
265 |
Revival of the Patent Agreement of February 23, 1909, Between the United States and Germany
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 6 (61) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Note to Foreign Office (text printed) giving notification under article 289 of Treaty of Versailles, to revive patent agreement of February 23, 1909, the revival to take effect on date of note. |
266 |
| May 8 (63) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Information that revival of patent agreement of 1909 involves no negotiations, notice in terms of note telegraphed being sufficient. |
267 |
| May 9 (92) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Advice that U. S. notification, dated May 8, had been presented. |
267 |
GREAT BRITAIN
Negotiations to Ensure by Treaty the Rights of the United States in Territories Under British Mandate
palestine
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 13 | From Mr. A. J. Balfour Desire of British Government to come to some agreement in regard to mandate for Palestine, in order to secure mandate’s immediate approval by Council of the League of Nations. |
268 |
| Jan. 27 | To Mr. A. J. Balfour U. S. reasons for desiring treaty reciting mandate in full and containing undertakings for the protection of U. S. rights and interests. |
269 |
| Apr. 3 (96) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note to Lord Curzon (text printed) containing U. S. suggestions concerning mandate and treaty provisions covering capitulatory rights, discrimination, missionaries and religious freedom, and modification of mandate. |
271 |
| May 1 (199) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note from Foreign Office, April 29 (text printed) accepting U. S. treaty proposals, suggesting provisions in treaty and modification of article 28 of mandate to cover capitulatory rights in event of termination of mandate, and requesting U. S. consent to lay correspondence before League Council. |
275 |
| May 8 (134) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note to Foreign Office (text printed) suggesting that alteration of article 8 of mandate would make unnecessary amendment of article 28; refusal of request to lay correspondence before League Council. |
276 |
| May 10 (136) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U. S. intention to make an announcement, May 11 (text printed) of points agreed upon between the United States and Great Britain. |
278 |
| May 17 (1314) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain Note from Foreign Office, May 16 (text printed) agreeing to modification of article 8 of mandate and consequent lack of need to modify article 28. |
279 |
| May 26 (1916) | From the Ambassador in France Note dated May 18 from the Turkish Diplomatic Mission at Paris (text printed) protesting against any decision as to Palestine mandate prior to conclusion of peace. |
280 |
| July 5 (512) | From the British Chargé Draft convention (text printed) regarding mandate for Palestine. |
281 |
| July 10 (524) | From the British Chargé Alternative draft of article 14 of the mandate for Palestine (text printed) providing for the appointment, subject to League approval, of a commission to decide existing rights in the Holy Places, etc., in Palestine. Desire that U. S. should not be without representation on commission. |
284 |
| July 12 | To the British Embassy Counterdraft of convention (text printed) embodying U. S. modifications of preamble and certain articles to conform with similar conventions respecting mandates; submission of new draft for article 8 of mandate (text printed). |
287 |
| July 15 (545) | From the British Chargé Revised final draft of the mandate for Palestine (text printed). |
292 |
| July 18 (300) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information concerning League Council action on mandates; growing British sentiment against Palestine mandate. |
300 |
| Aug. 3 (335) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note from Foreign Office, August 2 (excerpt printed) expressing opinion that convention should conform with similar conventions respecting mandates and explaining certain changes in article 8 of mandate approved by League Council. |
301 |
| Aug. 8 | To the British Chargé Presumption that final form of draft mandate submitted July 15 is susceptible of modification as result of U. S. observations of July 12. |
302 |
| Aug. 18 | To the British Ambassador Acknowledgment of British note concerning measures for the protection of the Holy Places in Palestine. |
302 |
| Sept. 5 (680) | From the British Ambassador Advice that counterdraft of convention will be furnished at an early date, but that terms of mandate cannot be reconsidered as mandate has been formally approved by League Council. |
303 |
| Oct. 6 | To the Vice Consul at Jerusalem (tel.) Instructions to continue to exercise capitulatory and other rights, pending conclusion of negotiations with British Government relative to terms upon which Palestine mandate is acceptable to United States. |
303 |
| Oct. 11 (1748) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain Note from Foreign Office, October 2 (text printed) accepting operative clauses of U. S. counterdraft, with slight modifications, and suggesting certain changes in the preamble to provide for specific allusion to national home for Jewish people in Palestine. British counterdraft of convention (text printed). |
304 |
| 1923 Jan. 20 | To the British Embassy Suggestion that conclusion of convention be delayed until termination of peace negotiations with Turkey at Lausanne. |
310 |
african territories
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 4 (97) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note to Lord Curzon (text printed) containing U. S. suggestions regarding discrimination, missionaries and religious freedom, administrative unions, modification of mandate, and extradition for incorporation into mandates and treaties concerning East Africa, Togoland, and the Cameroons. |
310 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 29] | From the British Chargé Draft convention regarding East Africa (text printed), modeled upon Japanese-American treaty in regard to Yap. Draft mandate for East Africa (text printed). |
314 |
| July 8 | To the British Embassy Suggested modification of preamble and certain articles of convention for East Africa; also modification of article 8 of mandate. Information that suggestions apply likewise to conventions and mandates for Togoland and the Cameroons. |
322 |
| July 10 (199) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Counterdraft of convention concerning East Africa (text printed). Information that text applies mutatis mutandis to mandates for Togoland and the Cameroons. |
325 |
| July 17 (554) | From the British Chargé Acceptance of U. S. suggestions concerning operative clauses of convention, preamble wording to be left until League Council issues mandates. Suggestion that article 8 of mandate be made to agree with similar article in Yap treaty. |
327 |
| July 18 | To the British Chargé Acceptance of suggested wording of article 8 of mandate, conditional upon insertion in convention of an article on religious freedom and education. |
328 |
| Aug. 14 (627) | From the British Ambassador Acceptance of suggested use of word “consents” in convention instead of “concurs.” |
330 |
| Sept. 30 (W7965/1110/98) | The British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
to the American Ambassador Hope that United States will not press proposal to insert in convention an article on religious freedom and education; desire that wording of preamble follow that of convention regarding Palestine mandate. |
330 |
Negotiations by American Oil Companies for a Share With Other Foreign Interests in Exploiting the Mesopotamian Oil Fields
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 11 (99) | From the British Ambassador Article from International Petroleum Reporter of January 25 (text printed) containing information that British Board of Trade holds 25 percent of stock of Turkish Petroleum Co., its investment amounting to £40,000. Denial that British Government owns any stock in company; explanation that 25 percent of stock of company in hands of Alien Property Custodian is to be transferred to French interests under San Remo Agreement. |
333 |
| Feb. 27 | To the British Ambassador Desire for further information as to ownership of stock of Turkish Petroleum Co., in view of 1921 report of company showing British Board of Trade’s investments in company up to September 1921 amounted to £40,000. Maintenance of position that San Remo Agreement is not applicable to disposition of economic opportunities in mandated territories. |
335 |
| May 3 (343) | From the British Ambassador Explanation that holding of British Board of Trade in Turkish Petroleum Co. is temporary and is for ultimate transfer to French interests. |
336 |
| June 24 (185) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Advice that U. S. has no objections to negotiations between U. S. and British interests, provided all U. S. companies desiring to participate shall be included in the arrangements and that validity of claims of Turkish Petroleum Co. shall not be recognized except upon determination satisfactory to the United States. |
337 |
| June 27 | From the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Telegram to Anglo-Persian Oil Co., June 26 (text printed) conveying information of State Department’s consent to U. S. participation under certain conditions. |
338 |
| Aug. 4 (339) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Status of negotiations for U. S. participation in Turkish Petroleum Co., no agreement having been reached. |
339 |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 16] | Memorandum of Negotiations in London between
American Oil Interests and the Turkish Petroleum
Company Memorandum dated July 21 (text printed) of an arrangement on proposed future activities of the Turkish Petroleum Co. |
340 |
| Aug. 22 | To the President of the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey Opinion that arrangement contained in memorandum of July 21 would not be contrary to open-door policy provided participation of U. S. companies is fair and no attempt is made to establish a monopoly in favor of Turkish Petroleum Co. |
342 |
| Aug. 25 | From the President of the Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey Assurance that companies constituting U. S. group are the only U. S. companies interested in oil development in Mesopotamia. |
344 |
| Nov. 26 (24) | From the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Information that Great Britain may seek withdrawal from Mesopotamia in return for concession advantages, especially petroleum concessions. Request for instructions. |
345 |
| Nov. 27 (13) | To the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Advice that United States will support U. S. companies in obtaining adequate participation in Mesopotamian development, if Mesopotamia remains under British mandate; that United States will refuse acquiescence in any monopolistic concession in Mosul area resulting from political trade. |
346 |
| Dec. 13 | From the President of the Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey Telegram dated December 12 from London representative (text printed) reporting agreement reached for U. S. participation in Turkish Petroleum Co., subject to U. S. acknowledgment that agreement satisfies U. S. claims to participation in oil resources in Mesopotamia and that United States will not question title of Turkish Petroleum Co. Reply to telegram (text printed). |
347 |
| Dec. 15 | To the President of the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey Maintenance of U. S. position as to the invalidity of the Turkish Petroleum Co.’s concession; refusal to support any U. S. group in arrangement to exclusion of any other U. S. concerns. |
348 |
| Dec. 22 | From the President of the Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey Exchange of telegrams with London representative (texts printed) concerning U. S. position on invalidity of Turkish Petroleum Co.’s concession and refusal to support any U. S. company or group in preference to or in exclusion of any other U. S. concerns. |
349 |
| Dec. 30 | To the President of the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey Reiteration of U. S. position of neutrality in all questions of title and competing U. S. claims. |
351 |
Discrimination in India Against American Oil Companies
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 24 | From the Standard Oil Company of New
York Contention that British Government follows a well-defined policy of discrimination against other than British nationals in granting concessions, this policy having been in force in India and Burma for 38 years. Review of company’s records showing discriminatory acts and regulations of British officials in India and Burma over long period. |
352 |
| May 18 (380) | From the British Ambassador Assurance that regulations governing exploitation of oil in India and Burma are being collected for communication to United States as requested. Desire that United States no longer delay repudiating documents printed in Senate document. |
356 |
| June 10 | To the British Ambassador Assurance that United States will make announcement concerning spurious documents; but that announcement must be accompanied by statement as to exclusion of U. S. companies from Burma, unless British Government is prepared to give assurance that no exclusion of U. S. nationals is intended. |
357 |
Opposition of the British Government to the Granting by Portugal of Concessions to American Companies for Landing Cables in the Azores
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 June 23 (184) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information concerning the active opposition of British Minister at Lisbon to applications of Western Union Telegraph Co. and Commercial Cable Co. for concessions to land and operate cables at Azores. Instructions to communicate to Foreign Office the Department’s keen disappointment at British opposition and inability to reconcile British position with previous statements; also to intimate that prompt withdrawal of opposition may avert impending discussion of subject in Senate and press. |
359 |
| June 23 | To the Portuguese Minister (tel.) Department’s knowledge of British opposition to applications of Western Union and Commercial Cable Co. for concessions to land and operate cables at Azores; desire that applications receive favorable and prompt action. |
359 |
| June 24 | From the Portuguese Minister (tel.) Advice that substance of Department’s telegram of June 23 has been cabled to Government. |
360 |
| June 27 (47) | To the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Instructions to request Foreign Office to submit to representative of Commercial Cable Co. form of concession desired and to endeavor to have concession submitted to Cortes for ratification before adjournment. |
360 |
| June 29 (264) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office declaration that it is fully aware of activities of Minister at Lisbon; intimation that his activities were in accordance with instructions and that British attitude of opposition will be maintained as long as United States refuses to grant license to Western Union to land cable at Miami. |
360 |
| July 1 (192) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Refusal to admit any relation between efforts of U. S. companies to obtain concession at Azores and application of Western Union to land cable at Miami, inasmuch as United States is withholding privilege from American company while Great Britain is seeking to interfere with freedom of action of Portuguese Government and is opposing efforts of U. S. companies to obtain facilities in Portuguese territory. U. S. conditions for granting license to land cable at Miami. |
361 |
| July 3 (270) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Foreign Office understanding that Western Union has fulfilled U. S. conditions for granting license to land cable at Miami; inquiry as to what further conditions remain unfulfilled; intimation that opposition to concession in Azores would not cease even were Miami permit granted. |
362 |
| July 17 (210) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office that granting of license to land cable at Miami awaits Argentine acquiescence in waivers of Western Telegraph Co.; and to convey U. S. feeling that British Government is unwarranted in its opposition to Azores concession. |
362 |
| July 18 (301) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Compliance with Department’s instructions regarding representations. |
363 |
| Aug. 3 (333) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Report from Kerr, representative of Western Union at Lisbon, of British pressure on Portuguese Government regarding Azores permits and of his belief that Portuguese would welcome pressure from U. S. Government to justify disregarding British pressure. |
364 |
| Aug. 5 (66) | From the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Press report that Western Union concession was approved August 4 with some amendments. |
364 |
| Aug. 5 (67) | From the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Information that concession amendment provides that all South American traffic shall pass through St. Vincent in Cape Verde Islands. Request for instructions. |
364 |
| Aug. 7 (70) | From the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Telegram sent to London (text printed) suggesting that Kerr send someone to Lisbon to represent Western Union interests; and conveying information that Senate has not yet passed concession. |
365 |
| Aug. 8 (241) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information that Western Union has been informed of amendment to concession and that Department considers action of British Government in pressing and of Portuguese Government in imposing such restriction is unjustifiable. |
365 |
| Aug. 8 (56) | To the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Instructions to urge Government not to discriminate against U. S. companies or subject them to injurious restrictions, and to inquire whether report of restrictions is true. Information that Western Union has received no report of amendment and will refuse to accept license containing such restriction. |
365 |
| Aug. 9 (348) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Kerr’s statement that restrictions such as reported by Legation at Lisbon would render license useless to his company and that agent at Lisbon has been instructed not to sign contract containing such restrictions. |
366 |
| Aug. 10 (72) | From the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Amendment to concession (text printed) providing that cables to South America shall proceed to destination by way of Cape Verde Islands. Request for Western Union reactions and Department’s instructions. |
366 |
| Aug. 11 (57) | To the Minister in Portugal (tel.) Instructions to render appropriate assistance to Western Union representative at Lisbon who will endeavor to have amendment to concession deleted before action by Senate; to continue efforts in behalf of Commercial Cable Co.; and to inquire of Foreign Office the reason for restrictive terms. |
367 |
| Aug. 18 (256) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office that Western Union was authorized August 12 to operate its Miami cable for European business and that license for South American traffic may be granted soon; and to call attention to fact that Government is pressing Portuguese Government to take action which is in violation of International Telegraph Convention and is disregarding essential factor in negotiations for allocation of former German cables. |
368 |
| Aug. 19 (1631) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain Notes dated July 24 and 25 to Foreign Office (texts printed) making formal representations regarding British opposition. Note from Foreign Office, August 18 (text printed) justifying opposition on ground that competition with U. S. companies would do further financial harm to British company, which had already suffered heavy losses through U. S. refusal to grant license to land cable at Miami. |
369 |
| Sept. 15 (106) | From the Minister in Portugal Closing of Parliament, no action having been taken on petition of Western Union for elimination of amendment to concession. |
377 |
| Oct. 7 (306) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Telegram from Western Union representative at London (text printed) stating that negotiations at London are in suspense as Embassy has not received requested instructions from Department; intimation also that early action at London might result in withdrawal of British opposition. Department’s inability to believe report of suspension, since Embassy has been fully instructed. |
378 |
| Oct. 12 (456) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information that all Department’s instructions have been carried out and that it was not intended to give Western Union representative the impression that negotiations were in suspense. |
378 |
| Nov. 17 (1839) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain Note dated October 18 to Foreign Office (text printed) reiterating U. S. position. Note from Foreign Office, November 14 (text printed) suggesting that British and U. S. companies come to a direct agreement under certain conditions; and indicating that British opposition would be withdrawn upon conclusion of such agreement and its confirmation by issue of landing licenses for Azores cables in United States and full and immediate renunciation of All America Cables’ exclusive rights in Colombia. |
379 |
| Dec. 6 (746) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain Note for Foreign Office (text printed) explaining at length negotiations concerning license to land cable at Miami and defending U. S. position. |
383 |
Dispute With the British Government Over Withdrawal of Recognition of American Consular Officers at Newcastle-on-Tyne
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 July 20 (217) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Request for brief statement of facts from Slater and Brooks, also for comments by himself and consul general. |
392 |
| July 26 (312) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Communication to Foreign Office of assumption that withdrawal of recognition will not be proceeded with until investigation is completed. Information that investigation is proceeding. |
392 |
| July 29 (321) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Reports, supported by affidavits, completely exonerating Slater and Brooks. |
392 |
| Aug. 11 | To the British Chargé Refusal to remove Slater and Brooks voluntarily, U. S. investigations having failed to reveal any evidence to support British allegation. Expression of hope that action will not be taken before evidence substantiating allegations has been submitted and United States has been allowed opportunity to express views thereon. |
393 |
| Aug. 30 (268) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to have Slater close office at Newcastle and proceed to Corunna for assignment as consul, Brooks to proceed to Dresden. |
394 |
| Sept. 5 | From the Consul in Charge at London (tel.) Circular of February 2 issued by consul general (text printed) urging consular officers to encourage the use of United States Lines by passengers traveling to the United States. |
394 |
| Sept. 7 (13742) | From the Consul in Charge at
London Reception of delegation of business executives from Newcastle and their protest against the closing of the U. S. consulate at Newcastle. |
395 |
| Sept. 15 (291) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Interview with British Ambassador, in which Ambassador expressed hope the Newcastle affair might rest and consulate be reopened. |
396 |
| Sept. 18 (292) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Government concerning investigation to be instituted for the United States by Nelson T. Johnson and to request cooperation. |
397 |
| Oct. 6 (447) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) From Johnson: Report, confirmed by Castle, that investigations at London revealed no evidence to substantiate British allegations against Slater and Brooks. |
397 |
| Nov. 6 | From the Consul General at London (tel.) From Johnson: Report that investigations at Newcastle revealed nothing to change views expressed in telegram no. 447, October 6. |
399 |
| Nov. 8 (348) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note for Foreign Office (text printed) conditioning acceptance of British proposal for dropping charges and reopening consulate at Newcastle upon granting of exequatur to Slater as consul and recognition of Brooks as vice consul at Newcastle and upon a public explanation of action; refusal to accept British proposal concerning identic instructions to consular officers. |
400 |
| Dec. 30 (865) | To Consular Officers Instructions concerning confining activities in behalf of U. S. steamship companies to investigating and reporting upon shipping matters and to answering proper inquiries relating thereto. |
401 |
| 1923 Jan. 2 (1930) | From the Chargé in Great Britain Note from Foreign Office, December 27 (text printed) adhering to original position. |
403 |
Supplementary Extradition Convention Between the United States and Great Britain, May 15, 1922
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 15 | Supplementary Extradition Convention between the
United States of America and Great Britain Enlarging the list of crimes for which extradition may be granted under conventions of 1889, 1900, and 1905. |
406 |
Denunciation by Great Britain of the Treaty and Convention Between the United States and Great Britain for the Abolition of the African Slave Trade
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 27 (323) | From the British Ambassador Formal notice of denunciation of the treaty and convention for abolition of slave trade, in accordance with British policy to abolish all obsolete instruments. |
407 |
| June 5 | To the British Ambassador Acknowledgment of British denunciation of treaty and convention for the abolition of slave trade. |
408 |
GREECE
Attitude of the United States Toward Recognition of the Greek Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Mar. 23 (946) | From the Chargé in Greece Endeavors of Prime Minister to discuss U. S. recognition of Constantine government; his disposition to meet practically any U. S. terms and inquiry concerning U. S. conditions for recognition. |
409 |
| May 8 (37) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Continuance of policy regarding recognition of Constantine government, in line with that of Allied Powers. |
409 |
| May 12 (1030) | From the Chargé in Greece His refusal to grant requests that he meet King Constantine informally and unofficially. |
410 |
| Sept. 27 (129) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Abdication of King Constantine in favor of the Crown Prince. |
410 |
| Oct. 26 (150) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Plans for court martial of political prisoners charged with responsibility for Asia Minor disaster; protests lodged by British and French; suggestion that United States make informal recommendation for fair trial. |
411 |
| Nov. 1 (76) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Instructions to indicate informally to Greek authorities that arbitrary court martial of political prisoners would make unfortunate impression in United States. |
411 |
| Nov. 2 (158) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Assurances of revolutionary committee that all political prisoners not implicated in Asia Minor disaster would be released and fair trial given others. |
411 |
| Nov. 28 (175) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Trial and execution of political prisoners; rupture of diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Greece. |
412 |
| Dec. 1 (84) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Instructions to indicate informally to Greek authorities the possible serious effect the executions of political prisoners might have on raising of relief funds for Greek refugees in United States. |
412 |
| Dec. 11 (183) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Assurances of Greek authorities of the avoidance of any further action which might alienate U. S. public opinion; information that chief political prisoners have already been executed; expression by his colleagues of official disapproval of executions. |
413 |
| 1923 Jan. 13 | To Mr. George B. Christian, Jr., Secretary to
President Harding Transmission of translation of telegram from King of Greece announcing the death of his father, the late King. Suggestion that reply be made informally through Chargé at Athens. Draft instructions to Chargé (text printed). |
413 |
American Relief Activities on Behalf of Greeks Evacuated From Turkish Territory
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Sept. 2 | From the Consul General at Smyrna (tel.) Request for dispatch of cruiser to Smyrna to protect U. S. consulate and nationals, in view of the extremely grave military situation. |
414 |
| Sept. 4 | From the Consul General at Smyrna (tel.) Telegram sent to Admiral Bristol (text printed) urging him to mediate with the Angora Government to permit evacuation of Greek forces, in order to prevent the destruction of Smyrna. |
414 |
| Sept. 5 | To the Consul General at Smyrna (tel.) Information that Admiral Bristol has been ordered to send destroyers to Smyrna to assist in care of U. S. nationals and property. |
415 |
| Sept. 5 (113) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Advice that situation does not justify assumption by United States of role of voluntary mediator and that the Department is inclined to do no more than send destroyers to protect U. S. lives and property. |
415 |
| Sept. 6 (168) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) For American Red Cross: Organization of Disaster Relief Committee for Smyrna situation and request for funds. |
415 |
| Sept. 8 (116) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Information concerning the communication of appeals to Red Cross and Near East Relief with suggestion that they cooperate in emergency; and their replies, the Red Cross indicating necessity of further consideration and Near East authorizing $25,000 for relief. |
416 |
| Sept. 8 (111) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Appeal of Greek authorities for help in evacuating 500,000 refugees from Asia Minor ports. Belief of French and Italian representatives that their transportation to Greece is impracticable. |
416 |
| Sept. 8 | From the Consul General at Smyrna (tel.) Information that Turkish forces are expected on the ninth or tenth and request for instructions as to his relations with Kemalist authorities. |
417 |
| Sept. 9 | To the Consul General at Smyrna (tel.) Instructions to remain unofficially at post as U. S. consul without exequatur and as delegate of High Commissioner at Constantinople, Vice Consul Imbrie to remain at Angora in similar status. |
417 |
| Sept. 9 (171) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Report of alarming situation at Smyrna, with Greek troops in panic and threatening to burn city; departure of Greek fleet and withdrawal of Greek High Commissioner and general headquarters. |
418 |
| Sept. 10 (173) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Occupation of Smyrna by Mustafa Kemal. Telegram from Jaquith and Davis, Near East Relief and Red Cross representatives (text printed) concerning food situation at Smyrna. |
418 |
| Sept. 11 (63) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Instructions to keep Department fully informed concerning developments of situation in Greece. Information that Red Cross and Near East Relief are consulting regarding cooperation in Asia Minor emergency. |
419 |
| Sept. 12 (119) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Telegram from Hill of Red Cross (text printed) explaining delay in determining action, and authorizing expenditure of $25,000 for emergency relief work. |
419 |
| Sept. 13 (179) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Extreme gravity of condition of refugees at Smyrna and elsewhere, owing to approach of cold weather. British requests that U. S. relief organizations take care of Smyrna and Rodosto situations and Commissioner’s reply that Allies and Greeks should undertake their share of task. |
420 |
| Sept. 14 (181) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Information that Smyrna is burning and that U. S. nationals have been evacuated to Athens. |
421 |
| Sept. 14 (183) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Telegram from Davis dated September 11 (text printed) reporting interview with commander of Turkish forces concerning possibility of restoring refugees to their homes; commander’s decision that refugees must leave country. |
421 |
| Sept. 14 (184) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Telegram from Davis dated September 12 (text printed) reporting desperate refugee situation at Smyrna, inability of authorities to place refugees in camps owing to animosity of troops, lack of food, necessity for evacuation of refugees. |
422 |
| Sept. 14 (182) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Telegram from Captain Hepburn at Smyrna (text printed) reporting the destruction of European quarter of Smyrna by fire and complete destruction of U. S. consulate and all its records; evacuation of U. S. nationals and Greek refugees. |
422 |
| Sept. 15 (186) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Telegram from Hepburn at Smyrna dated September 14 (text printed) recommending Allied pressure on Greece to accept refugees in Thrace or Macedonia and an immediate decision for the transportation of 300,000 refugees by Allied ships. |
423 |
| Sept. 15 (290) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Summary of Admiral Bristol’s reports on Asia Minor situation. Telegram sent to Admiral Bristol (text printed) conveying opinion that government action by Allies is necessary for evacuation of refugees, as situation is beyond scope of private organizations, and suggesting the drawing up of a joint Allied plan for Smyrna emergency. (Instructions to repeat to Paris and Rome for similar action, and to communicate contents orally to British Foreign Office.) |
423 |
| Sept. 18 (190) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Message from Smyrna dated September 15 (text printed) reporting decision of Allied naval officers that refugees must be evacuated and that permission should be secured from Kemal for Greek ships to enter Smyrna harbor for evacuation. Comments on plan for Allied cooperation in emergency. |
424 |
| Sept. 19 (133) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Request for confirmation of press reports that U. S. organizations and U. S. destroyers are carrying on the only relief work in Smyrna; also for information concerning available relief stores and provisions for caring for refugees in Greece or Aegean Islands. Instructions to keep Department fully advised as to facilities needed for relief. |
426 |
| Sept. 19 (192) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Message from the U. S. S. Edsall at Smyrna dated September 17 (text printed) reporting Turkish proclamation declaring all Greek refugee men between the ages of 18 and 45 prisoners of war and permitting the evacuation of all other refugees up to October 1; conditions in Smyrna and relief measures. |
426 |
| Sept. 19 (193) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Message from the U. S. S. Edsall at Smyrna dated September 18 (text printed) reporting Kemal’s refusal to take responsibility for allowing Greek ships to enter Smyrna harbor for evacuation and his reference of question to Turkish Government. |
427 |
| Sept. 20 (194) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Efforts to secure British and Italian cooperation in emergency measures. Meeting of Disaster Relief Committee: its decisions to continue emergency relief work at Smyrna and to send relief unit to Rodosto; agreement that U. S. relief activities should be confined to present situation and that Greece and Allies should assume future responsibility for relief of refugees and their final disposition. |
427 |
| Sept. 20 (119) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Telegram from Admiral Bristol (text printed) conveying decision of Near East Relief as to the impossibility of sending unit to Greece and opinion that care of refugees after evacuation from Asia Minor is responsibility of Allies and Greece. Recommendation that U. S. relief organizations send assistance to Greece as task of caring for refugees is beyond Greek Government. |
429 |
| Sept. 21 (140) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Steps taken by Congress and private organizations for more extended emergency relief work in the Near East, Department’s efforts being concentrated upon relief and repatriation of Americans, centralizing and coordinating relief of private agencies, and keeping agencies informed of Disaster Relief Committee’s activities. |
430 |
| Sept. 22 (202) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Brief summary of organization of Disaster Relief Committee and its activities at Smyrna and Rodosto. Discussion of possibility of assisting Greece in care of refugees provided Greece demobilize and place herself on a peace footing. |
431 |
| Sept. 22 (66) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Agreement with Admiral Bristol that care of refugees after evacuation from Asia Minor rests primarily upon Greece and the Allies. Instructions, however, to keep Department fully informed as to conditions of refugees after evacuation. (Instructions to repeat to Constantinople.) |
432 |
| Sept. 25 (217) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Conference with Allied colleagues: Discussion of British plans for relief and U. S. relief activities; plans for evacuation of refugees and decision to request extension of time beyond October 1. |
433 |
| Sept. 26 (434) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note from Foreign Office (text printed) expressing opinion that relief for Greek refugees should be conducted by private organizations and conveying information concerning efforts to secure and coordinate help of such private organizations, support given in evacuation of refugees, and provision of funds. |
435 |
| Sept. 28 (225) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Arrival of Greek ships at Smyrna for evacuation of 15,000 refugees, permission for vessels to enter harbor having been granted by Turkish authorities. Information that question of projected time limit for evacuation is still pending. |
436 |
| Sept. 29 (297) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to inform Government of U. S. interest in British steps taken to assist relief of refugees in Asia Minor. Information concerning extent of U. S. relief in Asia Minor. (Instructions to repeat his telegram no. 434, September 26, and above to High Commissioner, Constantinople.) |
437 |
| Oct. 9 (183) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) President Harding’s statement issued October 8 (text printed) regarding relief work in Asia Minor, the creation of the Near East Emergency Fund to be raised by Nation-wide appeal, and personnel of committee in charge of raising funds. (Instructions to repeat to Athens.) |
438 |
| Oct. 9 (71) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Message from Red Cross (text printed) offering to send mission to Athens to administer relief measures for refugees from Smyrna, provided Greek authorities approve and will afford protection for personnel and storage and transportation facilities for supplies. (Instructions to repeat to High Commissioner at Constantinople for information.) |
439 |
| Oct. 10 (451) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Information that British representatives at Constantinople and Athens have been instructed to urge local relief societies to cooperate with U. S. relief organizations. |
439 |
| Oct. 11 (260) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Jaquith to Ost: Serious situation of Greek and Armenian orphans at Constantinople. Request that permission be given for the entrance of 5,000 Armenian orphans into the United States. Arrangements for the removal of Greek orphans to Greece. |
439 |
| Oct. 11 (140) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Gratitude of Greek authorities and promise of all facilities desired by the Red Cross. |
440 |
| Oct. 13 | To Mr. C. V. Vickrey of the Near East
Relief Advice that not all Armenian orphans could be brought into the United States under Turkish quota and that entry in excess of quota could not be authorized without Congressional action. |
441 |
| Oct. 14 (464) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) From Admiral Bristol: Plan of Dr. Nansen to secure release of Greek men retained in Asia Minor and permission for them to join families in Greece; Allied Commissioners’ promise of support; Bristol’s statement that U. S. Government would lend support on grounds of humanity but must be consulted, Japanese Commissioner making similar statement. Efforts of Dr. Nansen in behalf of the Russian refugees at Constantinople who must be evacuated. |
441 |
| Oct. 21 (208) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Approval of Commissioner’s statement to Dr. Nansen that Government would, on grounds of humanity, support his efforts to secure release of Greek men detained in Asia Minor. |
443 |
| Oct. 31 (157) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Arrival of Dr. Hill, Red Cross representative, and his concurrence in Chargé’s explanations to Greek authorities that U. S. relief organizations would assume no responsibilities in connection with refugee problem, giving assistance only, and that they were willing to work in harmony with League of Nations committee but not under its supervision. |
443 |
| Nov. 2 (287) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Report on evacuations and on the relief needs of the devastated country. |
444 |
| Nov. 25 (577) | From the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople Report of the senior naval officer at Smyrna dated October 20 (text printed) giving a summary of the evacuation of refugees from Smyrna and the agencies by which it was accomplished. |
445 |
| Nov. 25 (20) | From the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Venizelos’ request for support of his plea for the release of Greek men retained in Asia Minor. Suggestion from British and Greek sources that U. S. relief tends to keep refugees in continuing condition of helplessness and therefore a loan should be made to Greece. |
446 |
| Nov. 28 (15) | To the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Instructions to support Venizelos’ plea on humanitarian grounds. Comments on matter of loan, the Department being unable to see how loan could alter present helpless state of refugees. |
446 |
| Dec. 5 (368) | From the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Status of relief work among Moslem and non-Moslem populations in Asia Minor. |
447 |
| Dec. 22 (392) | From the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Report on evacuation of refugees from Samsoun and other Black Sea ports; public announcement that time limit is removed and all Christians may leave Anatolia. |
448 |
| 1923 Jan. 4 (6) | From the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Telegram from Greek Government to its Constantinople representative (text printed) conveying decision of Greek Government not to accept any more refugees. Serious situation which will arise in Anatolia if decision is carried into effect. |
449 |
| Jan. 5 (2) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U. S. appreciation of King George’s New Year greeting to President Harding (text printed) expressing thanks for U. S. relief work. |
449 |
| Jan. 6 (3) | To the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Instructions to inform Department whether situation in Greece justifies Greek decision not to admit any more refugees. Mission of Colonel Haskell to endeavor to formulate plan for absorption of refugees into economic life of Greece. |
450 |
| Jan. 21 (15) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Resumption by Greece of the evacuation of refugees in Pontus region. |
450 |
| Feb. 26 | To Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Information concerning the destruction of the U. S consulate at Smyrna, the service of U. S. sailors in guarding various buildings, etc., and measures for the care and protection of U. S. citizens and U. S. flag. |
451 |
Continued Impressment of American Citizens of Greek Origin Into the Greek Army
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 15 (17) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Failure of Greek Government to carry out promises concerning impressment of U. S. citizens of Greek origin into Greek Army. Request that Department warn all naturalized Greeks against returning to Greece unless naturalized before January 15, 1914. |
453 |
| May 2 (1009) | From the Chargé in Greece Contention of Greek Government that the release of men from military service secured by Chargé has been made not as a matter of right but as a favor, as under law all men born in Greece owe military service to Greece. Maintenance of position that no holder of U. S. passport should be forced into Greek Army. |
453 |
| June 1 (249) | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Cases of actual or attempted impressment of U. S. citizens into Greek Army operating in Asia Minor. Suggestion that representations be made to Greek Government that appropriate instructions be issued to prevent such impressment. |
454 |
| Aug. 22 (285) | To the Chargé in Greece Instructions to make representations that appropriate instructions be sent to Greek military commander in Asia Minor to cease impressing U. S. citizens of Ottoman or Greek origin into Greek Army. |
454 |
Objections by the Department of State to a Private Loan to the Unrecognized Government of Greece
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Dec. 29 | From Mr. William G. Marvin Inquiry whether Department would object to notation of loan of 15 million dollars to Greek Government. |
455 |
| 1922 Jan. 30 | To Messrs. Marvin & Pleasants Advice that Department would not look with favor upon loan to Greek Government, inasmuch as recognition has not been accorded regime functioning in Greece. |
456 |
| Mar. 8 | Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of
State Discussion with Mr. Scofield, member New York law firm, regarding loan of 15 million dollars to Greece; maintenance of Department’s position as expressed to Messrs. Marvin & Pleasants. |
456 |
GUATEMALA
Recognition of the Orellana Government by the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 12 (7) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Resolution before Assembly declaring Union nonexistent and Guatemala again an independent republic; elections to be held February 15 to 22. |
458 |
| Jan. 22 (9) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Orellana nominated candidate for President by Liberal Party. |
458 |
| Jan. 28 (4) | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to advise authorities informally that U. S. agents will deal with Muñoz, who is performing functions of Guatemalan consulate general at New York, as with his predecessor, making it clear this does not constitute recognition. |
458 |
| Feb. 22 (17) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Orellana elected President. |
459 |
| Mar. 4 (21) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Inauguration of Orellana as President. |
459 |
| Apr. 11 (28) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) General amnesty decreed; all political prisoners freed. |
459 |
| Apr. 15 (10) | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to inform Government of President Harding’s decision to recognize Orellana Government and express gratification at resumption of diplomatic relations. |
460 |
HAITI
Appointment of a High Commissioner by President Harding—The Election of President Borno—The Appointment of a New Financial Adviser
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 11 | To the High Commissioner in Haiti Primary objectives of his mission: (1) reorganization of powers and duties of treaty officials; (2) stabilization of Haitian finances; (3) gradual withdrawal of Forces of Occupation and enlargement and improvement of Haitian Gendarmerie; (4) carrying out of plans for prosperity and economic development of Haiti. |
461 |
| Feb. 13 | President Harding to President
Dartiguenave Announcement of the appointment of General Russell as High Commissioner in Haiti; explanation as to the objectives of his mission; and request for President’s support. |
466 |
| Apr. 10 (13) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti Report on political situation: Opposition to President Dartiguenave and his withdrawal as candidate; statement issued to the press by Commissioner, April 8 (text printed) declaring his attitude of neutrality in election. |
468 |
| Apr. 11 (38) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Election by Council of State of Louis Borno as President. |
470 |
| Apr. 13 (39) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Report that proceedings of Council of State appear to have been entirely legal regarding eligibility of Louis Borno for Presidency. |
470 |
| Apr. 17 (35) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Authorization to announce recognition of Borno as President, if satisfied as to regularity and constitutionality of his election. |
471 |
| May 12 (40) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Haitian Minister’s representations regarding Borno’s eligibility and Department’s refusal to open question, in view of decision of Haitian Council of State as to Borno’s eligibility. |
471 |
| Oct. 12 (88) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Resignation of McIlhenny as Financial Adviser effective October 11. |
471 |
| Oct. 14 (91) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Nomination of John S. Hord as Financial Adviser and request for his appointment to be effective from October 14. |
471 |
| Nov. 9 (81) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti Report of the appointment of Hord as Financial Adviser and his assumption of duties. |
472 |
Contract for a Loan to Haiti From the National City Bank and the National City Company
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 4 (564) | From the Chargé in Haiti Memorandum from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, December 30, 1921 (text printed) maintaining claim that protocol of October 3, 1919, had lapsed and outlining provisions of a loan law; summary of Lee, Higginson and Co. loan proposition. |
472 |
| Jan. 16 (4) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Refusal to consider any suggestion questioning the validity of the protocol of 1919 and insistence that Financial Adviser be authorized to undertake negotiations for loan. |
476 |
| Jan. 20 (7) | From the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Note from Haitian Government indicating disposition to authorize Financial Adviser to negotiate for loan of nature of Lee, Higginson proposition, with certain modifications to be carried in loan law as indicated in Haitian memorandum of December 30; and expressing hope that more advantageous loan offer can be found. |
476 |
| Jan. 24 (8) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Failure to discover in Haitian note any departure from position in memorandum of December 30 and refusal to sanction any loan negotiated by Financial Adviser not recognizing validity of protocol of 1919. Information concerning forwarding of counterdraft of loan law giving effect to provisions of protocol of 1919. |
477 |
| Jan. 31 (13) | From the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Note from Haitian Government, January 31, explaining that the Government purposes only to carry in loan law certain provisions the greater part of which proceed from suggestions made by the United States; and requesting that the United States make known the provisions proper to carry in loan law and lend good offices to secure better loan offer. |
477 |
| Feb. 2 (474) | To the Chargé in Haiti Instructions for the General Receiver of Customs concerning the use for the current year of the $175,000 set aside monthly out of customs receipts for service of debts recognized as valid under the protocol of 1919. Revocation of all previous instructions waiving allocation of customs receipts. |
478 |
| Mar. 15 (27) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Presentation of credentials to President and interview with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance on loan. |
483 |
| Mar. 22 (30) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Evident desire of President and his Ministers to put through loan and necessary new revenue laws. Possibility of deficit in current expenses and desire to use portion of sum set aside for monthly service of debt. |
483 |
| Mar. 23 (32) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Conferences with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance on modifications of loan law provisions submitted in Haitian memorandum of December 30. |
484 |
| Mar. 24 (31) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Reluctance to alter instructions of February 2 regarding sum set aside for servicing debts, since possibility of deficit can be removed by completion of loan negotiations. Information concerning forwarding of draft of loan law. |
486 |
| Mar. 27 (33) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Urgent request that draft of loan law be cabled, in view of willingness of Government to put law through at once; opinion that law should be passed before April 10 election. |
487 |
| Mar. 30 (33) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Note for Haitian Government and instructions that reply should recite terms of note and accept them; draft of loan law; comments on modifications of loan law provisions contained in telegram no. 32, March 23. |
487 |
| Apr. 1 (2) | To the High Commissioner in Haiti Note for Haitian Government (text printed) suggesting that loan negotiation difficulties be settled by loan law (draft-text printed) embodying only provisions necessary to contract loan, and by an exchange of notes on questions of validity of protocol of 1919, method of issuing loan, and disposition of proceeds. |
488 |
| Apr. 4 (34) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) McIlhenny to Maumus: Suggestion designed to secure prompt acceptance by bondholders of recapitalization plan for internal bonds. |
492 |
| Apr. 26 (46) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Acceptance of U. S. note of April 15 by President-elect, with reservation as to market price, and promise to pass law as drafted by United States upon his assumption of office. |
492 |
| May 9 (6) | To the High Commissioner in
Haiti Instructions to discuss with Haitian authorities and Financial Adviser the Department’s opinion regarding maintenance of service and possible refunding of internal bond issues. |
493 |
| May 12 (49) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President-elect’s request that exterior loan be increased by 2 million dollars more to make provision for public works; High Commissioner’s approval. |
494 |
| May 24 (44) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Opinion that notation of a larger exterior loan in order to provide for public works could not be justified without passage of new internal revenue law. |
495 |
| June 3 (61) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Note from Minister of Foreign Affairs dated June 3 (text printed) confirming accord with United States for issuance of loan according to suggestions contained in U. S. note of April 15. Comments. |
496 |
| June 7 | From the Haitian Minister Belief of Government that best interests of Republic would be served if new bids were received for bond issue. |
497 |
| June 16 (49) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Information that Haitian Government is free to invite new bids, since Lee, Higginson and Co. make no request for preferential treatment. Instructions concerning procedure to be followed in inviting new bids. |
497 |
| June 17 | To the Haitian Minister Opinion that new bids may properly be received for loan and information that High Commissioner has been instructed to discuss procedure to be followed in inviting new bids. |
499 |
| June 28 (41) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti Haitian law of June 26 (text printed) providing for loan. Comments. |
499 |
| July 18 (56) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Financial plan for presentation to Government providing for (1) invitation for bids on $16,000,000 external bonds of series A; (2) issuance of $5,000,000 internal bonds of series B for cancelation of internal and floating debt; (3) constitution of Claims Commission; (4) recapitalization of internal debt; (5) provisions for gradual retirement of internal bonds. |
502 |
| July 24 (86) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Recommendation that question of recapitalization of internal debt be left open until appointment of new Financial Adviser. |
505 |
| July 26 (58) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Instructions to present to Government entire financial plan embodied in Department’s telegram no. 56, July 18, as Department believes that recapitalization of internal debt should be proceeded with immediately as suggested in financial plan. |
505 |
| Aug. 1 (88) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President’s desire to issue series B as gold bonds. Suggestion that if such bonds be issued they be registered both as to principal and interest. |
506 |
| Aug. 11 (90) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Note from Haitian Government (text printed) confirming authorization for Financial Adviser to solicit offers for $16,000,000 of bonds of series A and conveying specific conditions for loan. |
506 |
| Aug. 15 (62) | To the Vice Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Haiti (tel.) For Russell: U. S. gratification that conditions for loan have been determined upon; request, however, that Government reconsider provisions concerning minimum rate of issue, constitution of Claims Commission, and passage of law authorizing issue of internal bonds; disinclination to insist upon issue of internal bonds in gourdes. |
508 |
| Aug. 19 (92) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Note from Haitian Government (text printed) giving assurances concerning minimum rate of issue and constitution of Claims Commission; and explaining necessity for new law to authorize internal bond issue. |
509 |
| Aug. 22 (63) | To the Vice Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Haiti (tel.) For Russell: U. S. gratification that Claims Commission will be constituted; information that Department is prepared to proceed with external bond bids if Haitian Government gives assurance that law authorizing issue of internal bonds will be submitted to Council by September 1. |
511 |
| Aug. 26 (95) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Note from Haitian Government (text printed) conveying assurance that law for internal bond issue will be submitted to Council in first session, September 4. |
511 |
| Aug. 26 (97) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Note from Haitian Government (text printed) conveying authorization for Financial Adviser to sign contract for $16,000,000 loan, bonds of loan to be put on sale immediately after signature of contract. |
512 |
| Aug. 30 (69) | To the Vice Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Advisability of forwarding to the Department draft of law for internal bond issue before its presentation to the Council. |
512 |
| Sept. 1 (102) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Draft of law for internal bond issue (text printed). |
513 |
| Sept. 9 (73) | To the Vice Consul in Charge of the Legation in
Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Suggested modification of article 2 of draft law for internal bond issue to conform with article 5 of treaty and article 6 of protocol. |
513 |
| Sept. 15 (106) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Information that Government has noted suggested modification of article 2 of draft law. (Footnote: Information that law, embodying U. S. modifications, was passed by the Council on September 27.) |
514 |
| Sept. 28 (83) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Information concerning bids on loan and award of contract to National City Co. |
514 |
| Oct. 5 (42) | To the High Commissioner in Haiti Desire that Receiver General of Customs take no further steps to persuade bondholders of National Railroad to accept interest payments in francs instead of dollars, in view of imminent flotation of foreign loan. |
514 |
| Oct. 7 | From the Financial Adviser to the Government of
Haiti Copy of contract between Government of Haiti and National City Co. and National City Bank providing for purchase by National City Co. of $16,000,000 bonds and providing that National City Bank act as fiscal agent for service of loan. |
515 |
| Oct. 7 | To the Financial Adviser to the Government of
Haiti Approval of contract; President Harding’s agreement, in accordance with article 8 of treaty of 1915, to issue of $16,000,000 bonds provided for by protocol of 1919. |
516 |
| Oct. 28 (131) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Sanction of loan protocol by Haitian Council of State. |
516 |
| Nov. 2 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, on Special Mission in the United States Mr. De jean’s suggestions for reform in Haiti: (1) that offices of Receiver General and Financial Adviser be combined, and (2) that work performed in the administration by military officers be taken over by civilians. |
517 |
| Nov. 10 (105) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Assumption that items mentioned in article 3 of protocol will be paid immediately, in view of ratification of loan contract. Instructions for General Receiver concerning service of Haitian public debt. |
517 |
| Nov. 16 | To the Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, on Special Mission in the United States (tel.) Transmission of telegram from President of Haiti (text printed) informing him that Haiti is under no obligation to pay 1896 or 1910 obligations in gold and that payment will be made in francs at rate of day. |
518 |
| Nov. 18 | From the Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, on Special Mission in the United
States Correspondence with National City Co. and their counsel (texts printed) regarding redemption of Haitian loan of 1910 and its possible effect upon Haiti’s ability to discharge existing liens on its revenues in accordance with provisions of article of contract. |
518 |
| Nov. 24 | To the Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, on Special Mission in the United States Letter to National City Co. and National City Bank, November 22 (text printed) expressing opinion as to effect redemption of Haitian 1910 loan would have upon existing liens upon Haitian customs, its discharge making service of the series A bonds of 1922 second charge upon customs revenues. |
520 |
| Dec. 1 (150) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Amounts set aside by General Receiver from loan for service of old debts. Request for authority to obtain $300,000 for public works from funds set aside for service of old debts and now made available by realization of loan or from funds made available by loan. |
521 |
| Dec. 8 (121) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Authority to obtain $300,000 for public works as suggested. |
522 |
| Dec. 29 (165) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Agreement regarding recapitalization of interior bonds and their exchange for series B bonds. |
522 |
Contract for the Transfer of the Charter of the Banque Nationale d’Haiti to the Banque Nationale de la République d’Haiti
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 6 | To the Vice President of the National City
Bank Insistence upon certain alterations in National City Bank agreement with Haiti for transfer of charter of National Bank of Haiti, holding that agreement departs in several material points from principles established by agreement of 1920 between company and Department. Desire also for certain assurances from National Bank of Haiti. |
523 |
| Apr. 12 | From the Vice President of the National City
Bank Circumstances surrounding negotiation of agreement with Haiti. Agreement with, and enumeration of, Department’s alterations, with slight changes for clarity. |
526 |
| Apr. 24 | To the Vice President of the National City
Bank Comments upon bank’s desired changes in Department’s alterations of agreement with Haiti. |
529 |
| May 12 (8) | To the High Commissioner in
Haiti Transmission of agreement between Haiti and National City Bank containing alterations and changes approved by Department. Instructions to extend to Voorhies, of National City Bank, proper assistance in obtaining ratification of agreement in its present form. |
532 |
| June 10 (66) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President’s desire for certain slight changes in text of agreement. |
534 |
| June 14 (52) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: No objections to proposed changes in bank-transfer contract; authorization, however, to use good offices to have modified proposed amendment to maintain 100 percent reserve against Government deposits, if bank so desires. (Footnote: Publication of contract of July 18, 1922, for transfer of National Bank of Republic of Haiti to National City Co. of New York.) |
534 |
Institution of the Claims Commission in Haiti
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 13 (5) | To the High Commissioner in
Haiti Instructions to inform Government that French conditions regarding adjustment of claims might advantageously be agreed upon in an exchange of notes between Haiti and France. |
535 |
| June 6 (508) | To the Chargé in Haiti Authorization to state that Department has informed Italian Ambassador of willingness of Financial Adviser in Haiti to receive list of persons acceptable to Italy from which to appoint third member of proposed Claims Commission during consideration of Italian claims. |
536 |
| Sept. 22 (38) | To the High Commissioner in
Haiti Information concerning arrangements for French nominee to proceed to Haiti; communication of names of British and Italian nominees to Financial Adviser with suggestion he make formal recommendation to President of Haiti for their appointment. Department’s desire that commission be constituted at earliest practicable moment. |
537 |
| Oct. 11 (118) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President’s intention to resent French modification of agreement as unjust. Commissioner’s opinion that only French claims occurring prior to September 10, 1913, can be presented to arbitral commission and that expenses of arbitral commission must be borne by Haiti and France. |
538 |
| Oct. 16 (92) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Enumeration of points which Department understands proposed exchange of notes between Haiti and France should cover. Instructions to urge immediate exchange of notes and to use good offices to bring about agreement. |
539 |
| Oct. 19 (127) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Selection of Haitian member of Claims Commission. |
540 |
| Oct. 20 (129) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Enumeration of six points suggested to President as bases of agreement with France. President’s insistence that right of appeal to arbitral commission be limited to claims originating prior to 1913. |
540 |
| Oct. 28 (132) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President’s intimation that a note would be addressed to French Legation agreeing to and covering suggested bases of agreement, with additional clause that right of appeal be denied French claims prior to September 10, 1913. Haiti’s request concerning acceptability of new Minister to France and French refusal to reply until after exchange of notes regarding French claims. |
541 |
| Nov. 4 (103) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Instructions to inform Government concerning French acceptance of suggested bases of agreement, with slight modifications; French refusal to make distinction, as regards right of appeal, between claims arising before and after 1913. Suggestion that agreement be signed in Washington to expedite matters. |
542 |
| Nov. 6 (104) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Inquiry concerning formal appointment of members of Claims Commission. Opinion that Financial Adviser should be informed of appointments by letter. Instructions to urge appointment of Haitian member. |
543 |
| Nov. 8 (135) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President’s continued objection to right of appeal for claims originating after 1913. French misunderstanding concerning first consideration being given Haitian claims under article 3 of protocol of 1919. Suggestion that Crowder, special representative in Cuba, be requested to obtain consent of a Cuban jurist to sit on commission during consideration of claims other than French, British, and Italian. Information that members of commission have not yet been formally appointed. |
544 |
| Nov. 9 (80) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti Haitian law of October 30 (text printed) establishing a Claims Commission. |
545 |
| Nov. 10 (137) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Official information of appointment of French, British, Italian, Haitian, and U. S. members of Claims Commission. |
547 |
| Nov. 11 | Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the Counselor of the French
Embassy French appeal for U. S. help in securing exchange of notes with Haiti; and Department’s assurance that efforts are being made in that direction. |
548 |
| Nov. 14 (108) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Advisability of meeting French demands concerning right of appeal, in view of importance that France approve submission of French claims to Claims Commission. Information that Crowder is being requested to suggest Cuban jurist. |
548 |
| Nov. 16 (140) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) President’s willingness to accept French position on right of appeal, provided British, French, and Italian Governments agree not to appeal Claims Commission’s decisions; otherwise, preference to have all French claims referred to arbitral tribunal; request that Department inform French Government of situation. |
549 |
| Nov. 16 (141) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) French note to Haiti containing conditions diametrically opposed to U. S. views. Commissioner’s intention to urge President to transfer negotiations to Washington. (Footnote: Agreement reached between Haiti and France by exchange of notes in 1923.) |
550 |
| Nov. 23 (114) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Nomination of German member of Claims Commission. |
551 |
| Nov. 25 (146) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Information that German nominee is member of a firm presenting claim. His acceptance for consideration of other German claims. |
551 |
| Dec. 5 (119) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) For Russell: Telegram from Crowder (text printed) recommending Cuban jurist. |
551 |
| Dec. 9 (158) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Haiti’s elimination of all German claims except those already allowed by Haitian courts. |
552 |
| Dec. 14 (160) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti (tel.) Announcement of organization of Claims Commission for liquidation of floating debt and all pecuniary claims against Haiti. |
552 |
| Dec. 15 (59) | To the High Commissioner in Haiti Note from British Ambassador, December 8 (text printed) regarding acceptance of Haitian bonds in payment of British claims. |
552 |
Reluctance of the Department of State to Sanction the Exercise of Jurisdiction by the Provost Courts in Cases Affecting Haitians
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Aug. 5 (48) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti Attacks on President and other Government officials through newspapers, speeches, propaganda; and rumors of plot against their lives. Proclamation issued August 4 by High Commissioner with view to clearing up situation (text printed). |
553 |
| Aug. 28 (26) | To the High Commissioner in Haiti Approval of action; desire to be consulted in future before any proclamations of political importance are issued. |
555 |
| Sept. 6 (60) | From the High Commissioner in Haiti Report that trial of provost cases has been completed and although finding was “guilty,” sentences were remitted and men released by order of President. Remarks on employment of provost courts in past and views on necessity for such courts. Navy Department’s authorization for their use (text printed); proclamation of May 26, 1921 (text printed). |
555 |
| Oct. 4 (40) | To the High Commissioner in Haiti Statement of policy as regards employment of provost courts by U. S. forces in occupation of Haiti; suggested prevention of propaganda in press by enactment of adequate laws for punishment of libel and their enforcement through civil courts. |
559 |
HONDURAS
Incursions of Revolutionary Bands Into Honduras
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 29 (13) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Telegram to U. S. Legation at Managua at President’s request (text printed) regarding preparations of Honduran political refugees on Nicaraguan frontier to invade Honduras, aided by local authorites; his request also for U. S. representations to Nicaragua. |
561 |
| Jan. 30 (5) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to make representations and request that every possible effort be made to prevent aid to conspirators against a neighboring country. |
561 |
| Jan. 30 (2) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Instructions to make representations and urge that every possible measure be taken to prevent aid to revolutionary activities in Honduras. |
562 |
| Jan. 31 (3) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Salvadoran reply that every precaution has been taken together with order for arrest of revolutionaries. |
562 |
| Feb. 2 (6) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions concerning proposed investigations by U. S. naval officer of conditions along frontiers in Honduras and Nicaragua. |
563 |
| Mar. 2 (41) | From the Minister in Honduras Itinerary of investigation officer, and facilities afforded him. |
563 |
| Mar. 9 (10) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Reported depredations on Honduran border towns by armed Honduran political refugees. Instructions to make urgent representations to Nicaragua to stop these activities and reconcentrate leaders. |
564 |
| Mar. 13 (8) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Nicaragua’s desire to cooperate, capturing and concentrating certain Honduran emigrados. |
564 |
| Mar. 25 (38) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Report by investigating officer that revolutionary movement in Honduras may assume serious proportions, also that local Nicaraguan officials are not actively opposing it. |
565 |
| Apr. 4 (39) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Martial law in Honduras. President’s request for U. S. warships, fearing invasion by political refugees from Salvador and Nicaragua. |
565 |
| Apr. 6 (17) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Report of flight of interned leaders, Ferrara and Leiva, and indications of movement of armed men around Esperanza. |
565 |
| Apr. 6 (40) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Report of victory of Government forces over Ferrara at Esperanza and elsewhere. Suggestion that Salvador be asked to capture and reconcentrate revolutionists, instead of aiding them as reported. |
566 |
| Apr. 7 (14) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Reported arrival of considerable number of Honduran Government forces on border. President’s charge that they have crossed border and attacked Honduran revolutionists in Nicaragua. His demand for explanation. |
567 |
| Apr. 8 (15) | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Assumption that there is no need for U. S. warships, revolutionists having been defeated. Instructions. |
567 |
| Apr. 8 (13) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Instructions to express regret that Salvador has permitted Ferrara and Leiva to leave that country, also to urge importance of preventing use of Salvadoran territory to facilitate attacks on Honduras. |
567 |
| Apr. 10 (41) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Report of serious political situation in Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras and need for warship at Amapala. Fear of further attack by revolutionists from Salvadoran front. Capture of Leiva by Salvadoran forces. |
568 |
| Apr. 11 (20) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) President’s response to representations by capturing several revolutionist leaders; his belief that trouble is now ended. |
568 |
| May 4 (45) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President’s request that Department ask Nicaragua to capture Funes, who is threatening Esteli with 300 troops. |
569 |
| June 10 (48) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Capture of Ferrara by Salvadoran forces and deportation to Mexico at request of Honduran President. |
569 |
| July 19 (24) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Account of depredations directed from Nicaraguan territory as base. Instructions to state it is U. S. expectation that necessary steps be taken to end such revolutionary activities, failure of which will be regarded as indication of unwillingness or inability on part of Nicaragua to perform obligations of a civilized government and as contrary to provisions of treaty of 1907. (Repeated to Minister in Honduras.) |
569 |
| July 20 (57) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President’s appreciation of prompt action taken with Nicaragua and decision not to sever diplomatic relations without first advising Department. No further trouble expected, situation being under control. |
570 |
| July 22 (37) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) President’s expression of regret that lack of funds prevents his sending sufficient force to patrol border; assurance that every effort will be made by few troops there to capture revolutionists and especially Funes. |
571 |
| Aug. 1 (37) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Representations to Salvador similar to those sent Nicaragua in telegram no. 24, July 19. |
571 |
| Aug. 1 (63) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) President’s concern over revolutionary movement against Honduras said to have support of Salvadoran Government, purpose of which is to install pro-Mexican, anti-American conservative government, with like designs as to Salvador. His desire for election in both countries of presidents friendly to United States and Guatemala. |
572 |
| Aug. 8 | From the Vice Consul at Puerto Cortez (tel.) Reported capture of San Barbara by revolutionists and threat to capture other places, spreading panic. Inquiry concerning gunboat. |
572 |
| Aug. 9 (37) | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to express disapproval of one Central American country interfering in political affairs of another, contrary to provisions of treaty of 1907. Probable meeting of Presidents of Honduras, Salvador, and Nicaragua to bring about peaceful relations. |
572 |
| Aug. 10 | To the Vice Consul at Puerto Cortez (tel.) Information that U. S. S. Galveston will arrive in two or three days. |
573 |
| Aug. 10 (74) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Salvadoran reply expressing surprise at tone of U. S. note and giving assurances of greater efforts to preserve neutrality on Honduran and Guatemalan borders. |
573 |
| Aug. 16 (38) | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Confirmation of report that Guatemala is shipping arms to Honduras and encouraging revolutionary movements against Salvador. Instructions to renew representations. |
574 |
| Aug. 18 (66) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) President’s explanation as to occupation of Alsacia by Guatemalan soldiers and shipment of arms to Honduras; his asseveration of desire to avoid interference in domestic affairs of neighboring countries. |
574 |
| Aug. 30 (36) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to call attention to report of another incursion into Honduras by Funes, and to express U. S. expectation of his prompt arrest and trial should he return to Nicaragua, according to provisions of agreement of August 20. Inquiry as to attitude toward conference of three Presidents. |
575 |
| Sept. 16 (76) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Government’s overthrow of revolutionary movement headed by Funes, and control of situation. President’s request that the Tacoma remain for few days. |
576 |
HUNGARY
Revival of the Extradition Convention of July 3, 1856, and the Copyright Convention of January 30, 1912, Between the United States and the Former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 19 (24) | To the Minister in Hungary (tel.) Note for Foreign Office (text printed) regarding U. S. desire to revive extradition convention of July 3, 1856, and copyright convention of January 30, 1912, with former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, benefits accruing under Treaty of Trianon, and secured by treaty with Hungary August 29, 1921. Instructions to deliver note on day of its date, which will be date of revival of agreements. |
577 |
| May 29 (29) | From the Minister in Hungary (tel.) Delivery of note relative to treaties on day of its date, May 27. |
578 |
ITALY
Protests by the Italian Government Against Restrictions Upon Italian Immigration Into the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 24 | From the Italian Ambassador Protest against pending legislation restricting immigration by continuing to base national quotas under 3 percent law on census of 1910, which would result in discrimination between peoples of different nationalities, a violation of existing treaties; suggestion that passport be only element for determining nationality of alien and his assignment to quota. |
579 |
| Feb. 25 | From the Italian Ambassador Reiteration of points covered in his note of January 24, with an appeal to U. S. justice against computing quota on basis of census of 1910. |
580 |
| Apr. 1 | To the Italian Ambassador Opinion that proposed legislation on immigration contravenes no provisions of existing treaties and that restrictions are of general character and not discriminatory against Italy. Information that copies of his notes of January 24 and February 25 have been sent to Congress for consideration of chairmen of immigration committees of both Houses. |
581 |
| Apr. 11 | From the Italian Ambassador Renewed protest against placing quota on basis of 1910 census when highest Italian immigration developed between 1910 and 1914; charge of intentional discrimination, quoting Congressional Record in proof, and violation of both spirit and letter of treaty of commerce of 1871. Italy’s offer of cooperation through reciprocal agreement for equitable immigration service on basis of occupational selection. |
582 |
| May 18 | To the Italian Ambassador Reiteration of opinion that Immigration Act of May 19, 1921, does not violate treaty of 1871 nor do restrictions imposed appear to be discriminatory against Italy or any other country. |
585 |
| Sept. 13 (3464) | From the Italian Chargé Representations against impracticable nature of U. S. immigration law, which does not permit just and sure application; suggestion of amendment to make it workable; citation of cases where injustice has been done would-be immigrants. |
585 |
| Oct. 6 | To the Italian Chargé Information that method of determining nationality of alien for quota purposes is stipulated in act of Congress and adherence is mandatory; also that amendments to law will have consideration at appropriate time. |
588 |
| Dec. 2 (240) | From the Chargé in Italy (tel.) Mussolini’s policy to favor increase of Italian immigration to the United States to aid unemployment in Italy, suggesting selection of emigrants to suit U. S. industrial needs, if necessary. Request for instructions. |
589 |
| Dec. 13 (185) | To the Chargé in Italy (tel.) Understanding of importance which Mussolini attaches to subject of Italian immigration to this country; promise to keep Chargé fully informed. |
589 |
JAPAN
Cancelation of the Lansing Ishii Agreement of November 2, 1917
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Mar. 8 | Message of President Harding to the
Senate Statement that Lansing-Ishii agreement of 1917 has no binding effect, either with respect to past or future, which is in any sense inconsistent with principles and policies explicitly declared in nine-power treaty; also that four-power treaty does not refer to China, hence does not directly bear on Lansing-Ishii agreement. |
591 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the Japanese Ambassador, March 23,
1922 Discussion whether Lansing-Ishii notes could be considered dead. |
593 |
| May 4 | To the Japanese Chargé Unpublished protocol of understanding recorded at time of exchange of Lansing-Ishii notes (text printed); question whether protocol should be filed in accordance with resolution of Washington Conference (excerpt printed) to make public all agreements in force regarding China; or whether Japan will join United States in terminating Lansing-Ishii agreement. |
595 |
| Dec. 27 | From the Japanese Embassy Further explanations by Japan as to its position relative to China; its willingness to cancel Lansing-Ishii correspondence. |
597 |
| 1923 Jan. 2 | To the Japanese Chargé Agreement that the two Governments consider Lansing-Ishii correspondence as canceled. |
598 |
Convention Between the United States and Japan, February 11, 1922, Relating to Certain Pacific Islands Formerly in German Possession
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 11 | From the Japanese Ambassador Japan’s assurances, in connection with signing of convention with the United States, that usual comity will be extended to U. S. nationals and vessels in waters of Pacific islands under Japan’s mandate. |
599 |
| Feb. 11 | To the Japanese Ambassador U. S. engagement concerning extension of any commercial treaties applicable to Australia and New Zealand to mandated islands south of Equator; intention to request governments holding mandates to make reports to the United States similar to those required by Allied Governments. |
599 |
| Feb. 11 | Convention between the United States of America and
Japan Understanding with regard to the rights of two Governments and their respective nationals in Pacific islands formerly German under mandate to Japan, especially the Island of Yap. |
600 |
Ruling by the Department of Labor Holding Illegal the Entry of “Picture Brides” Into the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Undated [Rec’d May 27] | From the Japanese Embassy Inquiry regarding Department of Labor ruling concerning “picture brides.” |
604 |
| July 17 | To the Japanese Embassy Decision by Department of Labor that proxy marriages cannot be recognized as valid for purposes of immigration laws and that ruling is applicable to all races and nationalities. |
605 |
LIBERIA
Failure of the Loan Plan of 1921 to Receive the Sanction of the American Congress
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 4 | To President Harding Memorandum (text printed) enumerating reasons why Congress should without delay make available to Liberia credit of 5 million dollars contemplated in loan plan. |
606 |
| Jan. 30 (4) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Message for President (text printed) expressing satisfaction that loan agreement has been approved by Liberian Legislature, adding that matter is pending in U. S. Congress. |
611 |
| Feb. 8 (20) | From the Minister in Liberia Transmission by Worley, General Receiver of Customs and Financial Adviser, of 8,500 pounds sterling within 6 days to fiscal agents as interest on Liberian loan; his inquiry as to amount needed for second coupon. |
611 |
| Feb. 21 (9) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to inform Government that resolution authorizing proposed loan to Liberia was introduced in Congress February 15. |
612 |
| Mar. 9 (32) | From the Minister in Liberia Worley’s confidential report relative to large orders for material and implements placed in England and United States on account of Liberian frontier force. Request for advice as to payment. |
612 |
| Mar. 16 (195) | From the British Ambassador Inquiry as to U. S. intentions regarding redemption of 1912 loan, in view of apparent alienation, in favor of new loan, of security already pledged for service of existing loan, interest payments of which are already in arrears. |
613 |
| Undated | From the British Embassy Calling attention to irregularity of payment of coupons of 1912 loan, due to Worley’s practice of allowing funds to accumulate in Liberia and failure to make remittances until round sum has accumulated. |
614 |
| Mar. 29 (142) | To the Minister in Liberia Instructions to bring to Worley’s attention recent complaints made to Department that he held collections of assigned revenues for unduly long periods, as proved by his recent remittance of 8,500 pounds within 6 days. |
614 |
| Apr. 5 | To the British Ambassador U. S. intention to facilitate redemption of bonds of 1912 loan as soon as arrangements can be made under new plan; desire that bondholders shall suffer no inconvenience. |
615 |
| Apr. 15 (16) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) From President: Advice that financial crisis confronts Government, limit of its credit with Bank of British West Africa having been reached; inquiry as to when loan plan may be expected to receive Congressional action. |
616 |
| Apr. 22 (147) | To the Minister in Liberia Instructions to Worley to investigate and, if report is true, to make representations on part of bondholders of 1912 loan against disbursements on account of frontier force, etc., while arrears of interest on loan remain unpaid. |
616 |
| May 12 (14) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to inform Government of passage by House of joint resolution authorizing 5-million-dollar credit to Liberia, and hope that Senate will take prompt action. |
617 |
| May 13 (18) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Intention of Liberian Treasurer, approved by Worley, to meet financial crisis by giving as collateral 10,000 pounds of German liquidated-property funds already pledged as security under 1921 loan agreement. |
617 |
| May 23 (17) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Request for data regarding financial situation, including floating debt, amount of internal revenues due and collected, etc. |
618 |
| May 31 (65) | From the Minister in Liberia Justification of action taken in use of German liquidated-property funds as security for loans. Note dated May 27 from Liberian Treasurer to Manager of Bank of British West Africa (text printed) authorizing transfer of above-mentioned funds. |
618 |
| June 5 (18) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to inform Government that Senate Finance Committee reported favorably to Senate on resolution to authorize loan to Liberia. |
620 |
| July 13 (23) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Disapproval of action of Minister and Worley in approving arrangement of May 27 with Bank of British West Africa. Instructions to make representations and state U. S. expectation of prompt restoration of funds on receipt of taxes and application of advances made therefrom to current expenses. |
620 |
| Aug. 1 (25) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Reasons for action taken in financial crisis. |
622 |
| Aug. 17 (26) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Importance of receiving data on financial situation already twice requested, also report on results of representations made to Government. |
622 |
| Sept. 7 (107) | From the Minister in Liberia Enumeration of reasons for action taken in financial crisis. Note dated August 25 from Liberian Acting Secretary of State (text printed) calling attention to U. S. inaction in impending financial crisis, U. S. implications and distrust, and impropriety of rebuking Liberian officials. Transmittal of financial information as requested (text printed). |
623 |
| Sept. 8 (30) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Imminence of another financial crisis unless expected revenues, not now being received to extent anticipated, materialize by October 1. Request for instructions. |
631 |
| Sept. 16 (28) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions, in case intimated crisis develops and bank asks further endorsement of Liberian pledge of German liquidation funds, to cable bank’s proposal to Department and await instructions. |
631 |
| Sept. 27 (33) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Information that collection of hut taxes has postponed crisis temporarily. Government’s desire to know status of loan bill. |
632 |
| Oct. 7 (30) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to inform Government that action on Liberian loan bill cannot be expected before latter part of December. |
632 |
| Dec. 8 (34) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to inform Government that there is no prospect of a U. S. loan and that Liberia should arrange desired financial aid from other sources. Intimation of interest of U. S. private bankers in loan to Liberia. |
632 |
| Dec. 14 (40) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Liberia’s inquiry whether failure of loan indicates withdrawal of U. S. diplomatic support and counsel; its inquiry also concerning private bankers mentioned. |
633 |
| Dec. 26 (36) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Assurances of U. S. friendly attitude toward Liberia and suggestion of appointment of agent to whom interested bankers may be referred for negotiations as to loan. |
633 |
Steps Taken Toward Completing the Delimitation of the Franco-Liberian Boundary
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Nov. 8 | From President King Request for U. S. good offices with French Government in bringing to early and final settlement question of Franco-Liberian boundary delimitation; request also for competent assistant to aid Commissioner Daves in boundary survey. |
634 |
| Nov. 15 | To President King Reply stating that Department will be glad to use good offices with French Government for completing delimitation of boundary, and that matter of designating assistant to Daves will receive attention. |
634 |
| Dec. 3 (111) | To the Ambassador in France Instructions to request that work of demarcation on Franco-Liberian boundary be resumed and completed as soon as possible, and that spirit of liberality toward Liberia be observed. |
634 |
| 1922 Jan. 5 (1109) | From the Ambassador in France French explanation that delay in proceeding with boundary delimitation was due to difficulty of finding competent expert willing to be sent up country; suggestion that Liberia insist upon appointment of French commissioner in order to force hand of French Ministry of Colonies. |
635 |
| Jan. 31 (5) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Instructions to suggest that Government urge France through its representative to appoint and send boundary commissioner to join Liberian representative in completing delimitation. |
636 |
| Apr. 19 (51) | From the Minister in Liberia Liberian reply, March 31 (text printed) that French Government has not yet been approached in matter of appointing commissioner, as Daves advises that best interests of Republic would not be served by urging immediate resumption of delimitation. |
636 |
| Dec. 15 (41) | From the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Daves’ contract with Liberia to complete work of delimitation. Request for advice as to position fiscal agents will take should receivership pay expenses of boundary survey from assigned revenues. |
637 |
| Dec. 22 (35) | To the Minister in Liberia (tel.) Preparations of Daves to resume work on boundary survey; suggestion that Liberia ascertain directly from fiscal agents their position relative to payment of boundary survey expenses from assigned revenues. |
638 |
MEXICO
Question of the Recognition of the Government of General Obregon by the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 25 (9) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Information that Department has been advised that Obregon will authorize signature of treaty of amity and commerce immediately after signing of two claims conventions, provided U. S. recognition is extended upon signing of first convention. Instructions to cable developments or proposals, but to avoid committing Department. |
639 |
| Feb. 1 (16) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Proposals made by Secretary of State to sign first claims convention, thereby recognizing Obregon government, the second claims convention to be signed immediately thereafter, and that after recognition Obregon will negotiate treaty of amity and commerce provided it contains nothing opposed to fundamental laws of Mexico. |
639 |
| Feb. 4 (14) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to inform Secretary of State that proposals cannot be entertained unless rights of U. S. citizens acquired prior to adoption of 1917 Constitution are adequately safeguarded, article 1 of treaty of amity and commerce having been drafted solely with this object in view. |
640 |
| Feb. 10 (4970) | From the Chargé in Mexico Note from Secretary of State, February 9 (text printed) reiterating proposals concerning signature of claims conventions and recognition, to be followed by negotiations for treaty of amity and commerce; and setting forth objections of legal and political character to articles 1 and 2 of draft treaty of amity and commerce. |
641 |
| Apr. 15 (2044) | To the Chargé in Mexico U. S. willingness to have claims conventions signed first provided it is clearly understood that signing of treaty of amity and commerce, with provisions previously agreed upon and put in draft form, shall follow without delay. Observations, in detail, on Mexican objections to provisions of draft treaty. |
646 |
| May 5 (5437) | From the Chargé in Mexico Note from Secretary of State, May 4 (text printed) taking exception to certain interpretations placed upon his previous note; maintaining previous position on treaty of amity and commerce. |
652 |
| May 15 (70) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to request elucidation of certain paragraph of Mexican note of May 4, which appears to propose a third convention to be substituted for draft treaty of amity and commerce; also specific information concerning Mexican political and administrative program relative to foreign interests referred to in same note. |
660 |
| May 25 (5560) | From the Chargé in Mexico Note from Secretary of State, May 24 (text printed) conveying corrected translation of questioned paragraph, which contains no mention of a third convention; and discussing at length political and administrative program relative to foreign interests which government has been developing. |
660 |
| July 12 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Message to Mexican Embassy, June 22 (text printed) stating the President and Secretary of State would be pleased to talk with Huerta should he come to Washington. |
669 |
| July 21 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Mexican
Affairs, Department of State, of a Conference between the Secretary
of State and the Mexican Secretary of Hacienda, July 18,
1922 Discussion of Mexican Supreme Court decisions in amparo cases; confiscation; bankers’ agreement; agrarian legislation; recognition; treaty of amity and commerce. |
670 |
| July 28 | To the Chargé in Mexico Contention that Mexican administrative and political program has not progressed to such binding action as could be regarded as a satisfactory substitute for the binding engagements which the United States desires for the protection of the rights of its citizens in Mexico. |
674 |
| Aug. 15 (2185) | To the Chargé in Mexico Press release issued by Department August 10 (text printed) concerning four decisions of Mexican Supreme Court in amparo cases. |
680 |
Attitude of Other Governments Toward Recognition of the Obregon Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 2 (27) | From the Minister in Norway Norway’s formal recognition on January 14 of Obregon as President of Mexico for business reasons and in view of recognition by Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. |
682 |
| Apr. 3 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Japanese inquiry as to correctness of press statement of U. S. intention to recognize Mexican Government; reply advising that U. S. position has not changed since Department’s public statement of June 8, 1921. |
683 |
| June 7 (58) | From the Minister in Poland (tel.) Arrival in Poland of Mexican Chargé at Paris, where it is expected he will make appeal for recognition of his Government. Request for instructions. |
683 |
| June 9 (57) | To the Minister in Poland (tel.) Instructions to state that Department would regret to see Poland abandon its position of waiting for U. S. recognition, and to add that Poland will be promptly notified of any change of U. S. policy. |
683 |
| Aug. 7 | The Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State, to the Acting Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Cuban Chargé’s inquiry concerning U. S. intention to recognize Mexico, adding that Cuba’s policy is same as that of the United States; response that Cuba will be informed in case of change in U. S. policy. |
684 |
| Aug. 29 (63) | From the Ambassador in Belgium (tel.) Request that Foreign Minister be reassured that U. S. recognition of Mexico is not imminent, and that Belgium will be notified beforehand according to promise, if, and when, recognition is contemplated. |
684 |
| Aug. 31 (48) | To the Ambassador in Belgium (tel.) Instructions to assure Belgium that U. S. recognition of Mexico is not imminent, and that Belgium will be notified when such is contemplated. |
685 |
Agreement Between the Mexican Secretary of Hacienda and the International Committee of Bankers on Mexico, Respecting Mexican Foreign Obligations
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 16 | From the Alternate Chairman of the International
Committee of Bankers on Mexico Advice of Huerta’s intended arrival in New York June 2 to confer with committee; Lamont’s departure from London, accompanied by representatives of British and French sections of committee, to attend conferences with Huerta. |
685 |
| July 7 | From the Alternate Chairman of the International
Committee of Bankers on Mexico Agreement between Huerta and committee signed June 16 (text printed) formulating plan for service of Mexico’s external obligations and National Railways debt together with certain internal loans. |
686 |
Adjustment and Extension of the Arrangement of 1921 Between the Oil Companies and the Mexican Government Regarding Taxation
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 23 | From the Consul in Charge at Mexico City (tel.) Decree effective February 21, providing that export duties on petroleum may be paid in Mexican gold or bonds of public debt as may be determined. |
692 |
| Apr. 29 (5407) | From the Chargé in Mexico Conference in Mexico City between Huerta and committee of oil executives. |
693 |
| May 11 | From the President of the Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey Account of conferences at Mexico City between Huerta and committee of oil executives, April 24 to May 3: agreement regarding permanent basis for imposition of taxes; inability to agree on plan for further development of Mexican petroleum resources. |
693 |
| May 26 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Information that H. N. Branch, local representative of Mexican Petroleum Co., has received advice that Huerta will be in New York on June 2. |
696 |
| July 10 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Branch’s desire for conference with Secretary in connection with Huerta’s proposal that petroleum companies lend Mexico 25 million dollars in the nature of an advance on petroleum taxes to be redeemed within at least 5 years, concession being offered by way of reduction in taxes. |
696 |
| July 11 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Mexican
Affairs, Department of State, of a Conversation between the
Secretary of State and H. N. Branch, Representing Oil Companies
Operating in Mexico Branch’s restatement and elaboration of Huerta’s proposal; Secretary’s statement that United States does not find itself in a position to recognize existing Mexican regime and consequently cannot approve loan. |
697 |
| July 11 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Branch’s opinion that committee will refuse loan to Mexico. |
699 |
| July 22 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Huerta’s demand on petroleum companies for export taxes for shipments of petroleum from Mexico since January last, which is pledged to payment of interest on Mexican debt. Indications of falling off of production taxes which may increase tax rate. |
699 |
| Nov. 7 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Question of whether export tax on petroleum should be paid in New York without giving petroleum companies benefit of exchange, or paid in Mexican gold in Mexico. |
700 |
Mexican Charges of American Interference With Oil Legislation
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Oct. 12 (6420) | From the Chargé in Mexico Transmittal of latest draft of proposed organic law on petroleum, as received indirectly from Huerta. Conversation, October 10, with Secretary of State, who stated that Department’s observations and comments on draft might be helpful to Mexican authorities. |
700 |
| Oct. 26 (6520) | From the Chargé in Mexico Secretary of State’s request that Chargé furnish him copy of draft organic law on petroleum for comparison with official text; and note, October 21 (text printed) promising to furnish Chargé with copy of law as soon as it is presented to Congress. |
701 |
| Oct. 27 | From the Chief of the Division of Mexican Affairs,
Department of State Chargé’s letter, dated October 19 (excerpt printed) stating that text of draft law is subject to many changes and that he has requested Secretary of State to furnish final official text; his conversation, October 18, with Secretary of State, who stated that Mexico would welcome honest criticism of proposed law. |
702 |
| Nov. 11 (169) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Authorization to state that draft petroleum bill submitted is inadequate in matter of protection of lawfully acquired rights of U. S. citizens. |
702 |
| Nov. 17 (122) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Reply of Secretary of State that neither he nor Obregon had any previous knowledge of draft organic law in possession of Chargé; that Obregon had not yet submitted to Chamber of Deputies any project relative to matter in reference; and that dignity and sovereignty of the nation preclude previous censorship of its legislation by foreign governments. |
703 |
| Nov. 18 (124) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Publication of correspondence between Chargé and Secretary of State on draft of organic law on petroleum, as a grave international incident; political speeches in Chamber of Deputies in support of Obregon’s stand on what is termed U. S. attempt to censor proposed Mexican legislation. |
703 |
| Nov. 20 (171) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to invite attention to U. S. official press statement issued November 18 (text printed) disavowing any intention to interfere with Mexico’s internal affairs and stating that Mexico’s confiscatory policy stands in way of U. S. recognition and international intercourse; understanding that comments on draft bill had been invited. |
703 |
| Nov. 21 | To Certain Diplomatic Representatives (tel.) Transmittal of Department’s press statement of November 18 to be used at discretion of representatives, in view of Mexico’s public charge of U. S. interference in internal affairs. |
705 |
| Nov. 22 | From the First Secretary of the Mexican
Embassy Statement by Mexican Foreign Office (text printed) denying that it had furnished Chargé with petroleum bill or had requested comments thereon, accepting, however, U. S. statement of no intention of trespassing on Mexico’s sovereignty, and calling the case closed. |
705 |
| Nov. 25 (2283) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to advise Secretary of State orally that he has no desire to continue discussion, but that it seems necessary to invite attention to his understanding from conversations with Secretary of State on October 10 and 18 that Department’s observations or comment on draft might be helpful to Mexican authorities, and that they would welcome honest criticism. |
706 |
| Dec. 6 (6707) | From the Chargé in Mexico Report on interview with Secretary of State in which Chargé called attention to understanding from conversations of October 10 and 18. |
707 |
Continued Protests by the United States Against Agrarian Measures in Mexico
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 27 (13) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Publication of Executive decree regulating issuance and amortization of bonds of public agrarian debt, based on article 7 of law of 1920, and providing that value of expropriated land be fixed at registered tax valuation plus 10 percent. |
708 |
| Jan. 30 (11) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to make representations relative to reported provision of decree as to payment for expropriated land. |
708 |
| Mar. 6 (1996) | To the Chargé in Mexico Instructions to make representations concerning provisions of Executive decree of February 7 with respect to paragraph 1 of article 27 of the 1917 Constitution. |
709 |
Suit Brought by the Oliver Trading Company Against the Government of Mexico in United States District Court in New York
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Oct. 27 | To the Governor of the State of New York (tel.) Advice concerning attachment of property of International Railways of Mexico and official property of Mexican Financial Agency and consulate general in New York, causing the suspension of consulate’s functions, in suit of Oliver Trading Co. instituted in Supreme Court of New York against Mexican Government. Opinion that Mexican consul general should be accorded inviolability, even though he has received no exequatur. Request that law officer of State be directed to take matter up with court with view to release of official property of consulate general. |
709 |
| Oct. 27 | From the Governor of the State of New York (tel.) Reply that attachment of property of consulate general has been referred to attorney general, who will ascertain whether Department’s desire can be accomplished. |
711 |
| Oct. 27 | From the Deputy Attorney General of the State of New
York (tel.) Willingness of Oliver Trading Co. to vacate attachment pertaining to property of Mexican consulate general in New York; and their denial that attachment was of such character as to necessitate suspension of consulate’s functions. |
711 |
| Oct. 27 (115) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Publication of Foreign Office statement that if protest to Department against action of Oliver Trading Co. is not effective, consulate in New York will be closed. |
711 |
| Oct. 31 | Memorandum by Mr. Joseph R. Baker, of the Office of
the Solicitor for the Department of State Conference between Department officials and legal representatives of Obregon Administration and New York bankers dealing in Mexican bonds regarding attachments in suit of Oliver Trading Co. and character of remedial action which may be taken by Department. |
712 |
| Oct. 30 | Mexican Executive Decree Suspending commercial relations with the State of New York. |
714 |
| Oct. 31 | To the Attorney General of the State of New
York Confirmation of telegram to Governor of New York (text printed) requesting that a law officer of the State be directed to appear before Supreme Court in suit of Oliver Trading Co. and present statement upon authority of State Department (text printed) that nonrecognition of Mexican Government does not affect recognition of Mexican State itself. |
715 |
| Nov. 4 | To the Governor of the State of New
York Advice concerning Mexican request for U. S. good offices in raising order of attachment on property of Financial Agency, International Railways of Mexico, and deposits of Mexican funds. Request that same action be taken as in case of consulate property. |
715 |
| Nov. 14 | From the Governor of the State of New
York Information that case of Oliver Trading Co. has been removed from State to Federal courts and that further intervention by attorney general will not be necessary. |
716 |
| Nov. 20 | From the Governor of the State of New
York Assurance that every courtesy will be extended to Faustino Roel, newly appointed consul general of Mexico at New York City, in accordance with Department’s policy. |
716 |
| Dec. 14 | From the First Secretary of the Mexican
Embassy Information that consul general at New York has been designated to appear before U. S. judges in case of Oliver Trading Co., to confirm Mexican protests that judges have no jurisdiction over case in which Government appears as defendant. |
717 |
Termination of the Embargo on the Shipment of Arms From the United States to Mexico
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Mar. 3 (32) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to seek Obregon’s views in regard to terminating or reimposing arms embargo, in view of the repeal of U. S. legislation forming legal basis for arms embargo resolution of 1919 and the necessity for issuance of new proclamation for continuance of embargo. |
717 |
| Mar. 6 (32) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Obregon’s statement that present peaceful conditions in Mexico do not warrant renewal of arms embargo decree. |
718 |
| Mar. 7 (34) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Public announcement that embargo will not be renewed at this time. |
719 |
MOROCCO
Protest by the United States Against an Exclusive Concession for the Construction and Operation of a Port at Tangier
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Dec. 22 (123) | To the Ambassador in France Note for Foreign Office (text printed) protesting against exclusive concession granted June 2, 1921, to “Société Internationale pour le Développement de Tanger” for construction and operation of port at Tangier, as derogatory to provisions of Act of Algeciras, which assures to U. S. nationals equal opportunity in all public enterprises in Shereefian Empire. |
720 |
| 1922 Jan. 19 (1239) | From the Ambassador in France French reply, January 18 (text printed) stating that Tangier port concession was granted pursuant to provisions of treaties in force; that terms of concession would be modified so as to provide for public bidding; and that regime of open door remains in force in Morocco. |
721 |
| July 13 (203) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) U. S. attitude toward Tangier port concession as expressed in conversation with French Ambassador on July 10. (Instructions to repeat to Paris, Madrid, and Tangier.) |
723 |
| Sept. 21 (432) | To the Chargé in France Brief review of U. S. position in Tangier port concession and correspondence exchanged; decision to communicate with other powers signatory to Act of Algeciras. Instructions to communicate information to Foreign Office and request French attitude. |
723 |
| Oct. 17 (406) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information concerning Spanish and British protests; Spanish Ambassador’s request that United States associate itself with these protests. |
731 |
| Oct. 19 (324) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to explain to Spanish Ambassador that bases of positions of Spain and United States are not sufficiently similar to warrant joint representations to France. |
731 |
| Oct. 20 (227) | To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at
Tangier Transmittal of copy of Department’s instructions of September 21 for presentation to Vizier at Tangier with information that negotiations have now been transferred to France. Purport will also be conveyed to diplomatic representatives at Washington of France, Great Britain, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden. |
732 |
| Nov. 3 (445) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) French reply, dated October 28, referring to Franco-German agreement of 1911, which has been applied for 11 years without protest; also to rights in Morocco relinquished by Germany as reserved to France and Morocco in accord with Versailles Treaty; France’s expectation that U. S. Legation will be instructed to cease opposition to concession. |
732 |
| Nov. 3 (357) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information that French reply to Spanish protest states France is unable, or unwilling, to influence Sultan of Morocco to amend plans for adjudication of contract on November 9. Instructions, if similar reply is received to U. S. protest, to call attention to representations and reserve all U. S. rights in premises. |
733 |
| Nov. 4 (361) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to reply to French Government in sense already transmitted, adding that United States obviously cannot instruct agent at Tangier to cease opposition to port concession. |
734 |
| Nov. 4 (21) | To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at
Tangier (tel.) Information regarding status of negotiations; U. S. refusal to accept French contention that by failing to protest in one or more instances, the United States has waived its right to protest in present instance. |
734 |
| Nov. 9 | From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at
Tangier (tel.) Published announcement of postponement of port adjudication until further notice. British report that port adjudication has been postponed until after Lausanne Conference. |
735 |
| Nov. 11 (22) | To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at
Tangier (tel.) Postponement attributed by French Government to financial reasons. Instructions. |
735 |
| Nov. 11 (370) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information concerning British report that port adjudication has been postponed until after Lausanne Conference. |
735 |
Insistence by the United States Upon the Jurisdiction of Its Consular Courts Over American Protégés in Morocco
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Jan. 3 (713) | To the Ambassador in France Note for Foreign Office (text printed) recounting circumstances of arrest of U. S. protégé Allal Ben El-Mamoon, and his trial and condemnation by court martial carried out by French authorities in Morocco; conveying Department’s confirmation of representations made by U. S. agent at Tangier, protest against action in violation of treaties, and request for release and surrender of U. S. protégé to U. S. consular authorities in Morocco, since proclamation of martial law cannot in absence of U. S. consent confer upon French military tribunals jurisdiction over U. S. protégés. |
736 |
| Feb. 8 (2127) | From the Ambassador in France French note, February 5, 1921 (text printed) declining to comply with U. S. request, on grounds that according to principles of international law an army of occupation must provide its own security, that absence of agreement on part of United States does not prevent application of martial law, that by recognizing French protectorate in Morocco United States has in advance acquiesced in all necessary military measures, and that British and French have agreed in Morocco and in Egypt that capitulatory justice is waived in favor of military jurisdiction. |
739 |
| Dec. 29 (129) | To the Ambassador in France Note for Foreign Office (text printed) renewing request for surrender of U. S. protégé to U. S. consular authorities, while maintaining that military jurisdiction should be extended only in cases where safety of army of occupation is endangered and that in recognizing French protectorate United States did not relinquish capitulatory rights. |
741 |
| 1922 Jan. 24 (206) | To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at
Tangier Receipt of agent’s report that he has declined to render executory against U. S. protégé a judgment forwarded by French Resident General. Department’s preference to refrain from making comment. |
745 |
| May 26 (304) | To the Ambassador in France Instructions to express gratification at remission of sentence which remained to be served by U. S. protégé, and to inquire whether France intends to offer amends for his long detention. |
745 |
| June 21 (2027) | From the Ambassador in France Report that France does not intend to make amends to U. S. protégé for long detention; that sentence was remitted out of friendship for U. S. Government and does not imply any acquiescence in U. S. point of view. |
746 |
| Oct. 17 (457) | To the Chargé in France Note for Foreign Office (text printed) expressing hope that further consideration will be given to U. S. representations regarding violation of U. S. treaty rights with reference to this U. S. protégé and that Government will offer him suitable amends. |
746 |
| Dec. 26 (2745) | From the Ambassador in France French reply, December 23, maintaining view that original condemnation of U. S. protégé was in order, that pardon was granted as act of courtesy to U. S. Government, and that no indemnity can be considered. |
747 |
NICARAGUA
Assistance of the United States Legation in Halting a Revolutionary Outbreak at Managua
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 21 (31) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Report of revolutionary outbreak at Managua and capture of Loma fortress; Legation’s intervention and offer of protection to President and Cabinet; conference at Legation by representatives of both sides ending in agreement to surrender fortress. Request for approval of action taken. |
748 |
| May 23 (21) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Approval of action taken in halting revolutionary outbreak. |
749 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the Nicaraguan Minister, May 25,
1922 Nicaraguan Minister’s expression of appreciation of action taken by U. S. Minister in quelling revolution in Nicaragua; Secretary’s expression of approval of action. |
749 |
| Aug. 26 (34) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions not to intervene in internal disturbances except in emergency which actually threatens safety of Legation or Legation Guard, without definite instructions from Department; and not to permit use of marine camp as base for Government operations. |
750 |
PANAMA
Proposals for the Negotiation of a New Treaty Between the United States and Panama
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Jan. 7 (775) | To the Minister in Panama Request for available information as to what modifications of agreements now in force are desired by Panama in negotiating for new treaty. |
751 |
| Apr. 2 | From the Panaman Secretary of Government and Justice
on Special Mission Enumeration of certain difficulties which have arisen in connection with execution of treaty of 1903, as interpreted by U. S. authorities in the Isthmus, to detriment of Panama; desire for new treaty or protocol of understanding as to terms of existing treaty. |
751 |
| 1922 Sept. 1 | To President Harding Recommendation that Congress be requested to authorize the abrogation of the Taft Agreement, the various Executive orders comprising the agreement having been ratified and confirmed by Canal Act of August 24, 1912. |
761 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the Panaman Minister, October 5,
1922 Necessity of Congressional action to abrogate Taft Agreement, after which negotiations can be taken up with Panama for suitable agreement. Minister’s intention to communicate this procedure to his Government, to clear up misunderstanding. |
762 |
POLAND
Attitude of the Department of State Toward the Sale of Polish Land Mortgage Bonds in the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 June 16 | From the Secretary of Commerce Memorandum (text printed) with suggested courses of action State Department might take regarding sale of Polish land mortgage bonds in United States. |
764 |
| July 24 | To the Secretary of Commerce Opinion that Department would be going outside its sphere of action if it undertook to intervene in transactions such as sale of Polish land mortgage bonds. |
765 |
PORTUGAL
Discourtesy to the Portuguese Flag at Providence, R. I., and Expressions of Regret by the Governor of the State
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the Portuguese Minister, March 9,
1922 Information concerning incident at Providence, R. I., where policeman hauled down Portuguese flag at vice consulate; protest by vice consul and the Mayor’s apology. Suggestion that Governor also convey regret, in view of widespread resentment of Portuguese in country. |
767 |
| Mar. 11 | To the Governor of Rhode Island Suggestion that Governor’s aide be sent to Portuguese vice consulate to express regret, in view of widespread comment among Portuguese, notwithstanding explanations and regrets having already been offered by Mayor of Providence. |
767 |
| Mar. 30 | To the Portuguese Minister Information that Governor will send his secretary and military aides to express regret. |
768 |
| Apr. 4 | From the Portuguese Minister Expression of gratification at Secretary’s intervention, and message of appreciation to Governor of Rhode Island for action taken. |
768 |
RUSSIA
Failure of the Genoa Conference to Attain a General Understanding Between Russia and the Other Powers
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 11 (1) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Report on opening session of Genoa Conference, and attitude of the various powers toward Russian problem. Boastful character of Chicherin’s speech. |
770 |
| Apr. 24 (11) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Possibility of separate treaties with Soviet Russia if conference agreement is blocked; Soviet policy of refusing recognition of former concessions, claiming them under nationalization of property. |
771 |
| May 2 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Instructions to investigate report that Royal Dutch Shell has concluded arrangements with Soviet delegates for concessions in Russia. |
772 |
| May 2 (19) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Drafting of Allied note to Soviet representatives providing for recognition only after period of probation, insisting upon payment of pre-war debts, restoration of property, etc. Prospect of Soviet refusal to accept. Rumor of secret negotiations for oil concessions, which would infringe upon Nobel oil properties. |
772 |
| May 3 | Memorandum by the Economic Adviser of the Department
of State Summary of oil situation in Russia, particularly as affecting Standard Oil-Nobel properties. |
773 |
| May 3 (21) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Conviction that oil negotiations are taking place, in spite of British and Soviet denials. Recommendation that occasion be used to express to British Government U. S. faith that bargains with Soviet which infringe U. S. rights will not receive aid or countenance from Government, even when technically not concluded by British officials. |
774 |
| May 4 (22) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) British delegate’s denial that Soviet–Dutch Shell agreement has been signed; Soviet delegate’s admission of such negotiations. |
775 |
| May 4 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Instructions to inquire discreetly into matter of oil negotiations; authorization personally and informally to receive Soviet delegate, if approached. |
775 |
| May 4 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Instructions to ascertain precise terms of reported oil agreement between Soviets and Dutch Shell and its effects on rights of U. S. company. Authorization to make clear expectation that U. S. interests will not be jeopardized. |
775 |
| May 4 (20) | From the Ambassador in Italy Meeting of Genoa Conference; note of Associated Powers to Soviet delegates, May 2 (text printed) regarding restoration of Russia, with certain conditions as regards propaganda, recognition of public debts, liability for claims, etc. Refusal of Belgian and French delegates to sign, objecting to vague terms in clause 7 regarding prohibition of transfer to third parties of properties in Russia formerly owned by foreigners. |
776 |
| May 5 | From the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey Information regarding agreement for monopoly of sale of all Russian oil by Soviets and Shell group as equal partners, which would infringe Standard Oil rights in arrangement with Nobel group. Request for assistance and recommendation of U. S. protest against Soviet scheme. |
786 |
| May 6 (31) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Intention not to see Soviet delegate until after Soviet Government has replied to Allied memorandum. Report that present status seems satisfactory and U. S. interests less endangered than Paris reports indicate. |
788 |
| May 6 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Authorization to state that Department’s position as set forth in its telegram of May 4, 7 p.m., applies also to agreement contemplated in clause 7 of Allied memorandum. |
788 |
| May 7 (35) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Report of representations made as instructed. Conversation with Lloyd George who again denied agreement by Dutch Shell, citing danger of rush for private agreements should Genoa Conference fail, which seems probable; proposal of a commission to study and report on reconstruction needs and protection of foreign interests, with agreement not to enter separate deals with Soviets while commission is at work. |
789 |
| May 10 (39) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Redrafting of clause 7 of Allied memorandum, found by all to be unsatisfactory. Report on U. S. representations regarding clause 7 made as instructed. |
791 |
| May 11 (42) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) European press statement that U. S. policy regarding Soviet Government coincides with that of Allies, interpreted to mean U. S. change of attitude toward Genoa Conference. |
791 |
| May 11 (4) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Authorization to state that there has been no change in U. S. attitude toward Soviet regime as set forth in note declining participation in Genoa Conference. |
791 |
| May 11 (5) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Authorization to intimate to Allied delegates, in case Genoa negotiations fail, that U. S. Government is always ready to exchange views through diplomatic channels in order to determine future course of action. |
792 |
| May 12 | From the Ambassador in Italy Soviet reply, May 11, to note of Allied Powers (text printed) criticizing proposed methods for reconstruction of Russia, stressing need of credit for restoring industry and agriculture, raising objections categorically to clauses of note, and consenting to mixed committee of conference to work out reciprocal plan for solving financial difficulties. |
792 |
| May 14 (50) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Informal French proposal (text printed) for U. S. representation on a proposed committee of experts to be chosen by different governments, with authority to call in Russians when it is desired to secure information. Recommendation to accept provided there is no implied obligation to do more than advise. |
804 |
| May 14 (51) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Conversation with Lloyd George regarding French proposal, and probability and advantage of U. S. acceptance. |
804 |
| May 14 (9) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) U. S. conditional acceptance of French proposal. |
805 |
| May 15 (53) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Formal presentation by Italian Foreign Minister of invitation to join proposed commission to meet at The Hague June 15. Reasons for not recommending acceptance, advising, however, that intimation be given that participation will be considered in case conference has definite proposals. |
805 |
| May 15 (54) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Conference proposal for commission of experts to meet with like Russian commission at The Hague for further consideration of outstanding differences relating to debts, private property, and credits, observing status quo until questions are settled; invitation to the United States to participate. |
806 |
| May 15 (10) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Advice that instructions of May 4, 11 p.m., cannot be acted upon, as invitation is entirely inconsistent with French proposal. Intention to reply to invitation shortly. |
807 |
| May 15 (11) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Note to Italian Foreign Minister (text printed) refusing to participate in meeting at The Hague, proposals being considered as lacking in definiteness, in view of Soviets’ memorandum of May 11; willingness, however, to join in arranging for inquiry by experts into economic situation in Russia and necessary remedies. |
807 |
| May 16 (12) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Inquiry regarding apparent difference of policy between Poincaré and French delegate at Genoa, views of former concurring with views of U. S. Government. |
808 |
| May 16 (56) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Presentation of U. S. conditional reply to French proposals. French delegate’s opinion that French proposals and the Hague proposal are substantially the same. Suggestion for an expression of assent to the continuing of exchange of views. |
809 |
| May 16 (57) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) British request for consultation at Washington between British Ambassador and Secretary of State regarding means by which U. S. views may be met. |
810 |
| May 17 (58) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Confirmation of misunderstanding between French delegate and Poincaré, explanations being demanded by Paris; French delegate’s assurances that experts are not to have diplomatic or political status or authority to bind their governments. |
810 |
| May 17 (13) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Reiteration of position regarding French proposals and the Hague proposal; intention not to continue fruitless discussions or participate in conference which furnishes stage for declarations ill-adjusted to objects sought; conditions under which United States would participate in direct expert inquiry. Instructions to make U. S. attitude clear. (Instructions to repeat to London, Paris, and Brussels for information.) |
811 |
| May 18 (60) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Krassin’s desire for interview, promising confidential communication. Request for instructions. |
812 |
| May 18 (14) | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) No objections to receiving Krassin unofficially. |
813 |
| May 18 (61) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Communication of U. S. position to delegates, leaving no room for misunderstanding. |
813 |
| May 19 (64) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Perfunctory ending of Genoa Conference; Soviet delegates rebuked by Lloyd George for their memorandum of May 11. |
813 |
| May 22 (77) | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Krassin’s expression of Soviet confidence in the United States and desire for U. S. recognition and assistance, giving assurances of restoration or restitution for U. S. private property and most-favored-nation treatment. |
813 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of an Interview
with the French Ambassador, May 26, 1922 Virtual agreement between U. S. and French positions respecting meeting at The Hague. Ambassador’s suggestion that the two Governments work out concrete plan for expert inquiry and submit it to other governments. Secretary’s desire to give suggestion further consideration. |
815 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of an Interview
with the French Ambassador, May 27, 1922 Further discussion of French suggestion. Secretary’s statement that it would be unwise for United States to join with French Government or make an independent counterproposal which might be construed as designed to frustrate the Hague enterprise. |
816 |
Pledge by the Western Powers at the Hague Conference and by the United States Not to Countenance Infringements by Their Respective Nationals Upon Private Foreign Rights in Russia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 June 16 (38) | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Instructions to keep Government informed regarding negotiations taking place at The Hague, acting merely as diplomatic representative at The Hague. |
818 |
| July 13 (64) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Report on failure of conference due to attitude of Russians on debts and private property; negotiations by private interests for concessions; hope of French delegation to have resolution adopted by non-Russian delegations agreeing not to countenance infringement by their respective nationals upon private foreign rights in Russia. |
818 |
| July 14 (65) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Inquiry by French and Belgian delegations as to how proposed agreement would be viewed by United States; possibility of extending agreement to include property confiscated from U. S. citizens. |
820 |
| July 14 (48) | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Hope that non-Russian delegates are not contemplating inviting United States at this time to participate in agreement. Instructions to make clear that United States considers it would be neither helpful nor desirable to take part in extension of Hague deliberations. |
820 |
| July 15 (49) | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Instructions to give assurance that this Government will not countenance any arrangements with Soviets by U. S. citizens which would jeopardize rights of nationals of other countries, and that same policy is expected of other interested Governments. (Substance sent to Ambassadors in Belgium, France, and Great Britain for respective Foreign Offices.) |
821 |
| July 15 (47) | From the Ambassador in Belgium (tel.) Information concerning Belgian initiative in having proposed agreement inserted in conference report and support received from French, Dutch, and Italian delegates, the British hesitating because of lack of representation of United States and Germany. Belgian Government’s request for U. S. support. |
821 |
| July 19 (68) | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) Delegates’ purpose to pass agreement in conference before its adjournment. Suggestion of psychological effect of a public statement of U. S. attitude. (Footnote: Department’s release to press July 20 of instructions of July 15 to its Chargé in the Netherlands.) |
822 |
| July 27 (1042) | From the Chargé in the
Netherlands Resolution adopted in conference (text printed) containing noninfringement clause, deemed to be a deterrent to oil agreements; unfavorable attitude of British delegation. |
823 |
| July 27 (52) | From the Ambassador in Belgium (tel.) Memorandum from Foreign Minister (text printed) requesting U. S. approval of conditions set forth in three reports of subcommissions of credits, private property, and debts, as adopted by non-Russian delegations at Conference. |
824 |
| Aug. 17 (47) | To the Ambassador in Belgium (tel.) Recognition of importance of principles expressed in reports in question; decision, however, that no further U. S. statement is necessary in view of former declarations and fact that the United States was not party to conference. |
825 |
American Proposal to Send an Economic Mission to Russia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 July 14 | From the Secretary of Commerce Inquiry whether Secretary of State is inclined to favor sending technical mission to Russia to study economic situation. |
825 |
| July 15 | To the Secretary of Commerce Favorable attitude toward sending of technical mission to Russia. |
826 |
| July 24 (102) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Instructions to discuss possibility of sending U. S. commission of experts to study and report on economic conditions in Russia, provided Soviet authorities do not intend to allow an international commission of same nature to enter Russia. |
826 |
| July 28 (148) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Opinion, based on discussions with leaders of all shades of opinion, that committee of experts could not supply information of political nature most needed and that U. S. best policy would be to remain inactive for perhaps one year longer. |
827 |
| Aug. 1 (150) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Conversation with Krassin and Chicherin, in which they state unofficially that no international committee of investigation would be permitted and that U. S. technical commission would be welcomed. |
829 |
| Aug. 29 (173) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Letter from Chicherin, August 28 (text printed) stating officially that Russian Government will allow U. S. businessmen to enter Russia to conduct negotiations relative to concessions, trade, and other economic questions, provided similar Russian commission is permitted to enter the United States. |
830 |
| Aug. 29 (115) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Decision not to press matter of investigating committee but to let proposal come from Moscow authorities. |
831 |
| Aug. 30 (116) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Instructions to inform Chicherin orally that United States might give favorable consideration to sending commission of experts into Russia; but that United States could not discuss negotiations regarding economic and political matters or permit sending of Soviet trade delegation to United States. Press statement (text printed) regarding sending of economic commission to Russia. |
831 |
| Sept. 2 (176) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Interview with Chicherin in which Ambassador presented U. S. refusal to entertain reciprocity suggestion or to consider question of negotiations; Chicherin’s promise to obtain attitude of Soviet authorities should United States give favorable consideration to sending commission of experts to Russia. |
832 |
| Sept. 16 (187) | From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Statement presented by Chicherin (text printed) conveying Russian desire for resumption of commercial relations with United States; refusing, however, to admit U. S. committee of experts as long as United States declines to admit Russian committee of experts. Ambassador’s suggestion that United States make public acknowledgment, in view of publicity given statement. |
832 |
| Sept. 18 (122) | To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Public announcement of termination of matter of economic mission to Russia, in view of Soviet refusal. |
834 |
| Dec. 11 (87) | From the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Intimations received indirectly from Chicherin of desire for reopening negotiations for unofficial U. S. commission to Russia to obtain information, etc. Ambassador Child’s opinion that only result would be increased Soviet propaganda and prestige at Lausanne. |
834 |
| Dec. 12 (43) | To the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Belief that question of commission to Russia should be carefully avoided at Lausanne. |
835 |
Appeal to President Harding on Behalf of Tikhon, Patriarch of the Russian Church, on Trial Before a Soviet Tribunal
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 15 | From the Russian Ambassador Letter dated May 12 to President Harding from Archbishop Alexander of Russian Church in America enclosing appeal from church hierarchy on behalf of Tikhon, Patriarch of Russian Church, about to be placed on trial in Moscow charged with resisting requisition of church treasures by Soviets (texts printed). |
835 |
| May [17] | To President Harding Transmittal of letter from Archbishop Alexander enclosing appeal, adding that considerable number of such petitions have been received in Department; opinion that nothing can be done by this Government. |
839 |
| May 20 | From President Harding Opinion that nothing can be done about church appeal except to acknowledge receipt of petition. |
840 |
Japanese Evacuation of the Mainland of Siberia and the Union of the Far Eastern Republic With Soviet Russia
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 5 | From the Chief of the Division of Russian Affairs,
Department of State Visit from the Foreign Minister of Priamur Provisional Government at Vladivostok, who presented credentials and was told that information regarding situation in eastern Siberia would be gladly yet informally received; discussion of alleged Franco-Japanese understanding respecting Siberia and agreement between Japanese military representatives and Semenov. |
840 |
| Jan. 26 (13) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Foreign Minister’s reiteration of declaration made at Washington that Japanese forces would be withdrawn from Vladivostok when stable conditions have been reestablished. Reports from Vladivostok indicating, however, that Japanese military command there intend to complicate conditions so as to make it necessary to retain troops in Siberia and set up governmental authority. |
841 |
| Feb. 7 (15) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Instructions for Caldwell to return to Tokyo as Japanese Secretary and for Thomas to remain at Chita, latter to be informed that Major Faymonville is en route to Chita. |
842 |
| Feb. 10 (26) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Caldwell: Enumeration of demands presented January 19 by the Japanese delegates at Dairen; demands unacceptable to Russians since they are essentially the same as those presented in December 1921; suspension of negotiations. |
843 |
| Feb. 17 (29) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Vladivostok: Report that Kappel troops forced to retire before superior numbers of Red forces; apparent anxiety in Japanese Army. |
844 |
| Mar. 1 | From the Chairman of the Special Trade Delegation of
the Far Eastern Republic to the United States Note dated February 10 from Foreign Minister of Far Eastern Republic to Japanese Foreign Minister (text printed) protesting against Japanese activity in territory of Far Eastern Republic inconsistent with alleged policy of territorial integrity, nonintervention, and equal opportunity for all nations; citation of specific acts of hostility. |
844 |
| Mar. 1 (35) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Telegram from Thomas at Chita (text printed) transmitting Foreign Minister’s request for U. S. aid in preventing robbery of national possessions and arming of counterrevolutionary groups, made possible by presence of Japanese troops. |
847 |
| Mar. 4 (12) | From the Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Dissatisfaction in Vladivostok owing to dictatorial ways of President, bankruptcy of Government, and retreat of Army. Watchful attitude of Japanese. |
847 |
| Mar. 9 (22) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Instructions to inform consul at Vladivostok concerning request of Chita Government for U. S. aid and to convey to him U. S. attitude of strict neutrality in all conflicts between Russian factions, limiting his actions to protection of U. S. interests. Instructions also for Thomas to intimate U. S. attitude of strict neutrality informally to Chita authorities. |
848 |
| Apr. 4 | From the Chairman of the Special Trade Delegation of
the Far Eastern Republic to the United States Present critical situation which has arisen in relations between Far Eastern Republic and Japan; opinion that only immediate withdrawal of Japanese troops can prevent bloodshed and chaos. |
848 |
| Apr. 5 (55) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Vladivostok: Report from Japanese publicity bureau of minor conflicts between Chita forces and Japanese troops near Spassk. |
849 |
| Apr. 8 (59) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Vladivostok: Unofficial reports of heavy losses on both sides in conflict at Spassk, and arrival of large Japanese reinforcements, indicating engagement on larger scale than indicated by Japanese. |
849 |
| Apr. 10 (63) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Reports from Thomas on the Chita Government attitude toward conflict at Spassk and their protest to the Japanese Government. |
849 |
| Apr. 20 (66) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Japanese explanation that termination of Dairen negotiations was caused by withdrawal of Chita delegates; conclusion that Chita delegates had been requested by Moscow to await results of Genoa Conference; preparations for sending relief troops to Siberia. |
850 |
| Apr. 26 | From the Chairman of the Special Trade Delegation of
the Far Eastern Republic to the United States Explanation that Dairen negotiations were terminated by Japanese delegation when Chita delegation demanded that date be set for evacuation of Japanese forces from Siberia. Chargé that Japan is not fulfilling its obligations assumed at Washington Conference but is openly carrying out its policy of seizure of territory and sovereignty over Russian population of Far East. |
851 |
| June 7 (237) | From the Ambassador in Japan Telegram dated May 27 from Thomas at Chita (text printed) giving opinion of Foreign Minister that attempt will be made by Japan to control Manchuria, Maritime Province, and Mongolia; proposed cooperation with China to oppose plan by joint control of Chinese Eastern Railway, while permitting Inter-Allied Technical Board to function; need for unofficial U. S. support. |
852 |
| June 24 | From the Japanese Chargé Japan’s announcement (text printed) of intention to withdraw Japanese troops from Maritime Province by end of October 1922, taking suitable measures for protection of Japanese subjects. |
853 |
| June 27 | From the Chief of the Division of Russian Affairs,
Department of State Further report of evacuation interpreted to include mainland portion of Province of Sakhalin but not Island of Sakhalin. |
854 |
| June 27 (65) | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Instructions to convey U. S. appreciation of Japan’s announced intentions of evacuation, at same time tactfully to hold to U. S. opposition to continued occupation of Island of Sakhalin. Inquiries as to measures intended for protection of Japanese residents in evacuated territory. |
854 |
| July 6 (95) | To the Ambassador in Japan Attention called, for information of Thomas, to U. S policy in Siberia which is generally understood and appreciated by Russians, any attempt by Chita authorities to play one power off against another being futile. |
855 |
| July 14 | From the Japanese Chargé Japan’s public statement (text printed) of intention to withdraw troops from districts opposite Island of Sakhalin, and to withdraw from Russian part of Island of Sakhalin as soon as satisfactory settlement of Nikolaievsk affair has been obtained. |
855 |
| Sept. 20 (28) | From the Vice Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Report of completion of Japanese evacuation of first zone; commencement of evacuation of second zone; and freer movement of Chita troops. |
856 |
| Sept. 25 | From the Chief of the Division of Russian Affairs,
Department of State Conversation with so-called commercial delegate from Far Eastern Republic regarding deadlock in negotiations at Changchun between Japanese and Far East delegates over question of occupation of Russian portion of Island of Sakhalin. His request that U. S. pressure be brought to bear upon Japanese. Assurances given that U. S. representations have already been made to Japan. |
856 |
| Sept. 26 | From the Chief of the Division of Russian Affairs,
Department of State Conversation with Japanese Chargé who announces failure of Japanese-Russian negotiations at Changchun, placing responsibility for failure to agree upon Far Eastern Republic. |
857 |
| Sept. 27 (155) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Uchida’s statement (text printed) expressing regret at failure of Changchun Conference, of determination of Japan, nevertheless, to continue withdrawal of troops from mainland and under previously stated conditions from Russian portion of Island of Sakhalin, claiming to have no territorial designs whatever. |
858 |
| Sept. 28 (30) | From the Vice Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Commencement of third period of Japanese evacuation; preparations by local government for mobilization at front. |
859 |
| Sept. 28 | From the Acting Chairman of the Special Trade
Delegation of the Far Eastern Republic to the United
States Charge of anarchy and chaos in Far Eastern Republic created by Japanese; failure of Changchun Conference because Republic could not tolerate continued Japanese occupation; appeal to U. S. Government for support in endeavor to be liberated from foreign invasion. |
859 |
| Oct. 4 (373) | From the Ambassador in Japan Announcement, dated September 29, by Japanese War Office (text printed) concerning withdrawal of forces along Amur River and vicinity of Nikolaievsk, bringing to an end occupation of mainland opposite Sakhalin. |
861 |
| Oct. 11 (162) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Thomas: Changes in Chita Government on instructions from Moscow. Foreign Minister’s statement that Japanese expressed desire at Changchun to obtain Sakhalin by purchase or exclusive concession, which Russia has refused. |
861 |
| Oct. 11 (163) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Vladivostok: Report of slow progress of mobilization; of fighting around Spassk and elsewhere. |
862 |
| Oct. 16 (170) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) Report from courier sent to Vladivostok (text printed) on tense situation in view of imminence of occupation by Red Army, necessitating arrangements for protection of Americans in case of emergency. |
862 |
| Oct. 17 (171) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Vladivostok: General Dietrichs’ appeal for protection of families of his soldiers; severe defeat of his army; his intention to turn over authority to town council and vacate. Steps taken by consular officers for protection of civilians during period between Japanese withdrawal and entry of Reds. |
863 |
| Oct. 21 (37) | From the Vice Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Assurances of commander of Chita forces that he would protect lives and property of Americans on entry into Vladivostok. |
864 |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 26] (38) | From the Vice Consul at Vladivostok (tel.) Completion of Japanese evacuation. Red occupation of city, which was received enthusiastically. |
864 |
| Oct. 30 | From the Japanese Chargé Notification of completion of Japanese evacuation of Siberian mainland on October 25. |
865 |
| Nov. 2 (183) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Vladivostok: Assurances of commander in chief at Vladivostok of desire to facilitate entry of U. S. capital and commercial representatives; and, upon request, to consent to freedom of port for U. S. ships. |
865 |
| Nov. 3 | From the Chief of the Division of Russian Affairs,
Department of State Conversation with Commercial Delegate of Far Eastern Republic, Skvirsky, who expressed gratitude for U. S. aid in bringing about Japanese evacuation of Siberian mainland; continued anxiety, however, over presence of Japanese forces on frontiers; intimation that Far Eastern Republic may join Russian federation for protection. |
866 |
| Nov. 15 | From the Vice Consul on Special Detail at Chita
(tel.) Unanimous resolution of popular assembly to dissolve Government, elect revolutionary committee, and apply to Moscow to be taken in as integral part of Soviet Russia. |
867 |
| Nov. 19 (200) | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) From Chita: Soviet declaration that Far Eastern Republic is integral part of Soviet Russia, confirming personnel of revolutionary committee and authority of latter over Republic, which will retain such laws as are not opposed to new economic policy of Soviet Government. |
867 |
| Dec. 4 | From the Acting Chairman of the Special Trade
Delegation of the Far Eastern Republic to the United
States Announcement of amalgamation of Far Eastern Republic with Russian Socialist Federated Soviet Republic; expression of hope for closer union between peoples of Russia and the United States. |
867 |
| Dec. 4 | From the Chief of the Division of Russian Affairs,
Department of State Conversation with Skvirsky concerning organization of Chita committee; effect of change in government on Sinclair Oil concession and Chinese Eastern Railway; status of Skvirsky in United States; continuation of U. S. consuls at Vladivostok and Chita. |
868 |
Recognition by the United States of the Governments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 6 (1916) | From the Commissioner at Riga Evidence of political stability of government of three Baltic States functioning under their constitutions through national assemblies. Opinion that continuation of U. S. policy of nonrecognition is unwise from viewpoint of U. S. interests and not helpful as regards restoration of Russia. |
869 |
| May 15 (59) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Inquiry whether Vilna plebiscite constitutes such solution of Polish-Lithuanian controversy as would justify recognition of Lithuania at same time with Estonia and Latvia. |
872 |
| May 16 (70) | From the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Report that no plebiscite has been held in Vilna district; that district is administered openly as part of Poland; and that Lithuania is showing increasing tendency to accept status quo and concentrate all forces toward procurement of recognition de jure and Memel. |
872 |
| June 30 (271) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Decision of Conference of Ambassadors that Principal Allied Powers would recognize Lithuania de jure, independent of determination of status of Memel. |
873 |
| July 25 (98) | To the Commissioner at Riga (tel.) Instructions to advise Foreign Offices of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on morning of July 28 that United States extends full recognition. Press statement on recognition (text printed). Arrangements as to U. S. diplomatic and consular representation. |
873 |
| July 28 (140) | From the Consul at Riga (tel.) Report that Foreign Offices at Riga, Reval, and Kovno have been notified of U. S. recognition. |
874 |
| Aug. 24 (2266) | From the Chargé in France Questions which Conference of Ambassadors may eventually have to decide: (1) internationalization of River Niemen, (2) disposition of territory of Memel. Request for instructions. |
874 |
| Sept. 25 (437) | To the Chargé in France Instructions to refrain from expression of views regarding territory of Memel and River Niemen, these being questions primarily of European concern; to report, however, discussions and decisions. |
875 |
Termination of the Functions of the Russian Ambassador in the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 28 | From the Russian Ambassador Intimation that it may be appropriate to terminate his official functions in near future, inasmuch as liquidation and final settlement of business of Russian Government is now practically complete and as his continuance as Ambassador under existing circumstances may give rise to misunderstanding. Arrangements for Mr. Ughet, financial attaché, to act as custodian of Russia property. |
875 |
| Apr. 29 | To the Russian Ambassador Belief that change in present situation is desirable; concurrence in suggestions for bringing this about. |
876 |
Liquidation of the Obligations in the United States of the Russian Provisional Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 6 | To the Vice President Bakhmeteff’s statement (text printed) made in connection with debate in Senate regarding U. S. loan to Russia; his assertion that complete accounts are on file with Treasury Department regarding disbursements for liquidation of Russia’s liabilities in the United States; disavowal of charges of improper use of funds or of any connection with church funds or of association with Semenov. |
877 |
| May 23 | To the Secretary of the
Treasury Understanding that liquidation of Russian liabilities has been brought to successful conclusion through joint efforts of State and Treasury Departments in cooperation with Bakhmeteff. Request for confirmation of above and any additional helpful information from Treasury records, in view of public discussion of subject. |
879 |
| June 2 | From the Secretary of the
Treasury Confirmation of understanding of Secretary of State and additional information from Treasury’s records showing contracts settled by payment, cancelation, and other means, without loss to U. S. contractors, notwithstanding liabilities in excess of amount of loan. Attention called to various published reports which cover subject of U. S. loan to Russia, its disbursements, and liquidation. |
880 |
SALVADOR
Negotiations for a Loan in the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Jan. 31 (4) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Instructions, when loan contract between Salvador, National City Bank, and National City Co. has been signed, to acknowledge Salvador’s note of October 20, 1921, and state that U. S. Government is prepared to carry out stipulations, reserving liberty of action with regard to any diplomatic representations deemed advisable concerning conduct of office of Collector General of Customs. |
885 |
| Feb. 28 (7) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Instructions to proceed with reply to Salvador, loan contract and purchase contract having been signed February 11. |
885 |
| Mar. 8 (12) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Report of modifications made by Council of Ministers in loan contract providing that all employees except Collector General and assistant shall be Salvadorans. |
886 |
| May 5 (19) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Refusal of National City Co. to accept counterproposal of Salvador, being contrary to stipulated terms of contract. Instructions to use good offices in securing new proposal in harmony with exchange of notes. |
886 |
| June 12 | From the President of the National City
Co. Company’s refusal to accept modifications in loan contract proposed by Salvador. |
887 |
| June 26 (56) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Signing of a loan contract June 24 in New York between Keilhauer representing Salvador and Minor C. Keith. |
887 |
| July 8 (62) | From the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Inquiry whether Department approves terms of loan contract as signed by Keith and Keilhauer on June 24, which is soon to be presented to Salvadoran Congress. |
888 |
| July 15 (31) | To the Minister in Salvador (tel.) Department’s understanding as to note of assurances concerning Keilhauer-Keith contract Foreign Minister is prepared to send (text printed). U. S. reply (text printed) quoting Salvadoran note of assurances and reserving liberty of action with regard to future diplomatic representations. |
888 |
| Aug. 17 (362) | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Efforts of Keith and Blair and Co. to persuade British holders of 1908 and 1915 Salvadoran bonds to agree to loan contract between Salvador and Keith. Request for authorization to state that Department approves contract. |
889 |
| Aug. 22 (262) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Authorization to inform trustee of bondholders that Department would favor adjustment of Salvador’s existing debt under terms of Keith contract. |
889 |
| Dec. 8 | From Messrs. Lansing and
Woolsey Submission, for approval, of fiscal agency contract signed December 1 between Salvador and Keith and New York bankers, to supersede loan contract of June 24, being essentially same plan, as result of consent of Lisman and Co. to underwrite bonds; also a new purchasing agreement; contracts to be submitted to National Assembly and to be followed by exchange of notes between two Governments. |
890 |
| Dec. 28 (120) | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Government’s acceptance of terms of Keith and New York bankers, thereby concluding loan negotiations. |
891 |
| Dec. 30 (53) | To the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Instructions to refrain from discussing loan with Government officials as Department is still considering advisability of acquiescing in new provisions of December contract and has not vet committed itself to further exchange of notes. |
891 |
| 1923 Jan. 3 [2?] (3) | From the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Issue of Executive decree naming Metropolitan Trust Co. of New York as fiscal agent of loan in accordance with provisions of contract of June 24. |
891 |
| Jan. 9 (2) | To the Chargé in Salvador (tel.) Information that bankers have been advised that Department has no objections to their proceeding under loan contract of June 24. |
892 |
SIAM
Interpretation of the Treaty of December 16, 1920, As Not Conferring Upon American Citizens the Right to Own Land in Siam
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1921 Oct. 28 (167) | From the Chargé in Siam Inquiry whether it is Department’s understanding that, under provisions of treaty of December 16, 1920, between United States and Siam, U. S. citizens and corporations have right to own land in Siam. Transmission of editorial from Bangkok Times expressing opinion that title to all land owned by Americans lapsed to Siamese State upon coming into force of treaty. Suggestion that present may be opportune time for exchange of notes to assure right of U. S. citizens to own land in Siam under article 1 of treaty. |
893 |
| Oct. 29 (169) | From the Chargé in Siam Informal correspondence with Foreign Office concerning assumption of full jurisdiction by Foreign Office in cases of land-ownership difficulties. |
895 |
| Nov. 17 (181) | From the Chargé in Siam Inquiry as to extent to which presumption of most-favored-nation treatment, implied in treaty of 1856, has been carried on by provisions of new treaty. |
897 |
| Nov. 26 (191) | From the Chargé in Siam Foreign Minister’s inquiry as to rights and obligations of Siamese subjects under American jurisdiction in respect of land titles and interests. |
899 |
| 1922 Jan. 11 (28) | To the Chargé in Siam Opinion that exchange of notes is not appropriate, since treaty of 1920 does not confer upon U. S. citizens future right to own land in Siam, neither does it sanction disturbance of interests actually vested prior to treaty. Instructions, should Siam take initiative in matter, to call attention to difference in laws of different States as regards acquiring of lands by aliens, and to state that assurances would be welcomed. |
900 |
| Jan. 18 (4) | To the Chargé in Siam (tel.) Instructions to avoid any issue on subject of land ownership in Siam, save as the due protection of U. S. interests may require. Confidential information that subject was avoided in formulating treaty because of certain pending questions created by recent alien land laws adopted in various States. |
902 |
| Feb. 27 (26) | From the Minister in Siam Request for explicit instructions as to right of Siamese subjects resident in the United States to assume mortgage rights over Federal lands, since Siamese view is taken that provisions of treaty are reciprocal and that U. S. position will determine corresponding status of U. S. residents in Siam in respect of land title and interests. |
902 |
| Mar. 10 (36) | From the Minister in Siam Outline of circumstances surrounding question of land ownership in Siam; renewal of request for instructions. Correspondence with Foreign Minister on subject (excerpts printed). |
903 |
| June 23 (53) | To the Minister in Siam Instructions to avoid raising questions under treaty unless and until concrete instances of injury to or discrimination against U. S. rights or interests are brought to his attention, or unless otherwise instructed. Information that article 1 of treaty was carefully drafted in order to define accurately rights United States was prepared to accord Siamese resident in United States; that it has been consistent U. S. policy not to conclude treaties relating to land ownership by aliens. |
906 |
Extradition Treaty Between the United States and Siam, December 30, 1922
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Dec. 30 | Treaty between the United States of America and
Siam For the extradition of fugitives from justice. |
907 |
SPAIN
Acknowledgment and Thanks by President Harding to the King of Spain for the Protection of American Interests in Enemy Countries
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1920 May 28 | To the Ambassador in Spain Instructions to express to Government to which accredited the appreciation of United States for protection afforded U. S. interests in Germany, Austria, and Hungary by Spanish authorities, tendering thanks also to diplomatic and consular officers. (Copies sent to Commissioners at Berlin, Budapest, and Vienna.) |
914 |
| 1922 Jan. 21 (18) | To the Ambassador in Spain Letter from President Harding to King Alfonso XIII, January 13 (text printed) expressing appreciation of services rendered by Spanish officials in protection of U. S. interests in late war, such services now made unnecessary by resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany, Austria, and Hungary. |
914 |
| June 15 (37–03) | From the Spanish Ambassador Letter from King Alfonso XIII to President Harding, May 16 (text printed) expressing gratification at appreciation of services rendered by Spanish officials in mission of protecting U. S. interests. |
915 |
Denouncement by Spain of the Reciprocity Agreement of August 1, 1906, Between the United States and Spain
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Nov. 5 (40–04) | From the Spanish Ambassador Denunciation by Spain, as of November 5, 1922, of commercial agreement of August 1, 1906, between Spain and the United States in exercise of powers conferred by article 3 of that agreement, which will, therefore, terminate November 5, 1923. |
916 |
| Nov. 14 (380) | From the Ambassador in Spain Note from Foreign Minister, November 5 (text printed) announcing, in accordance with Spanish tariff law of April 22, 1922, the denunciation, on one year’s notice, of commercial agreement of August 1, 1906, and expressing desire for negotiating new agreement. |
917 |
| Nov. 16 | To the Spanish Ambassador Acknowledgment of notice of denunciation of commercial agreement of 1906. |
918 |
TURKEY
Refusal by the United States to Commit Itself to Measures for the Protection of Minorities in Turkey
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 May 15 (367) | From the British Ambassador Reports of renewal of deportations of Christian minorities in Asia Minor; proposal that United States, France, Italy, and Great Britain depute officers to proceed to Anatolia to conduct an appropriate investigation. |
919 |
| May 18 (70) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Recommendation that the United States decline invitation to be represented on proposed commission of investigation. |
920 |
| May 19 (382) | From the British Embassy Proposal that U. S. representative at Athens be instructed to join British colleague in requesting permission to dispatch officers to regions in Greek occupation, in view of danger there of retaliatory measures against Turkish outrages. |
921 |
| May 20 | To President Harding Further inquiry as to attitude concerning U. S. participation in proposed inquiry into atrocities in Anatolia. |
921 |
| May 20 | From President Harding Willingness to trust Secretary’s judgment, if Secretary is convinced that United States may participate in commission of inquiry without regrets. Opinion that consent to participate should carry hint that it is not consistent with U. S. policy to call upon armed forces to minister to all troubled spots in world. |
922 |
| May 25 | To President Harding Impossibility of giving assurances that there will be no occasion for regret should United States join inquiry. Observation that British proposal may be taken as being limited solely to inquiry, hence U. S. participation could be strictly limited to inquiry with understanding it constitutes no commitment to employment of armed forces. Enumeration of consequences which might attend U. S. refusal or U. S. consent. |
922 |
| May 27 | To President Harding View that refusal to exercise restraining influence by participation in investigation may lead to expulsion of Christian missionaries and educators in Asia Minor and thus make disagreeable impression here and abroad as to U. S. position. |
926 |
| June 3 | To the British Ambassador Willingness to designate officer to take part in proposed inquiry with understanding that proposed action is limited to inquiry and that United States assumes no further obligation and enters into no commitment. Suggestion for instituting inquiries concurrently in Greek and Turkish territory and for full report. |
927 |
| June 3 (75) | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) Greek desire for U. S. participation on commission to investigate Asia Minor atrocities. |
928 |
| Undated [Rec’d June 6] | From the British Embassy Appreciation of U. S. decision to participate in inquiry; French and Italian cooperation; steps to be taken as soon as U. S. instructions have been sent to Constantinople and Athens. |
928 |
| June 16 (172) | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Confidential information that J. G. Harbord and H. T. Allen have been selected as representatives on commissions of inquiry in Anatolia. |
929 |
| July 19 (561) | From the British Chargé Suggestion, in deference to French opinion, that investigation be entrusted to neutral agency; willingness of International Red Cross to undertake inquiry; request for approval and for appropriate instructions to U. S. representatives at Athens and Constantinople. |
929 |
| July 20 | To President Harding Information that because of French reluctance no action was taken to carry through investigation. Request for authorization to accept British revised suggestion that International Red Cross select commissioners for investigation in Anatolia, and to instruct U. S. representatives at Athens and Constantinople to cooperate in extending informal assistance. |
930 |
| July 21 | From President Harding Hearty approval of revised proposal of British Government and of arrangements for U. S. representatives to cooperate with Allied colleagues in facilitating work of International Red Cross. |
930 |
| July 24 | To President Harding Resolution adopted by General Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church, South (text printed) requesting steps be taken by Government to stop persecutions in Near East. Draft reply to Bishop Cannon transmitted for President’s approval. |
931 |
| July 24 | From President Harding Approval of proposed reply to Bishop Cannon; comment on the mildness of its tone. Impossibility of sending armed force into Asia Minor. |
931 |
| July 25 | To Bishop James Cannon, Jr., of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South Information that Department is seeking in every practical way to ameliorate conditions in Asia Minor, but that it is not justified in attempting to pacify Near East by forcible means. |
932 |
| July 26 | To the British Chargé Willingness to accept offer of International Red Cross and to extend to commissions selected by that body cooperation of U. S. officials in Athens and Constantinople. |
932 |
| Aug. 3 (600) | From the British Chargé Agreement of International Red Cross to undertake inquiry provided necessary expenses shall be paid in advance by governments interested, 1,000 pounds to be contributed by each government. Inquiry whether conditions are agreeable to United States. |
933 |
| Aug. 8 | To the British Chargé Willingness to advance to International Red Cross for purpose of investigation in Anatolia required sum of 1,000 pounds and otherwise to cooperate in facilitating investigation. |
934 |
| Aug. 14 (625) | From the British Ambassador Information that International Red Cross has agreed to dispatch to Anatolia and Thrace missions of investigation and to report to four Governments concerned, and will be glad to receive 1,000 pounds toward expenses. |
934 |
| Aug. 23 | To the British Ambassador Advice that U. S. Legation at Berne has been authorized to advance to International Red Cross equivalent of 1,000 pounds as contribution toward expenses of commissions. |
935 |
| Sept. 14 (455) | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Turkish note, August 31 (text printed) protesting against atrocities committed by Greeks during retreat in Asia Minor; and High Commissioner’s reply, September 8 (text printed) urging adoption of humanitarian attitude in occupation of districts taken from Greeks and abstention from reprisals, pointing out opportunity of new regime thus to secure world confidence. |
935 |
| Sept. 22 | The Right Reverend Alfred, Harding, Protestant
Episcopal Bishop of Washington, to President Harding (tel.) Information that Committee of Episcopal Church to Cooperate with Near East Relief has been instructed to create public sentiment in favor of any government effort, diplomatic, naval, or military, which may make toward establishment of peace in Near East. |
938 |
| Sept. 30 (165) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Approval of reply of September 8 to Turkish note; and instructions to lose no opportunity to urge necessity of protection of Christian minorities and abstention from reprisals. |
938 |
| Oct. 2 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Telegram received from Bishop Cannon at Paris (text printed) appealing for intervention in Near East in behalf of Christians. Department’s reply (text printed) stating that every effort has been made short of armed force and calling attention to fact that there has been no action by Congress authorizing war in Near East. (Instructions to repeat to Embassies at London and Rome, High Commission at Constantinople, and Legation at Athens.) |
939 |
| Oct. 10 | From the Representative of the Greek
Government Protest against order of Kemalists for deportation of male Christian population into interior of Asia Minor; belief that committees should be constituted by International Red Cross, League of Nations, and other organizations to follow fate of deported people. |
940 |
| Oct. 20 | From the International Committee of the Red
Cross Information that permission has not yet been received from Angora to conduct mission. |
941 |
| Oct. 21 | To the Representative of the Greek
Government Advice concerning relief measures already in operation to meet emergency in Near East; and special fund raised by nation-wide appeal for further promotion of relief work under direction of American committee. |
942 |
| Oct. 24 (211) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Instructions to report on Christian populations of Constantinople, their exodus, safety, possible Turkish guaranties; on number of Christian minorities in Anatolia and Eastern Thrace; on representations to Turkey as result of Smyrna disaster; on British threat to bombard Turks at Smyrna. |
943 |
| Oct. 27 (286) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Report that no further representations have been made, in view of signature of armistice and the consequent removal of danger of Turkish aggression. |
944 |
| Oct. 28 (289) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Categorical reply to Department’s inquiries of October 24. |
945 |
| Nov. 1 (350) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Excerpt from address of Secretary of State delivered at Boston, October 30 (text printed) referring to Near Eastern situation, U. S. measures of relief, and results obtained; and justifying U. S. policy of nonintervention. (Instructions to repeat to Constantinople, London, and Rome.) |
947 |
| Nov. 4 (301) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Reports received by American, French, and Italian High Commissioners indicating intention of Turkish authorities to evacuate entire Christian population of Eastern Anatolia. U. S. Commissioner’s presentation of strong representations against expulsion. Suggestion to Allied High Commissioners that joint note of protest be presented to Turkish Government. |
949 |
| Nov. 7 (310) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Uncertainty whether action of Angora Government is to be construed as permission for Greeks and Armenians to leave or order of departure; preparations of entire Greek and Armenian population to depart. Instructions to destroyers in Black Sea ports (text printed) to observe policy of detachment regarding evacuation of non-American refugees. |
950 |
| Nov. 7 (245) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Approval of action taken. Instructions to telegraph text in case Allied High Commissioners make written representations, and advise whether order to evacuate Christians is confirmed. |
951 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the British Ambassador, November
10 Ambassador’s request for U. S. support of ultimatum to Turks, in view of U. S. position taken at peace conference regarding Turkish matters; admission that ultimatum would amount to threat of war; Secretary’s dissent, disavowing U. S. association with European imperial aspirations; his offer to take up question with the President. |
952 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation with the British Ambassador, November
13 Ambassador’s attitude that threat of war would deter Turks; Secretary’s objection to threat unless it can be carried out, pointing out impracticable nature of war with Turkey; U. S. desire rather to use diplomatic pressure to secure protection of Christians in Turkey. |
955 |
| Nov. 15 (326) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Aide-memoire of November 4 and note verbale of November 8 presented to Hamid Bey (texts printed) regarding intention of Government to evacuate Christian population from Anatolia, quoting note verbale of November 6 from Allied Commissioners appealing for cancelation or postponement so that question may be discussed at peace conference. Hamid Bey’s reply denying order of expulsion, permission to leave having been misconstrued as command. |
958 |
| Nov. 19 (338) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Certainty that Nationalist Government wishes to get rid of entire Greek and Armenian population of Anatolia and Constantinople and would like to have this a fait accompli or well under way before Lausanne Conference. Report on refugee situation. |
961 |
| Nov. 21 (391) | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Telegram, dated November 18, from U. S. consul at Aleppo (text printed) stating Turks are obliging all Christians to abandon property and leave Turkey or become Moslem; his request for intervention. Instructions to inquire whether France has received like report from Syria, and to repeat his reply to American Mission at Lausanne. |
962 |
| Nov. 22 (481) | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Information that similar reports are being received from Syria. France’s intention to use diplomacy, looking to Lausanne Conference to alleviate situation. |
962 |
| Nov. 22 | From the British Ambassador Estimate that quarter of million people are to be evacuated from Black Sea ports; request that U. S. representative at Constantinople be instructed to press for extension of time limit for departure. |
963 |
| Nov. 26 (360) | From the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Greek High Commissioner’s request for U. S. intervention with Nationalist Government to secure extension of time, freedom of port for Greek ships, and protection by U. S. destroyers. Partial compliance with request, in belief that U. S. help should not be withheld. Request for instructions. |
964 |
| Nov. 29 (275) | To the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Instructions to use good offices to facilitate granting of permission for Christians to depart without time limit, and to secure Turkish protection of those desiring to remain. Further instructions regarding use of destroyers insofar as consistent with instructions of Navy Department. |
965 |
| Dec. 13 | To the British Ambassador Information regarding instructions to Special Mission at Lausanne Conference to secure from Turkish delegates assurances concerning Christian minorities; and instructions to High Commissioner at Constantinople to use good offices in facilitating departure of Christians and obtaining adequate protection for those remaining in Turkey. Suggestion that comprehensive plan of relief be adopted. |
965 |
Negotiations by the Ottoman-American Development Company (Chester Project) and Other American Interests for Concessions in Turkey
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Feb. 8 | From Rear Admiral C. M. Chester Request for interview regarding claim of Ottoman-American Exploration Co. in view of new developments and British activity. Intention of Arthur Chester to negotiate with Angora Government, at its request, for consummation of Chester project. |
966 |
| Feb. 18 | To Rear Admiral C. M. Chester Advice that Secretary is absent and that further interview seems hardly necessary; suggestion that any new aspects of matter may be taken up with Near Eastern Division or Foreign Trade Adviser’s Office. |
967 |
| Mar. 15 (134) | From the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Letter, dated March 8, from R. H. McDowell of Foundation Co., N. Y. (text printed) regarding proposed contract for railway concession through Asia Minor, including mineral rights in contiguous area. Memoranda (texts printed) of negotiations between McDowell and Turkish Minister of Public Works regarding contract for concession. |
967 |
| Mar. 29 | Memorandum by the Economic Adviser of the Department
of State Interview with K. E. Clayton-Kennedy, Canadian, who wishes to complete Chester project for railway and oil concession pending in Turkey since 1909; his request for Department’s record of claim. Refusal of request and suggestions. |
971 |
| May 2 | To George W. Goethals & Co. Statement, in reply to request, that there is no complete history in Department of Chester project; request, in view of voluminous correspondence on subject and private character of negotiations, to be advised of exact nature of data desired. |
973 |
| July 6 (201) | To the High Commissioner at
Constantinople Information obtained from various U. S. promoters seeking concessions in Turkey. Approval of rendering proper assistance to U. S. interests, although full diplomatic support cannot be accorded concessions granted by unrecognized authorities. Foreign activities and claims in Turkey. Instructions. |
973 |
| Oct. 2 (1602) | The Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department,
to the Naval Station at Constantinople (tel.) From Admiral Chester: Announcement that Kennedy has no authority to act on Chester project and is repudiated by all stockholders; that Ottoman Co. is represented in Turkey by Arthur Chester. |
976 |
| Oct. 5 (242) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Kennedy to Goethals: Conclusion of agreement with Government on greatly improved terms and to date back to 1909, requiring guaranty deposit; request that sum be placed with Guaranty Trust of N. Y. at once. |
976 |
| Oct. 7 (247) | From the High Commissioner at Constantinople
(tel.) Urgent request that question of Kennedy’s status in relation to Ottoman-American Development Co. be cleared up; information that Kennedy has power of attorney giving him full authority to act for company. |
977 |
| Oct. 20 (207) | To the High Commissioner at Constantinople (tel.) Telegram, dated October 14, from Goethals (text printed) refusing to repudiate Kennedy, and confirming his authority to act. His indication that deposit which Kennedy requires will be made. No instructions in view of disagreement between Goethals and Arthur Chester on one hand and Admiral Chester on other. |
977 |
| Oct. 26 | From Major General George W. Goethals Facts relating to organization of Ottoman-American Development Co., submitted in response to Department’s inquiry whether it is American corporation, officered and controlled by American interests. |
978 |
| Dec. 5 (370) | From the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Road building and mining rights which are contemplated in Chester concession; progress of negotiations. Inquiry concerning Admiral Chester’s competency to speak for company, and regarding rumor that Kennedy is, or has been, in British secret service. |
979 |
| Dec. 7 (282) | To the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Message from Goethals (text printed) stating that Kennedy and Chester are accredited agents of the Ottoman-American Development Co., a company officered and controlled by Americans and owning all rights to the Chester project. Information concerning provisions of voting trust agreement signed by Goethals, Barnard, and Rousseau. Authorization to give proper support. |
980 |
| Dec. 7 | From the Vice Consul in Charge at
Angora Vice Consul’s refusal to support Kennedy on ground he is not U. S. citizen; arrest and deportation of Kennedy by Turkish authorities who believe him to be backed by British interests. Request for information as to status of Ottoman-American Development Co., since Kennedy incident has created unpleasant impression. |
981 |
| Dec. 9 (285) | To the Acting High Commissioner at
Constantinople (tel.) Goethals to Kennedy: Information that interests at this end are working harmoniously; inquiry whether any assistance can be rendered; expression of hope that Kennedy and Chester will cooperate closely. |
983 |
URUGUAY
Uruguayan Proposal That the Formation of a League of American Nations Be Discussed at the Fifth Pan American Conference
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Aug. 2 (54) | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) Interviews with Uruguayan Minister and Peruvian Ambassador in which Secretary stated he had no objection to inclusion of topic proposed by Uruguay in the agenda for the Pan American Conference; his opinion that a loose association without commitments would be better than a hard and fast organization, which might compromise independence. (Instructions to repeat to Quito and La Paz for information. Sent also to other Latin-American countries and to France to be repeated to all missions in Europe.) |
984 |
| Sept. 2 (31) | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Refutation by Uruguay of rumor that Uruguay considered submitting question of Pan American League to League of Nations. Suggestion that Uruguay be informed in general terms of U. S. attitude on question of Pan American League. |
985 |
| Sept. 6 (16) | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Instructions to communicate orally to Foreign Minister exact attitude of Department as expressed in circular telegram of August 5, if deemed expedient. |
986 |
VENEZUELA
Treaty of Extradition and Additional Article Between the United States and Venezuela, Signed January 19 and 21, 1922
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1916 Apr. 18 (183) | To the Minister in Venezuela Inquiry whether laws of Venezuela prohibit capital punishment and if so whether Government would be disposed to insist upon inclusion in extradition treaty of a provision that cognizance be taken of her law. |
987 |
| July 8 (714) | From the Minister in Venezuela Information that article 22 of Venezuelan Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Foreign Minister’s assurance that Government would have no objection to signing extradition treaty provided it excluded penalty of death in its provisions; suggested language for such provision in treaty. Minister’s hope that Department may favor conclusion of commercial and general treaty, which might include subject of extradition. |
987 |
| Aug. 14 (209) | To the Minister in Venezuela Opinion extradition treaty should be treated separately and apart from question of commercial treaty. Instructions to state that, in view of sovereignty of several States, Federal assurances cannot be given regarding question of penalties; and to present counterproposal (text printed) that contracting parties reserve right to decline extradition for crimes punishable by death except upon State’s assurance that death penalty will not be inflicted. |
989 |
| 1920 May [5] (39) | From the Minister in Venezuela (tel.) Foreign Minister’s willingness to sign treaty of extradition incorporating as article 19 the Department’s counterproposal; otherwise draft treaty to be identical with Venezuelan treaty with Bolivia. |
990 |
| May 18 (550) | To the Minister in Venezuela Objections to making treaty between Venezuela and Bolivia a model for proposed extradition treaty with United States; suggestion of formulation of treaty on terms similar to U. S. treaty with Honduras or Paraguay. |
990 |
| 1921 June 18 (17) | From the Minister in Venezuela (tel.) Request for full powers to sign treaty, Foreign Minister having accepted as basis of negotiation with slight modification treaty between the United States and Honduras with inclusion of article as suggested in Department’s telegram of August 14, 1916. |
993 |
| Sept. 24 (21) | From the Minister in Venezuela (tel.) Acceptance of draft treaty with added stipulation concerning imprisonment for life, which is also prohibited by Constitution. Request for reply by telegraph. |
993 |
| 1922 Jan. 23 (2634) | From the Chargé in Venezuela Signature and forwarding of extradition treaty and additional clause providing for arbitration in case of differences as to interpretation. |
993 |
| Jan. 19 and 21 | Treaty and Additional Article between the United
States of America and Venezuela For the extradition of the accused as well as those who have been sentenced. |
995 |
YUGOSLAVIA
Acquiescence by the Department of State in a Loan by American Bankers to the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1922 Apr. 21 (7) | From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes (tel.) Practical conclusion of loan of 100 million dollars by Blair and Co. of New York to Yugoslav Government, 30 million dollars of which is to be used for redemption of dinar paper currency, remainder for railway construction. |
1002 |
| May 1 (11) | To the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Inquiry whether any part of 30 million dollars will be used to pay Yugoslavia’s debt to foreign governments or their nationals, also what plan is contemplated for redemption of dinar currency. |
1002 |
| May 4 (12) | From the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Opinion of Acting Minister of Finance that interest in arrears on U. S. loans, as well as amounts due U. S. citizens, would be paid from 30 million-dollar advance; and that plan is to buy dinars on exchange and turn them over to National Bank to be annulled or loaned against collateral when currency is needed. |
1003 |
| May 12 (15) | From the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Prime Minister’s inquiry whether permission of U. S. Government had been given to Blair and Co. or Foundation Co. to conclude loan, he having been informed that this was necessary. |
1003 |
| May 13 (12) | To the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Request for definite report regarding amount and purposes of loan proposed, in view of conflicting statements. Instructions to inquire intentions of Government in regard to settlement or refunding of its debt to the United States, which must be considered in connection with application for new loan. |
1004 |
| May 13 (13) | To the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Intimation that Department is awaiting information from Chargé before replying to inquiries from several banking firms whether there is any objection to Yugoslav loan. Instructions to make clear to Prime Minister the Department’s attitude of strict impartiality with respect to competing U. S. firms. |
1005 |
| May 15 (14) | To the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Reply to banking firms that, in absence of understanding between World War Foreign Debt Commission and Yugoslavia with regard to refunding of its debt to the United States, proposed loan is not viewed with favor. |
1005 |
| May 16 | Memorandum by the Foreign Trade Adviser, Department
of State Department’s refusal to view favorably the request of Blair and Co. to be permitted to make contract with Yugoslavia, subject to reaching of understanding between two Governments in matter of debt. |
1005 |
| May 16 (16) | From the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Information concerning offers of various firms, the amount of the loan and its purposes. Assurances that cash loan installment of 25 million dollars will be used for railroad construction, for payment of debt to Standard Oil and interest due on Yugoslavia’s indebtedness to United States, for redemption of dinar currency and construction of Government buildings. |
1006 |
| May 23 (20) | From the Chargé in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Yugoslavia’s instructions to its Minister at Washington to make proposals to World War Foreign Debt Commission for refunding and settlement of Yugoslav indebtedness to the United States. Finance Minister’s assurance that proceeds of loan will not be used to repay governments other than the United States and that no loan agreement will be signed before permission is received from Department. |
1008 |
| May 24 (18) | To the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Enumeration of formal official assurances given by Yugoslavia, as understood by Department, which, if correct, will result in favorable attitude of U. S. Government toward loan. Instructions to cable confirmation. |
1008 |
| May 27 (25) | From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes (tel.) Finance Minister’s explanation that offer to pay interest on indebtedness to the United States out of loan proceeds was result of misunderstanding and that it is not possible. |
1009 |
| May 28 (26) | From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes (tel.) Memorandum by Minister of Finance (text printed) confirming all assurances except that in regard to interest on indebtedness to United States. |
1009 |
| June 1 (20) | To the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Explanation that payment of interest on indebtedness to the United States was not made a condition for loan, question of debt being left without prejudice for World War Foreign Debt Commission. Objections to proposed application of loan; instructions to ascertain to what ends other than railway construction and Standard Oil payments proceeds are to be devoted. |
1010 |
| June 4 (22) | To the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Statement by Blair and Co. that Yugoslav Government has accepted their bid. Department’s reluctance to believe that loan agreement has been signed in view of Yugoslav assurances that such would not be the case until after Department’s views had been expressed. |
1012 |
| June 5 (27) | From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes (tel.) Letters from Minister of Finance (texts printed) itemizing objects of loan and giving assurances that purpose is to assist economic revival, increase production, and remove effects of war destruction, and that indebtedness to U. S. Government is left without prejudice for World War Foreign Debt Commission. |
1013 |
| June 6 (28) | From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes (tel.) Additional statement by Minister of Finance (text printed) regarding object of loan, calling attention to necessity for Government buildings. |
1014 |
| June 8 (23) | To the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) Request for definite written statement as to proposed expenditures. Instructions to express regret that loan contract has been signed in advance of statement that Department offers no objections. |
1015 |
| June 11 (29) | From the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes (tel.) Letters from Minister of Finance (texts printed) giving approximate figures for proposed expenditures from proceeds of loan. |
1016 |
| June 13 (25) | To the Minister in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats
and Slovenes (tel.) No objection to proposed loan of 25 million dollars on terms stated in Minister’s telegram of June 11; any additional sums to require separate consideration. |
1017 |
| June 15 | To Messrs. Blair & Co. Advice that Department has no objection to loan of 25 million dollars, in view of Yugoslav assurances as to its object. Understanding as to arrangements for control of railway, taxes, etc., and specific statement that Department assumes no responsibility in matter. |
1018 |
| July 13 (319) | From the Yugoslav Minister Request for U. S. approval of amendment to appropriations, substituting repair and construction of highways, hospitals, and school buildings instead of applying sum to exchange stabilization, Government buildings, and repaying debt advances made by National Bank. |
1018 |
| July 14 | To the Yugoslav Minister No objections to change in proposed application of certain portion of loan proceeds. |
1019 |