List of Papers
(Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.)
CHILE
Efforts of the Department of State To Secure Equitable Treatment for American Interests With Respect to Chilean Exchange Restrictions
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 5 (1) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Advice of Chilean proposal offering to lift all control or exchange restrictions with reference to American interests in Chile; recommendation that proposal be accepted as basis for an agreement. |
1 |
| Jan. 6 (7) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Request for further information as to scope of proposal. |
2 |
| Jan. 9 (3) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Information as to scope of Chilean proposal. |
2 |
| Jan. 11 (10) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Inquiry as to how proposal will affect treatment accorded American interests by the Exchange Control Commission; also as to whether similar proposal has been made to the British Government. |
3 |
| Jan. 13 (4) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Information as to status of Exchange Control Commission under terms of Chilean proposal, and of British consideration of a similar proposal. |
4 |
| Jan. 16 (13) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Department’s understanding of proposal as regards functioning of Exchange Control Commission in relation to importers of American goods. |
5 |
| Jan. 19 (7) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Information confirming Department’s understanding. |
6 |
| Jan. 25 (14) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Instructions to request from Chilean authorities official estimates of certain exchange totals, and to convey Department’s views relative to limitation of accessibility to the free exchange market. |
7 |
| Jan. 27 (11) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Advice concerning estimates of exchange availabilities for 1933. |
3 |
| Feb. 5 (18) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Instructions to investigate possible Chilean discrimination against American locomotive interests (Baldwin Locomotive Works). |
9 |
| Feb. 6 (17) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Advice that question has been discussed with representatives of the Baldwin Locomotive Works and that an interview with the Foreign Office has been arranged. |
9 |
| Feb. 8 (18) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Discussion with Foreign Minister, who intends to take up matter of alleged discrimination with Finance Minister. |
10 |
| Feb. 8 (19) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Advice that Chilean Ambassador has been apprised of the U. S. viewpoint on equality of treatment in trade and exchange matters. |
10 |
| Feb. 17 (21) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Department’s willingness to accept Chile’s exchange proposal for a trial period; enumeration of points to be conveyed to the Government as Department’s understanding thereof. |
10 |
| Feb. 21 (54) | From the Ambassador in Chile Advice that a memorandum embodying substance of Department’s telegram No. 21, February 17, has been submitted to the Foreign Office; summary of comments made on the various points by the Minister of Hacienda. |
12 |
| Feb. 21 (23) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Information that both American and German companies have submitted bids for sale of locomotives to Chile, but that no decision has yet been reached as to which bid will be accepted. |
15 |
| Mar. 14 (69) | From the Ambassador in Chile Transmittal of report prepared in the Embassy in regard to the frozen credit aspect of the exchange problem. |
15 |
| Mar. 17 (33) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Summary of Foreign Office reply to U. S. memorandum referred to in despatch No. 54, February 21. |
16 |
| Mar. 28 (77) | From the Ambassador in Chile Memorandum submitted to the Foreign Office on March 27 (text printed) incorporating revisions of the original U. S. memorandum; explanation of the revisions. |
18 |
| Apr. 11 (86) | From the Ambassador in Chile Report on developments in British-Chilean exchange negotiations. |
25 |
| Apr. 25 (35) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Inquiry as to interpretation of certain phraseology used in the memorandum of March 27. |
27 |
| Apr. 25 (95) | From the Ambassador in Chile Report of progress in Chilean liquidation of U. S. frozen credits. |
27 |
| May 8 (44) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Clarification of phraseology as requested in Department’s telegram No. 35, April 25. |
28 |
| May 22 (38) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Authorization to formulate a draft agreement with Chile on the basis of the March 27 memorandum, and instructions to submit a memorandum to the Foreign Office setting forth U. S. position on most-favored-nation treatment in the liquidation of frozen credits. |
29 |
| May 24 (46) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Willingness of Foreign Office to work out draft agreement; its position on most-favored-nation treatment. |
29 |
| June 1 (41) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) U. S. refusal to accept Foreign Office position relative to most-favored-nation treatment. |
30 |
| June 2 (50) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Belief that Department’s insistence upon the maintenance of its position on the frozen credits question will result in termination of the present negotiations. |
30 |
| July 5 (52) | To the Ambassador in Chile Notification of the forthcoming visit to Santiago and certain other South American capitals of John H. Williams, economist of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and of the purpose of his mission on foreign exchange problems. |
31 |
| July 9 (51) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Instructions to hold present negotiations in abeyance pending an opportunity to discuss the matter with Mr. Williams. |
32 |
| July 18 (152) | From the Ambassador in Chile Report on measures taken by the Caja de Previsión de Empleados Particulares to convert dollar accounts, held by American depositors, into Chilean pesos at an unsatisfactory rate of exchange; note sent to Foreign Minister dated July 17 (text printed) requesting rescission of the Caja’s action. |
32 |
| Aug. 8 (61) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Approval of action taken by the Ambassador in presenting note of July 17 to the Foreign Office. |
37 |
| Aug. 14 (167) | From the Ambassador in Chile Arrival of Mr. Williams in Santiago, and efforts made to assist him in appraisal of the exchange situation; memorandum of a conversation between Mr. Williams and the Minister of Hacienda (text printed), and memorandum of August 8 prepared by Mr. Williams (text printed) setting forth his views and conclusions. |
38 |
| Aug. 14 (168) | From the Ambassador in Chile Account of efforts to obtain a suitable reply from Chilean authorities to U.S. representations for rescission of the action taken by the Caja. |
49 |
| Oct. 17 (211) | From the Ambassador in Chile Foreign Office note, October 11 (text printed), setting forth terms of settlement offered by Chile for repayment of American dollar accounts in the Caja; request for an indication of Department’s attitude. |
51 |
| Nov. 5 (78) | To the Chargé in Chile (tel.) Instructions to inform Chilean Government that the United States will make no further representations if the proposed settlement is effected; also to obtain, if possible, payment of interest charges on the deposits for the past 3 years. |
53 |
| Nov. 21 (108) | From the Chargé in Chile (tel.) Advice that arrangements are being completed for repayment of American dollar accounts, and that Government plans also to remit past interest charges. |
54 |
| Nov. 23 (81) | To the Chargé in Chile (tel.) Gratification over Embassy’s success in obtaining more favorable terms for the American interests involved. |
54 |
| Dec. 4 (240) | From the Chargé in Chile Information that American depositors have been advised as to terms of the settlement and that Chilean officials have indicated their willingness to cooperate in expediting payments. |
55 |
Protest Against Chilean Sales Tax on Fixed Chargés as Applied to the American Government and Its Diplomatic Officers
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 June 21 (1487) | From the Ambassador in Chile Information of new Chilean tax law providing for a 2% sales tax on all commercial transactions, including those of foreign diplomats; request for instructions as to whether tax in general should be protested, or whether protest should be limited to payment of taxes on fixed charges, such as bills for rent, telephone, electricity, etc. |
56 |
| July 29 (38) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Instructions to limit protest to payment of tax on fixed charges. |
57 |
| Oct. 3 (1551) | From the Chargé in Chile Foreign Office memorandum dated September 29 (text printed) which was sent in reply to an Embassy memorandum protesting against U.S. payment of the new tax on fixed charges. |
58 |
| Dec. 18 (21) | From the Ambassador in Chile Receipt of inquiry from the Chile Telephone Company relative to payment of the sales tax on telephone services rendered the Embassy; request for instructions. |
60 |
| 1934 Jan. 10 (8) | To the Ambassador in Chile Instructions to call attention of Foreign Office to Department’s circular note of October 12, 1932 (text printed) relating to U.S. position on tax payments by foreign diplomatic officers. |
60 |
| July 3 (137) | From the Ambassador in Chile Advice that Chilean Government is unwilling to waive imposition of the tax and attributes its inability to do so to political reasons. |
62 |
| Sept. 26 (92) | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Request for authorization to settle accounts with electric light, telephone, and other companies which are overdue because of Embassy’s refusal to pay the 2% tax. |
64 |
| Oct. 15 (73) | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Authorization to settle the accounts referred to, and instructions to renew protest against the tax. |
64 |
| Nov. 8 (224) | From the Chargé in Chile Information that the Foreign Office, in answer to a U.S. note protesting against the tax, has definitely refused to take any affirmative action. |
64 |
COLOMBIA
Negotiations Respecting a New Trade Agreement Between the United States and Colombia To Replace the Agreement of December 15, 1933
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Aug. 28 (55) | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Information that the United States desires to bring the provisions of the 1933 trade agreement with Colombia into force under the recently enacted Trade Agreements Act; instructions to ascertain Colombian attitude as to signature of a new agreement and plans for obtaining legislative approval thereof. |
66 |
| Sept. 1 (69) | From the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Colombian willingness to sign a new agreement, and Government’s plans for legislative approval. |
67 |
| Sept. 22 (58) | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Instructions to submit details of the legislative and administrative steps at present necessary to put the trade agreement into effect in Colombia. |
68 |
| Sept. 24 (74) | From the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Information on legislative procedure in the ratification of treaties by Colombia. |
69 |
| Sept. 25 (78) | From the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Foreign Minister’s view that Congress will not adjourn before the end of the year. |
70 |
| Nov. 23 (92) | From the Minister in Colombia (tel.) Colombian anxiety over reports that the United States will propose important changes in the 1933 agreement; belief that some indication of U. S. intentions should be given to Colombian Government immediately. |
70 |
| Dec. 1 (66) | To the Minister in Colombia (tel.) Advice that substance of proposed changes in the agreement will be sent within the next few days. |
71 |
| Dec. 10 | Memorandum of a Conversation Between the Assistant
Secretary of State and the Colombian Chargé Submission to the Chargé of an aide-mémoire (infra) embodying U. S. proposed changes in the 1933 agreement. |
71 |
| Dec. 10 | To the Colombian Embassy Aide-mémoire explaining changes suggested by United States in proposed agreement; draft of agreement (text printed) as it would appear if suggested changes were made. |
72 |
| Dec. 10 (106) | To the Minister in Colombia Transmittal of copy of the aide-mémoire and draft agreement; request that an attempt be made to ascertain Colombian reaction to U. S. proposals. |
82 |
| Dec. 17 (109) | From the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Improbability that action will be taken on the commercial treaty before termination of the present session of Congress. |
82 |
| Dec. 26 (72) | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Inquiry as to whether Colombian reaction to U. S. proposals has been obtained. |
83 |
| Dec. 26 (112) | From the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Information that no serious study of proposals has been made, but that Foreign Office Secretary has expressed concern over the changes regarding municipal and state taxes, and over article 10. |
83 |
| Dec. 29 (74) | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Department’s views regarding the changes referred to by the Foreign Office Secretary, and instructions to discuss the matter further with him. |
83 |
| Dec. 31 (115) | From the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Inquiry as to whether the Colombian Government had ever received assurances as to U. S. waiver of the municipal sales tax on coffee. |
85 |
| 1935 Jan. 9 (2) | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) Information that no assurances concerning the coffee tax had been given. |
85 |
COSTA RICA
Preliminary Discussions Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Costa Rica
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Dec. 18 (36) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Costa Rican desire to negotiate a new commercial treaty with the United States as a substitute for the existing treaty ratified in 1852. |
86 |
| 1934 Jan. 4 (10) | To the Minister in Costa Rica Instructions to take matter up with the Foreign Minister in order to ascertain the character of the agreement which his Government has in mind; outline of Department’s views as to basis of proposed agreement. |
87 |
| Jan. 17 (93) | From the Minister in Costa Rica Discussions with Costa Rican officials during which Department’s views were set forth. |
88 |
| July 17 (28) | To the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Instructions to ascertain whether Government is agreeable to initiation of exploratory conversations not later than September 1. |
90 |
| July 18 (35) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Costa Rican agreement with Department as to date for beginning of conversations. |
90 |
| Sept. 4 (35) | To the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Inquiry as to whether Government is agreeable to public notice being given of U. S. intention to negotiate the new agreement. |
90 |
| Sept. 6 (48) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Advice that Costa Rica is agreeable to U. S. plan to give public notice. |
91 |
| Sept. 10 (37) | To the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Minister that public notice was given September 7. |
91 |
| Sept. 29 (50) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Advice concerning legislative steps necessary to put proposed agreement into effect in Costa Rica. |
91 |
| Dec. 21 (120) | To the Minister in Costa Rica Information that Department’s Country Committee on Trade Agreements, at present preparing a list of concessions to be sought from Honduras, will shortly resume and complete discussion of Costa Rica, to be followed by Nicaragua and El Salvador. (Footnote: The same to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.) |
92 |
CUBA
Recognition of the Provisional Government of Cuba
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 6 (5) | To the Personal Representative of the President
(tel.) From Assistant Secretary of State Welles: Conversation with Márquez Sterling, Provisional President Grau’s appointee to the office of Secretary of State, who stated that he had sent his resignation from that office to Dr. Grau. |
93 |
| Jan. 8 (6) | To the Personal Representative of the President
(tel.) Advice of pressure being brought to bear on the British Government for recognition of the Grau San Martin régime in Cuba. |
93 |
| Jan. 10 (9) | To the Personal Representative of the President
(tel.) From Welles: Information that Márquez Sterling has withdrawn his resignation, that he plans to return to Habana for the purpose of urging Grau to modify his present policy in order to secure recognition by the United States and other Republics. |
94 |
| Jan. 10 (5) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Report on situation in Cuba and efforts being made toward conciliation of the Grau régime and the opposition groups. |
95 |
| Jan. 11 (7) | From the Personal Representatvie of the
President (tel.) Conversation with Grau, who indicated the conditions under which he stated he would be willing to resign. |
97 |
| Jan. 13 (9) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Private interview between Sergeant Batista and Mendieta, leader of the Union Nacionalista Party, in which the possible formation of a new government under the presidency of Mendieta was discussed. |
97 |
| Jan. 14 (12) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Mendieta’s willingness to assume the presidency only if he knows in advance that the United States will recognize him; request for authority to accord the necessary recognition. |
98 |
| Jan. 14 (14) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Opinion that a government headed by Mendieta and supported by Batista would represent a majority of the Cuban people. |
99 |
| Jan. 14 (15) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Urgent request for indication as to U. S. recognition of Mendieta. |
99 |
| Jan. 14 (16) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Advice that it is hoped to include some representation of opposition groups in proposed Mendieta Cabinet. |
99 |
| Jan. 14 (17) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) For Welles: Receipt of information that all opposition groups will accept Mendieta as President. |
99 |
| Jan. 14 (12) | To the Personal Representative of the President
(tel.) Communication of President’s decision regarding the pledging of U. S. recognition to Cuban provisional governments. |
100 |
| Jan. 15 (20) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Indication that the President’s position is understood. |
100 |
| Jan. 15 (21) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Information that an attempt has been in the making to nominate Carlos Hevia, present Secretary of Agriculture, as Provisional President. |
100 |
| Jan. 15 (22) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Decision of officers’ junta to support Hevia for the presidency. |
101 |
| Jan. 15 (24) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Grau’s relinquishment of the presidency to Hevia. |
101 |
| Jan. 16 (26) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Information that Hevia has taken the oath of office and that in protest, Dr. Guiteras, Secretary of the Interior in the Grau Cabinet, has been making plans to call strikes of certain American-owned public companies. |
102 |
| Jan. 16 (30) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Advice of divided opinion in the Mendieta group with regard to support of Hevia. |
102 |
| Jan. 17 (31) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Exchange of messages with Hevia in connection with the threatened public utilities strike. |
102 |
| Jan. 17 (36) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Batista’s decision to declare Mendieta President in view of the strike situation and Hevia’s inability to secure the full support of the Mendieta group. |
103 |
| Jan. 17 (37) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Batista’s decision to delay his declaration in order to have time to consult Mendieta. |
103 |
| Jan. 17 (39) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Advice that Batista has sent word that his negotiations with the Navy are proceeding favorably. |
104 |
| Jan. 17 (40) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Information that Batista has thus far prevented a general public utilities strike. |
104 |
| Jan. 18 (42) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Advice that the Navy has agreed to withdraw its opposition to Mendieta and that Hevia is prepared to resign. |
104 |
| Jan. 18 (43) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Information that Hevia has left the Palace; that presidency is now in the hands of the Secretary of State, who will convoke a meeting of representatives of all the political groups to select a new President. |
105 |
| Jan. 18 (49) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Belief that Mendieta government will have widespread support and will be capable of maintaining law and order; also that most Latin American representatives in Cuba will recommend recognition. |
105 |
| Jan. 19 (370) | From the Chargé in Cuba Information that Mendieta has assumed the office of Provisional President of Cuba and has been greeted in Habana with enthusiasm. |
105 |
| Jan. 22 (60) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Advice that government is maintaining order and is carrying out normal governmental functions. |
106 |
| Jan. 22 (376) | From the Chargé in Cuba Departure of Grau San Martin from Cuba for a visit to Mexico. |
106 |
| Jan. 23 (15) | To the Personal Representative of the President
(tel.) Instructions to extend formal U. S. recognition to the Government of Cuba. |
107 |
| Jan. 23 (68) | From the Personal Representative of the
President (tel.) Advice that formal recognition has been extended. |
107 |
Reciprocal Trade Agreement Between the United States and Cuba, Signed August 24, 1934
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 26 (394) | From the Ambassador in Cuba Commercial Attaché’s memorandum of January 20 (text printed) outlining reasons why negotiations for a new commercial treaty between Cuba and the United States should continue to be held In Habana rather than in Washington. |
108 |
| Jan. 31 (92) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Inquiry of Cuban Secretary of State as to feasibility of an agreement increasing trade preferentials reciprocally before the signing of a trade agreement. |
110 |
| Feb. 6 (43) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Approval of recommendations contained in Commercial Attaché’s memorandum of January 20; instructions to resume negotiations and to press them as far as possible to a speedy conclusion. |
110 |
| Feb. 12 (507) | From the Ambassador in Cuba Plans of Cuban Government to appoint a commission to represent Cuba in the negotiations. |
110 |
| Feb. 17 (161) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Preliminary discussions with three Cabinet members; submission of three pertinent questions for Department’s decision. |
111 |
| Feb. 19 (166) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Further discussion with the three Cabinet members; information that negotiations between U. S. and Cuban technical advisers will begin immediately. |
111 |
| Feb. 21 (51) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Department’s decision on the three questions submitted in Ambassador’s telegram No. 161, February 17. |
112 |
| Mar. 9 (46) | From the Ambassador in Cuba Tentative draft (text printed) of proposed general provisions for the new commercial convention. |
112 |
| Mar. 28 | Press Release Issued by the Department of
State Statement by Assistant Secretary of State Sayre in refutation of reports in the press and elsewhere alleging that the United States is making commitments to various foreign countries regarding duty on products imported from those countries. |
117 |
| Apr. 3 (60) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Detailed information for guidance on certain basic questions which will probably come up for decision in the course of negotiations. |
117 |
| Apr. 3 (61) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Supplementary information respecting Department’s position on question of seeking increased rates of duty on importations from foreign countries, with comments on extraordinary condition presented by recent trend of Japanese competition. |
124 |
| Apr. 11 | From the American Technical Advisers to the
Ambassador in Cuba Comments on information communicated by the Department in its instructions Nos. 60 and 61, April 3. |
125 |
| Apr. 13 | From the American Technical Advisers to the
Ambassador in Cuba Detailed information on the subject of Japanese and Belgian competition in Cuba; suggestion that in certain cases, in order to meet or remove this competition, the United States should request increased general rates in the Cuban tariff. |
129 |
| Apr. 23 (97) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Explanation of Department’s views on the binding of maximum rates of duty on specified American products. |
134 |
| Apr. 24 (101) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Advice that henceforth, for the purpose of expediting revision of the treaty, it will not be necessary to refer to the Department all counterproposals made in the course of negotiations. |
135 |
| May 2 | From the American Technical Advisers to the
Ambassador in Cuba Discussion of possible form of the new treaty, and explanation of the merits of the “Decree-Law” form. |
136 |
| May 7 | From the American Technical Advisers to the
Ambassador in Cuba Inquiry as to whether Department would authorize acceptance of increased preferences on tariff items in those cases where the Cuban authorities are disinclined to reduce general rates of duty. |
137 |
| May 19 (153) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Department’s views on Cuban reluctance to grant reductions in general rates of duty. |
138 |
| June 12 (91) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Inquiry as to whether Cuban authorities have presented all their requests for concessions. |
139 |
| June 13 (319) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Expectation that only a few final requests for concessions are to be received from the Cuban delegates. |
140 |
| June 18 [214?] | To the Ambassador in Cuba Observations in connection with the memorandum of April 13 prepared by the American technical Advisers; suggestion of a possible compromise to meet the exigencies of the Cuban situation. |
140 |
| June 18 | From the American Technical Adviser to the
Ambassador in Cuba Memorandum prepared by the Cuban authorities (text printed) containing certain requests relating to general provisions for the proposed agreement. |
141 |
| (Note: Citation to text of notice of intention to negotiate agreement.) | 142 | |
| July 26 (286) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Detailed information as to the concessions which the United States is prepared to offer to the Cuban Government. |
143 |
| July 28 (289) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Draft of general provisions of proposed trade agreement (text printed). |
146 |
| July 28 (292) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Suggestions for preparation of schedules; approval of “Decree-Law” form for the new treaty as recommended in the memorandum of May 2 by the American Technical Advisers. |
153 |
| July 30 (297) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Instructions to recede from the previously quoted U. S. rate on white, red, and pink beans in view of the receipt of information as to Chilean participation in the Cuban import trade of those beans. |
154 |
| Aug. 1 | To the Cuban Embassy Official notification of concessions which the United States is prepared to make to Cuba. |
155 |
| Aug. 1 (302) | To the Ambassador in Cuba Instructions to request Cuban concurrence, by means of an exchange of notes, in restriction of the exportation of avocados to the United States during certain months of each year; draft of proposed notes (texts printed). |
156 |
| Aug. 1 (121) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Suggested procedure for expediting final preparation of agreement. |
157 |
| Aug. 2 (370) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Report on first impressions of the Cuban delegation upon receipt of U. S. concessions. |
158 |
| Aug. 4 (1032) | From the Ambassador in Cuba Information that Cuban delegates will not be prepared to offer their observations on the general provisions suggested by the United States until August 10 or 11. |
158 |
| Aug. 7 (123) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Amendments which Department desires to have incorporated into the draft general provisions transmitted with instruction No. 289, July 28. |
158 |
| Aug. 7 (124) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Text of a further amendment to the draft general provisions. |
160 |
| Aug. 7 | From the American Technical Adviser to the
Ambassador in Cuba Acceptance by Cuban authorities of certain articles of the general provisions, their observations on others to follow shortly. |
161 |
| Aug. 10 (379) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Cuban delegation’s counteroffer to the U. S. stipulation on sugar and tobacco concessions. |
161 |
| Aug. 10 (380) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Cuban request for exception of edible fats and oils and cigarettes from the prohibition against quotas. |
162 |
| Aug. 11 (135) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Department’s views on Cuban request. |
162 |
| Aug. 11 (137) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Department’s attitude toward Cuban counterproposal communicated in telegram No. 379, August 10. |
163 |
| Aug. 15 (393) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Desire for Department’s views on seeking Cuban agreement to an immediate reduction of the consular invoice fee. |
164 |
| Aug. 15 | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Department’s opinion that immediate reduction of consular fee is advisable and should be sought. |
164 |
| Aug. 15 (394) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Cuban request that proposed reduction of consular fee be delayed until July 1, 1935. |
164 |
| Aug. 15 (396) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Cuban request for elimination of a certain phrase contained in new article 5 of the general provisions. |
164 |
| Aug. 15 (143) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Authorization to accede to Cuban request set forth in telegram No. 394, August 15. |
165 |
| Aug. 16 (149) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Authorization to agree to deletion requested in new article 5, and instructions to present an aide-mémoire setting forth U. S. understanding of the amended article. |
165 |
| Aug. 18 | From the American Technical Adviser to the
Ambassador in Cuba Submission of proposal relating to preparation, scope, and effective date of Cuban decree law to be promulgated after signature of agreement. |
165 |
| Aug. 20 (424) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) For Welles: Notification of departure for Washington of American technical adviser and certain Cuban officials to participate in final consultations with Department. |
167 |
| Aug. 21 (426) | From the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Urgent request for Department’s views on proposal outlined in American technical adviser’s memorandum of August 18. |
167 |
| Aug. 21 (169) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Department’s approval of proposal. |
168 |
| Aug. 23 (443) | From the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) Advice that President of Cuba proposes to sign decree law on August 24. |
168 |
| Aug. 24 | Reciprocal Trade Agreement Between the United States
of America and Cuba Text of agreement signed at Washington. |
169 |
| Aug. 24 | To the Cuban Secretary of State Statement of U. S. understanding with respect to Cuban exportation of avocados and pineapple slips to the United States. |
176 |
| Aug. 24 | From the Cuban Secretary of
State Confirmation of U. S. understanding. |
176 |
| Aug. 24 | Press Release Issued by the Department of
State Statement by the Secretary of State officially announcing conclusion of trade agreement with Cuba. |
177 |
| Aug. 24 | Press Release Issued by the Department of
State Statement by the Cuban Secretary of State expressing his Government’s pleasure over signature of the new agreement. |
178 |
| Aug. 24 | From the President of Cuba to President
Roosevelt (tel.) Expression of gratitude over negotiation of agreement. |
178 |
| Aug. 24 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Western
European Affairs Record of conversation held on August 23 with the Swiss Chargé during which reference was made to the special position of the United States in regard to her treaty relations with Cuba. |
179 |
| Aug. 25 (447) | From the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) Enthusiastic public reception of the trade agreement in Cuba. |
179 |
| Aug. 25 (181) | To the Chargé in Cuba (tel.) Instructions relative to attainment of substantial harmony between texts of the decree law and the trade agreement. |
180 |
| Aug. 25 | From the President of Cuba (tel.) Expression of gratitude for good intentions manifested in conclusion of agreement. |
180 |
| Aug. 27 | To the President of Cuba (tel.) Appreciation for message of August 25. |
181 |
| Aug. 29 | From President Roosevelt to the President of
Cuba (tel.) Reciprocation of sentiments expressed in message of August 24. |
181 |
| Aug. 29 (184) | To the Ambassador in Cuba (tel.) Advice that Inter-Departmental Committee for Foreign Trade desires frequent reports evidencing concrete results of agreement. |
181 |
Appeal of President Mendieta to President Roosevelt for Assistance in Solving the Cuban Sugar Problem
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Feb. 5 | From the President of Cuba to President
Roosevelt (tel.) Request for assistance in solution of the difficulties facing the Cuban sugar industry. |
182 |
| Feb. 8 | From President Roosevelt to the President of
Cuba (tel.) Intention to recommend immediate remedial action by the United States which will contribute to Cuban economic rehabilitation. |
182 |
| Feb. 12 | From the Cuban Ambassador Gratitude of the Cuban Government for the part of President Roosevelt’s message to Congress relating to Cuba. |
182 |
Treaty of Relations Between the United States and Cuba, Signed May 29, 1934
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 May 29 | Treaty of Relations Between the United States of
America and the Republic of Cuba Text of treaty signed at Washington. |
183 |
| (Note: Information relative to negotiation of treaty.) | 185 |
Restrictions on the Exportation of Arms and Munitions of War to Cuba
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 June 29 | To President Roosevelt Request for President’s signature of a proclamation designed to make possible U. S. supervision and control of the exportation of arms and munitions to Cuba to enable that country to maintain peace and tranquility. |
185 |
| July 7 | To the Cuban Ambassador Transmittal of the President’s Proclamation restricting the exportation of arms and munitions of war to Cuba. |
187 |
| July 12 (131) | From the Cuban Ambassador Acknowledgment of letter of July 7, and expression of appreciation for the action taken. |
187 |
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Agreement Between the Representatives of the Foreign Bondholders Protective Council, Inc., and the Dominican Republic Regarding the External Debts of the Dominican Republic
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 3 (1375) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Review of efforts made to urge upon Dominican officials the desirability of making a further remittance from the surplus accumulated in the Emergency Fund for amortization of the external debt; request for authorization to deliver a further note to the Dominican Government. |
189 |
| Jan. 13 (2) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Minister of the U. S. expectation that Dominican Government will communicate promptly with the Foreign Bondholders Protective Council on the matter in question. |
192 |
| Jan. 16 (2) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Report on attitude of the Foreign Minister and his indication that representatives would probably be sent to United States to negotiate with the Bondholders Council. |
193 |
| Jan. 23 (3) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Advice that President Trujillo is unwilling to have any remittance made pending results of the forthcoming negotiations between Dominican representatives and the Foreign Bondholders Protective Council. |
194 |
| Jan. 25 (5) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Information as to report that President Trujillo has been given certain assurances from Washington regarding the Emergency Fund surplus, which are at variance with Department’s official instructions. |
195 |
| Jan. 27 (3) | To the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) Advice that no commitments have been made at variance with official instructions; desire that no further statement be made to Dominican authorities regarding the matter unless otherwise instructed. |
195 |
| Feb. 5 (7) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Information that Government’s internal revenue adviser plans to fly to Washington to endeavor to expedite negotiations with the Bondholders Council. |
196 |
| Apr. 21 (10) | From the Minister in the Dominican Republic
(tel.) Receipt of unofficial information as to Dominican efforts to enlist the cooperation of American sugar interests in expediting debt negotiations. |
196 |
| Apr. 26 (1565) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Conversation with the Foreign Minister in regard to status of negotiations. |
197 |
| June 18 | Memorandum by the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Record of conversation with the Finance Minister relative to progress of negotiations. |
197 |
| Aug. 7 | From the Dominican Minister Information on agreement reached between Dominican representatives and the Foreign Bondholders Protective Council. |
199 |
| Aug. 16 | To the Dominican Minister Expression of gratitude over favorable conclusion of negotiations. |
201 |
Settlement by Dominican Government of Claim for Murder of Eduardo colom y Piris, an American Citizen, Without Regard to Legal Liability
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Mar. 27 (241) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Outline of events in connection with murder in Dominican Republic of Eduardo Colom y Piris, an American citizen; instructions to present to the Foreign Office a formal claim in the amount of $5,000 for Colom’s death. |
202 |
| Apr. 5 (1531) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Foreign Minister’s attitude toward U. S. presentation of a formal diplomatic claim. |
204 |
| Apr. 18 (249) | To the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Instructions to keep case before Foreign Office attention and to press for a settlement; emphasis on purpose of demanding indemnity in this type of case. |
205 |
| May 23 (1622) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Foreign Minister’s advice that Colom case has been turned over to the Legal Adviser of the Executive Power for an opinion. |
206 |
| Aug. 8 (1807) | From the Minister in the Dominican
Republic Foreign Minister’s reference to difficulties being encountered in formulating Government’s position, and his intimation that the difficulties are related to President Trujillo’s attitude. |
206 |
| Sept. 8 (272) | To the Chargé in the Dominican
Republic Inquiry as to the possibility of ascertaining the basis of President Trujillo’s alleged attitude. |
207 |
| Sept. 26 (1916) | From the Chargé in the Dominican
Republic Dominican willingness to pay the claim if this could be done without an admission of legal liability; expression of opinion as to the probable basis for Trujillo’s attitude. |
208 |
| Oct. 24 (278) | To the Chargé in the Dominican
Republic Instructions to inform Foreign Minister of Department’s willingness to consider the matter concluded by payment of $5,000 as a solatium without regard to the question of legal liability. |
209 |
| Nov. 17 (2008) | From the Chargé in the Dominican
Republic Foreign Office note (text printed) enclosing a check for $5,000 payable to the order of the U. S. Secretary of State. |
210 |
ECUADOR
Disinclination of the Department of State To Authorize Representations on Behalf of Missionaries Denied Permission To Take Up Residence in Ecuador
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Nov. 12 (1621) | From the Minister in Ecuador Advice that Legation has been requested to make representations to the Ecuadoran Government with a view to obtaining permission for three American missionaries to reside in Ecuador; belief that such representations would be inadvisable in view of certain Ecuadoran legislative provisions. |
212 |
| Dec. 8 (309) | To the Minister in Ecuador Concurrence in view expressed in Minister’s despatch of November 12. |
215 |
EL SALVADOR
Recognition of the Martinez Government of El Salvador by Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and by the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 3 (2) | From the Acting Secretary of State to the Secretary
of State (tel.) Submission of a plan providing for eventual recognition of the Salvadoran government by Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the United States. (Footnote: Information that the Secretary of State was in Santiago, Chile, en route from the Conference of American States at Montevideo.) |
216 |
| Jan. 5 | From the Secretary of State to the Acting Secretary
of State (tel.) Expression of interest in recognition plan, and indication that plan might be submitted to President Roosevelt for his approval. |
217 |
| Jan. 8 | To President Roosevelt Submission of recognition plan and suggested procedure for putting it into effect. (Footnote: President’s approval.) |
218 |
| Jan. 8 (2) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Report on remarks made by President Sacasa relative to his Government’s attitude toward the Central American treaty of 1923 and the recognition of El Salvador. |
220 |
| Jan. 9 (2) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to submit to President Sacasa suggested plan for recognition of El Salvador by his Government and by Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States. |
221 |
| Jan. 10 (4) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) President Sacasa’s approval of plan; communication of certain suggestions made by him relative to its advancement. |
222 |
| Jan. 11 (6) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Substantial text of agreement which President plans to submit, through a confidential representative, first to the President of El Salvador and then to the Presidents of Guatemala and Honduras. |
224 |
| Jan. 12 (4) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to suggest informally to President Sacasa the advisability of sending his representative to the Presidents of Guatemala and Honduras before the Salvadoran President is approached. |
225 |
| Jan. 12 (1) | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Information concerning the initiative taken by the Nicaraguan President in connection with the Salvadoran recognition plan. (Footnote: The same telegram to the Ministers in Costa Rica and Honduras.) |
225 |
| Jan. 13 (8) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Draft protocol (text printed) to be submitted by the Nicaraguan representative to the Honduran and Guatemalan Presidents. |
226 |
| Jan. 13 (9) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Outline of procedure contemplated by President Sacasa relative to the dispatch of his personal representative; his desire for informal good offices of U. S. representatives in countries to be visited. |
227 |
| Jan. 14 (11) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) President Sacasa’s advice that Guatemalan President desires some direct word from the Department as to U. S. attitude toward plan. |
228 |
| Jan. 15 (3) | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to inform President Ubico that Department approves of plan and hopes that he will agree to it. |
229 |
| Jan. 15 (5) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that Legations in Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica were authorized on January 12 to express Department’s approval of plan. |
229 |
| Jan. 15 (6) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that Legation in Guatemala has been instructed to communicate with President Ubico in the sense suggested in telegram No. 11, January 14. |
230 |
| Jan. 15 (1) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Advice that President Ubico is notifying President Sacasa that he agrees to the plan and will be glad to fix a date for the recognition announcement. |
230 |
| Jan. 16 (3) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Approval by the President and Foreign Minister of Sacasa’s activities, and their promise of full cooperation. |
230 |
| Jan. 16 (2) | From the Chargé in El Salvador (tel.) Request for information concerning Nicaraguan President’s plan. |
231 |
| Jan. 16 (12) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Efforts toward correcting the Guatemalan impression that the United States had initiated the recognition plan. |
231 |
| Jan. 16 (13) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that Nicaraguan representative has been instructed to submit the draft protocol to President Ubico. |
232 |
| Jan. 16 (14) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that the Honduran Chargé has left for Tegucigalpa to present Sacasa’s plan to his Government. |
233 |
| Jan. 16 (98) | From the Secretary of State to the Acting Secretary
of State (tel.) Communication of opinion expressed by the American Minister in Colombia that the existing nonrecognition policy toward El Salvador should be preserved. |
233 |
| Jan. 17 (1) | To the Chargé in El Salvador (tel.) Transmittal of information concerning the recognition plan, U. S. approval, and procedure which Sacasa will follow in presenting it to the interested governments. |
234 |
| Jan. 17 | Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of
State Conversation with the Guatemalan Minister, whose understanding of U. S. attitude toward the Nicaraguan proposal was confirmed. |
234 |
| Jan. 17 (2) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Information that President Ubico and the Nicaraguan representative have agreed on January 25 as the date for recognition. |
235 |
| Jan. 17 (15) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice of Guatemalan President’s desire for modification of plan set out in the Nicaraguan protocol; also, of Nicaraguan President’s request for support of the original protocol by American representatives in Honduras and Guatemala. |
236 |
| Jan. 18 (3) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Conversation with Acting Foreign Minister relative to President Ubico’s objections to certain features of the Sacasa plan. (Repeated to Nicaragua.) |
237 |
| Jan. 18 (4) | To the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to express to President Ubico Department’s hope that he will support the Sacasa protocol in its original form. |
238 |
| Jan. 18 (8) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice of instructions sent to the Chargé in Guatemala in telegram No. 4, January 18; request that text of protocol be telegraphed to the Legation in Honduras. |
239 |
| Jan. 18 (16) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that President Sacasa has sent a copy of his protocol to the Honduran President urging that it be accepted without change. |
239 |
| Jan. 18 (2) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Conversation with President Carfas, who gave the impression of favoring the Sacasa protocol. |
240 |
| Jan. 18 (17) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that information contained in telegram No. 3, January 18, from the Chargé in Guatemala has not been communicated to the Nicaraguan Government. |
240 |
| Jan. 18 (18) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Nicaraguan receipt of telegram from President of Honduras stating that he is awaiting the Nicaraguan representative’s arrival in order to fix the form of recognition and to learn more of the Sacasa plan. |
241 |
| Jan. 18 (19) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that protocol has been telegraphed to Legation in Honduras in accordance with instructions. |
241 |
| Jan. 19 (6) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Conversation with President Ubico, who spoke in detail of the features of Sacasa’s plan to which he objected. |
241 |
| Jan. 19 (9) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Department’s views relative to a meeting place for the Conference of Central American States proposed in the Sacasa plan. |
243 |
| Jan. 19 (20) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Sacasa’s receipt of telegrams from President Ubico and the Nicaraguan representative indicating Guatemalan reluctance to adopt the protocol. |
243 |
| Jan. 20 (10) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to communicate to President Sacasa a suggested procedure for breaking the apparent impasse created by President Ubico’s attitude. |
244 |
| Jan. 20 (21) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Outline of concessions which Sacasa is willing to make to meet Ubico’s views. |
245 |
| Jan. 21 (23) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice as to Sacasa’s acceptance of Ubico’s views in principle. |
246 |
| Jan. 21 (24) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Efforts to expedite agreement prior to the proposed recognition date of January 25. |
246 |
| Jan. 22 (8) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Outline of procedure agreed to by President Ubico. (Repeated to Honduras and Nicaragua.) |
247 |
| Jan. 22 (4) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Inquiry as to desirability of accepting Government’s invitation to an official dinner in honor of a special mission from El Salvador. |
247 |
| Jan. 22 (3) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Information that President Cartas has sent a message to President Ubico of Guatemala with a view to reconciling differences in methods. |
248 |
| Jan. 22 (2) | To the Chargé in El Salvador (tel.) Advice of possible alteration in form of agreement looking to Salvadoran recognition. (Footnote: Similar telegram to the Minister in Costa Rica.) |
248 |
| Jan. 22 (3) | To the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Instructions to decline invitation referred to in telegram No. 4, January 22, inasmuch as the United States has not recognized the Salvadoran government. |
249 |
| Jan. 23 (25) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that Presidents Ubico and Carías are in agreement as to procedure but that date of recognition appears to be unsettled. |
249 |
| Jan. 23 (9) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) President Ubico’s agreement to recognition on January 25. |
250 |
| Jan. 24 (4) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) President Cartas’ agreement to recognition date of January 25. |
250 |
| Jan. 24 (26) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Foreign Minister’s advice that definite arrangements have been made with Honduras and Guatemala for simultaneous recognition. |
250 |
| Jan. 24 (10) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Foreign Office advice that everything is arranged for recognition. |
251 |
| Jan. 24 (6) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Information that President Carías plans to send a telegram to Martinez and to issue a formal decree announcing recognition. |
251 |
| Jan. 24 (27) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Substance of decree which President Sacasa plans to issue in announcement of recognition. |
251 |
| Jan. 25 (12) | From the Chargé in Guatemala (tel.) Advice of Guatemalan recognition by means of a telegram to Salvador and a Foreign Office press statement. |
252 |
| Jan. 25 (28) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information relative to President Sacasa’s telegram and decree marking recognition of Martinez Government. |
253 |
| Jan. 25 (7) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Substance of decree alluded to in telegram No. 6, January 24. |
253 |
| Jan. 25 (29) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Nicaraguan decree (text printed) referred to in telegram No. 28, January 25. |
254 |
| Jan. 25 (4) | From the Chargé in El Salvador (tel.) Notification from the Foreign Office of extension of recognition by Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. |
254 |
| Jan. 25 | To President Roosevelt Advice of Guatemalan, Honduran, and Nicaraguan recognition of the Martinez régime, and request for authorization to extend official U. S. recognition. (Footnote: Approval by President Roosevelt.) |
255 |
| Jan. 26 (5) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Foreign Minister’s expression of pleasure over news of recognition of the Salvadoran Government by Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. |
256 |
| Jan. 26 (4) | To the Chargé in El Salvador (tel.) Instructions to extend formal recognition to the Salvadoran Government. (Footnote: Extension of recognition in a note to the Foreign Minister, January 26.) |
256 |
| Jan. 26 (30) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information relative to proposed convocation of a Conference of Central American States for the purpose of revising the 1923 treaty of peace and amity. |
256 |
Preliminary Discussions Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and El Salvador
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 July 20 (21) | To the Minister in El
Salvador Consideration of the possibility of concluding a trade agreement with El Salvador, and instructions to ascertain Salvadoran views in the matter. |
257 |
| Aug. 30 (32) | To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Instructions to inquire as to whether Salvadoran Government is prepared to initiate exploratory conversations at an early date. |
258 |
| Aug. 31 (48) | From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Information from Foreign Office that question of proposed trade agreement has been referred to the Finance Minister for his consideration and opinion. |
258 |
| Sept. 10 (33) | To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Minister that public notice of U. S. intention to negotiate a trade agreement with El Salvador was given on September 7. |
259 |
| Sept. 14 (49) | From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Minister of Hacienda’s request for a statement of concessions likely to be asked by the United States. |
259 |
| Sept. 20 (32) | To the Minister in El Salvador Advice that the matter of concessions is being studied and that a list will probably be ready for presentation within a few weeks. |
259 |
| Sept. 29 (52) | From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Information that legislative action will be required for Salvadoran ratification of proposed agreement. |
260 |
| Oct. 26 (42) | To the Minister in El Salvador Instructions to make informal representations to the Foreign Minister relative to the recent increase of tariff on cotton imported into El Salvador. |
260 |
| Nov. 2 (93) | From the Minister in El Salvador Belief that representations would be inadvisable at this time inasmuch as El Salvador has not yet expressed a desire to negotiate a trade agreement with the United States. |
261 |
| Nov. 23 (49) | To the Minister in El Salvador Advice that the Salvadoran Minister, in conversation with Assistant Secretary Welles, had stated his Government’s desire to negotiate a trade agreement before U.S. public notice was given, and that, therefore, Department wishes to have the representations made in the tariff matter. |
262 |
Informal Assistance by the Department of State to Representatives of the Holders of Salvadoran Bonds Under the Loan Contract of June 24, 1922
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 26 | From the Manufacturers Trust
Company Information relative to defaults made by El Salvador in fulfilment of obligations under the loan contract of June 24, 1922, and request that Department review the defaults and take such steps as may be necessary to secure observance of the contract. |
263 |
| Mar. 16 | From the Bondholders Protective Committee for the
Republic of El Salvador Review of Salvadoran bond situation, with special reference to note from American Minister to Salvadoran Government, July 21, 1922 (text printed); desire for assurance of Department’s support in protecting the interests of the bondholders. |
264 |
| Mar. 21 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Conversation between Assistant Secretary Welles and Mr. Gilson, Chairman of the Bondholders Protective Committee, regarding the Committee’s concern over Salvadoran failure to make any remittances so far this year under the existing temporary agreement for servicing of bonds. |
266 |
| Apr. 3 | From the Vice President of the Manufacturers Trust
Company Transmittal of a memorandum of facts in connection with Salvadoran Customs Lien Sinking Fund Bonds of 1922. |
268 |
| Apr. 11 (165) | To the Chargé in El Salvador Transmittal of the correspondence of April 3 from Mr. Gilson and the memorandum of conversation between Mr. Gilson and Assistant Secretary Welles on March 21; instructions to make a study of the loan situation and report thereon. |
268 |
| May 18 | Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of
State Conversation with Mr. Gilson, who expressed the view that no change should be made in the existing arrangement between the Salvadoran Government and the bondholders until after the next presidential elections have been held in El Salvador. |
269 |
| May 25 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Telephone conversation with Mr. Gilson regarding a cable which he had received from the Salvadoran Finance Minister requesting that consideration be given to some modification of the bond interest. |
269 |
| Sept. 8 (67) | From the Minister in El Salvador Report requested in Department’s instruction No. 165, April 11. |
270 |
| Oct. 16 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Conversation between Assistant Secretary Welles and Mr. Lisman, of the Bondholders Protective Committee, regarding Committee’s proposal to the Salvadoran Government for extension of the existing temporary agreement to cover the calendar year 1935. |
272 |
| Oct. 19 (39) | To the Minister in El Salvador Transmittal of copy of the memorandum of October 16, and instructions to inquire as to the Salvadoran views on the Committee’s proposal. |
274 |
| Oct. 25 (91) | From the Minister in El Salvador Foreign Minister’s view that an extension of the present temporary agreement would be feasible; his intention to discuss matter with the President and the Finance Minister. |
274 |
| Nov. 20 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Conversation between Assistant Secretary Welles and Messrs. Lisman and Lavis of the Bondholders Committee, wherein Mr. Lavis said that he had been chosen to go to El Salvador to discuss the Committee’s proposal with the Salvadoran Government. |
275 |
| Nov. 22 (47) | To the Minister in El Salvador Instructions as to course which Department desires followed in connection with Mr. Lavis’ visit. |
276 |
| Nov. 30 (107) | From the Minister in El
Salvador Conversation with the Foreign Minister, who stated that, in view of the forthcoming visit of Mr. Lavis, the Council of Ministers had decided that they would like to conclude an entirely new and permanent agreement. |
277 |
| Dec. 22 (126) | From the Minister in El Salvador Advice that negotiations between Mr. Lavis and Salvadoran authorities have resulted in the conclusion of a new temporary agreement between the Government and the Bondholders Committee. |
277 |
GUATEMALA
Preliminary Discussions Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Guatemala
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 4 (9) | To the Chargé in Guatemala Instructions to communicate to the Foreign Minister U. S. suggestions as to basis for exploratory conversations looking toward possible conclusion of a trade agreement. |
280 |
| Jan. 16 (52) | From the Chargé in Guatemala Acting Foreign Minister’s desire to delay expression of any definite opinion until he has received a list of probable concessions to be requested by the United States. |
281 |
| July 16 (247) | From the Minister in Guatemala Conversation with Foreign Minister, who stated that trade complications with France and Germany have increased his Government’s desire to negotiate a trade arrangement with the United States. |
282 |
| July 17 (24) | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Information that a list of probable concessions to be asked of Guatemala will be forwarded shortly; instructions to ascertain Guatemalan view on initiating conversations not later than September 1. |
283 |
| July 18 (47) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Opinion that Government would now be agreeable to the commencement of conversations. |
283 |
| July 24 (258) | From the Minister in Guatemala Conversation with Foreign Minister, who expressed opinion that September 1 would probably be a satisfactory date for beginning conversations. |
284 |
| Aug. 3 (51) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Foreign Minister’s advice that his Government expects to give consideration to any proposals the United States may care to make when conversations are opened. |
285 |
| Aug. 7 (52) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Advice that President Ubico is now prepared to begin conversations. |
286 |
| Aug. 30 (28) | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to inform Government of Department’s plan to give public notice of U. S. intention to negotiate a trade agreement. |
286 |
| Aug. 31 (55) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Advice that Guatemalan Government is prepared to begin negotiations. |
286 |
| Sept. 5 (332) | From the Minister in Guatemala Foreign Minister’s proposal that the United States impose a duty on chicle and then exempt Guatemala from payment of the duty, in order to correct contraband traffic in chicle originating in Guatemala. |
286 |
| Sept. 10 (30) | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Minister that public notice of U. S. intention to negotiate a trade agreement with Guatemala was given September 7. |
287 |
| Sept. 25 (31) | To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Instructions to make informal representations to Foreign Minister in connection with recent increase in import tariff on automobiles. |
287 |
| Sept. 28 (360) | From the Minister in Guatemala Indications that tariff changes will not affect American imports to an appreciable degree, and belief that representations need not be made. |
288 |
| Sept. 29 (62) | From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Information of legislative steps necessary for proposed trade agreement to take effect in Guatemala. |
288 |
| Oct. 2 (90) | To the Minister in Guatemala View that Foreign Minister’s proposal communicated in despatch No. 332, September 5, would be in violation of the U. S. policy of unconditional and unrestricted most-favored-nation treatment. |
289 |
| Oct. 10 (381) | From the Minister in Guatemala Foreign Minister’s inquiry regarding inclusion in proposed agreement of a provision for U. S. assistance in suppression of the entry into the United States of contraband chicle. |
289 |
| Oct. 24 (101) | To the Minister in Guatemala Advice that Department is considering the possibility of meeting Guatemalan wishes by means of certificates of origin on chicle imported into the United States. |
290 |
| Dec. 7 (453) | From the Minister in Guatemala Foreign Minister’s proposed plan for the restriction of imports from countries with which Guatemala has an unfavorable balance of trade. (Footnote: Information on Guatemalan Executive decree issued January 26, 1935.) |
291 |
| Dec. 22 (473) | From the Minister in Guatemala Information that Minister of Finance has termed the procedure of requiring certificates of origin on chicle a useless measure for attempting to shut off contraband trade. |
291 |
| 1935 Jan. 11 (132) | To the Minister in Guatemala Intention to give no further attention to the subject of contraband chicle unless the Guatemalan Government pursues it further. |
292 |
HAITI
Withdrawal of American Marines From Haiti and Transfer to the Haitian Government by the United States of Certain Property in Haiti
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Nov. 28 (196) | From the Minister in Haiti Submission of suggestions for disposal of U. S. property in Haiti and sale of U. S. rifles and other equipment to the Garde d’Haiti following withdrawal of American Marines in October 1934. |
293 |
| 1934 June 5 (44) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that President Roosevelt has sent a special message to Congress requesting legislative authorization to give the Haitian Government a portion of Marine Corps matériel. |
295 |
| June 21 (49) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Department’s plan to submit to President Roosevelt a proposal for withdrawal of American Marines by August 15. |
295 |
| June 21 (51) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Law approved June 19 (text printed) authorizing the President to transfer certain U. S. property in Haiti to the Haitian Government. |
296 |
| July 2 (71) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Inquiry as to whether any decision has been reached on proposal referred to in telegram No. 49, June 21. |
296 |
| July 2 (59) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) President Roosevelt’s acceptance of proposal that marines be withdrawn by August 15. |
297 |
| July 5 (72) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice of President Roosevelt’s visit with the Haitian President and communiqué to be issued by the Haitian Government covering subjects discussed, i. e., Haitianization of the Garde d’Haiti, withdrawal of American Marines, and proposed negotiation of a commercial treaty. |
297 |
| July 9 (352) | From the Third Secretary of Legation in
Haiti Draft Foreign Office note forwarding a draft agreement (texts printed) for modification of certain provisions of the Accord of August 7, 1933; also communiqué issued by the Haitian Government July 5 (text printed). |
298 |
| July 12 (186) | To the Minister in Haiti Communication of Navy Department’s list of properties and supplies to be transferred to Haiti, and request for opinion as to its adequacy; instructions to ascertain Haitian views on effecting transfer by an exchange of notes. |
301 |
| July 17 (78) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Outline of final list of items to be transferred, and advice that Haitian Foreign Minister has agreed to an exchange of notes. |
302 |
| July 17 (189) | To the Minister in Haiti Instructions to submit to the Haitian Government a redraft of the Haitian note and agreement, and if accepted, to proceed to exchange of notes and signature of agreement. (Footnote: Haitian acceptance of redrafts.) |
303 |
| July 21 | From the Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign
Relations to the American Minister in Haiti Haitian understanding of agreement reached between Presidents Roosevelt and Vincent for withdrawal of American Marine forces from Haiti. |
304 |
| July 23 (121) | From the American Minister in Haiti to the Haitian
Secretary of State for Foreign Relations Confirmation of Haitian understanding. |
304 |
| July 24 | Agreement Between the United States and Haiti for
the Withdrawal of Military Forces From Haiti Text signed at Port-au-Prince. |
305 |
| Aug. 8 (376) | From the Minister in Haiti Advice that the transfer to Haiti of certain U. S. properties and supplies has been effected by an exchange of notes. |
306 |
| Aug. 14 (206) | To the Minister in Haiti Instructions to deliver a letter addressed by President Roosevelt to President Vincent (text printed) relating to an official celebration to be held by the Haitian Government August 21. |
306 |
| (Note: Citation to additional documents pertaining to the withdrawal of U. S. forces.) | 308 | |
| Aug. 18 | To the Haitian Secretary of State for Foreign
Relations (tel.) Advice that President Roosevelt has named the Minister to Haiti, Norman Armour, as his special representative at the ceremonies to be held August 21. |
308 |
| Aug. 21 (91) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information that the ceremonies passed off very satisfactorily. |
308 |
Negotiations Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Haiti
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 13 | From the Haitian Minister Haitian desire for negotiation of a new commercial treaty with the United States. |
308 |
| Jan. 15 | Memorandum by the Acting Secretary of State of a
Conversation With the Haitian Minister, January 15,
1934 Minister’s discussion of reciprocal trade relations between the United States and Haiti and his hope for some sort of equalization of imports and exports of the two countries. |
309 |
| Feb. 20 | To the Haitian Legation Advice that U. S. Minister at Port-au-Prince is being instructed to explore the possibilities of concluding a new trade agreement. |
310 |
| Feb. 20 (142) | To the Minister in Haiti Instructions to explore the U. S.-Haitian trade situation in consultation with Haitian authorities; survey of trade situation and alternatives for possible agreement. |
310 |
| Apr. 3 | Memorandum by the Secretary of
State Conversation with the Haitian Minister and the Haitian Minister of Finance concerning trade relations and the contemplated new commercial arrangement. |
312 |
| July 17 (64) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Request for opinion as to whether exploratory conversations should be conducted in Port-au-Prince or in Washington. |
314 |
| July 21 (79) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Opinion that Washington would be the more suitable location for exploratory conversations. |
315 |
| July 26 (68) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that it is not possible as yet to estimate exactly when the Inter-Departmental Committee for Haiti will be ready to begin conversations. |
315 |
| July 27 (81) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Opinion as to the importance of having the Fiscal Representative of Haiti proceed to Washington in order to assist the Haitian Minister. |
315 |
| July 28 (70) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that Department has no objection to Fiscal Representative’s presence in Washington. |
316 |
| Aug. 4 (84) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Fiscal Representative’s departure from Haiti on August 2. |
316 |
| Aug. 15 | To the Haitian Legation Notification that Inter-Departmental Committee would welcome receipt of such proposals as the Haitian Government desires to make. |
316 |
| Aug. 27 | From the Haitian Legation Acknowledgment of note of August 15, and request for U. S. consent to the broadest possible special treatment of certain specified Haitian products. |
317 |
| Aug. 29 (76) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to inform the Haitian Government that the United States plans to give public notice shortly of its intention to negotiate a trade agreement. |
319 |
| Nov. 10 | To the Haitian Legation Submission of a list of commodities on which the United States seeks tariff concessions. |
319 |
| Nov. 17 (238) | To the Minister in Haiti Information concerning possible concessions which the United States may be willing to make to Haiti. |
320 |
| Nov. 24 (94) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to impress upon Haitian officials the importance of not disclosing any of the suggested U. S. concessions to Haiti which would be contingent upon the success of trade agreement negotiations with other countries. |
322 |
| Dec. 18 | From the Haitian Legation Expression of hope for facilitation of the entry and distribution of Haitian products in the U. S. market. |
322 |
| Dec. 20 | To the Haitian Legation Submission of a draft trade agreement (text printed). |
323 |
| Dec. 21 (247) | To the Minister in Haiti Transmittal of a copy of the draft trade agreement. |
329 |
| Dec. 28 (133) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Haitian reluctance to sign the agreement as presently drafted. |
330 |
| Dec. 29 (134) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that the Foreign Minister has submitted two exceptions (text printed) to the draft agreement. |
331 |
| Dec. 29 (99) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Account of conference with the Haitian Minister relative to his Government’s attitude toward the draft agreement. |
331 |
| Dec. 31 (100) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to communicate to the Foreign Minister Department’s reasons for rejecting the two exceptions specified in telegram No. 134, December 29. |
332 |
Approval by the Department of State, Under Article IX of the Treaty of September 16, 1915, of Haiti’s Agreement With France and Proposed Agreement With Italy for Reduction of Tariff Rates
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Nov. 1 (115) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information that the French Chamber of Commerce in Haiti has advanced a plan for Haitian calculation of duties on French imports on a gold basis rather than on the current exchange rates of the gourde; opinion that the plan, if effected, would require U. S. action under article 9 of the treaty of 1915 with Haiti. |
333 |
| Nov. 2 (118) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that new legislation would be necessary to put the plan into operation; request for Department’s opinion regarding the proposed plan. |
334 |
| Nov. 2 (79) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to consult Deputy Fiscal Representative Pixley to ascertain effect of plan on customs revenues on imports from all gold basis countries; also its effect on French position regarding coffee quotas. |
334 |
| Nov. 4 (119) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information obtained from Pixley relative to probable effects of the plan. |
334 |
| Nov. 7 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Telephone conversation with the Financial Adviser to Haiti, who gave details of a conference with the French Ambassador and the French Commercial Attaché regarding French-Haitian trade relations. |
335 |
| Nov. 8 (81) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to request Pixley to communicate to Finance Minister the Department’s views on the arrangement proposed by France. |
336 |
| 1934 Feb. 20 (13) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Agreement by the Haitian Government to conclude a new commercial convention with France; summary of terms of the convention. |
336 |
| Feb. 24 (9) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Inquiry as to whether terms of Franco-Haitian agreement would prevent like treatment for similar American products under modus vivendi. |
337 |
| Feb. 26 (15) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Opinion that the terms of the “avenant” seem to preclude like treatment for similar American products. |
338 |
| Sept. 14 (100) | From the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Advice that upon Italian insistence the Haitian Government has agreed to add a new protocol to the commercial convention already existing between the two countries and that said protocol will provide for a reduction of 33⅓ percent on existing tariff rates applied to certain Italian products. |
338 |
| Sept. 21 (79) | To the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Instructions to make sure that it is understood that any reduction on any Italian product must also be extended to the like product of the United States. (Footnote: Information that the Haitian-Italian negotiations did not result in signature of a commercial arrangement at this time.) |
339 |
Negotiations Respecting the Termination of Financial Control Exercised in Haiti Under the Agreement of August 7, 1933; Proposed Treaty of Relations
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 12 | From the Haitian Minister Hope of the Haitian Government to negotiate an arrangement for termination of the financial administration now exercised in Haiti under terms of the agreement of August 7, 1933. |
339 |
| Jan. 16 (238) | From the Minister in Haiti Conversation with President Vincent concerning his desire to obtain a refunding loan from American bankers together with an additional $3,000,000 to be devoted to public works and other necessary projects. |
340 |
| Jan. 22 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Conversation with a representative of the National City Bank of New York relative to the Bank’s proposed sale of the Banque Nationale de la République d’Haiti to the Haitian Government, and also to the question of a possible Haitian refunding operation. |
343 |
| Jan. 27 | Memorandum by the Secretary of
State Conversation with Haitian Minister, who desired to know what measures the United States would be willing to take toward removal of conditions which entangled Haiti with the United States financially. |
344 |
| Feb. 2 (253) | From the Minister in Haiti Further information regarding the Haitian desire to obtain the good offices of the U. S. Government in helping to secure a refunding loan. |
345 |
| Feb. 13 (11) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Conversation with President Vincent, who stated that the Haitian Minister in Washington had been instructed to discuss the refunding loan matter with President Roosevelt, and that he himself planned to visit the United States later to discuss the subject with the President. |
346 |
| Feb. 14 | To the Haitian Minister Acknowledgment of Haitian note of January 12; offer of U. S. good offices in the refunding matter in any way which will not involve the Government in further responsibilities in Haiti. |
346 |
| Feb. 14 (6) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) U. S. preference that a Haitian citizen be delegated to carry out any negotiations in connection with refunding loan operation rather than the Fiscal Representative. |
347 |
| Feb. 19 (12) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information that the Fiscal Representative plans to sail for the United States on February 22 in order to serve the Haitian Minister in an advisory capacity throughout refunding loan negotiations. |
348 |
| Mar. 12 (19) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Outline of President Vincent’s plans for visiting the United States. |
348 |
| Apr. 3 | Memorandum of Plan for Dealing With the Question of
Financial Control, Drawn Up by the Haitian Minister for Finance and
the Fiscal Representative of the Republic of Haiti Detailed list of commitments and proposals regarding the financial policy which the Haitian Government intends to follow. |
349 |
| Apr. 18 (18) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Joint statement by Presidents Roosevelt and Vincent (text printed) issued April 17 after their meeting at the White House. |
352 |
| Apr. 28 (21) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information concerning procedure tentatively agreed upon relative to the Haitian contract for purchase of the Banque Nationale de la République d’Haiti. |
352 |
| May 5 (41) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that Haitian draft letters “A” and “B”, provided for in the procedure described in telegram No. 21, April 28, have been forwarded to Department. |
353 |
| May 7 (25) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Department’s comments on draft letters “A” and “B”. |
354 |
| May 11 (42) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that new draft letters have been sent to Department for decision, together with a draft treaty of relations prepared by the Haitian Government; President Vincent’s desire for U. S. assurance of virtual agreement before presentation of matter to the Legislature. |
355 |
| May 12 (44) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information that the Banque contract has been signed. |
356 |
| May 15 (47) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Request for Department’s views on the draft letters and draft treaty of relations referred to in telegram No. 42, May 11. |
356 |
| May 15 (28) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Suggested changes to be made in draft letter “A”; suggestion of a redraft (text printed) of the proposed treaty of relations. |
357 |
| May 16 (312) | From the Minister in Haiti Information that the Banque contract and the law of sanctions are ready for presentation to the Chamber of Deputies. |
558 |
| May 19 (51) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Haitian request for consideration of simplification of article 1 of draft treaty transmitted in Department’s telegram No. 28, May 15. |
360 |
| May 21 (32) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Redraft of article 1 (text printed) to meet Haitian views; indication of several other changes desired by Department in treaty’s preamble and in text of letter “A”. |
360 |
| May 22 (52) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that Foreign Minister approves new text of article 1 and other changes suggested, but has requested omission of certain words in the preamble. |
361 |
| May 22 (33) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Department’s agreement to omission requested by the Foreign Minister. |
361 |
| May 23 (171) | To the Minister in Haiti Draft replies (texts printed) to letters “A” and “B” from the Haitian Government. |
361 |
| May 25 (55) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Haitian request for insertion of additional phrase in text of article 1 of the treaty. |
365 |
| May 26 (37) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Agreement to insertion of phrase requested by the Haitian Government. |
366 |
| June 4 (41) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Request for information as to present status of Banque sales contract and proposed treaty. |
366 |
| June 5 (57) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Information that the contract is under consideration by the Legislature; that Haitian Government is requesting an extension of option for purchase of the National Bank of Haiti. |
366 |
| June 6 (45) | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Advice that National City Bank is willing to extend option, but is considering advisability of limiting the extension to 30 days. |
367 |
| June 7 (59) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Telegram sent by Fiscal Representative to the National City Bank (text printed) urging Bank to agree to 90 days’ extension. (Footnote: Bank’s approval of an extension not to exceed 90 days from June 1, 1934.) |
367 |
| June 25 (344) | From the Minister in Haiti Advice concerning report made by the committee of the Chamber of Deputies appointed to study the bank sales contract. |
368 |
| Sept. 6 (96) | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) Adjournment of regular session of Legislature without having acted on the bank contract; possibility that President Vincent may call a special session of the Legislature in October for reconsideration of the matter. |
368 |
| Sept. 7 (97) | From the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Advice that President plans to send text of bank contract, as he hopes to submit it to Parliament when reconvened, to the Haitian Minister in Washington for presentation at a stockholders’ meeting. |
369 |
| Sept. 10 (98) | From the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) President’s decision not to send amended text for consideration at stockholders’ meeting owing to his inability to obtain assurances from Senators as to desired modifications. |
369 |
| Sept. 19 (421) | From the Chargé in Haiti Foreign Minister’s opinion that it might be well to let the bank contract matter drop until next April, the date of the opening of the regular session of Parliament. |
369 |
| Oct. 3 (107) | From the Chargé in Haiti (tel.) Article in Matin alleging that the United States contemplates a new consideration of the financial control matter which might possibly bring about early withdrawal of the Fiscal Representative; request for authorization to issue a statement of denial. (Footnote: Department’s authorization to make statement.) |
371 |
HONDURAS
Preliminary Discussions Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Honduras
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 July 20 (592) | To the Minister in Honduras Instructions to ascertain Honduran view on exploratory conversations looking toward possible negotiation of a trade agreement. |
372 |
| Aug. 10 (1172) | From the Minister in Honduras Report on conversation with Finance Minister regarding the possibility of opening exploratory conversations. |
373 |
| Aug. 16 (65) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Finance Minister’s desire for some idea as to the concessions which the United States will probably request from Honduras. |
374 |
| Aug. 17 (66) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Request for data concerning preferential tariff concessions awarded in the past by Brazil, to be used as background in the Honduran situation. |
375 |
| Aug. 18 (41) | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) U. S. nonobjection if concessions by Honduras to the United States should be generalized to other countries. |
375 |
| Aug. 24 (1184) | From the Minister in Honduras Finance Minister’s views on Honduran concessions to American products in the form of reduced duties. |
376 |
| Aug. 27 (1189) | From the Minister in Honduras Information concerning effect on American trade of a Honduran decree published in March imposing special municipal taxes upon certain articles of importation to Honduras. |
377 |
| Aug. 30 (614) | To the Minister in Honduras Explanation of U. S. policy of not seeking preferential tariff treatment in connection with negotiation of reciprocal trade agreements. |
378 |
| Aug. 30 (43) | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Instructions to inquire if the Honduran Government is prepared to initiate exploratory conversations at an early date. |
379 |
| Aug. 31 (70) | From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Honduran willingness to commence exploratory conversations at an early date. |
379 |
| Sept. 7 (1204) | From the Minister in Honduras Suggestions as to certain concessions and assurances which the United States might ask of Honduras. |
379 |
| Sept. 10 (46) | To the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Minister that public notice of U. S. intention to negotiate a trade agreement with Honduras was given September 7. |
380 |
| Sept. 29 (627) | To the Minister in Honduras Department’s views on Honduran decree referred to in Minister’s despatch No. 1189, August 27. |
381 |
| Sept. 29 (77) | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Information that proposed trade agreement would require ratification by the Honduran legislation. |
382 |
Embargo on the Shipment of Arms and Munitions to Honduras Continued at the Request of the Honduran Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 June 6 (576) | To the Minister in Honduras Instructions to inform President Carías that the United States is contemplating removal of the existing embargo on shipments of arms and munitions of war to Honduras. |
382 |
| July 5 (1139) | From the Minister in Honduras Advice that Honduran Government desires the present embargo to remain in effect on rifles and their ammunition. |
383 |
| July 30 (598) | To the Minister in Honduras Instructions to inform Honduran Government of the policy which the United States plans to follow in the future relative to the embargo. |
383 |
| Aug. 24 (1183) | From the Minister in Honduras Foreign Office acknowledgment, with thanks, of Department’s statements as to future U. S. policy in the embargo matter. |
384 |
MEXICO
Preliminary Discussions Regarding Possible Negotiation of a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Mexico
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 25 (3) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Minister’s inquiry as to Department’s preference regarding place and time for trade agreement discussions. |
385 |
| Jan. 26 (10) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Advice that Department desires discussions to take place in Washington if agreeable to Mexican authorities. |
385 |
| Jan. 29 (1046) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Information that Mexican Government is favorably inclined toward Washington as place for discussions. |
385 |
| June 7 (81) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Minister’s advice that Mexican Embassy in Washington is prepared to begin discussions immediately. |
386 |
| June 12 (95) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to advise Foreign Minister informally of reasons for Department’s delay in initiating discussions. |
386 |
| June 15 (1507) | From the Chargé in Mexico Foreign Minister’s advice that Ambassador at Washington has been instructed to await Department action. |
386 |
| Aug. 31 (1729) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Conversation with Foreign Minister, who spoke of the pressure on his Government from the growers of tomatoes and winter vegetables for conclusion of a reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States. |
387 |
| Aug. 31 | Memorandum by the Assistant Chief of the Division of
Mexican Affairs Conversation with Counselor of Mexican Embassy, who inquired as to the possibility of negotiating a modus vivendi covering Mexican green vegetables to be in effect pending completion of a trade agreement. |
388 |
| Sept. 5 | Memorandum by the Assistant Chief of the Division of
Mexican Affairs Further conversation with Counselor of Mexican Embassy regarding proposed modus vivendi. |
388 |
| Undated | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Mexican
Affairs of a Conversation With the Mexican Ambassador and the
Counselor of the Mexican Embassy, September 11,
1934 Ambassador’s understanding that Mexican Foreign Minister had transmitted proposals for a modus vivendi to U. S. Ambassador Daniels on September 6, and his request that he be apprised when Department receives them. |
389 |
| Sept. 11 (1771) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Comments as to the feasibility of U. S. conclusion of a provisional modus vivendi with Mexico, and transmittal of Foreign Office note dated September 6 (text printed) with a draft modus vivendi. |
390 |
| Sept. 13 (1778) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Information as to U. S. products which would be granted reductions in duty by the Mexican Government in return for U. S. reductions as stipulated under terms of proposed modus vivendi. |
394 |
| Sept, 29 (144) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to bring to Foreign Office attention the tariff situation with respect to Cuba, and the maximum concessions which could be accorded Mexican tomatoes under proposed limited agreement; also that no agreement could be made without compliance with the Trade Agreements Act. |
395 |
| Oct. 2 | To the Ambassador in Mexico Advice that serious consideration is being given to proposed modus vivendi; concern over possible Mexican misunderstanding of U. S. arrangement with Cuba. |
396 |
| Oct. 2 (1823) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Foreign Minister’s interest in the U. S. concession which might be offered on Mexican tomatoes, and appreciation that negotiation of proposed modus vivendi would have to be carried on under much the same conditions as a reciprocal trade agreement. |
396 |
| Nov. 15 | To the Ambassador in Mexico Advice that inasmuch as no further direct word has been received from Mexican authorities on the proposed limited agreement, it is considered best to let Mexico take a normal place on the schedule of the trade agreements program. |
397 |
Convention Between the United States and Mexico for an En Bloc Settlement of Special Claims, and Protocol Regarding General Claims, Signed April 24, 1934
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 26 (1031) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Communication of a suggested counterproposal which might be offered the Mexican Government in the event that Department’s previously submitted protocol for settlement of general claims is found unacceptable. |
398 |
| Feb. 3 (15) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Advice that Department would prefer to press for a favorable decision on the proposed protocol rather than consider the alternative of a lump sum settlement as envisaged in the counterproposal communicated in Ambassador’s despatch No. 1031, January 26. |
403 |
| Feb. 10 (261) | To the Ambassador in Mexico Reasons for believing that the question of a lump sum settlement should be held in abeyance until it is certain that a protocol such as is now under consideration cannot be concluded. |
404 |
| Feb. 10 (1094) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Receipt of three memoranda from the Foreign Office: Memoranda A and B dated February 9 (texts printed) containing observations on an en bloc settlement for both general and special claims and proposing that the latter be settled on a 2.60% basis; and memorandum C embodying suggested amendments to Department’s protocol. |
408 |
| Feb. 16 (1127) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Further advice relating to Foreign Office proposals. |
413 |
| Mar. 9 (282) | To the Ambassador in Mexico Draft convention (text printed) providing for a lump sum settlement of special claims, and discussion of essential provisions contained therein. |
414 |
| Mar. 9 (283) | To the Ambassador in Mexico Redraft of protocol for settlement of general claims (text printed) and detailed explanation of Department’s position as to the amendments suggested in Mexican Foreign Office memorandum C. |
421 |
| Mar. 14 (23) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Changes suggested by the Foreign Office in Department’s draft protocol for general claims; Foreign Minister’s view on provisions relating to the Santa Isabel cases in Department’s draft convention for special claims. |
436 |
| Mar. 16 (35) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Information that Department is considering the suggested changes but would like clarification of one specific change. |
437 |
| Mar. 17 (28) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Clarification of the change referred to in telegram No. 35, March 16. |
438 |
| Mar. 21 (37) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Views of Department as to changes in general claims protocol and as to inclusion of provisions for the Santa Isabel cases in the special claims convention. |
438 |
| Mar. 22 (30) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Advice of despatch sent to Department outlining reasons advanced by the Foreign Office for the suggested changes; inquiry as to whether Department, after consideration of such reasons, desires to alter the views set forth in telegram No. 37, March 21. |
440 |
| Mar. 24 (33) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Conversation with Foreign Minister regarding Mexican proposals for changes in Department’s draft convention on special claims. |
441 |
| Mar. 26 (41) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Belief that no alteration seems necessary in the views set forth in telegram No. 37, March 21. |
441 |
| Mar. 26 (1267) | From the Ambassador in Mexico Transmittal of copy of document (text printed) embodying the Mexican proposals referred to in telegram No. 33, March 24. |
442 |
| Mar. 31 (44) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to urge conclusion of Department’s protocol for general claims and to cable text of paragraphs containing any changes requested by the Mexican Government before signing the protocol. |
446 |
| Apr. 2 (34) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Mexican request for omission of a certain clause contained in Department’s protocol. |
447 |
| Apr. 3 (45) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Reasons for opinion that the omission requested by the Mexican Government would be inadvisable. |
448 |
| Apr. 4 (35) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Mexican withdrawal of requested omission, and indication of preference for simultaneous signing of protocol and convention; details of further changes to protocol desired by Mexico. |
448 |
| Apr. 7 (47) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Department’s desire to meet Mexican wishes in the matter of simultaneous signing of protocol and convention; outline of additional changes in convention. |
450 |
| Apr. 9 (38) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Minister’s views relative to changes in articles 1 and 4 of convention. |
452 |
| Apr. 11 (50) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Further discussion of articles 1 and 4. |
453 |
| Apr. 11 (321) | To the Ambassador in Mexico Final draft of proposed special claims convention (text printed). |
455 |
| Apr. 13 (41) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Minister’s additional suggestions and comments with respect to articles 1 and 4. |
458 |
| Apr. 14 (52) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Explanation of Department’s reluctance to make any change in the context of article 1. |
458 |
| Apr. 14 (43) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Compromise suggestion by the Foreign Minister in connection with articles 1 and 4. |
459 |
| Apr. 15 (44) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Discussion of claims data, and expression of opinion that Foreign Minister’s latest comprehensive suggestion is the best that can be expected. |
460 |
| Apr. 17 (54) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Outline of changes which Department proposes to make in a final effort to meet Mexican expectations. |
461 |
| Apr. 19 (49) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Minister’s indication that he would prefer to postpone further negotiations rather than accept Department’s recently suggested changes. |
463 |
| Apr. 21 (52) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Recommendation as to bases upon which Department might authorize signature of convention. |
464 |
| Apr. 21 (60) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Willingness to make concessions desired by the Mexican Government, and authorization to sign the convention after confirming with the Foreign Office Department’s interpretation of article 4. |
464 |
| Apr. 23 (54) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Foreign Office confirmation of interpretation of article 4; press statement (text printed) to be issued by the Foreign Office upon the signing of the Protocol for General Claims and the Convention for Special Claims. |
465 |
| Apr. 24 (64) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) U. S. intention to issue a press release announcing signature of Protocol and Convention. |
466 |
| Apr. 24 | Convention Between the United States of America and
Mexico for an En Bloc Settlement of Special Claims, Signed at Mexico
City Text of Convention. |
467 |
| Apr. 24 | From the American Ambassador in Mexico to the
Mexican Minister for Foreign Affairs U. S. understanding as to interpretation of articles 4 and 6 of the Convention. (Footnote: Confirmation of understanding by the Mexican Foreign Minister.) |
470 |
| Apr. 24 | Protocol Between the United States of America and
Mexico Regarding General Claims, Signed at Mexico City Text of Protocol. |
470 |
| 1935 Feb. 1 | From the Mexican Chargé Mexican execution of provision in clause 6 of Protocol stipulating the time allowed for preparation of claims before presentation to the General Claims Commission. |
476 |
| Feb. 1 | To the Mexican Chargé U. S. execution of provision in clause 6 of Protocol. |
477 |
Efforts To Solve Unsettled Problems With Respect to the Rectification of the Rio Grande; Reservation by the Mexican Government of Its Rights in the Chamizal Area
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 2 (001) | From the Mexican Chargé Advice from the Mexican Commissioner on the International Boundary Commission that certain construction work now being done on the left bank of the Rio Grande near Presidio, Texas, is apparently in violation of article 3 of the Convention of 1884; request that steps be taken to have the Commission consider the matter. |
477 |
| Feb. 1 | To the Mexican Chargé U. S. Commissioner’s report that the construction work has been temporarily suspended pending explanation of treaty provisions to local officials. |
478 |
| May 7 | To the Secretary of the
Treasury Department’s views regarding bill to be considered by Congress providing for the lease of better quarters for U. S. Customs, Immigration, Public Health, and Plant Quarantine services at the American end of the International Bridge in El Paso, Texas. |
479 |
| May 22 (2063) | From the Mexican Ambassador Mexican desire that the International Boundary Commission render a decision respecting the sovereignty and jurisdiction of certain areas in the vicinity of Presidio, Texas, where recent American construction works were carried out. |
480 |
| July 16 | To the Mexican Ambassador Belief that U. S. and Mexican Boundary Commissioners should be instructed to make further examination and study of existing data respecting the Presidio areas before any further steps are taken. |
481 |
| July 21 | To the Mexican Ambassador Explanation of U. S. position in connection with Mexico’s reservation of its rights in the Chamizal area. |
482 |
| Sept. 26 [3625] | From the Mexican Ambassador Mexican opinion that Boundary Commission possesses enough data to form a basis for decision on the Presidio areas and that, therefore, Mexico would be glad to have the matter dealt with at once. |
483 |
| Nov. 8 | To the Mexican Ambassador U. S. belief that Commission should make a joint investigation of the entire water boundary between Quitman Canyon and the Gulf of Mexico; inquiry as to whether Mexico would concur. |
484 |
Efforts To Stop Illegal Entry of Chinese Nationals From Mexico Into the United States
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 24 (778) | From the Consul at Ensenada Report of definite steps being taken by the civil population in Ensenada to expel Chinese residents into the United States from the Northern Territory of Baja California. |
485 |
| Jan. 31 (13) | To the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to convey to the Foreign Minister the U. S. hope that measures will be taken to prevent the forcing of Chinese into the United States from Baja California and consequent difficulties such as those caused in 1933. |
486 |
| Feb. 10 (9) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Advice from Foreign Minister that Mexican immigration officials at Tijuana and Ensenada have no knowledge of Chinese entering the United States at unauthorized points. |
487 |
| Feb. 15 (12) | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) Information that Governor of the Northern District of Lower California has been instructed to take the necessary steps to prevent Chinese residents there from entering the United States at unauthorized points. |
487 |
| Mar. 9 | To the Chinese Legation Department’s unwillingness to make special arrangements for Chinese refugees from Lower California unless the Chinese Government is prepared to defray all expenses. |
487 |
| Mar. 14 | From the Consul at Ensenada (tel.) Information that Chinese stores have been closed on the basis of alleged nonconformity with laws. |
488 |
| Mar. 16 (36) | To the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Instructions to keep before the Foreign Office the fact of U. S. reliance on Mexican assurances in the Chinese matter. |
489 |
| Mar. 17 (29) | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Mexican President’s strict instructions to the Governor of the Northern District of Lower California to take measures to prevent the illegal entry of Chinese into the United States. |
489 |
| Mar. 30 | From the Chinese Minister Enclosure of a check for payment of the cost of repatriation to China of Chinese refugees from Mexico in 1933, and expression of gratitude for the consideration shown by the United States to the refugees. |
489 |
NICARAGUA
Preliminary Discussions Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Nicaragua
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Sept. 16 | From the Nicaraguan Chargé Nicaraguan interest in a trade agreement with the United States; expression of concern over possibility that arrangements for sugar stabilization now being discussed in U. S. Department of Agriculture may have the effect of excluding Nicaraguan sugar from importation into the United States. |
491 |
| Oct. 5 | To the Nicaraguan Chargé Advice that Department is considering the possibility of initiating exploratory conversations with Nicaragua; also, that pertinent portion of Nicaraguan note of September 16 has been transcribed to the Department of Agriculture for comment. |
494 |
| Oct. 21 | To the Nicaraguan Chargé Department of Agriculture’s assurance that there is no question pending of restrictions on sugar coming into the United States from Nicaragua. |
496 |
| 1934 Jan. 4 | To the Nicaraguan Legation U. S. willingness to initiate exploratory conversations with Nicaragua, and suggested bases upon which such conversations might proceed. |
496 |
| Jan. 4 (11) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Transmittal of copy of memorandum of January 4, and instructions to ascertain whether Foreign Minister is prepared to proceed with conversations along the general lines indicated in the memorandum. |
497 |
| Jan. 24 (65) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Information that Foreign Minister is unable to state his views at present. Request for additional data and background material on Department’s trade negotiations with other countries. |
498 |
| Apr. 5 (55) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Transmittal of copy of trade agreement signed with Colombia, together with detailed analysis of provisions of the agreement. |
499 |
| Apr. 24 (181) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Information that Foreign Minister will soon be prepared to proceed with exploratory conversations. Interest of President Sacasa in proposed canal under terms of the Bryan-Chamorro treaty. |
506 |
| May 15 (209) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Efforts to obtain Nicaraguan willingness to commence conversations. |
507 |
| June 2 (256) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Information relative to Secretary of Hacienda’s request for a copy of the trade agreement recently concluded between Colombia and the United States. |
509 |
| July 17 (41) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Department’s hope that conversations can be initiated in Managua not later than September 1. |
509 |
| July 20 (348) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Information that an informal letter was addressed to the Foreign Minister on July 19 expressing hope that conversations might begin at the earliest possible date. |
509 |
| July 21 (350) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Receipt of an informal note from the Foreign Minister expressing his Government’s continued interest in negotiating the proposed trade agreement. |
511 |
| July 23 (354) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Views and analysis of probable effects of a procedure which would envisage possible U. S. imposition of duties on bananas and coffee imported from Nicaragua. |
511 |
| Aug. 20 (406) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua Advice concerning Foreign Minister’s request for suggestions from the Chamber of Commerce at Managua as to what concessions Nicaragua might ask of the United States. |
516 |
| Aug. 24 (122) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Information relative to a provision contained in the Trade Agreements Act approved June 12 which precludes the imposition of duties on coffee and bananas by executive action. |
516 |
| Aug. 30 (52) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to inform Nicaraguan Government that Department expects to give public notice within a few days of U. S. intention to negotiate a trade agreement with Nicaragua. |
517 |
| Aug. 31 (123) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Nicaraguan Legation’s inquiry as to possible quota restrictions on “drawback” sugar under terms of existing U. S. sugar legislation, and opinion of Department of Agriculture. |
517 |
| Sept. 6 (127) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Inability to furnish a copy of the U. S.-Colombian trade agreement to Nicaragua, as the text is still considered confidential. |
518 |
| Sept. 10 (54) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) Instructions to inform Foreign Minister that public notice of U. S. intention to negotiate a trade agreement with Nicaragua was given September 7. |
518 |
| Sept. 26 (496) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua Conversation with President Sacasa, who expressed the hope that the United States would grant his Government a sugar quota on the same preferential terms as Cuba. |
519 |
| Sept. 28 (138) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Instructions to make informal representations to Foreign Minister regarding proposed new Nicaraguan tariff which would increase duties on products of American origin. |
520 |
| Sept. 28 (58) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) Request for information relating to Nicaraguan legislative ratification of proposed agreement. |
520 |
| Sept. 29 (158) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) Information in reply to Department’s telegram No. 58, September 28. |
521 |
| Sept. 29 (140) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Advice, in connection with a recent Nicaraguan press item, that in the trade agreement studies now in progress, no consideration is being given to any plan for the barter or exchange of commodities. |
521 |
| Oct. 2 (511) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua Comments made by Foreign Minister and President Sacasa in regard to proposed new Nicaraguan tariff. |
521 |
| Oct. 19 (151) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Advice, in reference to conversation reported in despatch No. 496, September 26, that U. S. policy remains that of unconditional most-favored-nation treatment, with exception to that rule only in favor of Cuba. |
522 |
| Nov. 21 (613) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua Conversations with President Sacasa regarding his plans for revising the tariff in order to meet the Government’s need for added revenues and to prevent the markets from being flooded by Japanese goods. |
523 |
| Nov. 26 (167) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Explanation of sugar quota situation, for use in case the subject should come up in conversations with Nicaraguan officials. |
525 |
Political Unrest in Nicaragua; Policy of the United States Not To Interfere in Nicaraguan Internal Affairs
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Feb. 5 (37) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Conversation with the President, who expressed his concern over a letter recently received from bandit leader Sandino, and also over the tactless attitude currently being displayed by the Guardia Nacional. President’s intention to send for Sandino for a frank discussion. |
526 |
| Feb. 9 (44) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that Sandino has agreed to come to Managua to have a frank discussion with the President. |
527 |
| Feb. 14 (48) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Delay in Sandino’s arrival; rumors of tense feeling between the Guardia and Sandinistas in Matagalpa region. |
527 |
| Feb. 20 (102) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Prolonged negotiations between Sandino and President Sacasa regarding the situation arising from expiration of the peace pact of February 2, 1933; view of the Guardia that Sandino should turn over all his arms and munitions to the Guardia. |
528 |
| Feb. 22 (57) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Report of machine gun attack on Sandino and companions by a detachment of the Guardia, and of Sandino’s alleged removal to a military prison; concern felt by Presidential circles over the apparent lack of discipline in the Guardia and threat of possible reprisals by Sandino’s followers. |
529 |
| Feb. 22 (58) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that Sandino and several of his companions were killed in the attack reported previously and that relations between the President and Somoza, Jefe Director of the Guardia, have become severely strained. |
531 |
| Feb. 22 (60) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that Congress has declared a state of seige. |
532 |
| Feb. 22 (61) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Indications of Somoza’s ambitions for the Presidency, and inquiry as to the possibility of issuing a statement on Department’s policy of nonrecognition of revolutionary governments. |
533 |
| Feb. 23 (14) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Department’s belief that it would be inadvisable at the present time to issue the statement suggested in telegram No. 61, February 22. |
533 |
| Feb. 23 (62) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that there have been no disorders in Managua following Sandino’s death, although situation is still somewhat tense. |
533 |
| Feb. 23 (64) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Improvement in relations between Somoza and President Sacasa as result of a conference between them, at which it was agreed that the former would conduct an investigation into the Sandino killing. |
534 |
| Feb. 23 (65) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Request that Department consider releasing a statement of U. S. policy toward nonconstitutional governments, in order to quiet anti-American feeling in Managua and to check any possible military move against the Government. |
535 |
| Feb. 24 (67) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Further arguments in favor of the issuance of a U. S. policy statement. |
536 |
| Feb. 25 (69) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Details on the political situation, including evidence of General Somoza’s subordination to the President’s authority. |
537 |
| Feb. 25 (70) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that General Somoza, his staff, and other Guardia officers called on the President and reiterated their oath of allegiance to him. |
537 |
| Feb. 25 (71) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Inquiry by an American aviator as to whether his citizenship would be in jeopardy if he were to pilot a plane, chartered by the Guardia, to drop bombs on the Sandinistas. |
538 |
| Feb. 26 (15) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Explanation of Department’s view on suggestion for a statement on U. S. policy of nonrecognition of revolutionary governments. |
538 |
| Feb. 26 (73) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Voluntary surrender of many Sandinistas to the Guardia in operation in the vicinity of Wiwili. |
539 |
| Feb. [26] (76) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that the President is taking steps to transform the Casa Presidencial into virtually an armed camp, and that citizens of Managua cannot reconcile his actions with the Guardia’s recent oaths of allegiance and Somoza’s assurance of loyalty. |
540 |
| Feb. 27 (78) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Nicaraguan feeling that the United States favors the Guardia as contrasted with the Government. |
541 |
| Feb. 28 (79) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Provisions of a bill drafted by the Nicaraguan Congress which, if enacted, would give legal status to the Guardia. |
542 |
| Mar. 1 (80) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Joint efforts of the U. S., Mexican, and Salvadoran Ministers to persuade the President to issue an order to the Guardia along lines of the proposed Congressional bill. |
543 |
| Mar. 1 (82) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice from the President that an order to the Guardia, in substantially the same terms as the draft law, is ready to be signed and has been accepted by General Somoza. |
546 |
| Mar. 2 (37) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Department’s views relative to the inquiry recently made by an American aviator in Managua as communicated in Minister’s telegram No. 71, February 25. |
547 |
| Mar. 2 (83) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Conversation with the President regarding the general condition of the country. |
548 |
| Mar. 5 (85) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that the President has reduced some of the defensive measures described in telegram No. 76, February 26. |
548 |
| Mar. 21 (99) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Foreign Minister’s statement that Secretary Hull, while in Montevideo, indicated that the Department would have no objection to reorganization of the Guardia in any manner desired by the Nicaraguan Government; request for Secretary’s views thereon. |
549 |
| Mar. 22 (27) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Expression of position in reply to Minister’s telegram No. 99, March 21. |
550 |
| Mar. 26 (147) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Support of Department’s position with respect to the Guardia. |
550 |
| Apr. 9 (106) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) President’s appointment of his brother as Chief of Staff of the Guardia. |
551 |
| Apr. 12 (23) | From the Minister in Costa Rica (tel.) Information of Costa Rican press interview with a Sandino aide who alleged that the American Minister in Nicaragua was the true chief of the Guardia and one of the conspirators in the Sandino killing; inquiry as to whether Department plans to refute the allegations. (Footnote: Telegram repeated to Nicaragua.) |
551 |
| Apr. 13 (32) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that Department has cabled the Minister in Costa Rica, with reference to his No. 23, April 12, that it does not intend to dignify such absurd stories by the issuance of a denial. |
551 |
| May 4 (192) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Conversation with ex-President Moncada, during which Department’s policy in relation to the forthcoming elections was interpreted to him as being that of absolute noninterference; request for Department’s opinion as to correctness of the interpretation. |
552 |
| May 21 (78) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Approval of Minister’s interpretation of Department’s policy. |
554 |
| June 14 (273) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Continued circulation of rumors in Nicaragua as to U. S. support of the Guardia and Somoza’s political activities. |
554 |
| June 19 (130) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Press report that Somoza has admitted responsibility for the death of Sandino. |
556 |
| June 22 (131) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Request for authorization to issue a statement (draft text printed) denying all the rumors which have been circulated regarding U. S. interference in Nicaraguan political affairs. |
556 |
| June 23 (37) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Authorization to make the suggested statement, with certain modifications. |
557 |
| June 24 (133) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Suggested amendment to the statement as modified by Department. (Footnote: Department’s approval of amendment.) |
558 |
| June 25 (134) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that statement as approved by Department will be released for publication in the evening press. |
558 |
Embargo on the Shipment of Arms and Munitions to Nicaragua Continued at the Request of the Nicaraguan Government
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 May 22 (224) | From the Minister in
Nicaragua Recommendation, in the light of present circumstances in Nicaragua, that the embargo on exportation of arms and munitions of war be lifted entirely. |
559 |
| June 6 (86) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Instructions to inform President Sacasa that Department is contemplating lifting the embargo and hopes that such action will be agreeable to him. |
560 |
| July 10 (316) | From the Minister in Nicaragua President Sacasa’s desire that embargo not be lifted at the present time; suggestion, therefore, of a procedure whereby shipments of war material be made only when requested through and approved by the Nicaraguan Legation in Washington. |
561 |
| July 30 (110) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Department’s willingness to adopt the procedure suggested, and instructions to notify the Nicaraguan Government accordingly. |
563 |
| Aug. 16 (144) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Reiteration of recommendation contained in despatch No. 316, July 10, concerning future U. S. policy in regard to shipments of arms and ammunition to Nicaragua. |
563 |
| Aug. 17 (50) | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Advice that U. S. future policy as indicated in instruction No. 110, July 30, will take effect as soon as Department learns of its formal acknowledgment by the Nicaraguan Government. |
564 |
| Aug. 25 (148) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) Receipt of formal acknowledgment from the Nicaraguan Government. |
564 |
Prolongation of the Life of the Nicaraguan Claims Commission
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 June 9 (579) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Instructions to communicate to the Nicaraguan Government the Department’s views relative to prolongation of the life of the Claims Commission beyond the end of the year. |
565 |
| June 30 (1346) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Transmission of copy of a bill presented to Congress by the Finance Minister providing for continuation of the Claims Commission until not later than June 30, 1934, and for extension of its jurisdiction. |
566 |
| July 29 (618) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Department’s approval of the bill which has now been enacted into law, except for the time limit for filing claims, and with certain other understandings. |
567 |
| Aug. 23 (1429) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Conversation with the British Chargé regarding his Government’s probable objections to article 6 of the new law. |
568 |
| Sept. 9 (1452) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua Nicaraguan reluctance to accept certain of Department’s reservations to the new law. |
569 |
| 1934 Mar. 10 (96) | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) Information that a new law has been passed extending the time limit for presenting claims to the Commission. |
570 |
| June 26 (293) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Opinion of Judge Stanley, President of Claims Commission, relative to cash settlement of Commission’s awards, and his suggestion that representations be made to the Nicaraguan Government along these lines. |
571 |
| July 13 (323) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Status of a bill now before Congress providing for extension of the life of the Commission to August 31. (Footnote: Signature of the bill by the President July 17.) |
572 |
| July 17 (101) | To the Minister in Nicaragua Expression of belief, in connection with Judge Stanley’s suggestion, that formal representations for cash settlement of awards are not warranted in the present circumstances. |
572 |
| Aug. 24 (420) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua President Sacasa’s opinion that the National Bank of Nicaragua will extend a loan for cash settlement of all pending awards in the Commission; status of a bill before Congress to extend the life of the Commission to December 31. |
573 |
| Sept. 13 (468) | From the Chargé in Nicaragua Advice that the National Bank has approved the loan requested by the Nicaraguan Government. |
574 |
Disclaimer by the Department of State of Any Special Relationship With Respect to the Financial Affairs of Nicaragua
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Nov. 14 | From the Nicaraguan Minister of
Finance Memorandum (text printed) expressing Nicaraguan desire to reduce the expenditures of certain institutions, including the Guardia Nacional and the Customs Collectorship. |
575 |
| 1934 July 25 (358) | From the Minister in Nicaragua Advice that the Collector General of Customs has been asked to refrain from submitting his annual and monthly reports on funds to the U. S. Secretary of State, as this gives a false impression of present U. S.-Nicaraguan relations; inquiry as to Department’s views in the matter. |
577 |
| Sept. 27 (134) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Information that the Department, after an exhaustive study, has concluded that no special relationship with respect to financial affairs of Nicaragua now exists between the United States and Nicaragua; that a note (text printed) has been addressed to the Nicaraguan Chargé in this sense. |
579 |
| Sept. 27 (135) | To the Chargé in Nicaragua Authorization to inform Collector General of Customs that the action reported in despatch No. 358, July 25, meets with Department’s approval. |
579 |
PANAMA
Negotiations Between the United States and Panama for the Revision of the Treaty of November 18, 1903, and the Adoption of a Radio Convention
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Dec. 16 | From the Secretary of State to the Acting Secretary
of State Receipt of a memorandum from the Panamanian Foreign Minister (text printed) listing certain questions and proposals left pending following the visit of President Arias to President Roosevelt in October 1933. (Footnote: Information that the Secretary was in Montevideo.) |
581 |
| 1934 Mar. 16 | From the Panamanian Minister for Foreign
Affairs Request that the United States, in its consideration of pending questions, give preference to those relating to radio communications, commercial activities of the Panama Railroad Company, and building of a trans-Isthmian highway. |
584 |
| Apr. 18 | From the Panamanian Minister Views relative to Panama’s aspirations to establish her own radio telegraph stations and suggested bases upon which an agreement to this end might be reached with the United States. |
587 |
| Apr. 24 (71) | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Advice that the Panamanian Minister in Washington has been instructed to suggest to the Department that minor differences between Panama and the United States be settled by administrative action before discussions are held on the proposed radio communications convention. |
590 |
| July 23 | To President Roosevelt (tel.) Inquiry as to whether the President has reached any decision, after his talks with President Arias, on Panamanian right to engage in ship to shore radio service and opportunity to furnish food supplies to ships transiting the Canal. (Footnote: Information that President Roosevelt was aboard the U. S. S. Houston on a Caribbean cruise.) |
590 |
| Undated | From President Roosevelt (tel.) Advice that no final decision was reached with President Arias on the two points referred to in telegram of July 23. |
591 |
| Sept. 22 | From the Panamanian Minister Submission of a draft convention on radio communications and a draft article modifying certain provisions of article 2 of the treaty of 1903 between Panama and the United States relative to construction of the Panama Canal. |
591 |
| Oct. 4 | To the Secretary of War Communication of President’s views on extension of U. S. political jurisdiction over New Cristobal and on disposition of certain lands not required by the activities of the Canal and the Panama Railroad Company. |
592 |
| Oct. 24 | From the Panamanian Minister President Arias’ appointment of a Commission for furthering negotiations with the United States leading to the conclusion of treaties for permanent regulation of relations between the two countries. |
592 |
| Oct. 25 (179) | To the Minister in Panama Transmission of copies of draft documents submitted by the Panamanian Minister on September 22. |
593 |
| Oct. 30 | To the Panamanian Legation Indication of reasons why the United States cannot accept the Panamanian draft article modifying certain provisions of article 2 of the 1903 treaty. |
593 |
| Oct. 31 | To the Panamanian Minister Comments on U. S. offer of a basis of agreement on all questions which have given rise to misunderstandings in the past between Panama and the United States. |
595 |
| Nov. 5 | Press Release Issued by the Department of
State Announcement that the first of a series of conferences has been held between U. S. and Panamanian officials looking toward agreements for the removal of differences arising from the construction and operation of the Panama Canal. |
595 |
| Nov. 8 | From the Panamanian Minister Acknowledgment of Department’s memorandum of October 30; detailed considerations in support of the Panamanian position relative to its draft article. |
596 |
| Dec. 1 | From the Panamanian Legation Discussion of clause in the Panamanian draft article which proposes alleviation of the inequalities in treatment of Panamanian citizens employed by the Canal and the Panama Railway Company. |
603 |
| Dec. 4 | From the Chief of the Division of Latin American
Affairs to the Assistant Secretary of State Transmittal of the Panamanian memorandum of December 1, and suggestion that the Panamanian conferees might be informed of U. S. willingness to cooperate insofar as is feasible in improving employment conditions of Panamanian citizens. |
608 |
| Dec. 27 (543) | From the Minister in Panama Account of conversations with the Foreign Minister and the President, both of whom voiced disappointment over the apparent lack of progress in the Washington conversations. |
609 |
Objections by Panama to Receiving Payment of the Panama Canal Annuity in Devalued Dollars
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 17 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Conversation with the Panamanian Minister, who requested that the Canal annuity of $250,000 due on February 26, be paid on a gold basis; also that the difference between annuity on a gold basis and annuity in “legal tender” be paid directly to the Panamanian Government rather than to the Fiscal Agent. |
612 |
| Jan. 25 | From the Chief of the Division of Latin American
Affairs to the Assistant Secretary of State Transmittal of memorandum of January 17, and submission of views and recommendations relative to the Panamanian request. |
613 |
| Feb. 21 | To President Roosevelt Memorandum (text printed) embodying U. S. views on Panama’s request, and suggestion that substance of the memorandum might be orally communicated to the Panamanian Minister by the Chief of the Latin American Division. (Footnote: President’s concurrence in suggestion.) |
616 |
| Feb. 26 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Explanation of U. S. views to the Panamanian Minister, who set forth his country’s position and requested a conference with U. S. officials to discuss the matter further. |
617 |
| Feb. 28 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Conference between U. S. officials and the Panamanian Minister, who stated that the Fiscal Agent of Panama had been instructed to decline to receive the U. S. payment of $250,000 made on February 26. |
619 |
| Feb. 28 | Memorandum by the Panamanian Minister, Handed to the
Department of State, March 1, 1934 Insistence of Panama on U. S. legal obligation to pay the Canal annuity in gold dollars of the weight and fineness of the year 1904. |
620 |
| Mar. 2 | Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin
American Affairs Telephone conversation with the Panamanian Minister, who reported a Cabinet decision to devote to the service of its loans the additional payment which it expects to receive through payment of the annuity on a gold basis. |
623 |
| Mar. 2 | From Sullivan & Cromwell Information that Mr. Cromwell, Fiscal Agent of Panama, has deemed it necessary upon advice from the Panamanian Government to return the check tendered by the United States on February 26. |
624 |
| Mar. 20 | To President Roosevelt Suggested procedure for dealing with the situation which has arisen over U. S. payment of the Canal annuity, and inquiry as to whether procedure meets with President’s approval. (Footnote: President’s approval of the procedure.) |
624 |
| Mar. 31 (29) | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Advice of procedure decided upon by the United States for dealing with the Canal annuity matter. |
625 |
| (Note: Final settlement of the matter by article 7 of the general treaty of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Panama, signed March 2, 1936.) | 626 |
Negotiations Regarding Proposed Transfer of Two Radio Stations by the United States Navy to the Republic of Panama
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1933 Nov. 13 (160) | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Advice that U. S. Navy is now prepared to turn over its radio stations at La Palma and Obaldia to the Panamanian Government but suggests certain changes in installations, and wishes Legation to make informal inquiries of the Panamanian Government as to its views. |
626 |
| Nov. 21 (105) | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Information that Department perceives no objection to informal inquiries being made. |
627 |
| 1934 Jan. 29 (14) | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Conversation with the Foreign Minister, who stated that Navy’s conditions are not acceptable to Panama because of their effect on radio stations’ freedom of action. |
627 |
| Feb. 4 (19) | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Submission to Foreign Minister on February 2 of an informal draft agreement covering transfer of radio stations. Comments on opposing views of Navy and Panama regarding ship to shore service. |
627 |
| Feb. 4 (106) | From the Minister in Panama Further information regarding Panamanian desire for an ample measure of independence in her radio facilities. |
628 |
| Feb. 9 (23) | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Résumé of Foreign Office memorandum setting forth Panamanian views on the draft agreement submitted on February 2. |
629 |
| Mar. 3 (142) | From the Minister in Panama Report on efforts made to reconcile conflicting views of the Navy and the Panamanian Government, and decision that no further approach should be made to Panama pending further instructions from Department. |
630 |
| Mar. 10 (146) | From the Minister in Panama Recent informal conversation with President Arias during which he expressed his desire for the use of a broadcasting set in his own office for the delivery of weekly addresses on Government activities. |
634 |
| Mar. 23 (25) | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Decision to wait until agreement has been reached on the general question of radio control in Panama before sending further instructions on the proposed transfer of stations at Obaldia and La Palma. |
635 |
| May 2 (213) | From the Minister in Panama Transmission of an amended draft agreement covering transfer of the two radio stations, text of which was agreed upon during a conference held with Naval officials on April 29. |
635 |
| July 6 (124) | From the Minister in Panama (tel.) Request for instructions as to presentation to the Panamanian Government of draft agreement transmitted in despatch No. 213, May 2. |
637 |
| July 7 (74) | To the Minister in Panama (tel.) Reiteration of Department’s position as set forth in telegram No. 25, March 23. |
638 |
Disapproval by the Secretary of State of Protest by the Minister in Panama Against Speech of a Municipal Official
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Nov. 3 (476) | From the Minister in Panama Note filed with the Foreign Office (text printed) protesting against a speech recently delivered by a public official of Colon which contained slurring remarks against the United States. |
638 |
| Nov. 6 (478) | From the Minister in Panama Foreign Office reply dated November 6 (text printed) disclaiming liability or sanction on behalf of the Government for statements of a municipal officer. |
639 |
| Nov. 20 | To the Minister in Panama Opinion that action of filing a formal protest against the speech of a Panamanian municipal employee was inadvisable in the circumstances. |
640 |
URUGUAY
Preliminary Discussions Respecting a Trade Agreement Between the United States and Uruguay
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Jan. 16 (574) | From the Minister in Uruguay Transmittal of Uruguayan Government’s draft text of proposed commercial treaty with the United States, and of a proposal regarding quotas and import restrictions advanced by the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. |
641 |
| Jan. 31 | Memorandum by the Secretary of
State Conversation with the Uruguayan Chargé, during which the Secretary outlined the general situation of the United States in regard to entrance into reciprocity treaties. |
643 |
| July 18 | Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a
Conversation With the Uruguayan Minister Secretary’s explanation of the difficulties which must be overcome before actual development of trade agreements can be considered. |
644 |
| Aug. 9 (698) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Information relating to the importance to be attached to exports of meat in any treaty negotiations carried on with Uruguay. |
644 |
Efforts of the Department of State To Secure Equitable Treatment for American Interests With Respect to Uruguayan Exchange Restrictions
| Date and number | Subject | Page |
| 1934 Apr. 6 (22) | To the Minister in Uruguay (tel.) Request for opinion as to the advisability of making representations to the Uruguayan Government with reference to discrimination against American trade, allegedly being practiced in the matter of foreign exchange allotment. |
647 |
| Apr. 11 (27) | From the Minister in Uruguay (tel.) Opinion that it would be unwise to make any representations before elections take place on April 19. |
647 |
| June 1 (501) | From the Consul General at
Montevideo Figures on allotments of exchange to American interests for the first four months of 1934, and totals of Uruguayan exports to the United States for the same period for comparison therewith. |
648 |
| July 3 (30) | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Notification of the forthcoming special mission to certain South American countries of John H. Williams, economist of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, for the purpose of investigating exchange problems, and of possibility of his including Montevideo if time permits. |
650 |
| July 10 (31) | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Press reports from London that American interests in Uruguay are being jeopardized by British-Uruguayan foreign exchange negotiations; instructions to discuss the matter with the Foreign Minister. |
650 |
| July 12 (47) | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Conversation with Foreign Minister, who stated that the Uruguayan Government was insisting upon retaining sufficient exchange for other than British indebtedness. |
651 |
| July 13 (48) | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Foreign Minister’s advice that Uruguay is now offering to give Great Britain 90 percent of sterling exchange and to retain the balance of 10 percent for use in allocation of exchange to other countries. |
651 |
| July 13 (670) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Further conversations with Foreign Minister, during which he gave the impression of considerable anxiety as to Uruguayan ability to resist British pressure for allocation of all sterling exchange. |
652 |
| July 16 (673) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Acknowledgment of telegram No. 30, July 3, relative to the Williams mission, and opinion that Mr. Williams’ presence in Montevideo would be of positive importance. |
653 |
| July 17 (83) | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) For Williams: Urgent request that time be found for a visit to Montevideo in view of recent developments in the Uruguayan exchange situation. |
654 |
| July 19 (32) | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Opinion that Uruguayan allocation of only 10 percent of sterling exchange, to countries other than Great Britain would constitute discrimination against American interests; instructions to discuss this with the Foreign Minister. |
655 |
| July 20 (49) | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Conversation with the Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs, who advised that no decision has yet been reached in the sterling exchange matter. |
655 |
| July 23 (50) | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Conversation with the Foreign Minister, who stated definitely that equal treatment would be extended to American interests. |
655 |
| July 31 (685) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Details of the visit of the Williams mission to Montevideo and the series of conferences held with Uruguayan officials and representatives of American interests. |
656 |
| Aug. 8 (54) | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) Advice that a Uruguayan decree for the control of free exchange will become effective on August 15. |
659 |
| Oct. 5 (287) | To the Chargé in Uruguay Transmittal of a copy of Williams’ report on the Uruguayan exchange situation, and request that an investigation be made in accordance with certain suggestions contained in the report. |
660 |
| Oct. 17 (794) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Conversation with the Director of the Bank of the Republic regarding the possibility of a total removal of exchange restrictions in Uruguay. |
661 |
| Oct. 20 (802) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Detailed information in answer to Department’s request contained in instruction No. 287, October 5. |
662 |
| Dec. 11 (871) | From the Chargé in Uruguay Transmittal of report on the balance of payments between the United States and Uruguay. |
664 |